It’s no secret the Warrenton baseball team had a successful season this year with a 21-8 record and a conference championship title. 

And this year, it showed in postseason awards. 

For the first time in program history, Warrenton had the most players ever earn state recognition in a single season. 

Seniors Austin Haas and Colin DiSilvester along with sophomore Carter Martin were recognized for their outstanding performances on the field. 

Coach Eric Burle said the all-state honor reflects not only the players’ talent, but also their character. 

“All three of those guys are really good kids on top of the fact that they’re also really good athletes,” Burle said. “I think that really helps the program out because not only do you have good individual accomplishments, but you also have good leadership for the program.” 

Haas, a four-year varsity veteran, was named second-team all-state catcher, one of just five catchers in Class 5 to earn state recognition. 

“He’s always been that consistent kid that’s going to go about things the right way. He’s always been a team player and a lead by example type of guy,” Burle said. 

Burle praised Haas for earning the top recognition in both football and baseball. 

“He’s been able to excel in both and I think he has a lot of pride in that,” Burle said. 

Burle described the chemistry between Haas and Martin, who worked together as battery mates throughout the season.

“(Martin) is a special talent on the mound and (Haas) has been able to call a really good game for him,” Burle said. “Those guys are competitors, they want to win and excel on the field. I think that drives their relationship and communication for those two.” 

Burle added that he used to call pitches for several years, but within the last couple of years he let Haas take control. 

“I have a lot of trust in the fact that he’s going to make the right decisions,” he said. “He knows the game well and understands the batters.” 

DiSilvester earned second-team all-state honors as an infielder. 

“He really broke out this year. I think he is pretty hard on himself, but it works out for him because he expects a high standard,” Burle said. “He was able to dominate offensively this year and those numbers are easy to see on paper, but he’s probably been one of our better infielders I’ve been able to coach.” 

Burle noted that DiSilvester’s contributions sometimes went under the radar, but his consistency and growth stood out. 

“He’s been able to control the infield and be a solid mainstay for us in the past three years,” Burle said. “He’s matured and really came into his own this year. He’s been consistent for us and that position in the field, especially at the high school level, is extremely important.” 

Working with a field of underclassmen this season, Burle touted DiSilvester’s leadership. 

“He was the elder statesman on the infield. He knew what to expect from the coaches and was able to work with a lot of the younger guys,” Burle said. 

Martin, a sophomore, was named second-team all-state pitcher. Out of the 15 pitchers in Class 5 to earn state recognition, he was one of three underclassmen to reach this feat. 

“The fact that (Martin) earned this as a sophomore is really impressive,” Burle said. “It provides an example for younger guys and helps them understand that there are opportunities for them at a young age to be able to accomplish an all-state honor.” 

Martin broke the school record for single-season strikeouts, striking out 99 batters. 

“He puts a lot of time and effort into the offseason,” Burle said. 

Martin took on a leadership role, something Burle believes will only grow next year. 

“He’s had to take a little bit of a leadership role because everyone knows in our program that he’s one of our better players,” Burle said. “He’s going to have to take an even bigger step next year, not just pitching, but also as that field general for us.” 

Burle touted Martin for his maturity at a young age. 

“His role on the team came with a lot of pressure, but he was able to come out there and make sure he’s mentally and physically prepared for his team,” he said. “He’s been able to step up and give his best effort on the mound.” 

With the 2025 season concluded, Burle is hopeful with the direction of the program.  

“Obviously having good players is the biggest part, but hopefully the community and the program see there are good opportunities for them to be good players and they continue to elevate the program,” Burle said.