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: Wartburg Central High School
Head Coach: Zach Moore
TSSAA Classification: A
District: 3
2025 Record (Playoff Finish): 15-13 (District Tournament)

 

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ROSTER PREVIEW

+ Top Returning Position Players:

• SS Evan Crouch (2026)
• 1B/C Noah Shannon (2027)
• RHP/2B Parker Rogers (2028)
• RHP/3B Riley Thompson (2028)
• UTL/P Parker Beene (2028)

+ Top Returning Pitchers:

• P Parker Rogers
• P Parker Beene
• P Riley Thompson
• P Ian Graber

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TOP NEWCOMERS

+ Impact Underclassmen:

• OF Jackson Seay (2029)

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2026 OUTLOOK

+ Wartburg Central enters the 2026 season coming off a solid 15–13 campaign that ended with a District Tournament appearance, and head coach Zach Moore returns a roster that blends experience with a promising group of young arms. Competing in TSSAA District 3A, the Bulldogs look positioned to take another step forward as several key contributors return in expanded roles.

The foundation of this group starts up the middle with Evan Crouch (2026), who anchors the infield at shortstop and provides steady leadership on both sides of the ball. Noah Shannon (2027) brings versatility and physicality as a corner bat who can work at first base or behind the plate, while the 2028 class adds impact athleticism throughout the lineup. Parker Rogers (2028) and Riley Thompson (2028) are important two-way pieces who contribute both in the infield and on the mound, and Parker Beene (2028) adds further flexibility as a utility option capable of logging innings and filling multiple roles.

Pitching depth stands out as a potential strength for Wartburg Central. Rogers, Beene, and Thompson all return as reliable arms who saw action last spring, while Ian Graber adds another option to the staff, giving the Bulldogs multiple looks they can lean on throughout the season. That depth should allow Wartburg Central to manage workloads and remain competitive deep into district play.

The Bulldogs also welcome a young newcomer in outfielder Jackson Seay (2029), who represents the next wave of talent entering the program and could push for opportunities as the season progresses.

With returning leadership, multiple two-way contributors, and a pitching staff that offers both depth and versatility, Wartburg Central looks ready to build on last season’s momentum and compete once again in District 3A during the 2026 campaign.

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