
James Tronstein Named 2026 Daily News All-Area Player of the Year
Senior shortstop James Tronstein earns top local honors after a .584 season, while teammates and rivals deliver memorable performances ahead of the July draft.
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Senior shortstop James Tronstein earns top local honors after a .584 season, while teammates and rivals deliver memorable performances ahead of the July draft.

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.

Temecula Valley’s early exit and a slate of dramatic victories set the stage for Friday’s pool play, where unbeaten teams clash and 2‑0 records secure quarterfinal spots.