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The Mississippi high school baseball regular season for 2026 has ended, and fans can vote for their favorite player. The poll closes at noon on Saturday, allowing one vote per hour per device.
Vote Mississippi high school baseball end of regular season player of the year 2026
The 2026 Mississippi high school baseball regular season has come to a close.
As the playoffs begin, the Clarion Ledger looked at the top players in the state from the year, and fans will have a chance to vote on their favorite player in the state from the MHSAA and MAIS.
Vote now in the poll BELOW one time per hour per device. The poll closes at noon on Saturday.
Statistics were compiled from coaches' submissions or found on MaxPreps and Game Changer, and fall back on the Week of April 10.
St. Andrew's Episcopal pitcher John William Walker (4) throws against Pisgah in Ridgeland, Miss., on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
St. Andrew's Episcopal player Cash Myrick (21) celebrates his home run with Luke Peterson (16) during the game against Pisgah in Ridgeland, Miss., on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
Pisgah player Austin Sanders (10) catches the ball and gets St. Andrew's Episcopal player Marco Leflore (10) out during the game in Ridgeland, Miss., on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
You can vote in the poll provided by the Clarion Ledger, which allows one vote per hour per device.
The voting closes at noon on Saturday.
The poll includes top players from the MHSAA and MAIS leagues in Mississippi.
The award recognizes outstanding performance in high school baseball during the regular season in Mississippi.

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Pisgah players cheer during the game against St. Andrew's Episcopal in Ridgeland, Miss., on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
Pisgah player Easton Channell (7) tries unsuccessfully to tag out St. Andrew's Episcopal player Rylan Baldwin (2) during the game in Ridgeland, Miss., on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
Pisgah player Coleson Steed (21) swings the bat during the game against St. Andrew's Episcopal in Ridgeland, Miss., on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
St. Andrew's Episcopal pitcher John William Walker (4) throws against Pisgah in Ridgeland, Miss., on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
Pisgah player Parker Hill (27) runs to home during the game against St. Andrew's Episcopal in Ridgeland, Miss., on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
St. Andrew's Episcopal player Marco Leflore (10) lets a pitch fly by during the game against Pisgah in Ridgeland, Miss., on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
Pisgah player Jackson Carlisle (24) runs to second base during the game against St. Andrew's Episcopal in Ridgeland, Miss., on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
St. Andrew's Episcopal head coach Mark Fanning watches by the dugout during the game against Pisgah in Ridgeland, Miss., on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
St. Andrew's Episcopal Hayden Mize (17) catches the ball and gets Pisgah player Ryder White (34) out during the game in Ridgeland, Miss., on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
Pisgah pitcher Payne Henley (3) throws against St. Andrew's Episcopal in Ridgeland, Miss., on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
Pisgah player Austin Sanders (10) gets a third out against St. Andrew's Episcopal in Ridgeland, Miss., on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
St. Andrew's Episcopal player John William Walker (4) swings the bat during the game against Pisgah in Ridgeland, Miss., on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
St. Andrew's Episcopal player John William Walker (4) pitches during the game against Pisgah in Ridgeland, Miss., on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
St. Andrew's Episcopal player Cash Myrick (21) celebrates his home run with Luke Peterson (16) during the game against Pisgah in Ridgeland, Miss., on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
Pisgah pitcher Payne Henley (3) throws against St. Andrew's Episcopal in Ridgeland, Miss., on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
St. Andrew's Episcopal player Rylan Baldwin (2) runs to second base during the game against Pisgah in Ridgeland, Miss., on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
St. Andrew's Episcopal player Marco Leflore (10) gets a fist bump from a coach during the game against Pisgah in Ridgeland, Miss., on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
St. Andrew's Episcopal head coach Mark Fanning hands the ball off to Cash Myrick (21) to pitch during the game against Pisgah in Ridgeland, Miss., on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
St. Andrew's Episcopal pitcher Cash Myrick (21) throws against Pisgah in Ridgeland, Miss., on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
Pisgah head coach Sam Starnes watches from the sidelines during the game against St. Andrew's Episcopal in Ridgeland, Miss., on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
Pisgah player Ryder White (34) gets a high five from Austin Sanders (10) after he got a run during the game against St. Andrew's Episcopal in Ridgeland, Miss., on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
St. Andrew's Episcopal head coach Mark Fanning walks back to the dugout during the game against Pisgah in Ridgeland, Miss., on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
Pisgah pitcher Payne Henley (3) swings the bat during the game against St. Andrew's Episcopal in Ridgeland, Miss., on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
St. Andrew's Episcopal pitcher Cash Myrick (21) catches the ball and gets an out against Pisgah in Ridgeland, Miss., on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
St. Andrew's Episcopal players share a snack during the game against Pisgah in Ridgeland, Miss., on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
Pisgah pitcher Payne Henley (3) throws against St. Andrew's Episcopal in Ridgeland, Miss., on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
St. Andrew's Episcopal player Cash Myrick (21) celebrates his home run with Luke Peterson (16) during the game against Pisgah in Ridgeland, Miss., on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
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St. Andrew's Episcopal pitcher John William Walker (4) throws against Pisgah in Ridgeland, Miss., on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
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St. Andrew's Episcopal pitcher John William Walker (4) throws against Pisgah in Ridgeland, Miss., on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
