MD/DE Class of 2028 Rankings: Summer Update (Top 75)
August 26, 2026
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It is officially that time once again, as our staff has updated the MD/DE Class of 2028 Rankings. In this edition, we highlight the top 75 players, including a look at 10 2026 Future Gamers who rise inside the top 30 and 3 additional risers inside the top 50. Click the link at the bottom for the complete top 75.
2026 Future Gamers
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Cooper DeWaal SS / Oakdale High, MD / 2028Rankings StateRank: 1 / POS: 1
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Jerome Alejandro (JA) Stephens OF / LHP / Mcdonogh School, MD / 2028Rankings StateRank: 3 / POS: 1
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Nick Green OF / SS / Georgetown Preparatory School, MD / 2028Rankings StateRank: 6 / POS: 2
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Charlie Delobe RHP / SS / Severna Park, MD / 2028Rankings StateRank: 8 / POS: 1
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Joe Ruark SS / 2B / Cape Henlopen High School, DE / 2028Rankings StateRank: 12 / POS: 3
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Christian Cabello RHP / 3B / Cape Henlopen High School, DE / 2028Rankings StateRank: 17 / POS: 4
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Caleb Sutch RHP / OF / Queen Anne's County, MD / 2028Rankings StateRank: 23 / POS: 6
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Philip Giuliani RHP / OF / Urbana High, MD / 2028Rankings StateRank: 25 / POS: 7
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Luke Luzader 3B / RHP / Archmere Academy, DE / 2028Rankings StateRank: 26 / POS: 2
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Risers inside the Top 50
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Kenny Norris LHP / 1B / Severna Park High, MD / 2028Rankings StateRank: 10 / POS: 2
Arguably, the biggest statement made this summer came late, as southpaw Kenny Norris toed the rubber at the MD State Games in August and impressed in every facet. Possessing an imposing 6-foot-4, 215-pound build, Norris dotted the fastball to both sides of the plate, showcasing the ability to miss bats in the zone into the upper 80s (Top 89.6 mph). The slider displays a dynamic shape with tight, late-breaking spin that plays extremely well off the heater. The changeup is a solid 3rd option, killing the spin in the low to mid 70s with effectiveness down. As the strike percentage increases, look for this to be a can't miss lefty to watch this fall. 
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Noah Tomasino OF / 3B / The Park School of Baltimore, MD / 2028Rankings StateRank: 31 / POS: 6
Tomasino broke onto the scene last spring, as the athletic, yet physical outfielder showcased immense talents that impact the game in multiple facets. The hit tool sparks interest at first glance, showcasing strength and power to the pull-side gap with more on the horizon as physicality continues to be added to the frame. Standing at 5-foot-11, 185-pounds, the makeup is athletic, turning in a sub-7.00 60-yard at our MD ID West this summer with versatility in the outfield. This is a power upside hit tool with a plethora of intangibles to keep close eyes on throughout the fall. 
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Nicky Soares 2B / SS / Stephen Decatur, MD / 2028Rankings StateRank: 45 / POS: 1
A huge standout from summer tournaments, Soares jumps back inside the top 50 of this rankings update. Increased power numbers with a knack for finding the barrel, Soares can spray gap-to-gap with the best of them and the hit tool continues to impress our staff each time we get eyes on him. Quick twitch in the hands with a consistent approach, look for the Stephen Decatur product to have a huge fall in 2026.
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MARYLAND/DE Class of 2028 Top 10
*Positions listed are primary positions listed on their profile.*
| 1 | Cooper DeWaal | Oakdale | SS |
| 2 | Jason Marll Jr | Archbishop Spalding | 3B/OF |
| 3 | JA Stephens | McDonogh | OF |
| 4 | Mason Glover | Sussex Academy (DE) | C |
| 5 | Micah Nelson | St. Mark's (DE) | LHP/OF |
| 6 | Nick Green | Georgetown Prep | OF |
| 7 | Marcus Blaqman | A+ Baseball Academy | SS/RHP |
| 8 | Charlie Delobe | Severna Park | RHP |
| 9 | Diarmuid "Puck" Gardiner | Walt Whitman | RHP |
| 10 | Kenny Norris | Severna Park | LHP |