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Week in Review: 2028 Rankings + Dec. 1-7

December 8, 2025
Seth Fromowitz
Prep Baseball Staff

Week in Review returns after a week full of rankings. The class of 2028’s quest for the 2026 Future Games is on with the latest top-300 and states rankings released and the Preseason Top-100 from the JUCO Wire keeps you warm before Opening Day. Draft HQ continues to look back at previous drafts, uncommitted spotlights, upcoming events, Prep Baseball Shop deals and more.

RANKINGS - 2028

On The Hunt: On Tuesday, December 2, Prep Baseball and the states unveiled the initial rankings for the class of 2028. For the group, the quest to the 2026 Future Games is on with the entire class fully uncommitted. A full year into close observation and rankings by scouts, the class capitalized on opportunities to be seen from events, workouts and tournaments. Broken down by Vice President, Scouting, Shooter Hunt, the top-300 features newcomers that rank the best amongst their respective states, risers and more. More>>

 

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Alabama | Arizona | Arkansas | California | Colorado | Florida | Georgia | Hawaii | Illinois | Indiana | Iowa | Kansas | Kentucky | Louisiana | Maryland/DE | Michigan | Minnesota | Mississippi | Missouri | Nebraska | Nevada | New England | New Jersey | New York | North Carolina | Ohio | Oklahoma | Ontario | Oregon | Pennsylvania | South Carolina | Tennessee | Texas | Utah | Virginia/DC | Washington | Wisconsin

DRAFT HQ  

2020 MLB Draft: In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 MLB Draft was limited to five rounds with limited resources to help evaluate its talent. Despite its limitation, five of the top eight leading MLB-career WAR producers (4.0+ WAR) were selected out of high school with seven of the top 10 being selected in the first round. From Prep Baseball’s Director of College Scouting, David Seifert, read more on how efficient teams were in the 2020 MLB Draft in selecting prospects and top performers. More>>

The War Room: In the latest edition of ‘The War Room’, Vice President of Scouting, Shooter Hunt and Director of College Scouting, David Seifert dig deeper into the recent articles on the 2018 and 2019 MLB Drafts.

For all things draft-related at Prep Baseball such as mock drafts, draft boards, College Crosschecks and more, follow @PB_DraftHQ on X and on the Draft HQ homepage.

JUCO WIRE

Top-100 Rankings: The JUCO landscape remains a hotbed for talent that can make an impact at the next level. With the fall schedule wrapped up, Prep Baseball scouts have had plenty of action to sit on and help evaluate who’s the best of the best across the country. Ahead of the new year with under two months until the NJCAA season, Prep Baseball’s JUCO Wire ranks the preseason top-100 JUCO prospects entering the 2026 spring. More>>

 

Throughout the Fall, Prep Baseball has taken several Junior College events that have featured prospects that can make an impact at the next level. Whether it be at a four-year program, or even having their name called in the 2026 MLB Draft. See leaderboards from fall events and JUCO Scout Days, ‘The Hotlists’ featuring pitchers and position players as well as Quick Hits and standouts by Prep Baseball Scouts on X at @PB_JUCO, Instagram at @pb_juco, Facebook at @PrepBaseballJuco and on the JUCO Wire homepage.

JUCO Spotlights:

UNCOMMITTED

With a focus on year-round scouting and promoting amateur baseball talent from high school to JUCO and college, Prep Baseball scouts have been able to track and capture players at events, showcases and games to share with colleges and professional scouts online and on social media. Follow @PB_Uncommitted on X to see the latest standouts of uncommitted talent.

The ‘Hotlist’: After targeting uncommitted senior position players and pitching prospects in recent ‘Hotlists’, Prep Baseball’s state directors were asked who the top uncommitted performers of 2025 were. From showcases, tournaments, spring season and more the latest edition of the ‘Hotlist’ shares names to know on the uncommitted market. More>>

 

Uncommitted Spotlights:

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Check out Prep Baseball’s network of podcasts from the national level to state-specific at prepbaseballreport.com/Prep-Baseball-Podcasts.

EVENTS & TOURNAMENTS

Tournaments: The 2026 Prep Baseball Tournament schedule is now live. From youth to high school, Prep Baseball Tournaments offer events for various age groups at premiere locations across the country. Find a tournament near you and sign up today at tournaments.prepbaseballreport.com.

Preseason ID: Before the 2026 spring season, the Preseason ID event kicks off as an identifier event for scouts and college recruiters to start their list of prospects to follow. Prospects have also shown some of their best performances in the event being at their freshest after rest and targeted off-season training, resulting in big gains, updating their Prep Baseball profile.

Strategically planned throughout each respective state, the Preseason ID event helps find new prospects to add to our following lists and highlight familiar players who are on the rise. See more about an upcoming Preseason ID event near you and sign up.

Upcoming Preseason IDs:

  • South Florida - Monday, December 22
  • Tampa (FL) - Tuesday, December 23
  • Orange County (CA) - Saturday, December 27
  • Orlando (FL) - Monday, December 29
  • Jacksonville (FL) - Tuesday, December 30

Rising Stars ID: Geared towards the 13U and 14U prospects in the classes of 2030 and 2031, the Rising Stars ID serves as an introductory event to Prep Baseball. A starting point for any player with aspirations to play at the next level, the Rising Stars is an educational experience that guides a prospect through the process of a showcase.

The event takes players through the basic skills testing with a more hands-on approach from scouting directors and staff to help create the baseline for prospects to improve upon in their careers. It will also introduce them to the data aspects behind the technology that sets Prep Baseball and its evaluation apart. The Rising Stars ID will also act as an identifier for future events such as the Junior Future Games at LakePoint Sports and provide an early preview into players who may end up on Prep Baseball rankings. See more about an upcoming Rising Stars ID event near you and sign up.

SHOP

Winter is coming and there’s no better place to stock up on than at the Prep Baseball Shop. Purchase beanies, jackets, sweatshirts, joggers and more for when you’re getting ready for the spring season. Get exclusive Prep Baseball merchandise from Mizuno, limited time sales and FREE SHIPPING on orders $50 or more at shop.prepbaseball.com.

 

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