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St. Andrew's Episcopal player Cash Myrick (21) celebrates his home run with Luke Peterson (16) during the game against Pisgah in Ridgeland, Miss., on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
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Pisgah player Austin Sanders (10) catches the ball and gets St. Andrew's Episcopal player Marco Leflore (10) out during the game in Ridgeland, Miss., on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
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Pisgah players cheer during the game against St. Andrew's Episcopal in Ridgeland, Miss., on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
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Pisgah player Easton Channell (7) tries unsuccessfully to tag out St. Andrew's Episcopal player Rylan Baldwin (2) during the game in Ridgeland, Miss., on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
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Pisgah player Coleson Steed (21) swings the bat during the game against St. Andrew's Episcopal in Ridgeland, Miss., on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
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St. Andrew's Episcopal pitcher John William Walker (4) throws against Pisgah in Ridgeland, Miss., on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
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Pisgah player Parker Hill (27) runs to home during the game against St. Andrew's Episcopal in Ridgeland, Miss., on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
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St. Andrew's Episcopal player Marco Leflore (10) lets a pitch fly by during the game against Pisgah in Ridgeland, Miss., on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
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Pisgah player Jackson Carlisle (24) runs to second base during the game against St. Andrew's Episcopal in Ridgeland, Miss., on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
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St. Andrew's Episcopal head coach Mark Fanning watches by the dugout during the game against Pisgah in Ridgeland, Miss., on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
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St. Andrew's Episcopal Hayden Mize (17) catches the ball and gets Pisgah player Ryder White (34) out during the game in Ridgeland, Miss., on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
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Pisgah pitcher Payne Henley (3) throws against St. Andrew's Episcopal in Ridgeland, Miss., on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
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Pisgah player Austin Sanders (10) gets a third out against St. Andrew's Episcopal in Ridgeland, Miss., on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
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St. Andrew's Episcopal player John William Walker (4) swings the bat during the game against Pisgah in Ridgeland, Miss., on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
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St. Andrew's Episcopal player John William Walker (4) pitches during the game against Pisgah in Ridgeland, Miss., on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
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St. Andrew's Episcopal player Cash Myrick (21) celebrates his home run with Luke Peterson (16) during the game against Pisgah in Ridgeland, Miss., on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
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Pisgah pitcher Payne Henley (3) throws against St. Andrew's Episcopal in Ridgeland, Miss., on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
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St. Andrew's Episcopal player Rylan Baldwin (2) runs to second base during the game against Pisgah in Ridgeland, Miss., on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
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St. Andrew's Episcopal player Marco Leflore (10) gets a fist bump from a coach during the game against Pisgah in Ridgeland, Miss., on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
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St. Andrew's Episcopal head coach Mark Fanning hands the ball off to Cash Myrick (21) to pitch during the game against Pisgah in Ridgeland, Miss., on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
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St. Andrew's Episcopal pitcher Cash Myrick (21) throws against Pisgah in Ridgeland, Miss., on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
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Pisgah head coach Sam Starnes watches from the sidelines during the game against St. Andrew's Episcopal in Ridgeland, Miss., on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
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Pisgah player Ryder White (34) gets a high five from Austin Sanders (10) after he got a run during the game against St. Andrew's Episcopal in Ridgeland, Miss., on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
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St. Andrew's Episcopal head coach Mark Fanning walks back to the dugout during the game against Pisgah in Ridgeland, Miss., on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
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Pisgah pitcher Payne Henley (3) swings the bat during the game against St. Andrew's Episcopal in Ridgeland, Miss., on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
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St. Andrew's Episcopal pitcher Cash Myrick (21) catches the ball and gets an out against Pisgah in Ridgeland, Miss., on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
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St. Andrew's Episcopal players share a snack during the game against Pisgah in Ridgeland, Miss., on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
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Pisgah pitcher Payne Henley (3) throws against St. Andrew's Episcopal in Ridgeland, Miss., on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
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St. Andrew's Episcopal player Cash Myrick (21) celebrates his home run with Luke Peterson (16) during the game against Pisgah in Ridgeland, Miss., on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
Henry Abt, Hartfield Academy: The Southern Miss signee has a team-high .474 batting average with 37 hits and 23 RBIs this season.
