Prep Baseball Iowa Rankings Insider: Class of 2026 (December 2025 Update)
December 9, 2025
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TOP FIVE 👑
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RANK |
PLAYER |
SCHOOL |
POS |
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1 |
Ottumwa |
RHP |
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A dynamic two-way Ole Miss commit, Long brings athleticism and projection at 6-foot-1. He’s smooth and rangy in the infield with an 87 mph arm, and his rhythmic left-handed swing produces consistent hard contact with a 96 mph exit velocity. On the mound, he’s even more impressive: a 91–93 mph fastball, sweeping slider, and fading changeup delivered from an easy, athletic operation. High-upside athlete with impact potential on both sides and one of the top 2025 names in Iowa. |
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| 2 | Ryan Stedman | West Des Moines Valley | RHP/SS |
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The 6-foot-2 Iowa commit is one of the region’s premier arms. Athletic with fast hand speed, he sat 91–92 and touched 95 during the 2025 Spring League, spinning over 2300 rpm with carry. Stedman mixes a tight low-80s slider and an 84 mph cutter, giving him three distinct looks. With projection, velocity, and mound polish, he’s firmly among Iowa’s top pitching prospects. |
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| 3 | Garrett Luett | Underwood | SS |
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A physical 6-foot-3, 205-pound Iowa commit who looks built for the Big Ten. Luett flashes middle-of-the-order pop with a 98.4 mph exit velocity and 358-foot BP power. Defensively, he’s a 7.09 runner with an 88 mph arm and the tools to stick at shortstop. A strong blend of size, athleticism, and polish makes him one of the region’s standout infielders. |
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| 4 | Bryce Pauly | Davenport North | 3B |
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A well-rounded third-base prospect with D-I polish, Pauly shows smooth actions, a 90 mph arm, and steady defensive reliability at 6-foot-1, ~170–185 pounds. Offensively, he’s an advanced mover with hitterish feel and a 100.7 mph max exit velocity, driving hard contact to all fields. Add in a ~6.97 60 and smart baserunning, and Indiana is getting a highly athletic, impact-ready corner infielder. |
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| 5 | Colton Roemmich | West Des Moines Valley | RHP |
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Colton Roemmich, a 6-foot-3, 175-pound Nebraska commit from West Des Moines Valley, is an athletic, fast-twitch right-hander with clear arm talent. His delivery is fluid and well-sequenced, featuring a compact arm circle and quick acceleration out front. While there are occasional inconsistencies, the raw stuff is undeniable. Roemmich’s fastball sits 90–93 mph with flashes of carry at 2400+ rpm, and he pairs it with a 77–79 mph slider spinning in the 2200s. A live, projectable arm with rising upside. |
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UPCOMING IOWA EVENTS
| EVENT | DATE | LOCATION |
| Winter Hitting Update (S2) | 12/14/2025 | Chips Performance, Waukee, IA |
| Winter Hitting Update (S3) | 01/11/2026 | Chips Performance, Waukee, IA |
| IA Preseason ID-Eastern Iowa | 02/08/2026 | Eastern Iowa Sports Facility, Monticello, IA |
| Rising Stars ID-Eastern Iowa (2030s Only) | 02/08/2026 | Eastern Iowa Sports Facility, Monticello, IA |
| IA Preseason ID-Central Iowa | 02/15/2026 | SportsPlex West, Waukee, IA |
| Rising Stars ID-Central Iowa S1 (2030s Only) | 02/15/2026 | SportsPlex West, Waukee, IA |
| IA Preseason ID-Southeast Iowa | 02/16/2026 | Musco Sports Center, Muscatine, IA |
| Rising Stars ID-Southeast Iowa (2030s Only) | 02/16/2026 | Musco Sports Center, Muscatine, IA |
| IA Preseason All-State (Invite-Only) | 03/08/2026 | SportsPlex West, Waukee, IA |
| Rising Stars ID-Central Iowa S2 (2030s Only) | 03/08/2026 | SportsPlex West, Waukee, IA |
