By Toby Bicknell
Texas Scouting Director
Twiiter: @PBR_Texas

It's been a long, action-packed fall season throughout Texas. Much has happened over the course of the two-plus months since the launch of PBR Texas, all of which is reflected in our comprehensive 2018 Texas Top 100.

The talent level in this state is second-to-none, always known for producing power arms. The 2018 class is no different with 8 of the top 10 players being pitchers with high-end stuff.

This is the first PBR Texas rankings with updates to come in the early spring, after our three winter events and before the high school season kicks off. To see our complete list of events click here.

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RHP/1B Grayson Rodriguez (Nacogdoches Central HS) takes the #1 spot in our ranking. The 6-foot-5, 210-pound Texas A&M recruit is a powerful young player. The right-hander showcases a fastball topping out at 94 mph with a slider that has good depth at 78-79 mph. The left-handed hitter also possesses light-tower power at the plate with an advanced feel for hitting.

RHP Mason Englert (Forney HS), the 6-foot-3, 200-pound Texas A&M recruit possesses that rare blend of high-ceiling upside with present electric stuff and pitchability.

At number 3 is RHP Marcelo Perez (J.B. Alexander HS). The 5-foot-11, 165-pound TCU recruit had a stellar summer, showing a low-90's fastball and a swing-and-miss slider.

RHP/SS Derrick Cherry (Goose Creek Memorial HS) the 6-foot-1, 185-pound Houston recruit is another two-way talent that shows athleticism and high-end all-around tools. Rounding out the top 5 is Adam Kloffenstein (Magnolia HS). The 6-foot-5, 200-pound TCU recruit showcases an upper-80's fastball and a swing-and-miss slider.

A look at the Top 10:

	Name	State	School	Class	Pos	Commitment
1	Grayson Rodriguez	TX	Central Heights	2018	RHP	Texas A&M
2	Mason Englert	TX	Forney	2018	RHP	Texas A&M
3	Marcelo Perez	TX	J. B. Alexander	2018	SS	Texas Christian
4	Derrick Cherry	TX	Goose Greek Memorial	2018	SS	Houston
5	Adam Kloffenstein	TX	Magnolia	2018	RHP	Texas Christian
6	Hunter Watson	TX	Pottsboro	2018	3B	Texas A&M
7	Simeon Woods - Richardson	TX	Kempner	2018	RHP	Texas A&M
8	Jordan Groshans	TX	Magnolia	2018	SS	Kansas
9	Ty Madden	TX	Cypress Ranch	2018	RHP	Rice
10	Kolby Kubichek	TX	Bryan	2018	RHP	Texas

 >>CLICK HERE to view to entire 2018 Texas Top 100