The Texas high school season kicks off on February 21, the first day for regular season games. Most teams will begin practicing on January 25, getting their rosters set and finalizing their lineups.

Over the next several weeks, leading up to opening day, we will be rolling out team previews of high school teams all across the state and across all classifications, eventually launching our Preseason Power 25. 

We have been sending out our annual Preseason Questionnaire to coaches all across the state and as the responses flood in we will bring you a snapshot of what to expect along with top players and keys to success for that particular team. If you don’t see your team’s season preview make sure your head coach fills out his Preseason Questionnaire.

Team: Deer Park
2018 Record: 25-9
Conference Finish: 1st
Conference: 22-6A
THSA Classification: 6A
Head Coach: Chris Rupp
Playoff Run: Area Finalist
Returning Starters: 4
Returning Pitchers: 2

TOP PLAYERS

 
SEASON PREVIEW

After making an appearance in the area finals last season, Deer Park returns some experience at the plate. Returning at the plate is senior C/RHP Jordan Phillips (No. 270 in 2019 PBR Texas rankings, committed to Blinn JC), senior 1B Alex Olivo and senior RHP/IF Bryce Mead. Both Phillips and Mead will also be expected to help lead the pitching staff as well along with sophomore LHP Matthew Potts. Mead and Potts won six and three games respectively last season. 

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