Prep Baseball Texas kicked off the 2025 season with two electric Preseason All-State events, showcasing some of the finest arms across the Lone Star State. Hosted at premier venues—Rice University and TCU—these events brought together the best high school pitchers from Texas.

The talent on display was nothing short of extraordinary, with 7 pitchers breaking the 90-mph threshold and 12 exceeding 88 mph. Leading the charge was Josh Horvath, who clocked an event-high 93.4 mph, setting the tone for a competitive season ahead.

In this article, we break down the rankings for both upperclass and underclass pitchers, featuring 16 upperclass standouts and 11 rising stars from the underclass. Dive in as we highlight the arms that impressed the most and set the stage for a thrilling year in Texas high school baseball.

Pitchers - Upperclass

Graeson Register RHP / 3B / Greenwood, TX / 2026 "A Future Gamer and Texas A&M commit, RHP Graeson Register (Midland Greenwood, 2026) continues to raise his profile with every outing. Standing out for his easy, athletic delivery, he moves exceptionally well down the mound, allowing him to command four pitches with impressive precision. His fastball sits 88–89 mph—having touched the low 90s—accompanied by a curveball (75–76 mph), a slider (77–78 mph), and a changeup (79–81 mph). He delivered an electric performance at the Future Games and looks primed for a monster junior season."

Aiden Shreve RHP / Pieper, TX / 2026 "Aiden Shreve (Pieper, 2026), a 6'4", 200-pound RHP and Baylor commit is an exciting prospect with a highly projectable frame and a bright future. A Future Games participant last summer, his progression over the last two years has been fun to watch, and he’s only scratching the surface of where he’s headed. His delivery is smooth and efficient, utilizing his lower half well and working over his front leg with strong chest engagement. The fastball sits 87-90 mph, topping at 91, with solid plane and the ability to play both down in the zone and elevated. He’s a strike thrower and projects to gain more velocity as he continues to mature. His slider (78-81 mph) flashes sharp action and has the potential to be a consistent out pitch with improved release. The changeup (81-83 mph) features tail and sink, showing as a quality secondary pitch with continued development. With his physicality and upside, he’s a must-watch arm in the coming years."

Josh Horvath RHP / OF / Round Rock, TX / 2026 "At 6’3” and 185 pounds, RHP/OF Josh Horvath (Round Rock, 2026) boasts a highly projectable frame and some of the loudest tools in Texas among uncommitted prospects. He moves effortlessly down the mound, generating a clean, explosive arm action that allows his fastball to reach 93.4 mph with more in the tank. His curveball (78–80 mph) and changeup (85 mph) round out an intriguing three-pitch mix, all delivered with noticeable ease and command."

Kortland Stovall LHP / OF / Mount Pleasant, TX / 2026 "A Future Gamer who continues to make big strides, LHP Kortland Stovall (Mount Pleasant, 2026; Texas State commit) has elevated his fastball into the 86-88 mph range and flashes even more upside. Standing 6 2 and 188 pounds, he repeats his delivery well and works with a calm, slow heartbeat on the mound. The left-hander pairs an easy motion with a strong, projectable frame, making him one of the latest standouts from Mount Pleasant. His curveball now sits 78-79 mph, serving as a reliable put-away pitch against lefties, while his 80-82 mph changeup plays off the fastball nicely. As he keeps improving, Stovall remains a top 2026 arm to watch in Texas."

Carson Sharp C / 1B / Liberty Hill, TX / 2026 "On the mound, Sharp works exclusively from the stretch, featuring a fastball that sits 89-90 mph with tail and sink to the arm side and solid life in the zone. His low release height adds deception and enhances the effectiveness of his pitches. His slider (80-82 mph) shows short, sweeping action with spin rates up to 2510 rpm, and his changeup (83-85 mph) features turnover action with fair deception. Sharp's delivery and arm action work well, and his raw stuff indicates significant upside as his velocity and secondary pitches continue to develop. He is part of an exciting group of multi-talented prospects in the 2026 class."