HS/Amateur
	Preseason All-America Teams

Selected by Baseball America and the National High School Baseball Coaches Association (1999 records in parentheses)

The first in-season poll will be released on March 13.

1. Rancho Bernardo HS, San Diego (24-6) Broncos have talent up and down lineup, from potential first-rounders Scott Heard and Matt Wheatland to freshman sensation John Peabody.

2. Wellington, Fla., Community HS (33-4) Defending 6-A state champs return LHP Sean Burnett (12-1, 1.30), C Rob Orton (.422-4-33) and 3B Brian Snyder (.396-4-35).

3. Westminster Academy, Fort Lauderdale (33-2) LHP Dane Artman (8-0, 0.15 at Key West High) and Florida-bound C Mike Murray and RHP Scot Drucker are among 11 transfers.

4. Bellaire, Texas, HS (38-2) Reigning 5-A champions favored to repeat with return of six regulars, including SS Enrique Cruz (.512-10-53) and RHP Adam Laird (9-0, 0.85).

5. Temecula Valley HS, Temecula, Calif. (21-6) Golden Bears feature four Cal State Fullerton signees, led by 3B Kyle Boyer (.565-7-33) and SS David Garcia (.436-8-40).

6. Gulliver Prep, Miami (24-7) Raiders feature four Division I recruits, led by SS/RHP David Espinosa (.430-8-36, 35 SB; 5-1, 1.20) and LHP Travis Nesmith (5-0, 1.30).

7. Providence Catholic HS, New Lenox, Ill. (30-3) Celtics have solid pitching tandem in senior LHP Carmen Pignatiello (11-1, 1.28) and junior Kris Honel (7-1, 0.73).

8. Gloucester Catholic HS, Gloucester, N.J. (27-4) Rams, led by RHP Greg Burke (10-2, 1.93), haven’t had a losing season in 25 years, and this may be their best team ever.

9. Sarasota, Fla., HS (25-7) Sailors look to return to national prominence with a lineup that returns every regular position player and ace LHP Jason Miller (9-1, 1.29).

10. Moody HS, Corpus Christi, Texas (30-3) Trojans lose little from 1999; among returnees are C David Castillo (.527-0-42) and RHP/SS Gene Flores (9-1, 2.19; .360-0-15).

11. Kamiakin HS, Kennewick, Wash. (21-4) RHP-3B Jason Smith (6-3, 4.16; .376-2-29) is one of seven starters from team that finished second at ‘99 American Legion World Series.

12. Fountain Valley, Calif., HS (19-10) Coach Ron LaRuffa returns after one-year absence and welcomes back 3B Casey Janssen (.348-3-24) and SS John Clark, a key transfer.

13. Seminole, Fla., HS (24-5) Warhawks’ seven best players are juniors, including 1B Casey Kotchman (.400-4-26) and RHP Ryan Dixon (5-3, 5.37).

14. Silverado HS, Las Vegas (18-7) Skyhawks boast six Division I signees, including 1B Jeremy West (.576-6-30) and C Thomas Rojas (.425-3-36).

15. Bellarmine Prep, San Jose (29-7) 1B-LHP James Holder (.395-7-33; 0-1, 2.92) heads up Bells’ best team since Pat Burrell-led squad was contender in 1994.

16. Oakland HS, Murfreesboro, Tenn. (37-2) 3-A champs return RHP/1B Jason Sharber (6-1, 2.48; .347-8-27), SS Chuck Akers (.410-5-33) and junior OF Jeremy Slayden (.448-13-52).

17. Barbe HS, Lake Charles, La. (36-3) Bucs made a run at a national title a year ago and return junior 3B Austin Nagle (.520-17-58) and 1B Eric Bruchhaus (.393-6-41).

18. Lowndes HS, Valdosta, Ga. (26-5) OF Javon Moran (.414-11-26) is Vikings’ best player, but keep an eye on junior SS Stephen Drew (.559-6-23), J.D.’s brother.

19. Brito Private HS, Miami (30-7) Even with a school enrollment of 100, Panthers feature a deep pitching staff led by senior LHP Denny Hernandez (9-4, 0.98).

20. Notre Dame HS, Sherman Oaks, Calif. (23-5) Lineup features C Matt Cunningham (.510-2-29) and SS Jonathan Brewster (.438-5-22), but Knights need reliable arms.

21. Riverdale Baptist HS, Upper Marlboro, Md. (35-4) RHP/3B Kenny Nelson (9-2, 1.79; .389-14-45) and LHP-OF Joe Kemp (5-0, 2.17; .417-8-22) are two-way players for Crusaders.

22. Canyon del Oro HS, Tucson (25-7) Dorados have one of nation’s best two-way talents in Arizona State-bound RHP/C Ryan Schroyer (7-2, 2.30, .400-6-29).

23. Duncanville, Texas, HS (28-9) With LHP Justin Simmons (14-2, 1.51) and RHP Michael Garza (10-4, 3.25) back, Panthers could push Bellaire to the wire again.

24. Apex, N.C., HS (20-5) RHP Tom Graham (12-2, 1.81) and OF Wes Moyer (.514-8-26) return, and Cougars get standout junior C Landon Powell, who missed ’99 with injury.

25. Prattville, Ala., HS (42-8) With LHP/OFs Brandon Mims (12-1, 1.71; .432-13-47) and Chad White (10-2, 1.22; .361-6-24), Lions hope to upstage Vestavia Hills.

