Prep Baseball lowa Rankings Insider: Class of 2027 (August 2026 Update)

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.

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.

The recent DBU commit 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.