SBLive Florida Baseball Rankings (April 18): Stoneman Douglas takes over top spot

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 18, 2022

1. Stoneman Douglas (18-2)

Previous Rank: 2

Last Week: Defeated Archbishop McCarthy 6-2, Defeated Western Branch (VA) 11-1

This Week: vs West Boca Raton (Tues.), at Coral Glades (Wed.), at Western (Thu.)

The Eagles, who won the 2022 National High School Invitational on April 9, move up to No. 1 in this week’s SBLive Florida baseball rankings.

2. St. John’s Country Day (15-2)

Previous Rank: 3

Last Week: Defeated Tocoi Creek 16-1, Defeated University Christian 5-0

This Week: vs Ridgeview (Tues.), vs Christ’s Church Academy (Wed.), vs Bartram Trail (Fri.)

The Spartans have won two straight games since their loss in the NHSI Championship game to Stoneman Douglas.

3. IMG Academy (17-2)

Previous Rank: 1

Last Week: Defeated Jesuit 7-1, Lost to Miami Christian 8-4

This Week: at Montverde Academy (Tues.), at Jesuit (Fri.)

The Ascenders drop to No. 3 after losing to Miami Christian. 

4. Berkeley Prep (20-0)

Previous Rank: 4

Last Week: Defeated Tampa Catholic 9-0, Defeated Lakewood 15-0

This Week: vs Out-of-Door Academy (Tues.), vs Calvary Christian (Fri.), at Calvary Christian (Sat.)

The Buccaneers outscored their opponents 24-0 in their two games last week.

5. American Heritage Plantation (17-2)

Previous Rank: 5

Last Week: Defeated Somerset Academy 13-7, Defeated Hialeah Educational Academy 6-3

This Week: vs Westminster Christian (Tues.), vs Dwyer (Wed.)

The Patriots come into this week on a 14-game winning streak.

6. Calvary Christian (Clearwater) (19-1)

Previous Rank: 6

Last Week: Defeated Clearwater Central Catholic 14-1, Defeated Venice 9-0, Defeated Hollins 8-0

This Week: at Venice (Tues.), at Berkeley Prep (Fri.), vs Berkeley Prep (Sat.)

The Warriors will have a home-and-home series with Berkeley Prep later this week.

7. The First Academy (Orlando) (17-3)

Previous Rank: 9

Last Week: Defeated Trinity Catholic 15-0, Defeated St. Cloud 10-0

This Week: at Bishop Moore (Wed.), vs Lake Minneola (Fri.)

The Royals moved up two spots to No. 7 in this week’s SBLive Florida baseball rankings.

8. Tate (16-2)

Previous Rank: 13

Last Week: Defeated Navarre 20-0, Defeated Pace 2-0

This Week: vs Booker T. Washington (Pensacola) (Tues.), vs Pine Forest (Wed.), vs Pensacola (Fri.)

The Aggies have won four straight games entering play this week.

9. Pace (15-3)

Previous Rank: 8

Last Week: Defeated Booker T. Washington (Pensacola) 10-7, Lost to Tate 2-0

This Week: vs Niceville (Tues.), vs Mosley (Thu.), vs Milton (Fri.)

The Patriots continue their four-game home stretch tomorrow night, as they host Niceville.

10. Melbourne (17-1)

Previous Rank: 12

Last Week: Defeated Titusville 7-3

This Week: vs Gateway (Tues.), vs Merritt Island (Thu.)

The Bulldogs come into play this week on a 10-game winning streak.

11. Fort Myers (18-1)

Previous Rank: Not Ranked

Last Week: Defeated South Fort Myers 4-1, Defeated Charlotte 16-2

This Week: vs North Fort Myers (Wed.), at Gulf Coast (Thu.), vs Island Coast (Fri.)

The Green Wave enter the SBLive Florida baseball rankings for the first time this season.

12. Trinity Christian Academy (Jacksonville) (15-5)

Previous Rank: Not Ranked

Last Week: Defeated Bishop Snyder 12-2, Defeated Baker County 3-1, Defeated Clay 6-0

This Week: vs Bolles (Tues.), vs Flagler Palm Coast (Thu.)

The Conquerors enter this week’s SBLive Florida baseball rankings at No. 12

13. Mater Lakes Academy (17-4)

Previous Rank: 10

Last Week: Defeated Goleman 8-0, Defeated McArthur 6-1, Lost to Florida Christian 5-1

This Week: vs Hialeah Educational Academy (Wed.), vs Varela (Thu.)

The Bears had their 8-game winning streak snapped in their last game.

14. Miami Christian (18-4)

Previous Rank: Not Ranked

Last Week: Defeated St. John Paul II Academy (Boca Raton) 3-2, Defeated IMG Academy 8-4

This Week: vs West Broward (Mon.)

The Victors are in the SBLive Florida baseball rankings for the first time this season, after knocking off nationally ranked IMG Academy in their last game.

15. Sandalwood (Jacksonville) (15-2)

Previous Rank: Not Ranked

Last Week: Defeated Atlantic Coast 10-8, Defeated Eagle’s View 7-3, Defeated Christ’s Church Academy 16-1

This Week: No games scheduled

The Saints round out the SBLive Florida baseball rankings, inside the top 15 for the first time this season.

On The Bubble: Apopka, Columbia (Lake City), Columbus (Miami), Doral Academy, East Lake, Fletcher, George Jenkins, Jesuit (Tampa), Jupiter, Lake Brantley, Leon (Tallahassee), Mitchell, Monsignor Pace, Out-of-Door Academy, Park Vista, Pensacola Catholic, Plant (Tampa), Providence, Sickles, Westminster Christian, Windermere.