A talent‑rich landscape
Delaware’s high school baseball scene is buzzing after the release of the 2026 Prep Baseball All‑State First Team, a roster that caps a spring season filled with breakout performances and dramatic upsets.
Seventeen seniors from a dozen schools across the state earned the prestigious first‑team nod, spanning positions from catcher to pitcher and even two‑way standouts.
Among the catchers, Dover’s Ryan Perkins and Middletown’s Hunter Walsh both made the cut, each graduating in 2026 and already drawing attention from college scouts.
Infielders such as Osiah Kelley of Sussex Central and Sean Luxton of Newark Charter join them, while Conrad’s Justin O’Connor and Mark Spoor round out a deep middle‑infielder group graduating a year later.
Outfielders like Carter Bean from Dover and Gavin Evans of Caravel Academy add speed and power, while pitchers such as Julian Christman of Lake Forest and Vincent Evans III of Seaford headline the mound talent.
Two‑way players Graham Clark of St. Mark’s, Doron Griffin of Newark Charter and Dylan Grise of Indian River showcase the versatility that has become a hallmark of Delaware’s emerging talent.
The selections reflect not only individual excellence but also the growing competitiveness of high school baseball across the state, setting the stage for the next chapter at the collegiate level.