On Tuesday, June 16th, the Prep Baseball Kansas staff traveled to Homefield Baseball Complex in Kansas City, KS to host the annual Kansas City Top Prospect Games. This event was open for 2027-2029 class members, selected by invite, and featured 119 players from Kansas and Missouri.

All of our events offer players the opportunity to update their recruiting resume and showcase their talents in front of our staff. We also use these events as identifiers for future invite-only events, like the Preseason All-State, our summer Top Prospect Games, and the prestigious Prep Baseball Future Games that takes place at the tail end of the summer. To see what our events offer, click HERE.

Shortly after the event, our staff compiled several of the day’s stat leaders inside our traditional ‘Stat Story’, which you can find HERE. 

Today, after combing through our notes from the day, we’ve compiled some of the event’s soon to be senior standouts below within these ‘Quick Hits’.

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KANSAS FOLLOWS

INF Skyler Bernbeck (Blue Valley, 2027) showcased some of the top bat-to-ball skills in the state during his round in Kansas City. Standing at a compact 5-foot-9, 165 pounds, the left-handed hitter displayed sneaky pull-side pop from a simple, repeatable swing, registering a 97.1 mph peak exit velocity and a 376-foot max distance. Defensively, he shows short-stroke arm strength that reached 84 mph across the infield with highly polished, sure-handed actions. He also showed his athletic ability, running a 6.92 60-yard dash as he continues to prove to be one of the top uncommitted names in the state.

Showing off plenty of projection in a tall, physical 6-foot-2, 188-pound frame, INF Trey Boden (Lansing, 2027) put together a thoroughly well-rounded look in Tuesday’s event. The right-handed hitting shortstop stayed on the barrel frequently throughout his batting practice round, resulting in a 97.4 mph peak exit velocity alongside a strong 89.5 mph average exit velocity; adding a no doubt home run in game play. Boden also demonstrated reliable athleticism and footwork, running a 7.04-second 60-yard dash and showing plenty of true arm strength across the diamond with an 85 mph infield velocity.

Putting together one of the loudest performances of the day on both sides of the ball, INF/RHP Riland Boyer (Manhattan, 2027) showed off his toolset during our trip to Kansas City. Standing at an athletic 6-foot-1, 180 pounds, the two-way standout barrelled baseballs in BP, recording a 97.2 mph peak exit velocity and a highly impressive 91.6 mph average exit velocity with a max distance of 339 feet. His arm strength was evident across the diamond, firing a 93 mph bullet from the infield before jumping onto the mound and running his fastball up to 89.7 mph while sitting comfortably at 87-89 mph. 

1B Easton Duff (Manhattan, 2027) offers an intriguing physical profile at 6-foot-3, 220 pounds. The physical left-handed hitter generated considerable raw power during his batting practice rounds, leaving the bat at a peak exit velocity of 97.4 mph and 87.2 mph average, while flashing gap-to-gap carry out to 349 feet. Duff also demonstrated controlled defensive actions around the bag at first base with a steady 76 mph infield arm.

Another physical presence who put on a serious power display at the plate was C Kane Dunlavy (Goddard, 2027). Built like a true power-hitting backstop at 6-foot-2, 230 pounds, the left-handed hitter routinely found the barrel to clear the triple-digit mark with a peak exit velocity of 101.3 mph and 90.5 mph average exit velocity, sending his furthest ball 354 feet to right field. Defensively, Dunlavy showed quick transfers and arm strength from behind the dish, popping a 1.95-1.99 pop time to pair with a 76 mph catcher velocity.

Bringing an upside frame to the hill, RHP Gannon Edds (Olathe Northwest, 2027) showed a notable uptick in his raw stuff at the Kansas City Top Prospect Games. Standing at 6-foot-2, 170 pounds, the lean right-hander commanded a lively fastball that reached a top mark of 87 mph, working comfortably in the 84-86 mph range. He complemented his heater by ripping off a high-spin curveball that sat 67-70 mph, spinning at a peak of 2,401 RPM.

