Oklahoma's best high school baseball players: Meet the state's top pitchers

Some of the top pitchers in Oklahoma high school baseball

By Ross Lovelace 

With the high school baseball playoffs in full swing, SBLive is looking at the best players in Oklahoma. 

In this segment, we feature the top pitchers across all classifications. An elite pitcher is one of the most important pieces of championship teams.

This is not meant to be a comprehensive list, as there are numerous great pitchers statewide. Let us know about any pitchers you think should be added.

Gabe Davis | Choctaw | SR

At the Five Tool Oklahoma area tournament, the right-hander struck out 10 batters in just 5 1/3 innings pitched. He didn’t allow a single run and only gave up three hits. He also found a 94 mile per hour fastball that proved effective.

Davis is currently committed to Oklahoma State.

Brennan Phillips | Owasso | SR

Along with Davis, Phillips is also committed to Oklahoma State as a senior at Owasso.

As recognition for his elite season, Phillips was recently named the MaxPreps National Player of the Week. In the Rams' season opener, Phillips was unbelievably perfect, striking out all 15 batters he faced.

Colin Fisher | Noble | JR

Fisher is just a junior but is already an elite pitcher with offers from the likes of Arkansas and Oklahoma.

In a win on March 7, Fisher struck out 16 batters in six innings, giving up just one hit and zero walks. Fisher is also a great quarterback, too, for Noble's football team.

Kyndon Lovell | Owasso | SR

Lovell has been near the top of the rankings for some time now. Against Santa Fe (Fla.) Catholic during a March spring break tournament in Florida, Lovell had an impressive outing with five innings pitched and no runs or hits allowed.

He’s been committed to Arkansas for since 2019 and recently signed with the Razorbacks.

Weston Rouse | Ft. Gibson | JR

An Oklahoma State commit, Rouse can truly do it all. He helped Ft. Gibson advance to the Class 4A regional finals behind a whopping 14 strikeouts.

The next day, Rouse went 3-for-4 at the plate with five RBIs and a home run to win it. It’s safe to say he’ll be an impact player for the Cowboys.

Logan Lunceford | Edmond Santa Fe | SR

In a win to start regionals, Lunceford responded to two early runs with 13 strikeouts. He did his work in just 4 1/3 innings.

Lunceford has the Wolves rolling right now during the playoffs. He recently signed with Missouri.

Owen Hall | Edmond North | SO

Hall is one of the most coveted young prospects in the state, already committed to an elite baseball school in Vanderbilt. He was also named a Perfect Game USA Pre-Season All-American.

In a March win, Hall notched five strikeouts and allowed zero hits in just two innings pitched.

Diego Ramos | Vian | JR

Not only is Ramos a star on the diamond, he’s also a star on the football field, too. Ramos was the quarterback for the Wolverines.

Vian finished the baseball season with a record of 24-15. Ramos had a strong all-around season, headlined by a no-hitter on March 30.

Parker Coil | Edmond Memorial | SR

All that needs to be said about Coil is that he sent the Bulldogs to the 6A state tournament with the game on the line. While he’s a star pitcher, Coil hit a walk-off to keep Edmond Memorial alive.

Coil has been committed to Arkansas since 2019 and recently signed with the Razorbacks.

Kade Shatwell | Edmond Santa Fe | SR

Shatwell committed to Oklahoma State all the way back in August of 2019 and has since signed with the Cowboys. At the Perfect Game Showcase, Shatwell had a game featuring five strikeouts and zero hits in just two innings.

Kash Mayfield | Elk City | JR

Mayfield was recently named to the 2022 Southwest Team in the Oklahoma State Games. He’s currently committed to Oklahoma State while helping the Elks reach the 4A state tournament.

While he’s a top-100 ranked pitcher nationally, he’s also a versatile hitter as well.

Maxwell Knight | Bixby | JR

Like others on the list, Knight is also committed to play for Oklahoma State. This season at Bixby, he hit a school record 12 homers.

Knight received the MVP Player of the Game in a 3-2 April win against Tulsa Union after seven innings pitched and eight strikeouts.

Cooper Moore | Bixby | JR

Moore has been a steady arm for the Spartans all season.

In a May 5th win against Bartlesville, the junior racked up 10 strikeouts and only allowed one hit in six innings pitched. The Oklahoma State Games also named him to Team Tulsa.

Daniel Satterlee | Southmoore | SR

Satterlee did the impossible after he finished a complete game shutout against Owasso, as Southmoore won 2-0. He has a stifling 0.288 ERA on the year. The senior is signed to play at Wichita State.

Brex Caldwell | Red Oak | SO

Caldwell was a key contributor on a Red Oak team that recently won the Class A state championship. In the regional final, Caldwell threw a no-hitter through five innings, striking out 14 of the 16 batters he faced. As if that wasn’t enough, he also hit a timely home run.

Caldwell is set to graduate in 2024 and is already committed to Oklahoma State.

Bauer Brittain | Shawnee | SR

Brittain is one of several good pitchers on the Shawnee roster. He’s displayed his dominance on multiple occasions this season, including a March 14 win against Durant as he notched 11 strikeouts in just five innings pitched, only allowing one hit.

Brittain signed to play for Oklahoma back in November.

Brady Hamilton | Edmond Deer Creek | JR

Hamilton was part of an elite pitching rotation for the Antlers this season. In his first career start, he pitched four innings and struck out 11 batters. He only gave up two hits, allowing zero runs.

Not only is he a great pitcher, Hamilton is solid behind the plate, too. In that same game, he was also 2-for-2 with an RBI. He recently closed out the regional championship to notch a perfect home record.

Cole Abbott | Bixby | SR

Abbott was named a 2022 Perfect Game Preseason All-American in March, and has followed it up with a stellar season at Bixby, helping the Spartans reach the 6A state tournament.

In a win against Muskogee, Abbott pitched six innings, recording eight strikeouts and giving up just two hits. He’s signed to play at Cowley College in Kansas next season.

Braydon Sanford | Owasso | JR

Sanford has great size at 6-foot-4 and also plays infield. He had a solid year when he was on the mound for Owasso. Sanford was named to Team Tulsa by the Oklahoma State Games.

In a March 5 win, Sanford recorded four innings pitched, finding five strikeouts and not allowing any runs.

Jack James | Jenks | SR

James had one of the grittiest outings of the season when he pitched a one-hit complete game on May 6. James notched six strikeouts in the strong performance. He’s helped lead the Trojans to the most wins in program history.