2026 Top-10 Uncommitted: Catchers
November 20, 2025
With the fall and summer circuits behind us and the 2026 State Rankings being released at the end of the summer, we’re taking a look at some of the top uncommitted players within this update. Today, we are taking a look at the top-10 uncommitted catchers. This list is full of impact catchers that are still looking for a home.
Note: This list was gathered from the Prep Baseball California rankings page, sorted by 2026 prospects and then catchers.
2026 TOP-10 UNCOMMITTED: Catchers
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1. Ian Brooke C / OF / Patrick Henry High School, CA / 2026Rankings StateRank: 73 / POS: 9
From 4/21/25: “Ian Brooke has once again stood out. The junior catcher is in his first year on varsity and is taking the San Diego section by storm. He is in line as a top candidate for Western League player of the year and for section player of the year. The only knock on his candidacy for these awards, no fault of his own, is the fact that he doesn’t pitch. Brooke has been holding down the three spot for Patrick Henry and has done nothing but churn out offensive production. Brooke has shown the ability to hit anything thrown at him, facing a stable of strong arms so far this season. His stats stand at a .434/.537/.679 slash line with four doubles and three home runs. Brooke has now driven in 23 runs, adding five against St. Augustine on a 3/4 day at the plate. Brooke came in clutch on multiple occasions, down to two strikes for two of his hits, and knocking in two in his final at-bat with two outs. He grabbed all three of his hits on breaking balls, working each third of the field, first going down the third base line, then to RF, and finally up the middle. The profile as a whole continues to impress and trend up. The more myself and the rest of our staff in San Diego get eyes on Brooke, the more foolproof the profile becomes. The hitting speaks for itself, but Brooke has also been an anchor behind the plate, demonstrating strong blocking and catch-and-throw. He clocked three pop times in the range of 2.01-2.09 in between innings with relative ease. Brooke employs a flexible knee-down position, often straightening the other leg to get lower and work the bottom of the zone to steal strikes on low pitches. Athletically, he has demonstrated speed on the bases, clean and quick movements behind the plate, and the ability to control the body and barrel in the box. The 6’2 ~180 lbs frame has room to add mass and fill out. The output is undeniable, and the projections are encouraging as Brooke shows no signs of slowing down in his thus far dominant season.” |
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2. Jesiah Andrade C / 2B / Corona, CA / 2026Rankings StateRank: 98 / POS: 12
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3. Nyte Teeter C / RHP / Tustin, CA / 2026Rankings StateRank: 148 / POS: 15
From 1/4/25 Positional Profile: C/RHP |
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4. Jarett Hackney C / 3B / Twelve Bridges, CA / 2026Rankings StateRank: 159 / POS: 17
From 7/30/25 Positional Profile: C/3B Line drive bat with room to grow behind the plate. |
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5. Dolan Maher C / 2B / Torrey Pines, CA / 2026Rankings StateRank: 168 / POS: 18
From 3/20/25: “Dolan Maher, C, Torrey Pines, 2026 Functioning behind the dish, Dolan Maher is one of those players you just can’t take your eyes off. The junior backstop stuffed the stat sheet with a two-hit, two-RBI performance, highlighted by a no-doubt shot to left that ignited the Torrey Pines dugout late in the game making it his second straight home run in as many games. Hitting out of the 5-hole, the 5’11” right-handed hitter looks locked in to start his junior campaign with a new .385 Batting Average. Maher works from a strong base with loose, quick hands that allow him to handle both off-speed and velocity in the zone, making him a legitimate long-ball threat every time he steps in the box. Behind the plate, he plays well beyond his years, coming up with a couple key blocks in the fourth inning that likely saved runners from advancing into scoring position. He also showed off his arm strength, cutting down a would-be base stealer at second with a dart. Still just a junior, Maher already looks the part of an everyday catcher for the Falcons, and I’m looking forward to seeing if he can keep the bat hot heading into next week’s matchups against Del Norte and a hot Point Loma squad.” |
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6. Luke Severns C / 2B / Etiwanda High, CA / 2026Rankings StateRank: 185 / POS: 21
From 10/26/25: “Severns continues to show steady development and all-around polish, turning in another productive and well-rounded performance. The left-handed swing is projectable, producing a max exit velocity of 93.5 mph with a max distance of 341 feet. His swing is smooth and efficient, featuring a controlled leg lift and slight uphill path that generates consistent, hard contact to all fields. There’s minimal wasted movement, allowing him to stay on time and make frequent quality contact, which are clear indicators that Severns’ offensive game will continue to trend upward as he adds strength and experience. Defensively, Severns was equally impressive. He posted pop times between 2.03-2.18 with a 75 mph throwing velocity, showing accuracy and clean mechanics behind the plate. His work during bullpens stood out most where he showed off soft hands, quiet receiving actions, and a strong ability to beat the ball to the spot, consistently stealing strikes at the bottom of the zone. He looks comfortable, confident, and natural on both sides of the ball, and his continued progression suggests he’s a catcher on the rise who’s only going to keep getting better.” |
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7. Jaden Liu C / RHP / Servite , CA / 2026Rankings StateRank: 199 / POS: 22
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8. Brady Abner C / 1B / El Dorado High, CA / 2026Rankings StateRank: 204 / POS: 23
From 1/2/25 Positional Profile: C/1B |
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9. Derrick Robertson C / 1B / San Juan Hills, CA / 2026Rankings StateRank: 214 / POS: 26
From 1/4/25 Positional Profile: C/1B |
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10. Isaiah Lopez C / OF / Bellflower, CA / 2026Rankings StateRank: 220 / POS: 27
From 5/31/25 Positional Profile: C/OF Strong, compact athlete with solid arm strength, positional versatility, and consistent loud barrels. |