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Georgia Class of 2026 Rankings: Winter Update

December 9, 2025
Ian Smith
Assistant Scouting Director

The fall has come to a close and the off season is in full swing. The class of 2026 is apporaching their senior year with many of them committed and nearing their future college career. The state of Georgia is always plentiful when it comes to the MLB Draft and this year is no different. We have strong cast of players within the top 50 of our rankings with the potential of their name being called at the end of the summer. 

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As always, the evaluation process is a fluid and ongoing process with multiple viewings in order to get the best feel for players abilities. It’s important to note that as players continue their development some show marked improvement at a much more rapid pace. That doesn’t indicate that other players got worse or went backwards, it’s just how player development works. As the year unfolds, players make improvements and new prospects pop up on the radar expanding the Preo Baseball rankings universe. In addition to the evaluations of players, our scouts, both those in Georgia and nationally, have also had multiple discussions with each other to review our individual lists and then make adjustments based on what we've each seen. 

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The Top 10

1. Trevor Condon, Etowah

HT: 5-foot-10
WT: 180-pounds
Position: OF
Commitment: Tennessee

In what’s been a banner last 18+ months for the Etowah outfielder, the stock only continues upward for Condon. The former future gamer and 2025 Prep Baseball All-American has gained national recognition often with huge performances on big stages throughout the year. Hit tool is trending towards plus for the outfielder as we head towards the spring. Carries an extremely mature approach to the box with ability to identify pitches well out of the hand. Innate ability to sync up with barrel feel alike only adds to the ceiling with sneaky pop that shows in-game as well. The speed can be a true separator for Condon on both sides of the balls where it can flash double-plus at times while being a true 60 or better long-term. The “hair on fire” demeanor and speed will help the Tennessee commit stand in CF for as long as he wants with above-average arm strength that further builds an impressive defensive profile. This is as close as a five-tool profile with an immense floor that allows Condon to maintain as the top player in the Peach State.

2. Matthew Sharman, Etowah

HT: 6-foot-4
WT: 218-pounds
Position: RHP, 1B
Commitment: Georgia

One of the true models of consistency in Georgia’s 2026 class with an extensive track record of high-level performance that even added a gold medal this fall with USA U18 in Japan. The RHP holds some of the best command in the class while steadily growing a deep pitch mix. Fastball is deceptive out of the hand with some bore from a three-quarters slot at 91-93, and has shown the ability to tap into the mid-90s at times, which could be easy to project to come this upcoming spring. Flashes two breaking balls with the more-advanced low-80s slider that continues to grow as an out pitch and tighter curveball at 74-77 that worked as easy strikes early in the count. Changeup has been the bread-and-butter for some time with hard arm-side fade and depth in the low-80s, with the feel to land anywhere he needs. Chance for a plus offering at the next level. Sharman rounds the whole profile out with an immense floor and some of the best makeup in the class that will only bode well as he gets into meetings with pro teams this offseason.

3. Blake Bryant, Citizens Christian Academy

HT: 6-foot-5
WT: 183-pounds
Position: RHP
Commitment: Clemson

Bryant has been one of the arms we’ve bet on since day one with easy to see projection, but the profile has grown to levels you usually don’t expect and firmly established himself as one of the top players in the state throughout 2025. The aforementioned projection still remains for the Clemson commit, standing a lean 6-foot-5, 183-pounds while being an excellent mover with advanced body control. Fastball lived in the mid-90s throughout the year, reaching back for 96-97 at times including during a statement performance at East Coast Pro, going 6 up and 6 down with 6 punchouts. Curveball and slider both took huge strides on the year, and could both be above-average in due time with distinct shape and feel to generate consistent swing-and-miss. Changeup will flash at times in the mid-80s, showing ability to create depth with quality fade out of the same tunnel as the fastball. Command of the full mix is growing at a rapid rate and I still have the sneaking suspicion that we’re just seeing Bryant scratch the surface of his potential. 

