Vanderbilt Baseball Flips 2026 Prospect James Tronstein from Stanford

James Tronstein, a highly touted middle infielder/outfielder from Los Angeles, California, had been committed to Stanford since May of 2024.

2026 Vanderbilt baseball commit James Tronstein | Credit @JTronny on Instagram

Vanderbilt baseball added another elite player to its already strong recruiting class this week, flipping a prospect from Stanford that had been committed for over a year.

James Tronstein, a highly touted middle infielder/outfielder from Los Angeles, California took to social media on Tuesday, September 23 to announce his commitment to the Commodores.

Blessed!! @VandyBoys @hwbaseball pic.twitter.com/GN3zdrRHZQ

— James Tronstein (@therealjtronny) September 24, 2025

Standing at 5-foot-11, 175 lbs., Tronstein is a dynamic talent with a high offensive ceiling. He is now the eleventh top-100 ranked talent in Vanderbilt's 2026 class, according to Perfect Game.

He currently suits up for Harvard Westlake High School which is ranked as one of the top teams in the state of California. Tronstein also previously spent time with Team USA, beginning with the developmental program before making the jump to 15U in 2022 and 2023.

Across his time with Team USA, the California native batted .362 and was a key piece of several massive team wins over the likes of Cuba, Puerto Rico and many more.

A bit of Tronstein's impressive ability at the plate can be seen in a social media video posted by Shooter Hunt from Prep Baseball in July of this year.

‘26 CF/SS James Tronstein (CA)

Barrel after barrel with controlled aggression. One of my fav prospects in the class. Dynamic athlete with polish & versatile defend tool.

5’11” 175@StanfordBSB recruit#MLBDraft || #18UTrials || @PrepBaseballCA pic.twitter.com/RwWCbrWbjV

— Shooter Hunt (@ShooterHunt) July 21, 2025

"Barrel after barrel with controlled aggression," Hunt said, "One of my [favorite] prospects in the class. Dynamic athlete with polish and versatile defend tool."

As of now, Vanderbilt holds 22 prospects in the 2026 recruiting class which is ranked as the top in the nation. The Commodores are looking this season to build on a strong 2025 season in which Vanderbilt won the SEC Tournament, but fell in the Nashville Regional.

2026 Vanderbilt Baseball Commits

1. OF Eric Booth, Jr. 6-foot, 207 lbs. - Bassfield, Mississippi
2. SS Aiden Ruiz, 5-foot-10, 165 lbs. - Queens, New York
3. LHP Bo Holloway, 6-foot-5, 215 lbs. - Nolensville, Tennessee
4. RHP Joseph Contreras, 6-foot-4, 195 lbs. - Alpharetta, Georgia
5. SS Keon Johnson, 6-foot-2, 196 lbs. - Macon, Georgia
6. OF Noah Wilson, 6-foot-2, 195 lbs. - Ooltewah, Tennessee
7. SS Gunner Skelton, 6-foot-, 195 lbs. - Columbia, Tennessee
8. 1B Collin Bland, 6-foot-3, 240 lbs. - Memphis, Tennessee
9. LHP RJ Cope, 6-foot-8, 250 lbs. - Lawrenceville, Georgia
10. SS Luke Williams, 6-foot, 180 lbs. - Murrysville, Pennsylvania
11. LHP Sean Duncan, 6-foot-3, 180 lbs. - Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
12. RHP Hudson Alpert, 6-foot-2, 204 lbs. - Denver, Colorado
13. RHP David Hinojosa, 6-foot-1, 190 lbs. - Corona, New York
14. RHP Jimmy Huard, 6-foot-3, 207 lbs. - Pembroke Pines, Florida
15. SS Jackson Melconian, 6-foot-1, 190 lbs. - Malvern, Pennsylvania
16. RHP Keller Bradley, 6-foot-6, 202 lbs. - Yardley, Pennsylvania
17. RHP Eli Herst, 6-foot-5, 205 lbs. - Seattle, Washington
18. 3B Kaleb Taylor, 6-foot-2, 205 lbs. - Bronx, New York
19. OF Michael Holt, 5-foot-11, 190 lbs. - Brentwood, Tennessee
20. RHP AJ Calio, 6-foot-2, 205 lbs. - West Chester, Pennsylvania
21. LHP Jameson Napper, 5-foot-11, 199 lbs. - Thompsons Station, Tennessee
22. OF James Tronstein, 5-foot-11, 175 lbs. - Los Angeles, California