2029 Rankings Update: Super Sophomore Summer
September 2, 2026
A full summer of evaluation removed any notion that the buzz surrounding the 2029 class was simply hype. This young group consistently showed the type of talent capable of challenging the best classes in the country over the next three years. While normal rankings cycles may feature only a handful of players who ultimately emerge as legitimate candidates for the No. 1 spot, this class has already separated itself in that regard. Even at this early stage, more than 20 players have shown the type of impact talent that could put them squarely in that conversation as their development unfolds.
This updated rendition of the 2029 Overall Rankings expands the list to 350 players, but the number itself is far less important than the runway that remains ahead. There will be movement. There should be movement. Players will get stronger, faster, more physical, and more skilled. New names will emerge. Others will plateau. Some will change positions or abandon one side of the ball for another. That is the natural progression of a prep baseball player, and it is precisely why younger classes require evaluation periods rather than perpetual reporting.
***VIEW THE TOP-350 HERE***
There is an important distinction between scouting and reporting, particularly with a class this young. A strong weekend, a velocity jump, or a new tool can add to the evaluation, but meaningful rankings are built through repeated looks and development periods. Prep Baseball's boots-on-the-ground scouting staff combines those in-person evaluations with advanced analytics to build a more complete picture of each player, rather than simply reacting to the most recent performance.That process will continue through a full fall season, offseason advancements, and the spring before culminating at next summer's Prep Baseball Future Games, where more than 500 scouts are expected to be in attendance. The 2029 class has already made a strong impression, and the depth and upside throughout the group provide plenty to look forward to. As these players develop, the rankings will move with them, with each evaluation period bringing greater clarity to the picture.
For now, this 350 gives us an exciting starting point for a class with considerable talent still ahead of it.
TOP-50 BIGGEST RISERS 🎈
The top six players in the class remain the same as summer evaluations did nothing to move these budding prospects off of their initial evaluations. Each has a strong case for the top spot and will be followed closely not just by college coaches, but by MLB scouts in the near future. Below is a look at the biggest risers in the top-50:
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Retton Ethier SS / RHP / Brophy Prep, AZ / 2029"Coming from big league bloodlines (Andre Either, Los Angeles Dodgers) Ethier is a name that resonates in the baseball world with older brother, Dreson, making waves in the 2027 class and now Retton making a statement of his own one of the highest risers in the 2029 Class from outside the national top-50 to now landing at No. 12 nationally. The show he put on at the inaugural Arizona State Games, validated the excitement already brewing about him.
– Brett Harrison, Mountain West Supervisor |
- #62 ➡️ #26 SS Reese Parker (West Harrison HS, MS)
- #51 ➡️ #27 C Terrell Hampton Hall (De La Salle HS, IL)
- #64 ➡️ #34 SS Jace Kimich (Franklin HS, TX)
- #149 ➡️ #36 OF/LHP John Tedesco (Claremore HS, OK)
- #101 ➡️ #38 SS/P Ty Burwash (Campbellsville HS, KY)
- #89 ➡️ #41 SS/P Tucker Christman (Arbor View HS, NV)
- #174 ➡️ #45 C Anderson McAfee (Clarksville HS, TN)
- NR ➡️ #47 RHP Carter Lewis (Lake Brantley HS, FL)
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LHP Zane Miller · Sevier County HS (TN)
Physically gifted at 6-foot-2, 185-pound with a lean, athletic frame that should add in a hurry, Miller opened eyes at the Southeast Super Sophomore Games with the makings of an electric arsenal. Featuring a quick arm that delivered with quality extension and posture out of a ¾ slot, there is strong inclination that a bigger jump is on the way, and his competitive look should help drive future development.
LHP/OF Alejandro Cartagena · William Allen HS (PA)
Coming off a stellar freshman spring campaign, Cartagena kept stacking impressive performances including running his fastball up to 96 mph at the 15U National Championships at LakePoint in July. Undersized at 5-foot-8, 170-pounds, the southpaw possesses a much larger, commanding presence on the mound, and his innate feel for spin provides a weapon for a secondary pitch. While the arm talent stands out right now, his athleticism as and left-handed stick are sure to be alluring to college coaches moving forward, and his winning ways will only amplify his value to any program.
RHP Coston Mahan · Florence HS (AL)
A perpetual strike-thrower with an ease to a polished operation, Mahan’s athleticism as a two-way bat only elevates his upside on the mound. Durably-built at 6-foot-2, 240-pounds, his clean right arm tickled 90 mph with advanced feel for secondary throughout the summer, and he looked the part of a future weekend starter at a high level. Also a talented quarterback, Mahan has a ceiling that continues to be raised with each new look.
