SBLive Florida Baseball Rankings (April 11): Westminster Christian moves into rankings at No. 14

Here are SBLive's statewide high school baseball rankings, which span all classifications. SBLive’s Florida baseball rankings are compiled by Ross Van De Griek and will be released weekly during the 2022 season.

SBLIVE FLORIDA BASEBALL RANKINGS

April 11, 2022

1. IMG Academy (15-1)

Previous Rank: 1

Last Week: Defeated Sunshine State Elite Academy 12-2

This Week: vs Archbishop McCarthy (Tues.), vs Jesuit (Wed.), vs Miami Christian (Fri.)

The Ascenders remain at the top of our SBLive Florida baseball rankings.

2. Stoneman Douglas (16-2)

Previous Rank: 3

Last Week: Defeated Conley (NC) 15-0, Defeated Yucaipa (CA) 12-1, Defeated Orange Lutheran (CA) 11-0, Defeated St. John’s Country Day 5-3

This Week: vs Archbishop McCarthy (Wed.), vs Western Branch (VA) (Thu.)

The Eagles went 4-0 last week and won the National High School Invitational championship last week in Cary, North Carolina.

3. St. John’s Country Day (12-2)

Previous Rank: 2

Last Week: Defeated Servite (CA) 8-4, Defeated Don Bosco Prep (NJ) 12-2, Lost to Stoneman Douglas 5-3

This Week: vs Tocoi Creek (Wed.), at University Christian (Thu.)

The Spartans return to Florida, following a 3-1 week at the National High School Invitational.

4. Berkeley Prep (18-0)

Previous Rank: 4

Last Week: Defeated Brooks-DeBartolo 11-1, Defeated St. Petersburg Catholic 16-5, Defeated Steinbrenner 15-2

This Week: vs Tampa Catholic (Tues.), vs Lakewood (Thu.)

The Buccaneers remain No. 4 in this week’s SBLive Florida baseball rankings.

5. American Heritage Plantation (15-2)

Previous Rank: 7

Last Week: Defeated Keys Gate 2-1, Defeated Chaminade-Madonna 12-2, Defeated Archbishop McCarthy 8-7

This Week: vs Somerset Academy (Tues.), vs Hialeah Educational Academy (Wed.)

The Patriots round out the top five, in this week’s SBLive Florida baseball rankings.

6. Calvary Christian (Clearwater) (16-1)

Previous Rank: 8

Last Week: Defeated Tampa Prep 18-1, Defeated Dunedin 8-0, Defeated St. Pius Catholic (GA) 11-1

This Week: at Clearwater Central Catholic (Mon.), vs Venice (Tues.), at Hollins (Thu.)

The Warriors are up to No. 6 in this week’s SBLive Florida baseball rankings and have won three straight games.

7. Taravella (13-3)

Previous Rank: 6

Last Week: Lost to Western 14-4, Defeated Miami Springs 6-5, Defeated Coral Glades 13-7

This Week: vs South Broward (Mon.), vs Western Branch (VA) (Wed.), vs West Broward (Thu.)

The Trojans return home to begin a four-game homestand tonight, as they host South Broward in a non-district game.

8. Pace (14-2)

Previous Rank: 9

Last Week: Defeated Creekview (GA) 11-1, Defeated Crestview 13-0, Defeated Daphne (AL) 3-1

This Week: at Booker T. Washington (Pensacola) (Tues.), vs Tate (Fri.)

The Patriots may be one of the hottest teams in the state (regardless of classification) as they come into this week riding an 11-game winning streak.

9. The First Academy (Orlando) (15-3)

Previous Rank: 5

Last Week: Lost to Basic (NV) 6-3, Lost to Hanover (VA) 9-2, Defeated Huntington Beach (CA) 13-8

This Week: vs Trinity Catholic (Tues.), vs St. Cloud (Thu.)

The Royals return to Florida, following a tough 1-2 trip to the National High School Invitational last week, hosting two games this week.

10. Mater Lakes Academy (15-3)

Previous Rank: 12

Last Week: Defeated Doral Academy 9-4, Defeated Sagemont 10-0

This Week: vs Goleman (Mon.), at Florida Christian (Thu.)

The Bears have won six consecutive games coming into this week.

11. Pensacola Catholic (12-4)

Previous Rank: 14

Last Week: Defeated Owensboro Catholic (KY) 10-9, Defeated Lincoln (Tallahassee) 8-5

This Week: vs Niceville (Mon.), at Gulf Breeze (Tues.), at Mosley (Wed.)

The Crusaders return to action beginning a stretch of three games in three days tonight, as they host Niceville High School.

12. Melbourne (16-1)

Previous Rank: 13

Last Week: Defeated Palm Bay 10-0, Defeated Bethlehem Christian Academy (GA) 10-0, Defeated Satellite 9-0

This Week: vs Titusville (Tues.)

The Bulldogs complete a 3-0 week and do not allow a run, outscoring opponents 29-0.

13. Tate (14-2)

Previous Rank: 15

Last Week: Defeated Mitchell 5-3, Defeated Wiregrass Ranch 11-4

This Week: at Navarre (Tues.), at Pace (Fri.)

The Aggies return to the Panhandle following their 2-0 week in the Tampa Bay area.

14. Westminster Christian (13-4)

Previous Rank: Not Ranked

Last Week: Defeated Gulliver Prep 6-5, Defeated Miami Killian 14-4

This Week: vs River Bluff (SC) (Mon.), vs AC Flora (SC) (Tues.), vs Hammond (SC) (Wed.)

The Warriors are heading to South Carolina to take part in the Forest Acres Classic (April 11-14, 2022)

15. Mitchell (12-4)

Previous Rank: 10

Last Week: Lost to Wiregrass Ranch 8-6, Defeated Wiregrass Ranch 14-10, Lost to Tate 5-3

This Week: vs IMG Academy Black (Tues.), at Seminole (Thu.)

The Mustangs round out this week’s SBLive Florida baseball rankings, following a tough 1-2 week last week.

On The Bubble: Apopka, Bartram Trail, Columbia (Lake City), Columbus (Miami), Doral Academy, Fort Myers, Jesuit (Tampa), Jupiter, Lake Brantley, Miami Christian, Monsignor Pace, Trinity Christian Academy (Jacksonville), Ocala Forest, Park Vista, Plant, Sickles, Windermere, Wiregrass Ranch