Prep Baseball Iowa Rankings Insider: Class of 2027 (March 2026 Update)
March 16, 2026
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TOP FIVE 👑
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RANK |
PLAYER |
SCHOOL |
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Linn-Mar |
OF |
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The 5-foot-10, 168-pound outfielder shows the traits of a true five-tool player. The left-handed hitter produced loud contact at the 2026 Upper Midwest Procase, reaching new bests with a 98.8 mph max exit velocity and 385-foot max distance. Defensively, he is just as impressive, showing a 92 mph arm from the outfield. His speed also stands out with a 6.36-second 60, rounding out an electric overall profile.
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| 2 | Matt Meeker | Waukee | OF |
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Meeker brings some of the loudest tools in the class to the field. The 6-foot-4, 228-pound Arkansas commit produces elite impact at the plate with a 106.8 mph max exit velocity and 414-foot max distance, showcasing true middle-of-the-order power. From the outfield he also owns the top arm in the class at 96 mph. He showed off those tools at the 2026 Upper Midwest Procase, further cementing his status as one of the most imposing overall prospects in the group.
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| 3 | Brady Hicks | Saydel | RHP |
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The 6-foot-5 right-handed pitcher and TCU commit shows a fluid delivery with a fastball that jumps out of his hand up to 89 mph and plays well out of a clean three-quarter slot. His slider and changeup both tunnel off the heater, giving him swing-and-miss potential and advanced feel for his age. With his size and present mix, Hicks projects as a high-upside arm to follow at the next level. |
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| 4 | Beau Morio | Cedar Rapids Xavier | C |
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Morio is a well-rounded, multi-position athlete showing multiple tools. The 6-foot-2, 210-pound primary catcher displays above-average arm strength with a max velocity of 80 mph, paired with quick feet and exchanges, posting a top pop time of 1.93 seconds. The right-handed hitter showed pop to all parts of the field at the 2026 Upper Midwest Procase, recording exit velocities in the high 90s throughout his round. 
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| 4 | George Blake | Indianola | OF/LHP |
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The top uncommitted outfielder in the class, Blake runs a 6.69-second 60 while showing a strong arm that tops out at 91 mph. He is also a force at the plate from the left side, recording a max exit velocity of 96.2 mph. The 6-foot-4, 184-pounder also has upside on the mound with a max fastball of 85.8 mph. With impressive tools all around the field, Blake proves he can be a top two-way prospect. |
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UPCOMING IOWA EVENTS
| EVENT | DATE | LOCATION |
| Preseason ID-Western Iowa | 05/02/2026 | Sioux City, IA |
| Rising Stars ID-Western Iowa (2030s Only) | 05/02/2026 | Sioux City, IA |
| Preseason ID-Central Iowa | 05/03/2026 | Waukee, IA |
| Rising Stars ID-Central Iowa (2030s Only) | 05/03/2026 | Waukee, IA |
| Preseason ID-Eastern Iowa | 05/03/2026 | North Liberty, IA |
| Rising Stars ID-Eastern Iowa (2030s Only) | 05/03/2026 | North Liberty, IA |