Arizona Top Prospect Games: Quick Hits (2027's)
June 11, 2025
Phoenix, AZ – On Tuesday, June 10, the Prep Baseball Arizona staff hosted the second Top Prospect event of the summer, featuring 35 of the top uncommitted players from the 2027 class. Held at American Family Fields of Phoenix, the invite-only event included a full pro-style workout with a laser-timed 60 yard dash using VALD Performance, defensive evaluations, and batting practice tracked by TrackMan. Following the workout, pitchers were evaluated during live gameplay with TrackMan capturing all pitch data and metrics.
Below, we highlight several 2027 players who stood out to the Prep Baseball Arizona staff with their performances in this edition of Quick Hits.
For complete event results, click here.
Players listed in no particular order.
Hitters
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Tre Hallberg 3B / OF / Desert Ridge, AZ / 2027Rankings StateRank: 38 / POS: 6
Hallberg put together one of the louder BP rounds at the Arizona Top Prospect Games, showing consistent barrel accuracy and advanced bat speed. He creates explosive rotation with a flat, powerful path that produced a 104 mph exit velocity and 383-foot max distance. Pull-side backspin and aggressive intent stood out. |
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Erik Moo OF / 1B / Pinnacle, AZ / 2027Rankings StateRank: 18 / POS: 1
Moo impressed with a physical left-handed swing and strong feel for the barrel, driving the ball gap to gap with authority. He consistently created backspin and posted a 101 mph exit velocity with a 372-foot max distance. Advanced use of his lower half and efficient rhythm highlight his offensive ceiling. |
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Chase Heid OF / Sunrise Mountain, AZ / 2027Rankings StateRank: 62 / POS: 13
Heid showcased pull-side power with a 98 mph max exit velocity and a 360-foot peak distance. His large, athletic frame and aggressive swing mechanics give him intriguing upside. Added two opposite-field triples in game play, flashing impact speed and advanced barrel control. |
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Bryce Wood OF / C / Liberty , AZ / 2027Rankings StateRank: 47 / POS: 9
Wood impressed with explosive bat speed and present strength from the left side, producing a 98 mph exit velocity and 348-foot max distance. His balanced setup and coil create natural lift to the pull side. The athleticism and twitch stood out both in BP and game action. |
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Taylor Dodd OF / LHP / Casteel, AZ / 2027Rankings StateRank: 30 / POS: 4
Dodd turned in one of the better all-around performances with a balanced swing from both sides of the dish and athletic actions throughout his game. He consistently drove balls to all fields and reached a 345-foot max distance. Plus runner (6.65 60) with arm strength (86 mph OF velo) that adds to his two-way intrigue. High IQ player. |
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Derek Wilson OF / LHP / Red Mountain , AZ / 2027Rankings StateRank: 58 / POS: 12
Wilson impressed with switch-hit ability and mature at-bats from both sides, consistently finding barrels with a line-drive approach. He reached a 93 mph exit velocity and showed arm strength with a 91 mph throw from the outfield. His compact build and quick actions give him two-way potential moving forward. |
Catchers
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Israel Castillo C / 3B / Mountain Ridge, AZ / 2027Castillo showed two-way potential with a strong, accurate arm and polished actions both behind the plate and on the mound. Offensively, he produced a 95 mph exit velocity with a rhythmic right-handed swing and extension through contact. He flashed feel for a two-seam/slider combo on the mound and showed the ability to tunnel effectively for ground ball outs. |
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Maverick Bolen C / RHP / Horizon High School, AZ / 2027Rankings StateRank: 34 / POS: 4
Bolen showcased some of the event’s top raw power, posting a 102 mph exit velocity and 385-foot max distance with true backspin to all fields. Behind the plate, he flashed catch-and-throw ability with 1.89–2.22 pop times and a projectable arm. His extra-large frame and two-way upside make him an intriguing long-term follow. |
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Max Germaine C / 1B / Mountain View, AZ / 2027Rankings StateRank: 27 / POS: 3
Germaine impressed with easy, low-effort power to the opposite field, peaking at 99 mph exit velocity with a 380-foot max distance. His long, athletic frame and loose swing allow for natural lift and carry. Behind the plate, he posted 1.98–2.10 pop times with clean footwork and fluid actions. |
