2026 Need to Know: Top Catchers
February 3, 2026
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Our Spring Forward series continues with a look at the Top 20 catchers, 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 11 committed players and 9 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 CATCHERS TO WATCH IN 2026
Committed Players (11)
Joshua Burstein
Class of 2026 / C
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: C
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High School: Landon SchoolState: MD
- Summer Team: Snyder Bucks
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Height: 5-11Weight: 168lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Landon Daniel
Class of 2026 / C
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: 1B
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High School: Stephen DecaturState: MD
- Summer Team: DCP 2026
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Height: 5-10Weight: 198.9lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/R
Michael Goldsmith
Class of 2026 / C
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: 1B
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High School: Mount Saint JosephState: MD
- Summer Team: US Elite/Mid Atlantic Regional Scout
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Height: 5-11Weight: 195lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/R
Cruz Luna
Class of 2026 / C
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: OF
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High School: Archbishop Spalding High SchoolState: MD
- Summer Team: Mid-Atlantic Red Sox 17u
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Height: 5-10Weight: 180lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/R
Tre McInnes
Class of 2026 / C
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: OF
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High School: Patterson Mill High SchoolState: MD
- Summer Team: US Elite Mid-Atlantic Scout 2026
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Height: 5-10Weight: 187lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Brandon Nadeau
Class of 2026 / C
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: OF
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High School: Stephen DecaturState: MD
- Summer Team: Delmarva Aces DCP
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Height: 5-9Weight: 180lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Ryan Perkins
Class of 2026 / C
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: 1B
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High School: Dover High SchoolState: DE
- Summer Team: DCP National 2026
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Height: 6-0Weight: 235.6lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Logan Powell
Class of 2026 / C
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: 3B
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High School: Patuxent HighState: MD
- Summer Team: Wow Factor G’s Lions
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Height: 5-11Weight: 190lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Matthew Rich
Class of 2026 / C
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: 3B
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High School: Dulaney HighState: MD
- Summer Team: The Yard Wolfpack 2026
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Height: 5-11Weight: 180lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/R
Mario Kai Schmelzer
Class of 2026 / C
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: 3B
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High School: Thomas S. Wootton HighState: MD
- Summer Team: Dirtbags Platinum 2026
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Height: 5-10Weight: 177.3lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Luke Crawford
Class of 2027 / C
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2027
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: OF
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High School: Georgetown Preparatory SchoolState: MD
- Summer Team: Wildcatters
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Height: 6-3Weight: 200lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/R
Uncommitted (9)
Jack Bailey
Class of 2026 / C
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: OF
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High School: Arundel HighState: MD
- Summer Team: Ole Liners
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Height: 5-11Weight: 164lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Trevor Collins
Class of 2027 / C
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2027
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: SS
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High School: Urbana HighState: MD
- Summer Team: 2027 US Elite National Scout
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Height: 5-11Weight: 175lbs
- Bat/Throw: S/R
Derek Grossi
Class of 2027 / C
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2027
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: Kent Island High SchoolState: MD
- Summer Team: DCP 2027 National
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Height: 5-11Weight: 185lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/R
Ryan Lewis
Class of 2027 / C
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2027
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: SS
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High School: Parkside HighState: MD
- Summer Team: East Coast Titans
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Height: 5-10Weight: 144.2lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Ryan Noll
Class of 2027 / C
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2027
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: 3B
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High School: Our Lady of Good Counsel High SchoolState: MD
- Summer Team: Dig In Nation / USA Prime National 16U
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Height: 6-2Weight: 180lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Franklin Zerpa
Class of 2027 / C
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2027
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: 3B
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High School: Dematha Catholic High SchoolState: MD
- Summer Team: Canes American 16u
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Height: 5-9Weight: 224lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Max Darby
Class of 2028 / C
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2028
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: John Carroll SchoolState: MD
- Summer Team: 2028 US Elite Mid Atlantic Scout
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Height: 6-0Weight: 215.4lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Mason Glover
Class of 2028 / C
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2028
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: OF
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High School: Sussex AcademyState: DE
- Summer Team: DCP 2027 American/SBA MidAtlantic Bolts
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Height: 6-1Weight: 205lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
MacGuire Moore
Class of 2028 / C
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2028
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: OF
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High School: St. Mary's RykenState: MD
- Summer Team: Ascent Athletes 2028 Scout
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Height: 6-0Weight: 173lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R