2024 Preseason High School All-American Teams

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Baseball America presents its 2024 Preseason All-America high school teams, as voted on by the scouting departments of major league organizations. 

The teams are led by just two unanimous first-team members: Texas catcher Cade Arrambide and lefthander Cam Caminiti. There are also two underclassmen who crack these lists, including Oklahoma shortstop Ethan Holliday who lands on the first team and Florida outfielder Dean Moss who is a third-team member.

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Baseball America annually polls major league scouting directors to vote for its Preseason All-America teams, asking only that they make their selections based on performance, talent and professional potential. The BA Preseason All-America teams have been a predictor of first round draft talent in recent years.

Eight of the 11 high school players who were selected inside the top 30 picks were first team All-Americans from the 2023 preseason teams.

Second team outfielder Derek Curiel is the lone holdover from the 2023 preseason All-America teams when he was the only underclassman to secure a spot and was named to the third team. California shortstop and righthander was named a second-team All-American as a middle infielder and a third-team All-American as a pitcher. 

Baseball America received votes from 13 organizations.

• Bold indicates unanimous first team selection
• * indicates underclassman 

First Team 

Pos	Player	School
C	Cade Arrambide	Tomball (Texas) HS
MIF	Carter Johnson	Oxford (Ala.) HS
MIF	Ethan Holliday*	Stillwater (Okla.) HS
CIF	PJ Morlando	Summerville (S.C.) HS
CIF	Caleb Bonemer	Okemos (Mich.) HS
OF	Slade Caldwell	Valley View HS, Jonesboro, Ark.
OF	Konnor Griffin	Jackson Prep, Flowood, Miss.
OF	Dante Nori	Northville (Mich.) HS
SP	Cam Caminiti	Saguaro HS, Scottsdale, Ariz.
SP	Levi Sterling	Notre Dame HS, Sherman Oaks, Calif.
SP	Joey Oakie	Ankeny (Iowa) Centennial HS
SP	William Schmidt	Catholic HS, Baton Rouge, La.
SP	Ryan Sloan	York HS, Elmhurst, Ill.

Cade Arrambide, C, Tomball (Texas) HS

Arrambide was the only unanimous first-team hitter, and he is the consensus top catching prospect in the prep ranks. He combines a few standout tools with excellent summer and fall production from 2023: his plus raw power played to all fields, which is rare for a high school hitter, and his double-plus arm strength gives him exceptional ability to control the run game in an era where steals are resurgent.

Carter Johnson, MIF, Oxford (Ala.) HS

Johnson is viewed as one of the top pure hitters in the class and he pairs a clean, direct and fluid lefthanded swing with a frame that still has some room to fill out and add strength. He was one of the top performers at the annual East Coast Pro in his home state, and he also has the hands and actions to stick at shortstop.

Ethan Holliday, MIF, Stillwater (Okla.) HS

It is exceptionally rare for an underclassman to be named a first-team all-american, particularly at the middle infield, which is routinely the most competitive and power packed position group for high school players. Holliday’s inclusion speaks both to his own exceptional talent and the relative down year for 2024 middle infield talent. The younger brother of Jackson Holliday, Ethan is the current favorite to be the 1-1 selection in 2025.

PJ Morlando, CIF, Summerville (S.C.) HS

Morlando earned votes as an outfielder and corner infielder, and stands among the 2024 prep class as the top pure hitter and premier power bat. He employs a powerful swing and pairs that strength and physicality with superlative swing decisions and an approach beyond his years. He has a chance to be the first high school player selected.

Caleb Bonemer, CIF, Okemos (Mich.) HS

No player improved their draft stock more than Bonemer did last summer. He pairs plus speed with plus raw power potential and was one of the most impressive in-game hitters of the class as well. He has a chance to become the highest-picked prep player out of Michigan since Derek Jeter, who was taken No. 6 overall in 1992.

Slade Caldwell, OF, Valley View HS, Jonesboro, Ark.

Caldwell is a spark plug at the top of a lineup and pairs double-plus speed with a short and compact swing that leads to line drives all over the field. He can get after the ball in center with the best outfielders in the class, and while he might not offer much future physical projection or standout power, he’s among the most polished players you will find in all phases of the game.

Konnor Griffin, OF, Jackson Prep, Flowood, Miss.

