Fort Worth All-Area Baseball: Player of the Year, Pitcher of the Year, more
It’s high school baseball awards week at the Star-Telegram.
See Fort Worth All-Area Baseball individual award winners.
Player of the Year: Luke Esquivel, Grapevine
Grapevine freshman phenom Luke Esquivel made an immediate impact on Texas high school baseball, powering the Mustangs to a Class 5A Division II state championship. At the plate, the LSU commit and top national prospect in the Class of 2028 batted .434 with 56 hits, 38 runs scored, 31 RBIs, 16 doubles and 25 walks. His all-around dominance earned him District 6-5A MVP honors and a spot on the 5A THSBCA All-State Team.
Esquivel was just as electric on the mound. The left-hander posted an 11-1 record with a save and a 1.459 ERA over 86 1/3 innings, allowing just 48 hits and 23 walks while striking out 122. He threw three consecutive shutouts during Grapevine’s playoff run, setting the tone for the Mustangs’ march to the title.
Offensive Player of the Year: Lucas Nawrocki, Aledo
Aledo designated hitter Lucas Nawrocki delivered a standout junior season, batting .512 and helping lead the Bearcats to the Class 5A Division I state title. He racked up 44 hits, including 11 doubles, three triples and three home runs, while driving in 39 runs. Nawrocki also drew 20 walks, was hit by a pitch 14 times, and posted an impressive .650 on-base percentage, earning him District 5-5A Offensive Player of the Year honors.
A THSCBA Class 5A All-State Third Team selection, Nawrocki shined brightest on the biggest stage—he went a perfect 4-for-4 in the championship game to earn a spot on the 5A All-State Tournament Team and set a new state record for hits in a title game.
Pitcher of the Year: Devin Miller, Aledo
Aledo senior pitcher Devin Miller was a dominant force on the mound throughout the 2025 season, finishing with an 11-1 record and a terrific 0.97 ERA. Over 79 innings, he struck out 79 batters while issuing 21 walks, earning him a spot as the Co-District 5-5A Pitcher of the Year and THSCBA Class 5A First Team All-State honors.
Miller delivered in the big moments, tossing a complete game in the Class 5A state championship, allowing just one run on four hits over seven innings to help secure the title. A 2025 5A All-State Tournament Team selection, Miller is committed to continuing his career at Cal State Fullerton.
Newcomer of the Year: Camden Dean, Southlake Carroll
As a freshman on varsity, Camden Dean made an instant impact for a Southlake Carroll team ranked in the top 10 of Class 6A. He tallied 31 hits, third-most on the roster, and showed impressive plate discipline, striking out less than any other starter. The Dragons finished the season with a strong 30-9-1 record.
A switch-hitter with advanced tools on both sides of the ball, Dean was named District 4-6A Newcomer of the Year. He’s already flashing next-level potential on the mound, with a fastball that tops 90 miles per hour. With continued development and expanded opportunities, Dean is poised to emerge as one of the Fort Worth area’s top players and a nationally ranked prospect in the Class of 2028.
Coach of the Year: Chad Barry, Aledo
Aledo head coach Chad Barry led the Bearcats to a Class 5A Division I state championship, the program’s first since the 2014 season. The team finished with a 34-8 record and captured a District 5-5A title with a perfect 10-0 record.
This story was originally published July 3, 2025 at 4:00 AM.
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