NY 2026 Rankings Update

September 6, 2023
Joe Walentin
Scouting Director, NY

With the summer circuit officially coming to a close and school back in stride, it's time for our staff to sit down for a modest pre-fall update to the 2026 class rankings.

The top-3 in the Empire State remained the same featuring two front line arms and an elite backstop leading the way in this emerging, talent rich class. Three new faces enter the top 10: LHP Anaiscio Ortiz (Richmond Hill), SS Aiden Ruiz (The Stony Brook School) and OF Jacob Herrera (North Rockland)

Included below is a full list of the 95 ranked, a closer look at the Top-10, and risers to note.

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Top 10

Ty Van Valkenburg RHP / 3B / Saugerties , NY / 2026

Rankings StateRank: 1 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 128 / POS: 31

6-foot-4, 205 lb athlete with 2-way ability.

MIAMI COMMIT

Ben Schulman RHP / 3B / Horace Greeley , NY / 2026

Rankings StateRank: 2 / POS: 2 OverallRank: 131 / POS: 33

Quick, athletic arm with mound presence. FB has high spin getting some whiffs in the mid to upper 80's; SL has short, tight break with aptitude.

VIRGINIA COMMIT

Devin Diaz C / OF / Iona Prep, NY / 2026

Rankings StateRank: 3 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 143 / POS: 8

Advanced defender that leads on the field; Offensively posses bat to ball abilities with pop continuing to develop.

MIAMI COMMIT

Anaiscio Ortiz LHP / OF / Richmond Hill, NY / 2026

Rankings StateRank: 4 / POS: 1

The arm is quick & clean and the stuff is electric. The Fastball is mid to upper 80's w/ arm side run. The Slider has a swing & miss profile with sharp, 2-tier break.

Jack Curtis RHP / 3B / Chenango Forks, NY / 2026

Rankings StateRank: 5 / POS: 3

2-way prospect impressed this summer at the Future Games.

‘26 RHP/3B Jack Curtis (Chenango Forks)

No. 5 player in NY among rising SOPH at 5-11, 190. Athletic stroke, just misses a HR barreling this ball off the top of the LCF wall. Skilled defender plays all around the field with arm strength approaching 90MPH. Also a mid-to-high 80s… pic.twitter.com/rRFHpzCT39
— PBR New York (@PBRNewYork) June 29, 2023

Aiden Ruiz SS / The Stony Brook School, NY / 2026

Rankings StateRank: 6 / POS: 1

Calhoun at The Stony Brook School Follow Up

‘26 MIF Aiden Ruiz (The Stony Brook School) switch-hitting freshman with a leadoff profile and sneaky pop. Plane-efficient path displayed here while skying this ball deep to LF. Eventually carries over the left fielder for an XBH.… pic.twitter.com/MBGFTUUPf0
— Chris Dryll (@ChrisDryllPBR) April 6, 2023

Zach Bond RHP / OF / Horace Greeley, NY / 2026

Rankings StateRank: 7 / POS: 4

Fastball jumps out a loose, live arm while flashing off speed with plus movement east and west.

Quinn Miller RHP / OF / Clarkstown North, NY / 2026

Rankings StateRank: 8 / POS: 5

Features a live Fastball with arm side run and high spin off speed.

ARMY COMMIT

Anthony Marsico OF / RHP / Tappan Zee , NY / 2026

Rankings StateRank: 9 / POS: 1

6-foot, 170 Lb athletic outfielder with big time power projection at the plate

Mega round from 2026 OF Anthony Marsico (Tappan Zee); 6-0 170lb athletic build who peppered the gaps with LD results that held carry. Peak exit of 97 MPH. pic.twitter.com/EzpI0rNNeF
— PBR New York (@PBRNewYork) August 14, 2023

Jacob Herrera OF / 3B / North Rockland , NY / 2026

Rankings StateRank: 10 / POS: 2

Top of the order profile. impact player on both side of the ball with his speed and explosiveness.

‘26 OF/3B Jacob Herrera (North Rockland) Explosive ? athlete in a 5’7, 155lb frame came out the gates w/ a 6.69 60⏱️.

Balanced throughout using the strong lower half to accelerate into and through the zone (20G Rot Acc/ 75-84 MPH bat speed @Blast_Bsbl ).
Gap to gap approach w/… pic.twitter.com/sfGa1ObuCb
— PBR New York (@PBRNewYork) August 15, 2023

Top Risers

Ryan Morel OF / 2B / Citius Prep, NY / 2026

Rankings StateRank: 12 / POS: 3

Mature approach at the plate consistently putting together Quality AB's.

6.93 60 time

‘26 OF/RHP Ryan Morel (Citius Prep) took the biggest cut of the day thus far, a round-tripper that went 340’ to RF.

Easy launch with zero slack in movements.

Going to be an impact bat. Was 93 EV in BP. #NYSGames @RyanMorel20 pic.twitter.com/0O42BzUAHp
— PBR New York (@PBRNewYork) June 28, 2023

Nicholas Mondesando OF / 1B / Roy C. Ketcham, NY / 2026

Rankings StateRank: 13 / POS: 4

‘26 OF/RHP Nicholas Mondesando (Roy C. Ketcham, NY) emerged as a priority summer follow from the LH box. Mature 6-foot-1, 185lb build with A/AVG power chalk-to-chalk. Some natural loft, up to a T96MPH EV. ☄️@MondesandoNick @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/PU8YernXtd
— Ted Williams (@T_Wills1) June 4, 2023

Bryce Cuero RHP / Nichols Prep, NY / 2026

Rankings StateRank: 15 / POS: 7

2026 RHP Bryce Cuero (Nichols Prep) Tall lean projectable frame. Easy smooth arm with simple delivery. This will be a guy to follow close. FB up to 84 with arm side action. Lots to like here. @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/pK07OUJJ6j
— Bill Bliss (@B_Bliss_) August 5, 2023

Joshua Martinez SS / RHP / Proctor, NY / 2026

Rankings StateRank: 19 / POS: 4

Athletic actions in the field that carried on to the mound. FB sat 80-83 with life through the zone, feel for CB & CH that have quality movement

‘26 SS/RHP Joshua Martinez (Proctor) flashed a green/projectable build at 6-0, 150lbs.

Switch-hitter with some rawness, but displays athletic movements. LD approach, low-80’s EV from left. #PAStateGames @PBRNewYork pic.twitter.com/YS3wReN9j4
— PBR Pennsylvania (@PBRPennsylvania) June 15, 2023

Zach Milano 3B / RHP / Shenendehowa, NY / 2026

Rankings StateRank: 22 / POS: 1

‘26 3B/RHP Zach Milano (Shenedahowa)
Carves up batters with a big, imposing leg kick, a strong lower half and core, and a big arm.

FB: 80-84 T85 ⛽️
CB: 70-73 sharp, with late life ↙️#NYSGames pic.twitter.com/kgxyauUoV3
— PBR New York (@PBRNewYork) June 29, 2023