Top 10 Uncommitted 2026 Prospects

October 28, 2025
Carter Floyd
KY Social Media Director

As we move into the back half of the 2025 fall season, the Prep Baseball Kentucky staff has continued to see a surge of commitments from the state’s junior and senior classes. Within our Top 200 for the 2026 class, 56 players have already announced their commitments to play at the next level — but there’s still plenty of high-end talent left on the board! Today, we take a look at our Top 10 remaining uncommitted seniors in the Bluegrass, each with the tools to make an impact at the next level.

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UNCOMMITTED SENIORS

Gary Gibson II RHP / OF / Sayre School, KY / 2026

Rankings StateRank: 6 / POS: 3

6’0” 195 lbs
Top fastball velocity: 92 mph
Top fastball spin rate: 2274 rpm
Curveball velocity: 79-82 mph
Avg. curveball spin rate: 2038 rpm
Slider velocity: 77-78 mph
Avg. slider spin rate: 2442 rpm
Changeup velocity: 80-81 mph
Avg. changeup spin rate: 1877 rpm
Two time Junior Future Games participant

Braiden Beach RHP / 3B / Grant County High School, KY / 2026

Rankings StateRank: 22 / POS: 7

6’4” 200 lbs
Top fastball velocity: 89.2 mph
Top fastball spin rate: 2297 rpm
Curveball velocity: 74-76 mph
Avg. curveball spin rate: 2365 rpm
Slider velocity: 73-77 mph
Avg. slider spin rate: 2466 rpm
Changeup velocity: 75-81 mph
Avg. changeup spin rate: 1621 rpm
2025 Senior Future Games participant
2025 KY State Games Most Valuable Pitcher

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">‘26 Braiden Beach (<a href="https://twitter.com/braidenbeach26?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@braidenbeach26</a>)<br>Grant County HS<br><br>6’3” 198lbs<br><br>RHP/3B<br><br>FB: 86-88 || 2157SR<br>CB: 74-76 || 2500SR<br>CH: 82 <br>SP: 76 || 1200SR<br><br>Excellent command from the senior righty, getting ahead with a firm FB to set up heavy + late breaking offspeed action. Very effective today… <a href="https://t.co/gks79Nk57W">pic.twitter.com/gks79Nk57W</a></p>— Prep Baseball Kentucky (@PrepbaseballKY) <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepbaseballKY/status/1948127347896434995?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Jacob Piper RHP / SS / Simon Kenton High School, KY / 2026

Rankings StateRank: 26 / POS: 8

5’11” 178 lbs
Top fastball velocity: 91 mph
Top fastball spin rate: 2151 rpm
Splitter velocity: 77-81 mph
Avg. splitter spin rate: 1,274 rpm
Slider velocity: 69-71 mph
Avg. slider spin rate: 1864 rpm
Changeup velocity: 77-81 mph
Avg. changeup spin rate: 1402 rpm

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">2026 Jacob Piper (<a href="https://twitter.com/SKHSbaseball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SKHSbaseball</a>)<br><br>6’0” 180lbs<br><br>RHP/SS<br><br>FB: 90-91<br>SL: 67-69<br>SP: 78-81<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KYPAS25?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KYPAS25</a> || <a href="https://twitter.com/ShooterHunt?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ShooterHunt</a> || <a href="https://twitter.com/PB_Uncommitted?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PB_Uncommitted</a> <a href="https://t.co/301g2nuQm6">pic.twitter.com/301g2nuQm6</a></p>— Prep Baseball Kentucky (@PrepbaseballKY) <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepbaseballKY/status/1888392752452538628?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 9, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Lacy Dicken RHP / OF / Powell County High School, KY / 2026

Rankings StateRank: 32 / POS: 10

6’1” 190 lbs
Top fastball velocity: 88 mph
Top fastball spin rate: 2362 rpm
Slider velocity: 71-74 mph
Avg. slider spin rate: 2526 rpm
Changeup velocity: 74-77 mph
Avg. changeup spin rate: 2078 rpm

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Lacy Dicken (‘26)<a href="https://twitter.com/PC_PiratesBsbl?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PC_PiratesBsbl</a> <br><br>6’1” 190lbs<br><br>RHP<br><br>FB: 82-86 T87 || 2240+SR<br>SL: 70-72 T75 || 2620+SR<br>CH: 76<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KYACGames?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KYACGames</a> <a href="https://t.co/n8Id0AXl6S">pic.twitter.com/n8Id0AXl6S</a></p>— Prep Baseball Kentucky (@PrepbaseballKY) <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepbaseballKY/status/1824976920599003505?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 18, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Cam Estep SS / 2B / Corbin High School, KY / 2026

Rankings StateRank: 33 / POS: 8

5’10” 160 lbs
60-Yard Dash: 6.77s
Infield Velocity: 85 mph
Top exit Velocity: 97.9 mph
Max Distance: 330 ft
Power/Speed Score: 13.8
Avg. Hand Speed: 23.3 mph
Avg. Bat Speed: 74.3 mph
Avg. Rotational Acceleration: 15.0 g
Dual-sport varsity athlete

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">‘26 SS Cam Estep (<a href="https://twitter.com/cam_estep?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@cam_estep</a>) <br><br>5’11” 165 lbs<br><br>6.7 runner w quality actions at short. Doubles down the line w simple, compact, athletic stroke 👇<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PBKYHSI25?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PBKYHSI25</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RedhoundsCorbin?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RedhoundsCorbin</a> || <a href="https://twitter.com/PB_Uncommitted?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PB_Uncommitted</a> || <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepbaseballKY?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepbaseballKY</a> <a href="https://t.co/wCC9kZcyVL">pic.twitter.com/wCC9kZcyVL</a></p>— Cooper Trinkle (@CTrinkle23) <a href="https://twitter.com/CTrinkle23/status/1905784803196047494?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 29, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Caynan Sizemore SS / 3B / Somerset High School, KY / 2026