Nelson Barthel, Northwest Rankin: Barthel has a .427 batting average with 36 hits and nine home runs.
Eric Booth Jr., Oak Grove: The Vanderbilt signee is hitting .473 with 25 RBIs and five home runs.
Logan Buckley, Columbia Academy: The Southern Miss signee has a 1.00 ERA with 78 strikeouts and a .377 batting average with five home runs.
Will Butler, Lewisburg: The junior is hitting .385 with 23 RBIs and has 42 strikeouts on the mound.
Cade Culpepper, Clarkdale: The senior has a 0.00 ERA and a 7-0 record in 42 innings pitched with 95 strikeouts.
Maddox Culpepper, Brandon: The junior is hitting a team-high .439 with 29 RBIs and 2.30 ERA.
Levin Darsey, Saltillo: The senior has a .397 batting average with 20 RBIs and three home runs.
Drew Davis, Sumrall: The Alabama commit is hitting .517 with 31 RBIs and has a 0.32 ERA with 85 strikeouts.
Ethan Dodson, Clinton: The Memphis signee leads Clinton with a .421 batting average, 24 hits and 18 RBIs.
Christian Doty, Magnolia Heights: The Ole Miss signee is hitting .527 with 48 hits and 28 RBIs.
Reid Garrett, Caledonia: The Liberty signee is posting a 2.00 ERA with 63 strikeouts.
Easton Giger, Petal: Giger is hitting .365 with 26 RBIs, six home runs and a 1.00 ERA.
Deuce Jenkins, Jackson Academy: The Mississippi State commit is hitting .561 with 53 RBIs and 10 home runs.
Jacob Hall, Tishomingo County: Hall is hitting .602 with 53 hits and 36 runs scored.
Jimmy Harvey, Seminary: Harvey has a team-high .508 batting average with 40 RBIs and six home runs.
Alex Lambert, Madison-Ridgeland Academy: The Jones College signee has a .337 batting average with 24 RBIs and five home runs.
Nic Laster, Morton: Laster has a .674 batting average with five home runs.
Taylor Latham, Hartfield Academy: The Southern Miss signee has a 2.83 ERA and a 3-0 record with 41 strikeouts.
Caden Lowery, Wayne Academy: The junior has a team-high .457 batting average, 11 home runs and 47 RBIs.
Eli McDaniels, Mooreville: The freshman is hitting .492 with seven home runs and 35 RBIs.
Jackson Meeham, Northwest Rankin: The Southern Miss signee has 60 strikeouts on the mound with a .381 batting average.
**Cole Prosek, Magnolia Heights:**The Ole Miss signee has a team-high .532 batting average with 50 hits, 15 home runs, and 62 RBIs.
Sullivan Reed, Lamar School: The Mississippi State commit has a .423 batting average with 36 RBIs and seven home runs and a 7-1 record on the mound.
Wrigley Richardson, Manchester Academy: Richardson has a .590 batting average with 46 runs and 48 hits.
Kevin Roberts Jr., Jackson Prep: The Florida signee has a .342 batting average with 24 RBIs, 21 stolen bases and seven home runs.
Reed Sandberg, Madison Central: Sandberg is hitting .457 with 32 hits, 27 RBIs and five home runs.
Justin San Miguel, Ocean Springs: The Troy signee is hitting .406 with 28 hits and 15 RBIs.
A pitch goes through the air during a high school baseball game between Hartfield Academy and Jackson Prep at Hartfield Academy in Flowood, Miss., on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Hartfield Academy defeated Jackson Prep in the first game 5-1.
Hartfield Academy's Noah Flynn (28) pitches during a high school baseball game between Hartfield Academy and Jackson Prep at Hartfield Academy in Flowood, Miss., on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Hartfield Academy defeated Jackson Prep in the first game 5-1.
Jackson Prep's Blake Bitner (13) throws the ball to first base during a high school baseball game between Hartfield Academy and Jackson Prep at Hartfield Academy in Flowood, Miss., on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Hartfield Academy defeated Jackson Prep in the first game 5-1.
