The updated Texas 2026 player rankings highlight a mix of familiar names making big jumps and fresh faces breaking onto the list. Several prospects boosted their stock with strong summer performances on the national stage, showing increased tools, physical growth, and consistency against top competition. Alongside them, a number of newcomers earned their way into the rankings after emerging with standout showings in workouts and game play. Today, we take a look at some of the players that made jumps in the rankings as well as some of the fresh faces.

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RISERS

Lucas Nawrocki | LHP/OF | Aledo HS | Uncommitted
43 → 12
Coming into summer was better known for his success at plate than on the mound. Hit over .500 for season along with being named MVP. Lucas’s summer performance on the mound has changed the narrative of hitter to pitcher. FB working 92-95 at major events. Showing slider spin rate of +3200, velocity of 82-84 along with flashing plus actions. Mixing in change 85-88 and ability to kill spin. Easy to see way he made the jump. Concern for next spring will be command/control which has been little erratic at times. Athletic mover on the mound. Competes. Player who will fun to watch next spring.

- Max Semler

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Luke Tucker | INF/LHH | Krum HS | LSU Commit
68 → 13
Luke passes the eye test when you see him in uniform at 6’4 210. Will continue to add strength. Defensively has solid actions at SS, making plays on the move. Steady with glove, will play SS in HS, long term corner guy. LHH who shows feel to hit showing some power. Project power will continue to develop as he adds strength. Made the jump on the list with his performance this summer.

- Max Semler

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Evan O’Conner | LHP | Brock HS | Arizona State Commit
58 → 24
LHP who has racked K’s/swing and misses this summer in big events, including 7 in 3IP at AC Games. Showed swing and miss stuff at Texas Scouts Association Game. FB has touched 93, working 88-92. Feel for CB present at 71-75, ability to manipulate action. CH 80-81. Will certainly get looks from pro scouts in spring. Made jump on list with his performance this summer showing increased velo and ability to get swing and miss.

- Max Semler

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Jake Earnest | OF | Memorial HS | Baylor Commit
73 → 52
The 5’9 182 pound left-handed hitting outfielder has made some strides this summer. His short compact swing and his bat to ball skill make him a tough out in any lineup. With mid 90’s exit velos, he shows the bat speed to drive balls through the gaps. As a 7.0 60 runner, adding speed will make Earnest a real threat.

-Kyle Kilgo

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Rylan Alaniz | INF/OF | Euless Trinity | Texas State Commit
88 → 54
Great body to add strength in future. 5’10 176. Steady defensive player with versatility. Can hit. Love the approach, shows ability to find barrel with baseball. Handles velo and off speed. Plays hard, confident player, great make up. Made jump on the list due to confidence in his ability to hit now and in future.

- Max Semler

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Preston Lewis | C | Rockwall Heath | University of Houston Commit
272 → 62
The backstop from Rockwall-Heath had a great summer after getting healthy and adding athleticism. Has really improved his mobility behind the dish and has always been able to swing it. Sub 2 pop times in workout setting this summer as well as 80mph from the crouch. Add in the 100mph EV in BP and there’s plenty to like from Lewis.

- Ben Green

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Trevyn Turner | RHP | Summer Creek | Texas State Commit
116 → 72
The recent Texas State commit from Houston has been up into the low 90’s and has feel for spin on the SL that shows quality metrics & depth. Athlete that I wouldn’t be surprised to see throwing harder this time next year.

- Ben Green

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Reed Newkirk | OF | Lake Creek HS | Uncommitted
259 → 94
Newkirk is a wiry, athletic and quick twitched player. Has the ability to go get balls in the gaps with his 6.5 60 speed. Plenty of arm with his 90-93 velos in the OF. Dangerous hitter on the left side. Can run some balls in the gap/out of the yard, or miss hit a ball and leg it out for a single. Look for this kid to keep popping up on the radar.

- Kyle Kilgo

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NEWCOMERS

Branden Daniel | RHP | East Central HS | Uncommitted
Newcomer (99)
Daniel showed well at the Central Texas Uncommitted Games in Waco. Topping 91, sat 89-91 with 2400 avg spin rate. CB has some depth with a 2600 spin. Strike thrower with feel to throw CB in any count. Makes FB play up. Has stuff to throw up and down in the zone. Upside with clean arm action and solid frame.

- Kyle Kilgo

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Nathan McKnight | RHP/UTL | Red Oak HS | Blinn Commit
Newcomer (103)

McKnight is a physical presence on the diamond and has versatility in his game. We saw him up to 91 in a bullpen after a long day at the yard where he popped sub 2 (1.93) and was 84 from the crouch. The switch hitter also was up to 99 EV in BP & runs well for his size (7.16). Brings a lot to the table.

- Ben Green

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Colten Fiveash | OF | Rockwall Heath | Uncommitted
Newcomer (115)
Fiveash was impressive at the 5 star scout weekend early in the Summer. The swing plays from the left side and really gets in a good position to hit. Up to 88mph from the OF in the workout and ran a 6.70. Plenty of tools to play CF or RF. He also hopped on the bump and was up to 86 with 2600rpm.

- Ben Green

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Colton Sikes | LHP | Alpha Omega | UTSA Commit
Newcomer (156)
The athletic frame LHP has made some adjustments over the past year that have paid off. Sikes has lengthened his backswing in his delivery to give him more velo (T86) and sharpen his SL. With a H3/4 armslot and small leg swing, shows some crossfire to glove side. SL is best secondary sitting 74-78.

- Kyle Kilgo

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