The Mississippi High School Activities Association announced the 2026 Mr. Baseball winners on April 28, with one winner selected from each class (1A-7A). The awards were part of the annual MHSAA C Spire Mississippi Mr. Baseball event.
Oak Grove players celebrate beating Northwest Rankin 4-2 in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
Northwest Rankin pitcher Jackson Meehan (13) throws during the game against Oak Grove in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
Northwest Rankin player Chase Ainsworth (3) celebrates getting three outs during the game against Oak Grove in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
Northwest Rankin player Russ Ingram (25) misses the ball as Oak Grove player Alex Pickett (17) is safe at first base during the game in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
Q&A
Who won the 2026 Mr. Baseball awards in Mississippi?
The winners of the 2026 Mr. Baseball awards were selected from each class (1A-7A) by the Mississippi High School Activities Association.
When were the 2026 Mr. Baseball winners announced?
The winners were announced on April 28, 2026, during the annual MHSAA C Spire Mississippi Mr. Baseball awards.
What is the significance of the Mr. Baseball awards in Mississippi?
The Mr. Baseball awards recognize outstanding high school baseball players in Mississippi, highlighting talent across various classifications.
How many classes are represented in the Mr. Baseball awards?
The Mr. Baseball awards represent seven classes, from 1A to 7A.
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Oak Grove pitcher Brayden Murphy (27) throws against Northwest Rankin in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
Northwest Rankin outfielder Hayden Bales (18) high fives pitcher Jackson Meehan (13) during the game against Oak Grove in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
Oak Grove player Brayden Murphy (27) swings during the game against Northwest Rankin in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
Oak Grove player Eric Booth Jr. (3) wears colorful shoes during the game against Northwest Rankin in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
Northwest Rankin player Chase Ainsworth (3) celebrates getting three outs during the game against Oak Grove in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
Northwest Rankin player Drew Butler (16) decides not to swing during the game against Oak Grove in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
Oak Grove player Caleb Pfaff (19) swings the bat during the game against Northwest Rankin in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
Oak Grove player Eric Booth Jr. (3) hits the ball during the game against Northwest Rankin in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
Northwest Rankin player Russ Ingram (25) reaches for the ball as Oak Grove player Alex Pickett (17) nears first base during the game in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
Oak Grove outfielder Alex Pickett (17) catches the ball during the game against Northwest Rankin in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
Oak Grove head coach Chris McCardle watches on the sidelines during the game against Northwest Rankin in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
Oak Grove players celebrate runs during the game against Northwest Rankin in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
Northwest Rankin player Russ Ingram (25) catches the ball as Oak Grove player Mac McDaniel (6) reaches first base during the game in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
Oak Grove player Eric Booth Jr. (3) runs to home and scores a run during the game against Northwest Rankin in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
Oak Grove outfielder Eric Booth Jr. (3) is patted on the back after falling on the ground while catching a ball during the game against Northwest Rankin in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
Oak Grove player Alex Pickett (17) swings during the game against Northwest Rankin in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
Northwest Rankin players celebrate a run during the game against Oak Grove in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
Northwest Rankin player Gavin Phillipson (1) is encouraged by Chase Ainsworth (3) during the game against Oak Grove in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
Northwest Rankin Jeremiah White (24) reacts as their chances of making a comeback become slim during the game against Oak Grove in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
Oak Grove players storm the field after beating Northwest Rankin 4-2 in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
Northwest Rankin pitcher Jackson Meehan (13) throws against Oak Grove in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
Northwest Rankin head coach KK Aldridge talks to player Gavin Phillipson (1) during the game against Oak Grove in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
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Oak Grove players celebrate beating Northwest Rankin 4-2 in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
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Oak Grove players celebrate beating Northwest Rankin 4-2 in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
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Northwest Rankin pitcher Jackson Meehan (13) throws during the game against Oak Grove in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
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Northwest Rankin player Chase Ainsworth (3) celebrates getting three outs during the game against Oak Grove in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
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Northwest Rankin player Russ Ingram (25) misses the ball as Oak Grove player Alex Pickett (17) is safe at first base during the game in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
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Oak Grove pitcher Brayden Murphy (27) throws against Northwest Rankin in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
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Northwest Rankin outfielder Hayden Bales (18) high fives pitcher Jackson Meehan (13) during the game against Oak Grove in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
