Top 10 Arizona High School Baseball Players Revealed

Fans vote for player of the week after standout performances

Apr. 13, 2026 at 4:56pm

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The Arizona Republic has announced its picks for the top 10 high school baseball players in the state from April 6-11. Coaches provided input, and fans can now vote for the player they think had the best week in an online poll. The list includes standout pitching performances, power hitting, and all-around strong play across multiple games.

Why it matters

High school sports, especially baseball, are a point of pride for many Arizona communities. These weekly player rankings help celebrate the state's top young talent and generate excitement around the spring season.

The details

The top 10 players recognized this week include Devin Long of Chaparral, who struck out 11 batters in a complete-game win, and Conor Rae of Corona del Sol, who went 4-for-4 with two RBIs and pitched a five-inning victory over the previously top-ranked Casteel team. Other standouts include Ben Romaine of Desert Vista, who went 5-for-6 with two walks in his first week back from injury, and Soren Etheridge of Phoenix Country Day, who struck out 17 batters over 6⅔ innings.

  • The poll for player of the week will remain open until 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 16.

The players

Devin Long

A senior at Chaparral High School who is committed to play at Ole Miss. He struck out 11 batters and gave up just two hits in a complete-game, 8-1 win over Desert Mountain.

Conor Rae

A senior at Corona del Sol High School who went 4-for-4 with two RBIs and pitched a five-inning, 15-3 victory over previously top-ranked Casteel.

Ben Romaine

A senior at Desert Vista High School who went 5-for-6 with two walks in his first week back from injury.

Soren Etheridge

A junior at Phoenix Country Day School who struck out 17 batters over 6⅔ innings, allowing three hits and no earned runs in a 4-1 win over Santa Cruz.

Auron Avery

A junior at Mesquite High School who went 8-for-12 at the plate with a double, triple, three runs, and a stolen base. He also pitched a complete-game win, allowing two earned runs and striking out six.

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What’s next

Fans can vote for the player of the week in an online poll that will remain open until 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 16.

The takeaway

This week's top 10 list showcases the depth of high school baseball talent across Arizona, with standout performances in pitching, hitting, and all-around play. The fan voting adds an extra layer of engagement and community pride around these young athletes.