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Tournaments  | Story | 11/9/2026

Class of 2028 Rankings Risers

Jason Phillips
Anthony Gambardella
Donovan May
Brayden Powell
Complete Class of 2028 Rankings
 

Beau Cazin, SS, Blaine, Minn. 
Previous Rank: 265 | Current Rank: 84

One of the big winners coming out of the WWBA Underclass World Championship in Fort Myers, Florida was outfielder Beau Cazin. The 6-foot-1, 185-pound left-handed hitter was named to the All-Tournament Team after a 7-for-13 performance for Spects National 2028 Friedrichs. With his innate feel to control the barrel with a hanging trigger, he recorded numerous loud barrels finishing with six doubles over six games. The University of Kentucky commit could always hit but the power really started to show up in games over the past year where his slugging percentage went up by over 200 points. A well-deserved bump in the rankings for Cazin who displays all the skills and traits to keep rising as he continues to mature and add strength. 




Tyler Caperton, SS, Brandy Station, Va.       
Previous Rank: HF | Current Rank: 83

Quite possibly the biggest rise in the 2028 rankings belongs to Tyler Caperton from Eastern View High School in Culpeper, Virginia. The 6-foot, 152-pound switch-hitter came into 2026 as a High Follow and heads into 2027 as the No. 1 ranked shortstop in the Virginia state class. Caperton played in only two events this year on the PG circuit and was named to the All-Tournament Team in both with big performances that merit the rankings jump. Between the WWBA Underclass and WWBA World Championships, he finished 16-for-35 with 11 RBI and 18 runs scored. With his plus speed and athletic actions on the dirt, the Virginia commit has firmly entrenched his name as a prospect to monitor in the 2028 MLB draft class.  
 

Jhon Rodriguez, RHP, Fort Myers, Fla.      
Previous Rank: 210 | Current Rank: 132 

The 6-foot-2, 203-pound right-handed pitcher has seen his fastball velocity jump from 86 mph to 93 mph in a little over a year on the PG circuit. To go along with the increased velocity, the Georgia Tech commit has tightened up the breaking ball while gaining confidence with the changeup as he continues to add to his present strong frame. Rodriguez is only breaking the surface of his true potential after recording 46 strikeouts in 29 and 1/3 innings to go along with a 1.19 ERA during the ’26 PG season. 
 
Gavin Greene, C, Alpharetta, Ga.      
Previous Rank: 218 | Current Rank: 116

Greene is no stranger to playing up against older competition as the 5-foot-11, 175-pound catcher has been starting behind the plate for perennial powerhouse Blessed Trinity since stepping on campus as a freshman. The WWBA World Championship in Jupiter was no different as the Auburn commit delivered as usual with an All-Tournament Team selection. The right-handed hitter drove in seven runs on a pair of homeruns and a double to finish with a 1.722 on base plus slugging percentage over four games. Greene brings a lot to the table with his leadership and defensive skills behind the plate, while consistently making hard contact in the box. During the ’26 PG season, his power numbers increased while striking out only seven times in 112 at-bats. 

Ty Brandes, SS, Merritt Island, Fla.      
Previous Rank: 481 | Current Rank: 191

The 5-foot-11, 175-pound switch-hitting shortstop was practically unstoppable this year at the dish from both sides of the plate as he finished with a .500 batting average and a 1.216 on base plus slugging percentage over 64 at-bats. He was named to the All-Tournament Team at all three WWBA events he played in, culminating with an 8-for-14 performance as an underclassman in Jupiter. One of the biggest risers in the entire ’28 class, the Auburn commit put together an unforgettable summer highlighted by a 15-pitch opposite field single in Jupiter to plate a pair of runs after starting down in the count 0-and-2.  

-Jason Phillips 

Sean Rodesiler, LHP/1B, Mooresville (NC)
Previous Rank: 230 | Current Rank: 115


The 6-foot-2 southpaw Rodesiler jumped up 105 spots in the recent 2028 rankings refresh, after putting together a dominant 2026 campaign on the mound. He pitched to a 0.35 ERA across 20 innings of work at PG events this summer, allowing just four hits which came out to a .062 batting average against. He struck out 42 batters to just eight walks allowed, while finishing the calendar year with a whiff rate of sixty percent. The Duke commit gets a ton of swings and misses from his fastball/slider pairing, making this big bump in the rankings a well-deserved push. Rodesiler is currently the no. 2 ranked left-hander and the no. 21 prospect in North Carolina. 


