Texas Player Rankings: 2026 Class

Hart has the look of a prototypical hard throwing Texas, and to top it off, he is Left Handed. The 6’5 Lefty joined Emerson on Team USA and helped the National Team take home Gold in the WBSC U-15 Baseball World Cup.  

On the mound, Hart has a low effort delivery that he repeats well for his size and age. He throws from a ¾ slot, with a fastball that has been up to 90.  He sits comfortably in the upper 80’s and still has tons of projection left in his frame.  He also shows a promising curveball that he shows the ability to throw for strikes.  It has good shape and could turn into a real swing and miss pitch as it develops more power.  While Hart’s calling card is his left arm, Hart shows the ability to swing it from the right side.  He uses his long levers to drive the ball to all parts of the field.  He also shows good athleticism for his size.  Hart has Friday night starter upside and it will be fun to watch his progression.

#3 CJ Sampson - RHP/3B - Tomball - Uncommitted

#5 Spencer Browning - MIF - Pleasant Grove - Arkansas Commit

The 2 time Jr. Future Game member comes in at #6. The LHH SS plays with a lot of energy and a high baseball IQ.  The athletic middle infielder has a natural feel to hit, and shows the ability to use the whole field. He had multiple extra base hits at Jr. Future Games and as he matures and gets stronger, he should develop some pull side power. When he gets on the bases, he is looking for action.  He is always taking the extra base when he has the opportunity, and he is thinking about the second he leaves the box.  In the field, he shows good lateral quickness and does a good job coming in on the ball.  He has more than enough arm to stick at short. McCraw plays with a confident intensity, and will be fun to watch as his HS career progresses.

#7 Judson Dowell - 3B/OF/RHP - Houston Lamar - Texas A&M

The Texas A&M commit has some of the loudest tools in the 2026 class. He already runs in the 6.8’s and shows athleticism to play all over the field.  He has a + arm for his age, registering in the upper 80’s from the outfield and infield.  On the mound, he has been up to 85 with a simple, easy delivery.  Where Dowell really stands out is at the plate.  He has good bat speed and has some current power to the pull side that should continue to improve as he matures.  It’s an efficient swing that he repeats well, and for a younger player with power, he shows the willingness to use the whole field.  Dowell is an explosive player and it will be exciting to watch him continue to develop.

#8 Jaylen Walker - OF/RHP - Lutheran South Academy - Uncommitted

When it comes to tools, there aren’t many around that have louder tools than Walker.  The Freshman from Houston can do things on the field that few other players his age can do.  He is a good runner for his age and should be able to handle CF or RF long term. His arm will play anywhere on the field as he is upper 80’s from the OF with plenty more coming.  At the plate, Walker has explosive bat speed and can drive the ball with authority to all parts of the park.  He starts with high hands and uses a slight leg kick to get his swing going. Once the foot is down, his plus bat speed and strength really show up.  All that sounds like a top 10 guy in the state, but to add to that, Walker has touched 90 on the mound.  He is still harnessing his command, but it is easy velocity and he shows feel for a curveball and a change up.  Walker has all the tools to be special, and it will be exciting to see him put it together throughout his HS career.

#9 Karson Reeder - RHP - Tomball - Uncommitted