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Prep Baseball Iowa Rankings Insider: Class of 2028 (August 2026 Update)


Tyler Cropley
State Director, Prep Baseball Iowa

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IOWA'S TOP FIVE 👑
SSClass of 2028 Lewis Central • #1 IA / #XX US

6-0/175 • Left/Right • Uncommitted 

MAX EV MAX BAT SPEED iF VELO 60-Yd.
102.2 80.3 93 6.74

Polished defender with smooth glove actions and advanced feel on the dirt. Shows plus arm strength at 93 mph across the infield and runs well with a 6.74 60. At the plate, produces loud contact with a max exit velocity of 102.2 mph and the ability to drive the baseball to all fields. Impact potential on both sides.


LHP/OFClass of 2028 • MOC-Floyd Valley #2 IA / #XX US

6-1/208 • Right/Left •  Uncommitted

FB VELO MAX FB SPIN SL VELO MAX SL SPIN
92.1 2337 83.1 2453

6’1”, nearly 200-pound frame with high-end velocity on the mound. One of the more effective starters seen, using a full mix to work in and around the zone and keep hitters off balance. At the plate, shows strength with a 98.9 mph max exit velocity. Adds solid athleticism with a 6.96 60.


RHP/SS • Class of 2028 • Dubuque Wahlert • #3 IA / #XX US

5-10/165 • Left/Left • Uncommitted

FB VELO FB SPIN MAX EXIT VELO 60-Yd.
94.7 2499 97.5 6.64

5’10”, 165-pound sophomore with elite arm strength, running the fastball up to 94.7 mph with around 2500 rpm. Mixes in an 80 mph curveball, 77 mph slider, and 83 mph changeup. Works with a fast-paced delivery that draws consistent praise. High-end athlete with a 6.64 60-yard dash, 96 mph infield velocity, and a 97.5 mph max exit velocity. Premium two-way upside and a must-follow in the state.


C/RHP • Class of 2028 • Ankeny Centennial • #4 IA / #XX US

6-2/190 • Right/Right • Uncommitted

MAX EXIT VELO MAX BAT SPEED C VELO POP
96 76.1 87 1.85

6’2”, 190-pounds with a strong defensive foundation behind the plate. Records 87 mph catcher velocity with consistent 1.85 to 1.9 pop times. On the mound, runs the fastball up to 92 mph with 2466 rpm. Shows power potential offensively with a 96 mph max exit velocity and adds athleticism with a 7.15 60. Versatile profile with upside in multiple roles.


OF • Class of 2028 • Dallas Center-Grimes • #5 IA / #XX US

5-11/164.9 • Right/Right • Uncommitted

MAX EV MAX BAT SPEED OF VELO 60 TIME
103.9 72.8 97 6.58

Dynamic athlete with standout tools across the board. Posts a 103.8 mph max exit velocity, one of the top marks at the Preseason All-State event, and runs a 6.58 60. Defensive arm strength is a separator at 97 mph from the outfield. High-end power and athleticism make him one of the top follows in the class.


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