Defending state Class C champion Fairmont is rated number one in the first ratings of the season by the Minnesota Baseball Association.
In fact, the defending champion leads each class, with three-time defending champion Chanhassen first in Class B and the Minnetonka Millers leading Class A.
Here are the top 10 teams in each class. Listed are rank, team and poll points.
Class C
1. Fairmont Martins 40
2. Young America Cardinals 31
3. St. Patrick Irish 30
4. Cold Spring Rockies 21
5. Jordan Brewers 20
6. Waconia Lakers 13
7. Bemidji Blue Ox 11
8. Buffalo Bulldogs 9
9. Delano A’s 8
10. Sartell Muskies 7
Others receiving votes: Buckman Billygoats, Faribault Lakers, Isanti Redbirds, Watkins Clippers, Bluffton Braves, Hutchinson Huskies, Carver Black Sox, Bird Island Bullfrogs, Watertown Red Devils, Prior Lake Mudcats, Luverne Redbirds, Foley Lumberjacks, Red Wing Aces, Plato Blue Jays, Raymond Rockets, Starbuck Stars, Windom Pirates, Hanska Lakers, Lamberton Long Sox, Sobieski Skis, Springfield Tigers, Fergus Falls Hurricanes, Webster Sox.
Class B
1. Chanhassen Red Birds 40
2. Moorhead Brewers 36
3. Miesville Mudhens 29
4. Cold Spring Springers 28
5. Northfield Knights 20
6. Elko Express 18
7. Blaine Fusion 16
8. Dundas Dukes 15
9. Champlin LoGators 11
10. Chaska Cubs 3
Others receiving votes: Moorhead Mudcats, East Grand Forks Mass, Coon Rapids Redbirds, Victoria Vics.
Class A
1. Minnetonka Millers 40
2. Minneapolis Cobras 36
3. Stockmen’s Irish 30
4 Lyon’s Pub Warriors 28
5. Highland Park Beavers 19
(tie) St. Anthony Hogs 19
7. St. Paul Capitals 17
8. St. Louis Park Pirates 14
9. Baseball365 8
10. Air Freight Unlimited 4
(tie) Minneapolis North Stars 4
Others receiving votes: Northwest Orioles, Metro Knights, Minneapolis Mudcats, Bloomington Bandits, St. Paul Mudhens, St. Paul Hops, Minneapolis Angels and Tri-City Shark, Minneapolis North Stars.