The Times’ 2026 All-Star Baseball Team: Top Players Revealed

The Times has unveiled its All-Star baseball team for 2026, showcasing the brightest talents from high school baseball. This year’s roster features standout players who have made significant impacts on their teams.

Leading the pitching staff is Julian Garcia from St. John Bosco. The senior, committed to Long Beach State, delivered an impressive performance in the Southern Section Division 1 final, throwing a one-hit shutout while striking out 14 batters. His stellar season concluded with a record of 9-1 and a minuscule 0.80 ERA.

Joining Garcia on the mound is Jordan Ayala of Norco. The junior finished with an 8-2 record and a remarkable 0.74 ERA, highlighted by a shutout against Orange Lutheran in the Division 1 quarterfinals.

In a unique twist, utility player Logan Schmidt of Ganesha made his mark in his only season of high school baseball. The senior, who has committed to Louisiana State, posted a perfect 9-0 record, allowing just one earned run over 60 innings, while also batting over .500 to lead his team to a Division 2 title.

Behind the plate, Carson Sheffer from Oaks Christian made a significant impact. The Oklahoma State commit boasted a .440 batting average, racking up 14 doubles and five home runs, while also demonstrating impressive defensive skills.

On the infield, James Tronstein of Harvard-Westlake stood out with 52 hits, a .531 batting average, and 10 home runs, earning him the title of Mission League MVP. Teammate Dylan Seward from Norco also shone brightly, batting .436 with 48 hits and 29 RBIs, solidifying his status as a Tennessee commit.

Jack Champlin, another St. John Bosco senior and UC Irvine commit, was pivotal in leading his team to two Division 1 championships. He finished the season with a .390 batting average and 31 RBIs, consistently coming through in clutch situations. Trey Ebel from Corona also made headlines, finishing strong with a .417 average, 45 hits, and 47 RBIs, further establishing his Texas A&M commitment.

The outfield features Jared Grindlinger from Huntington Beach, a senior expected to be a first-round draft pick. Grindlinger led the team with 42 hits, including 10 doubles, and also excelled on the mound for the Sunset League champions. Blake Bowen of JSerra, another potential first-round MLB draft pick, contributed a .360 batting average, nine home runs, and seven stolen bases.

Rounding out the All-Star roster is freshman Mattias Di Maggio from Dos Pueblos, who set a school record with 11 home runs and struck out only once in 84 at-bats, finishing with a .500 batting average and 42 hits.

This year’s selections highlight the incredible talent and potential of young baseball players, setting the stage for an exciting future in the sport.

Note: This recap is an independently written summary based on publicly available reporting.