With the Winter Workout Tour right around the corner, we wanted to get an early look at the contenders for Class 3 and Class 4.

This is where it gets difficult — two of the most competitive MSHSAA classifications, filled with programs that battle every season for district titles and the opportunity to make a run to the Final Four in Ozark, MO.

Today we jump in with both feet to break down early favorites, potential risers, and the teams that could shape the 2026 high school baseball landscape.


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