Inside the Rankings: Position-by-Position Look at North Carolina’s Class of 2026

The most recent update to the Prep Baseball North Carolina Class of 2026 Rankings provides an updated snapshot of the senior class as it enters one of the most important evaluation windows of the recruiting cycle. With the rankings holding firm at the Top 375 players, this release reflects continued in-person evaluations from the fall, expanded cross-checking with video and analytics, and collaboration between state, regional, and national scouting staff.

As college programs work to finalize their 2026 recruiting classes — while simultaneously identifying targets still available — this update highlights both top-end committed talent and a deep group of uncommitted prospects across the state. Historically, North Carolina produces 350+ college commitments per class, and with significant movement still ahead, the preseason and early spring will be pivotal for players looking to elevate their recruitment.

Below is a position-by-position breakdown of the Top 5 ranked players at each spot, along with the Top 5 uncommitted players, offering insight into depth, positional strength, and remaining opportunity within the 2026 class.

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Infielders — Top 5

Landon Church — SS, West Forsyth HS — Committed to North Carolina State
Joshua Mozingo — SS, Terry Sanford HS — Committed to East Carolina
Brady Marshall — INF, Reagan HS — Committed to Wake Forest
Janeson Steele — 1B, CB Aycock HS — Committed to East Carolina
Evan Burroughs — SS, Watauga HS — Committed to Duke

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Infielders — Top 5 Uncommitted

Gibson Todd — INF/RHP, Topsail HS
Colby Epperly — 1B/OF, Ardrey Kell HS
Luke Ponczka — 1B, West Rowan HS
Logan Prince — SS, Combine Academy
Jacob Watson — 3B, Falls Lake Academy

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Catchers — Top 5 Committed

Brady Marconi — C, Charlotte Catholic — Committed to College of Charleston
Wyatt Lytle — C, Pro5 Baseball Academy — Committed to North Carolina
Will Holden — C, West Forsyth HS — Committed to Wake Forest
Addison Rowland — C, Myers Park HS - Uncommitted
Reid Johnson — C, South Iredell HS — Committed to Catawba

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Catchers — Top 5 Uncommitted

Addison Rowland — C, Myers Park HS
Hodge Williams — C/UTIL, Holly Springs HS
Grat Dalton — C, Uwharrie Charter Academy
Ben Dudash — C, Wakefield HS
Landry Ohmstead — C, Crest HS

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Outfielders — Top 5

Gunnar Alm — OF, Polk County HS — Committed to North Carolina State
Jaxon Matthews — OF, William Amos Hough HS — Committed to Clemson
Harrison Ailshie — OF, East Rowan HS — Committed to North Carolina
Trenton Maybin — OF, Asheville HS — Committed to Texas
Wilkin Lurie — OF, Asheville HS — Committed to Coastal Carolina

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Outfielders — Top 5 Uncommitted

Maddox Moore — OF, West Rowan HS
Caiden McNeil — OF, Kingsmen Baseball Academy
Jordan Bonner — OF, Pro5 Baseball Academy
Jacori Covington — OF, Garner HS
Jalen Boyd — OF, Covenant Day School

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Right-Handed Pitchers — Top 5

Chase Kiker — RHP, Metrolina Christian Academy — Committed to Clemson
Alex Hoffman — RHP, Charlotte Catholic HS — Committed to Virginia Tech
Cameron Tarkenton — RHP, Cardinal Gibbons HS — Committed to North Carolina
Rhett Britt — RHP, Topsail HS — Committed to North Carolina
Logan D’Amico — RHP, Marvin Ridge HS — Committed to Wake Forest

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Right-Handed Pitchers — Top 5 Uncommitted

Conner Berry — RHP, DH Conley HS
John Kirkpatrick — RHP, Randleman HS
Dean Cappelletti — RHP, West Johnston HS
Parks Rhyne — RHP, Providence HS
Peyton Kozink — RHP, Jordan HS

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Left-Handed Pitchers — Top 5

Isaiah James — LHP, South Central HS — Committed to Duke
Mylo White — LHP, Metrolina Christian Academy — Committed to NC State
Noah Rhoades — LHP, Holly Springs HS — Committed to Winthrop
Owen Cirasole — LHP, Apex Friendship HS — Committed to King University
Jared Hagwood — LHP, Bunn HS — Committed to Western Carolina

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Left-Handed Pitchers — Top 5 Uncommitted

Jeter Bynum — LHP, Pine Lake Prep
Aidan Murphy — LHP, Oak Grove HS
Peyton Maybin — LHP, North Henderson HS
Dylan Hodges — LHP, Green Level HS
Teagan Jordan — LHP, Concord Academy

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This position-by-position snapshot highlights the depth, balance, and opportunity within North Carolina’s 2026 class as the preseason and spring approach. With continued evaluations, live looks, and competitive environments ahead, expect movement throughout the board as players push to solidify their standing and recruiting interest accelerates.

👉 Revisit the full NC Class of 2026 Rankings

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