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: Marshall Academy
Head Coach: Dustin Skelton
MHSAA Classification: MAIS-3A
District Number: District 1
2025 Record (Playoff Finish): 26-12 (Final Four)

 

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ROSTER PREVIEW

+ Top Returning Position Players:

• SS/3B Gage Todd (2027)
• C Charlie Cross (2028)
• 1B Kyler Todd (2028)
• OF Cohen Lundine (2028)

+ Top Returning Pitchers:

• RHP Gage Todd (2027)
• P Cash Redding (2028)

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2026 OUTLOOK

+ Marshall Academy enters the 2026 season looking to build on a strong 26–12 season that carried the Patriots to a Final Four appearance in MAIS-3A. Under head coach Dustin Skelton, the program returns a young but proven core, positioning Marshall Academy to remain a contender in District 1.

The lineup brings back several key contributors, led by Gage Todd (2027), a versatile infielder who returns after logging time at shortstop and third base while also serving as a key arm on the mound. Catcher Charlie Cross (2028) provides stability behind the plate and continues to develop as both a defender and offensive piece, while first baseman Kyler Todd (2028) adds size and presence in the middle of the order. Outfielder Cohen Lundine (2028) rounds out the returning position group, bringing athleticism and range to the outfield.

On the mound, Todd headlines the pitching staff as a reliable right-hander, joined by Cash Redding (2028), who adds another young arm capable of handling meaningful innings. That duo gives the Patriots a solid foundation on the pitching side as they navigate the spring.

With multiple returning starters, a Final Four pedigree, and a young core continuing to gain experience, Marshall Academy looks well-positioned to stay competitive in MAIS-3A District 1 and make another postseason push in 2026.

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