NJ Rankings Update: Class of 2026

March 23, 2026
Nathan Goranson & TJ Hunt
PB NJ Staff

We recently concluded another comprehensive preseason showcase circuit across the Garden State, and the Class of 2026 continued to affirm its status as one of the most competitive and well‑rounded groups in the country. Entering a pivotal stage in their high school careers, this group has further solidified New Jersey's reputation for producing high‑caliber talent.

The top of the board remains anchored by established names, with some shake ups since our last update. Weingartener grabs the top slot after a jaw dropping performance at the Super 60 in early February, where he shattered the 60 yard dash record and was among the top statistical performers in multiple other metrics. Amalbert and Loggie round out the top 3 of true draft potentials with Lynam, Gilligan, and Hunter Brown not far behind.

As the Class of 2026 enters its final high school season, this group steps into a pivotal stretch of its baseball journey. With college commitments solidifying and roles expanding at the varsity level, this spring represents the last opportunity for these prospects to make their mark before transitioning to the next stage of their careers. The experience, maturity, and competitive edge they’ve developed over the past three years are now on full display as they prepare for one final run.

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The Top 10

Alex Weingartner OF / St. Augustine Prep, NJ / 2026

Rankings StateRank: 1 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 95 / POS: 18

You’re not going to see many performances like what 2026 OF Alex Weingartner put together today.

60: 6.24 (#Super60 record)
Max EV: 107.5
Max Distance: 424ft.
OF Velo: 100@PennStateBASE commit. #Super60 || @ShooterHunt @PrepBaseballNJ pic.twitter.com/MjCVT5VKmP
— Ian Smith (@IanSmittyGA) February 1, 2026

Jason Amalbert SS / DePaul Catholic, NJ / 2026

Rankings StateRank: 2 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 102 / POS: 29

2026 SS/3B Jason Amalbert (DePaul Catholic, NJ); 6-1 185 lbs@OU_Baseball Commit

Fun look at one of the country’s highest risers after an extremely impressive summer circuit📈

EV: 102.8‼️ | Dist: 416💣

Looks the part of one of the Northeast’s top talent✔️@CPBacademy |… pic.twitter.com/FHAl5YzBU5
— Nate Goranson (@NathanGoranson) September 17, 2025

Sean Loggie LHP / Christian Brothers Academy, NJ / 2026

Rankings StateRank: 3 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 103 / POS: 13

‘26 Sean Loggie (NJ, @UVABaseball)

FB: 91-94 (2700, scattered)
SL: 84-86 (tight, short)
CH: 87-88 (1700s)

Long 6’6” frame w/ loose arm & feel for spin. Struck out side in 1st w/ heavy SL use. Secondary control>FB. High upside arm talent. #MLBDraft || @PrepBaseballNJ pic.twitter.com/Cbgtq7wHqe
— Shooter Hunt (@ShooterHunt) August 2, 2025

Guy Lynam SS / Gloucester Catholic, NJ / 2026

Rankings StateRank: 4 / POS: 2 OverallRank: 192 / POS: 54

‘26 3B Guy Lynam (NJ, @AuburnBaseball )

Professional look with barrel after barrel across 2 mature rounds. Quiet intent with quick hands/heavy barrel. Like the look. More power coming. Hitter. 👍

6’ 190#MLBDraft || @PrepBaseballNJ pic.twitter.com/5GJbCy25JB
— Shooter Hunt (@ShooterHunt) August 1, 2025

Mickey Gilligan C / Passaic Tech, NJ / 2026

Rankings StateRank: 5 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 220 / POS: 13

.@RutgersBaseball ‘26 C/OF Mickey Gilligan (Passaic Tech, NJ)

No. 16 C in USA 🇺🇸 | 5-10, 185

Fresh off a stellar #Super60, one of the nation’s top catchers showed out in all phases again.

💥 𝟭𝟬𝟯 𝗘𝗩
🏃 𝟲.𝟳𝟲 𝟲𝟬𝗬𝗗
💪 𝟴𝟳 𝗠𝗣𝗛
⏱️ 𝟭.𝟴𝟭-𝟭.𝟴𝟵 𝗣𝗢𝗣#NEProcase pic.twitter.com/IpKgxBd1a4
— Prep Baseball New Jersey (@PrepBaseballNJ) February 12, 2026

Hunter Brown RHP / North Hunterdon, NJ / 2026

Rankings StateRank: 6 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 249 / POS: 91

2026 RHP Hunter Brown (North Hunterdon)
6’5 215 lbs

Great work out of Brown pounding the zone with 3 pitches. Got ahead and wasted no pitches. Tons of swing + miss.

FB: 89-91 T93
SL: 76-77
CH: 84-85 pic.twitter.com/dlXhpbTXFw
— Prep Baseball New Jersey (@PrepBaseballNJ) June 12, 2025

Noah Danza OF / Gloucester Catholic, NJ / 2026

Rankings StateRank: 7 / POS: 2 OverallRank: 248 / POS: 44

2026 OF/RHP Noah Danza (Gloucester Catholic HS, NJ)@UVABaseball Commit

The No. 3 OF & No. 15 ovr player in NJ drives this ball, 90 exit velo, dead center for a home run.

Large, physical ball player. Hits from a simplified set-up, drives the barrel directly to the ball. Tons… pic.twitter.com/QJIgLoxGr7
— Nate Goranson (@NathanGoranson) April 4, 2025

Braeden Lipoff C / Gloucester Catholic, NJ / 2026

Rankings StateRank: 8 / POS: 2 OverallRank: 225 / POS: 14

2026 C Braeden Lipoff (Gloucester Catholic HS, NJ)@ECUBaseball Commit

The No. 1 C & No. 5 overall player in NJ tallied a couple WEEKS worth of stats in one night‼️‼️

📊5/5, 2 HR, 2 2B, 1B, 7 RBI, 4R

Had an XBH to each part of the field including a HR to CF that was still… pic.twitter.com/aMPlV2SC3o
— Nate Goranson (@NathanGoranson) April 27, 2025

Sal Garcia SS / Delbarton , NJ / 2026

Rankings StateRank: 9 / POS: 3 OverallRank: 268 / POS: 69

2026 SS/2B Sal Garcia (Delbarton, NJ); 6-2, 170 lbs.@DukeBASE Commit

60: 6.65
Exit Velo: 99

All around solid day for the ‘26 grad. One of the most consistent BPs of the day. Constantly drove liners back up the middle w/ upper 90s exit velocity. Loose & wiry ATH. #NEProcase |… pic.twitter.com/4hNszYNB9K
— Prep Baseball New Jersey (@PrepBaseballNJ) February 9, 2025

Zach Geertsma SS / Governor Livingston, NJ / 2026

Rankings StateRank: 10 / POS: 4 OverallRank: 286 / POS: 75

‘26 Zach Geertsma (NJ) clubs this one for a mammo 💣💣💣

1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ mph
3️⃣9️⃣4️⃣ ft

Physical presence in the box with present strength. #MLBDraft || @PrepBaseballNJ pic.twitter.com/53aLWopbve
— Shooter Hunt (@ShooterHunt) August 8, 2025