Oklahoma State lands at No. 25 in baseball America’s 2026 Recruiting Class Rankings
Jupiter,FL – Oklahoma State’s 2026 recruiting class has been ranked No. 25 nationally by Baseball America, continuing a trend of consistent recruiting success under coach Josh Holliday. The class,evaluated towards the end of the 2025 summer circuit,currently lacks a player ranked in the Top 100 Draft Prospects for 2026 but features several intriguing athletes.
Leading the Cowboys’ class is Rock Arnold, a 6-foot-1, 190-pound infielder with a lean, athletic frame. arnold possesses present bat and hand speed,utilizing a slightly-uphill swing path geared towards lifting the baseball. He demonstrates adjustability in his swing and has shown the ability too impact the baseball, particularly to the pull side. defensively,Arnold has an above-average arm from the left side of the infield.
Jeffrey-Todd Darden is another premier athlete in the class, boasting double-plus running speed and the potential to stick in center field. Darden exhibits plus bat speed and has demonstrated the ability to generate quality contact, though his offensive game requires further polish.
Infielder Dylan Bowen, also old for the class, adds strength to his compact frame and runs well with solid arm strength. He displays quickness in his hands and projects as a player who will be ready to contribute on campus.
Also highlighted in the Baseball America report was Santarelli, whose power is considered game-changing and coudl lead to him being drafted within the first 3-5 rounds of the 2025 MLB Draft. parker Van Engelenhoven, a 6-foot-5, 220-pound pitcher, is another player to watch, with a fastball up to 93 mph and a valuable low-80s slider.
