Top 10 Arizona High School Baseball Players of the Week

Readers vote for the top player from March 23-28

Mar. 30, 2026 at 3:41pm

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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 23-28, 2026. Coaches nominated the players, and readers can vote for the top player of the week in an online poll.

Why it matters

High school sports, especially baseball, are a point of pride for many Arizona communities. Recognizing the top performers of the week helps celebrate the state's talented young athletes and drives fan engagement.

The details

The top 10 players include standout performances on the mound and at the plate. Abram Sherrin of Liberty had a dominant pitching outing and a hot week batting, while Ben Ball of Hamilton and Will Parker of Desert Ridge also impressed with their offensive production. Other players like J.T. Sullivan of Coolidge and Evan Hedlund of Casteel stood out for their strong pitching efforts.

  • The poll to vote for the top player of the week will remain open until April 2 at 6 p.m.

The players

Abram Sherrin

A senior shortstop and right-handed pitcher for Liberty High School who pitched six innings, struck out nine, and went 8-for-10 at the plate with four doubles, a home run, five RBIs and six runs scored.

Ben Ball

A senior at Hamilton High School who went 6-for-10 with a double, two home runs, nine RBIs and seven runs scored during a 3-0 week for his team.

Will Parker

A junior outfielder for Desert Ridge High School who hit for the cycle with three RBIs in a 19-8 win over Gilbert. He is hitting .488 on the season with six home runs.

J.T. Sullivan

A junior pitcher for Coolidge High School who threw five innings, allowing three hits and one earned run while striking out six, helping the Bears beat Florence for the first time in more than a decade.

Evan Hedlund

A sophomore left-handed pitcher for Casteel High School who started and pitched 5⅓ innings, giving up two runs and striking out four in a 3-2 win over the nation's top-ranked team, St. John Bosco of California.

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What’s next

The poll to vote for the top player of the week will remain open until April 2 at 6 p.m.

The takeaway

This list showcases the depth of talent in Arizona high school baseball, with standout performances from players across multiple grade levels and positions. The reader vote will help determine which player's efforts stood out the most during this week's games.