Arizona Class of 2029 Rankings: Post-Spring Update

Macgraw VanWormer OF / RHP / Casteel, AZ / 2029

Macgraw has firmly established himself as one of the premier national prospects in the 2029 class and continues to back up that status every time he steps on the field. The physical 6'1, 192 lbs athlete turned in one of the most impressive all around performances of the summer at the Four Corners ProCase, posting a blazing 6.38 sixty yard dash, the fastest time recorded at the event, while also producing a 99 mph exit velocity and 94 mph arm strength from the outfield. The athleticism immediately stands out, pairing elite speed with twitch, strength, and present physicality. Offensively, the right handed hitter shows quick hands and the ability to impact the baseball with authority while creating consistent line drive contact throughout the field. Defensively, he covers ground with ease in the outfield and possesses a true plus arm that plays at a high level. Already drawing national attention within the class, Macgraw's combination of athleticism, tools, and upside gives him a chance to develop into one of the top prospects in the country as he continues to mature.

Evan Thompson OF / C / Casteel, AZ / 2029

Evan continues to emerge as one of the most exciting young offensive prospects in the country, consistently producing some of the loudest offensive metrics in the state's freshman class. The 6'2, 186 lbs left handed hitter once again impressed at the Four Corners ProCase, showcasing advanced strength and bat speed for his age, posting exit velocities over 100 mph & driving baseballs over 400 feet. Evan has repeatedly demonstrated his ability to impact the baseball across multiple looks, producing triple digit exit velocities while maintaining a mature offensive approach and feel for the barrel. The swing features natural whip through the zone with present power already showing up in game and there is still plenty of projection remaining in the frame. Defensively, he continues to show athletic actions in the outfield with an arm that plays well and projects for additional strength. As the physical development continues, Evan possesses the offensive upside and overall tool set to become one of the cornerstone players in Arizona's 2029 class.

Retton Ethier SS / RHP / Brophy Prep, AZ / 2029

Retton possesses one of the highest ceilings in Arizona's 2029 class thanks to a rare blend of size, athleticism, and long-term projection. Standing 6'3 and 155 lbs, Retton already shows the type of frame college recruiters dream about, with long levers, present athleticism, and significant room for additional strength as he matures. The two way prospect displays smooth, effortless actions on both sides of the ball while pairing those movements with twitch and body control that stand out for his age. On the mound, the right hander has already pushed his fastball into the upper 80s, showcasing a highly projectable arm with the potential for significant velocity gains in the coming years. Defensively, his athletic actions and arm strength profile well on the infield, giving him legitimate two way value moving forward. With his combination of physical upside, athleticism, and present ability, Retton remains one of the most intriguing long-term prospects in the state's freshman class.

Retton Ethier
2029 SS/RHP
Brophy Prep HS (AZ)
Swarm Red Elite National 2029

Retton has ran it up to 85mph today with the FB in the championship game. He has an easy, smooth, low effort delivery and lights up the zone. Someone to keep a close eye on as he enters HS.#BeSeen… pic.twitter.com/hVgVDNQcc8

— Prep Baseball Scouting (@pbtscouting) June 22, 2025

Colson Good RHP / OF / Chaparral, AZ / 2029

Colson is one of the more intriguing young arms in Arizona's freshman class, possessing a combination of athleticism, projection, and feel for pitching that points to significant long-term upside. Standing 6'2 and 155 lbs, Colson features a lean, highly projectable frame with plenty of room to add strength as he continues to mature physically. The right hander moves exceptionally well on the mound, showing smooth, athletic actions throughout his delivery while pairing it with a quick arm that allows the baseball to come out of his hand with ease. What stands out most is his ability to compete and command the game beyond his years, already displaying advanced pitchability and an understanding of how to attack hitters. As additional strength continues to develop and the arm matures, Colson has all the ingredients of a future power pitcher. The combination of athletic movement patterns, arm speed, and long term projection make him one of the highest upside pitching prospects in Arizona's 2029 class.

Russell Nelson RHP / OF / Casteel, AZ / 2029

Rusty has established himself as one of the premier young arms in Arizona after earning varsity innings as a freshman at one of the state's top programs. The 6', 188 lbs right hander has been on the radar for several years, consistently proving himself against high level competition while continuing to take significant steps forward physically and developmentally. Rusty first gained attention as a middle school prospect when he ran his fastball into the mid 80s, later touching 86 mph while representing Team Arizona at the Junior Future Games against some of the top players in the country. The athletic right hander features a quick arm, advanced body control, and the type of competitive presence that allows him to perform against older competition. Beyond the mound, Rusty has also demonstrated impressive athleticism, posting a 101 mph exit velocity, 91 mph arm strength from the outfield, and a 29.9-inch vertical jump, further highlighting the overall athlete. With proven success at the varsity level, a strong track record of performance, and continued upside remaining, Rusty enters the rankings as one of the top overall prospects in Arizona's 2029 class and a player whose best baseball is still ahead of him.