Jackson Prep's Sam Milner (31) swings at the ball during a high school baseball game between Hartfield Academy and Jackson Prep at Hartfield Academy in Flowood, Miss., on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Hartfield Academy defeated Jackson Prep in the first game 5-1.
Jackson Prep's Sam Milner (31) tags Hartfield Academy's Tanner Binkley (5) during a high school baseball game between Hartfield Academy and Jackson Prep at Hartfield Academy in Flowood, Miss., on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Hartfield Academy defeated Jackson Prep in the first game 5-1.
Jackson Prep's Aiden Rowe (3) and Blake Bitner (13) prepare to catch the ball during a high school baseball game between Hartfield Academy and Jackson Prep at Hartfield Academy in Flowood, Miss., on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Hartfield Academy defeated Jackson Prep in the first game 5-1.
Jackson Prep's Sam Milner (31) swings at the ball during a high school baseball game between Hartfield Academy and Jackson Prep at Hartfield Academy in Flowood, Miss., on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Hartfield Academy defeated Jackson Prep in the first game 5-1.
Jackson Prep's Aiden Rowe (3) pitches during a high school baseball game between Hartfield Academy and Jackson Prep at Hartfield Academy in Flowood, Miss., on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Hartfield Academy defeated Jackson Prep in the first game 5-1.
Jackson Prep's Hayden Davidson (6) slides into home plate during a high school baseball game between Hartfield Academy and Jackson Prep at Hartfield Academy in Flowood, Miss., on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Hartfield Academy defeated Jackson Prep in the first game 5-1.
Jackson Prep's Hayden Davidson (6) rounds third base during a high school baseball game between Hartfield Academy and Jackson Prep at Hartfield Academy in Flowood, Miss., on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Hartfield Academy defeated Jackson Prep in the first game 5-1.
Hartfield Academy's Noah Flynn (28) pitches during a high school baseball game between Hartfield Academy and Jackson Prep at Hartfield Academy in Flowood, Miss., on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Hartfield Academy defeated Jackson Prep in the first game 5-1.
Jackson Prep's Kevin Roberts Jr. (4) reacts to a call during a high school baseball game between Hartfield Academy and Jackson Prep at Hartfield Academy in Flowood, Miss., on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Hartfield Academy defeated Jackson Prep in the first game 5-1.
Players stand for the national anthem before a high school baseball game between Hartfield Academy and Jackson Prep at Hartfield Academy in Flowood, Miss., on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Hartfield Academy defeated Jackson Prep in the first game 5-1.
Hartfield Academy's JP Shimfessel (4) tuns onto the field before a high school baseball game between Hartfield Academy and Jackson Prep at Hartfield Academy in Flowood, Miss., on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Hartfield Academy defeated Jackson Prep in the first game 5-1.
Hartfield Academy's Noah Flynn (28) pitches during a high school baseball game between Hartfield Academy and Jackson Prep at Hartfield Academy in Flowood, Miss., on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Hartfield Academy defeated Jackson Prep in the first game 5-1.
Jackson Prep's Aiden Rowe (3) pitches during a high school baseball game between Hartfield Academy and Jackson Prep at Hartfield Academy in Flowood, Miss., on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Hartfield Academy defeated Jackson Prep in the first game 5-1.
Hartfield Academy's Luke Wesson (3) catches the ball during a high school baseball game between Hartfield Academy and Jackson Prep at Hartfield Academy in Flowood, Miss., on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Hartfield Academy defeated Jackson Prep in the first game 5-1.
Hartfield Academy head coach Justin Smith talks with Jackson Prep's head coach Brent Heavener before a high school baseball game between Hartfield Academy and Jackson Prep at Hartfield Academy in Flowood, Miss., on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Hartfield Academy defeated Jackson Prep in the first game 5-1.
Hartfield Academy's Noah Flynn (28) pitches during a high school baseball game between Hartfield Academy and Jackson Prep at Hartfield Academy in Flowood, Miss., on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Hartfield Academy defeated Jackson Prep in the first game 5-1.
Hartfield Academy's Noah Flynn (28) pitches during a high school baseball game between Hartfield Academy and Jackson Prep at Hartfield Academy in Flowood, Miss., on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Hartfield Academy defeated Jackson Prep in the first game 5-1.
Jackson Prep's head coach Brent Heavener walks to a dugout after a high school baseball game between Hartfield Academy and Jackson Prep at Hartfield Academy in Flowood, Miss., on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Hartfield Academy defeated Jackson Prep in the first game 5-1.
