The high school baseball season has nearly wrapped up across the U.S., with state championships and regional titles capping off playoff runs from the East, West, North, and South.
As we get ready to tip our collective caps and bid farewell to the 2023 grind, we’re taking a look back at some of the best shots captured of the high school baseball action from diamonds all over the map.
Donovan Blust pitches during a high school baseball matchup between Gaylord St. Mary’s and Inland Lakes on Thursday, May 18.
Connor Wallace pitches during a high school baseball matchup between Gaylord St. Mary’s and Inland Lakes on Thursday, May 18.
Lafayett Hornets Hyatt Richardson (24) was the starting pitcher. Gainesville hosted Lafayette in baseball at Gainesville High School in Gainesville, FL on Friday, April 28, 2023. Gainesville defeated Lafayette 2-1 in seven innings. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]
Blackhawk’s Stephan Knallay attempts to catch a fly ball in the first inning against Thomas Jefferson during the first round of the WPIAL 4A Playoffs Wednesday evening at North Allegheny High School.
Thomas Jefferson’s Brady Hodge hits a line drive to Blackhawk shortstop Owen Keister in the second inning during the first round of the WPIAL 4A Playoffs Wednesday evening at North Allegheny High School.
Cathedral Prep infielder Jason Fultz makes a defensive play against McDowell during a high school baseball game at UPMC Park in Erie on May 18, 2023.
Lakeland Christian players celebrate after their victory. St. John Neumann faced off against Lakeland Christian High School in the state semi final game at Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers, Thursday May 18, 2023. The Lakeland Christian Vikings won with a final score of 3-0.
Riverside’s Ronnie Harper delivers a pitch in the first inning against Valley during the first round of the WPIAL 3A Playoffs Thursday evening at Seneca Valley High School.
Riverside’s Evan Burry breaks out of the batters box after bunting in the fourth inning against Valley during the first round of the WPIAL 3A Playoffs Thursday evening at Seneca Valley High School.
Central Valley Academy’s Hudson Albrecht swings at a pitch at New Hartford High School on Friday, May 19, 2023.
Central Valley Academy’s Cole Wheet catches a pitch at New Hartford High School on Friday, May 19, 2023.
Lake Travis Cavaliers pitcher OJ Gonzalez (21) reels out the last throw of the game for the 4-1 win against the San Marcos Rattlers at the Regional Area-6A baseball playoff on Friday, May 12, 2023, at Dripping Springs High School in Dripping Springs, TX.
Horseheads beat Maine-Endwell, 1-0, in 10 innings in a Section 4 Class A baseball semifinal May 19, 2023 at Horseheads High School.
Pacelli Catholic High School’s Andrew Van Order (5) throws the ball to first base against Assumption High School on Friday, May 19, 2023, at Witter Field in Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. Pacelli Catholic won the game in five innings, 16-5.Tork Mason/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
Assumption High School’s Ryan Shaw (3) throws the ball to first base against Pacelli Catholic High School on Friday, May 19, 2023, at Witter Field in Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. Pacelli Catholic won the game in five innings, 16-5.Tork Mason/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
Redwood’s Isaac Esquivel throws to first after outing El Diamante’s Nick Senn in a Central Section Division I high school baseball quarterfinal playoff on Friday, May 19, 2023.
North Marion catcher Robert Gottuso (15) celebrates his homer that wound up being the winning run as North Marion takes on Bishop Moore in the 4A regional final of the 2023 FHSAA Baseball State Championships at North Marion High School in Citra, FL on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. North Marion won 5-4. [Alan Youngblood/Ocala Star-Banner]
Klahowya pitcher Carson Langguth delivers a pitch during Saturday’s Class 1A state baseball playoff tournament at Foss High School in Tacoma.
Red Mountain High School’s Preston Peebles (24) throws the ball during the sixth inning of the AIA 2023 6A State Baseball Championship opening round against Basha High School in Chandler on April 29, 2023. Basha High School won 8-0.
McCutcheon Mavericks Logan Marsell (17) swings during the IHSAA baseball game against the Crawfordsville Athenians, Saturday, April 29, 2023, at McCutcheon High School in Lafayette, Ind. McCutcheon won 8-7.
McCutcheon Mavericks RJ Morrison (7) beats the throw to Crawfordsville Athenians Wyatt Motz (2) during the IHSAA baseball game against the Crawfordsville Athenians, Saturday, April 29, 2023, at McCutcheon High School in Lafayette, Ind. McCutcheon won 8-7.
Lafayett Hornets Kevin Posada (3) celebrates with Lafayett Hornets Lane Brock (11) after Brock hit a single homer in the top of the fourth to tie the game 1-1. Gainesville hosted Lafayette in baseball at Gainesville High School in Gainesville, FL on Friday, April 28, 2023. Gainesville defeated Lafayette 2-1 in seven innings. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun].
Gainesville Hurricanes Bennett Bruggeman (19) steals third in the bottom of the fourth. Gainesville hosted Lafayette in baseball at Gainesville High School in Gainesville, FL on Friday, April 28, 2023. Gainesville defeated Lafayette 2-1 in seven innings. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun].
