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It has been a busy spring so far for our staff, as we have covered over 70 games already in 2026. The talent is legit and the baseball across MD and DE is in a really good spot. Below, MD Scouting Director Jamie Naill highlights close to 15 players who have stood out over the past week. Click on each player's profile to see full metrics and video.

*Summer Showcase Schedule*

Uncommitted Players (Alphabetical)

Jacob Cadden SS / 2B / Huntingtown High School, MD / 2027 A player that has sparked immense intrigue from me this spring, the 5-foot-10 shortstop possesses some of the top tools amongst uncommitted players in the 2027 class. The hit tool is what sticks out first and foremost, as Cadden shows a keen ability to spray line drives to the gaps and alleys with the ability to create some natural backspin that adds to the present power. With more to come, this is easily a 20+ doubles guy at the next level with power upside continuing to grow. Defensively, it’s a smooth operation with some of the best arm strength the state has to offer (90+ mph) that should see him stay on the left side at the next level. This is a high-level athlete with physicality that is still flying under-the-radar as of now, but should start to open college eyes as the summer months approach.

Camden Hunter RHP / 3B / Archbishop Spalding, MD / 2027 My first look at the high-octane righty came in a huge matchup with previous number one, Calvert Hall. Three pitches for strikes with the ability to spin in the zone early in the count, Hunter runs the fastball into the upper 80s with more to come, showcasing the ability to dot the heater to both sides of the plate with some late life. The slider was the difference-maker for me, spinning it with feel down in the zone with a consistent ability to get whiffs away to right-handed hitters. A highly confident arm, look for the stock to continue to rise as the summer months approach, and this should be an arm that reaches into the 90s come summer time.

Sam Lerner C / OF / McDonogh School, MD / 2029  Lerner was at the top of my list of guys to see this spring, and a few looks at our number one 2029 has certainly impressed. An aggressive approach at the plate, Lerner possesses present pull side power with barrel awareness and quick hands. Wrists are strong that only adds to the present bat speed, and more power is quickly approaching as more at-bats at a high level are taken. One to certainly know in the class, a “breaking out” party should be on the horizon this summer.

Jason Marll Jr 3B / OF / Archbishop Spalding, MD / 2028 The number one player in the MD 2028 ranks, Marll possesses some of the more profound physicality in the class that continues to showcase in game. The power is to the middle of the field, utilizing quick hands with the ability to spray to all fields with authority. Crazy to think, but this hit tool is only scratching the surface of what it will become over the next few months, as I anticipate a huge finish to the spring and one of the more dominating summers that we have seen in some time. As the barrel feel and transition of power in-game increases, look for Marll to be a hot commodity amongst college coaches come August 1st.

Noah McMurray RHP / OF / Huntingtown High School, MD / 2027 The big 6-foot-3 right-hander had his breaking out party last summer at the Future Games, and every look since has shown stronger and stronger stuff. The arsenal is lethal, showcasing an upper 80s, low 90s fastball with ride through the zone and the ability to dominate at the top of the zone. The curveball has gotten sharper and shape become better, as the spin plays down in the zone and works out of a similar tunnel off the fastball. The changeup is something that stuck out to me last week, working the killed-spin pitch on occasion with some late dive action down in the zone. More feel and confidence with the changeup should be on the horizon, and when it does, this is a true three-pitch mix guys with plenty to like in terms of projection and ceiling.

MacGuire Moore C / OF / St. Mary's Ryken, MD / 2028  If you're looking for a perfect combination of athleticism, versatility, and physicality, look no further than MacGuire Moore. Possessing the ability to play basically any position at a high level, Moore has arm strength and speed that allows impact ability defensively. A catcher-first, Moore can slide into the outfield with ease and even pick it defensively on the infield. At the plate, the approach is to the gaps with present strength to the alleys with more to come as this body continues to fill out. Present barrel feel with quick hands, this is a hit tool that continues to climb up the ranks and I see no slowing down anytime soon.

Chase Nemec C / OF / Mount Saint Joseph High School, MD / 2028 No doubt in my mind that this has been one of, if not my favorite hit tools to watch this spring, and being a left-handed hitting catcher only adds to the likeness. Possessing advanced barrel feel and hitability, Nemec consistently showcases barrel speed and the ability to spray line drives to the gaps with present doubles power with more to come as the body continues to mature. Rhythm in the hands with twitch, this hit tool screams projection, and the speed/power combo should entice numerous college coaches across the country.