RHP Brady Dohrmann · Vianney HS (MO)
A dynamic mover with a propensity for missing bats and pounding the zone, Dohrman’s best days are ahead of him, and college coaches will be following closely. The 6-foot, 170-pound right-hander displayed dynamic movement patterns with a loose arm that delivered fastballs up to 90 mph throughout the summer. It was the advanced feel for a future plus-changeup and two breaking balls that catapulted his stock, and there is little sign of slowing down.
SS Jacob Scheffler · Springfield HS (IL)
The 6-foot, 165-pound left-handed hitting shortstop immediately passes the eye test with a high-waisted, athletic frame that should carry considerable strength in coming years. Whether at Indiana's Grand Park or Georgia's LakePoint, Scheffler displayed innate bat-to-ball ability with a willingness to change planes with flicky effect. This hit-tool warrants the closest of follows.
SS Colin Peterson · Pewaukee HS (WI)
Hailing from the Great North Land of Shortstops, Peterson looked to be a must-follow after a strong performance at the Midwest Super Sophomore Games. The 6-foot, 165-pound left-handed hitter features polished actions on the dirt with innate glove-to-hand and the look of a long term resident at shortstop. Slowing things down in the box, there is present adjustability with a loose-wristed stroke that covers the plate with ease.
OF Brecken Reed · Arvada West HS (CO)
A sensational athlete with 6.5-speed that seems to play up even bigger in gameplay, Reed belted multiple home runs at the Central Super Sophomore Games while applying pressure on the basepaths at all times. The right-handed hitter moves athletically in the box with a tight approach that works semi-uphill with present ability to lift. The athlete keeps pushing the ceiling higher as more polish forms.
SS Alec Arredondo · Edmond Santa Fe HS (OK)
In what is shaping up to be another stellar, frontline class in the state of Oklahoma, Arredondo looks the part of a young player on the rise. A 6.6-runner with a lean, athletic 6-foot, 150-pound frame, the upside only makes the present ability that much more exciting. Active hands from the right side give way to a heavier barrel that he exhibits some present ability to turn in a hurry, and more power will develop as the frame continues to fill out. Also a polished right-hander on the mound, expect Arredondo to make quality advancements in the near future.
SS Ryder Sheffield · North Stanly HS (NC)
Game action revealed the true impact that Sheffield might have at the next level, and while his 5-foot-5 frame is inherently unassuming, his incessant motor and louder tools are not. A 6.6-runner who plays at full-tilt, the “ballplayer” moniker is earned in the best form, and the sneaky impact of his right-handed barrel continues to rise. Sheffield applies pressure on opposing teams at all times, and college coaches are likely to want multiple looks to appreciate his winning value.
LHP/OF Quincy Ballard · North Medford HS (OR)
At 6-foot-5, 180-pounds with a two-way profile, Ballard is going to be impossible to miss on the recruiting circuit next spring/summer. Lean and athletic with some natural strength, there is some effortless power in the left-handed stick along with the arm strength on the mound. Gifted on both sides of the ball, the southern Oregon native has one of the higher ceilings in the class.
SS Christian Mumford · Germantown HS (MS)
Building on a strong freshman spring, Mumford continued to stack days including multiple strong performances at Lakepoint culminating at the Southeast Super Sophomore Games. The 5-foot-10, 170-pound infielder moves around well on the dirt, and his gridiron athleticism carries over on both sides of the diamond. A simple right-handed stroke produced loud contact all summer, and there is reason to believe that trend will continue next spring/summer.
RHP Steven Solano · Rapid City Central HS (SD)
Strong-armed with the makings of an explosive fastball, Solano was up to 91 mph in the summer, and shows signs of rising much higher. The 6-foot-2, 180-pound right-hander possesses a quick, loose arm with quality extension out front, and demonstrates the ability to miss bats in the zone with the heater. Should the arsenal continue to polish, expect the South Dakota native to continue to rise in coming years.
LHP Garrett Olson · Fruitport HS (MI)
With wide shoulders and an athletic 6-foot-5, 185-pound frame that oozes projection, Olson has the type of upside that college coaches and professional scouts gather around. Up to 86 mph at the Midwest Super Sophomore Games, the whippy-armed southpaw is likely to see a big jump in the next year and the fastball already exhibits tantalizing traits. As the secondary develops, look for the west Michigan native to continue making strides forward as a potential starter at the next level.