Central Catholic Knights Tyler Fox (14) catches a fly ball during the IHSAA baseball game against the Rossville Hornets, Friday, April 28, 2023, at Central Catholic High School in Lafayette, Ind. Central Catholic won 9-3.
LCHS Bulldawg Ryan Padilla throws the ball to his teammate on first base during a high school baseball game on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at the Field of Dreams.
Rochester’s Mark Shaffer (right) collides with Carlynton’s Tyler Seaton (Left) while attempting to tag him out at home plate during the third inning Thursday evening at Rochester High School.
West Plains’ Brett Walker (3) pitches the ball in a District 4-4A game against Pampa, Thursday, April 27, 2023, at West Plains High School, in Canyon, Texas. West Plains won 11-1.
Louden Stradling connects with a pitch during a varsity baseball doubleheader between Gaylord and Petoskey on Thursday, April 27 at Petoskey High School.
Apr 27, 2023; Johnstown, Ohio, United States; Johnstown’s Chase Boroff (4) runs towards first base defended by Columbus Academy’s Sunil Santry (19) during the baseball game between Johnstown and Columbus Academy at Johnstown-Monroe High School. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Scheller-The Columbus Dispatch.
Hillsdale High School’s second baseman Kegan Moore (3) and right fielder Max Vesper (14) both go after a fly ball in short right field against Plymouth High School as they collide with each other and Moore held on to the ball for the out during high school baseball action Thursday, April 27, 2023 at Hillsdale High School. TOM E. PUSKAR/ASHLAND TIMES-GAZETTE
Fox Valley Lutheran High School’s Ian Plaster (16) fields a hit against St. Mary’s Springs Academy during their baseball game Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Appleton, Wis. FVL won 10-0.Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin.
Henderson County’s Dax Wilson (29) bolts to third as the Henderson County Colonels play the Webster County Trojans at Henderson County High School in Henderson, Ky., Tuesday afternoon, April 25, 2023.
Pinnacle’s Brady Campbell (27) catches a fly ball during a 6A baseball play-in game against Liberty at Pinnacle High School in Phoenix on April 26, 2023.
Liam DeWeese (28) safely takes second base as the ball gets away from Austin Starkie (1) during the Pace vs Gulf Breeze baseball at Gulf Breeze High School on Wednesday, April 26, 2023.
Taft’s Josh Suarez slides over home base past George West catcher Kevin Barter at Sinton High School on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, in Texas.
Apr 26, 2023; Pickerington, Ohio, United States; Pickerington North’s Riley Jenkins (2) slides into third base during the baseball game between Pickerington North and Gahanna Lincoln at Pickerington High School North on Wednesday evening. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Scheller-The Columbus Dispatch
Apr 26, 2023; Pickerington, Ohio, United States; Pickerington North’s Brett Madison (15) celebrates a run with the Panthers during the baseball game between Pickerington North and Gahanna Lincoln at Pickerington High School North on Wednesday evening. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Scheller-The Columbus Dispatch
Rancho Mirage’s Kobee Finnikin (4) makes a catch before throwing to first during their game at Shadow Hills High School in Indio, Calif., Thursday, March 30, 2023.
Mar 28, 2023; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Gordo’s Baylee Price (21) connects with a pitch against Fayette County at Gordo High School Tuesday. Gordo defeated Fayette County 6-3.
Venice with a 15-4 victory over Riverview High in a Class 7A-District 8 game Friday night, March 24, 2023, at Venice High School.
Images from the March 28, 2023 high school baseball game between Burns and Cherryville at “Buck” Fraley Field in Cherryville.
Bartlett IL’s Ryan Renella (20) slides safely into second base as Riverdale’s Bryce Messer (1) misses throw at Riverdale High School during the 30th Annual Warrior Spring Classic High School Baseball Tournament, on Tuesday, March 28, 2023.
Lipscomb Academy pitcher Miller Green (24) strides off the mound during a pitch in the second inning against Montgomery Bell Academy during their high school baseball game Tuesday, March 28, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Mar 28, 2023; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Gordo’s Landon Fike (2) arrives safely at first after a throw from the catcher drew Fayette County’s Landon Lowe (23) off the base at Gordo High School Tuesday. Gordo defeated Fayette County 6-3.
Rylan Diaz of Merritt Island goes up for the throw as Garrett Smith of Eau Gallie slides into second during their game Friday, March 24, 2023. Craig Bailey/FLORIDA TODAY via USA TODAY NETWORK.
Mar 24, 2023; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Northridge shortstop Anthony Messina fields and throws to first to record an out against Northside at Northridge High School Friday.
Pitcher Coleman Borthwick (10) throws to first for an out during the South Walton vs Catholic baseball game at Pensacola Catholic High School on Friday, March 24, 2023.
Northpoint High School baseball team faces off against the Houston Mustangs at Northpoint Field on Mar. 21, 2023 in Southaven, MS.
Colt Emerson, of John Glenn, takes a swing during a Division II sectional final against host Morgan on May 17, 2022, in McConnelsville. Emerson, a projected high pick in the upcoming MLB first-year player draft, earned first-team All-Ohio honors by the Ohio High School Baseball Coaches Association in 2022 and is back to lead an impressive contingent of local talent.
