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Georgia Class of 2026 Rankings: Fall Update

December 4, 2024
Prep Baseball Georgia
Staff

The fall season has come to an end. We take a brief pause, as we head into the offseason for the players in the state of Georgia.  We had an action packed fall season, and were able find new players, and check in on the names we already know. These players will head into their junior year at their respective high schools. 

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As always, the evaluation process is a fluid and ongoing process with multiple viewings in order to get the best feel for players abilities. It’s important to note that as players continue their development some show marked improvement at a much more rapid pace. That doesn’t indicate that other players got worse or went backwards, it’s just how player development works. As the year unfolds, players make improvements and new prospects pop up on the radar expanding the PBR rankings universe. In addition to the evaluations of players, our scouts, both those in Georgia and nationally, have also had multiple discussions with each other to review our individual lists and then make adjustments based on what we've each seen. 

To see all 335 players in the 2026 rankings CLICK HERE

The Top 10

Keon Johnson SS / 3B / First Presbyterian Day, GA / 2026

Rankings  StateRank: 1 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 5 / POS: 4

Matthew Sharman RHP / SS / Etowah High School, GA / 2026

Rankings  StateRank: 2 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 31 / POS: 6

Reiston Durham SS / 2B / Dacula, GA / 2026

Rankings  StateRank: 5 / POS: 2 OverallRank: 56 / POS: 13

Connor Langdon LHP / OF / Perry, GA / 2026

Rankings  StateRank: 4 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 51 / POS: 9

Deion Cole OF / 2B / Etowah, GA / 2026

Rankings  StateRank: 3 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 33 / POS: 7

Malachi Washington OF / SS / Parkview, GA / 2026

Rankings  StateRank: 6 / POS: 2 OverallRank: 64 / POS: 13

Blake Bryant RHP / 1B / Citizens Christian Academy, GA / 2026

Rankings  StateRank: 7 / POS: 2 OverallRank: 80 / POS: 24

Martin Shelar OF / RHP / Marist, GA / 2026

Rankings  StateRank: 8 / POS: 3 OverallRank: 86 / POS: 16

Trevor Condon OF / 2B / Etowah, GA / 2026

Rankings  StateRank: 9 / POS: 4 OverallRank: 91 / POS: 17

AJ Rice RHP / SS / Pickens, GA / 2026

Rankings  StateRank: 11 / POS: 3 OverallRank: 154 / POS: 53

Fall Standouts

Vernon Woodard, C, Grayson
Woodard has done nothing but impress at so many stops throughout the year. From starting the spring on JV to finishing the year leading the varsity squad in hitting during an impressive state championship berth. Followed that up with an invite to the 2024 Future Games and big performances throughout the summer that pointed towards a strong fall, and that's exactly what we saw. Armed with tremendous bat-to-ball skills that plays in an all-fields approach with above-average pitch recognition. Strong aptitude to work backside allows Woodard to spoil a ton of quality pitches on the outer half, and even started flashing some ability to turn on the ball and create lift to the pull-side. One of the remaining uncommitted members of the Future Games team, which we touch on later, but Woodard checks so many boxes that helps a team win that's led by a potential above-average hit tool and plus makeup.

Griffin Long, RHP, Sonoraville
The Kennesaw State commit has flown under the radar for most of the year, but that changes in a big way this fall with a couple of eye-opening outings. With a lean, projectable 6-foot-1, 180-pound frame, Long is a great mover on the mound while boasting electric arm speed in a compact three-quarters slot. Attacks with intent from an advanced three pitch mix and true bulldog mentality. Fastball operates in the high-80s while grabbing 90 multiple times with some carry through the zone and present feel to spin (2350+ RPM). Changeup is beginning to flash a future above-average to plus offering at 78-80 with excellent tunneling and late fade that locks up hitters at will. Present feel for the pitch allows Long to land for called strikes and whiffs alike. Slurve at 75-78 will vary shape at times but shows a strong feel to spin (2500+) and sequencing to keep hitters off balance. Long finishes the year trending way up with a massive rankings bump and path towards becoming one of the top arms in the class.