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Oak Grove player Brayden Murphy (27) swings during the game against Northwest Rankin in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
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Oak Grove player Eric Booth Jr. (3) wears colorful shoes during the game against Northwest Rankin in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
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Northwest Rankin player Chase Ainsworth (3) celebrates getting three outs during the game against Oak Grove in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
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Northwest Rankin player Drew Butler (16) decides not to swing during the game against Oak Grove in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
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Oak Grove player Caleb Pfaff (19) swings the bat during the game against Northwest Rankin in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
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Oak Grove player Eric Booth Jr. (3) hits the ball during the game against Northwest Rankin in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
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Northwest Rankin player Russ Ingram (25) reaches for the ball as Oak Grove player Alex Pickett (17) nears first base during the game in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
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Oak Grove outfielder Alex Pickett (17) catches the ball during the game against Northwest Rankin in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
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Oak Grove head coach Chris McCardle watches on the sidelines during the game against Northwest Rankin in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
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Oak Grove players celebrate runs during the game against Northwest Rankin in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
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Northwest Rankin player Russ Ingram (25) catches the ball as Oak Grove player Mac McDaniel (6) reaches first base during the game in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
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Oak Grove player Eric Booth Jr. (3) runs to home and scores a run during the game against Northwest Rankin in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
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Oak Grove outfielder Eric Booth Jr. (3) is patted on the back after falling on the ground while catching a ball during the game against Northwest Rankin in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
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Oak Grove player Alex Pickett (17) swings during the game against Northwest Rankin in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
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Northwest Rankin players celebrate a run during the game against Oak Grove in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
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Northwest Rankin player Gavin Phillipson (1) is encouraged by Chase Ainsworth (3) during the game against Oak Grove in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
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Northwest Rankin Jeremiah White (24) reacts as their chances of making a comeback become slim during the game against Oak Grove in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
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Oak Grove players storm the field after beating Northwest Rankin 4-2 in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
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Northwest Rankin pitcher Jackson Meehan (13) throws against Oak Grove in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
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Northwest Rankin head coach KK Aldridge talks to player Gavin Phillipson (1) during the game against Oak Grove in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
Class 7A
Eric Booth Jr.
Oak Grove | Senior
The Vanderbilt signee has a .481 batting average, a .922 slugging percentage with 31 RBIs, 23 stolen bases and five home runs. He is the No. 8 overall 2026 MLB draft prospect, according to ESPN. Booth was a 2026 Clarion Ledger Dandy Dozen selection.
Oak Grove player Eric Booth Jr. (3) runs to home and scores a run during the game against Northwest Rankin in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
Oak Grove player Eric Booth Jr. (3) runs to home and scores a run during the game against Northwest Rankin in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
Class 6A
Clayton Tolbert
West Jones | Junior
The Southern Miss commit has helped lead West Jones to an 18-10 record and a second-round berth in the MHSAA 6A playoffs.
Class 5A
Drew Davis
Sumrall | Junior
Davis, an Alabama commit, is hitting .538 with 39 RBIs and eight home runs. On the mound, he has posted a 0.34 ERA with 118 strikeouts and an 11-0 record.
Class 4A
Wyatt McDaniels
Mooreville | Junior
McDaniels, a Pearl River College commit, has a 0.47 ERA with 85 strikeouts and an 8-0 record. He also has a .320 batting average, 33 RBIs and seven home runs. It's the second straight year a Mooreville player has won Mr. Baseball, following Brody Thompson's win last year.
Class 3A
Kolby Stringer
West Marion | Senior
The recent LSU commit has posted a 12-1 record on the mound with a 0.43 ERA and has 166 strikeouts through 65.2 innings pitched.
Class 2A
Cade Culpepper
Clarkdale | Senior
Culpepper, a Pearl River College signee, has recorded a 0.00 ERA with an 8-0 record in 47 innings pitched with 109 strikeouts this season.
The sophomore is batting .485 with 31 RBIs, 27 stolen bases and five home runs. West Union wins consecutive awards, following Jon Grey Morrisson's honor last year.
West Union Eagles' Jaxon Herod (0) bats during the MHSAA 1A baseball championship game against the Taylorsville Tartars at Trustmark Park in Pearl, Miss., on Friday, May 23, 2025.
West Union Eagles' Jaxon Herod (0) bats during the MHSAA 1A baseball championship game against the Taylorsville Tartars at Trustmark Park in Pearl, Miss., on Friday, May 23, 2025.