MD/DE Class of 2026 Rankings: Risers
May 31, 2024
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Earlier this week, our staff made another update to the MD/DE Class of 2026 Rankings. As the spring unfolded, our staff was able to get out to over 100 games (and counting) across the two states, allowing for more looks at the players in the '26 class. Today, we highlight 30 players inside the top 100 who made considerable jumps throughout.
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Osiah Kelley
Class of 2026 / RHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: SS
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High School: Sussex CentralState: DE
- Summer Team: Delmarva Aces
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Height: 6-0Weight: 160.1lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/R
Arian Vargas
Class of 2026 / RHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: RHP
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High School: Archbishop SpaldingState: MD
- Summer Team: API Cavs
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Height: 6-1Weight: 206.8lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Braeden Martin
Class of 2026 / SS
Rankings
StateRank: 6 / POS: 2
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: SS
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High School: Archbishop SpaldingState: MD
- Summer Team: API Cavaliers
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Height: 5-10Weight: 150lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/R
Ayden McCauley
Class of 2026 / RHP
Rankings
StateRank: 10 / POS: 4
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: OF
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High School: DelmarState: DE
- Summer Team: East Coast Royals
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Height: 6-0Weight: 170lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Kayden Lipscomb
Class of 2026 / SS
Rankings
StateRank: 11 / POS: 3
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: SSSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: Urbana HighState: MD
- Summer Team: WOW FACTOR G-LION 26’
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Height: 6-1Weight: 157.4lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Carter Sweeney-Strawberry
Class of 2026 / OF
Rankings
StateRank: 12 / POS: 3
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: OF
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High School: Sherwood High SchoolState: MD
- Summer Team: US Elite Mid Atlantic
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Height: 6-2Weight: 175.1lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Eric Benner
Class of 2026 / RHP
Rankings
StateRank: 17 / POS: 5
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: SS
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High School: Severna ParkState: MD
- Summer Team: USA Prime Northeast Scout 16U
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Height: 5-8Weight: 160lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Brayden Redmond
Class of 2026 / 1B
Rankings
StateRank: 19 / POS: 1
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: 1BSecondary Position: LHP
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High School: Red Lion ChristianState: DE
- Summer Team: Sc Bulldogs
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Height: 6-3Weight: 195.6lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/L
Bo White
Class of 2026 / RHP
Rankings
StateRank: 21 / POS: 7
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: 3B
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High School: Landon SchoolState: MD
- Summer Team: Mid Atlantic Red Sox
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Height: 6-4Weight: 215lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Carter Bade
Class of 2026 / SS
Rankings
StateRank: 24 / POS: 5
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: SSSecondary Position: OF
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High School: Centennial High SchoolState: MD
- Summer Team: Wow Factor G's Lions, 2026
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Height: 5-11Weight: 169.2lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Brayan Sanchez
Class of 2026 / RHP
Rankings
StateRank: 26 / POS: 8
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: Guilford parkState: MD
- Summer Team: Wow factor G's lions
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Height: 6-3Weight: 195lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Jute Taylor
Class of 2026 / SS
Rankings
StateRank: 29 / POS: 6
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: SSSecondary Position: OF
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High School: GILMAN SCHOOLState: MD
- Summer Team: Mid-Atlantic Red Sox 17u
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Height: 5-10Weight: 152lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Michael Goldsmith
Class of 2026 / C
Rankings
StateRank: 30 / POS: 5
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: 1B
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High School: MOUNT SAINT JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOLState: MD
- Summer Team: US Elite/Mid Atlantic Regional Scout
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Height: 5-10Weight: 185lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/R
Cory Godlove
Class of 2026 / OF
Rankings
StateRank: 33 / POS: 8
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: OFSecondary Position: LHP
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High School: Middletown HighState: MD
- Summer Team: Mid-Atlantic RedSox
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Height: 5-7Weight: 155lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/L
Joey Coudon
Class of 2026 / 2B
Rankings
StateRank: 35 / POS: 1
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: 2BSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: JOHN CARROLL SCHOOLState: MD
