Leading up to the start of the high school season, we will count down the Top 25 preseason teams every day as part of our comprehensive season coverage:

                 

Team: Pensacola Catholic
Preseasonk Rank: 7
2023 Record: 19-8
Playoff Run: Regional Quarterfinals
FHSAA Class: 3A
Head Coach: Richard LaBounty

TOP PLAYERS
Name, Position, Class (College Commitment)
Chris Rembert, 2B, 2024 (Auburn)
Colton Guillot, SS/P, 2026 (Duke)
Jalen Moton, INF, 2026 (Florida State)
Jackson Kohr, P, 2024 (West Alabama)
Parker Granse, P/OF, 2026 (Miami)
Gavin Howard, INF, 2025 (Georgia Tech) 
Brock Clayton, C, 2024 (Florida)
Braylon Nelson, P/INF, 2026 (Florida State)
Eli Jones, P, 2024 (Florida State)

X-FACTOR

Eli Jones is coming off an arm injury and will not be ready for opening day, but we are hoping he can be our X Factor as we get deeper into the season.

OUTLOOK

Coach LaBounty: "We have ten players that are either signed or committed to play at the next level, with 8 of them being bound for the ACC or SEC. We expect to compete at a high level out of the gate and are hopeful that we can remain healthy and productive throughout the season and into the playoffs. We have high expectations and expect to compete for a state championship and to be in consideration for a national title. We think that from top to bottom, on paper, that we are at least as talented as our undefeated 2013 national championship team."

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