The 2026 high school baseball season is quickly approaching and as usual, excitement is building throughout Minnesota. Players and coaches have been working in preparation for the upcoming season and, as is the case each year, there is no shortage of talented players and teams across the land of 10,000 lakes.

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Academy of Holy Angels Stars

High School: Academy of Holy Angels
Conference: Tri-Metro
2025 Record (Finish): 14-8 (1-2 In Sections)

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TOP RETURNING PLAYERS

+ Joe Ackerman - SDSU commit

+ Evan Johnson

+ Gavin Caughlin

+ Brenden Swartout

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TEAM OUTLOOK

“With 2 dominate arms (Ackerman, Johnson) of the section taking care of +55% of our innings pitched last year we are in a phenomenal spot. Our #3 and #4 pitchers are both righty, one at 86.5 and a side armer at 84. If we are competitive on the mound and in the zone, there isn't a team we wont compete with. Along with those dominate arms is a brick wall behind the plate with Gavin Caughlin, a ranked player in the state. As for our bullpen, (not including the players above) we will have 7 pitchers 80+ off the mound with a minimum of 2 pitches (Including JV players that will come up during sections). This is the deepest pitching team from 1A to 4A I have seen in years. If the bats produce runs and the boys make plays this will be an unstoppable year. ” – Mike Rothstein, head coach

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Find more information on the 2026 Academy of Holy Angels program below:

+ Follow them on X: @AHABASEBALL
+ Visit the Prep Baseball Minnesota, 2026 HS Team Previews

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