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Vote now: Who has been the best sophomore high school baseball player in the country in 2023?

These 20 sophomores have gotten off to hot starts in their high school baseball careers
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Last month we featured 20 sophomores across the country who have been living up to big expectations this high school baseball season.

Now we're giving you, the reader, the chance to vote for the high school baseball player you think is the best sophomore in the country.

Voting will conclude Wednesday, May 17, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time.

Write-ups on each player are below the poll.

Cam Caminiti, Saguaro (Arizona)

An LSU commit, Caminiti is a cousin of the late Ken Caminiti, who won a National League MVP award while playing for the San Diego Padres. Cam Caminiti is a two-way standout who can hit for power and eventually dominate on the mound as a left-handed pitcher.

Sam Cozart, Wesleyan Christian Academy (North Carolina)

Cozart is an imposing right-handed pitcher who stands 6-foot-7 and weighs 240 pounds. The Mississippi State commit struck out 14 in a 3-0 victory earlier this season over T.C. Roberson.

Kayson Cunningham, San Antonio Johnson (Texas)

Cunningham is an athletic middle infielder who is already one of the best contact hitters in Texas while also flashing an elite glove. The sophomore standout has given a verbal commitment to Texas Tech.

Sean Gamble, IMG Academy (Florida)

One of the most feared power hitters in his class, Gamble is an Iowa native who now plays for IMG Academy. The left-handed hitter has seven home runs this season.

Cannon Goldin, Buford (Georgia)

Goldin, who is also a standout football player, swings a smooth bat from the left side. The outfielder has come up with some clutch hits this season and is committed to defending College World Series champion Ole Miss.

Ethan Holliday, Stillwater (Oklahoma)

The son of former All-Star outfielder Matt Holliday, Ethan Holliday is rated the No. 1 sophomore in the country by Perfect Game. He is a left-handed hitting infielder with plenty of pop in his bat. He is committed to Oklahoma State and head coach Josh Holliday, Matt’s older brother.

Coy James, Davie County (North Carolina)

Another Ole Miss commit, James is a standout middle infielder who also received all-conference honors on the football field at free safety. He is a good all-around hitter who is known to launch deep home runs.

Jacob Kendall, Bartram Trail (Florida)

Kendall, an outfielder, is one of the top power hitters in his class. The Florida commit has been a riser in the class of 2025 recruiting rankings.

Dean Moss, IMG Academy (Florida)

Moss has power to all fields from the left side of the dish. The Vanderbilt commit also runs the bases well and knows how to use his athleticism in center field.

Donald Murray, La Mirada (California)

Murray turned in one of the best pitching performances of the season in March against Oaks Christian, striking out 18 in six innings. The right-hander has an elite spin rate on his fastball and slider.

Vaughn Neckar, Vista Murrieta (California)

Neckar is another two-way standout who possesses a power arm from the right side and an advanced hit tool. The LSU commit had a 4-for-4 afternoon at the plate earlier this season while pitching five strong innings.

Xavier Neyens, Mount Vernon (Washington)

Neyens, an Oregon State commit, is a versatile athlete who dominates on the mound and has the ability to play any position in the field. He is also a dangerous hitter from the left side.

Mason Pike, Puyallup (Washington)

Pike, one of the top middle infield recruits on the West Coast, can also bring the heat on the mound. Like fellow Washingtonian Xavier Neyens, Pike is committed to Oregon State.

Eli Pitts, Parkview (Georgia)

A true five-tool player, Pitts is a feared right-handed hitter who can play multiple positions in the field. He is committed to South Carolina.

Jack Ruckert, Catholic (Louisiana)

Ruckert is already one of the top players for nationally ranked Catholic. Back in March, the LSU commit hit a walk-off single in a 1-0 victory over Mandeville.

Cooper Rummel, Dripping Springs (Texas)

Rummel, a right-handed pitcher, knows how to attack hitters with his plus fastball and slider. The Texas commit has ideal size at 6-foot-3 and 205 pounds and is continuing to add velocity.

Landon Schaefer, Fayetteville (Arkansas)

Schaefer has been a two-way impact player for Fayetteville as a sophomore. The Arkansas commit threw a two-hit shutout in a victory earlier this season over Northside and had a game-winning RBI double before that.

Omar Serna, Dobie (Texas)

Serna, an LSU commit, is one of the top defensive catchers in the country. He also has a plus fastball as a right-handed pitcher and can hit for power.

Miguel Sime Jr., Poly Prep (New York)

Another LSU commit, Sime Jr. is a burly right-handed pitcher who brings the heat. Sime Jr. can get outs with his off-speed offerings, but the fastball is his out pitch.

Jayden Stroman, Stony Brook (New York)

The younger brother of current Chicago Cubs pitcher Marcus Stroman, Jayden Stroman is one of the premier arms in the class of 2025. The Duke commit is a switch hitter at the plate.