The latest USA Today Super 25 high school baseball rankings for Ohio have been released, highlighting the top teams as of May 5. Key performances and standout players are noted in the rankings.
Key points
Ohio high school baseball rankings updated on May 5
USA Today Super 25 highlights top teams
Caden Mangini and Matt Galich are standout players
Rankings updated weekly during the season
Caden ManginiMatt Galich
Watterson center fielder Caden Mangini (5) warms up in the on deck circle during the OHSAA baseball game at Hartley on April 27, 2026.
Hartley's Matt Galich (4) delivers a pitch during the OHSAA baseball game against Watterson at Hartley on April 27, 2026.
Watterson catcher Ben Uhlenhake (10) dives back into first base ahead of the tag from Hartley's Ben Stephenson (12) during the OHSAA baseball game at Hartley on April 27, 2026.
Watterson second baseman Brady McAninch (3) throws to first base during the OHSAA baseball game at Hartley on April 27, 2026.
Hartley's Derek Hernandez (13) bats during the OHSAA baseball game at Hartley on April 27, 2026.
Q&A
What are the latest Ohio high school baseball rankings for May 5?
The latest rankings feature the top high school baseball teams in Ohio as recognized by USA Today.
Who are the standout players in the Ohio high school baseball rankings?
Standout players include Caden Mangini from Watterson and Matt Galich from Hartley, who have shown impressive performances.
How often are the USA Today Super 25 high school baseball rankings updated?
The USA Today Super 25 high school baseball rankings are typically updated weekly during the season.
What factors influence the rankings of Ohio high school baseball teams?
Rankings are influenced by team performance, win-loss records, and individual player statistics throughout the season.
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Hartley's Nick Galich (21) fields a ball during the OHSAA baseball game against Watterson at Hartley on April 27, 2026.
Hartley's Carson Moore (3) makes a catch during the OHSAA baseball game against Watterson at Hartley on April 27, 2026.
Watterson third baseman Ben Burleson (31) bats during the OHSAA baseball game at Hartley on April 27, 2026.
Watterson center fielder Caden Mangini (5) makes a catch during the OHSAA baseball game at Hartley on April 27, 2026.
Hartley's Ben Stephenson (12) high fives pitcher Matt Galich (4) during the OHSAA baseball game against Watterson at Hartley on April 27, 2026.
Hartley head coach Tim Heinmiller talks to officials during the OHSAA baseball game at Hartley on April 27, 2026.
Watterson center fielder Caden Mangini (5) lays down a bunt during the OHSAA baseball game at Hartley on April 27, 2026.
Watterson shortstop Connor Adkins-Davidson (2) scores a run during the OHSAA baseball game at Hartley on April 27, 2026.
Watterson shortstop Connor Adkins-Davidson (2) scores a run during the OHSAA baseball game at Hartley on April 27, 2026.
Hartley's Michael Pastoria (5) lunges for a wild infield bounce during the OHSAA baseball game against Watterson at Hartley on April 27, 2026.
Watterson center fielder Caden Mangini (5) collides with Hartley's Matt Galich (4) at home plate during the OHSAA baseball game at Hartley on April 27, 2026.
Watterson center fielder Caden Mangini (5) scores apst Hartley's Matt Galich (4) during the OHSAA baseball game at Hartley on April 27, 2026.
Teammates celebrate a run by Watterson left fielder Michael Wozniak (4) during the OHSAA baseball game at Hartley on April 27, 2026.
Hartley pitcher Matt Galich (4) reacts during the OHSAA baseball game against Watterson at Hartley on April 27, 2026.
Watterson first baseman Michael Mulligan (28) slides back into second base under the tag of Hartley's Nick Galich (21) during the OHSAA baseball game at Hartley on April 27, 2026.
Watterson pitcher Max Steinbrunner (15) delivers a pitch during the OHSAA baseball game at Hartley on April 27, 2026.
Hartley's Ben Stephenson (12) watches from the dugout during the OHSAA baseball game against Watterson at Hartley on April 27, 2026.
Watterson second baseman Brady McAninch (3) throws out Hartley's Carson Moore (3) during the OHSAA baseball game at Hartley on April 27, 2026.
