The Times’ high school baseball rankings

Rank, School (Record, Division), Comment (last ranking)

1. JSERRA (8-1, SS-D1). Texas fans will be happy when Parker Joe Robinson arrives. (2)

2. HARVARD-WESTLAKE (10-2, SS-D1). Two-game series with Crespi this week. (1)

3. LOYOLA (9-1, SS-D1). Nine consecutive victories for Cubs. (3)

4. HART (10-0-1, SS-D1). Pitcher Jack Ralston provides big boost. (5)

5. CHATSWORTH (11-2-1, City-D1). Young pitching staff is coming through. (4)

6. TEMECULA VALLEY (9-1, SS-D2). Mitch Kemp is hitting like Matt Kemp. (6)

7. HUNTINGTON BEACH (8-2, SS-D1). Sunset showdown with Edison on Wednesday. (9)

8. GLENDORA (8-2, SS-D2). P Eric Flores had terrific opening month. (11)

9. ESPERANZA (8-2, SS-D1). Tristan Hildebrandt is 14 for 28 hitting. (8)

10. GAHR (9-1, SS-D3). Pitcher George Castillo is unbeaten. (12)

11. EDISON (11-3, SS-D1). Chargers are big surprise in Sunset League. (16)

12. GREAT OAK (9-3, SS-D2). Playing in Boras Classic. (10)

13. LONG BEACH WILSON (11-3, SS-D1). Big week for Josh Goldberg. (13)

14. BANNING (6-2, City-D1). Pilots’ win over Chatsworth shows they’re legit. (24)

15. CHINO HILLS (10-1, SS-D2). Big games in Boras Classic. (21)

16. WEST RANCH (8-3, SS-D1). Jake Spurlin has clutch hits. (14)

17. DANA HILLS (11-3, SS-D2). 3-0 start in Sea View League. (23)

18. WARREN (7-0, SS-D3). 13 strikeouts for Alan Trejo. (17)

19. LAKEWOOD (7-3, SS-D1). Tough loss to LB Wilson. (15)

20. ALEMANY (8-3-1, SS-D1). Ruben Cardenas is expected back from injury. (18)

21. SOUTH HILLS (7-1-1, SS-D2). Pitcher Gavin Velasquez is coming through. (20)

22. SAN CLEMENTE (11-3, SS-D2). Playing in Lions tournament. (22)

23. VISTA MURRIETA (8-3, SS-D2). 0-3 start in league. (7)

24. TRABUCO HILLS (10-2, SS-D2). Good start in South Coast League. (NR)

25. CYPRESS ( 6-3, SS-D2). Boras Classic this week. (25)

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