Griffin received votes as a middle infielder as well. His package of physical tools is the envy of the 2024 class, thanks to double-plus speed, easy plus arm strength, plus raw power and above-average or better defensive potential at multiple positions. His upside potential is significant and his hitting track record throughout high school is strong.

Dante Nori, OF, Northville (Mich.) HS

Nori will face criticism for his advanced age—he’ll be 20 this October—but in terms of pure hitting ability there aren’t many names who will land on a list before him. He’s one of the best runners in the class and also has solid power potential, though he’s more of a line drive hitter in games who will show off the power in batting practice. He should be an above-average defender in center field as well. 

Cam Caminiti, SP, Saguaro HS, Scottsdale, Ariz.

Originally a member of the 2025 class, Caminiti reclassified for 2024 and is now viewed as one of the top pitchers in the class. He could be a legitimate two-way player in college if he makes it to campus at LSU, though his mid-90s fastball and impressive touch and feel on the mound has led MLB scouts to dream of his upside potential as a starter. Caminit joins Arrambide as the only other unanimous first team member.

Levi Sterling, SP, Notre Dame HS, Sherman Oaks, Calif.

Sterling has a plethora of starter traits and up-arrow indicators: He has a lean and projectable frame at 6-foot-4, 190 pounds, he sits in the low 90s and will touch mid 90s, he has shown feel to spin multiple breaking balls that could be above-average or better, his control is among the best in the class and he’ll also be 17 on draft day. 

Joey Oakie, SP, Ankeny (Iowa) Centennial HS

Oakie has made strides with his velocity in the last two years or so, and now sits in the low 90s and has been up to 96 while pairing that fastball with a mid-80s slider that scouting directors voted as the best slider in the class. His arsenal plays up thanks to a lower release point that adds deception.

William Schmidt, SP, Catholic HS, Baton Rouge, La.

Nobody spins the ball like Schmidt. His 3,000 rpm curveball was voted as the best overall breaking ball in the prep ranks—typically someone’s slider fits that category—and his ability to land the pitch despite its tremendous depth and movement make it an easy plus projection. On top of his hammer curveball, Schmidt has a low-90s fastball and has been up to 95-96 mph.

Ryan Sloan, SP, York HS, Elmhurst, Ill.

Sloan is a power righthander in the making with a physical, 6-foot-4, 220-pound frame and a fastball that regularly gets into the mid 90s. While workhorse starters are an endangered species, Sloan has the frame and pitch mix of the profile associated with such pitches, with a solid slider, curveball and changeup to back up the heater.

Second Team

Pos	Player	School
C	Hunter Carns	First Coast HS, Jacksonville, Fla.
MIF	Bryce Rainer	Harvard-Westlake HS, Sudio City, Calif.
MIF	Owen Paino	Ketcham HS, Wappingers Falls, N.Y.
CIF	Noah Franco	IMG Academy, Bradenton, Fla.
CIF	Chase Harlan	Central Bucks East HS, Doylestown, Pa.
OF	Derek Curiel	Orange (Calif.) Lutheran HS
OF	Garrett Shull	Enid (Okla.) HS
OF	Griffin Burkholder	Freedom HS, Woodbridge, Va.
SP	Tegan Kuhns	Gettysburg Area (Pa.) HS
SP	Owen Hall	Edmond North (Okla.) HS
SP	Anson Seibert	Blue Valley Southwest HS, Overland Park, Kan.
SP	David Shields	Mt. Lebanon HS, Pittsburgh
SP	Boston Bateman	Adolfo Camarillo (Calif.) HS

Third Team

Pos	Player	School
C	Burke Mabeus	Bishop Gorman HS, Las Vegas
MIF	Tyler Bell	Lincoln-Way East HS, Frankfort, Ill.
MIF	Charlie Bates	Palo Alto (Calif.) HS
CIF	Aiden Harris	PDG Academy, Fredericksburg, Va.
CIF	Kale Fountain	Norris HS, Firth, Neb.
OF	Braylon Payne	Fort Bend Elkins HS, Missouri City, Texas
OF	Michael Mullinax	North Cobb Christian HS, Kennesaw, Ga.
OF	Dean Moss*	IMG Academy, Bradenton, Fla.
SP	Carson Wiggins	Roland (Okla.) HS
SP	Ethan Schiefelbein	Corona (Calif.) HS
SP	Bryce Rainer	Harvard-Westlake HS, Sudio City, Calif.
SP	Trey Gregory-Alford	Coronado HS, Colorado Springs, Col.
SP	Chase Mobley	Durant HS, Plant City, Fla.

