2025 Power25 Countdown: No. 13 The First Academy
January 21, 2025
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: The First Academy
Preseason Rank: 13
2024 Record: 24-7
Playoff Run: State Semifinals
FHSAA Class: 2A
Head Coach: Alan Kunkel
TOP PLAYERS
Name, Position, Class (College Commitment)
Remo Indomenico, OF, 2025 (Oklahoma State)
Thomas Achey, LHP, 2025 (Stetson)
Kyle Hopper, RHP, 2025 (Jacksonville)
Austin Pierzynski, C, 2025 (UAB)
Blake Fields, OF, 2025
Roy Rodriguez, SS, 2025 (Saint Leo)
Erick Martinez, 3B, 2025 (Dyersburg State)
Luis Machado, OF, 2025
Tyler Arafet, RHP, 2026
Ryon Smith, RHP, 2026
X-FACTOR
Remo Indomenico
OUTLOOK
After a run to states in 2024, The First Academy is fully loaded to make another trip to Fort Myers. After mid-season coaching uncertainty in 2024, The Royals bring in Alan Kunkel from the college ranks to help guide this talented team to where they need to be.
Upcoming Events
Showcase | State | Date | Location |
Super 60 Pro Showcase | NATIONAL | 02/02 | The MAX - McCook, IL |
Tampa Rising Stars Games | FL | 04/19 | Berkeley Prep - Tampa, FL |