The 2018 ABCA/Rawlings High School All-Region teams have been released by the American Baseball Coaches Association and Rawlings Sporting Goods, featuring the top prep players in the nation. The All-Region teams are selected by the ABCA High School All-America Committee.
ABCA/Rawlings High School All-America Teams will be released on Tuesday, June 19. ABCA/Rawlings Gold Glove winners for all divisions will be announced on June 20. ABCA/Rawlings Pitchers of the Year will be announced June 25 and Position Players of the Year on June 27.
The ABCA High School All-America Committee is chaired by Jack Thomson, head baseball coach at Sierra High School in California. The committee also includes Scott Steltz of Chatham High School (NY), Michael Hogan of Ferris High School (NJ), Jim Cahill of North Forsyth High School (GA), Ray Benjamin of St. Charles Prep High School (OH), Bill McDonald of Blue Valley West High School (KS), Jimmy Harris of Stillwater High School (OK) and Jerry Hollow of Capital High School (ID).
The ABCA All-America team was first recognized in 1949 and now includes nine divisions: NCAA Divisions I, II and III, NAIA, NJCAA Divisions I, II and III, Pacific Association Division, and high school. ABCA/Rawlings Gold Glove teams were first recognized in 2007.
The ABCA, founded in 1945, is the primary professional organization for baseball coaches at the amateur level. Its over 9,700 members represent all 50 states and 23 countries. Since its initial meeting of 27 college baseball coaches in June 1945, Association membership has broadened to include eight divisions: NCAA Division I, II and III, NAIA, NJCAA, Pacific Association Division, High School and Youth. The 75th annual ABCA Convention will be held Jan. 3-6, 2019 in Dallas, Texas.
About Rawlings
Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc. is an innovative manufacturer and marketer of sporting goods worldwide. Founded in 1887, Rawlings is an authentic global sports brand, trusted by generations of athletes of all skill levels. Rawlings' unparalleled quality, innovative engineering and expert craftsmanship are the fundamental reasons why more professional athletes, national governing bodies and sports leagues choose Rawlings. Rawlings is the Official Ball Supplier and Batting Helmet of Major League Baseball®, the official baseball of Minor League Baseball™ and the NCAA®, and the approved baseball, basketball, football and softball of the National High School Federation®. For more information, please visit Rawlings.com or by phone at (314) 819-2800.
2018 ABCA/Rawlings High School All-Region Teams |
High School Region 1 All-Region Team |
Pos. |
Player |
Cl. |
School |
State |
C |
Logan O'Hoppe |
Sr. |
St. John the Baptist |
NY |
1B |
Grant Lavigne |
Sr. |
Bedford |
NH |
IF |
Jaylen Palmer |
Sr. |
Holy Cross |
NY |
IF |
Charles Mack |
Sr. |
Williamsville East |
NY |
IF |
Sal Frelick |
Sr. |
Lexington |
MA |
OF |
Hudson Haskin |
Sr. |
Avon Old Farms |
CT |
OF |
Conor Kiely |
Sr. |
Bishop Hendricken |
RI |
OF |
Brendan Tinsman |
Sr. |
Cape Elizabeth |
ME |
DH |
Luke Gold |
Sr. |
Ballston Spa |
NY |
UT |
Steven Hajjar |
Sr. |
Central Catholic |
MA |
P |
Lineras Torres Jr. |
Sr. |
Beacon |
NY |
P |
Mike Burrows |
Sr. |
Waterford |
CT |
P |
Mike Vasil |
Sr. |
Boston College |
MA |
|
High School Region 2 All-Region Team |
Pos. |
Player |
Cl. |
School |
State |
C |
Andrew Cossetti |
Sr. |
La Salle College |
PA |
1B |
Kody Milton |
Sr. |
Severna Park |
MD |
IF |
Ryan Archibald |
Sr. |
John Carroll |
MD |
IF |
Josh Hood |
Sr. |
St. Augustine Prep |
NJ |
IF |
Cade Hungate |
Sr. |
Abingdon |
VA |
OF |
Jordyn Adams |
Sr. |
Green Hope |
NC |
OF |
Max Dineen |
Sr. |
Pennsville |
NJ |
OF |
Jack Herman |
Sr. |
Eastern |
NJ |
DH |
Ross Mulhall |
Sr. |
University |
WV |
UT |
Nick Decker |
Sr. |
Seneca |
NJ |
P |
Owen White |
Sr. |
Jesse Carson |
NC |
P |
Ryan Cardona |
Sr. |
Livingston |
NJ |
P |
Ryan Ramsey |
Sr. |
Pascack Hills |
NJ |
|
High School Region 3 All-Region Team |
