Georgia Class of 2028 Rankings: Post Spring Update

The spring has come to end and seeing well over 400 games this spring in another banner year for us. It is time to update the rankings ahead of the summer season. Below we take a look at the top 10, biggest spring movers and some other players to keep an eye on over 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 a 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 PBR 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

Dexter McCleon Jr OF / RHP / Buford, GA / 2028 Rankings  OverallRank: 1 / POS: 1

Colin Anderson 3B / OF / Etowah, GA / 2028 Rankings  OverallRank: 9 / POS: 2

Lio Garcia SS / OF / Buford, GA / 2028 Rankings  OverallRank: 12 / POS: 3

Breck Hemphill OF / Harrison, GA / 2028 Rankings  OverallRank: 14 / POS: 6

David Vargas SS / 2B / Cartersville, GA / 2028 Rankings  OverallRank: 18 / POS: 5

Noah Harris SS / 2B / Benedictine Military, GA / 2028 Rankings  OverallRank: 72 / POS: 23

Gavin Gebhardt SS / RHP / Cambridge, GA / 2028 Rankings  OverallRank: 96 / POS: 28

Thomas Gentry RHP / SS / Citizens Christian Academy, GA / 2028 Rankings  OverallRank: 101 / POS: 23

Rylan Farlow RHP / SS / Greenbrier, GA / 2028 Rankings  OverallRank: 103 / POS: 24

Zach Koons SS / RHP / Greater Atlanta Christian, GA / 2028 Rankings  OverallRank: 112 / POS: 32

Biggest Risers

Hank Drew, C, Lowndes (79th to 14th)

2028 C Hank Drew is a definite N2K in @PrepBaseballGA sophomore class.

Projectable 6-foot-3, 205-pound frame with big-league bloodlines.

Minimal chase with present feel for the barrel in an all-fields approach.

Breakout spring OTW.@ShooterHunt || #CoastalGAInvite#GAHS26 pic.twitter.com/q4O9v5OHNW

— Ian Smith (@IanSmittyGA) February 15, 2026

Cash Cauley, SS, Mount Paran (140th to 28th)

2028 SS Cash Cauley picks up yet another XBH on the week.

Excellent balance with a direct path to contact and accuracy in the barrel.

Turns on this into RCF and shows the instincts on the hustle 2B. 90 EV. @prostockbc || @ShooterHunt #PBShowdown26 pic.twitter.com/JHdSkOV31g

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) May 31, 2026

Anthony Agah, OF, Marist (91st to 33rd)

Statement showing from 2028 OF Anthony Agah this afternoon.

Max EV: 105.3 ‼️
Avg. EV: 100.5
Max Distance: 417ft.
Hard-hit: 100%

Explosive barrel through the zone in a well-leveraged path as he hammers this deep into LF during gameplay.@Marist_Baseball || @ShooterHunt… pic.twitter.com/ZxU41OhQel

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) June 2, 2026

Brady Haff, LHP/1B, Johnson Ferry Christian Academy (155th to 46th)

‘28 Brady Haff (GA)

FB: 85-87
SL: 74-75
SPL: 72-74 (800s)

Big 6’4” durable frame w/ deceptive crossbody look. Arm works quick and clean w/ feel to pitch. Drove FBs in on RHHs. Like the upside as an intriguing follow. #NPI28 || @PrepBaseballGA pic.twitter.com/owZ5tSGGlo

— Shooter Hunt (@ShooterHunt) June 7, 2026

Todd Raleigh Jr., C, Rabun Gap (186th to 52nd)

2028 C Todd Raleigh (NC) ropes one the other way for a double.

Smooth lefty, strong lower half that lets him power the ball to all parts of the field. @PrepBaseballNC || @SmarTense16u #NPI26 pic.twitter.com/9a1l3BhX7g

— Prep Baseball Scouting (@pbtscouting) June 7, 2026

Devon McLoughlin, RHP/SS, Greenbrier (201st to 56th)

💣💣💣

2028 RHP/SS Devon Mcloughlin (GA)

Unloads on this fastball and sends it way over the LF wall for a 2 run HR. Made some tough plays in the dirt.@PrepBaseballGA || @SmarTenseBsbl #NPI26 pic.twitter.com/SyKjUPnlpp

— Prep Baseball Scouting (@pbtscouting) June 4, 2026

Gus Steve, C/3B, Hebron Christian (142nd to 62nd)

Nothing to show for last night, but 2028 C/3B Gus Steve has gotten ultra physical since the fall and looks the part.

