The race for Ohio high school baseball supremacy is heating up, and the latest USA Today Ohio Super 25 rankings just dropped. This fourth regular-season poll, released on May 12, 2026, brings together sportswriters from across the state to crown the top 25 teams, regardless of division. It's a who's who of diamond talent, and the competition is fierce.

How does the ranking work? A panel of experts from the USA Today network in Ohio submits their own Top 25 lists. A first-place vote is worth 25 points, second place gets 24, and so on down to a single point for the 25th spot. The total points determine the final order, giving us a clear picture of which teams are dominating the regular season.

This week's list features a mix of familiar powerhouses and rising stars. Local squads making the cut include McNicholas, Defiance, Elder, Hartley, Lake Center Christian, Lakota West, Licking Valley, Mason, Medina Highland, Minster, Newark, Norton, Painesville Riverside, Perkins, Oak Hills, St. Edward, St. Vincent-St. Mary, Turpin, and Walsh Jesuit. Whether you're tracking future college prospects or just love the thrill of the game, these are the teams to watch as the postseason approaches.