INF Cade Elder (Christ Prep, 2027) put together an imposing performance with the bat that solidified his status as a soon to be senior to monitor. A physical 6-foot, 205-pound infielder, Elder generated massive bat speed through the zone, driving a peak exit velocity of 101 mph with a strong 94.4 mph average during his batting practice round. His raw bat strength showed gap to gap carry with a furthest distance of 383 feet. Defensively, he recorded an 82 mph infield velocity across the diamond and proving his athleticism with a quick 3.95-second 30-yard split.

A high-level athletic profile was on full display from INF Everett Finnell (Blue Valley Northwest, 2027) as he continues to make massive strides in his game. Built with a wiry, projectable 6-foot, 170-pound frame, the right-handed hitter was all over the barrel during batting practice, producing a 98.9 mph top exit velocity and and 97.8 mph average. He showcased serious lift out front, sending his deepest barrel 393 feet to the pullside. Finnell also flexed his multi-faceted toolset, showing polished defensive actions at shortstop, flashing range paired with an 87 mph arm across the diamond.

Catching eyes with a polished performance behind the plate, C Carter Harper (Maize, 2027) showed off advanced defensive tools and raw strength in Tuesday’s look. The proportionally strong 6-foot, 200-pound backstop swung a heavy right-handed barrel that registered a strong 97.8 mph peak exit velocity and a 93.4 mph average. Behind the dish, Harper is athletic with his lower half and quick out of his crouch, flashing accurate carry on a 73 mph catcher velocity while popping an between 1.86-1.96 from the chute.

Another strong two-way performance on the day came from RHP/OF Cole Haubold (Topeka, 2027) who saw considerable jumps in metrics across multiple categories. Stepping onto the field at an athletic 6-foot, 195 pounds, the true dual-threat prospect kicked off his day by running a swift 6.82-second 60-yard dash. Offensively, his right-handed swing generated heavy pull-side carry, leaving the bat at a peak exit velocity of 97.2 mph and a 91.3 mph average while traveling an estimated max distance of 381 feet. Haubold’s premium arm strength seamlessly showed in his defensive workout where he unleashed an 89 mph bullet from the outfield, before hopping onto the bump to run his fastball up to 87 mph while landing a tight 71-73 mph curveball for strikes.

Behind the plate, C Jadan Hunter (Bishop Carroll, 2027) showed off advanced defensive actions that captured the attention of our scouting staff. Standing at 6-foot, 151 pounds, the right-handed hitting backstop generated plenty of hard contact during batting practice, pacing his round with a firm 95.8 mph peak exit velocity and an impressive 90.6 mph average exit velocity. Defensively, Hunter shows quick, fundamental actions in the crouch, showcasing advanced catch-and-throw traits. He recorded some of the top defensive numbers of the backstops in attendance, firing a 78 mph catcher velocity from the chute to pair with 1.93–2.02 pop times. Hunter added to his athletic profile earlier in the day by running a 7.04-second 60-yard dash.

OF/RHP Tucker Lee (De Soto, 2027) put together another loud, athletic two-way showing in Tuesday’s trip to Kansas City. A strong 6-foot-1, 194-pound athlete, Lee put his twitchy strength on display during his batting practice round, hammering pull-side line drives to register a top exit velocity of 98.6 mph while posting a strong 89.9 mph average. His best-hit ball traveled a deep estimated distance of 373 feet. Defensively, Lee moves with natural range and instincts, works through the ball cleanly, and showed off a firm 86 mph arm from the outfield. To cap off his showcase, Lee hopped onto the bump and ran his heavy fastball up to 86 mph while featuring a tight, sharp slider in gameplay action.

Stepping into the box at a strength-filled 6-foot-3, 228 pounds, 1B Joshua Lopez (Bishop Miege, 2027) hammered balls with true middle-of-the-order authority throughout his round of BP. The right-handed hitter showcased a heavy barrel with present bat-to-ball skill, driving his best ball at peak exit velocity of 102.9 mph. Lopez maintained barrel consistency throughout his entire round, finishing with a 92.8 mph average exit velocity and finding deep carry from gap to gap. Around the bag at first base, Lopez demonstrated smooth, large-target footwork and standard arm strength across the diamond.