Teammates celebrate a run by Hartley's Braydon McConnell (14) during the OHSAA baseball game against Watterson at Hartley on April 27, 2026.
Watterson third baseman Ben Burleson (31) leaps over Hartley's Oden Mertz (6) to avoid a collision during the OHSAA baseball game at Hartley on April 27, 2026.
Hartley pitcher Matt Galich (4) throws during the OHSAA baseball game against Watterson at Hartley on April 27, 2026.
Watterson shortstop Connor Adkins-Davidson (2) avoids the direct tag from Hartley's Ben Stephenson (12) during the OHSAA baseball game at Hartley on April 27, 2026.
Hartley catcher Derek Hernandez (13) tags out Watterson's Ben Burleson (31) at home plate during the OHSAA baseball game at Hartley on April 27, 2026.
Hartley catcher Derek Hernandez (13) tags out Watterson's Ben Burleson (31) at home plate during the OHSAA baseball game at Hartley on April 27, 2026.
Hartley catcher Derek Hernandez (13) reacts after tagging out Watterson's Ben Burleson (31) at home plate during the OHSAA baseball game at Hartley on April 27, 2026.
Hartley's Matt Galich (4) dives back ahead of the tag from Watterson first baseman Michael Mulligan (28) during the OHSAA baseball game at Hartley on April 27, 2026.
Teammates celebrate a run by Hartley's Matt Galich (4) during the OHSAA baseball game against Watterson at Hartley on April 27, 2026.
Watterson first baseman Michael Mulligan (28) catches an infield pop up during the OHSAA baseball game at Hartley on April 27, 2026.
Watterson pitcher David Tessman (9) throws during the OHSAA baseball game at Hartley on April 27, 2026.
Teammates celebrate a run from Hartley's Michael Pastoria (5) during the OHSAA baseball game against Watterson at Hartley on April 27, 2026.
Hartley's Carson Moore (3) rounds second base during the OHSAA baseball game against Watterson at Hartley on April 27, 2026.
Hartley's Braydon McConnell (14) gets caught in a rundown by Watterson catcher Ben Uhlenhake (10) during the OHSAA baseball game at Hartley on April 27, 2026.
Hartley head coach Tim Heinmiller walks across the field during the OHSAA baseball game against Watterson at Hartley on April 27, 2026.
Hartley's Nick Galich (21) and Michael Pastoria (5) run off the field during the OHSAA baseball game against Watterson at Hartley on April 27, 2026.
Watterson head coach Jeff Boulware watches during the OHSAA baseball game at Hartley on April 27, 2026.
Watterson head coach Jeff Boulware walks off the field during the OHSAA baseball game at Hartley on April 27, 2026.
Hartley's Griffin Wheeler (15) slides past Watterson catcher Ben Uhlenhake (10) during the OHSAA baseball game at Hartley on April 27, 2026.
Teammates celebrate a run by Hartley's Griffin Wheeler (15) during the OHSAA baseball game against Watterson at Hartley on April 27, 2026.
Hartley's Carson Moore (3) celebrates during the OHSAA baseball game against Watterson at Hartley on April 27, 2026.
Watterson third baseman Ben Burleson (31) throws during the OHSAA baseball game at Hartley on April 27, 2026.
Hartley's Michael Pastoria (5) gets a high five from Oden Mertz (6) after scoring a run during the OHSAA baseball game against Watterson at Hartley on April 27, 2026.
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Watterson center fielder Caden Mangini (5) warms up in the on deck circle during the OHSAA baseball game at Hartley on April 27, 2026.
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Watterson center fielder Caden Mangini (5) warms up in the on deck circle during the OHSAA baseball game at Hartley on April 27, 2026.
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Hartley's Matt Galich (4) delivers a pitch during the OHSAA baseball game against Watterson at Hartley on April 27, 2026.
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Watterson catcher Ben Uhlenhake (10) dives back into first base ahead of the tag from Hartley's Ben Stephenson (12) during the OHSAA baseball game at Hartley on April 27, 2026.
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Watterson second baseman Brady McAninch (3) throws to first base during the OHSAA baseball game at Hartley on April 27, 2026.
