Top High School Baseball Players Shine at Midseason

Tyler George, Brady Murrietta, and Dustin Dunwoody among standouts as playoff races heat up

Apr. 13, 2026 at 12:55pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a high school baseball game, with overlapping planes of color and shape representing the dynamic action on the field.Midseason highlights showcase the depth of talent in high school baseball across Southern California, with players and teams emerging as top contenders for postseason glory.Los Angeles Today

As the high school baseball season reaches the midpoint, several players are standing out with impressive performances. Sophomore pitcher Tyler George of Santa Margarita has been dominant, going 7-0 with a 0.85 ERA, while catcher Brady Murrietta has led the way for powerhouse Orange Lutheran. Pitcher Dustin Dunwoody of Royal also boasts an exceptional 0.18 ERA. Teams like Orange Lutheran, Norco, and Murrieta Mesa are also making waves, setting up exciting playoff races in the Southern Section and City Section.

Why it matters

The midseason highlights showcase the depth of talent in high school baseball across Southern California, with players and teams emerging as top contenders for postseason glory. These standout performances will shape the playoff picture and determine which programs advance to compete for CIF championships.

The details

Sophomore Tyler George of Santa Margarita has been dominant on the mound, posting a 7-0 record with a minuscule 0.85 ERA and just two walks in 41 1/3 innings. Catcher Brady Murrietta has been a driving force behind the plate for Orange Lutheran, leading the team both on and off the field. Pitcher Dustin Dunwoody of Royal has been equally impressive, recording a microscopic 0.18 ERA. Orange Lutheran, which won the National High School Invitational in North Carolina, added the Boras Classic South title to its resume, beating Norco 4-1 in the championship game. Norco, ranked No. 1 in the latest Top 25 poll by The Times, has bounced back from early losses to Fullerton and JSerra, with solid pitching from Peyton May and Coral Williams. Murrieta Mesa, led by sophomore Tatum Wolff's .552 batting average, remains undefeated at 18-0.

  • It's midseason in high school baseball.
  • Orange Lutheran won the National High School Invitational in North Carolina.
  • Orange Lutheran beat Norco 4-1 to win the Boras Classic South championship.
  • Norco is ranked No. 1 in the latest Top 25 poll by The Times.
  • Murrieta Mesa is undefeated at 18-0 so far this season.

The players

Tyler George

A sophomore pitcher for Santa Margarita who has been dominant this season, going 7-0 with a 0.85 ERA and just two walks in 41 1/3 innings.

Brady Murrietta

The catcher for Orange Lutheran who has been a driving force behind the plate, leading the team both on and off the field.

Dustin Dunwoody

The pitcher for Royal who has an exceptional 0.18 ERA this season.

Orange Lutheran

The high school baseball team that won the National High School Invitational in North Carolina and the Boras Classic South championship, beating Norco 4-1 in the final.

Norco

The high school baseball team that is ranked No. 1 in the latest Top 25 poll by The Times and has bounced back from early losses with solid pitching.

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What they’re saying

“It's midseason in high school baseball, so let's take a look at the players who are producing results.”

— Eric Sondheimer, Author

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The takeaway

This midseason update highlights the depth of talent in high school baseball across Southern California, with players and teams emerging as top contenders for postseason glory. The standout performances will shape the playoff picture and determine which programs advance to compete for CIF championships.