Jackson Prep's Aiden Rowe (3) pitches during a high school baseball game between Hartfield Academy and Jackson Prep at Hartfield Academy in Flowood, Miss., on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Hartfield Academy defeated Jackson Prep in the first game 5-1.
Hartfield Academy's Ty Latham (2) pitchesduring a high school baseball game between Hartfield Academy and Jackson Prep at Hartfield Academy in Flowood, Miss., on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Hartfield Academy defeated Jackson Prep in the first game 5-1.
Hartfield Academy's Grayson Vance (34) swings at the ball during a high school baseball game between Hartfield Academy and Jackson Prep at Hartfield Academy in Flowood, Miss., on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Hartfield Academy defeated Jackson Prep in the first game 5-1.
Jackson Prep's Aiden Rowe (3) pitches during a high school baseball game between Hartfield Academy and Jackson Prep at Hartfield Academy in Flowood, Miss., on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Hartfield Academy defeated Jackson Prep in the first game 5-1.
Hartfield Academy's Noah Flynn (28) pitches during a high school baseball game between Hartfield Academy and Jackson Prep at Hartfield Academy in Flowood, Miss., on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Hartfield Academy defeated Jackson Prep in the first game 5-1.
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A pitch goes through the air during a high school baseball game between Hartfield Academy and Jackson Prep at Hartfield Academy in Flowood, Miss., on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Hartfield Academy defeated Jackson Prep in the first game 5-1.
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A pitch goes through the air during a high school baseball game between Hartfield Academy and Jackson Prep at Hartfield Academy in Flowood, Miss., on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Hartfield Academy defeated Jackson Prep in the first game 5-1.
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Hartfield Academy's Noah Flynn (28) pitches during a high school baseball game between Hartfield Academy and Jackson Prep at Hartfield Academy in Flowood, Miss., on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Hartfield Academy defeated Jackson Prep in the first game 5-1.
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Jackson Prep's Blake Bitner (13) throws the ball to first base during a high school baseball game between Hartfield Academy and Jackson Prep at Hartfield Academy in Flowood, Miss., on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Hartfield Academy defeated Jackson Prep in the first game 5-1.
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Jackson Prep's Sam Milner (31) swings at the ball during a high school baseball game between Hartfield Academy and Jackson Prep at Hartfield Academy in Flowood, Miss., on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Hartfield Academy defeated Jackson Prep in the first game 5-1.
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Jackson Prep's Sam Milner (31) tags Hartfield Academy's Tanner Binkley (5) during a high school baseball game between Hartfield Academy and Jackson Prep at Hartfield Academy in Flowood, Miss., on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Hartfield Academy defeated Jackson Prep in the first game 5-1.
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Jackson Prep's Aiden Rowe (3) and Blake Bitner (13) prepare to catch the ball during a high school baseball game between Hartfield Academy and Jackson Prep at Hartfield Academy in Flowood, Miss., on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Hartfield Academy defeated Jackson Prep in the first game 5-1.
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Jackson Prep's Sam Milner (31) swings at the ball during a high school baseball game between Hartfield Academy and Jackson Prep at Hartfield Academy in Flowood, Miss., on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Hartfield Academy defeated Jackson Prep in the first game 5-1.
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Jackson Prep's Aiden Rowe (3) pitches during a high school baseball game between Hartfield Academy and Jackson Prep at Hartfield Academy in Flowood, Miss., on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Hartfield Academy defeated Jackson Prep in the first game 5-1.
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Jackson Prep's Hayden Davidson (6) slides into home plate during a high school baseball game between Hartfield Academy and Jackson Prep at Hartfield Academy in Flowood, Miss., on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Hartfield Academy defeated Jackson Prep in the first game 5-1.
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Jackson Prep's Hayden Davidson (6) rounds third base during a high school baseball game between Hartfield Academy and Jackson Prep at Hartfield Academy in Flowood, Miss., on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Hartfield Academy defeated Jackson Prep in the first game 5-1.
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Hartfield Academy's Noah Flynn (28) pitches during a high school baseball game between Hartfield Academy and Jackson Prep at Hartfield Academy in Flowood, Miss., on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Hartfield Academy defeated Jackson Prep in the first game 5-1.
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Jackson Prep's Kevin Roberts Jr. (4) reacts to a call during a high school baseball game between Hartfield Academy and Jackson Prep at Hartfield Academy in Flowood, Miss., on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Hartfield Academy defeated Jackson Prep in the first game 5-1.
