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: Rio Hondo
Head Coach: Sergio Gonzalez
UIL Classification: District 32-3A
Team Strengths: Experience
2024 Record (Playoff Finish): 25-6 (Area Finalists)
Key Players Lost: Christian Lozano

 

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TOP RETURNING PLAYERS

• UTL Ruben Castellanos (2025; uncommitted) - 2024 Second Team All-State, 2024 District Most Valuable Player
• SS Caleb Sandoval (2025; uncommitted) - 2024 First Team All-District
• C Aidyn Flores (2025; uncommitted) - 2024 First Team All-District
• RHP/3B Rodrigo Saucedo (2025; uncommitted) - 2024 First Team All-District
• OF Cesar Perea (2025; uncommitted) - 2024 First Team All-District
• OF Julian Serna (2025; uncommitted)
• RHP/1B Christopher Galvan (2026; uncommitted) 2024 THSBCA Third Team All-State, 2024 TSWA Second Team All-State

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TOP NEWCOMERS

• OF Juan Padilla (2026; uncommitted)
• P Adrian Betancourt (2026; uncommitted)
• UTL Marcus Flores (2026; uncommitted)

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FRESHMEN TO FOLLOW

• INF Sebastian Gonzalez (2028)

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TEAM OUTLOOK

Head Coach Sergio Gonzalez and the Rio Hondo Bobcats enter the 2025 season poised for another strong campaign following a stellar 25-6 record in 2024, which saw them advance to the Area Finals. With experience as the team's defining strength, the Bobcats return a deep roster of proven talent, including several All-State and All-District honorees. Their wealth of seasoned players positions Rio Hondo as a contender for a deeper playoff run this year.

Leading the charge for Rio Hondo is utility player Ruben Castellanos, who earned 2024 Second Team All-State and District MVP honors. Joining him are shortstop Caleb Sandoval, catcher Aidyn Flores, and the versatile RHP/3B Rodrigo Saucedo—all 2024 First Team All-District selections. Outfielders Cesar Perea and Julian Serna further bolster the lineup with their speed and defensive prowess, while RHP/1B Christopher Galvan, a dual All-State honoree in 2024, anchors the pitching staff. This core group’s chemistry and ability to perform in key moments will be critical as the Bobcats aim for district supremacy and a deeper postseason run in 2025.

Adding to the team's depth are promising newcomers like outfielder Juan Padilla, pitcher Adrian Betancourt, and utility player Marcus Flores, all from the class of 2026. Their development will be instrumental in providing the Bobcats with fresh energy and versatility. Additionally, the program is keeping an eye on Sebastian Gonzalez, a freshman infielder from the class of 2028, who could make an early impact. With a mix of battle-tested veterans and exciting young talent, Rio Hondo is well-equipped to make 2025 a season to remember.

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Find more information on the 2025 Rio Hondo program below:

+ Rio Hondo 2025 Schedule
+ Follow Rio Hondo Baseball on X: @RHbaseballFAITH
+ Prep Baseball Texas, Power 30 Homepage

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