PA Class of 2026: Initial Rankings

Nicholas Bradley RHP / 3B / Abington Heights, PA / 2026

Equipped with a longer, mature frame at 6-foot-1, 175lbs and premium arm-talent, the right-handed pitcher works upper-80’s from a smooth delivery. Has reached back for low-90’s with feel to spin a sharp breaking ball, landing a 77-79 mph CH with fading action.

Auburn commit

Andrew Costello C / 3B / Cathedral Prep, PA / 2026

An advanced hit tool continues to flash with physicality on the rise, now listed at 5-foot-10, 190lbs. This summer, the middle-of-the-order threat was a member of the 15U USA National Team at the World Championships, slashing .462/.600/.923 in 8 GP. Consistently gets his swing off with present bat-speed.

Brighton Fontaine RHP / SS / LaSalle College, PA / 2026

An elite rotational athlete with the size and body-control to be a true two-way prospect, Fontaine was a late-June standout at the Jr. PA State Games. The primary pitcher showed power-stuff up to 85 mph, matching success in the box with a 95 mph exit velocity and 367 foot distance.

Kyle Krause RHP / 3B / Mars Area, PA / 2026

Not hard to see the projection with a lengthy, starter’s build at 6-foot-1, 165lbs. Rides the hip-hinge with quick arm-action on the front-side, adding some life to the FB into the mid-80’s (T85 mph). A top-to-bottom curveball generates swing-and-miss, utilizing a low-70’s CH to round out the arsenal.

Virginia commit

Jaidyn Rivera OF / RHP / The Haverford School, PA / 2026

One of the winners from Team PA at the Junior Future Games, Rivera ran a 6.91 60-yard dash and posted a 31+ inch vertical via Swift Performance. There’s natural twitch in the movements out of a lead-off hitting profile with mid-90’s mph exit velocities. Plenty to like on the mound as well, up to 84 mph at 2600+ rpms.

Mike Bruckner SS / RHP / Bethel park, PA / 2026

Fits the prototypical Pittsburgh mold with toughness and raw strength at 6-foot-3, 182lbs. The right-handed hitter put forth a top batting practice round for Team PA at the Junior Future Games, carrying over to multiple extra-base hits vs. quality arms. A T92 mph exit velocity and low-80’s FB show the floor of his abilities.

Owen Beatrice 2B / RHP / North Catholic, PA / 2026

Another upside pick with wiry athleticism at 6-foot, 155lbs, Beatrice seems to be at his best when the lights are turned on. A Team PA member at Lakepoint, the R/R took the mound and shut down Team Georgia in the playoffs for 5 no-hit innings. Grabbed 81 mph on his last pitch and offered similar offensive production with a 92 mph EV.

Chris Peters RHP / RHP / Hazleton Area, PA / 2026

Following in his brother’s path (Kyle Peters/UCONN), the imposing 6-foot-2, 180lb righty has an already similar frame at this age. Was a breakout at the Northeast Pride Fall World Series, challenging hitters with a low-80’s FB (T82 mph) and commanded 67-70 mph CH mix. Much more to come.

Jake Keaser SS / 2B / Springside Chestnut Hill, PA / 2026

As efficient as they come on both sides of the ball, the 5-foot-8, 160-pounder keeps the barrel through the zone for an extended period with some burst in the upper-half. Always attacking defensively, the middle infielder uses rangy footwork to create solid angles and finish throws.

Virginia Tech commit

Jake Bondy 1B / OF / Mid Valley, PA / 2026

The muscular 5-foot-10, 170lb corner infielder features a compact, short-to-long path and high barrel %. Recorded a T94 mph exit velocity (87 mph AVG) at a scout day in June and tacked on a game-winning RBI single in a PBRT we scouted. Still young in the face with strength gains expected.