With the spring season nearing its conclusion, a vital summer for many uncommitted prospects around the state is about to begin. As we enter an important period of recruiting, our staff will highlight the top five uncommitted prospects in the state for each position group. Click each players name or picture to see their full profile and measurables.

CJ Lake RHP / 1B / Oakville, MO / 2026 Rankings  StateRank: 4 / POS: 4 OverallRank: 436 / POS: 144 Lake has put together a nice season at the top of the Oakville rotation, playing an important role in numerous big wins for the Tigers.

Casen Willenborg RHP / 1B / Staley, MO / 2026 Rankings  StateRank: 32 / POS: 11 Willenborg was unable to play this season, but remains an interesting prospect to watch heading into his senior season.

Ben Thierauf RHP / St. John Vianney, MO / 2026 Rankings  StateRank: 33 / POS: 12 Thierauf has been a key piece of the rotation on a very good Golden Griffins squad, and has pitched his team to a win in all of his appearances.

Kaelan Bedford RHP / 3B / Excelsior Springs, MO / 2026 Rankings  StateRank: 35 / POS: 13 Bedford remains a major piece of the Excelsior Springs rotation, and will look to continue to turn heads this summer and going into his senior season.

Jackson Smith LHP / 1B / Festus, MO / 2026 Rankings  StateRank: 36 / POS: 4 Smith has put together a solid spring, going deep into games consistently and giving his squad a lot of quality outings.

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