INF Grayson McFall (Blue Valley Northwest, 2027) put together a well-rounded day on the diamond, highlighting an all-around strong skillset. Built with an athletic 6-foot, 181-pound frame, the right-handed hitting shortstop displayed clean mechanics and hand speed at the plate, resulting in a 96.3 mph top exit velocity and a strong 87.3 mph average. Defensively, McFall is a confident mover on the dirt, showing comfortable lateral movement and sure hands that paired with an accurate 86 mph arm across the diamond.

Posting the top 60-yard dash time of the event, INF Kaden Medina (Gardner-Edgerton, 2027) flexed high-end, dynamic athleticism out of the gate. Standing at a lean, long-levered 6-foot-2, 170 pounds, Medina kicked off the day by recording an event-best 6.51-second 60-yard dash time. His quickness translates to reliable footwork on the dirt, where he ranges effortlessly to both sides before firing a firm 81 mph throw across the diamond. At the plate, Medina’s quick hands produced regular hard contact, generating a 95 mph peak exit velocity.

Making a statement on both sides of the ball, INF/RHP Jonah Mull (Bishop Carroll, 2027) turned heads as one of the top two-way follows of the showcase. Standing at a lanky 6-foot-2, 185 pounds, the right-handed hitter unleashed loud barrel after loud barrel in BP, posting a 101.1 mph max exit velocity and 94.2 mph average exit velocity while sending his best barrel ball an estimated 365 feet. His arm speed translates dynamically to the defensive side, where he fired a firm 89 mph bullet across the diamond. Mull then jumped on the bump and ran his high-spin fastball up to 88.6 mph with a 2,555 RPM peak spin rate, pairing it with a lethal 73-75 mph slider that spun up to 2,718 RPM. 

C Talan Robertson (Washburn Rural, 2027) brings a strong footprint to the catcher position, stepping in at a proportionally strong 5-foot-11, 195 pounds. The right-handed hitter routinely found the barrel during his batting practice round, squaring his best ball up at 96.1 mph with a 85.9 mph average exit velocity. Behind the dish, Robertson works well below the baseball and features an active, strong lower half. He flashed real catch-and-throw ability with accurate carry from the chute, reaching 73 mph from the crouch while popping a consistent 1.94-2.07 pop time.

C/RHP Collin Schmidt (Shawnee Mission South, 2027) is a familiar two-way profile that continues to refine his game with every look, especially on the mound. The 5-foot-8, 183-pound junior utilized his lower-half strength to control a level right-handed bat path at the plate, flashing a steady 89.7 mph peak exit velocity. Defensively, Schmidt unleashed a 81 mph mark from the chute to record 1.91-1.99 pop times. He later toed the rubber in gameplay and showcased pitchability, filling the zone with an 85-88 mph (T89.1) fastball while spinning a low-70s curveball and mixing in a tumbling splitter.

Pumping strikes from a physical 6-foot-1, 220-pound build, RHP/INF Drew Strecker (Garden City, 2027) came away from Tuesday’s event as one of the biggest winners of the day. On the mound, the strong right-hander ran his heavy, sinking fastball up to 90.5 mph while sitting comfortably in the mid-to-upper 80s. He commands his secondary mix with poise, regularly landing a short 73-75 mph curveball for strikes. Offensively, Strecker's strength translated to advanced bat speed, generating a 96.4 mph peak exit velocity before posting an 84 mph infield throw.

INF Wyatt Wells (Rock Creek, 2027) is a projectable 6-foot-1, 190-pound infielder who showcased considerable juice from the right side of the plate in Tuesday's trip to Kansas City. Wells took a highly intentful round of batting practice, catching balls out front to record a triple-digit exit velocity at 100.7 mph alongside a 91.2 mph average. His raw power works from gap to gap, launching his furthest ball on the day a distance of 342 feet. To wrap up the day, Wells hopped on the mound, working his fastball into the low-80s on the mound.

