MD/DE 2026 Rankings Release: Full 125

March 7, 2024
Staff
PBR Maryland

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It is with great excitement that we release to you today, our most recent rankings update, the class of 2026. We unveil the Top 125 players from across the Old Line State and Delaware and expand our list from 100 to 125 after a strong preseason of events across the Mid-Atlantic that featured a slew of exciting players in the 2026 class.

Although we do not see a ton of movement inside the Top 10, we do see one player jumping inside the Top 10, as well as 4 total risers inside the Top 20.

*The class will expand more and more as we get a chance to see more players in the class, whether it be at events, tournaments, or high school games.*

Remaining at No. 1, University of Maryland commit Eli Livingston (St. Paul's) had a strong showing at our MD Preseason All-State II in February and the metrics back up the strength and athletisicm added to the 5-foot-11, 170 pound frame. The ability to spray line drives to both gaps and alleys has always been consistent in Livingston's game, and the strength added to the frame has allowed for more power to hit the forefront for the projectable outfielder. It's a smooth, yet powerful operation at the dish with quick, fluid hands that whip through the zone. A slightly uphill path that allows the power to now be seen on a more consistent basis, look for a breakout year this spring at St. Paul's.

Jumping inside the Top 10 for the first time, two-way Pierce Quinn (John Carroll) finds himself at No. 8 in this latest update. Quinn was yet another player that wowed our staff at this years MD Preseason All-State II and looks poised for a huge spring at John Carroll in 2024. Possessing a lean, yet strong 6-foot-1, 195 pound build, the ceiling and projection is certainly with the arm. It's a high intent operation, working with an over the top slot from an imposing, balanced setup. The fastball explodes out of the hand in the upper 80's, grabbing a few 90's this winter and we look for that velo to continue to climb this spring. A high spin curveball (around 2900 rpm) shows late depth that certainly has swing and miss qualities to it that plays effectively off the harder fastball. If Quinn is in the zone on a consistent basis, he has the makings of being one of, if not the best arm in this position player heavy class.

A big riser in this update, shortstop Kayden Lipscomb jumps to No. 15 coming off an impressive showing at the Wow Factor Scout Day in February. It's a lean, highly athletic build at 6-foot, 160 pounds and the room to fill out is glaring. The approach is controlled at the dish, consistently spraying line drives to the gaps with evident strength to the pull side. Balance, quick hands and fluid actions all come to the forefront in Lipscomb's approach, and we see the power numbers continue to rise as the frame fills. The glove is also special, showcasing quick feet, soft hands and present arm strength across the diamond.

MD/DE Class of 2026 Top Five

1	Eli Livingston	MD	St. Paul's	2026	OF	Maryland
2	Osiah Kelley	DE	Sussex Central	2026	RHP/SS
3	Miguel Leon	MD	John Carroll	2026	SS	Maryland
4	Kai Schmelzer	MD	Wootton	2026	C
5	Cruz Luna	MD	Archbishop Spalding	2026	C/UTL

Complete 2026 Top 125 Rankings