Finds the barrel here for a L8, took quality swings all night.

Really whippy barrel that stays in the zone and is explosive through impact. @HCALionBaseball… pic.twitter.com/wN3WAekKQA

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) February 25, 2026

Junwoo Jang, OF, North Gwinnett (99th to 64th)

2028 OF Junwoo Jang caps off a stellar showing in the box in a loud way.

Well-leveraged with carry to the pull-side as he unloads on this to RF for the no-doubt solo HR.

Stock continues to grow. 📈@NGDawgsBaseball || @ShooterHunt #GAHS26 https://t.co/BSTAWwlHU9 pic.twitter.com/gZjfjHIYJ1

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) May 2, 2026

Allan Ichim, SS, North Gwinnett (241st to 69th)

Great swing here late from 2028 SS Allan Ichim.

Keeps the hands back on the elevated CH and sends this to LCF in a hurry. 💣

Plenty to build on in the profile and frame for the sophomore.@NGDawgsBaseball || #GAHS26 pic.twitter.com/CXXLMIdCJ6

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) May 8, 2026

Tobias Bell, SS, Druid Hills (177th to 70th)

2028 SS Tobias Bell is a N2K this Spring.

Well-connected w/ feel for the barrel and ability to create separation.

Loads of projection remaining in the physical, athletic 6-foot-2, 210-pound frame. @ShooterHunt @DHHSsports #GAHS26 pic.twitter.com/4c4mt9FwsS

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) February 6, 2026

Ledger Jones, OF, Walton (211th to 71st)

2028 SS/OF Ledger Jones @Walton_Baseball

Gets the action started with this first pitch single to RF. Loads with a high leg kick and stays through the zone with a flat barrel. #GAPTG26 pic.twitter.com/zltjogNO30

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) June 2, 2026

Will Dimitri, SS, Harris County (147th to 75th)

2028 3B Will Dimitri is an instant tone-setter atop the @_countybaseball lineup.

3-hits here while facing low-mid 90’s velocity & excellent ability to use the entire field well.

Always on time with great feel for the zone & pitch recognition alike. Innate b2b skills stand… pic.twitter.com/MqXZPtuMCL

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) April 17, 2026

Christian Osborne, RHP/C, Pierce County (126th to 76th)

2028 RHP/C Christian Osborne @PCHS_Baseball1

5-foot-11, 160 pounds.

FB: 87-90; ride
SL: 78-81; late bite

FB topping 90, FB/SL tunneling well. Strong internal rotation with a stiff front leg and athletic follow through. High strike percentage on the day.#GATPG26 pic.twitter.com/Pr6uixpZiP

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) June 3, 2026

Clutch swing from 2028 C Christian Osborne in a tough L/L matchup.

Leverages the barrel well as he drives this to LCF for the 2 RBI 2B.

High-floor behind the plate and upside on the mound as well. @PCHS_Baseball1 || #GAHS26 pic.twitter.com/woHN98g4zF

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) March 20, 2026

Truitt Grubbs, OF, Pickens (170th to 78th)

Really good showing in the box from 2028 OF Truitt Grubbs against a potent arm.

Gets the front foot down while creating excellent separation & adjustability in-zone w/ budding accuracy in the barrel.

Great pitch recognition and all-fields feel. @ShooterHunt ||… pic.twitter.com/x0egfTpwje

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) March 11, 2026

Keegan Loadwick, RHP/1B, Lassiter (121st to 83rd)

2028 RHP Keegan Loadwick @lassiterbasebal

FB: 83-86
CH: 70-73; fade
SPL: 75

Mixed all three pitches well. Generated a lot of chase.#GATPG26 pic.twitter.com/K1mOOZ6KXa

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) June 3, 2026

Joab Bolton, C, North Hall (224th to 85th)

Impressive cut from 2028 C Joab Bolton
as he smokes this into LCF for a 1B.

