Texas High School Baseball: Top 25 Player Rankings

From seasoned seniors to rising juniors, these athletes showcase the state's extraordinary depth of talent.

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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Texas high school baseball is already heating up, and this year's Top 25 players showcase the state's extraordinary depth of talent. From seasoned seniors to rising juniors, these athletes combine power, speed, and precision in a way that few programs in the country can match.

Why it matters

With scouts, college coaches, and MLB programs watching closely, this Top 25 is just the beginning of a season full of intrigue. From emerging juniors to seniors aiming for stardom, Texas high school baseball promises to deliver moments that will be remembered for years to come.

The details

Topping the list is Fort Worth Christian's Grady Emerson, whose left-handed swing and elite defensive skills at shortstop have scouts projecting him as the first high school player off the board in the 2026 MLB Draft. Not far behind are versatile two-way stars like Keller's Cole Koeninger, whose blazing fastball and power at the plate make him a matchup nightmare for any opponent. Several players made headlines with transfers or offseason moves that positioned them for breakout campaigns. Beyond the marquee names, Texas' Top 25 includes players who can change games in multiple ways.

  • Texas high school baseball is already heating up.

The players

Grady Emerson

A left-handed shortstop from Fort Worth Christian whose swing and defensive skills have scouts projecting him as the first high school player off the board in the 2026 MLB Draft.

Cole Koeninger

A versatile two-way star from Keller with a blazing fastball and power at the plate, making him a matchup nightmare for opponents.

Savion Sims

A 6-foot-8, 205-pound pitcher who transferred from Edmond Santa Fe to Plano Prestonwood Christian, where he hits triple digits with his fastball and has one of the most electric high school arms in the country.

Easton Autrey

The son of Corsicana head coach Heath Autrey, Easton went viral prior to the start of his junior season when he hit two home runs off the scoreboard at Globe Life Field, one reaching an estimated 544 feet.

Jorvorskie Lane Jr.

A transfer from Fort Worth O.D. Wyatt to Grapevine, Lane is one of the toolsiest talents in Texas, swiping 61 bases while hitting .588 with 57 RBIs for Wyatt last season before spending the summer playing for USA Baseball's 18U National Team.

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What they’re saying

“Texas high school baseball is already heating up, and this year's Top 25 players showcase the state's extraordinary depth of talent.”

— Levi Payton, Author (si.com)

The takeaway

From emerging juniors to seniors aiming for stardom, Texas high school baseball promises to deliver moments that will be remembered for years to come, with scouts, college coaches, and MLB programs watching closely.