NY Class of 2026 Rankings (Spring Update)

April 11, 2025
Joe Walentin
PBR Staff

Prep Baseball New York recently wrapped up a whirlwind of a preseason. Getting eyes on over 1,000 players throughout the Empire State. Now those players are competing for their high school baseball programs, and trying to make a run at the State Championship. This is a perfect time to sit down, and take a deep dive into the 2026 rankings. A few big jumps within the class after big showings at our Northeast ProCase, Preseason IDs and Organizational Scout Day's this past February. Others continued to raise their stock throughout the offseason and have carried it into the start of the high school season. We take an indepth look at the Top 10, the a few of the top uncommitted prospects, as well as a list of the full rankings below!

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TOP 10

Aiden Ruiz SS / OF / THE STONY BROOK SCHOOL, NY / 2026

Rankings StateRank: 1 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 24 / POS: 8

2026 SS Aiden Ruiz takes tremendous ABs every time he steps in the box.

Fouls off 6 straight here before catching this one out front and smoking it into the RCF gap for a 2B. 101 EV

The @VandyBoys commit finds barrels consistently from both sides of the plate.… pic.twitter.com/OUaU8h2VBn
— Ian Smith (@IanSmittyGA) April 3, 2025

The two-strike approach from Ruiz is special to watch. The plate coverage is elite with plus bat-to-ball skills.

He can barrel balls like the clip below or poke balls the other way at given time.

Hit tool is very real.

📈@PrepBaseballNY @ShooterHunt https://t.co/m2qyZt9LCz pic.twitter.com/394XzW1zGC
— Ian Smith (@IanSmittyGA) April 5, 2025

Ty Van Valkenburg RHP / 3B / SAUGERTIES SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, NY / 2026

Rankings StateRank: 2 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 90 / POS: 31

‘26 RHP Ty Van Valkenburg (NY)

6’4” 205@CanesBaseball recruit.

FB: 90-91
SL: 76-77

Looks improved from other looks I have seen this summer. Good strikes. Whiffs in zone. #SubwaySeries || @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/iV1NralGox
— Dan Valerio (@DanValerio3) October 3, 2024

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

Rankings StateRank: 3 / POS: 2 OverallRank: 97 / POS: 34

‘26 RHP David Hinojosa (Poly Prep)

Athletic 6-1, 160lb @VandyBoys commit

FB: 90-91 - Life🎯
BB: 78-81 (2500, 2-tier↙️)
CH: 83 (1X)
Clean arm swing from Hinojosa. Continues to throw with low effort and land the breaking ball for strikes. #JrSubwaySeries | @PrepBaseballNY pic.twitter.com/wIDKQ01azI
— Joe Walentin (@JoeWalentin) October 4, 2024

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

Rankings StateRank: 4 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 249 / POS: 20

‘26 C Devin Diaz (Iona Prep, NY)@DevinBaseball05

5-10, 185lbs

The 3rd ranked player in the NY ‘26 class and @CanesBaseball. Ultra athletic catcher, runs well. Shows the ability to stay inside this ball, shooting it off the RCF gap. @NEPridebaseball || @PrepBaseballNY pic.twitter.com/p7ng7qQp5N
— Prep Baseball Pennsylvania (@PrepBaseballPA) August 16, 2024

Sean Hurley RHP / SS / Shaker, NY / 2026

Rankings StateRank: 5 / POS: 3 OverallRank: 291 / POS: 94

‘26 RHP Sean Hurley (Shaker)
6’5, 190✔️

⚡️ FB/ CB combo; FB gets whiffs in & out of the zone. Arm is free & easy📈

FB: 88-91 MPH/ 2500 / 19”⬆️
CB: 73–75 MPH /23-2500 RPM
CH: 79-80 MPH 1600 ↘️#PBFG24 | @prepbaseball | @PrepBaseballNY pic.twitter.com/IoVr9aofod
— Joe Walentin (@JoeWalentin) July 25, 2024

Anaiscio Ortiz LHP / OF / Richmond Hill, NY / 2026

Rankings StateRank: 6 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 317 / POS: 28

