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: Stoneman Douglas
Preseason Rank: 3
2024 Record: 26-6
Playoff Run: State Champions
FHSAA Class: 7A
Head Coach: Todd Fitz-Gerald

TOP PLAYERS
Name, Position, Class (College Commitment)
Erik Torres, SS (Eastern Kentucky)
Nick Diaz, OF (College of Charleston)
Bennett Gary, OF (Miami)
Lorenzo Laurel, OF (Florida)
Drew Freeman, C (Louisville)
Gio Rojas, DH/LHP (Miami)
Luke Cherry, LHP (UNF)
Jake Rizzo, OF (Dayton)
Michael Ossenfort, 3B

X-FACTOR

Michael Ossenfort / Lorenzo Laurel

OUTLOOK

Coach Fitz-Gerald - "We will be deep on the mound, especially with starting pitching. We have 7 lefties on the staff and they all will give different looks, Gio Rojas, Luke Cherry, and Breylynn Courtney are all seasoned and experienced. They will be relied on heavily. The defense will be strong as usual and offensively we are a work in progress if we can figure it out on the offensive side, we will be as good as anyone."

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