Showing off an athletic skillset from a sturdy 5-foot-11, 188-pound frame, C/RHP Jaxon Wondra (Great Bend, 2027) put together a strong two-way showing at the Kansas City Top Prospect Games. Offensively, his right-handed swing worked with real hand speed through the zone, logging a 96.4 mph top exit velocity. Defensively, Wondra was accurate out the chute behind the plate, reaching a 75 mph catcher velocity with a steady 2.00-2.12 pop time range to go alongside a 85 mph arm across the diamond on the infield. He also hopped on the bump and filled up the strike zone with an 87 mph fastball pairing it with a curveball/changeup mix to keep hitters off balance.

INF Jett Wood (St. Thomas Aquinas, 2027) turned in another strong performance as he continues to solidify his status as an uncommitted name to follow. Utilizing a strong 6-foot, 173-pound build. Wood possesses serious twitch at the plate, recording a 95.6 mph peak exit velocity from a polished right-handed stroke that has shown the ability to handle higher-level pitching. Defensively, he shows comfortably on the move across the dirt, uncorking a firm 82 mph bullet across the infield while also running a 6.83 60-yard dash on the day.

RHP Abdel Yarala (Life Prep, 2027) is as imposing as they come, standing on the hill with a hulking 6-foot-3, 217-pound frame. The physical right-hander relies on heavy downhill action, running his fastball up to a 87 mph peak while pumping strikes. Off his heater, Yarala effectively spun a tight 74-78 mph breaking ball, showed feel for a fading changeup around the zone that induced weak contact and flashed a 84-86 mph cutter to round out his four-pitch arsenal.

MISSOURI FOLLOWS

INF/OF Tucker Gamet’s (Liberty North, 2027) elite athleticism was on display from the jump in Tuesday’s look. The lean 5-foot-9, 163-pound quick twitch athlete turned in a head-turning 6.57-second 60-yard dash. That high-motor quickness translated directly to defense, where he displayed rhythmic, athletic actions that allowed him to pump an 87 mph throw across the infield and reach 88 mph from the outfield. At the plate, the right-handed hitter showcased a long flat path with real pop, generating a peak exit velocity of 95.2 mph and a strong 90.2 mph average while launching his deepest barrel 367 feet into the gap. Gamet will be a name to circle this summer.

OF Evan Hendrickson (Grain Valley, 2027) left little doubt about his present offensive impact, showing a massive jump across the board since our last look last fall. Standing at an athletic 5-foot-11, 157 pounds, the right-handed hitter repeatedly caught baseballs on the barrel to hammer a flat 100 mph peak exit velocity alongside a 94.4 mph average exit velocity. He displayed advanced leverage out front to carry his best ball 352 feet, and effectively paired his heavy barrel with natural footwork, clocking a quick 6.94-second 60-yard dash before showing true carry on an 83 mph throw from the outfield.

Putting together an impressive performance in Tuesday’s look, INF/RHP Connor Jones (Staley, 2027) showed off two-way capabilities that have been on full display throughout the summer circuit so far. Built with a sturdy 5-foot-10, 190-pound frame, the right-handed hitter displayed a simple, tight turn at the plate that produced a heavy 96.9 mph peak exit velocity and strong 90.4 mph average. His advanced arm strength translated to the infield, where he unleashed an 86 mph bullet across the diamond. To wrap up his strong showing, Jones stepped on the mound with a true competitor mentality, pumping a riding fastball up to 88 in mph in gameplay, while ripping off a tight 71-72 mph curveball that spun at 2,518 RPM.

Standing at 5-foot-8, 155 pounds, INF Cooper Kenney (Staley, 2027) used a loose, quick right-handed stroke to stay consistently on plane during his round of batting practice. He recorded a 96.5 mph peak exit velocity and an 87.3 mph average exit velocity while generating pull-side loft for a peak distance of 364 feet on his best barrel. On the dirt, Kenney's defensive actions were equally reliable, showing off steady footwork and lateral movement along with a 81 mph throw across the diamond. He also flashed impressive straight-line speed, posting a quick 6.67-second 60-yard dash that was among the event leaders.

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