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Players stand for the national anthem before a high school baseball game between Hartfield Academy and Jackson Prep at Hartfield Academy in Flowood, Miss., on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Hartfield Academy defeated Jackson Prep in the first game 5-1.
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Hartfield Academy's JP Shimfessel (4) tuns onto the field before a high school baseball game between Hartfield Academy and Jackson Prep at Hartfield Academy in Flowood, Miss., on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Hartfield Academy defeated Jackson Prep in the first game 5-1.
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Hartfield Academy's Noah Flynn (28) pitches during a high school baseball game between Hartfield Academy and Jackson Prep at Hartfield Academy in Flowood, Miss., on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Hartfield Academy defeated Jackson Prep in the first game 5-1.
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Jackson Prep's Aiden Rowe (3) pitches during a high school baseball game between Hartfield Academy and Jackson Prep at Hartfield Academy in Flowood, Miss., on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Hartfield Academy defeated Jackson Prep in the first game 5-1.
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Hartfield Academy's Luke Wesson (3) catches the ball during a high school baseball game between Hartfield Academy and Jackson Prep at Hartfield Academy in Flowood, Miss., on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Hartfield Academy defeated Jackson Prep in the first game 5-1.
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Hartfield Academy head coach Justin Smith talks with Jackson Prep's head coach Brent Heavener before a high school baseball game between Hartfield Academy and Jackson Prep at Hartfield Academy in Flowood, Miss., on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Hartfield Academy defeated Jackson Prep in the first game 5-1.
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Hartfield Academy's Noah Flynn (28) pitches during a high school baseball game between Hartfield Academy and Jackson Prep at Hartfield Academy in Flowood, Miss., on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Hartfield Academy defeated Jackson Prep in the first game 5-1.
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Hartfield Academy's Noah Flynn (28) pitches during a high school baseball game between Hartfield Academy and Jackson Prep at Hartfield Academy in Flowood, Miss., on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Hartfield Academy defeated Jackson Prep in the first game 5-1.
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Jackson Prep's head coach Brent Heavener walks to a dugout after a high school baseball game between Hartfield Academy and Jackson Prep at Hartfield Academy in Flowood, Miss., on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Hartfield Academy defeated Jackson Prep in the first game 5-1.
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Jackson Prep's Aiden Rowe (3) pitches during a high school baseball game between Hartfield Academy and Jackson Prep at Hartfield Academy in Flowood, Miss., on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Hartfield Academy defeated Jackson Prep in the first game 5-1.
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Hartfield Academy's Ty Latham (2) pitchesduring a high school baseball game between Hartfield Academy and Jackson Prep at Hartfield Academy in Flowood, Miss., on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Hartfield Academy defeated Jackson Prep in the first game 5-1.
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Hartfield Academy's Grayson Vance (34) swings at the ball during a high school baseball game between Hartfield Academy and Jackson Prep at Hartfield Academy in Flowood, Miss., on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Hartfield Academy defeated Jackson Prep in the first game 5-1.
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Jackson Prep's Aiden Rowe (3) pitches during a high school baseball game between Hartfield Academy and Jackson Prep at Hartfield Academy in Flowood, Miss., on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Hartfield Academy defeated Jackson Prep in the first game 5-1.
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Hartfield Academy's Noah Flynn (28) pitches during a high school baseball game between Hartfield Academy and Jackson Prep at Hartfield Academy in Flowood, Miss., on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Hartfield Academy defeated Jackson Prep in the first game 5-1.
Kolby Stringer, West Marion: Stringer has a .391 batting average with a 9-0 record on the mound and a 0.52 ERA.
Mitchell Turner, Louisville: Turner is hitting .627 with seven home runs and 41 RBIs.
Bankston Walters, Presbyterian Christian: The Southern Miss signee has a 0.32 ERA with 88 strikeouts and six home runs at the plate.
John William Walker, St. Andrew's Episcopal: Walker has a .453 batting average and 44 runs scored with a 2.73 ERA.
Brody Wilson, Tupelo: The senior has a team-high .475 batting average with 30 RBIs, 28 hits and 10 home runs.
Justin Word, Jackson Academy: The Southern Miss signee has a .481 batting average with 38 hits and 22 RBIs.
Michael Chavez covers high school sports, among others, for the Clarion Ledger. Email him at mchavez@gannett.com or reach out to him on X, formerly Twitter @MikeSChavez.
This article originally appeared on Mississippi Clarion Ledger: Vote Mississippi high school baseball end of regular season player of the year