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

March 24, 2026
Tyler Cropley
Assistant State Director, Iowa

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TOP FIVE 👑

RANK	PLAYER	SCHOOL	POS
1	Jacob Pierro	Dubuque Wahlert	RHP
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.
2	Brooks Bond	Lewis Central	SS
Polished defender with smooth glove actions and advanced feel on the dirt. Shows plus arm strength at 91 mph across the infield and runs well with a 6.87 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.
3	Brekken Miller	Ankeny Centennial	C
6’2”, 183-pound sophomore with a strong defensive foundation behind the plate. Records 86 mph catcher velocity with consistent 1.85 to 1.9 pop times. On the mound, runs the fastball up to 92 mph with 2451 rpm. Shows power potential offensively with a 95.1 mph max exit velocity and adds athleticism with a 7.21 60. Versatile profile with upside in multiple roles.
4	Henry Heller	MOC-Floyd Valley	LHP/OF
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 7.15 60.
5	Carson Gill	Dallas Center-Grimes	OF
Dynamic athlete with standout tools across the board. Posts a 103.8 mph max exit velocity, one of the top marks at the event, and runs a 6.75 60. Defensive arm strength is a separator at 97 mph from the outfield, an event-best at Preseason All-State. High-end power and athleticism make him one of the top follows in the class.

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UPCOMING IOWA EVENTS

EVENT	DATE	LOCATION
Preseason ID-Western Iowa	05/02/2026	Sioux City, IA
Rising Stars ID-Western Iowa (2030s Only)	05/02/2026	Sioux City, IA
Preseason ID-Central Iowa	05/03/2026	Waukee, IA
Rising Stars ID-Central Iowa (2030s Only)	05/03/2026	Waukee, IA
Preseason ID-Eastern Iowa	05/03/2026	North Liberty, IA
Rising Stars ID-Eastern Iowa (2030s Only)	05/03/2026	North Liberty, IA

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