Loca high school baseball standouts, current and past, were in the spotlight this week.

Five players with area ties were selected in the Major League Draft with Ryan Mitchell heading the way. Houston’s shortstop was taken by the St. Louis Cardinals in the second round, capping off a senior year that saw him when Daily Memphian player of the year honors.

Mitchell will aim to follow the path of Brent Rooker, the ECS grad who played in his second all-star game. Rooker also took part in the home run derby where he fulfilled a promise to a former coach.

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Former ECS baseball standout joins MLB Home Run Derby By The Associated Press

Astros draft former Collierville ace By John Varlas

Former Melrose and Memphis big man earns Hall of Fame honors By The Daily Memphian Staff

Prep football 2025: Several locals could be in the Mr. Football mix By John Varlas

Daily Memphian's sports staff wins three first places in state writing contest By The Daily Memphian Staff

Memphis high school football commitment tracker By John Varlas

Houston's Justin Frison moves past injury By John Varlas

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