The 2026 Tennessee high school baseball season reached its climax in Murfreesboro in May, where The Commercial Appeal announced its All-Metro teams, recognizing the standout athletes and mentors who defined a memorable year for Memphis-area programs.
Leading the accolades, Will Brick of Christian Brothers was crowned the 2026 All-Metro Baseball Player of the Year. Brick batted .526 with an OPS of 1.572, smashing nine doubles, three triples and five home runs while anchoring a squad that advanced to the state quarterfinals.
Player of the Year
Joining Brick among the season’s most electrifying performers were Will Beasley of Houston, who dominated on the mound with a 1.2 ERA and 82 strikeouts over 70 innings, and Scotty Stafford of Christian Brothers, who posted a 1.18 ERA across 47.1 innings. Hayden Redd from St. George's also impressed, delivering a 1.48 ERA and 65 strikeouts in 52 innings.
Additional standouts included Drake Anderson of Covington, who hit .440 with 39 stolen bases, and Jaylon Dickson of Northpoint, who batted .504 with 33 RBI and 20 steals. Preston Sumner from Collierville added four home runs to his .368 average, while Collin Bland of Houston launched eight homers en route to a 1.471 OPS.
Coach of the Year
John Mungle of St. George's earned Coach of the Year honors after guiding his team to the DII-A state tournament and a runner‑up finish. The squad concluded the season with a 31‑9 record and secured the No. 6 spot in the MaxPreps rankings, underscoring the program’s rapid rise.
The season’s narrative also featured compelling stories from other schools: Canon Day of Houston posted a 2.45 ERA with 59 strikeouts while batting .359, and Rollin Crose of St. George's contributed a .467 average and 16 stolen bases. Chancellor Shipp added a .439 average with 11 homers and 48 RBI, rounding out a deep pool of talent across the metro area.
Beyond individual achievements, the 2026 campaign highlighted the competitive balance in Tennessee baseball, with Houston (Class 4A) and St. George's (Division II‑A) both finishing as state runners‑up. Their performances, coupled with the recognition of players like Brick and coaches such as Mungle, set a high bar for the next generation of athletes.