15 Greater Akron High School Baseball Players to Watch in 2026

From Walsh Jesuit to CVCA, these standout players are set to shine on the diamond this season.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 9:56am

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High school baseball is underway across Ohio, and Greater Akron is home to some of the top talent in the state. This list highlights 15 players to keep an eye on during the 2026 season, including standouts from Walsh Jesuit, Highland, CVCA, and more. These players have already made a name for themselves with impressive stats, all-district and all-state honors, and commitments to play at the collegiate level.

Why it matters

Greater Akron has a rich history of producing top-tier high school baseball talent, and this year's crop of players is poised to continue that tradition. These athletes not only represent the future of the sport in the region, but their performances can also impact their teams' success and the overall competitiveness of high school baseball in Ohio.

The details

The list includes pitchers like Walsh Jesuit's Aidan Sullivan, a University of Tennessee recruit who was a first-team All-Ohio selection last season, and Highland's Ethan Miller, who was named the Suburban League American Conference Pitcher of the Year. On the offensive side, players like Walsh Jesuit's Nate Mansbery (University of Michigan recruit) and Highland's Braden Myser (Ohio University recruit) are expected to lead their teams with their impressive batting averages, on-base percentages, and power numbers. Other standouts include Barberton's Trey Clayton, who has committed to Tiffin University, and CVCA's Braden Lancy, a Bryant and Stratton recruit.

  • The 2026 high school baseball season is underway across Ohio.
  • Last season, Walsh Jesuit was a Division II state semifinalist, and CVCA was a Division III regional runner-up.
  • District champions in 2025 included Walsh Jesuit, Stow, Green, Hudson (Division II), and CVCA, St. Vincent-St. Mary (Division III).

The players

Aidan Sullivan

A University of Tennessee recruit, Sullivan was Walsh Jesuit's ace right-hander last season, earning first-team All-Ohio and all-district honors in Division II with a 5-1 record, 0.63 ERA, and 96 strikeouts.

Nate Mansbery

A University of Michigan recruit, Mansbery was a first-team All-Ohio and all-district selection in Division II last season, batting .494 with a .548 on-base percentage and .852 slugging percentage.

Braden Myser

An Ohio University recruit, Myser helped guide Highland to an undefeated Suburban League American Conference championship last season, earning first-team All-Ohio and all-district honors in Division III.

Ethan Miller

Miller was named the Suburban League American Conference Pitcher of the Year last season, going 6-0 with a 0.95 ERA and 66 strikeouts for Highland.

Trey Clayton

Clayton batted .361 last season with a .459 on-base percentage and .598 slugging percentage as Barberton's leadoff hitter, earning first-team all-district and All-Suburban League American Conference honors.

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What they’re saying

“Greater Akron always features talented high school baseball players. Here are some of the top standouts to watch during the 2026 season.”

— Michael Beaven, Author

What’s next

As the 2026 season progresses, fans and scouts will be closely monitoring the performances of these 15 players to see how they fare against top competition and whether any emerge as potential college or professional prospects.

The takeaway

The Greater Akron region continues to be a hotbed for high school baseball talent, with this year's crop of standout players poised to lead their teams to success and potentially earn opportunities to play at the next level. These athletes' dedication, skill, and competitiveness will be on full display throughout the 2026 season.