Prep Baseball Dakotas Rankings Insider: Class of 2027 (April 2026 Update)
April 3, 2026
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TOP FIVE
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RANK |
PLAYER |
SCHOOL |
POS |
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1 |
Fargo South (ND) |
RHP |
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Texas A&M commit Caden Nelson tossed one of the more impressive bullpens our staff has seen. With a blistering fastball at 93-94 T95, and 3 distinct off-speed offerings, Nelson has created a big buzz out of Fargo.
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| 2 | Cason Borchardt | Fargo South (ND) | RHP |
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Oregon commit, Borchardt made strides this offseason, improving his numbers at the Upper Midwest Procase. 6.90 run times and 100+ exit velo with a wood bat, Cason remains one of the top players in the Dakotas.
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| 3 | Kade Wede | Harrisburg (SD) | RHP/3B |
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The smooth operater out of Harrisburg took stride during his offseason. His four distinct offerings—curveball, fading changeup, and firm cutter—all delivered more bite and velo from last year. Top Uncommitted arm out of South Dakota.
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| 4 | Brady Waddell | Rapid City Stevens (SD) | RHP/SS |
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Waddell has showed progression over the last 3+ years and had an electric showing at the Preseason ID-South Dakota. With a fastball up to 90 and exit velos nearing triple digits, Waddell remains a top uncommitted prospect in the Upper Midwest.
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| 5 | Jack Tooke | Rapid City Stevens (SD) | RHP/SS |
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Another Future Games alum proved again why he is a higher level two-way prospect in the Uppper Midwest. On the positional side, the Mandan native juiced baseballs consistantly, maxing out his exit velocity at 104.9 while averaging 98.8. Tooke threw 93 across the infield and has been up to 89.5 last summer.
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