BGNI: Must-Know 25 Underclassmen
March 25, 2026
The Bishop Gorman National Invitational provided plenty of opportunity to scout, not just MLB Draft talent for this year, but a deep group of underclassmen who will make an impact on the college recruiting trail and in future drafts.
This article highlights 25 underclass names to know coming out of the weekend including a deeper dive on “9 to Know”.
Freshmen, sophomores and juniors weren’t just part of the mix, they were driving results on both sides of the ball. Multiple young arms showed real velocity and the ability to compete in the zone, while position players matched that with advanced bat speed, controlled at-bats, and a feel for the game that played beyond their years.
More than anything, the group played with confidence. There was not much separation between classes in terms of impact, they competed, produced, and in a lot of cases set the tone.
With nine states represented, the event offered a clear look at what’s coming next. These 25 names are a strong starting point.
1. SS Cooper Holland (Santa Margarita HS, CA)
2. OF/LHP Jake Turner (Centennial HS, NV)
3. 3B/RHP Brady Cunningham (Brother Rice, IL)
4. RHP Liam Radke (Faith Lutheran HS, NV)
5. SS Warren Wulfemeyer (Santa Margarita HS, CA)
6. RHP Calum Anderson (Vauxhall Academy, CAN)
7. OF Anthony Cartolano (Brother Rice HS, IL)
8. LHP Tyler Ransom (Crimson Cliffs HS, UT)
9. 3B/RHP Cruz Adams (American Fork HS, UT)
10. C Nico Ayars (Bishop Verot HS, FL)
11. RHP Jhon Rodriguez (Bishop Verot HS, FL)
12. RHP Matthew Vigil (Columbus HS, FL)
13. SS Colin Campbell (Brother Rice HS, IL)
14. IF Braylon Sheffield (Bishop Verot HS, FL)
15. OF Brody Baxman (Bishop Verot HS, FL)
16. OF Rogan Rivard (Vauxhall Academy, CAN)
17. RHP Griffin Doane (Santa Margarita HS, CA)
18. CIF/P Tyler George (Santa Margarita HS, CA)
19. IF/C Luca Agne (Brother Rice HS, IL)
20. OF/RHP Gavin Stanislawski (Brother Rice HS, IL)
21. Util. Ajay Hermosura (Bishop Gorman HS, NV)
21. SS Mark Redaja (Gahr HS, CA)
22. SS Jack Boyer (Crimson Cliffs HS, UT)
23. LHP/1B Christian Norton (TC Roberson HS, NC)
24. OF/RHP Ty Holmstead (American Fork HS, UT)
25. C Terrell Otis (Centennial HS, NV)
9 To Know:
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Cooper Holland SS / Santa Margarita Catholic High School, CA / 2029Holland, the #5 ranked player in the class, delivered a stellar showing in announcing his presence on a national stage. Long and lean with a growing, 6-foot-2, 180-pound frame that should carry considerable athletic strength, the left-handed hitter demonstrated innate bat-to-ball capabilities across four games that saw him go 7-for-16 with two doubles, a triple, and a home run along with 11 total RBI. Upright in a narrow, relaxed stance, the hands walk away from the face, down and back below the shoulder with a simple stride that allows a quick, heavy barrel to drive through the zone with incessant lag. Still growing into his frame, the ability to impact the baseball to all fields stands out, right now, and there are strong signs that he will ultimately develop significant, effortless power given the present lofting ability. Still more, the hands and glove work in a similar relaxed fashion to the bat, and a quick release with short arm action provides carry on throws. Though he only played second base in this look, a left side profile is obvious, and will likely be the landing spot in subsequent looks. Overall, it was an exciting first look at a tantalizing young player who is still far from reaching a high ceiling.
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Jake Turner OF / LHP / Centennial, NV / 2027Turner, a TCU recruit whose tools and profile nearly mirror that of present Horned Frogs standout, Noah Franco, put his two-way prowess on display in Vegas. The Prep Baseball All-American was up to 95 mph with a shotgun fastball that displayed an effectively wild look while garnering in-zone misses. He flashed a sharp slider at 79-81 (2600 rpm) as well as a slowed down changeup at 83-84, and while strikes came and went, the loose arm and dynamic movements down the mound, along with his wide-shouldered 6-foot-3, 200-pound frame are unteachable and have a ceiling that is nearly unmatched in the class. Still more, his upside at the plate currently outpaces that on the mound, and Turner enjoyed multiple home runs on the week while delivering a heaviest of barrels to all fields. The left-handed hitter sets up from a sturdy crouch with a deeper, rocking load that culminates top-end quick hands driving the barrel through the zone. Turner’s top-of-the-class power potential will be studied closely by the scouting community over the next 16 months.
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Brady Cunningham 3B / RHP / Brother Rice, IL / 2027At 6-foot-3, 225-pounds, Cunningham holds one of the more impressive frames in the class, and when considering the fact that he runs a 6.5 60-yard dash and impacts baseball with electric metrics, the upside is inherently astounding. The right-handed slugger sets up with a square, athletic base with the bat flattening throughout a minimal separation that leads to a more direct, bottom-hand-dominant approach with an angled uphill path. It does not take much for the ball to explode off the barrel, and the impact of the baseball is felt nearly as much as the acceleration out of the box. There was some swing-and-miss at times, especially to the upper quadrants, but the eye-opening exit velocities, along with a quality two-strike approach stood out throughout the week. Also a talented arm as a two-way prospect for Texas A&M, where he is committed, this first outing of the year saw Cunningham at 88-90 with developing secondary, but should trend up throughout the spring.
