
Troy High School Stars Shine on Prep Baseball’s Top 150 Freshman List
Two Troy High School players earn top rankings on Prep Baseball’s elite freshman list, underscoring the program’s growing national impact.
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Two Troy High School players earn top rankings on Prep Baseball’s elite freshman list, underscoring the program’s growing national impact.

Right‑hander Marcos Paz, a former top‑35 recruit, pledged to the University of Georgia after a 1‑4, 9.20 ERA season at LSU, bringing experience to a staff reshaped by the departure of 13 drafted players.

Marcos Paz, a right‑handed pitcher who posted a 9.20 ERA at LSU, has committed to Georgia, where manager Wes Johnson previously coached him.

A standout athlete whose honors, rankings and international commitments signal a bright future in the sport.

The 2026 All-Prep Baseball Team brings together the country's top 25 high school prospects, showcasing unprecedented offensive firepower, dominant pitching, and versatile two-way players who are already shaping the next wave of collegiate and MLB interest.

Bobbi, a close relative of a player, warns that the decision to hold the North Coast Classic in Oregon, Ohio, endangers teenage athletes as smoke from Canadian wildfires persists.

Two collegiate summer baseball franchises have returned to Indiana, revitalizing historic venues and drawing enthusiastic audiences as they seek to become community staples.

Devlan Daniel, a senior at Indian Hill High School, has been invited to the USA Baseball 18U National Team Trials in Cary, North Carolina, where he will vie for a place on the national roster while balancing commitments to Mississippi State and his upcoming football season.

Braylen Montgomery, a 6‑foot‑3, 217‑pound athlete ranked as the top outfielder in Louisiana and No. 91 overall in the 2026 class, has chosen the Gators over Oklahoma, marking the second recruit to follow coach Todd Butler from Oklahoma to Florida.

Florida baseball secures top outfield prospect Braylen Montgomery, who leaves a commitment to Oklahoma for the Gators, bolstered by assistant coach Todd Butler.

Braylen Montgomery, a highly ranked high school outfielder from Louisiana, has committed to the University of Florida after being released from his Oklahoma agreement, adding depth to the Gators' incoming class.
Four-star prospect Braylen Montgomery, a 6‑foot‑3, 217‑pound outfielder from Louisiana, has pledged to join the Florida Gators baseball program, turning down a prior commitment to Oklahoma and bringing a high‑ranked draft prospect into the SEC.
Braylen Montgomery, a No. 231 overall draft prospect and the fourth‑ranked player in Louisiana, has committed to the University of Florida after decommitting from Oklahoma.

St. Joseph Catholic’s Dominic Santarelli has become the first player to win the Prep Baseball Wisconsin Player of the Year award twice in a row, leading his team to a third straight state final and catching the eye of MLB scouts with a .562 average, 46 steals and a 115 mph exit velocity.

A July 1, 2026 showcase at Duluth’s Wade Stadium will host more than 25 players from the classes of 2027‑2030, integrating TrackMan, Vizual Edge and Blast Motion to provide data‑driven development and link prospects to national Future Games pipelines.

A look at the top performers recognized by the California Interscholastic Federation for their exceptional pitching and hitting across different classifications.

Delano bats, a wood‑composite design that mimics the performance of BBCOR metal bats, have surged in popularity among youth players, prompting leagues and event organizers to wrestle with how to classify and regulate the technology.

The fourth edition of the Prep Baseball All-American Game is set for September 19, 2026, at Miami’s loanDepot Park, with a workout day on the 18th. Organized by Prep Baseball, the event highlights top prospects, custom Mizuno uniforms, and a track record of producing first-round MLB draftees.

Fairfield Prep shortstop Ryan Ventrelle has been crowned the 2026 Gatorade Connecticut Baseball Player of the Year, recognizing his dual-threat performance on the diamond and his commitment off it.

Baseball Canada and Prep Baseball have announced a strategic alliance that will combine scouting expertise, event resources and promotional channels to strengthen the Canadian baseball pipeline and give athletes greater visibility on the national and continental stage.