As winter settles in and teams gear up for another high school season, we are excited to roll out our newest update to the Arizona Class of 2026 Player Rankings. This revision reflects a full year of growth, with standout performers emerging from spring high school action, competitive summer circuits, and a busy fall slate of Prep Baseball events. The group continues to separate itself with a blend of physical maturity, refined skill sets, and tools that project well at the next level, making this one of Arizona’s deeper and more intriguing senior classes in recent years.

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Our evaluation process remains steady and comprehensive, built on live looks, data collection, and ongoing conversations with coaches and scouts across the state and beyond. As always, player development is fluid. Some prospects have taken noticeable jumps, while others continue progressing at their own pace, which is a natural part of the journey. With high school season on the horizon and key recruiting windows ahead, expect more players to rise, more names to enter the mix, and even greater clarity as Arizona’s 2026 class continues to take shape.

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Ryan Harwood OF / RHP / Casteel, AZ / 2026 Rankings  StateRank: 1 / POS: 1 Ryan continues to solidify himself as the premier player in Arizona’s 2026 class, pairing a strong and athletic frame with elite level tools that impact every part of the game. His left handed swing produces effortless bat speed and triple digit exit velocities, and his improved approach has translated into more consistent quality contact against advanced arms. The athleticism is equally loud, showing a 6.6 sixty and a 94 mile per hour arm that gives him real value both in the outfield and on the mound. Ryan's blend of physicality, polish, and projection positions him as a potential national name with true middle of the order upside.

Alain Gómez Gudino C / 3B / Saguaro, AZ / 2026 Rankings  StateRank: 2 / POS: 1 Alain has emerged as one of the most complete catchers in the country, blending high end defensive polish with a switch hitting profile that continues to trend upward. His receiving skill, clean movements, and plus arm strength produce effortless sub 1.90 pop times, giving him advanced catch and throw ability for his age. At the plate, he drives the ball with intent from both sides, showing the strength and balance to anchor the middle of an order. Add in mature game awareness and leadership traits, and Alain projects as a true impact presence behind the plate at the next level.

Jet Berry SS / 2B / Queen Creek, AZ / 2026 Rankings  StateRank: 3 / POS: 1 Jet brings one of the most dynamic skill sets in the class, offering true top of the order impact with his twitchy athleticism and switch hitting ability. His 6.56 speed translates seamlessly to game action, pressuring defenses on the bases and giving him notable range in the middle infield. The bat is short and direct from both sides, producing consistent line drive contact with a knack for delivering in big moments. With his energy, competitiveness, and steadily improving strength, Jet projects as a high end catalyst who can change the tempo of a game.

Tait Reynolds OF / SS / Queen Creek, AZ / 2026 Rankings  StateRank: 4 / POS: 2 Tait continues to separate himself as one of the premier two sport athletes in the region, pairing a strong and athletic frame with one of the loudest bats in the 2026 class. He generates plus bat speed with advanced barrel accuracy, allowing him to handle velocity and drive spin to all fields with authority. The in game power plays consistently, giving him true momentum changing ability in the heart of a lineup. With his physicality, presence, and long term upside, Tait projects as a major impact player for Clemson on both the baseball field and the football field.

Ryne Barker SS / 3B / Casteel, AZ / 2026 Rankings  StateRank: 5 / POS: 2 Ryne makes his debut inside the top ten thanks to significant jumps in strength, athleticism, and overall impact on both sides of the ball. His left handed swing has taken a noticeable step forward, showing more thump through the zone and the ability to drive the baseball with consistency. Defensively, his arm strength and reliable glove work profile well at third base, where his physicality continues to play up. With his upward trajectory and improving offensive presence, the Texas Tech commit has firmly established himself as one of the top risers in Arizona’s 2026 class.

Abram Sherrin SS / RHP / Liberty, AZ / 2026 Rankings  StateRank: 6 / POS: 3 Abram continues to strengthen his case as one of the most complete players in Arizona’s 2026 class, showing true two way impact with polish and competitiveness. Offensively, he brings a balanced, mature approach that produces frequent barrels, allowing him to drive the ball to all fields and hold down a run producing role in the lineup. On the mound, he has been up to 93 miles per hour with the feel to land multiple offspeed pitches, giving him a starter profile with real pitchability. With his steady growth and well rounded tool set, Abram projects as a high value piece for Arizona and a key follow moving forward.

Zander Bratspis SS / Saguaro, AZ / 2026 Rankings  StateRank: 7 / POS: 4 Zander brings a steady, competitive edge to the field, showcasing one of the cleaner and more reliable defensive skill sets in the class. His actions at shortstop are smooth and confident, highlighted by soft hands, crisp footwork, and the instincts to stay in the middle of the field long term. At the plate, he repeats a compact, efficient swing that produces mature line drive contact to all fields with a knack for timely at bats. With his blue collar makeup and consistency on both sides of the ball, Zander projects as a dependable and early impact piece for Kansas State.

Jackson Weber SS / C / Horizon, AZ / 2026 Rankings  StateRank: 8 / POS: 5 Jackson is one of the most versatile prospects in Arizona’s 2026 class, offering the rare ability to defend at a high level both behind the plate and in the middle of the field. His offensive profile continues to climb, highlighted by loose, athletic hands and exit velocities over 100 miles per hour that allow him to drive the ball with authority to all fields. Behind the plate, his quick exchange and sub two pop times stand out, while his smooth infield actions and eighty eight mile per hour arm add even more value. With his athleticism and ability to impact the game in multiple ways, Jackson projects as a dynamic and potential immediate contributor for Arizona State.

Devin Long RHP / OF / Chaparral, AZ / 2026 Rankings  StateRank: 9 / POS: 1 Devin has established himself as the premier arm in Arizona’s 2026 class, showing the poise and pitchability of a true starting pitcher. His fastball works comfortably in the upper eighties to low nineties with late life, and he pairs it with a complete four pitch mix that he can land in any count. The ease of operation, advanced feel for sequencing, and ability to miss bats all point to long term starter upside. With his size, stuff, and steady growth, Devin projects as a high ceiling arm who could make an early impact at Ole Miss.

Benjamin Ball OF / SS / Hamilton , AZ / 2026 Rankings  StateRank: 10 / POS: 3 Ben brings a powerful blend of strength and athleticism, standing out for the explosiveness he shows in every part of his game. His right handed swing is compact and aggressive, producing notable bat speed and the ability to drive the ball with authority to all fields when everything is in rhythm. The raw tools continue to separate him, highlighted by 6.6 speed and a ninety mile per hour arm that give him real impact potential both offensively and defensively. As his consistency tightens, Ben projects as a high ceiling, middle of the order threat who could make immediate contributions at Arizona.