BASEBALL PREVIEW: 5 players to watch in 2023, plus a look at all 5 area teams

Columbia catcher Hayden Gustavson celebrates at second base after hitting a double against Lincoln during last season’s Region 1-5A championship. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)
Columbia catcher Hayden Gustavson celebrates at second base after hitting a double against Lincoln during last season’s Region 1-5A championship. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

The high school baseball season gets underway on Monday. Here are five players to watch this season, as well as a look at all five teams in the area.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

C/IF/P: Hayden Gustavson

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