Texas Class of 2026 Rankings Update (September 2025)
August 27, 2025
TEXAS - High school baseball in Texas is unmatched — the passion, the talent, the competition. Nowhere else produces depth quite like the Lone Star State, and the 2026 class is living proof. The latest update to the Prep Baseball Texas state rankings comes as we wind down the High School season and head into the Summer. Below, we break down the top 10 players in the class, a group loaded with SEC and Big 12 commits and uncommitted talent with major upside.
CLICK HERE FOR FULL RANKINGS
TOP 10 SNAPSHOT
1. Grady Emerson | LHH/SS | Fort Worth Christian | University of Texas
Top 2026 prospect. Athletic shortstop with actions, body control, and agility to stay in the middle of the field. Makes plays consistently. Advanced all-fields approach with line-drive contact; has hit all summer at major events. Power projects to develop with added strength. Plus runner. Will be heavily scouted throughout the spring.
2. Cole Koeninger | SS/RHP | Keller HS | University of Tennessee
Premier 2026 prospect, two-way talent who will be heavily scouted next spring. Pro build, looks the part.
+ Defensively: Solid actions, makes plays on the move. Future home will be determined by whether he sticks at SS or shifts to 3B.
+ Offensively: Can impact the baseball, with tools to be an impactful hitter; will need to prove consistency at the plate. 6.6 runner with raw tools.
+ On the mound: Plus FB, 92–95 (T97) with power stuff. Shows ability to spin both SL and CB with plus action. Strike-thrower who maintains stuff in a starting role. Next spring will determine whether he projects best as a hitter or pitcher.
3. Trey Rangel | RHP | The Colony HS | University of Texas
Athletic right-hander with arm speed and movement patterns that stand out. Smaller build, but athleticism carries him. FB 94–97 (T98) with life. Spins breaking ball at elite levels (+3100 RPM). CB up to 84 with plus action. Hard CH to 88. Clean delivery, quality arm action, and strike-throwing ability. Has been dominant this summer; a must-watch arm in the spring.
4. Javorskie Lane | OF | Grapevine HS | Uncommitted
Explosive athlete with quick-twitch actions. Generates bat speed and shows power to all fields. Defensively covers ground and can make tough plays. Still raw and unpolished, but the tools stand out. Former catcher who has transitioned to the OF. Will draw plenty of attention in the spring.
5. Cooper Webb | RHP | Lake Travis HS | University of Texas
Projectable frame with room to add strength. Solid delivery and arm action. FB 90–93 (T94). Shows feel for two breaking balls: CB 80–83 with depth and swing/miss ability; SL 84–85. Hard CH in the mix. Velo likely to tick up in 2026. One to follow closely next spring.
6. Cooper Harris | RHP | Flower Mound HS | University of Texas
Strong, projectable frame. High-hands rocker delivery, arm works free and easy. FB 92–94 (T95). SL 82–85 with spin rates over 2800, swing-and-miss offering. Limited but present CB and CH. Will continue refining secondary arsenal. Heavily scouted arm for 2026.
7. Easton Autrey | 1B | Corsicana HS | University of Texas
Physical LHH with massive raw power, able to leave the yard to all fields. Ball jumps high and far off the bat. Must prove ability to consistently access power in game situations. Defensively still developing at 1B. Average runner. Bat will be the separator; all eyes on his ability to hit in the spring.
8. Chandler Hart | LHP | Allen HS | Texas A&M
Projectable frame with surprising athleticism. Works from a low three-quarters slot, creating angle. FB 88–91 (T92). SL 78–81 with ability to manipulate action. CH 82–85 with quality. Secondary pitches generate swing/miss. Limited innings the past two years, so durability and availability will be key in 2026. Scouts will want to see him make every start.
9. Spencer Browning | SS | Pleasant Grove HS | University of Arkansas
Athletic, projectable frame. Sub-6.6 runner with smooth defensive actions, capable of making plays. Offensively shows an all-fields approach with developing power to the pull side. Projects as a complete SS. High follow for spring 2026.
10. Connor Comeau | SS | Austin Anderson HS | Texas A&M
Strong, athletic frame with room for growth. Solid defensive actions with versatility to play both sides of 2B. All-fields offensive approach, handles velocity, and shows signs of impact potential. Will be a heavily scouted middle infielder next spring.
CLICK HERE FOR FULL RANKINGS
RELATED CONTENT
- TX Texas Class of 2026 Rankings Update (September 2025) 8/27/25
- TX Top Prospect Games Dallas: Pitcher Analysis 8/26/25
- TX Top Prospect Games Dallas: Position Player Analysis 8/26/25
- TX North Austin Summer ID & Rising Stars ID: Player Analysis 8/25/25
- TX Top Prospect Games Huntsville: Player Analysis 8/22/25