Leo Antwerpen LHP / 1B / McDonogh School, MD / 2026

For the fourth consecutive update, Leo Antwerpen rises once again inside the top 10, now to No. 6 following yet another strong fall campaign across Maryland. An in-depth look at the southpaw down in Salisbury at the Maryland Fall World Series cemented Antwerpen as one of the top arms in the class. The heater is the best it ever has been, showcasing ride through the zone in the upper 80s with a consistent ability to dot to both sides and induce whiffs. The slider continues to clean up and the shape has become more and more sharp in each past look. An easy, repeatable delivery that continues to dominate across the state.

‘26 Leo Antwerpen (McDonogh, MD)
- @DukeBASE // @MARedSox

Simple mover, battled through traffic early. SL was extremely effective w/ the ability to induce whiffs in any count. Steady dose of FBs, pounding ITZ.

FB: 85-88
SL: 72-75
CH: 79-80@PrepBaseballMD #MarylandFallWS pic.twitter.com/0vRXC1Ymsy

— Cole Ledger (@LedgerPBR) September 27, 2025

Julian Christman RHP / 1B / Lake Forest High School, DE / 2026

It’s hard to argue an arm that impressed more than the Longwood commit did this fall, as the 6-foot-4, 210-pound righty dominated hitters across three separate tournaments in the Mid-Atlantic. It’s a heavy fastball, landing it consistently in the zone up to 92 this fall, coupled with feel for a tight, late breaking curveball that showed effectiveness down in the zone. This is one of the more lethal two-pitch mixes across the Mid-Atlantic and we look for more to come as we inch closer to the 2026 spring campaign.

‘26 Julian Christman
(Lake Forest // @RichmondBraves)
- @LongwoodBase commit

No problem thru 2IP. Filling up the zone. Lively FB and sharp CB have been a perfect pairing so far, leading to 3Ks

FB: 90-92 🔥
CB: 77-79@PrepBaseballMD @JNaill8 | @LedgerPBR #DCFallChamps #VA49 pic.twitter.com/Dnt3NebRRz

— Prep Baseball VA/DC Scouting (@PrepBaseVAS) September 28, 2025

Drew Mitchell OF / LHP / St Paul’s School, MD / 2026

One of the highest ranked “New Face” in recent memory, the uncommitted outfielder made a name for himself this fall, cemented by a standout performance at the MD Uncommitted Games in October. Physically gifted at 5-foot-10, 167-pounds, the athleticism sparks interest right away, clocking a sub-6.6 60-yard coupled with loud gap-to-gap power at the dish. This is one of the more helium players across the state, and now sees himself as the top uncommitted player in a loaded 2026 class.