Arizona Spring Rankings Update: Class of 2026

Ryan Harwood 1B / RHP / Casteel, AZ / 2026

Staying in the #1 spot in the 2026 class is OF/1B Ryan Harwood. Harwood was primarily in the DH role for the 5A State Champion Casteel Colts. On the season Harwood batted an impressive .426 with 6 doubles and 1 home run. Harwood has a strong athletic build at 6-foot-2 210 pounds with tons of strength to come in the bat. 

‘26 1B/OF Ryan Harwood
(Casteel)#Uncommitted 2-3 day at the plate with 2 singles and a 10 pitch walk in the middle innings.

#1 prospect in the state of Arizona for the 26 class. Tons of maturity in the box/high level bat speed. #BESEEN ll @ryanharwoodd pic.twitter.com/IYvJOHZMXr

— Shea Sbranti (@SheaSbranti) March 17, 2023

Ethan Trahan OF / LHP / Horizon, AZ / 2026

Ethan Trahan showed an impressive ability at the plate in the games that I took in this season. In Horizon’s third game against Catalina Foothills the freshman outfielder reached base 4 times, going 2-2 with a pair of singles and 2 walks. The ASU commit showed the ability to hit to all fields as well as a patient approach at the plate. It was an extremely impactful debut season for the young outfielder. On the year for the Huskies, he hit .465 with 13 doubles and 2 homeruns. It will be exciting to see what Trahan does at the plate over his next 3 seasons.

26’ OF Ethan Trahan
(Horizon)@ASU_Baseball commit shows impressive plate coverage as he shoots this ball to left for his second hit of the day.#BESEEN || @ethantrahan21 pic.twitter.com/u8GFsVMah9

— PBR Arizona (@PBRArizona) May 11, 2023

Luis Mejia SS / 2B / St. Mary's Catholic, AZ / 2026

New to the 2026 ranking class and coming in at #9 is shortstop Luis Mejia. The left handed hitting Mejia lead his team in multiple categories this season with a .391 avg, 7 doubles and 3 triples. Defensively Mejia is a true shortstop with range to both sides, a strong arm across the infield and the ball always seems to find the pocket. 

‘26 SS Luis Mejia (@luismejia_3) finds the opposite field gap for a standup double.

Loud swing from the left-handed hitter who can get it done on both sides of the ball.@luismejia_3 || #BeSeen pic.twitter.com/nBnP1G5PJj

— PBR Arizona (@PBRArizona) February 5, 2023

Raul Escobar C / Chaparral, AZ / 2026

Coming in at #13 is catcher and right handed hitter Raul Escobar. Escobar was a starter behind the plate as a true freshman for the Firebirds in 12 games this season hitting an impressive .394 with 2 doubles. Behind the plate Escobar shows an above average skill set with the glove with a high ceiling for improvement. We look forward to following Escobar this summer and into the fall.  

26’ C Raul Escobar
(Chaparral)@ASU_Baseball commit puts one deep into the left center field gap for a stand up double and gets Chap on the board early. #BESEEN ll @ChapBaseball_ pic.twitter.com/tI9riHgDVO

— PBR Arizona (@PBRArizona) April 15, 2023

Will Carpenter SS / RHP / Flagstaff, AZ / 2026

Coming in at #20 in the 2026 update is middle infielder and Flagstaff resident Will Carpenter. Carpenter showed a high level skill set up the middle in the PBR Pre Season All State event in January and continued to impress throughout the Spring season. On the year Carpenter was an every day starter for the Eagles, hitting an impressive .351 with 23 RBI’s, 2 doubles, 3 triples and 3 home runs. While Carpenter still has room to grow physically he shows athleticism up the middle with a clean glove.