Good separation & keeps his hands inside w/ barrel feel that continues to grow.

Aptitude to use the whole field well. @nthbaseball || @ShooterHunt #GAHS26 https://t.co/CmPqobHnA5 pic.twitter.com/uP9ArSbAF1

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) May 1, 2026

Jax Foust, SS/RHP, North Paulding (122nd to 89th)

Huge innings out of the pen from 2028 RHP Jax Foust.

Struck out 4 across 2.2 scoreless IP.

FB: 80-82; ASR, CMD throughout the zone
SL: 71-74
CH: 73-75

Poised to carry a key role on the mound this Spring for @NPPackBaseball. #GAHS26 pic.twitter.com/d29Cr2hiXL

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) February 25, 2026

2028 SS Jax Foust @NPPackBaseball

5-foot-9, 157-pounds

Present bat speed with some leverage in the barrel.

Max EV: 90.7 #GAPASUnder26 pic.twitter.com/PaVAeZ5ruT

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) January 14, 2026

Jake Pennix, SS/RHP, Lambert (258th to 107th)

28’ SS Jake Pennix (GA) with the 2B RBI,

Does a great job battling in the box and waiting for his pitch. @SmarTenseBsbl @PrepBaseballGA #GASG26 pic.twitter.com/5KapeywPkb

— Prep Baseball Scouting (@pbtscouting) May 24, 2026

David Bankston, 3B/OF, GPA (166th to 109th)

2028 SS/3B David Bankston @premier_sox

6-foot-0, 176-pounds

Balanced load with some length in-zone. #GATPG26 pic.twitter.com/GptZrDnmnl

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) June 2, 2026

Brayden Hatcher, RHP/3B, Kell (231st to 113th)

2028 3B Brayden Hatcher has looked the part in the box throughout gameplay.

Pair of barrels shown here including a base knock into RCF.

Good balance through a striding load & excellent separation with fluidity in-zone. @kell_baseball || #GATPG26 pic.twitter.com/osHyvnMJbd

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) June 2, 2026

Good look at 2028 RHP/3B Brayden Hatcher against a potent lineup.

Physical, high-waisted 6-foot-1, 191-pound frame with projection remaining.

FB: 83-85 T86
CB: 70-72; Depth w/ ability to +/- HZM
CH: 77-78

Stout lower half with easy drive down the mound & operates from a… pic.twitter.com/PAjaswLR1d

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) June 5, 2026

Lincoln Ward, C/1B, Creekview (290th to 130th)

2028 1B/C Lincoln Ward gets into this one for a 💣 to deep LC to put Creekview up.

2nd HR of the day for Ward. Had a strong showing in the Preseason & has found his role in this Grizzlies order.

Strong, compact frame w/ an explosive barrel through impact. @CVHSGrizzBSB… pic.twitter.com/7Af13cWQaP

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) March 7, 2026

Elijah Lott, OF, Fellowship Christian (300th to 132nd)

2028 SS/2B Elijah Lott @MPCAthletics

6-foot-1, 165 pounds

Simple toe-tap load w/ a whippy bat and good barrel feel as he works mostly UTM.

Max EV: 93#GATPG26 pic.twitter.com/glgc1tRzpC

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) June 2, 2026

Brayden Allen, SS, North Hall (208th to 134th)

2028 SS Brayden Allen hammers this off the top of the LF wall for a standup 3B in T8.

Well-leveraged through the zone w/ some ability to create carry to the PS.

Athleticism in the dirt stands out for the sophomore & made multiple tough plays in GM1. @nthbaseball || #GAHS26 pic.twitter.com/0TTDHRpNpF

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) April 30, 2026

Cayden Mader, 3B/RHP, Grayson (233rd to 157th)

2028 RHP/3B Cayden Mader @ghsbase

6-foot-0, 180 pounds

FB: 86-88
CB: 71-73; 12/6
CH: 78-81

Working the zone with a short leg kick and a compact approach, effective break on the curve. Back leg sinks well to rotate.#GATPG26 pic.twitter.com/9BNEF1ysET

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) June 3, 2026

2028 3B/RHP Cayden Mader @ghsbase

Stays on plane through the zone waiting back on this one sending it backside for a 2B.#GATPG26 pic.twitter.com/Ls9hLzzzAb

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) June 2, 2026

Fitz Stone, OF/RHP, Calvary Christian (242nd to 158th)

Stellar outing last night from 2028 RHP Fitz Stone against a quality team.