Connor O’Mara, North Oconee
The physical development for the Wofford commit from the summer to fall has turned the shortstop into a real breakout player in the class. Adding over 15 pounds to a well-proportioned, athletic 6-foot-0 frame, O’Mara showed up to Fall Top Prospect Games at Clemson and proceeded to improve across the board including a 6.59 60 and 89 across the diamond. The left-handed swing stays well-connected with present bat speed and impact in the barrel that uses the gaps well. You pair the tools with a quality track record of in-game performance and O’Mara brings a ton of helium into a big junior spring.

Jonathan Griggs, C, Walker
Simply put, there might not be a more physical backstop in the class than Griggs. Barrel-chested at 5-foot-9, 210-pounds with real strength and athleticism in the frame for the uncommitted catcher. Syncs up well at the plate with great balance and incorporation of his lower half that allows Griggs to tap into his significant raw power with minimal effort. Stays up the middle with his approach consistently with the ability to create hard-hit line drives in the gaps from a linear bat path. Advanced catch and throw behind the plate shows consistently with explosive actions out of the crouch and present arm strength. In a strong 2026 catching class, Griggs is solidifying himself among the top half of that group.

Johnson Dubose, SS, Greater Atlanta Christian
Uncommitted. 6-foot-2 160-pounds. It is hard not like Dubose when you see him in the dirt at short stop. The frame stands out with even more maturing to do. He gained valuable time as a sophomore at GAC, and will take over at short stop for draft pick, Conrad Cason. The actions are smooth and athletic with sneaky arm strength that can make the plays in the hole. The feel for the barrel is most impressive at the plate, and with added strength the power will take his game to the next level. He will be a name to know headed into his junior year.

Kaleb Binion, 1B/OF, Carrollton
Uncommitted. 6-foot 195-pounds. Binion put on one of the most impressive displays of BP this fall, and is primed for a huge spring at Carrollton. He was already tapping into plus power at the plate, and has put on even more strength since we last saw him over the summer. He posted multiple triple digit EV’s at our Fall Campus Tour event. Binion is versatile in the field, and athletic enough to stick in the outfield or slide into 1st base, regardless the power at the plate has a chance to be really special this spring.

Future Games Uncommitted

It’s been another successful year for Team Georgia with Future Games commitments including a massive representation in the SEC as well as the entire Power 4 and in-state. That being said, there’s still a quality group left uncommitted that can be instant assets to a multitude of programs.

Malachi Washington, OF, Parkview
The highest-ranked player in the class that remains uncommitted, but we don't expect that to last too much longer. The toolshed outfielder has been on some high-profile official visits as of late with an SEC landing spot looking highly likely. Washington holds one of the higher ceilings in the class with above-average hit/power potential, 6.6 speed and longterm tools to stick in centerfield. This is the type of player that can put a recruiting class over the top.

Jack Richerson, 3B/RHP, Marist
The high-level ceiling for Richerson is becoming impossible to ignore. Holding some of the highest physical projection at 6-foot-4, 200-pounds, the two-way product wastes minimal effort at the plate while finding loud contact at a steady clip. Creates great length while keeping the barrel in-zone forever and using the long levers to get extended consistently. The strong hit tool baseline allows Richerson to tap into his power a lot more frequently with much more to come. Hopping on the mound, Richerson will run in up the low-90s with present feel to land a pair of breaking balls that’s led by a slider at 78-81 with late, barrel-missing sweep. I believe we’re just scratching the surface with the overall profile, and will be a tremendous asset to a program.

Geno Goralski, OF, Denmark
Goralski closed the fall showing off the swing and hit tool that led to the outfielder nearly hitting .500 in the spring. With an efficient, well-leveraged bat path, Goralski’s bread and butter is a gap-to-gap approach where he consistently finds barrels throughout the zone. Flashed some ability to turn on the ball at times with present strength in the athletic 5-foot-11, 185-pound frame. Positional flexibility allows Goralski to present a strong glove at all three outfield positions with an above-average ceiling. The floor is significant for Goralski, and with his plus work ethic has positioned himself for an even bigger breakout this upcoming spring.

Wyatt Bull, RHP, North Oconee
With a present physical 6-foot-3, 200-pound frame and budding three pitch mix, Bull was a quick mover up the 2026 rankings in 2024. Excellent ability to repeat a high three-quarters slot with a clean arm swing and great use of his lower half. Fastball continued to tick up, grabbing 92 multiple times with good life and even more in the tank. Curveball is emerging as a put-away pitch for Bull with consistent depth from an 11/5 shape in the mid-70s. Low-80s changeup has some tumble and shows feel to be landed early in counts for early strikes. It’s a true starters profile in all facets. Checks boxes in operation, pitch mix and frame and likely in-line for a starting rotation spot for a strong North Oconee squad this spring.