26. Westlake HS, Westlake Village, Calif. (19-6) Warriors had a record six players participate in Area Code Games, including junior RHP/1B Tyler Adamczyk (3-0, 4.32; .450-7-23).

27. Lassiter HS, Marietta, Ga. (35-2) Trojans lose a ton of talent from ’99 national champions, but C Rusty Krueger (.303-4-21) and 1B Kevin Gergel (.420-8-46) are three-year regulars.

28. Green Valley HS, Henderson, Nev. (19-8) Seniors Dave Krynzel (.400-4-27) and Ben Schiess (.416-7-29), and junior Garrett Guzman (.514) form nation’s best outfield.

29. Round Rock, Texas, HS (26-7) Dragons return 22 lettermen, including seven starters and top pitchers Bobby Sawicki (11-1, 2.29) and Joey Guarjardo (9-2, 1.74).

30. Mauldin, S.C., HS (30-5) Mavericks just missed a state title last year and return two top pitchers, LHP David Marchbanks (7-2, 3.43) and RHP Chris Carter (11-1, 3.26).

31. Owasso, Okla., HS (39-5) Two-time Oklahoma 6-A champion Rams return RHP Mark Roberts (14-1, 2.05) and 3B Scott Campbell (.402-8-36), and added three transfers.

32. Mater Dei HS, Santa Ana, Calif. (21-7) Monarchs return C Josh Hansen (.438-12-40) and welcome transfer SS Sergio Santos (12 HRs, 43 RBIs as a freshman).

33. Bishop Kenny HS, Jacksonville (28-4) Crusaders are led by star C Tony Richie (.580-9-56) and Rumble twins, Pat (.451-4-13; 4-2, 2.05) and Matt (.374-4-17).

34. Lewisburg Area, Pa., HS (21-4) C Ryder Mathias (.451-7-21) and 3B/RHP Scott Schade (.434-8-28) give Green Dragons two frontline players.

35. Start HS, Toledo (23-3) Perennial Ohio power lost in district play a year ago, but returns solid nucleus led by three Division I signees and junior C Matt Birr (.408).

36. Hoggard HS, Wilmington, N.C. (20-4) Vikings pin hopes on LHP/OF Scott Senatore (9-2, 1.73; .390-2-20) and RHP/SS Tommy Bowker (8-0, 2.75; .267-0-14).

37. Woodland, Calif., HS (29-7) Wolves return nucleus from sectional runners-up, led by junior SS Dustin Pedroia (.448-2-29) and RHP Paul Pinegar (9-1, 1.29).

38. Hart HS, Newhall, Calif. (27-4) California sectional champions in ‘99, Indians return RHP-1B Jamie Shields (11-0, 2.35; .478-11-45), one of nation’s top pitchers.

39. Florida Air Academy, Melbourne, Fla. (30-8) Senior OF Jose Cruz (.363, 8 SB) provides speed; sophomore 1B Prince Fielder (.385-6-33), Cecil’s son, provides power.

40. Klein Oak HS, Spring, Texas (24-9) Panthers return strong nucleus, including 1B Jonathan Hamilton (.437-10-53) and SS Eric Schindewolf (.461-2-31).

41. Jenks, Okla., HS (23-16) Trojans will be a force with four Division I prospects, including LHP/OF Buddy Blair (5-4, 2.60; .358-4-26) and OF Tyler Johnson (.443-10-41).

42. Dunedin, Fla., HS (28-3) Led by senior C Cory Agar (.439-5-40), Falcons return nucleus of team that was ranked No. 1 in Florida 5-A classification most of ’99.

43. Clovis, Calif., HS (21-10) SS Chris Patrick (.369-1-12), son of the Cougars’ coach, played on teams that finished in top three in ’97-98, and now is team’s best player.

44. DeSmet Jesuit HS, St. Louis (19-13) Division I-bound pitchers Bob Keppel (5-0, 1.13), Don Rogers (3-3, 4.86) and Bob Zimmerman (2-4, 3.56) give Spartans an edge.

45. Tupelo, Miss., HS (30-6) Golden Wave has an experienced hitting team, led by two Mississippi State recruits: OF Jonathan Bell (.394-8-38) and C Reed Hawkins (.402-4-34).

46. North Rockland HS, Thiells, N.Y. (20-5) Red Raiders, winners of three New York large-school titles in ’90s, return seven key regulars, including LHP Justin Ottman (7-1).

47. The Woodlands, Texas, HS (21-7) Highlanders will pin their state-title hopes squarely on one player, Texas-bound OF-LHP Vince Sinisi (.544-9-42; 11-1, 2.08).

48. Elizabethtown, Ky., HS (33-4) RHP/OF Mark Galvin (14-1, 1.42; .377-7-34) and RHP/SS David Hughes (7-2, 1.45; .509-6-32) are solid two-way players for Panthers.

49. Chaparral HS, Scottsdale, Ariz. (32-2) Defending 4-A champs return three-year starters: RHP/1B Sean Rierson (11-1, 1.53, .474-0-25) and C Jeff Lundgren (.384-1-25).

50. Key West, Fla., HS (26-9) Conchs lost star LHP Dane Artman to a rival, but OF Ben Harrison (.407-5-26) and RHP Daniel Hersey (10-1, 1.57) lead a veteran team.