In what qualifies as a modest update following an impactful and revealing fall, the 2028 class continues to round into form with a host of talented prospects taking noticeable steps forward. The march toward the Prep Baseball Future Games in July has officially begun, and uniquely, this group enters the new year as a fully uncommitted class, giving college coaches ample reason to build out their follow lists with increasing urgency.

This fall offered no shortage of evaluation opportunities. From tightly run events and structured workouts to high-end tournament play, the country’s top underclassmen balanced weekday academic loads with weekend showings that routinely featured advanced tools and competitive grit. The depth of emerging talent suggests that more names will surface as the cycle unfolds, and this update merely scratches the surface of what the class is likely to become.

With offseason work now rolling, this winter becomes the first real proving ground where strength gets added, movement patterns get cleaned up, and ceilings start to come into focus. These next few months quietly shape the spring risers and the summer standouts, all while college recruiters sharpen their boards ahead of August 1. There is a real sense of momentum with this 2028 group, and the winter/preseason window is where that journey toward the Future Games truly begins including Preseason All-State and ID events. Expect expanded looks, new names to surface, and plenty of competitive shuffling as the class continues to define itself.

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Caleb Hernandez SS / Doral Academy, FL / 2028 Rankings  StateRank: 3 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 20 / POS: 6 SS Caleb Hernandez '28 (FL) 6’1” 160 lbs. The next South Florida SS N2K, big riser in 2028 rankings update. 📈 High energy, high floor. | .450 avg in 2025 Hernandez possesses the abilities to stick at SS long term. Frame projects w/ advanced feel across the board. First… pic.twitter.com/saydHEPUGF — Cayden Hatcher (@CaydenHatcherFL) December 2, 2025

Dylan Cunningham RHP / 3B / Austin Preparatory School, MA / 2028 Rankings  StateRank: 3 / POS: 2 OverallRank: 24 / POS: 4 New England Fall Top Prospect Games | 10/5/25 2028 RHP/3B Dylan Cunningham (@Cunningham96408) Austin Prep EV: 100#BeSeen pic.twitter.com/oblqoAqqvw — Prep Baseball New England (@PBNewEngland) October 5, 2025

Yates Ashley LHP / LHP / Katy, TX / 2028 Rankings  OverallRank: 39 / POS: 3 ‘28 Yates Ashley (TX) FB: 86-89+ SL: 78-80 (firm with upside) Massive 6’3” 205 frame with explosive fastball. EFFORTLESS Velo with more in the tank. Must follow. 👍👍#TXStateGames || @PrepBaseball_TX pic.twitter.com/TVJnxPDma9 — Shooter Hunt (@ShooterHunt) November 9, 2025

Breck Hemphill OF / Harrison, GA / 2028 Rankings  StateRank: 4 / POS: 2 OverallRank: 44 / POS: 13 Potent cuts all afternoon from 2028 OF Breck Hemphill. Shows excellent length in-zone with present accuracy in the barrel as he drives this backside for the standup 2B. Immense strength throughout the physical, athletic 6-foot-2 frame. @ShooterHunt @TEAMELITENATION… pic.twitter.com/lnYb4yb8yZ — Prep Baseball Georgia (@PrepBaseballGA) September 20, 2025

Tyce Johnson SS / Linfield Christian School, CA / 2028 Rankings  StateRank: 17 / POS: 8 OverallRank: 83 / POS: 27

Carson Steingall RHP / 1B / Nazareth Area, PA / 2028 Rankings  StateRank: 5 / POS: 3 OverallRank: 90 / POS: 25

Chase Fillman OF / LHP / Millennium, AZ / 2028 Rankings  StateRank: 3 / POS: 2 OverallRank: 103 / POS: 25

25 Marquee Risers:

‘28 | LHP | Henry Heller (MOC-Floyd Valley (IA), @Prospects_NE)

FB: 87-89 2200 Spin
SL: 77-78@Henry_Heller28 showed pure dominance in his outing today. FB that carries plays well with his tilt.

5 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 1 BB and 11 Ks.@PrepBaseballKC // @PrepBaseballIA #FallOpen25 pic.twitter.com/gl4JCHBD7Z

— LJ Hatch Prep Baseball KC (@ljhatchpb) October 12, 2025

LHP Henry Heller (IA, October 2025)

#20 SS Caleb Hernandez (Doral Academy, FL)
#24 RHP/3B Dylan Cunningham (Austin Prep, MA)
#39 LHP Yates Ashley (Katy HS, TX)
#44 OF/LHP Breck Hemphill (Pine Richland HS, GA)
#73 SS David Vargas (Cartersville HS, GA)
#82 RHP Jack Postma (Barrington HS, IL)
#83 SS Tyce Johnson (Linfield Christian HS, CA)
#84 RHP Tanner Ball (Houston Christina HS, TX)
#90 RHP Carson Steingall (Nazareth Area HS, PA)
#97 RHP Lucien Kovalcik (Cole Kenwood, CAN)
#99 SS Jacob Quintero (Ridgeview HS, CA)
#103 OF/LHP Chase Fillman (Millenium HS, AZ)
#113 SS Alec Cabrera (King’s Academy, FL)
#115 RHP Chase Alonso (Rabun Gap Nacoochee, GA)
#151 SS/P Ethan Jackson (Eustis HS, FL)
#156 RHP Peyton Osheaski (Gainsville HS, GA)
#169 SS Kekoanui Payanal (Punahou HS, HI)
#182 C Brody Sharp (Rouse HS, TX)
#193 C/OF KJ Henrich (Oaks Christian HS, CA)
#199 LHP Henry Heller (MOC-Floyd Valley HS, IA)
#225 C/P Spencer Schiff (Mater Dei HS, IN)
#247 LHP Jessie Feast (Bishop Verot HS, FL)
#259 RHP Andrew Mundy (North Myrtle Beach HS, SC)
#283 SS Ryan Chism (Friendswood HS, TX)

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