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We are extremely excited to announce our newest update to our MD/DE Class of 2026 Rankings with a look at the Top 25. Earlier in the week, our staff broke down new faces and risers throughout the class, all leading to the release of our Top 75 players on Thursday. Below, we reveal the Top 10, a link to the Top 25 and take a look at key players who make a significant jump in this update. 

 

Sliding up a spot to No 2, two-way Osiah Kelley (Sussex Central, DE) had a dominating and eye-opening summer, showcasing the ability to change the game in all facets on a consistent basis. A smooth, fluid left-handed stroke that shows flashes of gap-to-gap power with a strong line drive approach plays into a high contact rate at the dish. Although the bat is sky-rocketing in terms of trend, the actions on the bump cannot be overlooked. A mid to upper 80's, explosive fastball with feel for a tight breaking ball and late diving changeup bodes well for consistent success, and coupled with a high strike percentage and mound presence is certainly advanced.

Absolute ? from ‘26 Osiah Kelley (@DcpShowcase)

His stuff continues to be so electric ⚡️. FB flies out of the hand, sitting mid to high-80s. Deadly arsenal, mixing pitches very well. Struck out the side in the inning.

FB: 84-86, T88 (X2) ?
CB: 71-73@ShooterHunt #PBRMDOpen pic.twitter.com/t0IkhXq8bE

— PBR Maryland (@PBRMaryland) June 4, 2023

? #PBRBombSquad ?

Another HR here in the #PBRMDOpen, as ‘26 Osiah Kelley mashes a SOLO ? to RCF. Absolute ? off the bat and his impressive two-way ability continuing to show here for @DcpShowcase.@JNaill8 pic.twitter.com/XvhYofnlIS

— PBR Maryland (@PBRMaryland) June 4, 2023

Second hit of the afternoon for ‘26 Osiah Kelley (@Central_Base)

The number 3️⃣ player in the ‘26 rankings smokes this ball, hitting a ? back up the middle into center.@JNaill8 @DcpShowcase #PBRIsThere #BeSeen pic.twitter.com/2CoXKTJhfw

— PBR Maryland (@PBRMaryland) July 15, 2023

 

We see a new face jump into the Top 10, as outfielder Josh Tseronis (Quince Orchard) has re-classed and brings a powerful left-handed hitting stroke to a loaded 2026 class. Landing inside the Top 5, Tseronis possesses whippy, quick barrel speed with plenty of backspin line drives produced consistently to the middle of the field. Average to above average run tool (6.95 60-yard) plays into the athleticism that propels the projectable 6-foot-1, 185 pounder into a can't miss player to watch.

 

 

Jumping into the Top 10 for the first time, right-handed pitcher Ayden McCauley (Delmar, DE) continues to rise up the board. It's an easy operation from a tough 3/4 slot, mixing a three pitch arsenal for strikes at a high rate. A high spin fastball that plays up in the zone continues to tick up, working in the mid 80's with plenty more in the tank that plays well off a shorter shaped breaking ball.

‘26 Ayden McCauley (DE)@PBRMaryland

2 H, 1 R, 5 K’s through 4 IP

FB: 82-85 T86
CB: 63-66

Lively arm, high spin FB that produced whiffs. High 3/4 slot and challenged hitters on the inner half. #15Nat23 | @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/SBS0B3MYTv

— PBRT Scouting (@pbrtscouting) July 8, 2023

Really nice arm here in ‘26 Ayden McCauley (@BaseballDelmar/@east_prime)

Pounding the zone out of a tough 3/4 slot, showcasing strong feel for the FB to AS. Three pitch mix for K’s.

FB: 83-85, T86
SL: 69-71
CH: 73@JNaill8 #PBRMDOpen pic.twitter.com/VaAzflp78n

— PBR Maryland (@PBRMaryland) June 3, 2023

 

 

Other Notable Risers/New Faces in Top 25

 

 

 

 

MD/DE Class of 2026 Top Ten

 

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	Joshua Tseronis	MD	Quince Orchard	2026	OF
5	Cruz Luna	MD	Archbishop Spalding	2026	C
6	Kai Schmelzer	MD	Wootton	2026	C
7	Ayden McCauley	DE	Delmar	2026	RHP
8	Ethan Frank	MD	Calvert Hall	2026	OF
9	Jack Grossi	MD	Kent Island	2026	MIF
10	Austin McNair	MD	McDonogh	2026	OF

 

Complete Top 25 Rankings