For the last time this year, our staff has updated the state’s 2026 rankings with the offseason in full force.
We’ve expanded the list slightly to include a few fall standouts, whether it be at showcases, tournaments, or other events.
Below we’ve touched on some of the top 2026 prospects in the state, many of whom committed before the updated recruiting rules, as well as a few noteworthy prospects who impacted the top of the updated board.
We’ll spotlight more players as the week rolls on, but for now here are some prospects trending upward in this class as we head into the offseason.
TOP OF THE CLASS
The top four in the class remain the same with ATH/UTIL Ethan Bass (Glenbrook North; Illinois) holding down the top spot once again. Bass is athletic enough to profile all over the field defensively, has a potent right-handed bat with advanced feel to hit with developing gap-to-gap power and also shows high-end stuff when he jumps on the mound. The Illinois commit has plenty of ceiling left to his game as well, despite how high his current floor is.
