For a state that’s produced big-leaguers such as John Stearns, Goose Gossage, Kyle Freeland, Kevin Gausman, Chase Headley and Roy Halladay, the next star could be in our midst.
Here are the top 10 local high school players to watch this spring:
, Sr. RHP, Grandview (Wake Forest) — The 6-foot-5, 220-pound Wolves ace has added velocity since last spring, flirting with 100 mph in conjunction with plus offspeed via a changeup and a slider.
, Jr. RHP/SS/CF, Arvada West (Texas) — The 6-foot-1, 185-pound specimen is Prep Baseball Report’s top-rated junior in the state, and for good reason. He can dominate with an arsenal featuring a low-90s heater.
, Sr. RHP, Eaton (Arizona State) — The latest product of the ongoing Reds juggernaut, the 6-foot-5, 235-pounder features a mid-90s fastball, a deadly slider and a low-80s splitter to round out his arsenal.
, Sr. RHP/INF, Regis Jesuit (Vanderbilt) — After undergoing offseason elbow surgery, the 6-foot-2, 200-pounder is a centerpiece of the Raiders’ title hopes and is tentatively scheduled to return to the mound in April.
, Sr. C/MIF, Discovery Canyon (Missouri State) — At 6-foot-1, 190 pounds, Teltschik is versatile defensively and can hit for average and power. In 2025, he batted .516 with a .622 OBP along with nine homers.
, Sr. INF/OF, Fossil Ridge (Columbia) — The left-handed hitter has power to all fields with a short, simple swing. Last season, he hit .538 with a 1.470 OPS, and is primed to terrorize pitchers again this spring.
, Sr. RHP/INF, Mountain Vista (Xavier) — The savvy right-hander can get his fastball up to 90 mph, and keeps hitters off-balance with a changeup, slider, and curveball. Also, one of Mountain Vista’s best hitters.
, Jr. SS, Ralston Valley (Washington) — One of the most athletic shortstops in the state, the speedy Baldwin runs a 6.9 60-yard dash. Last year, he hit a Mustangs-best .397, and is set for a breakout junior season.
, Sr. RHP/UTL, Erie (BYU) — With a fastball that can get up to the mid-90s, few hitters will be able to touch the Erie ace this spring. He complements a dominant fastball with a curveball, slider and changeup.
, Sr. LHP, Cherry Creek (Boston College) — As the lone returning pitcher with experience from last year’s Class 5A title team, the Bruins will lean heavily on the southpaw’s low-90s fastball, curveball and changeup.
10 more players to watch: Jackson Bernosky, Jr. C/INF, Grandview (Gonzaga); Aaron Jaquez, Sr. RHP, Falcon (McLennan Community College); Chase Massey, Sr. SS/OF, Regis Jesuit (Boston College); Jake Watts, Jr. RHP, Ralston Valley (Evansville); Jacob Olson, Sr. OF/1B, Regis Jesuit (Oregon); Jackson Crawford, Jr. OF/1B, Mountain Vista (Southern California); Colten Smith, Jr. RHP/OF, Legend (BYU); Mikey Kroll, Jr. RHP, Regis Jesuit (uncommitted); Isaac Lockwood, Jr. RHP, Mead (Santa Clara); Cory Dean Carver, Sr. SS, Montezuma-Cortez (Navy).