Best Athlete

1. Konnor Griffin, SS/OF, Jackson Prep, Flowood, Miss.
2. Slade Caldwell, OF, Valley View HS, Jonesboro, Ark.
3. Bryce Rainer, SS/RHP, Harvard-Westlake HS, Studio City, Calif.

Best Pure Hitter

1. PJ Morlando, 1B/OF, Summerville (S.C.) HS
2. Carter Johnson, SS, Oxford (Ala.) HS
3. Slade Caldwell, OF, Valley View HS, Jonesboro, Ark.

Best Power

1. PJ Morlando, 1B/OF, Summerville (S.C.) HS
2. Aiden Harris, 3B, PDG Academy, Fredericksburg, Va.
3. Myles Bailey, 1B, Lincoln HS, Tallahassee, Fla.

Fastest Runner

1. Dante Nori, OF, Northville (Mich.) HS
2. Slade Caldwell, OF, Valley View HS, Jonesboro, Ark.
3. Konnor Griffin, SS/OF, Jackson Prep, Flowood, Miss.

Best Defensive Infielder

1. Manny Marin, SS, Elite Squad Baseball Academy, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
2. Ty Southisene, SS, Basic HS, Henderson, Nev.
3. Charlie Bates, SS, Palo Alto (Calif.) HS

Best Defensive Outfielder

1. Slade Caldwell, OF, Valley View HS, Jonesboro, Ark.
2. Derek Curiel, OF, Orange (Calif.) Lutheran HS
3. Dante Nori, OF, Northville (Mich.) HS

Best Infield Arm

1. Bryce Rainer, SS/RHP, Harvard-Westlake HS, Studio City, Calif.
2. Andrew Modugno, 3B, IMG Academy, Bradenton, Fla.
3. Wyatt Sanford, SS, Independence HS, Frisco, Texas

Best Outfield Arm

1. Konnor Griffin, SS/OF, Jackson Prep, Flowood, Miss.
2. Noah Franco, OF/1B, IMG Academy, Bradenton, Fla.
3. Garrett Shull, OF, Enid (Okla.) HS

Best Catcher Arm

1. Cade Arrambide, C, Tomball (Texas) HS
2. Anderson French, C, Red Land HS, Lewisberry, Pa.
3. Burke Mabeus, C, Bishop Gorman HS, Las Vegas

Best Fastball

1. Carson Wiggins, RHP, Roland (Okla.) HS
2. Connor Gatwood, RHP, Baker HS, Mobile, Ala.
3. Lazaro Collera, RHP, Florida Christian HS, Miami

Best Fastball Movement

1. Joey Oakie, RHP, Ankeny (Iowa) Centennial HS
2. Levi Sterling, RHP, Notre Dame HS, Sherman Oaks, Calif.
3. Anson Seibert, RHP, Blue Valley Southwest HS, Overland Park, Kan.

Best Breaking Ball

1. William Schmidt, RHP, Catholic HS, Baton Rouge, La. (CB)
2. Joey Oakie, RHP, Ankeny (Iowa) Centennial HS (SL)
3. Trey Gregory-Alford, Coronado HS, Colorado Springs, Col. (SL)

Best Changeup

1. Ethan Schiefelbein, LHP, Corona (Calif.) HS
2. William Kirk, LHP, Ramsey (N.J.) HS
3. Levi Sterling, RHP, Notre Dame HS, Sherman Oaks, Calif.

Best Command

1. Cam Caminiti, LHP, Saguaro HS, Scottsdale, Ariz.
2. Levi Sterling, RHP, Notre Dame HS, Sherman Oaks, Calif.
3. Ethan Schiefelbein, LHP, Corona (Calif.) HS

Best Athlete (Pitcher)

1. Cam Caminiti, LHP, Saguaro HS, Scottsdale, Ariz.
2. William Schmidt, RHP, Catholic HS, Baton Rouge, La.
3. Levi Sterling, RHP, Notre Dame HS, Sherman Oaks, Calif.

Closest To the Majors

1. PJ Morlando, 1B/OF, Summerville (S.C.) HS
2. Cam Caminiti, LHP, Saguaro HS, Scottsdale, Ariz.
3. Slade Caldwell, OF, Valley View HS, Jonesboro, Ark.