PA 2026 Rankings Update
May 23, 2023
The post-season is upon us, which means it's time for our staff to sit down for a modest pre-summer update to the 2026 class rankings. There's no lack of size and physicality among the pitchers in this group, headlined by RHP Nicholas Bradley (Abington Heights) & RHP Brighton Fontaine (LaSalle College).
Some shuffling occurred inside the Top-10, as Wake Forest commit 3B Andrew Costello (Cathedral Prep) was named #1 overall. Twitchy SS/OF Luke Williams (Franklin Regional) pushed up to the #5 spot after a big offensive spring. A pair of other upside names jumped onto the board in 3B/OF Brady Abate (Malvern Prep) at #4 and SS/RHP Owen Beatrice (North Catholic) at #8.
Included below is a full list of the 110 ranked, newcomers by position, and an updated "players to watch."
CLICK HERE FOR THE TOP 110 / CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE PLAYERS TO WATCH LIST
THE TOP 10
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Andrew Costello C / 3B / Cathedral Prep, PA / 2026Leads the #1 team in the state in RBI (37) and AVG (.473). It's legitimate rotational power from the RH box with an already next level frame. Proven hit tool at every stop of the way.
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Nicholas Bradley RHP / 3B / Abington Heights, PA / 2026Frontline arm potential with an ease of operation and simple build of pace. Runs the FB into the low-90's and mixes a tight CB/darting CH. Command of all three pitches for strikes. Auburn commit |
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Brighton Fontaine RHP / SS / LaSalle College, PA / 2026Threw the ball confidently at the Bucks County Generals Scout Day, up to T88MPH with high spin rates across the arsenal. Finding his groove this spring: 11IP, 9K, and 0.64ERA. Alabama commit
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Brady Abate 3B / OF / Malvern Prep, PA / 2026Rankings StateRank: 4 / POS: 1
After a loud '22 summer, Abate has worked his way into the storied Malvern Prep lineup. Showed off a heavy barrel through the zone with + pull-side juice during a couple spring looks. Uncommitted
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Luke Williams SS / 3B / Franklin Regional , PA / 2026Rankings StateRank: 5 / POS: 1
Uber-athletic with mid-90's positional arm and leadoff skillset, Williams improved an XBH approach over a year's time. Effects the box score in multiple ways with power/speed combo. Virginia commit
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Keller Bradley RHP / OF / Pennsbury, PA / 2026Rankings StateRank: 6 / POS: 3
An inning's eater with mid-to-upper 80's velo and sink, Bradley burst onto the scene at #IDEast with a standout 'pen. Owns a sharp SL that he deploys to glove-side; still learning the body. High ceiling! Uncommitted
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Jaidyn Rivera OF / RHP / The Haverford School, PA / 2026Rankings StateRank: 7 / POS: 1
Recorded 2HR this spring while accumulating almost every day AB's. Fluid hips, sub-7.00 runner, and spins it on the mound. Possible two-way with best baseball ahead of him. Uncommitted
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Owen Beatrice 2B / 3B / North Catholic, PA / 2026Rankings StateRank: 8 / POS: 1
Real competitor who slots the hands deep with an intentful finish. Chance to grow into a future middle of the order bat; one of the best athletes on the field at all times. #PBRJFG22 alum. Uncommitted
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Hunter Strohm C / OF / Lower Dauphin, PA / 2026Rankings StateRank: 9 / POS: 2
Slashed over a .400 AVG in the Mid-Penn with advanced catch-and-throw ability from the crouch. Doesn't get cheated often and the movements should supply additional power increases. Virginia commit
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Jacob Horwitz LHP / OF / The Haverford School, PA / 2026Rankings StateRank: 10 / POS: 1
Saw a major FB bump, now operating into the mid-80’s with quality IVB metrics. Manipulates eye-level using downer CB to the bottom; natural cut at times out of the hand. Uncommitted |
newcomers BY POSITION
Two-Way: Elijah Barr, Adrian Gonzalez
UPCOMING EVENTS
| SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
| 2023 Summer Open: Northeast | PA | 06/05 | Volpe Field / Scranton, PA |
| 2023 Summer Open: Southeast | PA | 06/08 | Phillies Urban Youth Academy / Philadelphia, PA |
| 2023 JR PA State Games | PA | 06/20 | In the Net Sports Complex / Palmyra, PA |
| 2023 Top Prospect Games: East | PA | 07/11 | Cooper Park / Millersville, PA |
| 2023 Top Prospect Games: West | PA | 07/12 | Seton Hill University / Greensburg, PA |
| PBR Junior Future Games | NATIONAL | 07/25 | LakePoint |
| 2023 Summer Open: West | PA | 08/01 | Westminister College / New Wilmington, PA |