The Kansas high school baseball season kicks off on March 19, opening day for regular season action under KSHSAA regulations. Leading up to opening day, we’ll be publishing our team previews ahead of the 2024 spring season, touching on programs spanning all state classifications, counting down through the official Prep Baseball Kansas Preseason Power 25 Rankings.

Perennially, we’ve submitted a preseason questionnaire to high school head coaches across the entire state. Their responses have been flooding in and we’re using the detailed insight they’ve provided in our team-by-team preseason analysis.

Our 2024 preseason coverage continues today.

High School: Lawrence Free State
Head Coach: Mike Hill (27 years experience)
Classification: 6A
League: Sunflower
2023 Record: 18-7 (Third place finish, 6A)

 

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2024 SEASON OUTLOOK

No. of Returning Starters:

7

Top Returning Players:

Kyle Graves: P-SS: Sr. 5'9", 155.
Ben Graves: P-2B: So, 5''9" 155
Mason Lester: 3B: Sr. 5'11 170
Wesley Cupps: P-1B: Jr. 6'3", 180
Ryan Weishaar: OF: Jr. 5'11, 180
Tyler Jeffries: P-C: Sr. 5'10", 180
Andrew Zimmerscheid: DH-OF: Jr. 5'11, 165
Blaine Larkin: RHP: Jr. 6'4", 190

Coach’s Insight:

“Return entire infield and 7 players from line-up. Top 2 pitchers return. Development of outfield defense and extension of batting order [will be areas of concern]” – Mike Hill, head coach

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Find more information on the 2024 Lawrence Free State program below:

+ Follow them on X: @LFSHSBaseball
+ Visit Prep Baseball Kansas’ 2024 KHSHAA Season Preview page to learn more.

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