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Seminole Ridge's Michael Riaboukha Emerges as Breakout Baseball Star
The 5-foot-4 junior outfielder leads Palm Beach County in stolen bases and is among the leaders in several other offensive categories.
Mar. 30, 2026 at 9:06am
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Seminole Ridge outfielder Michael Riaboukha, a relative unknown, has emerged as one of Palm Beach County's surprise breakout stars in high school baseball this season. The 5-foot-4, 140-pound junior leads the county in stolen bases and is among the leaders in several other offensive categories, helping the Hawks average nearly seven runs per game.
Why it matters
Riaboukha's breakout performance has been a pleasant surprise for Seminole Ridge, as the team looks to make a push in the competitive Palm Beach County high school baseball landscape. His speed, discipline at the plate, and ability to get on base have made him a catalyst for the Hawks' offense.
The details
Riaboukha, who was preparing to be a varsity starter for the first time this season, has exceeded expectations with his performance. He leads the county in stolen bases (27) and is among the leaders in batting average (.449), hits (22), runs (25), and on-base percentage (.569). He has walked 15 times and struck out only three times, showcasing his plate discipline.
- Riaboukha's freshman season was cut short by a hand injury.
- Last year, Seminole Ridge's 'very crowded outfield' led the coaches to keep Riaboukha on the junior varsity to give him regular at-bats, but he joined the varsity for five games and made a big impression.
- This season, Riaboukha has emerged as a breakout star, helping the Hawks average nearly seven runs per game.
The players
Michael Riaboukha
A 5-foot-4, 140-pound junior outfielder for Seminole Ridge High School who has emerged as one of Palm Beach County's surprise breakout stars in high school baseball this season.
Carmine Cioffoletti
The head coach of the Seminole Ridge baseball team, who has praised Riaboukha's work ethic, leadership, and impact on the team's offense.
Kane Decker
A Seminole Ridge player batting .298 with 22 RBIs, who has benefited from Riaboukha's ability to get on base and set the table for the team's other hitters.
Brandon Turner
A Seminole Ridge player batting .375 with 11 RBIs, who has also benefited from Riaboukha's production at the top of the lineup.
What they’re saying
“He's exceeded expectations, and we already had high expectations. We knew he'd have a high on-base percentage, but he's producing elite numbers.”
— Carmine Cioffoletti, Seminole Ridge Head Coach
“I feel like my job is to go up there, be confident at the plate, see what the pitcher's throwing. If I get on, apply some pressure and give my other batters some better pitches to hit.”
— Michael Riaboukha
The takeaway
Riaboukha's breakout performance has been a pleasant surprise for Seminole Ridge, as the team looks to make a push in the competitive Palm Beach County high school baseball landscape. His speed, discipline at the plate, and ability to get on base have made him a catalyst for the Hawks' offense, and he is quickly becoming one of the most exciting young players to watch in the county.
