NY Class of 2026: Spring Rankings Update

March 24, 2026
Prep Baseball NY Staff

The Empire State preseason circuit is in the books, and the Class of 2026 continues to separate itself as one of the most complete and competitive groups in the country. With high-end talent throughout the board, this class has only strengthened New York’s reputation as a national hotbed.

The top remains firm, as Ruiz holds the No. 1 spot and David Hinojosa stays locked in at No. 2 following a standout Super 60 performance. Behind them, the board saw plenty of movement, with multiple prospects making loud statements at the Northeast ProCase — showcasing real gains in strength, athleticism, and overall tool progression.

Now entering their final high school season, the 2026 class shifts into a defining stretch. Commitments are locking in, roles are expanding, and the urgency is real. With one last spring ahead, this group is primed to make its final mark before taking the next step.

We break down each Top 10 player below, along with the FULL RANKINGS HERE

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Aiden Ruiz SS / OF / The Stony Brook School, NY / 2026

Rankings StateRank: 1 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 21 / POS: 7

This week’s episode of 🧈🧈🧈

Quick I/O look at 2026 SS Aiden Ruiz while showing off some of the best hands in the class.

Bouncy actions with range and arm strength to stick at the 6 for the @VandyBoys commit. @PrepBaseballNY || @ShooterHunt @PB_DraftHQ pic.twitter.com/Tf7I3pxuFo
— Ian Smith (@IanSmittyGA) February 25, 2026

Extended look at the AB here 👇🏻

Extremely tough to beat in-zone and identifies spin extremely well.

Just an advanced hit tool at the prep level. @PrepBaseballNY || @ShooterHunt https://t.co/4tOartydd4 pic.twitter.com/FVua61x6sO
— Ian Smith (@IanSmittyGA) February 25, 2026

David Hinojosa RHP / 2B / Poly Prep, NY / 2026

Rankings StateRank: 2 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 124 / POS: 40

2026 RHP David Hinojosa (Poly Prep)
6-0 190 lbs@VandyBoys Commit stock continues to rise📈. Filled up the zone with the FB, feel for the sharp 2-tier SL & flashed a CH w/ 22” of arm side fade.

FB: 94-96 T97⚡️
max 2300 RPM, 15”HM
SL: 79-81 MPH
2600+, -4”IVB, -10”HZ… pic.twitter.com/QaAFWKjZee
— Joe Walentin (@JoeWalentin) January 20, 2026

Devin Diaz C / OF / Iona Prep, NY / 2026

Rankings StateRank: 3 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 212 / POS: 12

Super 6️⃣ 0️⃣ Stat Recap 📊

What a day for Miami commit & 2026 C Devin Diaz (Iona Prep) this past Sunday in Chicago.

60: 6.56
C Arm: 87 MPH
Exit Velo: 101.9 (94.6 avg)
Max Distance: 390'

🧢 Player Profile ⤵️ https://t.co/W3cRnjcg5w pic.twitter.com/iFmTMO22X1
— Prep Baseball New York (@PrepBaseballNY) February 4, 2026

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

No. 2 C in NJ | No. 16 C in USA 🇺🇸 | 6-0, 190

Highly-touted defender reaffirmed his status as one of the premier throwing catchers in the 2026 class. Ultra-quick exchange with 87 MPH arm strength out of the crouch. Every… pic.twitter.com/M4obH5xpnh
— Prep Baseball New Jersey (@PrepBaseballNJ) February 1, 2026

C Devin Diaz (Iona Prep HS, NY)

5-10 | 190 lbs

60: 6.56

Miami recruit#Super60 || #MLBDraft pic.twitter.com/yYsRnEeKyx
— Prep Baseball Draft HQ (@PB_DraftHQ) February 1, 2026

Ty Van Valkenburg RHP / 3B / Saugerties, NY / 2026

Rankings StateRank: 4 / POS: 2 OverallRank: 235 / POS: 84

2026 RHP Ty Van Valkenburg (Saugerties); 6-4 225 lbs@CanesBaseball Commit

FB: 91-92💥
SL: 77-79

Attacked the zone w/ east-to-west pitch mvmt. FB had big horizontal mvmt & SL was hard and sharp. Impressive outing✔️📈#JrSubwaySeries | @ShooterHunt | @TyBaseball_18 pic.twitter.com/J0pjVfxCE8
— Prep Baseball New York Scouting (@PB_NY_Scouts) September 24, 2025

Quinn Miller RHP / OF / Clarkstown North, NY / 2026

Rankings StateRank: 5 / POS: 3 OverallRank: 356 / POS: 132

⚡️⚡️pen from ‘26 RHP Quinn Miller (Clarkstown North) 6-2, 209 lbs.

