Following the conclusion of the summer in the Sooner State, the Prep Baseball Oklahoma staff has once again updated the state’s 2028 rankings. Today we take a look at some shakeups and newcomers in the Top 10 as well as some spotlighted prospects that had strong performances in front of us this past summer.

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It is important to note, as the rankings continue to expand with the influx of so many new players, there are players that may decline in total rank even with improvement and passing peers.

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Bradley Hastings SS / RHP / Bishop Kelley, OK / 2028 Rankings  StateRank: 1 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 86 / POS: 25 Hastings rises into our top spot of the 2028 rankings with loud tools and in all parts of his game. The Bishop Kelley sophomore has reached exit velos as high as 99 mph, from both sides of the plate, as the long levered 6’3” 173 pound frame continues to mature and fill out. He also has shown arm talent, working up to 92 across the infield, and a similar showing on the mound. The fastball has reached 89.5 mph that he pairs with a slider that averages 2700 RPMs.Still in the midst of his development, Hastings continues to show big upside apart from the already strong current skillset.

Aiden Hendren RHP / 3B / Lincoln Christian, OK / 2028 Rankings  StateRank: 4 / POS: 1 Hendren put together a big summer as he flashed work horse capabilities with a strong 6’1” 213 pound frame and the mix to work deep into games. At the Super Sophomore Games, the fastball worked up to 87 and he showed the ability to work it to both edges and consistently attack the zone. The 4-pitch mix includes both a slider and curveball, flashing distinctly different shapes, and a changeup that got swing and miss from left handed hitters. The Lincoln Christian right hander continues to develop and is a name to know for schools at the next level.

Tripp Thomas 3B / OF / Heritage Hall, OK / 2028 Rankings  StateRank: 6 / POS: 1 Thomas has been a rapid riser in our ranks while flashing upside from a physical frame along with a strong freshman campaign at Heritage Hall. A true utility player, he has shown the ability to defend the hot corner, working up to 86 mph across the infield, and defend all three outfield spots with an accurate throwing arm up to 87 as he works downhill. Offensively, the combination of power and speed showcase the impact Thomas can have on a game. He is able to efficiently create force and has shown a peak exit velocity of 99.6 mph. His best baseball still in front of him, Thomas is a name to know as he continues to develop and flash a loud skillset.

Jack Brady OF / RHP / Washington, OK / 2028 Rankings  StateRank: 13 / POS: 4 Brady continues to rise in our ranks and has shown a strong all-around skillset that can impact the game in a variety of ways. Offensively, a combination of power and speed stemming from a 6.89 60 and a peak exit velocity of 96.5 mph that produced extra base hits throughout the spring and on the summer circuit. He has also shown arm strength in the outfield, working up to 90 mph, and the ability to throw accurately while working downhill. The Washington product continues to trend upward with a strong current skillset and plenty of upside.

Parker Allen SS / 2B / Edmond North, OK / 2028 Rankings  StateRank: 14 / POS: 4 Allen rises in our ranks following a big summer. The infielder’s body continues to add strength and the loud contact is a product of that. Registering multiple extra base hits as part of Team Oklahoma at the Super Sophomore Games, he has shown exit velocities as high as 95.5 mph. Defensively, the Edmond North shortstop continues to show himself to be sure-handed in the middle of the diamond with the ability to stay on the left side. Allen rises following a strong showing this summer and will be a name to know as the right handed hitting infielder continues to produce loud contact.

Boston Baker RHP / SS / Canute, OK / 2028 Rankings  StateRank: 16 / POS: 2 Baker debuts in our ranks with strong metrics, 2-way upside, and an athletic yet still developing frame. The 6’1” 157 pound sophomore has worked the fastball up to 87.7 mph as part of a 3-pitch mix that includes a live fastball and a spiked breaking ball that he can consistently land in the zone. The arm talent is present in the field as well as Baker has been up to 90 across the infield and 91 from the outfield. Offensively, the long levered left handed hitter showed comfort elevating pull side with exit velocities as high as 93 mph. The toolsy Canute product is a name to know as he continues to develop.

Kai Horne SS / RHP / Deer Creek, OK / 2028 Rankings  StateRank: 20 / POS: 6 Rangy infielder Kai Horne debuts in our ranks following a strong summer that included a trip to Kansas City as part of Team Oklahoma at the Super Sophomore Games. Horne has shown extra base hit ability, as well as a mature approach, with exit velocities as high as 95.3 mph and comfort backspinning the baseball to the pull side. The 6’3” and 185 pound sophomore has also shown to be up to 87 mph across the infield as well. A strong current skillset, Horne flashes exciting upside as he continues to fill out his developing frame.

Braylon Nance C / RHP / Kellyville, OK / 2028 Rankings  StateRank: 26 / POS: 4 Nance debuts in our ranks with strong tools as both a catcher and right handed pitcher. Behind the plate, the left handed hitting catcher showed the ability to use his physical frame, 6’2” and 200 pounds, to drive balls from gap to gap. Further, he registered pop times under 2.0 as well. On the mound, Nance showed big upside with a fastball up to 88 mph as part of a 4-pitch mix that attacks the strike zone and opposing hitters. As he continues to develop in all phases of his game, Nance is an exciting prospect with his best baseball still in front of him.

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