As the crack of bats and cheers from the stands echo through the sun-drenched fields, the Tucson High Badgers gear up for what promises to be an exhilarating 2024 baseball season. Head Coach Mark Morris, the guiding force behind the team, instills a spirit of determination and excellence in his players, setting the stage for another great season to come for the Badgers.

High School: Tucson High School
Coach: Mark Morris
AIA Classification: 6A
Conference: South

Recap of the 2023 Season: The Badgers are coming off an impressive 23-9 season, showcasing their prowess in a competitive 6A South conference. Finishing with an unblemished 6-0 record in conference play, the Badgers fell just short in the 6A Quarter Finals against Queen Creek. Despite the setback, the resilience and tenacity displayed by the team fueled a sense of anticipation for the upcoming season.

PBR FUTURE GAMES

‘25 OF/LHP Gennaro Brito (Tucson)

with solid rounds during BP. Showed quick hands with length through the finish carrying balls to multiple parts of the field. #PBRFG23 | @Nanobrito1 | @tucson pic.twitter.com/GxUFqSLc4w

— Prep Baseball Arizona (@PBRArizona) July 27, 2023

Returning Talents: The Badgers are fortunate to welcome back some of their star players, each bringing a unique skill set to the diamond. Gennaro Brito, a left-handed pitcher and outfielder from the class of 2025, stood out as a future game attendee in 2023. His versatility and prowess on the mound make him a key asset for the Badgers. Juan Hernandez, a right-handed pitcher and outfielder from the class of 2025, shares the spotlight as another attendee of the 2023 future game. The 2024 season also sees the return of Jaden Leon, an infielder who adds depth and skill to the Badgers' lineup. Leon is coming off a big showing that this years Upperclass Preseason All State Games where he hit a moon shot over the left center field wall in the game play portion. 

25’ OF/RHP Juan Hernandez
(Tucson)@PBR_Uncommitted the FG rep shoots a line drive single over the SS for the @tucsonchamps legit 2-way prospect with a FB that’s been up to 89 from the right side.@JuanHer86334785 pic.twitter.com/Jw6xQ3pMBb

— Prep Baseball Arizona (@PBRArizona) September 9, 2023

Aspirations for 2024: With the taste of both triumphs and challenges from the previous season, the Badgers set their sights on supremacy in the south. As they chase victory, the Badgers aim not only to dominate the 6A South conference but to make a lasting impression on the Arizona high school baseball season and look to move far in the 2024 AIA playoffs come May. 

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SS Jaden Leon
2024, Tucson

Following a strong performance at the dish during yesterday’s workout, Leon does it here in-game with a bomb over the LCF fence.

Quality weekend so far for the @PBR_Uncommitted senior out of Tucson.… pic.twitter.com/FvaG8RyQoc

— Prep Baseball Arizona (@PBRArizona) February 4, 2024

UPCOMING EVENTS

SHOWCASE	STATE	DATE	LOCATION
Arizona Rising Stars ID	AZ	04/13	Grand Canyon University - Phoenix, AZ
Arizona Rising Stars ID - Session 2	AZ	04/27	Grand Canyon University - Phoenix, AZ

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