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Anthony Pack, a Texas Longhorn and Millikan High School graduate, has been selected for the 2026 USA Baseball Collegiate National Team, joining teammate Luke Harrison as the only Texas representatives.
The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association is exploring expanded base sizes, electronic communication tools and equipment standards for the upcoming baseball season, while high school football teams gear up for a schedule that underscores community engagement.
Grady Emerson, a standout from Argyle, Texas, was drafted second overall by the Tampa Bay Rays, bringing a blend of hitting prowess, defensive skill and international experience to the organization.
The Tampa Bay Rays selected 18‑year‑old Grady Emerson with the second overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, recognizing his elite blend of hitting, speed and defense. Coach Rusty Greer says the youngster’s work ethic could fast‑track him to the majors.
The 21st‑overall selection of high school star Coleman Borthwick by the San Diego Padres forces a reassessment of his verbal commitment to Auburn University.
The annual HBCU Swingman Classic, launched by Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr., showcases top baseball players from Historically Black Colleges and Universities, celebrating culture, community, and the future of Black baseball in Philadelphia.
A two‑phase camp in Cary, North Carolina, will shape a 20‑player roster poised to compete in the WBSC U‑18 Pan American Championship in Santo Domingo.
The 2026 MLB Draft will take place in Philadelphia from July 11 to 12, featuring a revised format across NBC, Peacock, MLB Network and digital platforms. Virginia Tech’s 18‑year streak of multiple selections, guided by head coach John Szefc, highlights a strong pipeline, with junior pitcher Brett Renfrow ranked among the top 123 prospects and several other Hokies poised for the draft.
The National Federation of State High School Associations has adopted a series of modifications that will affect first‑base dimensions, coach‑player communication, bat standards and tiebreaker procedures beginning next year.
Tague Davis earns a spot on the 2026 USA Baseball Collegiate National Team, continuing a lineage that blends athletic achievement with strong family values.
The NFHS announced that starting in the 2028 season high school baseball players will be allowed to use lighter bats certified under the USA BBCOR standard, a move aimed at easing the transition from youth baseball but sparking concerns about pitcher safety.
The National Federation of State High School Associations has announced that high school baseball will permit lighter bats certified under the USA BBCOR standard beginning with the 2028 season, a move aimed at easing the transition for younger players but sparking safety debates.
The NFHS announced a rule change that will let high school players use lighter bats starting in 2028, aiming to ease the transition from youth baseball while sparking debate over pitcher safety.
From July 11‑15, 2026, the United States will compete in Taiwan’s first World Collegiate Baseball Championship, facing Korea, Chinese Taipei and Japan in a schedule steeped in tradition, while a 21‑school roster and a 150‑year coaching legacy promise a compelling showcase streamed across MLB’s digital properties.
The National Federation of State High School Associations has adopted several rule changes for 2027, including optional larger bases, one‑way coach communication and updated bat testing standards.
Devlan Daniel, a senior at Indian Hill High School, has been invited to the USA Baseball 18U National Team Trials in Cary, North Carolina, where he will vie for a place on the national roster while balancing commitments to Mississippi State and his upcoming football season.
A new regulation approved by USA Baseball and the National Federation of High School State Associations will allow high school players to use bats with drop‑four, drop‑five and drop‑six weights starting in 2028, while keeping existing drop‑three bats available indefinitely.
Starting in 2028, high school baseball will permit -4, -5 and -6 drop‑weight bats, a move officials say will keep more athletes in the game, yet critics warn it could increase injury risk and undermine player growth.
The NFHS Rules Committee has voted to permit USABat -4, -5, and -6 marks in high school baseball, aiming to retain developing players by offering lighter, standard‑compliant bats while maintaining performance consistency across youth and college levels.
The National Federation of High Schools has approved an 18‑inch first base to improve player safety, while also permitting one‑way coach‑to‑player communication and updating bat certification for the 2028 season.
USA Baseball will assume stewardship of the BBCOR standard in 2027, introducing a new certification that keeps performance standards intact while broadening bat drop‑weight options for high school athletes.
The National Federation of High School Associations (NFHS) and USA Baseball have announced a major equipment update that will allow lighter bats for high school players beginning in the 2028 season, alongside several other rule changes.
The Women’s Pro Baseball League will launch on August 1 with four teams named for pioneering women, kicking off a historic season at Springfield’s Robin Roberts Stadium.
USA Baseball and the NFHS have announced an expansion of permitted bat drop weights for high school baseball, adding USABat -4, -5 and -6 alongside the existing USA BBCOR (-3) standard. The change, effective in 2028, aims to support player development and retention while preserving existing equipment compliance.