Prep Baseball Iowa Top Performers of 2025: Best Uncommitted Pitchers
November 26, 2025
Iowa - As we head into 2026, Prep Baseball Iowa took an in-depth look at the numbers collected from our events throughout the past year. 2025 was an outstanding year as we continued our mission to help players across the state reach the next level—providing a platform to showcase their abilities and be seen by college programs nationwide. More than 900 colleges and professional teams subscribe to Prep Baseball’s services.
Today we look at the best uncommitted pitchers from the class of 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.
BEST UNCOMMITTED CLASS OF 2026
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Dawson Oppelt RHP / OF / Dubuque Senior High School, IA / 2026Rankings StateRank: 33 / POS: 15
A medium build with a strong lower half drives his fastball velocity. Added strength should continue to push the velocity higher and sharpen the off-speed. His hand speed allows the ball to jump out of the hand and get on hitters quickly. |
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Patrick O'Brien RHP / SS / Pleasant Valley, IA / 2026Rankings StateRank: 48 / POS: 21
A high three-quarter arm slot and above-average arm speed help create natural deception on the fastball. He shows solid command of the zone with all his pitches and works with controlled, medium effort. |
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Samuel Carlson RHP / 3B / Pella, IA / 2026Rankings StateRank: 70 / POS: 24
Carlson has always been a consistent performer on the mound for Pella High School. Compact build with strength; showing consistent ability with 3 pitches in and around the zone.
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BEST UNCOMMITTED CLASS OF 2027
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Hunter Minner RHP / 3B / Ankeny High School, IA / 2027Rankings StateRank: 10 / POS: 2
At 6’1”, 225 pounds, he brings a strong physical presence to the mound, pairing it with a fastball up to 91 mph. He shows solid feel for his entire arsenal and the ability to pitch backwards when needed. |
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Christian Sawyer RHP / OF / Iowa city west, IA / 2027Rankings StateRank: 17 / POS: 4
At 6’3”, 200 pounds, he is athletic on the mound and projects for more velocity and sharper off-speed as he continues to develop. His fast-twitch actions, clean over-the-top arm path, and feel for spin make him an intriguing follow. |
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Jameson Gregoire RHP / OF / Central DeWitt, IA / 2027Rankings StateRank: 19 / POS: 5
A projectable frame and uptempo delivery pair well with a long, clean, athletic arm action. He shows feel for all his pitches around the zone and has traits that should play at the next level. |
BEST UNCOMMITTED CLASS OF 2028
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Jacob Pierro RHP / SS / Wahlert Catholic High School, IA / 2028Added strength is already translating to increased fastball velocity. A consistent arm action and well-above-average off-speed offerings create natural deception and help him attack hitters effectively. |
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Henry Heller LHP / OF / Moc-Floyd Valley High School, IA / 2028His frame suggests more velocity and sharper off-speed to come. He works near 90 mph with above-average feel for his secondary pitches. A controlled tempo helps him repeat the motion and work efficiently down the mound. |
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Kasen Gilroy LHP / 1B / Prairie High School, IA / 2028Rankings StateRank: 6 / POS: 2
A three-quarter arm slot and uptempo delivery can create timing issues for hitters. He mixes three pitches around the zone and works downhill effectively, giving him a competitive look from the left side. |
BEST UNCOMMITTED CLASS OF 2029
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Cooper Sweeney RHP / 3B / Assumption, IA / 2029He shows good body control through the delivery, using a longer but clean arm path that finishes downhill. His physical frame projects for more velocity and improved feel for his off-speed pitches as he matures. |
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UPCOMING 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 |