TEXARKANA, Texas (Texas News Sports) — Pleasant Grove graduate Hunter Rose has been named the Texas Class 4A High School Baseball Player of the Year after a standout career that established him as one of the state’s top two-way players.
Rose, who has signed with the University of Arkansas, helped lead the Hawks to sustained success during his high school career and earned numerous postseason honors.
Rose helped lead Pleasant Grove to 2026 4A High School baseball championship
During his senior season, Rose led Pleasant Grove back to the UIL Class 4A Division I state tournament while earning District Player of the Year honors. He remained undefeated on the mound, batted better than .400 and saw his fastball reach 92 mph, according to available statistics. He also delivered a strong performance in the state championship game, allowing one earned run over 6 2/3 innings.
As a junior, Rose posted a 10-1 record with a 0.18 earned run average, striking out 97 batters in 75 2/3 innings while compiling a .430 batting average. He finished the season with a 0.515 WHIP and helped Pleasant Grove capture a state championship.
Earlier in his career, Rose earned eight victories with 84 strikeouts and a 2.10 ERA as a freshman.
Among his career highlights were a perfect game in his senior season opener against Liberty-Eylau and a no-hitter against Caddo Mills during his junior season, when he also drove in three runs.
Rose earned multiple statewide honors during his career, including selections to the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association Class 4A All-State Team and the Texas Sports Writers Association Class 4A All-State Team. He was also named to the UIL Class 4A Division I All-Tournament Team following Pleasant Grove’s state championship season.
Rose is expected to continue his baseball career at Arkansas, where he has signed to play for the Razorbacks. He also has drawn attention as a potential professional prospect following his decorated high school career.