‘26 LHP Anaiscio Ortiz (Richmond Hill)
6-1, 180LBS

Quick, live arm. Feel for CB, spots & expand for whiffs

FB: 86-88, T89 MPH
CB: 74-77 MPH
CH: 79-80#JrSubwaySeries | @PBR_DraftHQ pic.twitter.com/wlBUZ6NRaU
— Joe Walentin (@JoeWalentin) October 3, 2024

Jack Curtis RHP / 3B / Chenango Forks, NY / 2026

Rankings StateRank: 7 / POS: 4 OverallRank: 439 / POS: 145

𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐃: 𝐋𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 - 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐓𝐢𝐞𝐫

‘𝟮𝟲 𝗥𝗛𝗣/𝟯𝗕 𝗝𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀 (𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗼 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀) No. 145 JR RHP in USA 🇺🇸 at 6-0, 185LBS. Electric pen last night, now up to 90MPH. Has ditched the SL for more CT shape at 86 with… pic.twitter.com/fbyjeAtAp5
— Chris Dryll (@ChrisDryllPBR) March 16, 2025

‘𝟮𝟲 𝟯𝗕/𝗥𝗛𝗣 𝗝𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀 (𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗼 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀) legit dual threat at the next level, also recorded a PR 100MPH EV. Big leg kick stride into an athletic stroke working well to RCF. Crack of the bat just sounds different. Defensively, PR 92MPH across from 3B.… https://t.co/z0UU5xepQe pic.twitter.com/j3kFjqiDUE
— Chris Dryll (@ChrisDryllPBR) March 16, 2025

Ryan Morel OF / 2B / Citius Prep, NY / 2026

Rankings StateRank: 8 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 497 / POS: 81

‘26 OF Ryan Morel (Citius Prep)@RyanMorel20

5-10, 162lbs

Shows off the +run tool after backspinning a ball into the gap. Easy operation, remains on time. Zone awareness + ability to spoil.#PBFG24 pic.twitter.com/t5123mHy0S
— Prep Baseball New York (@PrepBaseballNY) July 25, 2024

‘26 OF Ryan Morel (Citius Prep) 5-10, 162

Fluid athleticism in all the actions.
Mature approach, ability to backspin it w/ pop to all fields

60⏱️: 6.69💨
EV: 96 MPH💥#PBFG24 | @PrepBaseballNY @RyanMorel20 pic.twitter.com/brzfb3orsE
— Joe Walentin (@JoeWalentin) July 24, 2024

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

Rankings StateRank: 9 / POS: 2

Ⓜ️etro Scout Day Follow 🆙

2026 C/RHP Justin Munoz (Millbrook School, NY); 5-10, 199 lbs. Advanced physical tools. Put on a display on the mound early in the day.

Followed that up with an easy power display and + arm behind the dish. #metroscoutday🗽 https://t.co/cFr3ms7oQI pic.twitter.com/WZ7UArKTeW
— Jared Carrier (@JC_NY_PA) October 11, 2024

‘26 RHP Justin Munoz (NY) @j_munoz23

FB: 87-88
CH: 80-83 👍
SINK: 85-86

2way talent that showcases arm strength on the mound and behind the plate. Uncommitted N2K. #Metro || @ShooterHunt || @PrepBaseballNY pic.twitter.com/pW5MPWzu2f
— Dan Valerio (@DanValerio3) October 3, 2024

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

Rankings StateRank: 10 / POS: 2

. @UConnBSB ‘26 SS/RHP Jacob Malfant (Walter Panas)

⚡️ athleticism from the 5-10, 175 athlete

60: 6.56 @VALDPerformance

EV: max 99.8/avg 91.2
Dist: max 395’ @TrackManBB

Bat speed: max 82MPH/avg 77.6MPH@Blast_Bsbl

Arm: 92 MPH@ShooterHunt | @DanCevette
#NEProcase pic.twitter.com/p7fYud6gI1
— Joe Walentin (@JoeWalentin) February 10, 2025

.@UConnBSB ‘26 SS/RHP Jacob Malfant (Walter Panas, NY)

BUILD: 5-10 175 lbs.
Arm: 94

Another impressive round from the highly touted NY prospect. Displayed the arm strength while maintaining smoothness & accuracy. @NEPrideBaseball | @PrepBaseballNY | @JacobMalfant https://t.co/e4t7cvFiYd pic.twitter.com/pNbFyMTrww
— Prep Baseball Pennsylvania (@PrepBaseballPA) March 3, 2025

TOP UNCOMMITTED

+ OF Anthony Marsico

‘26 OF Anthony Marsico (Tappan Zee) @prepbaseball #PBFG24 alum impressed once again in BP. Quick into the zone with bat speed up to 77 MPH & 🧃to all fields.