SS Dawson Lewis · Northwest Rankin HS (MS)
A perpetual performer all summer whose potential impact bat cemented its presence in the class while at the Southeast Super Sophomore Games, Lewis still holds considerable upside as an impact player. The 6-foot, 175-pound infielder glided to a 6.7 60-yard dash time with a heavy right-handed barrel delivering near triple digit exit velocities and the look of a hit/power combination. Still developing physically, the power will continue to rise which will only aid the profile.
LHP Cannon Casey · Archbishop Moeller HS (OH)
Free and easy out of the glove, Casey’s loose left arm and projectable 6-foot-4, 185-pound frame provide intriguing upside. A fluid mover with minimal effort, the young southpaw’s arsenal should receive a boost as he continues to add strength and become more accustomed with the movement patterns of his long limbs.
LHP Colt Spargur · Hilton Head Christian HS (SC)
The future is exciting for the 6-foot-4, 187-pound southpaw who had a breakout summer that included a strong look at the East Coast Super Sophomore Games. Up into the mid-80 with an effortless look and confident strike throwing ability, the delivery and all around arsenal promise the look of a future starter. Spargur should draw plenty of interest over the next year thanks to his advanced pitchability, and the development curve hints at plenty more power to be seen in coming years.
SS Max Boulo · St. Paul's Episcopal HS (AL)
Boulo stacked the stat sheet at the Southeast Super Sophomore Games and only enhanced the look of this stellar class of ‘29s coming out of the Yellow Hammer State. The 6-foot-3, 185-pound shortstop posted a 6.7 60-yard dash time with triple-digit exits and the look of a potential run-producer on the left side. A right-handed hitter, Boulo already generates impressive hand and bat speed with a chance to develop effortless power in a hurry.
SS Bostyn Dart · Canyon Del Oro HS (AZ)
Whether in high school or on the summer circuit, Dart just kept collecting hits, and looks to have a chance to keep on doing so. A projectable 6-foot-1, 160-pound athlete with a relaxed look from the right side of the plate, the barrel stays in the zone in driving the ball to all fields. Still maturing physically, Dart has the foundational bat-to-ball capabilities that will allow him to continue making positive strides forward.
OF/RHP Eastin Sorenson · Chippewa Falls HS (WI)
A gifted athlete with an unteachable 6-foot-4, 180-pound frame that oozes projection, Sorenson appears to have one of the higher ceilings in the Midwest and a chance to approach it in a hurry. The right-handed hitter runs a 6.8 60-yard dash and features a fluid, impressively athletic stroke that plays short-to-long through the zone with controlled aggression promising more power to come. The upside is real and as he gains more live at-bats against high-level arms, Sorenson has a chance to raise his profile.
OF London Funk · Penticton Secondary (CAN)
The continued impact of Canadian baseball at the prep, collegiate, and professional ranks is undeniable, and makes the country a great place to start when identifying marquee names and potential sleepers in each class. Funk has the look of a pure hitter with right-handed adjustability and an athletic move through impact. One of the younger players in this class, the British Columbia native is a sleeper follow for next summer.
RHP Brandon Klein · Mascoutah HS (IL)
A clean operator with a quality three-pitch mix, Klein holds starter upside with an athletic 6-foot-1 frame that should continue to trend up. Up to 88 mph throughout the summer, the right-hander featured a polished look with quiet intensity. As a rule: Illinois arms always make jumps, and Klein has the athletic look to want to bet on his future development.
LHP/OF Max Malmstrom · Helias Catholic HS (MO)
Set to excite EVERY analytics department, Malmstrom might be the best pure athlete in the class. The 6-foot-2, 190-pounder is a 6.4-runner with eye-opening Blast metrics from the right side along with exit velocities that run north of 106 mph, and holds equally as exciting upside on the mound. Already playing catch at 88 mph with a loose arm stroke and fluid movement patterns, Malmstrom is a must-follow moving forward.
C Blake Bartlett · St. Edmond HS (IA)
The 6-foot-1, 200-pound backstop blasted two home runs at the Central Super Sophomore Games in asserting himself as must-follow catcher in the class. Willing to move around the diamond including third base and on the mound, the right-handed bat stands out presently with relaxed athleticism allowing strong wrists and hands to ignite bat speed with future power to all fields.
RHP Bennett Bass · Olathe West HS (KS)
Featuring a sweeping slider with nearly 2800 rpm, the 6-foot-2, 180-pound right-hander was up to 88 mph over the summer with a loose, effortless arm stroke that promises much more to come. Simple and compact while gliding down the mound, Bass gets to a low ¾ slot consistently and looks to have the makings of two (at least) above average pitches and a starter profile. His athletic look, loose arm, and aptitude for spin provide a sturdy foundation to build upon in coming years.