Ashton Pittman, OF/LHP, Trinity (NC)
Previous Rank: 229 | Current Rank: 158

The two-way prospect Pittman had an impressive summer on both sides of the ball. At the plate, the 6-foot-3 lefty hitter hit to a .469 average with three home runs, six doubles and 29 runs in 28 games at PG events. He swings a well-controlled barrel with natural feel to adjust throughout the zone. He can be both a speed and power threat, making him a very intriguing talent on the offensive side of the ball. Pittman also pitched to a 0.32 ERA across 21.2 innings of work, collecting 28 strikeouts along the way. He showed excellent feel for spinning his sharp slider, pairing it well off his mid-80s heater. The jump up to no. 158 in the class for the toolsy Wake Forest commit should have come as no surprise.

Josh Gunning, 3B/MIF, Haymarket (VA)
Previous Rank: 500 | Current Rank: 183

The East Carolina commit jumped over 300 spots in the recent 2028 rankings update, landing at no. 197 in the class. The third baseman Gunning wears a silky glove that is reliable at three infield positions. He pairs his defensive capabilities with a very consistent barrel that can do damage. The 5-foot-10 righty hitter hit .400 across 14 games this summer, tallying 14 runs and four extra-base hits. He is a career .427 hitter at PG events, and has continued to improve as a power threat over the last couple of years. Gunning is simply a gamer that continues to perform at a high level, making him very deserving of this push inside the top 200. 


Hank Vosik, SS/2B, Lincoln (NE)
Previous Rank: 330 | Current Rank: 228

Vosik was a name that really stood out this summer, both via the eye-test and in the box score. The 6-foot-2 lefty hitter slashed .438/.542/.734 across 29 games at PG events this summer. He swings an extremely consistent barrel that can adjust to spin and play with velocity. Vosik scored 25 runs, drove in 24 and tallied 10 extra-base hits. The Nebraska-native has recently committed to Duke after turning in a dominant 2026 campaign, particularly on the offensive side of the ball. The middle-infielder Vosik is currently the no. 1 ranked prospect in Nebraska and was the well-deserved recipient of a 100-spot leap in the recent 2028 rankings update.

Conor Dietz, LHP/OF, Wading River (NY)
Previous Rank: 500 | Current Rank: 483

The 6-foot-1 southpaw and New York native Dietz has quickly blossomed into one of the top arms in the northeast. In the past 12 months, his fastball jumped from 82 to 89 mph, and his secondary stuff has seen major improvements as well. He put together impressive outings in front of a lot of important eyeballs this past Fall. Dietz struck out nine batters both at the Northeast Qualifier and Underclass, and was also impressive down in Jupiter. He posted a 1.73 ERA with 33 punchouts and just six walks across 24.1 innings of work at PG events this year. The Coastal Carolina commit jumped up to 382 in the recent update and will likely keep climbing the ranks as he continues to make strides.

-Anthony Gambardella
 
Kash Sissener, RHP/OF, Santa Clara, Utah. 
Previous Rank: 216 | Current Rank: 161 

Sissener was one of the bigger winners at the WWBA Underclass World Championship and continues to trend up as a legitimate two-way prospect in the 2028 class. The 6-foot-3, 186-pound prospect hit .455 during the event and showed an impressive combination of physicality and offensive upside. There is easy juice in the frame with fast hands and plenty of barrel speed. On the mound, he has been up to 93 with the fastball and shows quality feel for multiple secondary offerings. He flashes feel for spin, creates chase at the top of the zone, and has some of the louder two-way tools in the class. 
 
Kade Maltz, OF/RHP, Key West, Fla.
Previous Rank: 224 | Current Rank: 170 

Has continued to establish himself as one of the better two-way prospects in the 2028 class over the past few months. Hit .500 across the WWBA Underclass World Championship and WWBA World Championship while showing a polished offensive profile. The hands stay connected throughout the move with a direct path to contact and the ability to impact the baseball to all fields. The fastball has been up to 93 and is complemented by a quality secondary mix. Curveball at 76-78 shows tight two-plane break and flashes a change-up in the low to mid 80’s. Committed to North Carolina State. 

