Santa Ana
Monarchs
Mater Dei
Coach: Richard Mercado
16-12

Team Preview

Featuring three ranked players in the State for the 2022 class with #48 Ethan Hedges (SS, USC), #51 Mason Montes (OF), and #64 Jack Kirrer (RHP, California), along with 2023 class Brennan Seiber (RHP, Vanderbilt). The Monarchs also bring #58 Nationally ranked Brody Connors (SS, ’23) and five Dl commitments in:

  • 2022 class: Ethan Hedges (SS, USC), Jack Kirrer (RHP, California), Cade O’Hara (SS, San Diego), and Jamie Mackay (C, Mississippi)
  • 2023 class: Brennan Seiber (RHP, Vanderbilt)

Players to Watch

Ethan Hedges, 3B/RHP Sr. | 6’1” | 190lbs Previous Seasons Stats: .347 BA, (7) 2B, 22 Runs, (34) Hits Awards: 2nd Team All-League, PG WC Showdown MVP Pitcher College Commit: USC Coaches Quote: Very talented player on the mound, at the plate and defensively. There is not a lot he can't do on the field. His ability to compete might be his best tool.
Cade O'Hara, SS Sr. | 6’0” | 175lbs Previous Seasons Stats: N/A Awards: N/A College Commit: Texas Tech University Coaches Quote: Cade is a one of the best defensive Shortstops in the country. Offensively he is a threat who can run and drive the ball in the gaps.

*Players to Watch are selected by their respective coaches each year.