2026 MD Rising Stars: Stat Release
March 2, 2026

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Over 30 players from the 2030 and 2031 classes were in attendance for the 2026 MD Rising Stars showcase at Olympic Indoor Sports in Columbia, MD. Players participated in a pro style workout that included BP, defense, 30-yard dash and threw bullpens in front of our staff. Below you will find categorical leaders, as well as the full stat release.
Top Exit Velo
| Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Exit Velocity (max) |
| 1 | Noah Lee | MD | 2030 | LHP | 93.1 mph | |
| 2 | Noah Somers | MD | AACPS Virtual Academy | 2030 | 3B | 92.7 mph |
| 3 | Landen Williams | MD | Maurice J. McDonough High School | 2030 | OF | 89.7 mph |
| 4 | Colby Wright | MD | N/A | 2030 | C | 89.5 mph |
| 5 | Andrew Faulcon | MD | Maurice J. McDonough High School | 2030 | OF | 89.4 mph |
| 6 | Austin Rivera | MD | Calvert Hall College High School | 2030 | 1B | 88.6 mph |
| 7 | Tanner Sanza | MD | Fallston Middle School | 2030 | 3B | 86.8 mph |
| 8 | Christopher Kokolis | MD | N/A | 2030 | OF | 86.3 mph |
Top FB Velo
| Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Velocity (max) |
| 1 | Noah Lee | MD | 2030 | LHP | 79.0 mph | |
| 2 | Austin Rivera | MD | Calvert Hall College High School | 2030 | 1B | 75.1 mph |
| 3 | Alex Sproat | MD | Odenton Christian School | 2030 | 1B | 74.0 mph |
| 4 | Nathan Hartman | MD | Mount Airy Middle | 2030 | 3B | 73.7 mph |
Top IF Velo
| Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | INF Velo |
| 1 | Colby Wright | MD | N/A | 2030 | C | 77 |
| 2 | Noah Lee | MD | 2030 | LHP | 73 | |
| 3 | Beckett Sargent | MD | Northern Middle | 2031 | SS | 72 |
| ^ | Austin Rivera | MD | Calvert Hall College High School | 2030 | 1B | 72 |
| ^ | Nathan Hartman | MD | Mount Airy Middle | 2030 | 3B | 72 |
| ^ | Tanner Sanza | MD | Fallston Middle School | 2030 | 3B | 72 |
| ^ | Declan McConnell | MD | ryken | 2030 | RHP | 72 |
Top OF Velo
| Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | OF Velo |
| 1 | Andrew Faulcon | MD | Maurice J. McDonough High School | 2030 | OF | 79 |
| 2 | Zachary Cerrone | MD | Mount Airy Middle | 2031 | RHP | 74 |
| ^ | Christopher Kokolis | MD | N/A | 2030 | OF | 74 |
| 3 | Wesley Hartman | MD | Damascus High | 2031 | OF | 72 |
| ^ | Landen Williams | MD | Maurice J. McDonough High School | 2030 | OF | 72 |
Top C Pop Times
| Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Pop Time |
| 1 | Colby Wright | MD | N/A | 2030 | C | 2.02-2.07 |
| 2 | Carter Thomas | MD | Calvert Hall College High School | 2031 | C | 2.13-2.23 |
| 3 | Ethan Hood | MD | -Undecided- | 2031 | C | 2.17-2.27 |
Top 30 Times
| Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | 30-yd |
| 1 | Landen Williams | MD | Maurice J. McDonough High School | 2030 | OF | 4.07 s |
| 2 | Giovanni Cunningham | MD | Mount Saint Joseph High School | 2030 | OF | 4.08 s |
| 3 | Jackson Burk | MD | Archbishop Spalding | 2030 | SS | 4.14 s |
