NY Class of 2026 Rankings (Summer Update)
September 4, 2024
Prep Baseball New York had a busy Summer schedule, packed with some of the best talent across the state. Now, as the school year begins, is a perfect time to update the class of 2026 rankings. This class has started to receive college offers and recruiting classes begin to take shape. Standout performances at national events have brought a shakeup to the top 10 and beyond. We highlight some of the top Risers / Newcomers, and have added some new names to the list. 290 players all together (85 added) , take a look below as we break it all down.
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Ty Van Valkenburg RHP / 3B / SAUGERTIES SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, NY / 2026
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Aiden Ruiz SS / OF / THE STONY BROOK SCHOOL, NY / 2026
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David Hinojosa RHP / 2B / Poly Prep, NY / 2026
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Devin Diaz C / OF / Iona Prep, NY / 2026Advanced defender with elite catch & throw ability.
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Anaiscio Ortiz LHP / OF / Richmond Hill, NY / 2026
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Sean Hurley RHP / SS / Shaker, NY / 2026
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Ben Schulman RHP / 3B / Horace Greeley , NY / 2026Quick, athletic arm with mound presence. FB has high spin getting some whiffs in the mid to upper 80's; SL has short, tight break with aptitude.
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Jack Curtis RHP / 3B / Chenango Forks, NY / 2026
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Ryan Morel OF / 2B / Citius Prep, NY / 2026
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Justin Munoz C / RHP / Millbrook School, NY / 2026Rankings StateRank: 10 / POS: 2
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RISERS/NEWCOMERS
⚡⚡ via ‘26 RHP Enmanuel Acevedo (Health Careers & Services) 6-4, 226☑️
— Joe Walentin (@JoeWalentin) June 6, 2024
Easy efffort delivery w/ a clean arm. Elite ride on FB through top of the zone
FB: 88-90 T 91 MPH
2458 / 21.7”IVB / 4.3° V.A.A 🛫
CB: 71-73 🔨
2335 / -6” IVB/ -14.6”Hrz↙️
SL: 74-75 - sharp
2452 / -7.8”⬅️… pic.twitter.com/DyTwCTtv8L
‘26 IF Will Plunkett (NY) showed off plenty to like for Team Select and is a player coaches will want to track all week.
— Shooter Hunt (@ShooterHunt) July 24, 2024
6’3” athletic frame with chance for big physicality.
Heavy barrels with balance. #PBFG24 || @PrepBaseballNY pic.twitter.com/NIn1Iboeas
‘26 C/RHP Brady Mills (Saratoga Springs) Long, athletic 6-2, 175lb frame.
— Prep Baseball New York (@PrepBaseballNY) July 25, 2024
Short swing repeats w/ heavy barrel through. Strong arm, ADV catch & throw
EV: 92 MPH / 88 Avg
Arm: 80-82 MPH🎯#PBFG24 | @prepbaseball | @bradytmills pic.twitter.com/N2ax8bvwnp
‘26 C/RHP Brady Mills (Saratoga Springs) Long, athletic 6-2, 175lb frame w/ 2-way abilities.
— Prep Baseball New York (@PrepBaseballNY) July 28, 2024
live arm; hides it well working a cleaning inning; feel for quality 3-pitch mix out of same release.
FB: 86-88 T89 MPH - 2400 / 19”⬆️
BB: 73-74 MPH 2300+ 🧹
CH: 77-79 low spin↙️… pic.twitter.com/EO2hancVNo
‘26 RHP/OF Pierce Byrne (Saratoga Catholic) @p_byrne_21
— Prep Baseball New York (@PrepBaseballNY) August 15, 2024
Took a big leap across the board. Easy command of the three pitch mix. Simple delivery with body in rhythm.
FB: 85-87
CB: 71-72 (10.4 IVB⬇️)
CH: 80-82 (kill)#SummerID https://t.co/et6YiBVq1h pic.twitter.com/wsLXUUVvKg
‘26 RHP/OF Pierce Byrne (Saratoga Catholic) @p_byrne_21
— Prep Baseball New York (@PrepBaseballNY) August 14, 2024
6-2, 195lbs
Swing looks consistent from both side. Leans heavy into the front side, catching the ball out front. Two-way potential, should be a follow on the mound. Strong
EV: R 100mph / L 98 mph#SummerID pic.twitter.com/cbchvjXWEK
‘26 LHP/1B Will Szablewski (St. Mary’s)@willszab
— Prep Baseball New York (@PrepBaseballNY) June 27, 2024
High waisted, wiry 6-4, 165lb frame. Some scap retraction, slight drop of the arm slot w/ BB creating HM. More velo on the table when in sync
FB: 81-84
CB: 74-76
CH: 75-78#NYSGames pic.twitter.com/m3HbXHhXyf