2026 Need to Know: Middle Infielders

February 4, 2026
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Our Spring Forward series continues with a look at the Top 25 middle infielders, broken up between committed and uncommitted players from across the Old Line State and Delaware you won't want to miss in 2026. The list below features 12 committed players and 13 uncommitted players from the 2026, 2027, and 2028 classes. Be sure to follow our Spring Forward series as we continue to highlight some of the top players, programs, and conferences through a variety of categories in the weeks to come.

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TOP MIDDLE INFIELDERS TO WATCH IN 2026

Committed Players (12)

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Javeth Carrion

Class of 2026 / SS

Player Information

Graduating Class: 2026
Primary Position: SS

Secondary Position: RHP
High School: A+ Baseball Academy

State: PR
Summer Team: Ole Liners National
Height: 6-0

Weight: 199.4lbs
Bat/Throw: S/R

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Osiah Kelley

Class of 2026 / RHP

Player Information

Graduating Class: 2026
Primary Position: RHP

Secondary Position: SS
High School: Sussex Central

State: DE
Summer Team: Delmarva Aces
Height: 6-0

Weight: 160.1lbs
Bat/Throw: L/R

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Miguel Leon

Class of 2026 / SS

Player Information

Graduating Class: 2026
Primary Position: SS

Secondary Position: 2B
High School: John Carroll School

State: MD
Summer Team: 2026 US Elite Mid Atlantic - Scout
Height: 5-11

Weight: 178lbs
Bat/Throw: R/R

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Kayden Lipscomb

Class of 2026 / SS

Player Information

Graduating Class: 2026
Primary Position: SS

Secondary Position: RHP
High School: Urbana High

State: MD
Summer Team: WOW FACTOR G-LIONS 2026
Height: 6-3

Weight: 165lbs
Bat/Throw: R/R

Braeden Martin

Class of 2026 / SS

Player Information

Graduating Class: 2026
Primary Position: SS
High School: Archbishop Spalding

State: MD
Summer Team: API Cavaliers
Height: 5-10

Weight: 150lbs
Bat/Throw: L/R

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Cole Ruhland

Class of 2026 / SS

Player Information

Graduating Class: 2026
Primary Position: SS

Secondary Position: 2B
High School: Sanford School

State: DE
Summer Team: FTB Phillies Scout DB9 2026
Height: 5-10

Weight: 160lbs
Bat/Throw: L/R

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Jute Taylor

Class of 2026 / SS

Player Information

Graduating Class: 2026
Primary Position: SS

Secondary Position: OF
High School: Gilman School

State: MD
Summer Team: Mid-Atlantic Red Sox 17u
Height: 5-10

Weight: 158.6lbs
Bat/Throw: R/R

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Avik Cherry

Class of 2027 / SS

Player Information

Graduating Class: 2027
Primary Position: SS

Secondary Position: 2B
High School: Broadneck High

State: MD
Summer Team: US Elite 2027 Mid Atlantic & National
Height: 5-9

Weight: 160lbs
Bat/Throw: R/R

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John Delaney

Class of 2027 / SS

Player Information

Graduating Class: 2027
Primary Position: SS

Secondary Position: RHP
High School: Mountain Ridge

State: MD
Summer Team: Flood City Elite
Height: 6-3

Weight: 175lbs
Bat/Throw: L/R

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Judah Shirlen

Class of 2027 / SS

Player Information

Graduating Class: 2027
Primary Position: SS

Secondary Position: 2B
High School: Archbishop Spalding High School

State: MD
Summer Team: API cavs
Height: 6-0

Weight: 152.6lbs
Bat/Throw: R/R

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Noah Thompson

Class of 2027 / SS

Player Information

Graduating Class: 2027
Primary Position: SS

Secondary Position: 2B
High School: St Mark's High School

State: DE
Summer Team: DCP 16u
Height: 6-2

Weight: 180lbs
Bat/Throw: L/R

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Anthony Williams

Class of 2027 / SS

Player Information

Graduating Class: 2027
Primary Position: SS

Secondary Position: 2B
High School: Calvert Hall College High School

State: MD
Summer Team: Beast 18U
Height: 6-0

Weight: 190lbs
Bat/Throw: R/R

Uncommitted Players (13)

