Kayson Cunningham SS / S.A. Johnson, TX / 2025

Cunningham, a polished shortstop from Texas, offers elite bat-to-ball skills, exceptional defensive range, and a high baseball IQ, projecting as a cornerstone player capable of excelling at the professional level. At the 2024 All-American Game, Cunningham launched a home run and drove in another run on a hard-hit single late in the game, helping him earn the MVP award in the event's second annual contest.

Josh Hammond SS / RHP / Wesleyan Christian Academy, NC / 2025

Physical 6-foot-1 frame with a certified hand cannon on the mound, Hammond showcases huge arm speed out of a tight arm circle. Utilizing a low, three-quarters slot while getting deep into his lower half with big extension, Hammond is able to produce five-foot release heights or under on the entire pitch mix creating tough angles. Fastball sits a heavy 92-95 while getting consistent hard arm-side run and showing an innate ability to spin (2,481 rpm avg.). Slider can be a plus pitch sooner than later. 82-85 with ability to add and subtract sharp sweep at will, Hammond also shows supreme command and plus spin that allow the pitch to play up even more. Creates ugly swing-and-miss in any count. Changeup is firm in the mid-80s with present feel and ability to get great arm-side fade that can be devastating from the arm slot. With the stick, Hammonds quiet approach and above-average bat speed allow the barrel to explode through the zone for big pop that continues to play well in-game and in BP.

He launched an RBI double late in the game for the underclassmen at the inaugural All-American Game and pitched a lights-out fifth frame which combined to earn him the MVP award at the inaugural event.