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Team: Trinity Christian Academy (Jacksonville)
Preseasonk Rank: 3
2023 Record: 22-5
Playoff Run: Regional Quarterfinals
FHSAA Class: 3A
Head Coach: Jon Murphy

TOP PLAYERS
Name, Position, Class (College Commitment)
Maddox Lee, 3B, 2024 (Santa Fe)
Aiden Arnett, OF, 2025 (Florida)
Aaron Watson, RHP, 2025 (Virginia)
Tyler Ellis, LHP/1B, 2026
Brady Harris, OF, 2026 (Florida)
Brayden Harris, RHP/OF, 2026 (FSU)
Ethan Wheeler, RHP/UT, 2026 (Florida)
Jordan Martinez, SS/RHP, 2026
Gage Petrutz, C/OF, 2026 (Maryland)
Braden McKee, C/1B, 2025

X-FACTOR

Braden Hansen is the only senior pitcher on the staff. He throws from a tough underneath slot and can pitch in any role.

OUTLOOK

Coach Murphy: "The 2024 TCA team will feature plenty of talent up and down the roster. Most of the team now has at least one year of varsity experience under their belt. If they can consistently execute they are able to matchup with any opponent they will face."

 

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