The Mississippi High School Activities Association announced the 2026 Mr. Baseball winners during the annual MHSAA C Spire Mississippi Mr. Baseball awards on April 28.

Oak Grove players celebrate beating Northwest Rankin 4-2 in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.Northwest Rankin pitcher Jackson Meehan (13) throws during the game against Oak Grove in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.Northwest Rankin player Chase Ainsworth (3) celebrates getting three outs during the game against Oak Grove in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.Northwest Rankin player Russ Ingram (25) misses the ball as Oak Grove player Alex Pickett (17) is safe at first base during the game in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.Oak Grove pitcher Brayden Murphy (27) throws against Northwest Rankin in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.Northwest Rankin outfielder Hayden Bales (18) high fives pitcher Jackson Meehan (13) during the game against Oak Grove in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.Oak Grove player Brayden Murphy (27) swings during the game against Northwest Rankin in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.Oak Grove player Eric Booth Jr. (3) wears colorful shoes during the game against Northwest Rankin in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.Northwest Rankin player Chase Ainsworth (3) celebrates getting three outs during the game against Oak Grove in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.Northwest Rankin player Drew Butler (16) decides not to swing during the game against Oak Grove in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.Oak Grove player Caleb Pfaff (19) swings the bat during the game against Northwest Rankin in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.Oak Grove player Eric Booth Jr. (3) hits the ball during the game against Northwest Rankin in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.Northwest Rankin player Russ Ingram (25) reaches for the ball as Oak Grove player Alex Pickett (17) nears first base during the game in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.Oak Grove outfielder Alex Pickett (17) catches the ball during the game against Northwest Rankin in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.Oak Grove head coach Chris McCardle watches on the sidelines during the game against Northwest Rankin in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.Oak Grove players celebrate runs during the game against Northwest Rankin in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.Northwest Rankin player Russ Ingram (25) catches the ball as Oak Grove player Mac McDaniel (6) reaches first base during the game in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.Oak Grove player Eric Booth Jr. (3) runs to home and scores a run during the game against Northwest Rankin in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.Oak Grove outfielder Eric Booth Jr. (3) is patted on the back after falling on the ground while catching a ball during the game against Northwest Rankin in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.Oak Grove player Alex Pickett (17) swings during the game against Northwest Rankin in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.Northwest Rankin players celebrate a run during the game against Oak Grove in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.Northwest Rankin player Gavin Phillipson (1) is encouraged by Chase Ainsworth (3) during the game against Oak Grove in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.Northwest Rankin Jeremiah White (24) reacts as their chances of making a comeback become slim during the game against Oak Grove in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.Oak Grove players storm the field after beating Northwest Rankin 4-2 in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.Northwest Rankin pitcher Jackson Meehan (13) throws against Oak Grove in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.Northwest Rankin head coach KK Aldridge talks to player Gavin Phillipson (1) during the game against Oak Grove in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.1 / 26See our best photos from Northwest Rankin vs Oak Grove in MHSAA baseballOak Grove players celebrate beating Northwest Rankin 4-2 in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.1 / 26See our best photos from Northwest Rankin vs Oak Grove in MHSAA baseballOak Grove players celebrate beating Northwest Rankin 4-2 in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.2 / 26See our best photos from Northwest Rankin vs Oak Grove in MHSAA baseballNorthwest Rankin pitcher Jackson Meehan (13) throws during the game against Oak Grove in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.3 / 26See our best photos from Northwest Rankin vs Oak Grove in MHSAA baseballNorthwest Rankin player Chase Ainsworth (3) celebrates getting three outs during the game against Oak Grove in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.4 / 26See our best photos from Northwest Rankin vs Oak Grove in MHSAA baseballNorthwest Rankin player Russ Ingram (25) misses the ball as Oak Grove player Alex Pickett (17) is safe at first base during the game in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.5 / 26See our best photos from Northwest Rankin vs Oak Grove in MHSAA baseballOak Grove pitcher Brayden Murphy (27) throws against Northwest Rankin in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.6 / 26See our best photos from Northwest Rankin vs Oak Grove in MHSAA baseballNorthwest Rankin outfielder Hayden Bales (18) high fives pitcher Jackson Meehan (13) during the game against Oak Grove in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.7 / 26See our best photos from Northwest Rankin vs Oak Grove in MHSAA baseballOak Grove player Brayden Murphy (27) swings during the game against Northwest Rankin in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.8 / 26See our best photos from Northwest Rankin vs Oak Grove in MHSAA baseballOak Grove player Eric Booth Jr. (3) wears colorful shoes during the game against Northwest Rankin in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.9 / 26See our best photos of March 2026, from high school championships to St. Paddy's paradeNorthwest Rankin player Chase Ainsworth (3) celebrates getting three outs during the game against Oak Grove in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.10 / 26See our best photos from Northwest Rankin vs Oak Grove in MHSAA baseballNorthwest Rankin player Drew Butler (16) decides not to swing during the game against Oak Grove in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.11 / 26See our best photos from Northwest Rankin vs Oak Grove in MHSAA baseballOak Grove player Caleb Pfaff (19) swings the bat during the game against Northwest Rankin in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.12 / 26See our best photos from Northwest Rankin vs Oak Grove in MHSAA baseballOak Grove player Eric Booth Jr. (3) hits the ball during the game against Northwest Rankin in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.13 / 26See our best photos from Northwest Rankin vs Oak Grove in MHSAA baseballNorthwest Rankin player Russ Ingram (25) reaches for the ball as Oak Grove player Alex Pickett (17) nears first base during the game in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.14 / 26See our best photos from Northwest Rankin vs Oak Grove in MHSAA baseballOak Grove outfielder Alex Pickett (17) catches the ball during the game against Northwest Rankin in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.15 / 26See our best photos from Northwest Rankin vs Oak Grove in MHSAA baseballOak Grove head coach Chris McCardle watches on the sidelines during the game against Northwest Rankin in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.16 / 26See our best photos from Northwest Rankin vs Oak Grove in MHSAA baseballOak Grove players celebrate runs during the game against Northwest Rankin in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.17 / 26See our best photos from Northwest Rankin vs Oak Grove in MHSAA baseballNorthwest Rankin player Russ Ingram (25) catches the ball as Oak Grove player Mac McDaniel (6) reaches first base during the game in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.18 / 26See our best photos from Northwest Rankin vs Oak Grove in MHSAA baseballOak Grove player Eric Booth Jr. (3) runs to home and scores a run during the game against Northwest Rankin in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.19 / 26See our best photos from Northwest Rankin vs Oak Grove in MHSAA baseballOak Grove outfielder Eric Booth Jr. (3) is patted on the back after falling on the ground while catching a ball during the game against Northwest Rankin in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.20 / 26See our best photos from Northwest Rankin vs Oak Grove in MHSAA baseballOak Grove player Alex Pickett (17) swings during the game against Northwest Rankin in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.21 / 26See our best photos from Northwest Rankin vs Oak Grove in MHSAA baseballNorthwest Rankin players celebrate a run during the game against Oak Grove in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.22 / 26See our best photos from Northwest Rankin vs Oak Grove in MHSAA baseballNorthwest Rankin player Gavin Phillipson (1) is encouraged by Chase Ainsworth (3) during the game against Oak Grove in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.23 / 26See our best photos from Northwest Rankin vs Oak Grove in MHSAA baseballNorthwest Rankin Jeremiah White (24) reacts as their chances of making a comeback become slim during the game against Oak Grove in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.24 / 26See our best photos from Northwest Rankin vs Oak Grove in MHSAA baseballOak Grove players storm the field after beating Northwest Rankin 4-2 in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.25 / 26See our best photos from Northwest Rankin vs Oak Grove in MHSAA baseballNorthwest Rankin pitcher Jackson Meehan (13) throws against Oak Grove in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.26 / 26See our best photos from Northwest Rankin vs Oak Grove in MHSAA baseballNorthwest Rankin head coach KK Aldridge talks to player Gavin Phillipson (1) during the game against Oak Grove in Flowood, Miss., on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.Class 7AEric Booth Jr.Oak Grove | Senior

