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LOS ANGELES, Calif. - After a full summer saw our team scour the state and parts of the nation for players, we were able to see many players in tournaments, showcases, game-play events, workouts and more giving us a deeper feel for the Class of 2026 in California. 

As a result of all the visibility to players in the last couple of months we have updated our Class of 2026 Player Rankings. 

While most of the big changes occurred outside of the Top 10, we have expanded the rankings from 100 to 150 players to better encompass the depth of the class. Some players are on a very fast rise up the rankings after putting together outstanding summer seasons and look to carry that into the fall and beyond.

This class is now less than a year away from any MLB Draft consideration, and while several players are already firmly entrenched in that discussion for scouts, some new faces are beginning to make themselves known. 

Below you'll find the Top 10, Top 10 Uncommitted Players, along with notes/video on several Rankings Risers.

CLASS OF 2026 TOP TEN

There was some shuffling in the Top 10 with the addition of Dax Hardcastle in the No. 4 spot. With that exception, the Top 10 players remain the same though some have shuffled positions.

 

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL 2026 RANKINGS

CLASS OF 2026 TOP UNCOMMITTED

Below are the top ranked uncommitted players outside of the Top 25 players in the state.

CLASS OF 2026 RANKINGS RISERS

Many players have seen their rankings rise after very strong summers in which their performances have elevated them amongst the best in the state.

Dax Hardcastle RHP / 3B / St. Mary's, CA / 2026 Rankings  StateRank: 23 / POS: 6 OverallRank: 159 / POS: 40 A two-way standout, it’s way to early to predict whether the physical young Hardcastle will be a slugging corner man (1B/3B) or a power pitcher. Presently, relative to his peers in the 2026 class, he’s BOTH. As impressive as his 86-89 mph was at the tryout, he went further up the velo ladder at ACG, showing 90-92 mph stuff with 2545 max spin. He complements the heater (which has angry riding action) with a steep CB at 76-78 mph and also possesses a 78-81 mph CHG. Those are just the numbers. Watching him compete you also see the competitive make-up and confidence, mound presence. Put him in the batters box and those same competitive make-up traits show up, as does an extremely mature approach for his age. Physical RHH with power to all fields. Loud contact.

Logan Steenburgen RHP / OF / El Dorado, CA / 2026 Rankings  StateRank: 83 / POS: 14 At 6-foot-3, 195-pounds the frame immediately stands out with Steenburgen and his play on the field is beginning to demand your attention as well. An Uber-competitive OF/RHP, Steenburgen plays with his hair on fire whether on the mound or in the box. He’s aggressive at the dish and flashes the type of raw power that you can dream on. Consistent barrels with all-fields feel and present pull side pop, Steenburgen takes what he’s given and looks to do damage. On the mound he showed incredible mental toughness at the CA State Games. After giving up a leadoff triple, he proceeded to get two strikeouts and a groundout to strand the runner at third.

Jensen Hirschkorn RHP / Kingsburg, CA / 2026 Rankings  StateRank: 15 / POS: 5 Long and lanky (6-foot-5, 180-lbs), he took the mound at the ACG tryout with name recognition, given his twin brothers in the 2024 class, and his father being head coach at Fresno Pacific U. Well, after his pitching session he’s made his own name and is among the intriguing RHPs we’ve seen in the class thus far. The FB peaked at 88 mph and frankly it looked like he was throwing at about 65% effort. Big overhand CB (70-71 mph) and feel of a 74-75 mph CHG. It’s not hard to envision Hirschkorn being one of the hardest throwers in the state in his class down the road. Presently he’s prepping for his hoops season, so we will look forward to seeing him in the spring.