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List of Missouri state high school baseball championships

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============================================ Below is a list of Missouri state high school baseball championships sanctioned by the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) since the organization began holding the tournaments in 1950. The Show-Me state has a long history of prep baseball, with many players going on to success in Major League Baseball. Among them are David Freese, Mark Buehrle, David Cone, Albert Pujols and Ryan Howard. Pujols was a member of the Fort Osage High School which won the Missouri Class 4A Championship in 1997. Freese was a player for Lafayette High School when that team took Class 4A second place honors in 2000.

 Notes 
 * From 1950 to 1972 the MSHSAA grouped all schools together in one playoff system regardless of school enrollment.
 * From 1973 to 1980 schools were divided into two classes
 * In 1980, 1981, and 1982 three classes were used, with Class 2A and 3A combined.
 * Beginning in 1983 teams were divided into one of four classes.
 * Prior to 1985 no third place game was held. The third and fourth place teams listed were officially tied for third. Some third place games after 1985 were canceled due to weather conditions. Again, the teams were officially tied for 3rd place. Those games are denoted with ***

Championships

 * Springfield Catholic awarded 1997 Class 2A 1st place by forfeit. St. Mary's (Independnce) won the championship game 3-1 but was later forced to forfeit.


 * Head coaches from 2008 onward not available at this time.