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Here is a look at the Arizona high school baseball top teams, regardless of conference, by The Arizona Republic. This will be updated each week. Here is the preseason top 10.
Baseball Super 10
No. 1 Chandler Hamilton Huskies
This 6A powerhouse took a step back last season but should be back to being the powerhouse that coach Mike Woods has built, led by junior outfielder Michael Brueser and enough talented arms to win it all.
No. 2 Phoenix Sandra Day O’Connor Eagles
The defending 6A champs will miss the heart and soul of last year’s team in third baseman Nolan Gorman (a first-round draft pick by the St. Louis Cardinals). But a good core, led by pitcher Cal Lambert and the Skaugrud brothers (Mason and Barrett) return to lead another formidable team.
No. 3 Nogales Apaches
This is a juggernaut, led by Arizona-bound German Fajarado and Pepperdine-bound Jesus Lopez and Gonzaga-commit Matt Bachelier.
No. 4 Tempe Corona del Sol Aztecs
Last year’s team was good. This might be better with Arizona State-bound Brian Kalmer leading the way.
No. 5 Gilbert Mesquite Wildcats
If big right-hander Davis Heller can stay healthy, this is a state-championship team. He is that dominant. An injury caused him to miss most of his junior season.
No. 6 Glendale Mountain Ridge Lions
They’ve got the pieces again to make a run to the 6A final with pitcher Zach Martinez leading a strong staff.
No. 7 Mesa Mountain View Toros
Led by Sean Rimmer, a 6A title would de a great gift for retiring coach Mike Thiel, who last led the Toros to a championship in 1998.
No. 8 Chandler Basha Bears
They’ve always got pitching depth and players who know how to produce runs. Infielder Ty Siffermann is the spark.
No. 9 Phoenix Mountain Pointe Pride
With Carson Tucker leading the way, Coach Matt Denny has had enough time to get this team built into a team that can give anybody in 6A a run.
No. 10 Tucson Sabino Sabercats
They had their 3A championship trophy taken away, which is enough motivation to win it this year with Preston Clifford and Joey Cammarata set for big seasons.
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