The 2026 Caller-Times All-South Texas Baseball Team celebrates the region’s most outstanding high school players, honoring those who have excelled on the diamond over the past season.
Drayton Mitchell and Coll Carroll of Calallen share the Co-MVP award, a distinction that reflects their combined dominance and the Wildcats’ three state tournament appearances, including a championship in 2025.
Co-MVPs Who Redefined a Program
Mitchell finished the year batting .513 with 58 hits — including 13 doubles, five triples, nine home runs and 54 RBIs — while Carroll went 10-1 with a 1.33 ERA and 136 strikeouts in 73.2 innings.
Newcomer of the Year and Coach of the Year
Cristian Villegas from London entered the spotlight as Newcomer of the Year, posting a .404 average with 44 hits, 26 RBIs and 19 stolen bases, while Grant Feaster of Refugio earned Coach of the Year honors after guiding the Bobcats to a District 31-2A championship.
The first team also showcases players such as Aiden Salinas, Orlando Ruiz Jr. and Drayson Gamez, while the second and third teams and honorable mentions feature talent from schools across the Coastal Bend, from Refugio to Port Aransas.
A Regional Talent Showcase
These selections reflect a vibrant baseball culture that spans institutions from Calallen to King, underscoring the depth of skill that defines South Texas high school baseball.