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It is with great excitement that we release to you today, our most recent rankings class, the class of 2026. We unveil the Top 25 players from across the Old Line State and Delaware. 

While it is very early in the process, these are the players that we have identified as twenty-five of the best players in the state. 

*The class will expand more and more as we get a chance to see more players in the class, whether it be at events, tournaments, or high school games.*

 

Headlining this class is Eli Livingston (St. Paul's). An uber-projectable left handed hitting outfielder, Livingston made a big time statement at this year's Junior Future Games and opened a ton of eyes not only in the Mid-Atlantic, but the entire Country as a whole. Consistent barrel control with a smooth gap-to-gap approach at the dish, Livingston absolutely looks the part and the metrics certainly back it up. 

A ‘26 to keep ? on his OF Eli Livingston @elilivingston6 (@Crusie_Baseball)

Long, lean 5-11, 160 LB frame w/ proportional strength. Explosive hips, showcasing strong LD tendencies to both gaps

95 EV
7.00 60-Yard
87 OF@USEliteMA2026 @maryland_us #PBRScoutDay pic.twitter.com/u4cHdkpEjf

— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) August 31, 2022

‘26 Eli Livingston (@StPaulsSchoolB1)

Livingston rips this pitch over the Centerfielders head for a stand up Triple. Gets the foot down a tad early but still gets his lower half through and catches a Barrel.#PBRJFG22 #TeamMidAtlantic @PBRMaryland @PBRVirginiaDC pic.twitter.com/dWaheewfz9

— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) July 30, 2022

 

Coming in at No. 2 and No. 3 respectfully, Miguel Leon (John Carroll) and Cruz Luna (Archbishop Spalding) are two more standouts from our Mid-Atlantic Junior Future Games team. Leon is a wiry, athletic shortstop who shows advanced actions defensively with consistent pop at the dish from the right side. Luna is a left-handed hitting catcher with proportional strength throughout and advanced bat-to-ball skills. 

‘26 SS Miguel Leon @miguelleon_13 (@JC_Baseball_)

Lean, projectable 5-9, 150 LB frame. Whip in the barrel w/ quick hands, staying level thru w/ occasional loft created. Can really pick it defensively.

91 EV
7.05 60@USEliteMA2026 @maryland_us @PBRMaryland #PBRScoutDay pic.twitter.com/AEn3KVGPgv

— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) November 9, 2022

‘26 C/OF Cruz Luna @Cruz_Luna_2026 (@ASCavsBaseball)

Hands explode on this FB as he rips a line drive 2 RBI single back up the middle. Positional versatility w/ a ton of athleticism. @PBRMaryland @PBRVirginiaDC #PBRJFG22 pic.twitter.com/kIXunsn4gO

— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) July 27, 2022

 

A player to keep your eye on throughout his high school years is certainly right-handed pitcher Osiah Kelley (Sussex Central DE). Making his mark at No. 4, Kelley blew scouts away this past weekend at the DCP Battlegrounds, running the fastball into the mid-80's with an intriguing breaking ball in the low 70's.

‘26 Osiah Kelley (Sussex Central)

Athletic 6-foot frame. Versatile athlete. Easy velo sitting 83-84 T85. Missing bats/barrels ITZ. Slurvy breaking ball at 69-72. Intriguing arm. @PBRMaryland @DcpShowcase #PBRScoutDay pic.twitter.com/rCY7Ypelvb

— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) November 13, 2022

MD/DE Class of 2026 Top Five

1	Eli Livingston	MD	St. Paul's	OF
2	Miguel Leon	MD	John Carroll	SS
3	Cruz Luna	MD	Archbishop Spalding	C
4	Osiah Kelley	DE	Sussex Central	RHP
5	Austin McNair	MD	McDonogh	OF

Complete Top 25 Rankings