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: Louisville Wildcats
Head Coach: Dalton Luke
MHSAA Classification: 4A
District Number: 4
2025 Record (Playoff Finish): 7-18 (First Round Playoffs)

 

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ROSTER PREVIEW

+ Top Returning Position Players:

• UTL/RHP Josh Ammons (2026)
• C/INF Tyler Glenn (2026)
• OF/LHP Kayleb White (2027)

+ Top Returning Pitchers:

• P Mitchell Turner (2027)
• P Jaeden Hughes (2028)

More Names to Know

2027s:

• INF/RHP Trey Tippett (2027)
• INF/RHP Bryce Stricklen (2027)
• 1B/RHP Braydon Rogers (2027)

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TOP NEWCOMERS

+ Impact Underclassmen:

• OF Josiah Nunn (2028)
• 2B/RHP Kayden Moore (2028)

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2026 OUTLOOK

+ Louisville enters the 2026 season looking to turn the page after a 7–18 campaign and a first-round playoff exit in Class 4A, returning a young but competitive core that gained valuable varsity experience a year ago. Under head coach Dalton Luke, the Wildcats are focused on development and building momentum in District 4, with several underclassmen poised to take on expanded roles this spring.

Offensively, Louisville brings back a trio of key contributors who provide versatility across the diamond. Josh Ammons (2026) profiles as a true utility piece with two-way value, capable of impacting the lineup while also providing innings on the mound. Tyler Glenn (2026) returns as a steady presence behind the plate and in the infield, giving the Wildcats defensive flexibility while anchoring the middle of the order. Kayleb White (2027) adds athleticism to the outfield and left-handed balance to the lineup, projecting as an emerging offensive piece as he continues to develop.

On the mound, the Wildcats will lean on a pair of young arms in Mitchell Turner (2027) and Jaeden Hughes (2028). Both pitchers are expected to take on increased responsibility this season, with Turner providing right-handed depth and Hughes bringing upside as a developing underclass arm. How quickly this duo settles into consistent roles will be a key storyline for Louisville throughout the spring.

Additional 2027s are pushing for meaningful varsity opportunities, including Trey Tippett (2027), Bryce Stricklen (2027), and Braydon Rogers (2027). Each brings infield versatility with two-way potential, giving the Wildcats multiple options as they sort out defensive alignments and pitching depth.

The next wave of talent is led by underclassmen Josiah Nunn (2028), an athletic outfield profile, and Kayden Moore (2028), a middle-infield arm with developing two-way tools. Both represent important pieces for Louisville’s long-term outlook and could factor into the rotation as the season progresses.

With a developing pitching staff, versatile position players, and a growing group of underclass contributors, Louisville enters 2026 focused on building consistency and establishing identity. If the Wildcats can get steady production from their returning core and accelerate the development of their young arms, they have the foundation to take steps forward in Class 4A this spring.

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