Class of 2029: Preseason Rankings Update

February 19, 2026
Brett Harrison
West Coast Supervisor

As the High School season quickly approaches, we continue our Preseason Rankings Update series with the Class of 2029 Nevada Player Rankings, highlighted two new additions to the Top 10 as well as an expanded rankings to 30 players. Standout Winter and Preseason performances have reshaped the landscape, as players continue to build their résumés and make their case among the state’s best. This update sets the stage for what should be an important stretch in the recruiting process for this talented group of freshman.

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As always, our evaluation process is fluid and ongoing, built on multiple viewings and discussions to get the most accurate feel for each player’s abilities. It’s worth noting that while some players show rapid improvement, this doesn’t suggest that others have regressed—player development is simply a journey with peaks and valleys. As the season unfolds, new names will continue to surface, expanding the universe of top prospects in Nevada. In addition to our player evaluations, our scouts—both in-state and nationally—have been in constant dialogue, comparing notes and making adjustments based on the latest insights to ensure the rankings are as up-to-date and accurate as possible.

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High School Preseason Update

Preseason Update: Top 10

We are excited to roll out our Prep Baseball Preseason Player Rankings are generated by the Prep Baseball Staff, both Local and National, to produce our most updated Rankings heading into the Spring Season!

RANK	PLAYER	HIGH SCHOOL	POSITION
1	Tucker Christman	Arbor View	UT/RHP
Click to view Christman's Player Profile View Full Profile Tucker Christman Class of 2029 / SS Rankings StateRank: 1 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 92 / POS: 24 Player Information Graduating Class: 2029 Primary Position: SS Secondary Position: C High School: Arbor View State: NV Summer Team: PFA SN and East Coast Sox Height: 6-2 Weight: 173.3lbs Bat/Throw: R/R
2	Michael Bergin	Faith Lutheran	IF/RHP
Click to view Bergin's Player Profile View Full Profile Michael Bergin Class of 2029 / SS Rankings StateRank: 2 / POS: 2 OverallRank: 98 / POS: 26 Player Information Graduating Class: 2029 Primary Position: SS Secondary Position: 2B High School: Faith Lutheran State: NV Summer Team: GBG Vegas Height: 6-1 Weight: 166.5lbs Bat/Throw: R/R
3	Ajay Hermosura	Bishop Gorman	OF
Click to view Hermosura's Player Profile
4	Jase Heiseler	Faith Lutheran / MTBA	IF/RHP
Click to view Heiseler's Player Profile View Full Profile Jase Heiseler Class of 2029 / 3B Rankings StateRank: 4 / POS: 1 Player Information Graduating Class: 2029 Primary Position: 3B Secondary Position: RHP High School: Faith Lutheran State: NV Summer Team: MTBA Dawgs- Massanari Height: 5-9 Weight: 157lbs Bat/Throw: R/R
5	Jackson Trantham	Durango / MTBA	C/OF
Click to view Trantham's Player Profile View Full Profile Jackson Trantham Class of 2029 / C Rankings StateRank: 5 / POS: 1 Player Information Graduating Class: 2029 Primary Position: C Secondary Position: OF High School: Durango State: NV Summer Team: MTBA Dawgs Height: 6-0 Weight: 165lbs Bat/Throw: R/R
6	Josiah Lavea-Aldridge	Durango / MTBA	IF/OF
Click to view Lavea-Aldridge's Player Profile View Full Profile Josiah Lavea-Aldridge Class of 2029 / OF Rankings StateRank: 6 / POS: 1 Player Information Graduating Class: 2029 Primary Position: OF Secondary Position: 3B High School: Durango State: NV Summer Team: MTBA 14u-Massanari Height: 6-2 Weight: 203.3lbs Bat/Throw: R/R
7	Payton Conley-Cimini	Palo Verde / MTBA	1B/LHP
Click to view Conley-Cimini's Player Profile View Full Profile Payton Conley-Cimini Class of 2029 / LHP Rankings StateRank: 7 / POS: 1 Player Information Graduating Class: 2029 Primary Position: LHP Secondary Position: 1B High School: Palo Verde State: NV Summer Team: MTBA DAWGS- Massanari Height: 6-0 Weight: 191.5lbs Bat/Throw: L/L
8	Nolan Gifford	Foothill / MTBA	IF
Click to view Gifford's Player Profile View Full Profile Nolan Gifford Class of 2029 / SS Rankings StateRank: 8 / POS: 4 Player Information Graduating Class: 2029 Primary Position: SS Secondary Position: OF High School: Homeschool (NV) State: NV Summer Team: MTBA-Massanari Height: 5-10 Weight: 160lbs Bat/Throw: R/R
9	Giullermo Andres Negron	Mater East Academy	1B/LHP
Click to view Andres Negron's Player Profile View Full Profile Guillermo Andres Negron Class of 2029 / 1B Rankings StateRank: 9 / POS: 1 Player Information Graduating Class: 2029 Primary Position: 1B Secondary Position: LHP High School: Mater Academy East State: NV Summer Team: GBG 2028/GBG 2029 National Height: 6-3 Weight: 218lbs Bat/Throw: L/L
10	Ian Denney	Mater East Academy	IF/C
Click to view Denney's Player Profile View Full Profile Ian Denney Class of 2029 / 3B Rankings StateRank: 10 / POS: 2 Player Information Graduating Class: 2029 Primary Position: 3B Secondary Position: C High School: Mater Academy East State: NV Summer Team: GBG national 29 Height: 6-0 Weight: 184.5lbs Bat/Throw: R/R