Prep Baseball Minnesota Rankings Insider: Class of 2028

May 6, 2025
Andy Judkins
State Director, Prep Baseball Minnesota

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TOP FIVE 👑

RANK	PLAYER	SCHOOL	POS
1	Cooper Sanders	Centennial	RHP
Cooper Sanders boasts a projectable 6-foot, 174-pound frame with athleticism and room for continued development. On the mound, Sanders utilizes a hybrid delivery with a leg swing and strong coil into his back hip, allowing for an explosive drive down the slope while maintaining an inline landing. His arm action is short and clean with a spiral path, showing some shoulder tilt and working from an over-the-top slot. Sanders features a lively fastball that sits 89–91 mph and touches 91, spinning at an average of 2064 rpm. He mixes in a sharp curveball at 74–77 mph (2297 avg. rpm, T2373) that shows promising depth and shape. Additionally, he flashes a split-finger at 80–82 mph, rounding out a mature three-pitch mix for his age. Sanders shows advanced feel and arm speed for his class, making him a high-follow in Minnesota’s 2028 class.
2	Henry Semans	Blaine	SS
Henry Semans profiles as a two-way player with intriguing tools at shortstop and on the mound. Standing 5-foot-11 and 156 pounds, Semans has a lean, projectable frame with room for physical development. Offensively, the right-handed hitter starts from a closed, upright stance with a knee lift and coil into an aggressive swing. He generates above-average bat speed (77.9 mph) with 9 Gs of rotational acceleration, showcasing a mid-to-pull side approach and some strength through contact. His power potential is evident with a 93 mph max exit velocity and a 361-foot peak distance. Defensively, Semans displays solid infield actions with a ready hop, low posture, and athletic movements around the ball. His hands work out front, and his 79 mph arm across the infield shows carry. A 6.98-second 60-yard dash adds to his athletic profile, giving him the tools to stick on the left side of the infield moving forward.
3	Emmitt Rentas	Mankato West	C
Emmitt Rentas profiles as a two-way talent with primary contributions behind the plate. At 5-foot-9, 180 pounds, Rentas brings a strong, compact frame with evident physicality. Offensively, the right-handed hitter shows a slightly open, shoulder-width stance with a small stride and hand load, working his hands down to contact and finishing high. He displays a mid/pull-side approach and makes consistent barrel contact, showing bat strength with a peak exit velocity of 93 mph and an average of 81.2 mph, reaching a max distance of 305 feet. His swing metrics include a 67.4 mph bat speed and 10 G’s of rotational acceleration, indicating strong swing intent and power potential. Defensively, Rentas is an athletic and mobile catcher with clean mechanics, posting pop times between 1.99–2.08 seconds with an 80 mph arm from the crouch. He shows strong hands, quick exchanges, and efficient footwork on throws. An overall solid athlete, he runs a 7.50 in the 60-yard dash and shows a high level of polish for his age.
4	Lincoln Page	Edina	C
Lincoln Page has intriguing tools as a catcher. Standing 6-foot, 179 pounds, Page shows athleticism with a 6.84 60-yard dash and possesses a physical, projectable frame. Offensively, the right-handed hitter works from a wide, slightly open stance with a stride to square and a hand load. He displays flashes of bat speed (69.4 mph) and rotational acceleration (8 Gs), using a middle-of-the-field approach with some natural lift, though barrel consistency remains a work in progress. He registered a max exit velocity of 84 mph with an average of 80.9 and a top distance of 293 feet. Defensively, Page shows promise behind the plate with a quick, clean exchange and solid footwork, producing pop times between 1.91–2.02 seconds and topping out at 80 mph on throws. His infield work shows developing actions with a direct approach, better feel to his glove side, and an 84 mph arm across the diamond. Overall, Page is a high-upside athlete with a solid foundation of tools to build upon as he continues to mature.
5	Ben Telega	St. Cloud	LHP
Ben Telega stands out with a strong, durable frame at 6-foot-2, 226 pounds. On the mound, he operates with a slight hybrid start and maintains a good pace throughout his delivery, highlighted by a high leg kick and controlled movement down the mound. Telega throws from a high three-quarter arm slot with clean arm action, producing a fastball that tops out at 83 mph with heavy arm-side run. He complements it with a 66-71 mph curveball featuring a 10/3 sweeping shape, showing advanced feel and movement for his age.