UT Class of 2028: Rankings Risers

August 28, 2026
Taylor Berg
Utah Scouting Director

With the summer season wrapped up, we recently released our updated Class of 2028 Utah Player Rankings. Standout performances throughout the summer created movement across the board as players continued to strengthen their resumes and establish themselves among the state’s best.

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As always, our evaluation process is fluid and ongoing, built on multiple viewings and discussions to get the most accurate feel for each player’s abilities. It’s worth noting that while some players show rapid improvement, this doesn’t suggest that others have regressed—player development is simply a journey with peaks and valleys. As the season unfolds, new names will continue to surface, expanding the universe of top prospects in Utah. In addition to our player evaluations, our scouts—both in-state and nationally—have been in constant dialogue, comparing notes and making adjustments based on the latest insights to ensure the rankings are as up-to-date and accurate as possible.

After taking an in-depth look at the updated Top 30 and nationall highlighted prospects in the class, we now turn our attention to the biggest rankings risers. Below, we spotlight the 10 players who made the largest jumps in Utah’s updated 2028 rankings.

TOP 10 RISERS 📈

Cody McLean SS / RHP / Spanish Fork, UT / 2028

Rankings StateRank: 13 / POS: 4

𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬

‘28 MIF/RHP Cody McLean
(@DonsBaseballSF)

Cody jumped all over this pitch for an RBI single to get the boys going in Game 1. Athletic 6’3 frame with huge upside moving forward, also threw 2 scoreless innings from the bump and was up to 89.… pic.twitter.com/asao8IbOvQ
— Prep Baseball Utah (@PrepBaseballUT) July 24, 2026

Trevin Redd 2B / RHP / Northridge High, UT / 2028

Rankings StateRank: 25 / POS: 1

𝐔𝐭𝐚𝐡 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬 ✨

‘28 MIF Trevin Redd
Northridge HS | USA Prime West

One of the more intriguing and impressive BP rounds of the TPG came from Trevin, hammering baseballs from the left side and consistently squaring up contact. Fluid, but powerful… pic.twitter.com/6cGG3iTiZq
— Prep Baseball Utah (@PrepBaseballUT) July 16, 2026

Cam Moody SS / 2B / Davis, UT / 2028

Rankings StateRank: 29 / POS: 9

𝐔𝐭𝐚𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐞@CPL_Utah

‘28 SS Cam Moody (Davis)

Cam continues to show well and leads off the game of the 1st Annual UCPL with a triple into the gap (6.85 runner). Athletic middle infielder with a physical 6’2 180 lb frame, coming off an… pic.twitter.com/uBZl8BXIKX
— Prep Baseball Utah (@PrepBaseballUT) June 11, 2026

Daxon Clement SS / RHP / Pleasant Grove, UT / 2028

Rankings StateRank: 33 / POS: 11

𝘽𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘼𝙩𝙝𝙡𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙨 𝙎𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝘿𝙖𝙮

‘28 MIF Daxon Clement (Pleasant Grove)

Strong workout for the rising junior throughout the day. Physical build with intent to do damage in the box, quality bat to ball skills and considerable athletic upside. High follow in the… pic.twitter.com/Ff8oFTflZi
— Prep Baseball Utah (@PrepBaseballUT) July 10, 2026

Diego Martínez SS / RHP / Kearns High, UT / 2028

Rankings StateRank: 40 / POS: 13

𝚁𝚊𝚠𝚕𝚒𝚗𝚐𝚜 𝚃𝚒𝚐𝚎𝚛𝚜 𝚂𝙻𝙲 𝚂𝚌𝚘𝚞𝚝 𝙳𝚊𝚢

‘28 SS/RHP Diego Martinez (Kearns)

𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗠𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮
Max Exit Velocity - 104.2 (L) 99.6 (R)
Max Distance - 376’
Max FB Velocity - 84.3

We’ve been eager to get Diego out to an event, to meet and get to know him and… pic.twitter.com/FJlMy5xetj
— Prep Baseball Utah (@PrepBaseballUT) July 29, 2026

Andrew Johnson RHP / 1B / Skyline, UT / 2028

Rankings StateRank: 41 / POS: 8

𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐔𝐭𝐚𝐡 𝐈𝐃 🏔️

‘28 INF Andrew Johnson
Skyline HS | Blue Chip 2028

Impressive overall workout from the 6’4 Senior coming off a strong sophomore campaign. Flashed significant physical upside with a loose, quick arm action along with raw power from the right… pic.twitter.com/LxnaRPxVmQ
— Prep Baseball Utah (@PrepBaseballUT) June 15, 2026

Case Kelley OF / OF / Lehi, UT / 2028

Rankings StateRank: 45 / POS: 6

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‘28 OF/1B Case Kelley (Lehi)

Welcome to the Case Kelley show 👀 he does it AGAIN for the Pioneers as the offense takes over, in large part due to the breakout performance of Mr Kelley. This was a on a 3-2 count after shortening his swing from the previous… pic.twitter.com/Wcki97Esxb
— Prep Baseball Utah (@PrepBaseballUT) March 6, 2026

Gunner Cloward RHP / 1B / Jordan, UT / 2028

Rankings StateRank: 53 / POS: 10

Dakota Pound OF / LHP / American Fork, UT / 2028

Rankings StateRank: 54 / POS: 9

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‘28 OF Dakota Pound
American Fork HS | MBA 2028

Dakoda gets all of this pitch for a no doubt HR to put the game out of reach in the late innings. Physical 6’2 175 lb frame with present strength that translates in the box. Intriguing follow moving forward in… pic.twitter.com/vuDYHw3jrB
— Prep Baseball Utah (@PrepBaseballUT) June 19, 2026

Cannon Lunt SS / RHP / East High, UT / 2028

Rankings StateRank: 63 / POS: 17

𝗦𝗮𝗹𝘁 𝗟𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝗗

‘28 SS/RHP Cannon Lunt
East HS | UT Dirty Birds

Breakout day for the rising Junior out of East, coming off an All State season. Impressive 6’ 189 lb frame with present physicality and confidence around the field, carries himself well and… pic.twitter.com/pkReH0gN53
— Prep Baseball Utah (@PrepBaseballUT) June 24, 2026

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