Pos. |
Player |
Cl. |
School |
State |
C |
Will Banfield |
Sr. |
Brookwood |
GA |
1B |
Davis Sharpe |
Sr. |
Mill Creek |
GA |
IF |
Jeremiah Jackson |
Sr. |
St. Luke's Episcopal |
AL |
IF |
Triston Casas |
Sr. |
American Heritage |
FL |
IF |
Xavier Edwards |
Sr. |
North Broward Prep |
FL |
OF |
Parker Meadows |
Sr. |
Grayson |
GA |
OF |
Connor Scott |
Sr. |
Plant |
FL |
OF |
Josh Hall |
Sr. |
Homewood |
AL |
DH |
Lency Delgado |
Sr. |
Doral Academy Prep |
FL |
UT |
Anthony Seigler |
Sr. |
Cartersville |
GA |
P |
Carter Stewart |
Sr. |
Eau Gallie |
FL |
P |
Mason Denaburg |
Sr. |
Merritt Island |
FL |
P |
Gunnar Hoglund |
Sr. |
Fivay |
FL |
|
High School Region 4 All-Region Team |
Pos. |
Player |
Cl. |
School |
State |
C |
Matt McCormick |
Jr. |
St. Laurence |
IL |
1B |
John Malcom |
Sr. |
Detroit Country Day |
MI |
IF |
Jase Bowen |
Jr. |
Toledo Central Catholic |
OH |
IF |
Gage Hughes |
Sr. |
Greenup County |
KY |
IF |
Nick Northcut |
Sr. |
Mason |
OH |
OF |
Nicholas Schnell |
Sr. |
Roncalli |
IN |
OF |
Alek Thomas |
Sr. |
Mt. Carmel |
IL |
OF |
Ryder Green |
Sr. |
Karns |
TN |
DH |
Blaine Gillim |
Sr. |
Ohio County |
KY |
UT |
Drew Rom |
Sr. |
Highlands |
KY |
P |
Ryan Weathers |
Sr. |
Loretto |
TN |
P |
Evan Shawver |
Sr. |
Amherst Steele |
OH |
P |
Andrew Wilhite |
Sr. |
Stillman Valley |
IL |
|
High School Region 5 All-Region Team |
Pos. |
Player |
Cl. |
School |
State |
C |
Nick Juaire |
Sr. |
Lakeville North |
MN |
1B |
Jake Lufft |
Sr. |
Blue Springs |
MO |
IF |
Cameron Chick |
Sr. |
Hickman |
MO |
IF |
Alex Binelas |
Sr. |
Oak Creek |
WI |
IF |
Shay Schanaman |
Sr. |
Grand Island |
NE |
OF |
Jack Washburn |
Jr. |
Webster |
WI |
OF |
Casey Burnham |
Sr. |
Grand Island |
NE |
OF |
Ryan Koval |
Sr. |
Olathe South |
KS |
DH |
Dylan Phillips |
Sr. |
Creighton Prep |
NE |
UT |
Luke Mann |
Sr. |
St. John Vianney |
MO |
P |
Seth Halvorsen |
Sr. |
Heritage Christian |
MN |
P |
Connor Van Scoyoc |
Sr. |
Thomas Jefferson |
IA |
P |
Wyatt Sparks |
Sr. |
Aurora |
MO |
|
High School Region 6 All-Region Team |
Pos. |
Player |
Cl. |
School |
State |
C |
Cason Tollett |
Jr. |
Little Rock Christian |
AR |
1B |
Cade Beloso |
Sr. |
John Curtis |
LA |
IF |
Landon Jordan |
Sr. |
Hancock |
MS |
IF |
Cole Lightfoot |
Sr. |
Brock |
TX |
IF |
Bobby Witt Jr. |
Jr. |
Colleyville Heritage |
TX |
OF |
Joe Gray |
Sr. |
Hattiesburg |
MS |
OF |
Colton Cowser |
Sr. |
Cypress Ranch |
TX |
OF |
Porter Brown |
Sr. |
San Antonio Reagan |
TX |
DH |
Jace Bohrofen |
So. |
Westmoore |
OK |
UT |
Connor Noland |
Sr. |
Greenwood |
AR |
P |
Jaden Hill |
Sr. |
Ashdown |
AR |
P |
J.T. Ginn |
Sr. |
Brandon |
MS |
P |
Tyler Polk |
Sr. |
Duncan |
OK |
|
High School Region 7 All-Region Team |
Pos. |
Player |
Cl. |
School |
State |
C |
Alex Guerrero |
Sr. |
Eagle |
ID |
1B |
Justin Olson |
Sr. |
Pine Creek |
CO |
IF |
Nolan Gorman |
Sr. |
O'Connor |
AZ |
IF |
Jayce Easley |
Sr. |
O’Connor |
AZ |
IF |
Jonathan Ornelas |
Sr. |
Kellis |
AZ |
OF |
Austin Deming |
Sr. |
Snow Canyon |
UT |
OF |
Matt Novis |
Sr. |
Corona del Sol |
AZ |
OF |
Brennen Davis |
Sr. |
Basha |
AZ |
DH |
Haydn McGeary |
Sr. |
Thunderbird |
AZ |
UT |
Derek Soffe |
Sr. |
Bingham |
UT |
P |
Matt Liberatore |
Sr. |
Mountain Ridge |
AZ |
P |
Chase Silseth |
Sr. |
Piedra Vista |
NM |
P |
Willie Weiss |
Sr. |
Westview |
OR |
|
High School Region 8 All-Region Team |
Pos. |
Player |
Cl. |
School |
State |
C |
Kameron Guangorena |
Sr. |
St. John Bosco |
CA |
1B |
Christian Almanza |
Sr. |
St. Mary's |
CA |
IF |
Brice Turang |
Sr. |
Santiago |
CA |
IF |
Matt McLain |
Sr. |
Beckman |
CA |
IF |
Osiris Johnson |
Sr. |
Encinal |
CA |
OF |
Kingston Liniak |
Sr. |
Mission Hills |
CA |
OF |
Micah Bello |
Sr. |
Hilo |
HI |
OF |
Jacen Roberson |
Sr. |
Garces Memorial |
CA |
DH |
Austin Wells |
Sr. |
Bishop Gorman |
NV |
UT |
Sean Mullen |
Sr. |
Stockdale |
CA |
P |
Cole Winn |
Sr. |
Orange Lutheran |
CA |
P |
Joey Magrisi |
Sr. |
Torrey Pines |
CA |
P |
Jaret Godman |
Sr. |
Palo Verde |
NV |
|