Our second week of Post-Summer Player Rankings Updates kicks off with the 2026 class. What may go down as one of the most talented classes the state of Florida has ever seen, the 2026 class just completed a big summer and is now able to talk and commit to colleges. With the summer in the rear view, let’s see where this class stacks up heading into the fall.

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Top 5 Analysis

The top player in the 2026 class remains SS Jacob Lombard (Gulliver Prep). Still uncommitted, but will have plenty of options when he makes his decision. 6-foot-2, 185-pound frame, Lombard continues to be the premier player in this class and has the makings of an elite shortstop at the next level.

The #1️⃣ player in the ‘26 class, SS Jacob Lombard (FL), drives this one deep to the LC wall hustling up for a triple.

Missile line out in the next AB

Athletic frame with mature polish.

Top end talent.

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— Shooter Hunt (@ShooterHunt) June 7, 2024

Coming in at #2 is LHP Gio Rojas (Stoneman Douglas, Miami). Rojas has front-line starter potential. His fastball is up to 94 paired with a wipeout slider at 2900 rpm. The 6-foot-2, 175 is polished with an extremely high ceiling.

Gio Rojas ‘26 (FL)@SDEagleBaseball

Very impressive stuff from Rojas up to 93 w/ a 2900+ wipeout SL‼️🔥

73% K rate w/ 10 whiffs

FB: 90-92 T93 (2590)
SL: 78-81 (2901)
CH: 77-79 (2534)

👍👍👍

5 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 9 K@CanesBaseball recruit@ShooterHunt | @PrepBaseballFL pic.twitter.com/NNdZjM4at1

— Cayden Hatcher (@CaydenHatcherFL) March 16, 2024

OF Brady Harris (Trinity Christian Academy, Florida) is at #3. Harris is very toolsy and shows up in big games. Physical 6-foot-2, 180-pound frame. Hit and power tools are above average and continue to jump. Harris is a true center fielder with an above-average defensive tool.

‘26 CF Brady Harris (FL)

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— Shooter Hunt (@ShooterHunt) June 8, 2024

Moving up to #4 is 3B/RHP Coleman Borthwick (South Walton, Auburn). 6-foot-6, 240-pound frame. Borthwick is an athlete and moves well for his size. Immense strength at the plate and on the mound bodes well for him at the next level. Borthwick has real two-way ability and should be able to carry that on to the next level.

‘26 Coleman Borthwick (FL)

FB: 91-94+ (2500, sizzle)
SLV: 80-81

6’6” 240 frame w/ bullying stuff to match. FB rarely comes above the knees w/ present command. Applies pressure w/ strikes. Advanced mover. @AuburnBaseball

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— Shooter Hunt (@ShooterHunt) June 8, 2024

Rounding out the top 5 and one of this summer’s biggest risers is RHP/SS Kaden Waechter (Jesuit). 6-foot-2, 180 pounds, and continues to add physicality. Uber athlete as a two-way, but on the mound is where is ceiling is highest. Clean operation with pitchability. Fastball up to 92 with a sharp slider and fading changeup.

RHP/SS Kaden Waechter ‘26 (FL) was very impressive last night up to 92 mph w/ conviction working down hill‼️

Clean overall operation w/ repeatable mechanics. 📈

4K | 2 IP

FB: 89-92 (2704)
SL: 80-84 (2521)
CH: 82-85#PBFG24 | @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/tZ9MC4JdYZ

— Cayden Hatcher (@CaydenHatcherFL) July 27, 2024

Top 10

Rank	Name	State	School	Class	Pos	Commitment
1	Jacob Lombard	FL	Gulliver Prep	2026	SS
2	Gio Rojas	FL	Stoneman Douglas	2026	LHP	Miami
3	Brady Harris	FL	Trinity Christian Academy (JAX)	2026	OF	Florida
4	Coleman Borthwick	FL	South Walton	2026	3B	Auburn
5	Kaden Waechter	FL	Jesuit	2026	RHP
6	Ethan Wheeler	FL	Trinity Christian Academy (JAX)	2026	RHP	Florida
7	Wilson Andersen	FL	Jesuit	2026	RHP
8	Jake Carbaugh	FL	Plant City	2026	RHP
9	Parker Granse	FL	Pensacola Catholic	2026	LHP	Miami
10	Nathaneal Davis	FL	Bishop Moore	2026	OF

Risers

RHP Denton Lord (South Walton) is a big-time riser in the 2026 class. 6-foot-8, 200 pounds. Fastball made the jump up to 92 this summer paired with above-average secondary offerings. Lord uses his frame well getting efficient extension on his fastball with 18+ inches of IVB.

A lot to like in the long/lean frame of RHP Denton Lord ‘26 (FL) running the FB up to 92 mph.

6’8” 200 lbs.

FB 18.9 IVB | SL + CH 👍

Command and pitchability‼️

FB: 88-91 T92 (2258)
SL: 73-75 (2564)
CH: 82-83 (1830)@PBR_Uncommitted @ShooterHunt | @PrepBaseballFL pic.twitter.com/yuwYzJWGWn

— Cayden Hatcher (@CaydenHatcherFL) July 3, 2024

SS Yavier Rosendo (TNXL Academy, UCF) opened the eyes of many college coaches this summer. A big growth spurt/muscle gain has Rosendo at 6-foot-1, 180 pounds now. The glove at short has always been one of the more advanced in the class but the hit tool and especially the power has really ticked up leading to a commitment to UCF post August 1st.

SS Yavier Rosendo ‘26 (FL) gets the swing off lacing a ball at 101 EV into the LCF gap for an easy standup double.

Continues to show up in big moments.

Gamer‼️

6-foot-1 SS that can really swing it!@ShooterHunt | @TNXL_Baseball pic.twitter.com/hjxk3xQtj1

— Cayden Hatcher (@CaydenHatcherFL) July 28, 2024

Another big riser is RHP Christopher Reali (Trinity Christian Academy). 6-foot, 190 pounds. Fastball plays well up to 91 with life. Generates swings and misses with that pitch. Slider continues to develop at 2600 rpm. Athletic mover with confidence on the mound.

RHP Chris Reali ‘26 (FL) was dominant w/ the heater last night getting tons of swing/miss on the pitch picking up 5 K’s in 2 IP.

Clean, repeatable arm action. Developing breaking stuff.

FB plays.

FB: 88-90 T91 (2331)
SL: 78-81 (2686)
SPL: 77-81 (699)#PBFG24 | @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/bqBVkNwgZ4

— Cayden Hatcher (@CaydenHatcherFL) July 28, 2024

 

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