2026 Dallas Morning News High School Baseball Awards
The Dallas Morning News announced its 2026 high school baseball awards, spotlighting the most outstanding players, pitchers, newcomers and coaches across Texas.
Chase Pearrow of Waxahachie earned Offensive Player of the Year after a breakout season that included 12 home runs, 53 RBIs and a .570 batting average, numbers that also made him the class leader in homers and RBIs in Class 6A.
Trey Rangel from The Colony was crowned Pitcher of the Year, posting a microscopic 0.53 ERA that helped guide his team to a 21‑9 record and cement his status as one of the state’s most dominant arms.
Savion Sims of Prestonwood Christian received Newcomer of the Year honors, his 9‑2 record and .913 ERA playing a pivotal role in the team’s state‑title run.
Barry Rose of Rockwall was recognized as Coach of the Year after steering his squad to an 11‑2 run through District 10‑6A and a narrow 7‑6 loss to eventual champions Keller in the state championship game.
The awards also celebrated the collective effort of players like Jax Robinson, whose contributions helped Waxahachie finish 38‑4 and reach the regional finals, marking the program’s best season in recent memory.
Beyond individual accolades, the announcements underscore the growing competitiveness of Texas high school baseball, with teams from across the state vying for national recognition and college scouts taking note of emerging talent.