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The second update to the Class of 2025 rankings this year comes after a full high school season of player evaluation throughout the spring. In this update, our staff has expanded the rankings to the top 200 players across the two states. Below, we have highlighted a few names that make a big jump in this edition.

Sliding inside the top 35, right-handed pitcher Jacob Smith (Cape Henlopen) made a dynamite impression on our staff this spring, making him one of the top uncommitted arms to be known across the Mid-Atlantic. Standing at an imposing 6-foot-4, 215-pound frame, Smith is a lockdown closer for a perennial powerhouse that is Cape Henlopen High School, featuring a strong three-pitch mix with one of the better changeups across the state. The fastball works in the upper 80s, grabbing a few 90s with the ability to mix in the breaking ball and change up in any count for strikes. 

Highlighting another uncommitted arm, southpaw Caden Blanck (Severn) put forth one of the more eye-opening spring campaigns across the Old Line State and should be getting a ton of traction heading into the summer gauntlet. standing at an ultra-projectable 6-foot-4 frame, Blanck features a fastball/slider mix that induces plenty of whiffs in and out of the zone. The fastball works in the mid to upper 80s with plenty more in the tank, featuring a wipeout slider that backfoots to right-handed hitters at will. As this frame fills out, look for Blanck to be a hot commodity across Maryland in the coming months.

Yet another high riser inside this update, shortstop Drew Jourdan has added his name to a slew of talented infielders at John Carroll High School, joining the ranks with Casey Carpenter (UNCW) and Will Rhine (Alabama). A high-octane hit tool, Jourdan showcased one of the more consistent bats across the MIAA this spring with a keen ability to spray line drives to all fields, most notably to the pull side gap. The hands are fluid and loose with some quickness through contact, staying balanced throughout the operation. Defensively, the hands and footwork have made huge strides up the middle with added arm strength and feel for the position. As things continue to clean up on both sides of the ball, and the frame fills out and adds strength, look for Jourdan to open a ton of eyes as we enter the summer months. 

MD/DE Class of 2025 Rankings (FULL 200)