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 junior standouts below within these ‘Quick Hits’.

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KANSAS FOLLOWS

Continuing to build on his already advanced toolset, INF/OF Marshall Awtry (Blue Valley Northwest, 2028) stood out as a clear winner at the Kansas City Top Prospect Games. The 6-foot, 163-pound right-handed hitter showcased high-end athleticism, setting the tone for the day with a 6.55-second 60-yard dash and a 3.70-second 30-yard split. At the plate, Awtry consistently repeated quality contact from the right side that has consistently translated in game, generating a 89.7 mph average exit velocity and peaking at 96.9 mph. A name that continues to get better with every look, Awtry demonstrates some of the most dynamic offensive upside in the state's soon to be junior class while flashing true defensive versatility in the field. 

An advanced look on the mound came from RHP Brock Bailey (Blue Valley Southwest, 2028), who filled up the zone with a blend of pitchability and raw spin. Standing at a physical 6-foot-2, 205 pounds, the right-hander commanded a heavy fastball that sat between 84 and 86 mph, topping out at 86.2 mph with an average spin rate of 2,082 rpm. He paired the heater with a sharp 71-73 mph curveball that peaked at 74.3 mph with high-end feel, while mixing in a firm cutter at 78–80 mph to round out an impressive mix that consistently misses barrels and keeps hitters off balance.

Showing why he is a backstop to keep an eye on in the state's incoming junior class class, C Braylon Dillon (Olathe West, 2028) put together a strong all-around performance in Tuesday’s look. Built with a solid 6-foot, 177-pound frame, his raw strength was on full display during batting practice, where he barreled baseballs up to a 96.4 mph peak exit velocity with an 89.7 mph average. Dillon also showed off quick, athletic actions behind the plate, recording a top catcher velocity of 74 mph and popping 1.95-2.04 pop times down to second base.

INF Michael Dobbs (Seaman, 2028) left another strong impression on our staff with a well-rounded toolset on both sides of the ball. The 5-foot-10, 170-pound infielder displayed loose, quick hands at the plate, spraying line drives with a 91.6 mph average exit velocity and a 95.8 mph peak that has shown to play up even more in game. Defensively, Dobbs moves with rhythm and active feet, showing a clean transfer and a strong 89 mph arm across the diamond that projects well to stick on the left side of the infield.

High-level twitch and athleticism define the game of INF Gabe Escobar (Shawnee Heights, 2028), who turned heads during the defensive and athletic portions of the event. A lean 5-foot-8, 148-pound athlete, Escobar proved to be an elite mover, recording a 6.65-second 60-yard dash and showing off a quick, right-handed swing that consistently finds the barrel in game. That explosiveness carried directly onto the dirt, where his quick feet and reliable hands allowed him to fire a 91 mph bullet across the diamond, matching some of the event's best infield velocities.

Filling up the zone with an impactful blend of size and spin, RHP Wyatt Hansen (Olathe South, 2028) continues to be an arm to monitor moving forward. The physical 6-foot-3, 200-pound right-hander operated down in the zone during in game look, pumping a heavy fastball at 83-84 mph, topping at 85.1 mph. Off that heater, Hansen confidently landed a high-spin 67-70 mph slider that peaked at 2,637 rpm, alongside a fading 78 mph changeup that killed spin down to 1,596 rpm, giving him a potent three-pitch foundation to attack hitters and keep them off the barrel.

Continuing to establish himself as one of the premier offensive threats in the state's incoming junior class, OF Everett Hash (Olathe Northwest, 2028) turned in a head-turning performance in the box in this look. A projectable, strong-bodied 6-foot-2, 190-pound athlete, Hash showed noticeable raw juice during batting practice, squaring up his firmest barrel at an event leading 104.5 mph peak exit velocity. He consistently generated intentful hand speed and bat speed, generating a 100% hard-hit rate during his round of BP. Defensively, Hash paired athletic actions with an 80 mph arm from the outfield, further backing up a well-rounded toolset that also posted a 6.90-second 60-yard dash on the laser. 

OF Lucas Kamerzell (Blue Valley, 2028) stands out as an ultra-physical two-way prospect who continues to get better across multiple looks. Standing at a physical 6-foot-3, 208 pounds, his advanced bat strength was on full display as he hammered line drives during batting practice, peaking at a 98.6 mph exit velocity while recording an impressive 94.9 mph average and a 90% hard-hit rate. He translates that explosive force exceptionally well to the grass, flashing athletic actions in the outfield alongside an impressive 6.98-second 60-yard dash for his size

Poised and confident behind the plate, C Davin Koontz (Leavenworth, 2028) provided our scouting staff with another positive look as a high-end catch-and-throw backstop. The athletic 6-foot, 179-pound junior flashed quiet, smooth receiving actions while posting a 73 mph velocity from the chute. Offensively, the left-handed hitter displayed a simple, balanced approach that translated into consistent barrels, lacing a peak exit velocity of 95.5 mph with a 89.9 mph average and a 63% sweet spot rate that projects for even more pull-side gap power to come.

