
California High School Baseball Honors 2026 State Players of the Year
A look at the top performers recognized by the California Interscholastic Federation for their exceptional pitching and hitting across different classifications.
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A look at the top performers recognized by the California Interscholastic Federation for their exceptional pitching and hitting across different classifications.

The recent National Program Invitational in Georgia gathered the nation’s top high school prospects, delivering power displays, pitching highlights, and early draft buzz.

The 2026 All‑Star team highlights elite pitchers, power hitters and versatile players who led their schools to championships and set new benchmarks for the region.

The St. John Bosco baseball team captured its second consecutive CIF‑Southern Section Division I title, defeating Norco 2‑0. Julian Garcia’s 14 strikeouts and the squad’s resilient offense underscore a remarkable season revival.

St. John Bosco’s Julian Garcia threw a complete‑game one‑hitter with 14 strikeouts, delivering a comeback victory that secured the team’s second straight CIF Southern Section Division 1 title.

Four Inland high school baseball programs will contest CIF Southern Section championship finals, featuring standout pitchers, batters and draft‑eligible talent.

Nine championship games will be played across divisions, with St. John Bosco and Norco facing off in the Division 1 final, while rising stars prepare to make their mark.

St. John Bosco defeated Harvard-Westlake 3-1 with Moises Razo driving in the winning run, while Norco beat Sherman Oaks Notre Dame 5-2. The championship matchup will pit Julian Garcia against Jordan Ayala, with other divisions also delivering exciting finals.

The recent quarterfinal round of the CIF Southern Section high school baseball playoffs concluded last week, and fans can now vote for the High School on SI Southern California baseball player of the week. Ten nominees from games played between May 18 and May 24 are on the ballot, with voting ending on May 31 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time. The winner will be announced next week.

Norco advances to the Division 1 quarterfinals after a 9‑2 win over Ayala, highlighted by strong pitching and a late offensive surge.