Leading up to the start of the high school season, we will preview Florida High School teams every day as part of our comprehensive season coverage:

                                        

Team: Western
2023 Record: 14-11
Playoff Run: Regional Quarterfinals
FHSAA Class: 7A
Head Coach: Onel Garcia

TOP PLAYERS
Name, Position, Class (College Commitment)
Mason Blocker, RHP, 2024 (Barry)
Tyler Jenkins, C/RHP, 2024
Aiden Andreu, CF/RHP, 2024
Danny Ortega, 2B, 2024
Geo Escandon, SS, 2024
Jadyn Perez, LF/LHP, 2024
AJ Bertsch, 1B/3B/C, 2024
Zach Beyra, RF/RHP, 2025
Bryce Huffman, C, 2024
Jimmy Huard, RHP, 2026

X-FACTOR

Jimmy Huard has top shelf stuff. Could be poised for a good year.

OUTLOOK

Coach Garcia: "Experienced team is ready to compete. Three regionals in a row. Very balanced lineup 1-9 with good power and speed. Mason Blocker was our ace in 2022 and he’s back this year. Pitching is inexperienced but very talented and deep staff should get better as season goes."

 

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