Chip Glogorski, C, King’s Ridge Christian
Showing big-time strength both at and behind the plate, Glogorski has the potential to fit the modern-day catching profile to a tee. With some moving parts pre-pitch, the catcher does a great job syncing up with quality pitch recognition to find his pitch early in counts. Barrel creates some of the loudest consistent contact in a steeper bat path that generates easy carry to the pull-side. Defensively, Glogorski has one of the strongest arms behind the plate in the class that plays up even more with above-average accuracy. A strong, yet flexible lower half allows for strong pop-times and athleticism in the crouch. Fully expecting Glogorski to put on a big power display this spring to break in a new park for King’s Ridge Christian.

Reid Gainous, RHP/3B, Thomas County Central
6-foot 198-pounds. Gainous is one of the few Future Gamers we got to see recently, and he really impressed. Metrics are up across the board, both at the plate and on the mound. During his bullpen he spotted up in the bottom of the zone at 88-90, touching 91. Looking for Ganious to creep into the low 90’s this spring. He will be a big contributor at the plate as well, and showed off the added strength with strong EV’s throughout his round. Ganious is the type of player that will find a way to make it happen. A true gamer that has the ability to make an impact as a 2 way player.

Diego Becerra, LHP, Sequoyah
6-foot 180-pounds. Becerra has been a fun one to follow over the years. He has been on the steady climb, and has really unlocked a new level on his fastball. Up to 92 this fall he showed some of the best stuff we have seen from him. He is headed to a new high school where there will be a 1-2 bunch on the mound from him and fellow future gamer, Drew Harmon. I really believe this will be a huge year for Becerra. He is starting to dial his command back in after seeing such a big jump in velocity in a short period of time.

Ethan England, SS, Cherokee Bluff
5-foot-11 150-pounds. England has been another player we have been able to see a lot over the years. One thing has stayed steady and elite throughout the years, and that is his glove. He is one of the smoothest defenders in the state, and showed well at Future Games. He continues to add strength at the plate, which will help take his game to the next level. He is a really tough out at the plate. He limits his strikeouts, takes his walks, and is a QAB machine. He will look to head a talented Cherokee Bluff squad at short-stop this spring with unfinished business in the state playoffs.

Sebastien Walsh, LHP, Denmark
Walsh is the definition of a high-level projection arm. Long and loose at 6-foot-4, 205-pounds, the left-hander gets downhill well from a high three-quarters slot and big extension. Fastball ticked up consistently throughout the year, grabbing 88 late in the fall with more to easily project. Heavy arm-side run misses the barrel for both whiffs and weak contact. Feel for a mid-70s curveball is present, creating some depth and sweep from a tighter shape that creates deception from the slot. Denmark boasts a strong 2026 class that looks to make noise this spring and Walsh could have a chance to showcase himself every week.

Ashton Roache, 3B, Tallulah Falls
After an explosive showing for our staff throughout the spring, the Bahamian native carried that helium throughout the summer and fall while showing the immense raw tools. A switch hitter, Roache shows above-average hand and bat speed from both sides of the plate with the ability to create easy carry to the pull-side that allows the third baseman to tap into his raw power frequently. Big-time arm strength across the diamond with good accuracy and soft hands. Lateral actions and range will improve as he continues to develop while betting on the athlete.

Top Uncommitted by Position

OF: Malachi Washington | Geno Goralski | Matthew Franatovich | Ayden Lockett | David Ojeda | Walker Killimett | Charles Chappelle

1B: Charlie Delp | Chase Tatum | Todd Haley 

3B: Ashton Roache | Jack Richerson | Reid Gainous  | Dawson Vaughn | Hudson Reed | Isander Poventud

MIF:  Johnson Dubose | Kayden Campbell | Joseph Contreras

C:  Chip Glogorski | Drew Abney | Kenny Foudy | Vernon Woodard | Alexander Reyes | Jonathan Griggs

PITCHER:  RJ Cope | Diego Becerra  | Nate Russell | Wyatt Bull  | Jordan Johnson