The high school baseball season is almost over in the US, with state championships and regional titles capping the playoffs from the East, West, North and South.
As we prepare to tip our collective hats and say goodbye to the game in 2023, we’re taking a look back at some of the best shots of high school baseball action from diamonds across the map.
Donovan Blust plays during a high school baseball game between the Gaylord St. Mary’s and Inland Lakes on Thursday, May 18.
Connor Wallace plays during a high school baseball game between the Gaylord St. Mary’s and Inland Lakes on Thursday, May 18.
Lafayette Hornets Hyatt Richardson (24) was the starting pitcher. Gainesville hosted Lafayette baseball at Gainesville High School in Gainesville, Florida on Friday, April 28, 2023. Gainesville defeated Lafayette 2-1 in seven innings. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]
Blackhawk’s Stephan Knallay tries to catch a fly ball in the first inning against Thomas Jefferson during the first round of the WPIAL 4A playoffs Wednesday night at North Allegheny High School.
Thomas Jefferson’s Brady Hodge hits a line drive against Blackhawk Owen Keister in the second inning during the first round of the WPIAL 4A playoffs Wednesday night 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 win. St. John Neumann faces Lakeland Christian High School in the state semifinal game at Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers, Thursday, May 18, 2023. The Lakeland Christian Vikings won by a final score of 3-0.
Riverside’s Ronnie Harper strikes out in the first inning against Valley during the first round of the WPIAL 3A playoffs Thursday night at Seneca Valley High School.
Riverside’s Evan Bury walks out of the batter’s box after a home run in the fourth inning against Valley during the first round of the WPIAL 3A playoffs Thursday night at Seneca Valley High School.
Central Valley Academy’s Hudson Albrecht spins on the field at New Hartford High School on Friday, May 19, 2023.
Central Valley Academy’s Cole Wheat catches a game at New Hartford High School on Friday, May 19, 2023.
Lake Travis Cavaliers pitcher OJ Gonzalez (21) swings the final pitch of the game for a 4-1 victory against the San Marcos Rattlers in the Regional Area-6A baseball playoffs Friday, May 12, 2023, at Dripping Springs High School in Dripping Springs, Texas .
Horseheads defeated Maine-Endwell 1-0 in 10 innings in a Section 4 Class A baseball semifinal on 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, Wisconsin. Pacelli Catholic won the game in five innings, 16-5.Tork Mason/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
Redwood’s Isaac Esquivel throws to first after beating El Diamante’s Nick Senn in a Central Section I high school baseball playoff Friday, May 19, 2023.
North Marion catcher Robert Gottuso (15) celebrates his game-winning homer as North Marion faces Bishop Moore in the 4A regional final of the 2023 FHSAA baseball state championship at North Marion High School in Citra, Fla. on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. North Marion won 5-4. [Alan Youngblood/Ocala Star-Banner]
Klahowya pitcher Carson Langguth throws a strike during Saturday’s Class 1A baseball tournament at Foss High School in Tacoma.
Red Mountain High School’s Preston Peebles (24) throws the ball during the sixth inning of the opening round of the 2023 AIA 6A State Baseball Championship 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 Crawfordsville Athenians Wyatt Motz (2) toss during the IHSAA baseball game against Crawfordsville Athenians, Saturday, April 29, 2023, at McCutcheon High School in Lafayette, Ind. McCutcheon won 8-7.
Lafayette Hornets Kevin Posada (3) celebrates with Lafayette Hornets Lane Brock (11) after Brock hit a homer in the top of the fourth to tie the game 1-1. Gainesville hosted Lafayette baseball at Gainesville High School in Gainesville, Florida 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 baseball at Gainesville High School in Gainesville, Florida 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 at first base during a high school baseball game Thursday, April 27, 2023, at Field of Dreams.
Rochester’s Mark Shaffer (right) runs into Carlinton’s Tyler Seaton (left) as he tries to tag him out at home plate during the third inning Thursday night at Rochester High School.
West Plains’ Brett Walker (3) throws 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 the varsity baseball game between Gaylord and Petoskey on Thursday, April 27 at Petoskey High School.
April 27, 2023; Johnstown, Ohio, USA; Johnstown’s Chase Boroff (4) runs toward first base, defended by Columbus Academy’s Sunil Santry (19) during the Johnstown-Columbus Academy baseball game at Johnstown-Monroe High School. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Scheller – The Columbus Dispatch.
Hillsdale High School second baseman Kegan Moore (3) and right fielder Max Vesper (14) both go after a fly ball to short right field against Plymouth High School as they collide with each other and Moore held 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) hits a shot 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) fires to third as the Henderson County Colonels play against the Webster County Trojans at Henderson County High School in Henderson, Kentucky, Tuesday afternoon, April 25, 2023.
Pinnacle’s Brady Campbell (27) catches a fly ball during a 6A baseball game against Liberty at Pinnacle High School on April 26, 2023 in Phoenix.
Liam DeWeese (28) takes second base safely as the ball slips away from Austin Starkie (1) during Pace baseball against Gulf Breeze 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.
April 26, 2023; Pickerington, Ohio, USA; 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 night. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Scheller – The Columbus Dispatch
April 26, 2023; Pickerington, Ohio, USA; 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 night. 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.
March 28, 2023; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Gordo’s Baylee Price (21) connects during a game against Fayette County at Gordo High School on Tuesday. Gordo beat Fayette County 6-3.
Venice with a 15-4 win 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 a throw at Riverdale High School during the 30th annual Warrior Spring Classic High School Baseball Tournament, Tuesday, March 28 2023
Lipscomb Academy pitcher Miller Green (24) walks off the mound during the second inning against Montgomery Bell Academy during their high school baseball game Tuesday, March 28, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee.
March 28, 2023; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Gordo’s Landon Fike (2) arrives safely at first after a throw by the catcher gets Fayette County’s Landon Lowe (23) off the base at Gordo High School on Tuesday. Gordo beat Fayette County 6-3.
Merritt Island’s Rylan Diaz goes for the throw as Eau Gallie’s Garrett Smith slides into second during their game, Friday, March 24, 2023. Craig Bailey/FLORIDA TODAY via USA TODAY NETWORK.
March 24, 2023; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Northridge’s Anthony Messina plays and throws to first to record a strikeout against Northside at Northridge High School on Friday.
Pitcher Coleman Borthwick (10) throws to first for the out during the South Walton vs. Catholic baseball game at Pensacola Catholic High School on Friday, March 24, 2023.
The Northpoint High School baseball team takes on the Houston Mustangs at Northpoint Field on March 21, 2023 in Southaven, MS.
John Glenn’s Colt Emerson makes a shot during a Division II sectional final against host Morgan on May 17, 2022, in McConnellsville. Emerson, a projected high pick in the upcoming first-year MLB draft game, earned All-Ohio honors from the Ohio High School Baseball Coaches Association in 2022 and returns to lead an impressive contingent of local talent.