Matthew Prior, RHP, San Diego, Calif.
Previous Rank: 279 | New Rank: 178 

Prior continues to trend upward with a projectable 6-foot-4, 185-pound frame and a live arm on the mound. The right-hander works with a fastball in the low 90s and pairs it with a slider in the low-to-mid 80s that shows quality shape & late bite. An easy operation with clean movement down the slope. There’s plenty of projection remaining, and the arm speed stands out. The look of a pitcher who could continue making jumps in the 2028 class. Committed to UCLA. 
 
Canyon Koonce, OF, Brownsburg, Ind.
Previous Rank: 261 | New Rank: 177 

Standout performer at the PG WWBA Underclass World Championship, Koonce hit .500 in 16 at-bats. Has always shown pure hit traits and standout bat-to-ball skills from the left side. The swing works with easy rhythm and a direct path through the zone. Strong offensive performer who continues to trend upward. One of the better pure hitters in the 2028 class. Committed to Vanderbilt. 
 
Tyler Howard, RHP/INF, Rockingham, Va.
Previous Rank: 500 | New Rank: 199 

One of the bigger movers in the class, Howard showed an intriguing two-way profile this fall. The 6-foot-4 right-hander has been up to 89 mph with the fastball, complementing it with a low-70s changeup that shows depth and an upper-70s slider with tight action. His loose arm and projectable frame give him plenty of upside on the mound, with room to continue adding velocity. Offensively, shows present strength with direct hands and quality bat speed. Stays in his lower half well throughout the move. Committed to Virginia. 

-Brayden Powell


Ben Byeman, OF, Redmond, Wash.
Previous Rank: 322 | Current Rank: 85

Byeman made a significant jump following an impressive year at the plate. The Mississippi State commit posted a .378/.544/.743 slash line with six home runs and 23 RBI, drawing 25 walks against just 14 strikeouts. One of his loudest performances came at the 17U Fall World Series at East Cobb, where he launched a 410-foot home run with an exit velocity of 102 mph. Byeman's production carried across the summer and fall, earning multiple All-Tournament Team selections, including at the WWBA Underclass World Championship. He also earned MVP honors at the 17U Fall World Series at East Cobb, going 6-for-11 with two doubles, two home runs and six RBI.

Max Wilkerson, SS, Saint Johns, Fla.
Previous Rank: 393 | Current Rank: 112

Wilkerson took a significant leap in the national rankings after impressing evaluators with his natural hitting ability. The switch-hitter backed up those impressions with a .432/.546/.770 slash line, collecting 10 doubles, three triples, three home runs and 22 RBI. He also drew 20 walks against just seven strikeouts and swiped 23 bases. Wilkerson earned four All-Tournament Team selections throughout the year. His athleticism, soft hands and ability to make plays across the infield added further value to his profile at shortstop.

Kasen Langerhans, SS, Round Rock, Texas
Previous Rank: 221 | Current Rank: 138

Langerhans climbed in the national rankings following a strong finish to the year. The left-handed hitter posted a .364/.446/.597 slash line with six triples, three doubles and 23 RBI. His bat speed and ability to impact the baseball to all fields stood out, while his athleticism, lateral range and soft hands were evident at shortstop. Langerhans earned five All-Tournament Team selections in 2026, capping an impressive year on the field.

Andrew Thompson, OF, Hoover, Ala.
Previous Rank: 320 | Current Rank: 146

Thompson continued to climb the national rankings following a productive year and strong performances across multiple tournaments. The left-handed hitter posted a .354/.471/.696 slash line with five doubles, five triples, four home runs and 26 RBI, while stealing 21 bases without being caught. Thompson earned three All-Tournament Team selections in 2026, along with MVP honors at the 16U PG Hoover Classic and 17U/18U PG Deep South Fall Select. A 6.34 runner with a strong arm, he has the athleticism to handle center field and impact the game on both sides of the ball.

Cooper Dewaal, SS, Keedysville, Md.
Previous Rank: 342 | Current Rank: 155

Dewaal made a strong move up the national rankings, with his offensive potential continuing to draw attention. The 6-foot-2, 195-pound left-handed hitter posted a .549 on-base percentage, drawing 20 walks against just 10 strikeouts. His standout moment came at the WWBA Championships in Jupiter, where he recorded a 98 mph exit velocity on a home run, showcasing his ability to impact the baseball with authority. His projectable build and natural strength provide plenty of intrigue as he continues to mature.

-Donovan May
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