The 2026 high school baseball season is quickly approaching, and as usual, excitement abounds throughout the state. Players and coaches have been working in preparation for the upcoming season, and, as is the case each year, there are some very talented players and teams across Florida.

Teams across the state have goals and aspirations to finish their seasons in the FHSAA state championships, but there is plenty of work to be done before that becomes reality. Today, we will begin to release our 2026 Preseason Power 25 Team Rankings. We will take you right up to first pitch this season with a new team each day.

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The #23 West Broward Bobcats (Class 7A, Region 4) enter the Preseason Power 25 with one of the most battle-tested and pitching-heavy rosters in Florida, featuring five college-committed arms, a core that's been together on varsity for three years, and a murderer's row schedule designed to prepare them for deep postseason runs.

Head Coach: Howard Stein

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2025 Recap: The Bobcats finished 21-14 overall, capturing the District title and advancing through regionals with wins over Miami Southwest and Columbus (including a 14-4 tournament victory and a 3-0 shutout). Their season ended in the Regional Final against rival Stoneman Douglas (losses of 0-6 and 7-8 in a hard-fought series), but the experience in high-stakes games paid dividends for this veteran group.

Top Returners and Newcomers:

A strong mix of 2026 seniors with D1 commits, plus impact transfers and rising talent.

• Top Returning Players and Impact Transfers:
• (2026) Manuel Sarcos - C (Miami-Dade)
• (2026) Adrian Bermudez - 2B/P (Missouri State)
• (2026) Reggie Rodriguez - 1B/P (South Florida State)
• (2026) Isaiah DelValle - SS/3B
• (2026) Ethan Lindor - CF (Missouri State)
• (2026) Ivan Sabater - P/Util (Miami)
• (2026) Braden (Ace) Aguila - P (College of Central Florida)
• (2026) Everett Suazo - P/Util (Barry, transfer)
• (2026) AJ Cruz - SS (Samford, transfer)
• (2027) Sergio Garcia - OF
• (2027) Noel Perez - P
• (2027) Jose Hernandez - Util

Projected Starting Pitchers: Ace Aguila, Ivan Sabater, Adrian Bermudez, Everett Suazo, Noel Perez (a deep, college-caliber staff that coach believes pitches as well as any in the state).

Projected Starting Lineup: Not finalized, but pieced together from returners/transfers—expect a veteran infield (e.g., DelValle at SS/3B, Bermudez at 2B, Rodriguez at 1B, Cruz at SS/Util), Sarcos behind the plate, Lindor in CF, Garcia/Suazo in outfield, with pitching two-way stars like Sabater, Aguila, and Bermudez filling key spots.

Impact Underclassmen: Jairo Castillo (2029, P/1B), Alec Gallardo (2029, P/Util)—young arms/utility pieces with upside in a deep program.

Team Outlook:

Strengths: Elite pitching depth (five committed arms) and extensive big-game experience from a core together for three varsity seasons.

Coach's Quote: "We should pitch as well as any team in the state with 5 college committed arms. We have experience in big-time games and should be as good as any team in Florida."

Standout Players:

• Top Seniors (2026): Ace Aguila (P, College of Central Florida), Ivan Sabater (P/Util, Miami), Adrian Bermudez (2B/P, Missouri State), Ethan Lindor (CF, Missouri State), Manuel Sarcos (C, Miami Dade), Reggie Rodriguez (1B/P, South Florida State), Everett Suazo (P/Util, Barry), AJ Cruz (SS, Samford), Isaiah DelValle (SS/3B).
• Top Juniors (2027): Sergio Garcia (OF), Noel Perez (P), Jose Hernandez (Util).

Key Games to Watch: One of the toughest schedules in the country, loaded with state champs and elite programs: vs. Stoneman Douglas, St. Thomas Aquinas, Mater Academy, St. Johns Country Day, a trip to Key West, vs. Miller School (VA, coached by Billy Wagner—2025 VISAA D1 state champs), and at Trinity Christian (a nationally talented squad coming off a strong 2025). Full details via GameChanger/MaxPreps.

At #23 in the Preseason Power 25, West Broward is armed with premier arms, proven experience, and a schedule that will forge them in fire—don't sleep on the Bobcats making a serious push in loaded Class 7A.

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