Arizona stands out as a hub for baseball talent, producing numerous players with aspirations of reaching Division I colleges or even professional leagues. The state’s favorable weather for most of the year, coupled with its substantial population—especially in areas like Phoenix—ensures that the pool of talent keeps expanding.
The high school graduating class of 2025 is shaping up to be another promising group that scouts from various levels can closely monitor for the sport’s next rising stars.
Based on insights from Prep Baseball Report, a list featuring the top 20 players from this senior class has been curated, showcasing the versatile skills among those who made the ranking.
Top 20 Arizona baseball prospects from Class of 2025
1. SS/3B Boston Kellner, Hamilton
Hit .462 with 12 home runs and 29 RBIs in 104 at-bats as a junior last spring. Walked 23 times while striking out 16. Contributed on the mound as well, recording a 6-4 win-loss record and a 2.87 ERA in 12 appearances. Runs a 6.96 60-time and has shown to have a strong arm in the infield, reaching an infield throwing velocity of 90mph. Kellner is committed to play college baseball at Texas A&M.
2. RHP Brett Crossland, Corona Del Sol
The Texas commit joins Corona Del Sol after spending the previous two seasons of his high school career with Mountain Pointe. As a junior last spring, the 6-foot-6, 240 flamethrower had an 8-1 win-loss record with a 2.24 ERA in 11 appearances. He also struck out 94 batters while walking 22 in 56.1 innings pitched. His pitch arsenal includes a 95mph fastball with a 2450 spin rate, a 76-78mph curveball, a 75-77mph slider and an 85-86mph changeup.
3. RHP Jack Lafflam, Brophy College Prep
The 6’6 Arizona commit returns for one final prep season, where he could look to raise his stock and be a potential MLB draft pick. Having a fastball that reaches 93mph with a 2302 spin rate, Lafflam also throws a 74-79mph curveball and a 77-78mph slider. Lafflam is committed to Arizona, who he will join in the fall.
4. OF/C Caleb Danzeisen, Valley Christian
The 6’2, 195 Danzeisen hit .524 with seven home runs and 42 RBIs in 84 at-bats, striking out seven times while walking 21. A versatile defender, Danzeisen plays both catcher and outfield frequently, with his pop time from behind the plate clocking in between 1.97-2.15 seconds while his outfield throwing velocity has reached speeds of up to 87mph. Committed to Arizona, Danzeisen could be in line for another breakout campaign this spring.
5. RHP/OF Andrew Jacobs, Mountain Ridge
So far this season, the 6’2 Arizona commit has pitched in one game and has a 1-0 win-loss record and a 1.17 ERA. Jacobs throws hard, with his fastball reaching speeds of up to 92mph and possessing a 2476 spin rate. He also has a 74-76mph slider and an 80-82mph changeup.
6. C/1B Joe Forbes, Mountain Ridge
Last spring, the 6’3 Arizona commit hit .396 with two home runs and six RBIs, striking out 12 times and walking 12 times in 48 at-bats. Playing first base as well, Forbes is primarily deployed as a catcher, where his 1.97-2.05 second pop time makes it hard for base runners to try and steal off of him. As a hitter, he is a tough out to get with his ability to hit for hard contact, with his bat exit velocity reaching 102mph.
7. OF/C Braden Watson, Liberty
Last spring, the UCSB commit hit .368 with five home runs and 24 RBIs in 87 at-bats, striking out 15 times and walking 17. He also hit five doubles and two triples. His size makes him more of a fit for the outfield, as he stands at 6’4, but he also can be deployed as a catcher, where his longer frame makes for a quick pop time, ranging anywhere from 1.86-1.94 seconds.
8. OF Hagen Wright, Red Mountain
Committed to Arizona State, Wright could be in line for a big year in his final high school campaign. His 6’5, 215 frame is a good size for the outfield and despite having size, he knows how to use it well, being able to run a 60 in 7.14 seconds. Wright also has a knack for being a solid contact hitter, with his fastest exit velocity off the bat being 105mph. Red Mountain could rely on Wright heavily this season if it wants to see success.
9. RHP/OF Zane Burns, Corona Del Sol
Entering his senior season, Burns could be eyeing even more attention as he looks to raise his stock even more. Despite being an outfielder as well, Burns has mostly been used as a pitcher over the last couple of seasons and has been able to hone in on his pitch speed, with his fastball reaching a velocity of 88mph with a 2217 spin rate. He also has an 82-84mph slider. He is committed to Oklahoma State.