Jerome Alejandro (JA) Stephens OF / LHP / Mcdonogh School, MD / 2028 A standout at last year’s Super Sophomore Games, Stephens possesses some of the top athleticism in the state, and with this hit tool quickly on the rise, look for Stephens to make a name for himself this summer. The power is starting to break through, showcasing an ability to stay on an outside fastball for a backside homerun in my look last week. The ability to create extension and spray to all fields should bode well for future success, as the speed has all the ability to impact in multiple facets.

Brandon Toadvine LHP / 1B / Saint Michaels, MD / 2028 One of the more mature arms in this loaded 2028 class, the physical 6-foot, 215-pound southpaw continues to get stronger and each look entices our staff more and more. The fastball continues to tick up, now working consistently in the mid 80s with more to come as more innings get under the belt. The slider has sharpened up since last look, showcasing the ability to backdoor to right-handed hitters with effectiveness down in the zone. The difference-maker is the killed-spin splitter, utilizing it down in the zone with swing-and-miss capabilities down at the knees. Toadvine knows how to pitch, and once the velo breaks through, look for this southpaw to take the state by storm this summer.

Committed Players (Alphabetical)

Leo Antwerpen LHP / 1B / McDonogh School, MD / 2026 The Duke commit has been one of my favorites to watch over the course of his high school career, and a stellar outing last week was great to see. 13 strikeouts across 6, one-run innings, Antwerpen was dominant throughout with the ability to land the fastball/slider combo in any count. The heater ran into the upper 80s, grabbing a 90 early and look for the velo to continue to tick up as the warmer weather enters the state. The slider grabbed my attention early, showcasing the ability to flash the spin in any count, even behind in the count to get back in the at-bat. The feel for spin is certainly impressive, and when Antwerpen can spin the slider and land the fastball in any count, he’s arguably the toughest arm to hit in this conference. The changeup was thrown sparingly, but showcased filthy fade to the arm-side that was unhittable to right-handed hitters.

Reese Conley 1B / LHP / Fallston High, MD / 2026 My first in-depth look at the southpaw came last week, and the arsenal was certainly impressive. Fastball/slider combo that work well off each other, the heater works into the upper 80s with some late life through the zone, working to both sides of the plate with the ability to miss barrels in and out of the zone. The slider got sharper as the outing went on, showing effectiveness down in the zone with the ability to tie up right-handed hitters on the inside corner. Present arm speed with more to come, look for this to be an immediate impact arm at Neumann next spring.

Michael Goldsmith C / 1B / Mount Saint Joseph, MD / 2026 Hitters hit, and the Iona commit is one of the best in the state with a bat in his hands. The power is to the middle of the field, and that was hammered down with a look in last night’s ballgame. Doubles power with more to come, Goldsmith is best when he’s aggressive early in the count, allowing him to hunt early count fastballs with a keen ability to keep the weight/hands back on “get me over” breaking balls that he’s all over. This is a hitter’s hitter, one that continues to showcase immense power and strength to both gaps and alleys.

Anderson Lambert OF / 3B / McDonogh, MD / 2027 I’ve talked at length about Lambert’s profound ability on the baseball diamond in the past, and a check-in last week nailed down the fact that this is unquestioned the number one player in the 2027 class. Added power was certainly on display, as the Alabama commit stayed on an outer half fastball and deposited a no-doubt bomb out to right-center field for a homerun. Barrel strength with quick hands have always been at the forefront of Lambert’s success, and we’ve waited on the in-game power to play a little more consistently. No-doubt about that one, as the power continues to tick up in each look and only adds to his stock throughout this calendar year. Oh and by the way, he ran the fastball up to 91 out of the ‘pen to close out McDonogh’s conference victory last week.

Bo White RHP / Landon School, MD / 2026 Standing at an imposing 6-foot-4, the Southern California commit was a breakout star at last year’s Senior Future Games, and an impressive performance earlier this week on the bump was certainly great to see. The fastball grabbed a 90 early before settling in the mid to upper 80s through 6 innings. Varied shape on the breaker, spinning it up to 80 with some late shape down in the zone that played well off the heater. The forkball has always been an enticing pitch in the tool box, and a few looks at the killed-spin offering was intriguing. This is an arm that continues to get stronger, and look for immense success at the next level.