Exit Velo: 98 MPH@GCGritBaseball | @DanCevette pic.twitter.com/Dv1Evhw1l1
— Prep Baseball New York (@PrepBaseballNY) February 2, 2025

‘26 OF Anthony Marsico (Tappan Zee)

6-0, 175lbs

Consistent mid 90s EVs. Ability to use all parts of the field with adjustability. Rotational strength#PBFG24 pic.twitter.com/SYKV418Y2e
— Prep Baseball New York (@PrepBaseballNY) July 25, 2024

+ RHP Andrew Smith

Impressive set from 2026 RHP Andrew Smith (HS of American Studies, NY); 6-2, 210 lbs. Starter’s build & arsenal.

FB: 88-90; T 90.5 MPH; sink/run
SL: 72-74; 21” ⬅️ with late tilt 🛸
CH: 81-82
CT: 76-77@DanCevette | @ShooterHunt | @Ep4NYC @PrepBaseballNY pic.twitter.com/nUny3JWOut
— Jared Carrier (@JC_NY_PA) February 21, 2025

+ C Ayden Roman

#PreseasonID Follow 🆙

‘26 C/2B Ayden Roman (Archbishop Molloy) No. 4 JR C in NY at a muscular 5-10, 190. Exit velo up to 100MPH while averaging 88. Max distance 360ft, bat speed 78MPH with 22g rotational acceleration. Accurate throw downs topped 80MPH with pops as low as 1.94.… pic.twitter.com/zxhyYRfEW3
— Prep Baseball New York (@PrepBaseballNY) March 7, 2025

+ MIF Luis Marin

Elite Per4mance #ScoutDay Follow 🆙

‘26 SS/2B Luis Marin (West 50th) No. 6 ranked JR SS in NY and #PBFG24 alum at 5-10, 190. Aggressive stroke with a high two-hand finish around the back. Consistent round, peak EV 94MPH / avg EV 88MPH. Max distance 356ft@Ep4NYC | @LuisMarin21s pic.twitter.com/GDiyZUh0nY
— Prep Baseball New York (@PrepBaseballNY) March 1, 2025

Elite Per4mance #ScoutDay Follow 🆙

‘26 SS/2B Luis Marin (West 50th) excels defensively in the middle infield. Light on his feet with seamless transfers and big arm strength across the diamond up to 93MPH.@Ep4NYC | @LuisMarin21s pic.twitter.com/7RlAPCih0x
— Prep Baseball New York (@PrepBaseballNY) March 1, 2025

+ RHP Shane Jelenevsky

Off to a Strong start for Iona Prep this Spring (18 IP, 7 H, 1 ER, 3 BB, 29 K), including a 6 IP no-hitter with 0 BB & 11 K.

‘26 RHP Shane Jelenevsky (Iona Prep) 6-5, 227 Lbs.

Some crossfire action & a lower/side release. Locates sinker arm side & pounds the glove side w/ 4-seam. Landed BB w/ slurve action for strikes.

FB: 86-87 MPH
Sink: 82-84 - heavy↘️
BB: 69-70 slurve action🧹#PBFG24 |… pic.twitter.com/TsU4B4hzyd
— Prep Baseball New York (@PrepBaseballNY) July 26, 2024

+ OF Jacob Herrera

⚡️⚡️ start from ‘26 OF/3B Jacob Herrera (North Rockland)

60⏱️: 6.57💨
Max EV: 95 MPH

Quick, line drive stroke w/ gap to gap approach

💥Athlete in a 5-8, 155lb frame@ShooterHunt | @canes_ny pic.twitter.com/jzygmDFL7c
— Joe Walentin (@JoeWalentin) August 4, 2024