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Liam Radke RHP / OF / Faith Lutheran, NV / 2027Radke, a TCU recruit, looked the part of a starter thanks to a silky, dynamic delivery and the makings of three above average offerings. The 6-foot-1, 185-pound right-hander came out at 91-93 with a fastball that featured ride & run to the bottom of the zone with a controlled, quick arm that delivered from a low-slot/high-height position. Countering with a tight curveball at 77-79 (2750+ rpm) that displayed near-plus potential and an above average changeup at 79 mph, Radke is an arm that 4-Corner scouts will be locked in on over the next year-plus.
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Warren Wulfemeyer SS / 2B / Santa Margarita Catholic High School, CA / 2028Wulfemeyer was a revelation as he took over shortstop duties for an injured Brody Schumaker, and performed admirably including belting a home run. Polished at the dish and on the dirt, the 5-foot-11, 175-pound shortstop displayed confident, crisp actions on the dirt in eliciting the look of a long-term, premium-positioned player. The left-handed hitter demonstrated loose wrists from a crouched setup that saw him move with ease through impact while working short-to-long with quality bat speed. The spring will offer valuable experience for the young shortstop against high-level arms, and this showing firmly cements Wulfemeyer as must-follow summer recruit for all programs.
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Calum Andersen RHP / Vauxhall Academy, AB / 2027Rankings OverallRank: 83 / POS: 18
Anderson’s pristine, 6-foot-4, 185-pound frame holds considerable upside, and there is a strong chance that the scouting community is greeted to a breakout performance on the summer circuit. Squeezed, a bit, by a small, inconsistent zone, the big right-hander worked 89-92 with effortless velocity while working intently to both sides of the plate. He countered with a slider at 78-80 (2300 rpm) that featured some varying shape and effectiveness along with a changeup at 83-84 that he killed spin with (1700s). The overall profile screams of a future starter as the arm stroke and low-maintenance delivery provide for simple repeatability. While the results were not eye-opening in this look, the upside remains high, and the Oklahoma recruit is a must-follow for pro scouts next summer.
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Anthony Cartolano OF / Brother Rice, IL / 2027Cartolano hopped off the plane from snowy Chicago and immediately laced a first-pitch missile in setting the tone for a Brother Rice program that should have a strong ‘26 campaign. Muscular with a compact, 5-foot-9, 195-pound frame, the right/right profile is less exciting on paper than it is in person. Experiencing Cartolano’s presence in game play allows for a much greater appreciation of the 6.6-runner, and the likelihood that he outpaces other higher-ceilinged prospects, in terms of results, is inherently likely. There is simplicity and directness to the right-handed stroke with exit velocities screaming off the barrel, and the incessant motor and aura of confidence are sure to excite college recruiters who allow for multiple looks at the outfielder. Still more, his first step and confident hands in center field provided for multiple crisp routes and plays. Roster construction for some programs will likely slow the recruitment of Cartolano until the summer, given his smaller right-handed profile, but the school that ultimately lands him will undoubtedly benefit in the long run.
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Tyler Ransom LHP / OF / Crimson Cliffs, UT / 2027A Future Games standout before committing to Texas A&M, Ransom moved from Idaho to St. George, and looked more than comfortable kicking off his first spring campaign for a strong, well-coached Crimson Cliffs program. Wiry-thin with a dynamic delivery and loose, quick arm, Ransom shows his back side to the hitter while working across the frame down the mound, alla Chris Sale, with considerable direction which provided for a tough look. The southpaw worked 87-89 some arm side life while showing feel for a sharper breaking ball at 73-74 (2300+) that should quickly trend up, along with an intriguing split-fingered pitch at 80 mph. The frame is slighter, but the stuff has a chance to jump, and along with an ultra-competitive makeup/mound presence, scouts will enjoy watching Ransom over the next year-plus.
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Cruz Adams 3B / RHP / American Fork, UT / 2028Rankings StateRank: 8 / POS: 1
Adams initially showed some intrigue in Game 1 of the week with his play at third base and raw, athletic look at the plate as a big right-handed bat. The 6-foot-4, 200-pounder immediately passes the eye-test with raw, loud metrics across the board as a position player (102+ exits, 24.0 hand speed, 81.8 bat speed). Still more, he hopped on the mound in a relief setting that saw the fastball jump out of the hand at 88-90 (2450 rpm) with a chance for quick jumps throughout the spring and a potential explosive showing throughout the summer. Still more, he countered with the makings of a sharp slider at 77-79 (2400+) with some tilt. The polish and game management is still being acquired, and while he featured a more pronounced, bullpen look (all stretch), there is plenty of athleticism to fall back on when considering the upside. College coaches will want to circle Adams’ name as a must-follow throughout the summer.
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