The Vanderbilt signee has a .481 batting average, a .922 slugging percentage with 31 RBIs, 23 stolen bases and five home runs. He is the No. 8 overall 2026 MLB draft prospect, according to ESPN. Booth was a 2026 Clarion Ledger Dandy Dozen selection.

The Southern Miss commit has helped lead West Jones to an 18-10 record and a second-round berth in the MHSAA 6A playoffs.

Davis, an Alabama commit, is hitting .538 with 39 RBIs and eight home runs. On the mound, he has posted a 0.34 ERA with 118 strikeouts and an 11-0 record.

McDaniels, a Pearl River College commit, has a 0.47 ERA with 85 strikeouts and an 8-0 record. He also has a .320 batting average, 33 RBIs and seven home runs. It's the second straight year a Mooreville player has won Mr. Baseball, following Brody Thompson's win last year.

The recent LSU commit has posted a 12-1 record on the mound with a 0.43 ERA and has 166 strikeouts through 65.2 innings pitched.

Culpepper, a Pearl River College signee, has recorded a 0.00 ERA with an 8-0 record in 47 innings pitched with 109 strikeouts this season.

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The sophomore is batting .485 with 31 RBIs, 27 stolen bases and five home runs. West Union wins consecutive awards, following Jon Grey Morrisson's honor last year.

Michael Chavez covers high school sports for the Clarion Ledger. Email him at mchavez@gannett.com or reach out to him on X, formerly Twitter @MikeSChavez.

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