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2026 Knoxville Catholic Irish Team Preview

February 9, 2026
Prep Baseball Tennessee Staff

The 2026 Tennessee 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 Tennessee.

Teams across the state have goals and aspirations to finish their seasons in Murfreesboro at the state tournament championships – 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 Tennessee. 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.

Please note that all Team Previews were submitted by High School Coaches.

High School: Knoxville Catholic Irish
Head Coach: Caleb Moore
TSSAA Classification: D2-AA
District: East
2025 Record (Playoff Finish): 21-15-1 (Sub State)

 

ROSTER PREVIEW

+ Top Returning Pitchers:

More Names to Know

2026s:

  • Carter Muth (2026, US Merchant Marine Academy)

2027s:

TOP NEWCOMERS

+ Impact Underclassmen:

2026 OUTLOOK

+ Coming off a Sub State appearance, Knoxville Catholic enters the season with a clear strength on the mound and a wave of young talent ready to push the program forward under head coach Caleb Moore. The Irish may lean on their arms early and often, but there’s plenty of upside throughout the roster as this group continues to mature.

The pitching staff sets the tone. Carter Muth (2026, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy) headlines the returners and brings experience, poise, and the ability to shoulder big innings in key spots. Logan Tompkins (2027) provides another reliable option, while Connor York (2028) already looks the part of a high-impact underclassman arm with real projection. That trio gives Knoxville Catholic a strong foundation and flexibility throughout the week.

Beyond the rotation, there are several names trending up. DJ Lowery (2027), a former Future Gamer, adds athleticism and upside, and Rylan Jessee (2027) and Cole Scraggs (2027) continue to develop into dependable contributors. The Irish are also welcoming an influx of underclass talent including York, Davis Pitman (2028), Caiden Layman (2028), and a pair of 2029s in Quentin Cooper and Gabe Ronca — that should pay dividends as the season progresses.

With proven pitching at the top and a growing core behind it, Knoxville Catholic has the pieces to build momentum early and remain a tough out deep into the postseason once again.

Find more information on Knoxville Catholic HS’s 2026 season below:

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