The 2026 Mississippi high school baseball season is quickly approaching and, as usual, excitement is abound 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 Mississippi.

Teams across the state have goals and aspirations to finish their seasons at Pearl’s Trustmark Park, in the State Tournament finals at the end of May, but there is plenty of work to be done before that becomes reality. We hope to familiarize our readers with many of the teams across the state as we preview individual teams across Mississippi. We will take you right up to first pitch this season with these team previews, eventually releasing our Preseason Power 25 rankings that’ll carry us into the opening week of action.

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 Players of the Week and updating the Power 25 rankings.

Our 2026 preseason coverage continues today.

High School: Center Hill Mustangs
Head Coach: Peyton Callahan
MHSAA Classification: 6A
District Number: Region 1
2025 Record (Playoff Finish): 10-18 (First Round Playoffs)

 

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ROSTER PREVIEW

+ Top Returning Position Players:

• OF Deshann Hannah (2026)
• INF/RHP Rico Suber (2027)
• C Grayson Doss (2028)

+ Top Returning Pitchers:

• P Cohen Mathews (2028)

More Names to Know

2026s:

• 1B/P Ty Hogan (2026)

2027s:

• INF/P Landon Ballard (2027)

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TOP NEWCOMERS

+ Impact Underclassmen:

• Grayson Doss
• Cohen Mathews
• Easton Hughes

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2026 OUTLOOK

+ Center Hill enters the 2026 season looking to take a step forward after a 10–18 campaign, returning a young but athletic core with several pieces positioned for expanded roles. Under head coach Peyton Callahan, the Mustangs bring back key contributors on both sides of the ball while integrating a group of underclassmen who add upside and long-term depth as they compete in Class 6A Region 1.

Offensively, the lineup is led by Deshann Hannah (2026), an athletic outfield presence who provides energy at the top of the order and defensive range in the grass. Rico Suber (2027) gives Center Hill versatility on the infield while also offering two-way value on the mound, projecting as a player capable of impacting the game in multiple phases. Behind the plate, Grayson Doss (2028) returns after gaining valuable varsity experience as an underclassman, bringing a developing offensive profile and the ability to manage the pitching staff.

On the mound, the Mustangs will lean on Cohen Mathews (2028), a young arm expected to take on a larger workload this spring. Mathews provides a projectable profile and represents an important piece in shaping the identity of the staff moving forward. Ty Hogan (2026) adds another option as a corner bat with pitching ability, while Landon Ballard (2027) brings infield versatility and two-way potential.

Additional depth comes from Easton Hughes, who joins Doss and Mathews as part of the next wave of Mustangs talent pushing for meaningful varsity reps. This underclass group adds athleticism and competition throughout the roster as Center Hill continues to build toward the future.

With returning contributors in the lineup, emerging arms on the mound, and a growing underclass presence, Center Hill enters 2026 focused on development and consistency. If the Mustangs can solidify roles on the mound and continue to mature offensively, they have the building blocks in place to make progress in a competitive 6A Region 1.

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