Arizona Class of 2028 Rankings: Picks to Click

• Long, projectable 6-foot-4, 176-pound right-hander whose best baseball remains ahead of him.
• Fastball reached 87.1 mph at the Arizona State Games, with the frame and arm speed suggesting more velocity is coming.
• Already shows four pitches, including a 75-77 mph slider and low-80s changeup. As the delivery and command become more consistent, Dash has a chance to climb quickly.

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• Physical 6-foot-3, 211-pound left-hander who looks built to handle a starter's workload.
• Works comfortably at 85-87 mph and can attack hitters with two distinct breaking balls in the upper 70s.

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• Lean, athletic right-hander with a repeatable look and room to add strength to his 6-foot-1, 162-pound frame.
• The breaking ball is the separator, with the curveball reaching 2,538 rpm and the slider showing another usable shape.
• Jack's athleticism, feel for multiple pitches and remaining physical projection make him a strong candidate to take another step as the fastball advances.

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• One of the deeper names on this list, but the underlying pitch traits make Nate worth following closely.
• His 80-82 mph fastball averaged 2,334 rpm, while the 73-76 mph slider averaged 2,305 rpm and gives him a legitimate swing-and-miss option.
• With three pitches and a solid 6-foot-1, 179-pound base, a velocity jump could move this left-hander well beyond his current ranking.

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• Strong-bodied right-hander who emerged during the summer and earned an opportunity at the Future Games.
• Fastball has reached 88.2 mph with sink, pairing with a low-70s slider and a changeup near 79 mph.
• Austin competes and with continued refinement of his secondary pitches, he could be primed to make another jump this fall and spring.

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• Strong left-handed hitting catcher whose bounce back Summer may lead to a breakout Spring.
• Showed an 82 mph arm from behind the plate and 90 mph on the mound.
• New found confidence in the box and making much better swing decisions. 

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• Runs a 6.73 60, reached a 105.4 mph exit velocity and averaged 98.3 mph while posting a 90% hard-hit rate at State Games.
• The explosive tools are now undeniable. His next step is carrying that production consistently into game action while continuing to refine his work at shortstop.

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• Conner's offensive profile stands out because the power is paired with better athleticism than the physical frame might suggest.
• The right-handed hitter has reached 106.4 mph off the bat, averaged 97.2 mph at the Future Games and ran a 6.81 60.
• He profiles as a contact first bat who handles the outfield well. More game-to-game consistency in the box could push him firmly into the upper tier of the class.

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• Switch-hitter with a 6-foot-2, 185-pound frame and the versatility to move between the outfield and infield.
• Add a 6.88 60 and 93 mph outfield arm, and the result is a well-rounded player whose best baseball is still ahead of him.

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• A recent addition to the rankings who made an immediate impression.
• Holden reached a 103 mph exit velocity with a 92.6 mph average at the Arizona State Games, then threw 91 mph from the outfield.
• There is still polish to add, but the present impact and arm strength give him a foundation that is difficult to teach. He could become one of the class's bigger risers with additional game experience.

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