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The Minnesota high school baseball season is picking up speed and this week’s statewide Power 25 reflects early surprises, unbeaten runs and renewed rivalry matchups that matter for postseason positioning. From dominant pitching performances to late-inning rallies, these rankings show who’s peaking and which teams face defining tests in the days ahead.
Minnesota High School Baseball — Power 25 (April 27)
| Rank | Team | Record | Previous |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mounds View | 9-0 | 1 |
| 2 | Farmington | 8-1 | 5 |
| 3 | Shakopee | 8-1 | 6 |
| 4 | Chaska | 6-1 | 4 |
| 5 | Delano | 7-0 | 8 |
| 6 | Rosemount | 7-2 | 9 |
| 7 | Woodbury | 8-2 | 19 |
| 8 | Centennial | 7-1 | 21 |
| 9 | St. Michael-Albertville (STMA) | 4-2 | 20 |
| 10 | Monticello | 6-0 | N/R |
| 11 | New Prague | 5-1 | N/R |
| 12 | Andover | 9-2 | 14 |
| 13 | Minnetonka | 6-3 | 25 |
| 14 | Prior Lake | 5-3 | 10 |
| 15 | Holy Angels | 7-0 | N/R |
| 16 | Champlin Park | 5-3 | N/R |
| 17 | East Ridge | 8-3 | 23 |
| 18 | Stillwater | 5-3 | 17 |
| 19 | Wayzata | 5-3 | 3 |
| 20 | Moorhead | 4-1 | N/R |
| 21 | Orono | 6-1 | N/R |
| 22 | Mahtomedi | 8-1 | N/R |
| 23 | Cretin-Derham Hall | 4-4 | 2 |
| 24 | St. Cloud Cathedral | 7-0 | 24 |
| 25 | Perham | 8-1 | 11 |
Top-tier teams and why they lead
Mounds View remains unbeaten and continues to show balance: big early offense plus a bullpen that has closed games in tight spots. Last week’s stretch of wins included productive nights at the plate and an instance where a starter recovered from an early rough inning to finish strong — a sign of depth. The Mustangs also have marquee matchups coming that will test their consistency.
Farmington climbed after a string of low-scoring victories. The Tigers have relied on dominant starting pitching — multiple outings with double-digit strikeouts — and timely hitting. That combination has made them hard to break down, and the week ahead features a loaded slate of key non-conference contests that could reshape the top five.
Shakopee has been methodical at the plate and steady on the mound. Their bullpen and small-ball execution in late innings have produced narrow comebacks and comfortable wins alike. A rematch with Farmington looms this week and will be one of the earliest head-to-heads between top-5 clubs.
Movers, newcomers and teams to watch
Several programs made significant upward moves thanks to signature wins or lengthy unbeaten stretches.
- Woodbury — jumped into the top 10 after a dramatic comeback at a recent high-profile opponent and paced by several multi-hit contributors.
- Delano — the only undefeated team inside the top five; timely hitting late in games has decided several close affairs.
- Centennial and St. Cloud Cathedral — both unbeaten and testing themselves against stronger schedules this week.
Snapshot: notable recent performances
Expectations are being set by a mix of pitching dominance and clutch offense. Standouts from last week include starters who have logged double-digit strikeouts and hitters who delivered multi-RBI games or late-inning go-aheads. Those individual efforts are pushing teams up the board and making early-season ranking volatility the norm.
Key matchups this week — what matters
- Farmington at Shakopee — a top-3 rematch that could determine control of the upper tier.
- Woodbury vs. Mounds View — a chance to see how a rising Woodbury squad fares against the unbeaten leader.
- Delano vs. Orono — a test for Delano’s unbeaten record against a team with a midweek signature win.
Quick takes on the rest of the Power 25
Below are concise notes on teams 6–25 — short snapshots to track momentum and immediate storylines.
6. Rosemount — Losses only to top-two teams; return to the top 10 movement reflects resilience and a strong starting rotation.
7. Woodbury — Big swing-week win vaulted them up; lineup depth produced several multi-hit games.
8. Centennial — Long win streak, low-scoring victories and an opportunity-heavy schedule ahead to validate the jump.
9. STMA — Two standout wins and a home run surge by a middle-of-the-order bat fueled a big rise.
10. Monticello — Undefeated so far; yet to face a ranked opponent but outscoring foes comfortably.
11. New Prague — Debut in the Power 25 after high-scoring wins and a walk-off; offensive output is notable.
12. Andover — Swept a tough set of games recently; a productive lineup and multiple reliable arms.
13. Minnetonka — Moved up after explosive offensive displays, including a runaway win in five innings.
14. Prior Lake — Tough early schedule; a blowout win snapped a skid and stabilized the ranking.
15. Holy Angels — Unbeaten and outscoring opponents by a wide margin; will need a Power 25 scalp to silence skeptics.
16. Champlin Park — Re-entered the list after a road victory at a ranked opponent; strong starter performances have keyed recent success.
17. East Ridge — Responded after an early loss to Mounds View with back-to-back wins that highlighted power hitting.
18. Stillwater — A week of highs and lows; late rallies have masked inconsistency but their offense can flip games.
19. Wayzata — Early-season slip after a hot start; three one-run defeats underline how thin margins are at the top.
20. Moorhead — Debuts following a dramatic doubleheader sweep of a previously ranked metro program.
21. Orono — Breakout win against a recent state champion pushed them into the rankings; upcoming non-conference test looms large.
22. Mahtomedi — Aside from a lopsided loss to Orono, the Zephyrs have posted an impressive run with multiple shutouts.
23. Cretin-Derham Hall — Defending Class 4A champion searching for consistency after a rough week; no ranked foes on the docket offers a chance to regroup.
24. St. Cloud Cathedral — Undefeated and well-coached; pitching staff depth is the backbone of their start.
25. Perham — Split a pivotal doubleheader in a competitive Class 2A slate and showed grit in wins over metro opponents.
Why these early weeks matter
Non-conference results and head-to-head matchups now will shape postseason seeding and regional expectations. With several unbeaten teams and multiple recent upsets, the next two weeks could either cement current pecking order or trigger another shakeup.
Track these rankings as a living scoreboard: teams with sustained pitching depth and timely offense are likeliest to hold their positions, while those leaning on a short list of performers may be vulnerable when schedules intensify.