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Raffaele Iorio

Class of 2026 / SS

Player Information

Graduating Class: 2026
Primary Position: SS

Secondary Position: 2B
High School: Damascus High

State: MD
Summer Team: Sandy spring 16u
Height: 6-1

Weight: 179lbs
Bat/Throw: R/R

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Malcolm Blaqman

Class of 2027 / SS

Player Information

Graduating Class: 2027
Primary Position: SS

Secondary Position: RHP
High School: Southern MD Christian

State: MD
Summer Team: 5 Star National
Height: 6-1

Weight: 175.4lbs
Bat/Throw: R/R

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Yaniel Escalera

Class of 2027 / SS

Player Information

Graduating Class: 2027
Primary Position: SS

Secondary Position: 2B
High School: Mount Saint Joseph High School

State: MD
Summer Team: SBA Mid Atlantic Bolts
Height: 5-10

Weight: 145lbs
Bat/Throw: R/R

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Drew Kittelberger

Class of 2027 / SS

Player Information

Graduating Class: 2027
Primary Position: SS

Secondary Position: OF
High School: Calvert Hall

State: MD
Summer Team: 2027 US Elite National
Height: 5-11

Weight: 174lbs
Bat/Throw: S/R

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Kohen Madden

Class of 2027 / SS

Player Information

Graduating Class: 2027
Primary Position: SS

Secondary Position: RHP
High School: Allegany High

State: MD
Height: 6-0

Weight: 206.4lbs
Bat/Throw: R/R

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Joviel Silva

Class of 2027 / SS

Player Information

Graduating Class: 2027
Primary Position: SS

Secondary Position: OF
High School: Col. Zadok Magruder High

State: MD
Summer Team: O Liners
Height: 5-11

Weight: 155lbs
Bat/Throw: L/R

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Carter Vinar

Class of 2027 / SS

Player Information

Graduating Class: 2027
Primary Position: SS

Secondary Position: RHP
High School: Brunswick

State: MD
Summer Team: Ole Liners National 15U
Height: 5-10

Weight: 168lbs
Bat/Throw: L/R

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Jackson Wineke

Class of 2027 / SS

Player Information

Graduating Class: 2027
Primary Position: SS

Secondary Position: C
High School: Linganore High

State: MD
Summer Team: Dig In 16u National
Height: 6-1

Weight: 190lbs
Bat/Throw: R/R

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Marcus Blaqman

Class of 2028 / RHP

Player Information

Graduating Class: 2028
Primary Position: RHP

Secondary Position: SS
High School: A+ Baseball Academy

State: MD
Summer Team: Five Star National
Height: 6-0

Weight: 175.2lbs
Bat/Throw: R/R

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Bryce Crandell

Class of 2028 / SS

Player Information

Graduating Class: 2028
Primary Position: SS

Secondary Position: OF
High School: Southern High

State: MD
Summer Team: Rawlings
Height: 6-2

Weight: 180lbs
Bat/Throw: R/R

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Charlie Delobe

Class of 2028 / SS

Player Information

Graduating Class: 2028
Primary Position: SS

Secondary Position: RHP
High School: Severna Park High School

State: MD
Summer Team: Stars Marucci 2028
Height: 5-9

Weight: 162lbs
Bat/Throw: R/R

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Cooper DeWaal

Class of 2028 / SS

Player Information

Graduating Class: 2028
Primary Position: SS

Secondary Position: RHP
High School: Oakdale High

State: MD
Summer Team: Canes American 16U
Height: 6-2

Weight: 185lbs
Bat/Throw: L/R

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Blake Wheatley

Class of 2028 / SS

Player Information

Graduating Class: 2028
Primary Position: SS

Secondary Position: 3B
High School: North Dorchester

State: MD
Summer Team: SBA Mid Atlantic Scout
Height: 5-8

Weight: 132lbs
Bat/Throw: R/R