Kansas Class of 2026 Rankings Update: Fall Edition
December 4, 2024
As the fall draws to a close and the grind of the winter training season begins, the Prep Baseball Kansas staff has once again updated the state’s 2026 rankings. We have a moderate update with some shakeups in the middle after our fall showcase and tournament season.
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THE TOP 10
| Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Commitment |
| 1 | Beau Peterson | KS | Mill Valley | 2026 | 3B | Texas |
| 2 | Keaton Neal | KS | Spring Hill | 2026 | SS | Florida |
| 3 | Tucker Thompson | KS | Gardner-Edgerton | 2026 | LHP | Texas |
| 4 | Carson May | KS | Olathe East | 2026 | C | Kentucky |
| 5 | Max Hamilton | KS | Olathe West | 2026 | RHP | Oklahoma State |
| 6 | Parker Clubb | KS | Mulvane | 2026 | C | Louisville |
| 7 | Milo Burton | KS | Olathe East | 2026 | 3B | Missouri |
| 8 | Brady Stewart | KS | St. Thomas Aquinas | 2026 | SS | South Carolina |
| 9 | Otto Knust | KS | Shawnee Mission South | 2026 | RHP | |
| 10 | Ethan Carswell | KS | Blue Valley | 2026 | SS |
TOP RISERS
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Luke Venneman C / OF / Olathe East, KS / 2026Rankings StateRank: 47 / POS: 7
One of the top utility players in the state, Venneman keeps rising up our board as he adds strength and athleticism. A productive bat at the varsity level last spring, Venneman is poised for a breakout spring with the advanced tools he showed off at the Natural Baseball Scout Day this fall. |
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Cameron Blachowicz 3B / 1B / Olathe South, KS / 2026Rankings StateRank: 50 / POS: 5
Blachowicz jumped nearly 30 spots in this rankings due to an impressive power display and improved 60 times at the Natural Baseball Scout Day. The right handed hitter could easily continue to rocket up the rankings with production for Olathe South this spring. |
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Carter King OF / RHP / Olathe East, KS / 2026Rankings StateRank: 52 / POS: 6
A consummate gamer, King rises up nearly 80s spots after an impressive display of new athleticism at the Cavs Club Scout Day. |
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Bryce Fullen 1B / LHP / Lansing, KS / 2026Rankings StateRank: 55 / POS: 3
Fullen just keeps proving he has a natural feel for the barrel and a knack for hitting even against top arms. At the Cavs Club Scout Day, he showed more athleticism than before, jumping nearly 40 spots. As he becomes a potential outfield prospect at the next level as well, he could continue to climb. |
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Blake Sarnecki RHP / 3B / Heritage Christian, KS / 2026Rankings StateRank: 57 / POS: 17
The small school right-hander rises over 60 spots thanks to a complete overhaul of his delivery, adding velo and strikes. |
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Gavin Dilley SS / RHP / Blue Valley North, KS / 2026Rankings StateRank: 58 / POS: 10
Few players showed more improvement with the bat this offseason than Dilley who posted a 99 exit velo in a loud round of BP at the Cavs Club Scout Day. With production this spring, Dilley will be a high-follow prospect. |
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Nick Barreca OF / RHP / Bishop Miege, KS / 2026Rankings StateRank: 74 / POS: 13
Barreca continues a steady climb up the rankings as he not only continues to add strength, but also polish to his game in the batter's box and on the mound. The two-way prospect was a standout out at the Mac-N-Seitz Scout Day. |
TOP NEWCOMERS
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Brady Coltharp RHP / Spring Hill, KS / 2026Rankings StateRank: 51 / POS: 16
Entering our rankings just outside of the top 50, Coltharp impressed at the Mac-N-Seitz Scout Day showing off an easy, loose arm action and producing easy sink for strikes up to 87. Coltharp also mixed an advanced braking ball. This was our first look at Coltharp, and we are looking forward to more this spring. |
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Maxton Meade OF / Spring Hill, KS / 2026Rankings StateRank: 53 / POS: 7
Our second Spring Hill prospect on this list, Meade has impressive quick twitch and sneaky strength for his frame. The right-handed hitter found consistent barrels at the MOKAN Fall ID and could quickly become one of the top outfielders in the state with added size. |
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Jack Passan OF / RHP / Pembroke Hill, MO / 2026Rankings StateRank: 75 / POS: 14
Passan's athleticism was undeniable at the Mac-N-Seitz Scout Day as a position player, but it's his arm strength from the outfield that has us excited to see this two-way prospect on the mound. |
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Pierce Gray SS / OF / Leavenworth, KS / 2026Rankings StateRank: 78 / POS: 13
In our first look at Gray, we were impressed with his measurables. As he continues to polish his game, he will become a must see prospect. |
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Cade Strathman 3B / RHP / McPherson, KS / 2026Rankings StateRank: 90 / POS: 9
Strathman absolutely filled up the zone with a mid-80s sinker, tight slider, and sinking changeup at the MOKAN Fall ID in October. Stathman's long frame and body control promise more velo to come. |
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Nathan Young RHP / OF / Lawrence Free State, KS / 2026Rankings StateRank: 93 / POS: 25
Young was impressive in our first look, pairing an over the top fastball that keeps its plane with a 12/6 swing and miss breaking ball. Strikes with all three pitches and more upside make Young an arm to follow. |
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Zach Reeves RHP / 3B / Blue Valley Northwest, KS / 2026Rankings StateRank: 96 / POS: 26
The 6-foot-2 athletic right-hander has a high ceiling, showing off an easy delivery and a low-3/4 slot producing heavy sink and strikes. As he dials in his slider from that slot, Reeves is going to be a nightmare for right-handed hitters at the next level. |