Leading up to the start of the high school season, we will count down the Top 25 preseason teams every day as part of our comprehensive season coverage:

Team: Arnold
Preseasonk Rank: 25
2023 Record: 17-10
Playoff Run: Regional Semifinals
FHSAA Class: 4A
Head Coach: Chris Jones

TOP PLAYERS
Name, Position, Class (College Commitment)
Cooper Moss, RHP/3B, 2025 (Florida)
Eli Blair, LHP/1B, 2025 (Florida)
Josh Lindsey, SS, 2025
Johnny Mack Jones, C, 2026
Mason Laymon, 3B/2B, 2026

X-FACTOR

Ryan Laymon, RHP/OF, 2024. "Had a tremendous fall. If he can be consistent as a top 3 option for us on the mound, we will have a chance to have a really nice year. Also has been excellent in CF and with the bat. If he has a big year, we have a legitimate chance on making it to Fort Myers at the end of the year."

OUTLOOK

Coach Jones: "Arnold has a lot of returning experience including a large, talented 2025 class that represented 5 every day starters last year against one of the toughest strength of schedules around. Two University of Florida commits on the mound have a chance to lead the way for Arnold to make a run in the playoffs. The leadership and contributions of the Senior class could be the X factor for this team in their goal of making their first trip to Fort Myers for the Final Four."

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

SHOWCASE	STATE	DATE	LOCATION
Tampa Preseason ID	FL	01/13	Berkeley Prep - Tampa, FL
South FL Preseason ID	FL	01/14	Stoneman Douglas - Parkland, FL
2024 FL Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)	FL	01/20	Jackie Robinson Ballpark - Daytona, FL
Super 60 Pro Showcase	NATIONAL	02/04	The MAX - McCook, IL