10. SS/RHP Jaiden Lo Re, Corona Del Sol
The BYU commit returns for one final go-around with Corona Del Sol. Lo Re brings immense versatility, showing that he can be relied upon when getting the call to pitch while also being more than capable of manning the shortstop spot. He is fast, capable of running a 6.89 60-time and also has a strong arm that can reach speeds of 87mph from the infield, making Lo Re someone to watch this season.
11. RHP Benton Hickman, Brophy Prep
The 6’1, 168 Arizona commit is listed as a pitcher but also has experience playing catcher, third base, second base, and outfield, showcasing a skillset that makes him extremely versatile. Finishing at 24-7 last season, Hickman could be relied upon even more this season to help Brophy go all the way.
12. OF/3B Jayden Garrison, Desert Vista
Last spring, the San Francisco commit hit .361 with a home run and 13 RBIs, striking out 17 times and walking 14 times in 97 at-bats. As a baserunner, his 7.08 60-time was evident, as he managed to steal nine bases. A strong fielder with good bat-to-ball skills, Garrison could be a big key for Desert Vista this season before coming to the Bay Area to begin his college career.
13. C/3B Cooper Clouser, Corona Del Sol
Seeing limited action last spring, where he only played in six games, Clouser hit .188 in 16 at-bats, striking out six times and walking four. Behind the dish, Clouser has a 1.87-2.00 second pop time while reaching a throwing speed of 80mph. After his senior season, it could be expected that Clouser will fulfill his commitment to Arizona State and join its program next fall.
14. 1B/OF Ganon Dwyer, Catalina Foothills
Last spring, the 6’3 prospect hit .436 with five home runs and 32 RBIs in 78 at-bats, striking out 20 times while walking 22. He also hit 11 doubles and a triple. In four games this season, Dwyer has picked up right where he left off, currently hitting .417 in 12 at-bats. His bat exit velocity has reached 100mph while on the basepaths; he runs a 7.43 60-time. Dwyer is currently without a commitment.
15. OF/2B Jaylen Payne, Hamilton
During the previous spring season, the 5’10 prospect achieved a batting average of .333, accumulating 26 RBIs over 102 at-bats, with eight strikeouts and 12 walks. He also recorded 10 doubles and a triple. While presently pledged to Central Arizona JC, Payne has the upcoming season and the next to enhance his draft prospects before selecting a four-year institution to join.
16. C/1B Brock Cross, Lake Havasu
Last season as a junior, Cross maintained an impressive .565 batting average, hitting 10 home runs and driving in 44 RBIs from 92 at-bats, while walking 13 times and striking out five. Although primarily a catcher for Lake Havasu, he also plays first base; his impressive pop time of 1.87-2.00 seconds makes it challenging for runners to steal bases on him. He will be continuing his baseball career at Washington State.
17. RHP Ryan Caruso, Corona Del Sol
Standing at 6’0 and weighing 175 pounds, this Arizona State commit seeks to captivate scouts with his powerful throwing skills, featuring a fastball that can reach up to 89 mph alongside a 2532 spin rate. His pitch repertoire also consists of a 77 mph curveball, a slider clocking in at 75-76 mph, and an 81 mph changeup.
18. RHP/C Landon Sloan, Estrella Foothills
As a junior last spring, the GCU commit achieved a batting average of .356 with 21 hits and 19 RBIs in 92 at-bats, striking out 11 times and earning 13 walks. Additionally, he appeared on the mound nine times (with one start), finishing with a 2-0 win-loss record, a 1.15 ERA, and striking out 24 batters while walking 15 over 18.1 innings pitched.
19. LHP/OF Mickey Fox, Yuma Catholic
Fox boasted a 9-2 win-loss record last spring, along with a solid 1.63 ERA in 12 appearances. He struck out 106 batters and walked 34 across 55.2 innings. At the plate, he recorded a .430 batting average and drove in 23 RBIs in 86 at-bats, striking out 14 times while also walking 11. The Saint Mary’s commit showcases a pitching arsenal that includes an 86.6 mph fastball with a spin rate of 2357, a 76 mph curveball, a slider ranging from 72-76 mph, and a changeup clocking in at 77-79 mph.
20. OF/3B Gavin Mesa, Chaparral
Last spring, he posted a batting average of .257, with one home run and 15 RBIs in 74 at-bats, resulting in 24 strikeouts and nine walks. He also had three doubles and two triples. Mesa’s exit velocity has peaked at 98 mph, making him a challenging player to retire. Currently uncommitted, an impressive year could attract interest from high-level programs.
