Prep Baseball Report

Prep Baseball Minnesota Rankings Insider: Class of 2028 (June 2026 Update)


Andy Judkins
State Director, Prep Baseball Minnesota

 

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TOP FIVE 👑

RANK

PLAYER

SCHOOL

POS 

1

Lincoln Page

Edina

OF

Lincoln Page climbs from No. 4 to No. 1 after a loud offseason. The outfielder added 10-plus pounds since August’s Super Sophomore Games and looks the part of a high-upside athlete.

He moves, too. 6.64 in the 60.

At the plate, it’s middle-of-the-field impact with a 99.2 mph max EV and 346-foot carry. The arm plays at 96 from the outfield, and he showed 89.7 on the mound with a tight, 2,600 RPM breaking ball.

Big tools. Trending fast.

2 Thomas Leeper Chaska RHP
Thomas Leeper earns the No. 2 spot in Minnesota’s 2028 class because of the combination of present stuff, advanced pitchability, and long-term upside. The right-hander already shows an advanced three-pitch mix with a fastball that plays with quality life, a swing-and-miss breaking ball, and developing feel for a third offering. What separates Leeper is his ability to throw strikes, maintain his stuff deep into outings, and consistently show the traits of a polished, high-level starter at a young age.

3 Emmitt Rentas  Mankato West C/RHP

Quick story. The top catching velo at our Preseason All-State used to belong to Kaden Amundson at 85 mph, set before his senior year at St. Michael-Albertville. Rentas just cleared it. 87 mph to second as a sophomore.

The tools jump. 1.90 pop. Low-90s exit velo. 7.09 runner. He’ll grab the ball and run it up to 90.4 on the mound.

We’ve seen him across the Junior Future Games, Super Sophomore, and in-season looks. Competitor. Wins games.

4 Cooper Sanders Centennial RHP

Cooper Sanders looks stronger and sharper since last summer’s Super Sophomore Games. The right-hander, who touched 91 then, added 10 pounds and it shows in the delivery.

The curveball has taken a step, now averaging 2,450 RPM with tighter bite. The splitter plays, too, with late tumble and killed spin into the zone.

Loose, athletic, real arm speed. One of the more intriguing 2028 arms in the state. There feels like more in the tank for Sanders. 

5 Ian Adams Orono RHP

 

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UPCOMING EVENTS ⤵️

EVENT DATE LOCATION
Summer ID-Twin Cities 6/14 Minnetonka
Top Prospect Games 2027s (Invite Only) 6/15 Minnetonka
Top Prospect Games 2028s (Invite Only) 6/23 Minnetonka
Top Prospect Games 2029s (Invite Only) 6/24 Minnetonka
Summer ID-Central MN 6/30 Collegeville
Summer ID-Duluth 7/01 Duluth
Summer ID-Mankato 7/07 Mankato
Summer ID-Minnetonka 7/08 Minnetonka
Summer ID-Southeast Minnesota 7/14 Winona