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Hartley's Derek Hernandez (13) bats during the OHSAA baseball game at Hartley on April 27, 2026.
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Hartley's Nick Galich (21) fields a ball during the OHSAA baseball game against Watterson at Hartley on April 27, 2026.
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Hartley's Carson Moore (3) makes a catch during the OHSAA baseball game against Watterson at Hartley on April 27, 2026.
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Watterson third baseman Ben Burleson (31) bats during the OHSAA baseball game at Hartley on April 27, 2026.
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Watterson center fielder Caden Mangini (5) makes a catch during the OHSAA baseball game at Hartley on April 27, 2026.
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Hartley's Ben Stephenson (12) high fives pitcher Matt Galich (4) during the OHSAA baseball game against Watterson at Hartley on April 27, 2026.
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Hartley head coach Tim Heinmiller talks to officials during the OHSAA baseball game at Hartley on April 27, 2026.
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Watterson center fielder Caden Mangini (5) lays down a bunt during the OHSAA baseball game at Hartley on April 27, 2026.
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Watterson shortstop Connor Adkins-Davidson (2) scores a run during the OHSAA baseball game at Hartley on April 27, 2026.
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Watterson shortstop Connor Adkins-Davidson (2) scores a run during the OHSAA baseball game at Hartley on April 27, 2026.
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Hartley's Michael Pastoria (5) lunges for a wild infield bounce during the OHSAA baseball game against Watterson at Hartley on April 27, 2026.
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Watterson center fielder Caden Mangini (5) collides with Hartley's Matt Galich (4) at home plate during the OHSAA baseball game at Hartley on April 27, 2026.
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Watterson center fielder Caden Mangini (5) scores apst Hartley's Matt Galich (4) during the OHSAA baseball game at Hartley on April 27, 2026.
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Teammates celebrate a run by Watterson left fielder Michael Wozniak (4) during the OHSAA baseball game at Hartley on April 27, 2026.
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Hartley pitcher Matt Galich (4) reacts during the OHSAA baseball game against Watterson at Hartley on April 27, 2026.
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Watterson first baseman Michael Mulligan (28) slides back into second base under the tag of Hartley's Nick Galich (21) during the OHSAA baseball game at Hartley on April 27, 2026.
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Watterson pitcher Max Steinbrunner (15) delivers a pitch during the OHSAA baseball game at Hartley on April 27, 2026.
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Hartley's Ben Stephenson (12) watches from the dugout during the OHSAA baseball game against Watterson at Hartley on April 27, 2026.
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Watterson second baseman Brady McAninch (3) throws out Hartley's Carson Moore (3) during the OHSAA baseball game at Hartley on April 27, 2026.
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Teammates celebrate a run by Hartley's Braydon McConnell (14) during the OHSAA baseball game against Watterson at Hartley on April 27, 2026.
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Watterson third baseman Ben Burleson (31) leaps over Hartley's Oden Mertz (6) to avoid a collision during the OHSAA baseball game at Hartley on April 27, 2026.
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Hartley pitcher Matt Galich (4) throws during the OHSAA baseball game against Watterson at Hartley on April 27, 2026.
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Watterson shortstop Connor Adkins-Davidson (2) avoids the direct tag from Hartley's Ben Stephenson (12) during the OHSAA baseball game at Hartley on April 27, 2026.
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Hartley catcher Derek Hernandez (13) tags out Watterson's Ben Burleson (31) at home plate during the OHSAA baseball game at Hartley on April 27, 2026.
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Hartley catcher Derek Hernandez (13) tags out Watterson's Ben Burleson (31) at home plate during the OHSAA baseball game at Hartley on April 27, 2026.
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Hartley catcher Derek Hernandez (13) reacts after tagging out Watterson's Ben Burleson (31) at home plate during the OHSAA baseball game at Hartley on April 27, 2026.
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Hartley's Matt Galich (4) dives back ahead of the tag from Watterson first baseman Michael Mulligan (28) during the OHSAA baseball game at Hartley on April 27, 2026.
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Teammates celebrate a run by Hartley's Matt Galich (4) during the OHSAA baseball game against Watterson at Hartley on April 27, 2026.
