Vote: Arizona Republic's Top High School Baseball Players, March 9-14

The Arizona Republic names its top 10 high school baseball players for the week of March 9-14, 2026.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 5:03pm

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The Arizona Republic has released its list of the top 10 high school baseball players in the state for the week of March 9-14, 2026. Readers are invited to vote for the player they think had the best overall week. The poll will close at 6 p.m. on March 19.

Why it matters

High school sports, especially baseball, are a point of pride for many communities in Arizona. Recognizing the top performers each week helps celebrate the achievements of talented student-athletes and generates excitement around the sport.

The details

The top 10 players include standout performances from across the state, with players from schools like Red Mountain, Desert Ridge, Tucson, Tanque Verde, Chandler Arizona College Prep, Phoenix Desert Vista, Phoenix Pinnacle, Eagar Round Valley, Many Farms, and Fort Defiance Window Rock. Highlights include a 10-2 upset win, multiple home runs, a complete-game shutout, and dominant pitching outings.

  • The poll will close at 6 p.m. on March 19, 2026.

The players

Keith Price

A senior catcher for Red Mountain High School who homered and drove in four runs in a 10-2 upset of top-ranked Phoenix Brophy Prep.

Kane Dobson

A senior utility player for Desert Ridge High School who had eight hits and two home runs during a 5-1 week, including a three-run homer as the winning pitcher against Perry High School.

Andrew Hendrick

A sophomore right-handed pitcher for Tucson High School who threw a complete-game, 3-0 shutout win over Cienega High School, striking out eight and allowing just three hits.

Landon Walker

A senior shortstop and pitcher for Tanque Verde High School who won one game with a 1.75 ERA and went 9-for-11 at the plate with seven runs scored, 11 RBIs, a double and three home runs during a 3-0 week.

Cash Groppenbacher

A senior catcher for Chandler Arizona College Prep who went 6-for-9 with two home runs, six RBIs and six runs scored on the week.

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What’s next

The poll to vote for the top player of the week will close at 6 p.m. on March 19, 2026.

The takeaway

This list showcases the depth of talent in Arizona high school baseball, with standout performances from players across the state. Celebrating these achievements helps build excitement and pride around the sport within local communities.