4. Keon Johnson, First Presbyterian Day

HT: 6-foot-1
WT: 190-pounds
Position: SS
Commitment: Vanderbilt

One of the true stars of the 2024 Future Games has been among the elite in Georgia’s 2026 class for quite some time and brings tools that are ready to provide impact at the next level right now. A silky defender at the six, Johnson boasts excellent footwork with twitchy bounce in an athletic 6-foot-1 that leads to tremendous ranges in all directions. Rarely out-of-control and present above-average arm strength that plays from all angles with accuracy. Future 60 glove at short feels well within reason. Bat-to-ball skills stand out with whippy hands through the zone in an all-fields approach. The Vanderbilt commit has displayed significant raw pop at times and added strength to the frame could see that translate into consistent game rower in short time. There’s a quality floor for Johnson but the ceiling remains substantial and will be garnering some high-profile attention this spring down in Macon.

5. Malachi Washington, Parkview

HT: 6-foot-0
WT: 196-pounds
Position: OF
Commitment: LSU

High-level tools have been a constant for the LSU commit, but the in-game production has become hard to ignore and checks a ton of boxes across the board. Armed with a durable 6-foot-0 frame that shows tremendous athleticism and ability to maintain that twitch long-term. A power/speed threat at the plate with innate feel for the barrel that backed by huge bat speed in an uphill path that's geared for all-field carry. An above-average runner that plays way up in-game from an aggressive mentality that shines both on the bases and while patrolling CF with ease. Washington was arguably the most-productive bat in the state across his junior campaign and could be in-line for an even bigger year.

6. Joseph Contreras, Blessed Trinity

HT: 6-foot-5
WT: 200-pounds
Position: RHP
Commitment: Vanderbilt

If there’s someone with more helium in the class than Contreras, you'd be hard-pressed to find them. The imposing 6-foot-5 RHP with big-league bloodlines and limitless projection took that jump we were all expecting across 2025 and enters the upcoming spring with real MLB Draft potential. The defending 5A State champion boasts as deep of a pitch mix that you’ll see at the high school levels with significant feel throughout. Working downhill with a ton of deception from a higher slot, Contreras deploys mid-90s with heavy sink and run that misses a ton of bats in the lower half and triple-digit potential doesn't feel bullish in the slightest. Slider shows sharp horizontal at 82-85 with feel to spin and ability to generate swing-and-miss. Mixes in a downer power curve in the mid-to-high 70s sporadically and beginning to land both breaking balls for strikes at a high rate. Forkball is what can set the Vanderbilt commit apart from his peers, showing plus upside with diabolical tumbling action that truly looks unhittable when it's on. With an advanced profile right now and still nowhere near his ceiling, we could be looking at day one potential this summer.

7. RJ Cope, Georgia Premier Academy

HT: 6-foot-8
WT: 250-pounds
Position: LHP, 1B
Commitment: Vanderbilt

There are very few players in the country who hold the type of power that Cope possesses, and that comes from both sides of the ball. An imposing figure at 6-foot-8, 250-pounds with present athleticism and advanced body control that you’d expect from a blue-chip power forward. With real funk and deception from a lower three-quarters slot, the LHP keeps hitters off balance with great sequencing in a strong mix. Mixes in two fastballs with the four-seam creating carrying life at 93-96 that creates in-zone misses well and the two-seam at 90-92 that dismantles same side hitters with sharp arm-side run. Slider is tight with some sweep in the mid-80s and has shown improved feel that really stood out in the fall. Changeup has been one of more advanced pitches for Cope and that remains true with excellent tunneling and feel to land throughout the zone. It’s a loud profile from the left-side and still holds something to unlock. At the plate, the Vanderbilt commit has without question the most raw power in the state, showing ability to generate outlandish exit velocities (110+ with wood) alongside effortless pull-side carry. One of the few tools you see in high school that you could whisper double-plus on. Cope will be making the trip to Chicago for the Super 60 next month and will be one of the most scouted players this spring in the newly-formed Academy Baseball Association.