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Watterson first baseman Michael Mulligan (28) catches an infield pop up during the OHSAA baseball game at Hartley on April 27, 2026.
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Watterson pitcher David Tessman (9) throws during the OHSAA baseball game at Hartley on April 27, 2026.
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Teammates celebrate a run from Hartley's Michael Pastoria (5) during the OHSAA baseball game against Watterson at Hartley on April 27, 2026.
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Hartley's Carson Moore (3) rounds second base during the OHSAA baseball game against Watterson at Hartley on April 27, 2026.
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Hartley's Braydon McConnell (14) gets caught in a rundown by Watterson catcher Ben Uhlenhake (10) during the OHSAA baseball game at Hartley on April 27, 2026.
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Hartley head coach Tim Heinmiller walks across the field during the OHSAA baseball game against Watterson at Hartley on April 27, 2026.
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Hartley's Nick Galich (21) and Michael Pastoria (5) run off the field during the OHSAA baseball game against Watterson at Hartley on April 27, 2026.
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Watterson head coach Jeff Boulware watches during the OHSAA baseball game at Hartley on April 27, 2026.
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Watterson head coach Jeff Boulware walks off the field during the OHSAA baseball game at Hartley on April 27, 2026.
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Hartley's Griffin Wheeler (15) slides past Watterson catcher Ben Uhlenhake (10) during the OHSAA baseball game at Hartley on April 27, 2026.
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Teammates celebrate a run by Hartley's Griffin Wheeler (15) during the OHSAA baseball game against Watterson at Hartley on April 27, 2026.
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Hartley's Carson Moore (3) celebrates during the OHSAA baseball game against Watterson at Hartley on April 27, 2026.
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Watterson third baseman Ben Burleson (31) throws during the OHSAA baseball game at Hartley on April 27, 2026.
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Hartley's Michael Pastoria (5) gets a high five from Oden Mertz (6) after scoring a run during the OHSAA baseball game against Watterson at Hartley on April 27, 2026.
This is the third 2026 regular-season USA Today Co. Ohio High School Super 25 poll for baseball, featuring voters from across the state. The Ohio Super 25 ranks the teams sportswriters believe are the state's 25 best, regardless of division.
The Ohio Super 25 baseball poll is conducted during the regular season using a panel of sportswriters from across the state's USA Today network. Each voter submits a Top 25 list, with a first-place vote worth 25 points, second place 24, and so on down to one point for 25th.
Here's a look at our rankings.
AJ Goldmeyer and Olentangy Liberty earned the No. 1 ranking in this week's USA Today Co. Ohio High School Super 25 poll.
AJ Goldmeyer and Olentangy Liberty earned the No. 1 ranking in this week's USA Today Co. Ohio High School Super 25 poll.
Ohio high school baseball rankings ‒ May 5, 2026
Rank
Team
Total points
First-place votes
1
Olentangy Liberty
311
7
2
Cin. Moeller
291
4
3 (tie)
Jonathan Alder
238
1
3 (tie)
Lakewood
238
1
5
Hamilton Badin
220
6
Troy
215
7
Vandalia Butler
190
8
Amherst Steele
189
9
Youngs. Mooney
172
10
Loveland
151
11
Centerville
140
12
Olentangy
139
13
Olentangy Orange
123
1
14
Medina
121
15
North Canton Hoover
109
16
Akron Hoban
107
17
Watterson
98
18
New Albany
87
19
Springboro
85
20
Berlin Hiland
82
21
Apple Creek Waynedale
81
22 (tie)
Lakewood St. Edward
80
22 (tie)
West Jefferson
80
24
Cuyahoga Falls Walsh Jesuit
67
25
Cin. Elder
66
Others receiving votes
Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary, Big Walnut, Brunswick, Cin. Indian Hill, Cin. La Salle, Cin. McNicholas, Gahanna Lincoln, Hartley, Hartville Lake Center Christian, Licking Valley, Mason, Medina Highland, Minster, Newark, Norton, Painesville Riverside, Olentangy Berlin, Sandusky Perkins and West Chester Lakota West.
