The 2026 All-Metro baseball selections have been announced, honoring the most outstanding high school players across the NorCal region. From dominant pitchers to power hitters, the list reflects a deep pool of talent that will shape the next generation of collegiate baseball.
Pitchers Lead the Pack
Among the standout arms, Kyle McMillan of St. Francis earned the WCAL Pitcher of the Year honor after finishing the season 11‑0 with a 0.75 ERA, while Graham Schlicht from De La Salle, a Stanford signee, compiled a 19‑0 record and a 0.39 ERA over two seasons. Both left-handers posted sub-one-run ERAs that underscored their dominance on the mound.
Ethan Williams of Los Gatos also turned heads, finishing 12‑0 with a 0.82 ERA and striking out 101 batters in just 68 innings, a performance that helped his team capture the NorCal Division 1 title.
Batting Standouts
The offensive side of the ball was equally compelling. Hudson Flora from Foothill was named the EBAL Mountain Player of the Year after batting .405, while Akanni Owodunni of Berkeley captured the East Bay Player of the Year with a .437 average, 10 home runs and 34 RBIs. Ben Hayden of De La Salle hit .479 and added 24 RBIs, earning All-EBAL Mountain honors.
Archer Horn of St. Ignatius was crowned Metro Player of the Year, posting a .406 average with six home runs and a commitment to Stanford. Josiah Morris from Clayton Valley Charter earned the DAL Foothill MVP after a .400 average and six homers, signaling his intent to join Oklahoma State. Julian Oliver of Novato completed the spotlight with a .360 average, 32 hits and 14 extra-base hits, earning the MCAL Player of the Year award.
These selections not only highlight individual excellence but also illustrate the growing pipeline of talent heading to top collegiate programs. As the recruits commit to schools ranging from Stanford to Oklahoma State, the 2026 All-Metro cohort promises to be a cornerstone of future college success.