2025 High School Team Preview: Grapevine Mustangs
January 7, 2025
The 2025 Texas high school baseball season is quickly approaching and, as usual, excitement is abound throughout the state. Players and coaches have been working in preparation for the upcoming season and, as is the case each year, there are some very talented players and teams across Texas.
Teams across the state have goals and aspirations to finish their seasons in Austin at the UIL State Tournament in June, but there is plenty of work to be done before that becomes reality. We hope to familiarize our readers with many of the teams across the state as we preview individual teams across Texas. We will take you right up to first pitch this season with these team previews, eventually releasing our Preseason Power 30 rankings that’ll carry us into the opening week of action.
Please keep checking back throughout the season as we will be your one-stop shop for everything related to high school baseball across the state. Each week we will be releasing our Players of the Week and updating the Power 30 rankings.
Our 2025 preseason coverage continues today.
High School: Grapevine
Head Coach: Jimmy Webster
UIL Classification: 6-5A
Team Strengths: Athleticism and Experience
2024 Record (Playoff Finish): 40-5 (District Champions and State Champions)
Key Players Lost: Sammy Kelley, Ryan Williams, Dasan Hill (Minnesota Twins), JoJo Kubo, Luke Schreyer, Brenton Lee, Peyton Tatum
TOP RETURNING PLAYERS
- OF Brady Boozer (2025; Navarro JC) - 2024 Second Team All-District
- 1B Jarett Boswell (2025; Odessa JC) - 2024 All-State, 2024 District Most Valuable Player
- INF Colin Park (2025; uncommitted)
- OF Jack Pettigrew (2025; Southwestern)
- C Gianni Corral (2026; uncommitted) - 2024 District Defensive Most Valuable Player
- 3B Lale Esquivel (2026; uncommitted) - 2024 First Team All-District, 2022 Prep Baseball Junior Future Games Participant
- LHP/OF Zack Goldstein (2026; uncommitted) - 2024 First Team All-District
TOP NEWCOMERS
- RHP Benjamin Chen (2025; Modesto JC)
- RHP Sam DuRard (2025; Centenary)
- RHP Blaine Swartz (2025; NOCTONK)
- SS Connor Ray (2027)
- LHP/1B Luke Esquivel (2028; LSU)
FRESHMEN TO FOLLOW
- LHP/1B Luke Esquivel (2028; LSU)
SEMLER’S PROSPECTS TO FOLLOW
“Brady Boozer, SH/OF: Athletic with room to add needed strength. 6.52 60 yd. Upside to bat/power with adjustments. Solid defender with range present. Love the upside, great sign for Navarro. Gianni Corral, RHH/C, 2026: Room to add needed strength. Near avg arm strength with 1.93/2.0 pop times in workouts. Line drive appr/contact. Developing behind the plate. Lale Esquivel, RHH/OF/INF, 2026: Will add strength for big/physical build. Shows hard contact off barrel. Moves well in OF. Like the bat/power combo in future. Zack Goldstein, LHH/OF/LHP, 2026: LHP shows feel for stuff. FB will add velocity in future. Feel for secondary. Pitch-ability. LHH/OF Solid hitter opportunities for adjustments, like the upside to hit ability. Surprising power. Steady defender in OF. Like the athlete and projection for adding lean strength in future. Good player. Luke Esquivel, LHP/LHH, 2028 Grad: Name to know.”
TEAM OUTLOOK
The Grapevine Mustangs, led by head coach Jimmy Webster, enter the 2025 season riding high after an incredible 2024 campaign that saw them finish 40-5 as District Champions and State Champions. With a core of experienced and athletic players returning, Grapevine looks poised to defend its state title and continue its dominance on the diamond. Coach Webster’s squad will combine seasoned veterans and emerging talent, creating a well-rounded and competitive team again for 2025.
Athleticism and experience will be the strength of this year’s Mustangs. Returning standout Brady Boozer (Navarro JC) brings a steady bat and reliable defense in the outfield, while Jarett Boswell (Odessa JC), the reigning District MVP and All-State honoree, provides power and leadership at first base. Colin Park, a versatile infielder, will add depth and consistency, while the dynamic duo of Gianni Corral (2026 District Defensive MVP) behind the plate and Lale Esquivel (2024 First Team All-District) at third base fortifies the infield. Two-way talent Zack Goldstein (2024 First Team All-District) gives Grapevine flexibility with his left-handed pitching and strong outfield play. OF Jack Pettigrew (Southwestern) is another bat to know in the Mustangs' lineup, and should provide added stability to the offense.
The Mustangs also boast a promising group of newcomers ready to make an immediate impact. Right-handers Benjamin Chen (Modesto JC), Sam DuRard (Centenary), and Blaine Swartz (NOCTONK) deepen the pitching staff, while Connor Ray (2027) steps in as a promising young shortstop. Freshman phenom Luke Esquivel (LSU commit) will be a key player to watch, bringing both pitching and hitting depth to the team. His unique combination of size, skill, and maturity could make him a significant contributor early in his high school career.
With a mix of proven leaders, exciting newcomers, and future stars, Grapevine’s 2025 outlook is as bright as ever. The Mustangs’ combination of athleticism, experience, and talent positions them as heavy favorites to repeat as state champions. Coach Webster’s squad will likely be the team to beat in the state’s 5A class again in 2025.
Find more information on the 2025 Grapevine program below:
+ Grapevine 2025 Schedule
+ Follow Grapevine Baseball on X: @Gvinebaseball
+ Prep Baseball Texas, Power 30 Homepage