7.0 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 3 BB, 13 K; Innate feel to spin (2700+ on both breaking balls), feel for the full mix

FB: 81-85 T86
CB: 69-71
SL: 72-74
CH: 74-76@theccsbaseball || #GAHS26 pic.twitter.com/w7SIcvksmI

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) April 28, 2026

2028 OF/RHP Fitz Stone @theccsbaseball

5-foot-8, 155 pounds

Active hands w/ good bat speed as he stays on plane through the zone working mostly UTM.

Max EV: 95.6#GATPG26 pic.twitter.com/AoWTAbTdG1

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) June 2, 2026

Landin Grant, 3B/RHP, Veterans (298th to 170th)

2028 3B Landin Grant unloads on this to the pull side for a 2-run 💣

99 EV / 367 ft.

Simple actions and delivers a well leveraged barrel through the zone with an abundance of strength in the lower half. @GameOnGeorgia || @warhawksbsb #GASG26 pic.twitter.com/BLV8g1T02E

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) May 25, 2026

Summer Breakout Watch List

Jude Smith, OF, Holy Innocents

2028 OF Jude Smith continues to come up in big situations during the playoffs

Shoots this down the line after a leadoff error.

Gets the barrel out on a tough pitch in the inner half. @HIESbears #GAHS26 pic.twitter.com/8WRyz8YC7w

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) May 22, 2026

Henry Bauer, 1B, Pope

2028 1B Henry Bauer looked the part in the box as he reached base 3 times in GM1.

Tacks on a pair of insurance runs on a 2 RBI 1B to make it an 8-5 game (1st clip).

1B earlier in the game as well (2nd clip).

Stays compact with fast hands & ability to match plane in a linear… pic.twitter.com/ZMoUyI1K7e

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) May 16, 2026

Mason Kennerly, OF, Decatur

2028 OF Mason Kennerly @DHSbaseballdogs

6-foot-2, 190-pounds.

Max EV: 103.7 ‼️

Maintains balance in a bigger leg lift load w/ explosive hands showing & real impact out front. #GATPG26 pic.twitter.com/GJSDfuAcin

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) June 2, 2026

Braden Burroughs, OF, Fellowship Christian

More quality swings from 2028 OF Braden Burroughs

Easy timing and rhythm that stays well connected throughout the swing.

Athleticism standouts throughout his game with M2C 📈@PaladinsFCS#GAHS26 pic.twitter.com/BZh0oLcxA3

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) March 10, 2026

Isaiah Steward, 2B/RHP, Buford

‘28 IF Isaiah Steward (@IsaiahStew9367;@MJbearsbaseball)

Goes opposite field this time directly at the left-fielder for a hard line out. Turned on balls during his first two at-bats for hits showing ability to utilize the entire field#TNHS26 https://t.co/8nZppywY8o pic.twitter.com/lw7oSLeFY4

— Prep Baseball Tennessee (@PrepBaseballTN) April 15, 2026

Peyton Wilson, 1B/LHP, Heritage

One of the best swings of the night coming from 2028 1B Peyton Wilson.

Notable muscle added to the physical 6-foot-0, 185-pound frame.

Works the deep count before staying compact & explodes on this to the PS for the 2B.