Rankings StateRank: 34 / POS: 9

6’1” 198 lbs
60 yard dash time: 7.14 s
Infield velocity: 87 mph
Top exit velocity: 99.2 mph
Distance: 358 ft
Power/speed score: 13.9 mph
Avg. hand speed: 22.6 mph
Avg. bat speed: 78.1 mph
Avg. rotational acceleration: 16.2 g
2024 Future Games participant

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">‘26 SS Caynan Sizemore (<a href="https://twitter.com/_SHSkybaseball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@_SHSkybaseball</a> )<br><br>Broad-shouldered frame at 6’1 190lbs<br><br>Second loud barrel of the game here, showing bat speed within short path. <br><br>Fundamental on the dirt w left-side arm strength. <br><br>Future Gamer in ‘24 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KYHSI?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KYHSI</a> || <a href="https://twitter.com/prepbaseball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepBaseball</a> <a href="https://t.co/17aPjLc7Th">pic.twitter.com/17aPjLc7Th</a></p>— Prep Baseball Kentucky (@PrepbaseballKY) <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepbaseballKY/status/1905745731685867564?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 28, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Brooks Hendrix OF / RHP / Highlands High School, KY / 2026

Rankings StateRank: 36 / POS: 8

6’0” 168 lbs
60 yard dash time: 6.53 s
Outfield velocity: 86 mph
Top exit velocity: 96.8 mph
Distance: 373 ft
Power/speed score: 14.7
Avg. hand speed: 19.5 mph
Avg. bat speed: 72.6 mph
2025 Senior Future Games participant

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">‘26 Brooks Hendrix (<a href="https://twitter.com/BrooksHendrix19?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BrooksHendrix19</a>)<br><br>Jumps on a FB and smokes it to the track in right center field before turning on the jets and hustling out an easy stand-up triple🔥💨<br><br>The 6.53s 60 runner wrapping up a great all-round week here for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamMidwest?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamMidwest</a> 💪<a href="https://twitter.com/LakePointSports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LakePointSports</a>… <a href="https://t.co/vc9efBIkgn">https://t.co/vc9efBIkgn</a> <a href="https://t.co/Xyvm1txKIv">pic.twitter.com/Xyvm1txKIv</a></p>— Prep Baseball Kentucky (@PrepbaseballKY) <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepbaseballKY/status/1948134306372608068?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Ben Byers RHP / OF / Lexington Christian Academy, KY / 2026

Rankings StateRank: 37 / POS: 11

6’1” 200 lbs
Top fastball velocity: 90 mph
Top fastball spin rate: 2938 rpm
Slider velocity: 78-81 mph
Avg. slider spin rate: 2796 rpm
Changeup velocity: 84-87 mph
Avg. changeup spin rate: 2278 rpm
2024 Future Games participant

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">2026 Ben Byers (<a href="https://twitter.com/lcabaseball23?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@lcabaseball23</a>)<br><br>6’1” 200lbs<br><br>RHP/OF<br><br>FB: 88-89 || 2335 SR<br>CH: 85-86<br>SL: 78-80 || 2801 SR<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KYPAS25?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KYPAS25</a> || <a href="https://twitter.com/ShooterHunt?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ShooterHunt</a> || <a href="https://twitter.com/PB_Uncommitted?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PB_Uncommitted</a> <a href="https://t.co/MtXAL7IpWX">pic.twitter.com/MtXAL7IpWX</a></p>— Prep Baseball Kentucky (@PrepbaseballKY) <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepbaseballKY/status/1888314255834796046?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 8, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Bryce Ferguson RHP / OF / Henry Clay High School, KY / 2026

Rankings StateRank: 38 / POS: 12

6’0” 180 lbs
Top fastball velocity: 88 mph
Top fastball spin rate: 2513 rpm
Curveball velocity: 75-76 mph
Avg. curveball spin rate: 2514 rpm
Slider velocity: 71-72 mph
Avg. slider spin rate: 2332 rpm
Changeup velocity: 81-83 mph
Avg. changeup spin rate: 1999 rpm

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">UnderClass Preseason All State <br><br>2026 RHP Bryce Ferguson<br>6’0 180 pound frame <br>@HCHSbaseball24 <br><br>FB: 85-88MPH<br>CB: 74-76MPH<br>CH: 81-84MPH<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KYPSAS?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KYPSAS</a> ||| <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BeSeen?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BeSeen</a> <a href="https://t.co/TbNemvx6Qx">pic.twitter.com/TbNemvx6Qx</a></p>— Prep Baseball Kentucky (@PrepbaseballKY) <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepbaseballKY/status/1756523584434880532?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 11, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Turner Sparks RHP / RHP / Henry Clay High School, KY / 2026

Rankings StateRank: 39 / POS: 13

6’0” 190 lbs
Top fastball velocity: 90 mph
Top fastball spin rate: 2268 rpm
Curveball velocity: 74-77 mph
Avg. curveball spin rate: 2114 rpm
Slider velocity: 77-79 mph
Avg. slider spin rate: 2187 rpm
Changeup velocity: 81-82 mph
Avg. changeup spin rate: 1529 rpm

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">2026 Turner Sparks of @HCHSbaseball24 showing a nice velocity jump this off season <br><br>FB | 86-89<br>SL | 74-78<br>CH | 80-81<br><br>@PPL_Lex <a href="https://t.co/YPQ8tyS0rr">pic.twitter.com/YPQ8tyS0rr</a></p>— Prep Baseball Kentucky (@PrepbaseballKY) <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepbaseballKY/status/1756447545536950485?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 10, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>