Tuesday’s event gave our staff an updated look at LHP/OF Chase Kvapil (Shawnee Mission East, 2028), and he did not disappoint. Built with considerable leverage in a lanky 6-foot-4, 200-pound frame, the right-handed hitter absolutely destroyed baseballs in BP, turning in a 101.3 mph max exit velocity, a 96.2 mph average, and an event-leading 405-foot peak batted distance. He is an elite mover for his size, posting a 6.75-second 60-yard dash and showing loose, athletic actions from the outfield with an 80 mph peak throw. Kvapil hopped on the rubber later in the day to show starter potential from the left side, running his fastball up to 82.7 mph while spinning a 67-68 mph slider and a tumbling 73-75 mph changeup that rounds out a high-upside profile.

Physical presence and offensive upside define 1B Jackson McDonald (St. Thomas Aquinas, 2028), who stands at an imposing 6-foot-1, 240 pounds. A top-ten prospect in the state’s incoming junior class, the right-handed hitter showcased a heavy barrel and raw strength at the plate, squaring up balls up to a 99.7 mph peak exit velocity, consistently hammering line drives to the pullside of the field. Defensively, McDonald moves with confident actions around the bag at first, showing an active motor and an arm that reached 72 mph across the diamond.

INF/RHP Grant Nehls (Thomas More Prep-Marian, 2028) turned in a head-turning performance in his Prep Baseball debut, standing tall with a long, lean 6-foot-4, 200-pound frame. Offensively, the right-handed hitter absolutely hammered baseballs in batting practice, turning in a 103.8 mph max exit velocity and an eye-popping 100.8 mph average while logging a 100% hard-hit rate. Defensively, his raw athleticism was evident as he ran a 7.05-second 60-yard dash and showcased notable arm strength with an 82 mph high across the diamond. He hopped on the rubber later in the day, pumping an 80-82 mph fastball that reached 82.9 mph with heavy arm side run, complemented by an active 72-75 mph curveball.

Impressing with yet another strong showing, INF Asher Newton (Manhattan, 2028) continues to cement his status as one of the premier junior talents in the state. The athletic, twitchy 6-foot, 175-pound infielder put his speed on display, recording a personal best 6.84-second 60-yard dash and a 3.80-second 30-yard split. At the plate, Newton brings a dynamic left-handed stroke that generates triple-digit exit velocities, peaking at an 95.6 mph exit velocity 90.5 mph average in this look. On the dirt, Newton moves with clear pre-pitch bounce and rhythm, flashing soft hands and a lightning-quick transfer that shows the ability to stick on the left side of the diamond

A standout talent in the state’s junior class, INF William Pepper (Spring Hill, 2028) did nothing but solidify his status as a premier follow in Tuesday's look. Stepping into the box at a physical 6-foot-2, 185 pounds, his polished right-handed stroke produced loud, elevated contact back through the middle of the yard, peaking at a 100.8 mph exit velocity with a 93.4 mph average. Pepper's athleticism stands out in every facet, moving with immense comfort on the move to pair reliable hands with a 90 mph infield velocity that had him amongst the day’s leaders. 

1B Jake Phelps (St. James, 2028) left a strong impression with a projectable frame, standing at a tall 6-foot-4, 198 pounds. The left-handed hitter displayed a simple, level path through the zone that generated consistent barrel contact, driving baseballs up to a 95.5 mph peak exit velocity with an 86.8 mph average. Defensively, Phelps displays calm, calculated actions around the first base bag, showing reliable hands and footwork.

INF/RHP Brodee Rawlins (Olathe South, 2028) put together another highly impressive two-way performance at the Kansas City Top Prospect Games. Standing at 5-foot-10, 175 pounds, the state’s top ranked infielder swung a compact, repeatable right-handed barrel during batting practice, generating a 94.6 mph peak exit velocity and a steady 89.3 mph average. His athleticism was evident as he ran a 6.88-second 60-yard dash and carried that athleticism over to the defensive workout, uncorking an 87 mph throw across the diamond before jumping on the mound to pump a 84-85 mph fastball paired with a tight slider with up to -21.8” of horizontal break.

INF/RHP Jack Renze (St. Thomas Aquinas, 2028) turned heads with one of the most high-upside athletic profiles of the day. Imposing at 6-foot-3, 190 pounds, Renze had that athleticism on display from the jump, running a 6.82-second 60-yard dash and posting a 28.2” vertical jump. Offensively, his strong right-handed swing produced massive bat speed, helping him launch balls up to a 101 mph peak exit velocity. Renze also flashed high-end defensive traits, showcasing athletic actions and a strong arm that produced an 87 mph velocity from the outfield and low-80s fastball on the mound during gameplay.