- Summer Team: 2026 US Elite Mid Atlantic Scout
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Height: 5-7Weight: 150lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Luke Kreiner
Class of 2026 / OF
Rankings
StateRank: 43 / POS: 12
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: OFSecondary Position: 2B
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High School: CALVERT HALL COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOLState: MD
- Summer Team: Maryland Orioles 16u
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Height: 5-8Weight: 171.1lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/R
Tre McInnes
Class of 2026 / C
Rankings
StateRank: 44 / POS: 8
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: Patterson Mill High SchoolState: MD
- Summer Team: US Elite Mid-Atlantic 2026
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Height: 5-10Weight: 188lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Chase McLaughlin
Class of 2026 / 3B
Rankings
StateRank: 45 / POS: 3
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: 3BSecondary Position: 1B
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High School: Northeast HighState: MD
- Summer Team: Rawlings Prospects
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Height: 5-11Weight: 172lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
OWEN SNOW
Class of 2026 / OF
Rankings
StateRank: 46 / POS: 13
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: OFSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: Marriotts RigdeState: MD
- Summer Team: CMC Prospects
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Height: 6-4Weight: 188.9lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/R
Tristan Merritt
Class of 2026 / RHP
Rankings
StateRank: 47 / POS: 10
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: OF
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High School: COMBINE ACADEMYState: MD
- Summer Team: DCP 2026 National
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Height: 6-2Weight: 188lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/R
Caleb Loring
Class of 2026 / 1B
Rankings
StateRank: 49 / POS: 4
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: 1BSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: Stephen DecaturState: MD
- Summer Team: East Coast Royals 2026
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Height: 6-3Weight: 155lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Spencer Gilcrest
Class of 2026 / LHP
Rankings
StateRank: 54 / POS: 4
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: LHP
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High School: Walter JohnsonState: MD
- Summer Team: FTB Phillies Scout GA 2026
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Height: 5-10Weight: 180lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/L
Desmond Llanes
Class of 2026 / RHP
Rankings
StateRank: 55 / POS: 12
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: OF
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High School: Montgomery BlairState: MD
- Summer Team: Wow Factor G’s Lions 2026
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Height: 6-1Weight: 175.9lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Julian Christman
Class of 2026 / RHP
Rankings
StateRank: 63 / POS: 13
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: RHPSecondary Position: 1B
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High School: Dover High SchoolState: DE
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Height: 6-3Weight: 200lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Cole Ruhland
Class of 2026 / SS
Rankings
StateRank: 66 / POS: 12
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: SSSecondary Position: 2B
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High School: Sanford SchoolState: DE
- Summer Team: West Chester Dragons 16U NL
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Height: 5-9Weight: 140lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/R
Dylan Grise
Class of 2026 / SS
Rankings
StateRank: 72 / POS: 13
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: SSSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: Indian River High SchoolState: DE
- Summer Team: Delmarva Aces/DCP
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Height: 6-0Weight: 180lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Carter Shanks
Class of 2026 / 3B
Rankings
StateRank: 80 / POS: 8
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: 3BSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: Liberty HighState: MD
- Summer Team: Dirtbags 16U United
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Height: 5-8Weight: 168.2lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Ryan Walsh
Class of 2026 / 3B
Rankings
StateRank: 85 / POS: 9
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: 3BSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: River HillState: MD
- Summer Team: HCYP 15U White
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Height: 6-3Weight: 195lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/R
Joshua Burstein
Class of 2026 / C
Rankings
StateRank: 92 / POS: 13
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: 2B
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High School: Landon SchoolState: MD
- Summer Team: Ghost Nation 17U
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Height: 5-10Weight: 161lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Colin McCullough
Class of 2026 / 3B
Rankings
StateRank: 95 / POS: 10
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2026
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Primary Position: 3BSecondary Position: 1B
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High School: Col. Zadok Magruder HighState: MD
- Summer Team: WoW Factor G's Lions 2026 16u
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Height: 5-10Weight: 185lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R