FB: 94-95 MPH⛽️
max 2353 RPM, 21.8”IVB

CB: 80-83 MPH🔨
max 2667 RPM, -10.8”IVB

SP: 84-85 MPH💀
958 RPM, -1”IVB, 12.7”HM

CT: 86-88 MPH
2486 RPM tight↙️@ArmyWP_Baseball commit#NEProcase | @ShooterHunt |… pic.twitter.com/l728XuHWG6
— Joe Walentin (@JoeWalentin) February 8, 2026

Alexander Jendras SS / RHP / John Jay - East Fishkill, NY / 2026

Rankings StateRank: 6 / POS: 2 OverallRank: 408 / POS: 100

‘26 SS/RHP Alexander Jendras (Trinity Pawling) 6-1, 197lb @UHCougarBB commit stock continues to rise📈

𝗘𝗩: 𝟭𝟬𝟳.𝟯 𝗠𝗣𝗛🚀
𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁: 𝟯𝟵𝟲’
𝗕𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗱: 𝟳𝟳-𝟴𝟭 𝗠𝗣𝗛💥
𝗜𝗡𝗙: 𝟵𝟮 𝗠𝗣𝗛

𝗙𝗕: 𝗺𝗮𝘅 𝟵𝟬, 𝗮𝘃𝗴 𝟴𝟵 𝗠𝗣𝗛
𝗺𝗮𝘅 𝟮𝟰𝟯𝟮 | 𝟮𝟭.𝟵”𝗜𝗩𝗕 |… pic.twitter.com/VQ7veALiQB
— Joe Walentin (@JoeWalentin) February 10, 2026

Carson Moser RHP / 1B / Saratoga Central Catholic, NY / 2026

Rankings StateRank: 7 / POS: 4 OverallRank: 442 / POS: 160

2026 RHP Carson Moser (Saratoga Central Catholic); 6-6 208

FB: 91-93💥
80-81
CH: 84

The @DukeBASE commit showcased a FB w/ life & ASR‼️Also, displayed a tight SL. High-upside arm talent📈#JrSubwaySeries | @ShooterHunt | @Carsonm_8 pic.twitter.com/BPCNfxqI68
— Prep Baseball New York Scouting (@PB_NY_Scouts) September 22, 2025

Colin Mack RHP / Saratoga Springs, NY / 2026

Rankings StateRank: 8 / POS: 5 OverallRank: 447 / POS: 162

2026 RHP Colin Mack (Saratoga Springs, NY); 6-3 185 lbs

FB: 88-91 T91.6‼️
SL: 77-81 (2500+)🥏

Pure dominance from the highly talented #Uncommitted ‘26 arm from NY.

FB overwhelmed hitters & SL was untouchable. Very impressive outing✔️ #NYSeniorGames | @colinmack1008 |… pic.twitter.com/usCMAmn8w4
— Nate Goranson (@NathanGoranson) August 13, 2025

Jacob Malfant SS / RHP / Walter Panas, NY / 2026

Rankings StateRank: 9 / POS: 3 OverallRank: 454 / POS: 110

‘26 SS/RHP Jacob Malfant (Walter Panas)

Impact defender with natural range, clean actions, and a plus arm—makes plays on the run with ease.

INF Velo: 96 MPH🔥#NEProcase | #MLBDraft | @JacobMalfant https://t.co/dzoV9v4oUK pic.twitter.com/E6nN2EekE9
— Prep Baseball New York (@PrepBaseballNY) February 9, 2026

Justin Munoz C / OF / Millbrook School, NY / 2026

Rankings StateRank: 10 / POS: 2 OverallRank: 461 / POS: 33

.@HokiesBaseball ‘26 C/OF Justin Muñoz (Millbrook)

No. 2 C in NY | No. 37 C in USA 🇺🇸 | 6-0, 200
Physical athlete with a strong, low-effort stroke. EV T106 MPH with max distances reaching 410 ft. Runs a 7.19 60YD.

💥 𝟭𝟬𝟲 𝗘𝗩 | 💣 𝟰𝟭𝟬 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗧
🏃 𝟳.𝟭𝟵 𝟲𝟬𝗬𝗗… pic.twitter.com/JtPWvCkfUC
— Prep Baseball New York (@PrepBaseballNY) February 2, 2026

.@HokiesBaseball ‘26 C/OF Justin Muñoz (Millbrook)

No. 2 C in NY | No. 37 C in USA 🇺🇸 | 6-0, 200
Throws on the money 💰 down to second. Arm strength has T84 out of the crouch, showcase setting POP has dipped to 1.93.

⏱️ 𝟭.𝟵𝟯 𝗣𝗢𝗣
💪 𝟴𝟰 𝗠𝗣𝗛#Super60 | @J_Munoz23 pic.twitter.com/9HfxDIgQZH
— Prep Baseball New York (@PrepBaseballNY) February 2, 2026