The Director’s List 📜
Analysis from first-hand evaluations provided by Prep Baseball's state and regional directors.
One of the top ranked players in the country and the No. 1-ranked player in the state, Jarolimek showed out on a big-time stage this summer. We first got a good look at Noah at our Preseason All-State, where he put together a strong performance and immediately caught our attention with his loud tools. We followed him throughout the spring, and each time we saw him, he continued to perform at a high level both with the bat and on the mound. He carried it into the summer and finished with an impressive showing at the East Coast Super Sophomore Games. During the workout at Founders Park, we watched him produce some of the event’s top exit velocities, with rockets all around the diamond, and showed the ability to hit at a high level with advanced bat speed, strength, and adjustability in the swing. He backed it up in game play with three hits in two games, with all three coming off the bat at more than 100 mph EV. He drove a double into the right-center gap, ripped another double down the third-base line, and hit a 103 mph opposite-field home run into the bullpen. Also liked what we saw from him at shortstop, where he showed smooth actions, body control, and range to his right while starting a clean double play. Jarolimek’s bat speed, power to all fields, and ability on defense made him one of the best players we saw all week and proved why he is the top player in South Carolina.
South Carolina scouting director & former SEC recruiting coordinator
Looking the part of the top prospect at the event despite sharing the field with several older players, Burwash opened eyes in a drastic manner throughout my two-day look at the Kentucky State Games. There is some projection still to a 5-foot-11, 180-pound frame, but the "right now" abilities are what I appreciated and still feel there is room for growth. His batting practice round brought a mature, polished look as he set up in an open stance before making a slight coil to a semi-open launch, and turned an uphill/on-plane barrel that is adding impact abilities in a hurry, and his round of infield brought the same fundamental, polished vibe. For as much as I liked Burwash in workouts – he really won me over in the gameplay portion. His first at-bat, he stayed on a tougher left-on-left matchup for a hard-hit groundout. And then he caught fire, proceeding to go to right field for a double, center for another, then capping the look with a no-doubt homer to right, all versus a quality stable of upperclass arms. What really stood out to me was Ty’s ability to quietly track and ignite a heavier barrel with little effort. He’s looked the part of a polished left-handed bat throughout my follows, with the hands to stick on the dirt, and the value could be driven even higher if the run tool continues to trend upwards.
Indiana State Director & National Underclass Correspondent
National Championship season at LakePoint is commonplace for breakout performances and Johnson shined in what was an outstanding summer across the board. Loose and repeatable while working from a three-quarters slot, the left-hander attacks the zone with a strong fastball/change combo that flashes above-average upside. Cut/ride action on the fastball while working up to 90 mph at times, Johnson commands the inner half to right-handed hitters extremely well with in-zone misses against both sides. Changeup is a present weapon, 72-75 mph, with late arm-side fade that has an aptitude to barrels often. Johnson rounds out the mix with a tighter low-70s curveball that he can flip over every in counts for called strikes. Not to mention, this is a very real left-handed stick as well with a high-floor glove at first base. Johnson put on a show throughout the 15U National Championship, exuding excellent barrel feel in a well-connected path with an efficient path to contact and present bat speed alike. Generated double-digit 95-plus exit velocities on championship-winning week including an 105 mph EV, 374-foot barrel into 20 mph winds on bracket day. With a physical 6-foot, 205-pound frame and loud tools that shine in both sides, Johnson is quickly becoming one of the more intriguing two-way prospects in the Deep South region.
Georgia Asst. Scouting Director & Draft HQ Advisor
After climbing into an expanded role on the back end of the spring, Rogers took some of his improved control and added juice on the mound to the summer circuit. The No. 1-ranked player in VA/DC flashed some of the improved stuff in front of our staff on a number of occasions, including the East Coast Super Sophomore Games. While the velo is holding true in the upper-80s, he showed some low-90s this summer, as well as improved feel for the changeup. Rogers showcases a sweeper and a changeup, with the changeup being the best current out pitch of the two. He has confidence and control of a pitch that plays more like a split and has the ability to throw it to hitters from both sides. It is normal to slightly above effort and because he can land all three pitches, there is hope for some starter upside. He is a true 2029 that possesses arm strength and some pitchability, and if he can polish the sweeper, he will have three out-pitches, which will only enhance his present skill set.
Virginia Scouting Director
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