Updated Class of 2026 Player Rankings (August)
August 27, 2025
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Updated Class of 2026 Player Rankings (August)
Throughout the summer we were all over the state, scouting numerous prospects and seeing many new names came to the forefront of the recruiting scene. With that information, we are updating each of our class rankings based off what we have seen.
As summer sports come to an end and the new school season is upon us, we will take a look at "What's New at the Top", "Notable Newcomers”, "Summer Showcase Standouts", "Prospects To Look At This Fall", and a look some of the top uncommitted prospects by position.
To view the Class Rankings, click below:
- Class of 2026 | Class of 2027 | Class of 2028
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To view the entire Class of 2026 rankings, please click here.
What's New In The Top 10
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Enzo DiCocco OF / OF / Brecksville-Broadview Heights, OH / 2026Rankings StateRank: 7 / POS: 2
Report: One of the best pure hit tools in the class, regardless of position. The recent Duke commit moves to #7 on the Top 10 list. Enzo had another standout summer stacking up the extra base hits and patrolling centerfield. Runs a 6.59 with plus defensive skill. |
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Jack Ryan RHP / 3B / St. Xavier, OH / 2026Rankings StateRank: 9 / POS: 3
Report: Cracking the Top 10 once again is Jack Ryan, coming in at #9. Ryan had another standout summer with Team Elite, continuing his track record of success against national level competition. The senior will be continuing his athletic and academic career at Boston College next year. |
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Matthew Mansbery SS / 3B / Walsh Jesuit High School, OH / 2026Rankings StateRank: 10 / POS: 3
Report: Another newcomer to the Top 10, Mansberry joins at #10. Matthew has generated buzz among professional scouts and agents thanks to his lanky frame and high ceiling. The Michigan commit has an intriguing combination of tools that project well at the Power 4 level and beyond. |
Notable Newcomers
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Gus Daniels RHP / Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy, OH / 2026Rankings StateRank: 104 / POS: 36
Report: Entering this update at #104 is the massive 6-foot-7, 220-pound RHP out of CHCA, Gus Daniels. Gus showed well at numerous events this summer, specifically at Top Prospect Games where he topped at 88 with up to 18 inches of IVB. The big bodied righty has garnered some interest from schools excited about the potential. |
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Max Anzells SS / 2B / Aurora, OH / 2026Rankings StateRank: 111 / POS: 27
Report: Relatively unknown to us prior to Unsigned Senior Games, Maxell Anzells jumps into the rankings at #111. The clean defensive operator has a plus high school arm from SS, topping at 91 across the infield. An advanced approach at the plate with some polish to the swing. Time will tell whether he profiles better up the middle or at a corner, some power gains could see him holding down a middle of the lineup spot wherever he ends up. |
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Miles Drake RHP / RHP / Newark, OH / 2026Rankings StateRank: 148 / POS: 45
Report: Another standout from Unsigned Senior Games, Miles joins the rankings at #148. The 6-foot-3 RHP from Newark ran it up to 88 while filling up the zone and generating above avg whiff on the 19-20 inch sweeper. |
Summer Showcase Standouts
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Connor McGough SS / 2B / Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy, OH / 2026Rankings StateRank: 41 / POS: 9
Report: Senior Future Games standout for Team Canada who put on a show at Lakepoint. Loaded with tools and a plus feel for the barrel. Recently committed to Davidson to continue his athletic and academic career. Connor rises into the Top 50 with this update. |
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Grady Monigold 1B / 3B / Hiland, OH / 2026Rankings StateRank: 81 / POS: 2
Report: A pure left handed hitter who consistently builds quality at-bats and provides a lot of offensive value in the middle of the lineup. Monigold had a big spring with Berlin Hiland, helping them to a state title and continued that success this summer. A standout performance at Top Prospect Games earned him an invite to Senior Future Games where he continued to impress with the bat. He jumps to #81. |
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Michael Mulligan OF / 1B / Bishop Watterson, OH / 2026Rankings StateRank: 118 / POS: 23
Report: Mulligan jumped off the page at Northern Ohio Unsigned Senior Games. The long, lanky and powerful left-handed hitter has slugged all summer and is an interesting prospect for schools looking to fill their lineup with a big left-handed bat. |
Prospects To Look At This Fall
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Caleb Mecurio RHP / OF / Walsh Jesuit, OH / 2026Rankings StateRank: 27 / POS: 12
Report: Rebounding from an arm injury, Mecurio has gone a bit under the radar the past 6 months. Now back at full strength look for him to impress schools this fall. Would have been committed already in our opinion had it not been for the injury. |
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Mason Springs SS / RHP / Marysville, OH / 2026Rankings StateRank: 47 / POS: 14
Report: A huge spring and summer for Mason. The Future Games alum has answered any questions there were about his offensive skillset, drastically reducing the whiff and weak contact. Springs slugged his way through the summer and put himself in conversations with schools looking for a hyper-athletic middle infield option and potential two-way contributor. |
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Joey Johnson OF / SS / Medina, OH / 2026Rankings StateRank: 48 / POS: 4
Report: Senior Future Games standout Joey Johnson is a guy we feel should have been committed at this point. Joey had a huge season for Medina and carried that success over to the summer. Down at Lakepoint he proved his ability to put together good at-bats and consistently get on the barrel. Look for him to have a big fall. |
TOP UNCOMMITTED PROSPECTS BY POSITION
Below we look to name the top 5 prospects in specific categories based on primary position in profile for the 2026 class rankings. Beyond this group, there are numerous prospects that can help a collegiate program in some capacity.
- Top Right-Handed Arms: Caleb Mecurio | Caleb Driessen | Carson Powell | Beau Chaney | Regan Christ
- Top Left-Handed Arms: Casey Myser | Braden Collins | Ty Borland | Sylus Hyde | Matthew Schafer
- Top Outfield Prospects: Zander Triplett | Joey Johnson | Paul Garrett Dilcher | James Haupt | Jack Andes
- Top First Basemen Prospects: Landon Wolf | Grady Monigold | Austin Tippie | Zachary Callahan | Liam Sander
- Top Second Basemen Prospects: Nicholas Hood | Zachariah Gaines | Brayden Heitmeyer | Gavin Miller | Carson Downie
- Top Shortstop Prospects: Kane Stephey | Izaiah Amarise | Mac Reed | Mason Springs | Joshua Davis
- Top Third Basemen Prospects: Carson Curran | Jayden Collins | Noah Bramble | Ian Sukup | Sean Pitrone
- Top Catching Prospects: Camden Fuehrer | Zach Church | Patrick Brancel | Jack Laux | Brayden Reinhart
***** To view the entire rankings, please click here.