The 2026 high school baseball season is quickly approaching and as usual, excitement is building throughout Iowa. 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 Iowa.

Teams across the state have goals and aspirations to finish their seasons in Carroll or Cedar Rapids at the IHSAA 1A, 2A, 3A, and 4A State Tournaments, but there is plenty of work to be done before that becomes reality. We hope to shine a spotlight on all teams across the state as we preview individual teams across Iowa.

Please keep checking back throughout the season as we will be your one-stop shop for everything related to high school baseball across the state.

Each week we will be releasing our Diamond Notes, covering all the bases across the state of Iowa.

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UPCOMING IOWA EVENTS

+ Click here for our full event schedule.

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Lewis central Titans

High School: Lewis central
Head Coach: Mike Metz
Class: Class 4A
2025 Record (Finish): 27-9 (Substate Final)

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TOP RETURNING PLAYERS

+ TJ Nettles

+ Brody Applegate

+ Brooks Bond

+ Blake Fort

+ Owen Duffek

+ Caden Nepple

+ Drew Heller

+ Charlie Schaben

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TOP UNDERCLASSMEN

+ Connor Hathaway

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ALUMNI IN COLLEGE

+ Ty Thompson - Kansas

+ Payton Fort - Gwinnett College

+ Casey Clair - Colorado St Pueblo

+ Gavin Harrington - Northeast CC

+ Aaron Kreps - Northeast CC

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TEAM OUTLOOK

“We have 6 starters returning in regular lineup. We have a possibility to have 9 pitchers to see time on the mound. With 3 all conference players returning and have added depth to our team.” – Mike Metz, head coach

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Find more information on the 2026 Lewis central program below:

+ Follow them on X: @LCHS_bsbl
+ Visit the Prep Baseball Iowa 2026 HS Team Previews

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FOLLOW PREP BASEBALL IOWA THROUGHOUT THE SPRING

+ Prep Baseball Iowa on X
+ Prep Baseball Iowa on Instagram
+ Prep Baseball Iowa on Facebook

 

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