Showing polish up the middle, INF Caleb Swan (Olathe West, 2028) made an impression with a well-rounded toolset in Tuesday's trip to Kansas City. Built with a lean, athletic 6-foot-1, 169-pound frame, Swan moves with rhythm and active feet on the dirt, translating a quick transfer into an 85 mph peak velocity across the diamond. His loose hands and direct path through the hitting zone produced a crisp round of batting practice, driving line drives with consistency to record a 95.5 mph peak exit velocity and 85.6 mph average.

RHP/OF Colten Walters (Olathe South, 2028) continues to establish himself as a physical presence to follow in the state's junior class crop. Possessing a tall, projection-filled 6-foot-4, 185-pound build, Walters displayed effortless raw strength at the plate by launching baseballs to a 98.2 mph max exit velocity and a 340-foot peak distance during BP. He runs well for his frame, logging a sub-seven 6.95-second 60-yard dash. Walters wrapped up his complete day by showcasing real pitchability out of his loose arm action, sitting comfortably with a high-spin 83 mph fastball and a biting 65-73 mph curveball that plays with plenty of depth.

MISSOURI FOLLOWS

Stepping into the box at a physical 6-foot-3, 215 pounds, 1B/RHP Jagger Jackson (Savannah, 2028) put on an absolute power display throughout his round of BP. The middle-of-the-order run producer continuously swung a heavy right-handed barrel, turning in a crushing 100.3 mph peak exit velocity and 95.6 mph average that ranked among the event’s leaders. Jackson also displayed clean, calculated actions around the first base bag, showing confident footwork and soft hands to pair with an 87 mph infield arm that carries across the dirt. In gameplay, Jackson stepped on the mound, running the fastball up to 86, pairing the heater with a upper 60s curveball.

Boasting a physical and highly advanced 6-foot-2, 191-pound frame, INF/RHP Logan Jinkins (Grain Valley, 2028) established himself as one of the most imposing two-way forces at the event. The soon to be junior consistently found the barrel during his round of batting practice, launching a 98.9 mph peak exit velocity alongside a 91.6 mph average and an 88% hard-hit rate. His raw bat strength translated to a loud 387-foot peak distance, showcasing easy middle-of-the-order power potential. Jinkins' tools carry over seamlessly to the mound, where he sat comfortably at 82–84 mph with his fastball, pairing it with a 76-78 mph slider and a tight 70-72 mph curveball that flashes swing-and-miss depth.

A physically gifted two-way athlete with a high-ceiling 6-foot-4, 208-pound build, RHP/1B Aidan Johnson (Grain Valley, 2028) left Tuesday’s look as a winner on both sides of the ball. Johnson absolutely punished baseballs from the right side during his BP round, recording a 102.4 mph max exit velocity and impressive 90.6 mph average. He commands his levers exceptionally well for his age, an attribute that shone through on the mound as he pumped an 85.9 mph peak fastball (sitting 80-84 mph). Johnson rounded out an advanced arsenal with a biting 71-73 mph curveball that generated up to 16.9” of sweep, cementing his profile as a high-follow two-way talent.

Delivering an impressive performance from a proportionally built 6-foot-1, 170-pound frame, C Brady Meyer (Grain Valley, 2028) continues to flash loud tools throughout his game. Meyer's hands work short and direct to contact from a polished left-handed stroke, spraying line drives at a 97.9 mph peak exit velocity with an impressive 93.4 mph average. Behind the dish, his athletic lower half allowed him to post 1.92-1.96 pop times while displaying a firm, accurate 73 mph mark down to the second base.

Blazing a 6.73-second 60-yard dash on the laser, OF Brittan Motley Jr. (Blue Springs South, 2028) put his premium athleticism on full display in Tuesday’s look. Standing at a lean, muscle-bound 6-foot, 170 pounds, Motley generated explosive twitch in the batter's box, matching his foot speed with a heavy right-handed barrel to peak at a 98.9 mph exit velocity and consistent 90.0 mph average. His explosiveness makes him a dynamic top-of-the-order prospect who can weaponize his wheels on the basepaths and track down fly balls with ease in the outfield.

Few junior toolsets were as electric as that of INF/OF Griffin Robertson (Blue Springs South, 2028), found himself among the event’s leaders in nearly every category from an athletic 5-foot-11, 168-pound frame. A switch-hitting, versatile defender with top-tier running traits, Robertson recorded a top-five, 6.66-second 60-yard dash and 3.73-second 30-yard split. He turns the barrel with ease from both sides of the plate, generating a head-turning 101.3 mph max exit velocity, 90.9 mph average, and 374-foot maximum distance. To wrap up a complete performance, Robertson displayed athleticism and carry defensively, uncorking an 83 mph bullet from the outfield.

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