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Class of 2028: Inside The Numbers

September 18, 2025
Nathan Goranson
Northeast Scout

The latest update to Pennsylvania’s Prep Baseball Class of 2028 rankings has arrived, and it’s already reshaping the conversation around the state’s rising stars. With over 1,500 players evaluated across the Keystone State, the summer rankings spotlight a thrilling mix of new faces, high risers, and top-end talent who continue to dominate the diamond. Let’s peel back the layers and see who’s rising, who’s debuting, and who’s dominating.

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Owen Murphy RHP / OF / The Haverford School , PA / 2028

Rankings  StateRank: 3 / POS: 2 OverallRank: 78 / POS: 21
A new top 10 entry, Murphy jumped 9 spots landing third overall in the Keystone State’s 2028 updated rankings. In a little over a calendar year his fastball has jumped 8 mph, including noticeable improvements to his secondary pitches. His three-pitch arsenal consists of a fastball that sits 87-90 and tops 90.5 mph, a slider at 75-80 mph, and a splitter at 80-81 mph that has impressively low spin rates in the 600-700 rpm ranges. With a premium starting pitcher’s frame of 6 ‘5 and 199-pounds, there is even more in the tank for years to come. Murphy has solidified his name as one of Pennsylvania’s can’t miss pitching prospects. 

 

 

Michael Schaffer RHP / OF / Episcopal Academy, PA / 2028

Rankings  StateRank: 7 / POS: 3 OverallRank: 245 / POS: 63
The newly ranked two-way prospect finds himself 7th overall after a very impressive summer circuit. At 6 ‘2 and 195-pound, Schaffer is an intriguing prospect as he is equally talented with the bat as he is on the mound. The rising sophomore was tearing up the summer circuit by driving extra-base hits across the field with exit velocities peaking over 100 mph in games. In a recent bullpen his fastball was 84-86 and topped 86.4 mph with very clean mechanics and a loose, wiry arm action. He also spun his breaking pitches very well in the bullpen. The overall projectability of Schaffer will be very exciting to follow as he progresses.  

 

 

Bobby Smithnosky RHP / OF / Greensburg Central Catholic, PA / 2028

Rankings  StateRank: 29 / POS: 10
The electric arm talent prospect finds himself ranked for the first time and landed at 29th overall in the Keystone State. When he is on the mound the baseball jumps out of his hand and induces late swing-and-misses. His impressive pitch arsenal consists of a fastball that sits 84-86 and tops 86.5 mph, and a traditional 12-6 curveball at 67-73 mph. Offensively, Smithnosky has displayed his ability to drive the ball across the field including depositing a couple balls well beyond the fence. A legit two-way prospect that can impact the game immensely from both sides of the ball. 

 

 

Aaron Gaskey RHP / 3B / Greater Latrobe, PA / 2028

Rankings  StateRank: 16 / POS: 6
At 16th overall, Gaskey climbed over a dozen spots in the end of summer updated rankings. The physical right-hander was a standout player at the PA Top Prospect Games this summer. His three-pitch arsenal caused difficulty for hitters as he attacked the zone and induced out-of-zone swings as well. His fastball is 84-87 with noticeable arm-side run, the curveball has a big break that keeps right-handed hitters off balance. The 6 ‘1 and 203-pound right-hander is a multiple sport athlete that is trending and progressing at an impressive speed. 

 

 

Cole Tucholski LHP / 1B / Perkiomen School, PA / 2028

Rankings  StateRank: 4 / POS: 2
Previously ranked 18th overall, Tucholski’s impressive summer propelled him into the top 10 in the state, landing at 4th overall. The left-handed pitcher and left-handed hitter is a smooth, athletic mover from both sides of the ball. On the mound, the 6 ‘0 and 172-pound southpaw has ran the fastball up to 86.7 mph and sits 83-86 mph. The off-speed pitches are consistently located down in the zone and produce weak ground balls. Offensively, he has an efficient swing that covers the entirety of the zone. His exit velocity has been up to 94.2 mph and has reached a max distance of 344 feet.