Arizona 2029 Class Rankings: The First Look
November 24, 2025
As the fall season winds down and we head into the winter evaluation period, we’re set to unveil the inaugural Arizona Class of 2029 Player Rankings. This first edition introduces a brand new group of rising freshmen to the Prep Baseball landscape, highlighting early standouts who have begun to separate themselves through projection, skill development, and strong showings throughout the year.
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Our evaluation process is built on live in game looks, showcase data, and ongoing conversations with coaches and scouts to ensure the most accurate read possible on each player. For many, this is the beginning of a long development arc, where growth and maturity will naturally shape future movement. With four full years of high school baseball ahead, expect plenty of new names to emerge as the class continues to deepen. Our local and national scouting staff will work together throughout the year to keep these rankings updated and reflective of Arizona’s newest wave of talent.
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THE TOP-10 IN THE CLASS OF 2029 ⭐
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Macgraw VanWormer OF / RHP / Prescott, AZ / 2029Macgraw holds the top spot in the 2029 class with a rare combination of strength, speed, and early game maturity. He produces some of the loudest contact in the class with real bat speed and all fields power that already shows up in competitive settings. His 6.69 sixty and upper level arm strength give him the tools to impact the game in every phase. With this blend of present ability and long term upside, VanWormer is a name that both college coaches and professional scouts will be locked in on moving forward.
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Evan Thompson OF / C / Casteel, AZ / 2029Evan brings one of the most advanced offensive profiles in the 2029 class with a polished left handed swing that produces consistent triple digit exit velocities. His bat and hand speed numbers stack up with older prospects, and the contact quality he creates through the middle of the field gives him real impact potential. Evan moves well in the outfield with clean actions and an 88 mile per hour arm that plays with carry and accuracy. With his size, balance, and professional rhythm in the box, Evan looks the part of a high ceiling player.
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Russell Nelson RHP / OF / Casteel, AZ / 2029Rusty earns his place near the top of the 2029 class with one of the most electric young arms in the state. His fastball has already climbed to 89 miles per hour, and the explosiveness in his delivery points to even more velocity as he gets stronger. Russell pairs that power with feel for both a curveball and slider, giving him a real foundation to develop into a high level starter. With his athleticism and arm strength also showing in the outfield, Russell carries one of the highest long term ceilings in the class and is firmly on the radar for college coaches and pro evaluators.
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Retton Ethier SS / RHP / brophy college prep, AZ / 2029Retton brings one of the most polished all around profiles in the 2029 class with advanced actions on both sides of the ball. His clean delivery produces an 85 mile per hour fastball with real life, and his ability to land multiple pitches already separates him as a true two way talent. In the field he moves with confidence and rhythm, showing soft hands and reliable footwork that translate seamlessly to game play. Retton's elite barrel control and mature approach in the box round out a high ceiling prospect who continues to trend upward with every look.
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Colson Good RHP / OF / Chaparral, AZ / 2029Colson continues to climb thanks to a strong combination of arm talent and overall athletic ability that plays cleanly in game. His fastball has already reached mid 80's with more on the way, and he flashes a full mix that shows real promise as he matures. Colson's athleticism shows in the outfield with a mid to upper 80's arm and confident actions through the ball, giving him value on both sides of the ball. With his frame, feel, and early mound presence, Colson carries significant long term upside and remains one of the more intriguing arms in the 2029 group.
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Seth Young OF / LHP / Legendary Prep Academy, AZ / 2029Seth stands out as a true two way talent with a smooth left handed swing and the athletic ability to impact the game in multiple roles. He shows natural rhythm and balance in the box with the ability to drive the ball to all fields, and that confidence carries over seamlessly to his work on the mound. Seth competes with poise and feel, giving him real long term potential as both a position player and pitcher. With his athleticism, versatility, and steady upward trajectory, he remains one of the more exciting long term follows in the 2029 class.
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Bryce Hallock C / 1B / Desert Ridge High, AZ / 2029Bryce continues to rise thanks to a strong blend of hitting ability and true catcher specific traits that project well over the long term. He shows a calm, balanced look in the box with a clean path and the ability to produce firm contact to all fields, giving him a dependable offensive foundation at a premium position. Behind the plate he receives with feel, controls the game well for his age, and shows the makings of a reliable defender who can shut down the run game. With his strength gains, improving athleticism, and advanced catcher actions, Bryce profiles as one of the most stable and high value prospects in the 2029 class.
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Jonah Hargrave SS / RHP / Liberty, AZ / 2029Jonah brings a well rounded skill set to the 2029 class with smooth infield actions and a natural feel for the game that shows up in every look. He moves confidently up the middle with clean footwork and reliable hands, giving him the defensive traits that project well at a premium position. At the plate he shows a relaxed, balanced look with a simple move into launch and the ability to spray firm contact to the pull side with consistency. With his athletic foundation, developing strength, and room to grow on both sides of the ball, Jonah remains a high upside follow in this class.
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Bronx Rooney 3B / RHP / Casteel, AZ / 2029Bronx enters the 2029 rankings as a physical two way talent with one of the higher long term ceilings in the class. He shows real presence in the box with a strong frame that should add impact as he matures, and his swing already produces firm contact to all fields. Defensively he moves well at third base with confident hands and the arm strength to stay on the left side as he continues to develop. Bronx also shows promise on the mound with a clean delivery and competitive tempo, making him a legitimate two way follow heading into his high school career.
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Caleb Smith SS / RHP / Williams Field, AZ / 2029Caleb rounds out the top ten with a smooth left handed stroke and the athletic actions that fit naturally at shortstop. He moves with balance and intent on the dirt, showing the footwork and glove softness that give him a chance to stay in the middle of the field as he matures. At the plate he repeats a clean, simple move that allows the barrel to work freely through the zone, giving him a dependable contact profile with room for future strength gains. With his athletic foundation, left handed hit tool, and steady improvement each time out, Caleb is a strong long term follow in the 2029 class.
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