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Kal Hampton C / RHP / Hamilton, AZ / 2027Hampton brought physicality to the box with a 102 mph exit velocity and 387-foot max distance, one of the top power displays at the event. His compact strength and quiet load allow him to drive the ball with authority to all fields. Behind the plate, he showed solid catch-and-throw skills with 2.04–2.09 pop times. |
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Jackson Herzberg C / 3B / Crismon, AZ / 2027Herzberg showed a compact, repeatable swing with a middle-to-oppo approach and solid barrel control. His 92 mph exit velocity and 343-foot peak showed flashes of strength from a strong, stocky frame. Behind the plate, he turned in efficient 1.92–2.04 pop times with carry. |
Infielders
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Carter Neville SS / Mountain Ridge, AZ / 2027Rankings StateRank: 52 / POS: 13
Neville showed promise as a switch-hitter with a confident pull-side approach and feel for doubles in both gaps. He posted a 96 mph exit velocity with a 360-foot max distance, flashing sneaky pop from a lean, athletic frame. Arm strength stood out with an 89 mph infield throw. |
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Kyle Wisniewski SS / RHP / Campo Verde, AZ / 2027Rankings StateRank: 29 / POS: 8
Wisniewski showed one of the cleaner, more polished right-handed swings at the event, consistently delivering line drives to the right-center gap. He posted a 98 mph exit velocity with advanced bat-to-ball skills and a simple, adjustable load. Solid infield arm strength (86 mph) and athletic actions round out a well-rounded profile. |
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Maddon DelaCruz SS / C / Corona Del Sol, AZ / 2027Rankings StateRank: 33 / POS: 9
DelaCruz stood out with a simple, repeatable swing and consistent barrel control to the middle and opposite field. He posted a 97 mph exit velocity and 344-foot max distance with clean mechanics and twitchy actions. Athleticism and body control point to continued upside on both sides of the ball. |
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Asher Landry SS / Williams Field, AZ / 2027Rankings StateRank: 37 / POS: 10
Landry impressed with advanced barrel feel and a smooth, compact left-handed swing that sprayed liners to all fields. He reached a 92 mph exit velocity with a 330-foot max, showing strong use of his lower half. Athletic in all phases, with an 83 mph infield arm and twitchy defensive movements. |
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Hudson Droz SS / 3B / Desert Vista, AZ / 2027Droz showed a clean, middle-of-the-field swing path with solid rhythm and a projectable frame that suggests more power to come. He reached a 339-foot max distance and showed flashes of barrel consistency when staying through the zone. His athletic build and infield actions point to solid two-way development. |
Pitchers
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Brady Trujillo 1B / LHP / Verrado, AZ / 2027Rankings StateRank: 59 / POS: 4
Trujillo showed strong two-way potential with a clean left-handed swing and a 357-foot max distance. His physical lower half and ability to turn the barrel allow for consistent gap-to-gap power. On the mound, he competed well with a tunneled fastball/curveball mix and a durable build suited for future development. |
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Alexander McRae LHP / 1B / ALA Queen Creek, AZ / 2027McRae turned heads with a deceptive, crossbody delivery that produced swings and misses in a dominant inning of work. He flashed a quality changeup and a sharp slider, both playing well off his natural arm-side run. Athletic and projectable, he’s a high-upside arm to follow. |
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Sam Jenkins RHP / 1B / Notre Dame Prep, AZ / 2027Rankings StateRank: 68 / POS: 11
Sam Jenkins, 2027 RHP/1B, Notre Dame Prep |
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Colin Murphy OF / RHP / Cactus Shadows, AZ / 2027Murphy showed strong two-way upside with a 97 mph exit velocity and a right-center approach that played in BP. His athletic build and clean movement patterns give him projection both at the plate and on the mound. On the hill, he attacked with a flat fastball from a high ¾ slot and showed the ability to pitch up in the zone effectively. |
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Kelson Hogan RHP / OF / Corona del Sol, AZ / 2027Hogan showed well as a true two-way prospect, driving balls gap to gap with a 97 mph exit velocity and 350-foot max distance. He even hit a HR during the gameplay portion off of one of the top arms of the day. On the mound, he flashed a short, repeatable arm stroke with feel for a sweeping slider and a clean over-the-top delivery. His athletic build and balanced skill set give him a strong foundation for continued development. |
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