8. Connor Langdon, Perry

HT: 6-foot-2
WT: 190-pounds
Position: LHP
Commitment: Georgia

Armed with deceptive mid-90s velocity and swing-and-miss changeup, Langdon has been a mainstay among the LHP in the class for good reason. The Georgia commit gets on top of hitters with the full mix due to significant arm speed in a compact arm action that he repeats well. Fastball has sharp, bowling ball-like sink and run that plays to both sides of the plate and can create in-zone misses at a high-rate. Slider is tighter with some depth at 80-83, flashing ability to land in the lower half well. Changeup works off the fastball extremely well with huge arm-side fade in the low-80s that looks like the fastball out of the hand before disappearing. Strikes have been the biggest hurdle for Langdon but took a big stride forward in 2025 and when paired with undeniable stuff, might be poised for a dominant senior spring.

9. Colin White, Harrison

HT: 6-foot-4
WT: 205-pounds
Position: LHP
Commitment: Florida

After a lost junior season to an elbow injury, the Florida commit is back healthy and looking like one of most intriguing players in the state heading into 2026. The high-waisted 6-foot-4 frame has added tremendous good weight throughout the year and came out this fall throwing as hard as we've ever seen him backed by improved command and body control. Fastball generates tremendous arm-side life with late hop that can miss barrels at will and can be flat out dominate when commanded. Curveball has easy-to-see plus upside as a true hammer in the low-80s with 12/6 shape and immense depth. Changeup is used sparingly in the mid-80s but can be solid third offering to keep hitters off balance. Will be ready to put on a show at Super 60 next month before leading one of the most talented rosters in the state this upcoming spring.

10. Isaiah Galason, Houston County

HT: 5-foot-10
WT: 172-pounds
Position: SS
Commitment: Georgia Tech

In a common mantra here, Hitters hit and that's exactly what Galason did throughout 2025 as the Georgia Tech commit established one of the top hit tools in the state. Minimal wasted effort from the right-side, the shortstop utilizes an efficient path to the ball with innate barrel accuracy that shows very well in an all-fields approach. Sneaky pull-side pop shows without having to sell out and has flashed the clutch factor to show it in the biggest of moments. Quality defender up the middle with actions to play at both SS and 2B. Present above-average arm strength plays well from multiple angles and shows advanced footwork to match. Galason rounds out the profile with above-average speed that plays even faster in-game with the athleticism to maintain long-term. The Houston County star has cemented himself among top infielders quickly after reclassifying up from the 2027 class and looks poised for an even bigger breakout this upcoming spring.

2026 MLB Draft: Outside the Top-10 Helium

Ty Tillery, RHP/OF, Morgan County

Brock Rein, SS, Starr’s Mill

Jamir Johnson, OF, Locust Grove

Cam Jackson, SS, Georgia Premier Academy

Matthew Kerrigan, OF, Lowndes

Santos Wade, SS, Providence Christian

Trey Robbins, LHP, Whitewater

UPCOMING EVENTS

Showcase State ate Location
South Georgia Preseason ID GA 1/3 Camden County High School
Macon Preseason ID GA 1/4 Mercer University
Preseason All-State: Underclass GA 1/10 IVSA Training Facility
Preseason All-State: Upperclass GA 1/11 IVSA Training Facility
LakePoint Preseason ID GA 1/17 LakePoint Sports
East Georgia Preseason ID GA 1/18 IVSA Training Facility
Atlanta Preseason ID GA 1/18 Woodward Academy
East Georgia Rising Stars GA 1/31 IVSA Training Facility
Peachtree Rising Stars ID GA 2/7 Home Plate Facility
Athens Rising Stars ID GA 2/8 The Yard Training Facility
LakePoint Rising Stars ID GA 2/16 LakePoint Sports
South Georgia Rising Stars ID GA 2/22 Southern Pines Indoor Complex