Class of 2026: Rankings Update 8/27
August 27, 2025
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As the summer circuit winds down and players turn their focus toward the fall, we’ve released our latest update to the Arizona Class of 2026 Player Rankings. This marks the second revision of the year, highlighted by notable movement within the Top 140. Strong spring seasons carried into the summer, where standout performances continued to shift the landscape and further separate the state’s premier rising seniors.
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Our evaluation process is fluid and ongoing, built on multiple in-game looks, showcase data, and continuous conversations to ensure the most accurate read on each player. While some prospects may rise quickly, it doesn’t always signal regression from others—development is a long-term process that comes with natural peaks and valleys. With the fall season ahead, new names are sure to emerge, expanding the depth of talent in Arizona’s 2026 class. Our local and national scouting staff remain in close collaboration, constantly updating rankings to reflect the most current information available.
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THE TOP-10 IN THE CLASS OF 2026 ⭐
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Ryan Harwood OF / RHP / Casteel, AZ / 2026Ryan looks the part the second he steps on the field, a strong, athletic 6-foot-2 frame with the tools to match. From the left side, the bat speed jumps out, with balls flying off his barrel at over 100 mph and carrying deep to all fields. He’s not just a power guy either, showing improved pitch recognition and the ability to come through in big spots. Add in a 6.6 runner with a 94 mph arm from the outfield, and it’s clear Ryan's a true five-tool talent. Simply put, he’s the type of player who changes games and gives Texas A&M a future middle of the order bat.
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Alain Gómez Gudino C / 3B / Saguaro, AZ / 2026Alain is as steady as they come behind the plate, showing off soft hands, clean footwork, and a big arm that produces sub-1.9 pop times with ease. He’s a true switch-hitter, and the bat plays from both sides, driving balls with authority and showing the kind of juice that makes him dangerous in the middle of a lineup. His leadership and game awareness stand out just as much as his tools, giving pitchers a reliable presence to throw to. With a polished all around game and impact ability on both sides of the ball, Alain looks the part of one of the nation’s top catching prospects and a future difference-maker at South Carolina.
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Jet Berry SS / 2B / Queen Creek, AZ / 2026Jet is the sparkplug every team wants at the top of the order, quick-twitch athlete, quick hands, and the ability to impact the baseball from both sides of the plate. He’s got real speed (6.56 runner) that plays on both sides of the ball, with steady defense and the arm strength to stick in the middle infield. Offensively, the switch-hitter shows a short, direct stroke and clutch feel, coming up big in pressure spots. With his competitiveness, all-field approach, and high energy style, Jet fits the mold of a top of the order table setter and future difference maker at Oregon.
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Tait Reynolds OF / SS / Queen Creek, AZ / 2026Tait is a true two sport athlete at 6'4, 205 pounds, his bat is one of the loudest in Arizona’s 2026 class. He combines plus bat speed with real barrel control, turning around velocity while also showing the feel to adjust and drive spin to all fields. The power shows up in-game, with consistent hard contact and the ability to change the momentum of a lineup in one swing. With middle of the order upside, Tait has cemented himself as one of the most complete prospects in the state and a future impact piece at Clemson both on the diamond and on the gridiorn.
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Abram Sherrin SS / RHP / Liberty, AZ / 2026Abram keeps proving he’s one of the most well-rounded players in the 2026 class, impacting the game on both sides. At the plate, he brings a confident, balanced approach that produces consistent barrels, with the ability to drive the ball the other way and anchor the middle of a lineup. On the mound, the right-hander has been up to 93 mph and mixes in a full arsenal of offspeed to keep hitters off balance. With two-way impact and polish beyond his years, Abram has the tools to be a major piece for Arizona and one of the top follows in the state.
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Zander Bratspis SS / Saguaro, AZ / 2026Zander is the definition of a gamer, smooth in the field, tough at the plate, and a steady presence in any lineup. A Pro Case standout, he’s proven he can perform against top competition, showing fluid actions at shortstop with soft hands, clean footwork, and natural instincts for the position. At the plate, the right-handed hitter has a compact, efficient swing that produces consistent barrels and a mature all-fields approach. With his blue collar makeup and well rounded game, Zander profiles as a reliable middle infielder who will make an immediate impact at Kansas State.
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Jackson Weber SS / C / Horizon, AZ / 2026Jackson brings real versatility to the field, with the ability to catch, play up the middle, and swing it with authority. The 6', 175 pound ASU commit posted exit velocities over 100 mph at Preseason All-State, showing loose, dynamic hands and the ability to drive the ball to all fields. Behind the plate, his quick release and sub 2 pops make him a steady defender, while his infield actions and 88 mph arm add even more value. With his athleticism and ability to impact the game on both sides, Jackson has quickly become one of the most exciting and versatile prospects in Arizona’s 2026 class.
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Devin Long RHP / OF / Chaparral High School, AZ / 2026Devin has emerged as the top arm in Arizona’s 2026 class, standing out for his ability to dominate with a starter’s profile. The 6'3 right-hander works in the upper 80s/low 90s with ease, and backs it up with a full four pitch mix he can land for strikes. His fastball jumps out of the hand, and the secondary stuff gives him plenty of ways to attack hitters. With size, stuff, and poise on the mound, Devin looks every bit the part of a frontline arm and remains one of the most coveted uncommitted prospects in the state.
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Benjamin Ball OF / SS / Hamilton , AZ / 2026Ben is a strong, physical athlete who brings explosive tools and a high energy presence every time he steps on the field. The right-handed hitter generates real bat speed with a compact swing, flashing the ability to drive the ball with authority to all fields. While there’s still some streakiness at times, the upside is huge, and when he’s synced up the ball absolutely jumps off his barrel. With a 6.6 runner’s speed, a 90 mph arm, and middle of the order power potential, Ben has the makings of a dynamic impact player for Arizona.
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Jordan Ransom SS / 2B / Queen Creek, AZ / 2026Rankings StateRank: 10 / POS: 5
Jordan is a smooth athlete who shows impact ability both in the field and at the plate. At shortstop, he moves well with clean actions, quick transfers, and a fast, whippy arm that carries across the diamond, while his athleticism also plays naturally in the outfield. Offensively, the left-handed hitter uses a short, direct swing with a gap to gap approach, producing consistent linedrive contact with more power on the way as his frame fills out. With his athleticism, defensive versatility, and steady left-handed bat, Jordan projects as a key future piece for Arizona State and one of the most complete prospects in the 2026 class.
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