Checking in at No. 1 for our most-viewed profile of 2025 is SS Grady Emerson (Fort Worth Christian, 2026; Texas commit).

Impact middle-of-the-field defender with athleticism, body control, and clean actions to stay at shortstop long term. Plays with ease and makes routine and difficult plays consistently. Advanced, all-fields offensive approach built around line-drive contact; consistently shows the ability to hit against top competition at major events. Plus runner with fluid movement patterns. Power is expected to come as strength and physical maturity continue. Sitting at the top of of the latest Prep Baseball Draft Board at No. 5.

From 8/27/25: "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."

2026 Grady Emerson @Turn2Grady | @Argyle_Baseball

The #1 player in Texas was 2-3 today. The @TexasBaseball recruit looks more physical from the end of fall. Swing is still silky and the juice shows up more and more. @ShooterHunt | @PBRGowins pic.twitter.com/WzS4aNSOxi

— Prep Baseball Texas (@PrepBaseball_TX) February 5, 2025

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