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High School  | Rankings | 2/4/2019

Preseason High School Top 50

Photo: Hayden Clearman (Argyle HS Athletics)

2019 High School Baseball Preview Content

As the football season came to a close last night, the 2019 high school baseball season is once again upon us as teams throughout the Southeast and West Coast are already out and practicing in anticipation of opening day. Perfect Game will once again be with you through every step of this high school season with rankings that will be updated regularly throughout the spring.

Argyle (Texas) remains at No. 1 following their final ranking atop the Top 50 a year ago as the Eagles put together an undefeated season and a state championship. A good portion of that starting lineup returns a bevy of Division I commits, and most notably a deep senior class. IMG Academy (Fla.) joins the rankings at the No. 2 spot thanks to their elite, roster-headlining talent that includes PG All-Americans Rece Hinds, Brennan Malone and Kendall Williams, among others. Potential 1:1 pick Bobby Witt Jr. leads No. 3 Colleyville Heritage (Texas), a team that features fellow All-American Logan Britt and another very deep senior class. No. 4 Orange Lutheran (Calif.) is once again stacked and will be led by the transfer of PG All-American Garrett Frechette along with their all-world junior starting pitchers in Max Rajcic and Christian Rodriguez. Blessed Trinity (Ga.) rounds out the Top 5 as they have athleticism up and down the lineup, including PG All-American CJ Abrams. 

The rest of the rankings include 22 states throughout the country with Florida and California boasting the most teams with eight each. Texas comes in third with six ranked teams while Georgia ranks fourth with three teams represented in the Top 50. These rankings are sure to fluctuate as the season continues on as Southeast, Florida, and Pacific teams will be starting before February is finished. The Midwest and Northeast states will hopefully get going towards the end of March, weather-permitting. 

The race is on once again in 2019 as Argyle will look to defend it's PG National Championship and No. 1 ranking, though there are many capable teams of that crown, even some who might not even be ranked in the Preseason Top 50. Be sure to follow along with Perfect Game throughout the spring as we will be providing not only the Top 50 rankings but also scouting reports with the return of the weekly High School Notebook.


 RankPrevHSCitySt
new 1 ArgyleArgyleTX
new 2 IMG AcademyBradentonFL
new 3 Colleyville HeritageColleyvilleTX
new 4 Orange LutheranOrangeCA
new 5 Blessed Trinity CathRoswellGA
new 6 Valley Christian SchoolsSan JoseCA
new 7 WestmooreOklahoma CityOK
new 8 Calvary Christian AcademyFort LauderdaleFL
new 9 DeSoto CentralSouthavenMS
new 10 DelbartonMorristownNJ
new 11 Cypress RanchCypressTX
new 12 OwassoOwassoOK
new 13 American HeritagePlantationFL
new 14 Harvard-WestlakeLos AngelesCA
new 15 Lake TravisAustinTX
new 16 Monsignor Edward PaceMiamiFL
new 17 Mcgill-Toolen CatholicMobileAL
new 18 Desert OasisLas VegasNV
new 19 ParkviewLilburnGA
new 20 Christian Brothers CollegeSt. LouisMO
new 21 Alfred M. BarbeLake CharlesLA
new 22 Har-BerSpringdaleAR
new 23 Notre DameSherman OaksCA
new 24 St. Thomas AquinasFort LauderdaleFL
new 25 J SerraSan Juan CapistranoCA
new 26 Calvary ChristianClearwaterFL
new 27 HamiltonChandlerAZ
new 28 Junipero SerraGardenaCA
new 29 Southlake CarrollSouthlakeTX
new 30 Marjory Stoneman DouglasParklandFL
new 31 Bishop EnglandCharlestonSC
new 32 Sam HoustonLake CharlesLA
new 33 MaristChicagoIL
new 34 Mountain VistaHighlands RanchCO
new 35 New HanoverWilmingtonNC
new 36 FarragutKnoxvilleTN
new 37 George CountyLucedaleMS
new 38 BufordBufordGA
new 39 The BollesJacksonvilleFL
new 40 Malvern PreparatoryMalvernPA
new 41 MaranathaPasadenaCA
new 42 St. LaurenceBurbankIL
new 43 Bob JonesMadisonAL
new 44 ReaganSan AntonioTX
new 45 La CuevaAlbuquerqueNM
new 46 StillwaterStillwaterMN
new 47 St. Augustine PreparatoryRichlandNJ
new 48 Orchard Lake St. Marys PrepOrchard LakeMI
new 49 Palo VerdeLas VegasNV
new 50 YucaipaYucaipaCA

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Jordan Gates
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‘26 RHP Jack Ryan (@StXBall) w/ an absolute masterclass in the region semis. CG/Shutout, 4 BB & 9 Ks & a No Hitter ‼️ FB worked 89-92, flashed a 93 1x. Velo held in the later innings 88-90. SL was plus @ 81-82 (2400+)/tight, while CH flipped in the low 80s, bottom of the zone.… pic.twitter.com/pdYaEqHmx5 — Perfect Game Ohio Valley (@PG_OhioValley) June 3, 2026 Jack Ryan, 2026, RHP, St. Xavier (OH) JR is finishing his senior campaign off in high fashion. Ryan threw a no-hitter in the Region Semifinals and now the bombers find themselves in the D1 State Final Four. The Boston College commit has taken home numerous awards this season, including conference & city player of the year in Cincinnati, OH. One last award left and that is to will the bombers to a state championship. Ryan has impressed all year and with one week to go, he is leaving it all on the field...
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SE Summer Showdown Preview

Will Dembo
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Top Prospects Set to Shine at Florida WS

Alyssa Golden
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Collegiate All-Americans

Vincent Cervino
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Collegiate Postseason Awards First Team Hitters Pos. Name School Class AVG OBP SLG R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB C Vahn Lackey Georgia Tech JR .397 .519 .772 85 87 16 3 20 78 15 1B Tague Davis Louisville SO .355 .443 .848 68 82 10 1 34 98 4 2B Jarren Advincula Georgia Tech JR .434 .503 .629 74 111 16 2 10 66 16 3B Ace Reese Mississippi State JR .336 .432 .721 73 83 23 0 24 74 1 SS Roch Cholowsky UCLA JR .320 .452 .636 73 74 10 0 20 60 1 IF Tyson Leblanc Kansas JR .341 .425 .706 64 87 12 3 25 69 11 OF Drew Burress Georgia Tech JR .358 .473 .657 82 91 22 3 16 60 10 OF Landon Hairston Arizona State SO .400 .509 .860 82 94 20 2 28 81 11 OF Caden Sorrell Texas A&M JR .341 .434 .743 67 77 20 1 23 76 11 UT Quinton Coats Cincinnati SO .339 .430 .738 62 84 13 1 28 79 10 DH Daniel Jackson* Georgia JR .389 .492 .809 86 100 13 1 31 86 29 TWP Evan Dempsey FGCU JR .333 .412 .536 57 79 18 0 10 46 15 First...
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PG All Prospects World Series Scout Notes

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Perfect Game Staff
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