Updated Class of 2026 Player Rankings (September)
September 6, 2023
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Updated Class of 2026 Player Rankings (September)
The 2026 recruiting class is loaded with talented players. We have seen a number of 2026 graduates and expect to see a bunch more as we roll into the winter and spring.
Below we will take a look at “Who's At The Top”, "The Newcomers", and "Players To Keep An Eye On", and "Top Uncommitted By Position".
Covering six states, New England is a prime area for legit baseball talent and now we would like to bring to you the 2026 Player Rankings.
WHO’S AT THE TOP?
The class of 2026 is loaded in the New England region, as we see higher level prospects pop up all the time. We can’t wait to see how their development all plays out.
- Quincy Bright is the number one ranked prospect. He is a top flight left-handed arm. Already the top ranked prospect with the best yet to come.
- Bryce Hill comes in at number two. Right-handed with long arms and a ton of potential.
- Bradley McCafferty showcases excellent catch and throw skills as the third ranked prospect.
- James Gibbons is a high level right-hander with a bright future.
- Teddy Stephenson is an ultra athletic middle infielder.
- Morrie Fried rounds out the top six as a big and strong right-handed hitting corner infielder.
The Newcomers
- Logan Our, left-handed hitting outfielder with a plus skill set.
- Lowell Golub, plus arm speed and projection on the mound.
- Brady Chenevert, left-hander with an advanced secondary pitch.
- Sladen Johnson, good looking prospect with the bat.
- Brody Beale, excellent prospect, left-handed hitting middle infielder.
- Robby Van Scoy, super polished behind the dish, with serious arm strength.
- Brandon Venditto, a right-handed pitcher, plus command and shows some velocity.
- Andrew Wong, a right-handed pitcher, long and loose with tons of projection.
Players To Keep An Eye On
- James Rabuse, legit two way prospect, future is bright.
- Andrew Wong, long and lean right-hander with a good feel for pitching.
- Caleb Racicot, big and lean right-handed pitcher, up to 83.
- Trevor Schuelke, quick armed right-hander with a plus spin pitch.
- Luca Stavrevski, left-hander with the makings of a plus breaking ball.
- Brandon Gomes, athletic and a good feel for hitting.
- Logan Martel, legit catching prospect. Swings the bat from the left side.
- Nolan Plourde, projectable right-handed pitcher with a bright future.
- Ryan Lavender, a left-handed pitcher, throws a heavy ball, interesting.
- Rocco Demaio, left-handed hitter, plays the game very fast and is fearless.
Top UNCOMMITTED PLAYERS By Position
- Top Right-Handed Pitchers: James Gibbons | Lowell Golub | Nolan Plourde | Andrew Wong | Dennis Martin
- Top Left-Handed Pitchers: Brady Chenevert | Will Margolies | Luca Stavrevski | Brayden Edwards | Matthew Taylor
- Top Outfielders: James Rabuse | Logan Our | Jack Shapiro | Marcus Vargas | Cole Kotkowski
- Top First Basemen: Sladen Johnson | Ryan Lavender | Paul Cristalli | Daniel Colon | Noah Feldman
- Top Second Basemen: Brandon Gomes | Brent Baxter | Josh Todd
- Top Shortstops: Teddy Stephenson | Jack Murray | Mac Bianchi | Brandon Venditto | Brody Beale
- Top Third Basemen: Morrie Fried | Cole Hendrickson | Mason Crain | Rocco DeMaio III | Matthew Ackerly
- Top Catchers: Logan Martel | Robbie Van Scoy | Eric Willi | Jackson Almeida | CJ Berlingo
New England Class of 2026 Rankings
Rank |
Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Commitment | |
1 | Quincy Bright | CT | Salisbury | 2026 | OF | Mississippi State | |
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Bryce Hill | CT | Greenwich Country Day School | 2026 | RHP | Stanford |
3 | Bradley McCafferty | MA | Austin Prep | 2026 | C | Duke | |
4 | James Gibbons | MA | Roxbury Latin | 2026 | RHP | ||
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Teddy Stephenson | ME | Bangor | 2026 | SS | |
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Morrie Fried | MA | Pittsfield | 2026 | 3B | |
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Logan Martel | CT | Canterbury School | 2026 | C | |
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James Rabuse | MA | Wahconah | 2026 | OF | |
9 | Jack Murray | MA | Noble and Greenough | 2026 | SS | ||
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Lowell Golub | MA | Berkshire School | 2026 | RHP |
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