N2K heading into the summer. @HHSGenerals || #GAHS26 pic.twitter.com/HPpEJoHXkl

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) April 18, 2026

Ryan Dunham, SS, Holy Innocents

2028 SS/RHP Ryan Dunham

Shoots hands quick through the zone on the inside pitch to pull the ball for the base hit.@HIESbears || #GATPG26 pic.twitter.com/Zlo0qYu8Ut

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) June 3, 2026

DJ Jones, MIF, Homeschool

2028 SS/2B DJ Jones (GA)

Direct path to the baseball with a quality hit tool. Really good runner who can get down the line.@PrepBaseballGA || @Official_ECB #GAGS26 pic.twitter.com/9ZFd4qgYSb

— Prep Baseball Scouting (@pbtscouting) May 25, 2026

Charlie Jones, 1B/LHP, Lovett

Impressive showing from 2028 1B Charlie Jones in the big win.

Balanced with ability to leverage the barrel well in an up-the-middle approach.

2-for-3, 2B, 2 RBI, R, BB for the sophomore as he continues to stake his claim in the middle of the order.@LovettBaseball || #GAHS26 pic.twitter.com/FJa0Efhri9

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) March 24, 2026

Harris Chafin, SS/RHP, North Oconee

2028 SS/RHP Harris Chafin @NorthOconeeBASE

Battles through a long AB and comes out on top with an RBI 1B right back up the middle. #GATPG26 pic.twitter.com/KbSk6sAE0g

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) June 2, 2026

Asher Evans, SS/RHP, Trinity Christian

2028 SS Asher Evans drives this one to the base of the wall in LC.

Easy timing and rhythm with present strength in the 6-foot 175-pound frame. @GameOnGeorgia#SESelect25 pic.twitter.com/vBAMmATcl7

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) July 10, 2025

Austin Dowdy, OF, Hebron Christian

Have a day 2028 OF Austin Dowdy ‼️

2 clutch backside barrels, including the game tying knock in the bottom of the 7th (2nd clip)

Dowdy looked to hit early in the count, not trying to do too much. Came up big in the 9 hole all night. @HCALionBaseball #GAHS26 pic.twitter.com/R924JUwi3A

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) February 25, 2026

Ryan Brantley, OF/RHP, Vidalia

2028 RHP Ryan Brantley battled across 4.0 IP in GM3.

Quality mover down the mound at 6-foot-0, 160-pounds followed by a loose arm stroke & feel for all 3.

FB: 81-83 T84
CB: 68-71; Depth
CH: 74-76; R/R feel, tunnels@Vidalia_Indians || #GAHS26 pic.twitter.com/ZDYwJqoMWp

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) May 23, 2026

Great swing here from 2028 OF Ryan Brantley to keep things moving in the 3rd.

Catches low 90’s FB coming across the plate ale shoots it to left.

Has made some huge strides over the last year, and turning into a N2K in the ‘28 class.

Vidalia gets the lead back 3-1 after 3.… pic.twitter.com/lp9yBrxfgn

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) May 6, 2026

Cooper Rice, 1B/LHP, Jones County

Big time outing from 2028 LHP Cooper Rice to kick things off this AM

5 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 11 K’s ‼️

FB: 83-86 T87 ASR, life
CH: 73-75
CB: 71-73

Deceptive delivery from a high 3/4 slot. Pitches with confidence. Controlled the zone with 3 pitches for strikes@TheDreamBall #GASG26 pic.twitter.com/w56D1Lk94e

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) May 24, 2026

Hounds are hot.

2028 1B Cooper Rice gets the elevated SL and deposits this to the pull-side in a hurry. 💣💣

Compact through the zone with loads of strength in the 6-foot-3, 215-pound frame.

3-0 Greyhounds in the 3rd. @JCHoundsBSB || #GAHS26 pic.twitter.com/DSZ3nXWroY

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) April 22, 2026

Augi Pelt, C/2B, Thomasville

2028 2B/C Augi Pelt @THSbulldogBball

5-foot-8, 178-pounds

On-plane consistently with feel to drive both gaps often. #GATPG26 pic.twitter.com/8J8lLK5N2M

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) June 2, 2026

Kyle Coleman, C/3B, Pope

2028 C/1B Kyle Coleman @Pope_Baseball

EVs lived in the mid/upper 90s and 106.0 Max‼️

Keeps the front shoulder in and works both gaps well with present PS pop as a couple left.

76 C Velo and 2.00 pop time#GATPG26 pic.twitter.com/LejJ0XlhbH

— Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) June 2, 2026

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