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Grady Emerson Is The #1 High School Baseball Player In The Country

March 13, 2026
Grady Emerson is the nation's top-ranked high school baseball player, a Texas commit and projected high MLB Draft pick training under Rusty Greer.

Grady Emerson transferred to Fort Worth Christian for his senior year to work with Rusty Greer, the former Rangers outfielder who now coaches there. The move made sense: Emerson is the top-ranked high school player in the country, a left-handed hitting shortstop with range and bat speed that's drawn Bobby Witt Jr. comparisons.

He's won four gold medals with USA Baseball and committed to Texas, though he's projected as a high pick in the MLB Draft. Whether he ends up in Austin or goes pro, Emerson's trajectory points to the highest levels of the sport.