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Kansas City Top Prospect Games: Quick Hits

July 30, 2025
Eliott Wilk
Central Region Operations Director

On Tuesday, June 17, the Prep Baseball Kansas staff hosted our premier event of the summer, the Kansas City Top Prospect Games. This event was host to roughly 85+ of the best players in the state, selected by invite.

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.

Today, we are taking a look at a number of the standouts from the day with scout notes and videos, below. 

POSITION PLAYERS

One of the strongest players in Kansas, INF/C Aven Woods (Chapman, 2026) continues to trend upward after a spring in which he hit well over .500, emerging as one of the most improved offensive players in the state. Physically imposing at 6-foot-1, 234 pounds, Woods put together one of the loudest rounds of BP at the event, launching his furthest ball 371 feet at 98.4 mph, while averaging 90.5 mph per batted ball. He’s reached 105+ mph exit velocities in previous looks this summer, underscoring the raw strength and power in his right-handed swing. Behind the plate, the soon-to-be senior showed a 74 mph arm and 1.99–2.10 pop times, continuing to profile as a physical middle-of-the-order presence with defensive versatility.

Aven Woods

At 6-foot-5, 219 pounds, 1B/RHP Carson Bjorn (Park Hill South, MO, 2027) delivered one of the most eye-catching offensive performances at the Kansas City Top Prospect Games. The imposing right-handed hitter sat near the top of nearly every leaderboard, peaking at 100.7 mph exit velocity and averaging 90.6 mph per batted ball, while launching his furthest ball 353 feet—one of the day’s longest, regardless of class. Bjorn continues to show advanced raw power and strength that’s trending upward with each look, cementing himself as a premier middle-of-the-order power threat in Missouri’s soon to be senior class.

Carson Bjorn

Arguably one of the hottest bats in Kansas this summer, 1B/LHP Jacob Stehley (Wichita Collegiate, 2027) continued to solidify his status with another impressive showing on Tuesday. The 6-foot, 186-pound left-handed hitter showcased his ability to both hit for average and impact the baseball with authority—tools that consistently show up in game. During BP, Stehley was on the barrel throughout, driving balls to the pull side with ease and posting a peak exit velocity of 98.3 mph while launching his furthest ball 386 feet. 

Jacob Stehley

C/OF Tre Wilson (Iola, 2026) continues to solidify himself as one of the top uncommitted prospects in the Sunflower State, offering a highly athletic and projectable skill set inside a wiry, 6-foot, 177-pound frame. A true switch-hitter with advanced feel from both sides of the plate, Wilson generated loud contact throughout his BP round—peaking at 98 mph exit velocity, averaging 88.6 mph, and sending his furthest ball 356 feet. Defensively, he showed versatility and arm strength, posting 1.84–1.94 pop times with an 80 mph arm from the crouch, while also reaching 88 mph from the outfield. He rounded out his toolset with a 6.84 60-yard dash, further showcasing his athleticism and all-around upside. Wilson is a high-priority follow in Kansas’ 2026 class.

Tre Wilson

INF Kameron Gillespie (Liberty, MO, 2028) continues to solidify his status as one of the premier infield prospects in the country, delivering yet another head-turning performance in Tuesday’s look. The 5-foot-11, 162-pound soon-to-be sophomore is a quick-twitch athlete who keeps trending upward, coming off a breakout freshman season where he anchored the top of the order for one of Missouri’s top programs. Gillespie posted personal bests across the board, including a 6.68 60-yard dash, 93.5 mph peak exit velocity, and an 83 mph infield velocity. Gillespie is firmly on the national radar and a must-see name in Missouri’s 2028 class.

Kameron Gillespie

OF Jordy Scott (Rock Creek, 2028) is quickly emerging as one of the most electric and consistent performers in Kansas’ 2028 class. Coming off a standout freshman campaign where he anchored the top of the order for a Rock Creek team that finished as the 4A state runner-up, Scott continued to shine at this event. The left-handed hitter took one of the loudest BP rounds of the day, peaking at 97.4 mph exit velocity from a fast, powerful swing and finishing among the event leaders. Defensively, his arm played true at 82 mph from the outfield, and his advanced athleticism showed across the board—6.83 60, 3.79 30-yard split, and a 28.5” vertical jump. With impact tools on both sides of the ball, Scott is a name college coaches will want to know in the coming years.

Jordy Scott

OF Zachary DeHaas (Southern Boone, MO, 2027) continues to flash some of the loudest tools in Missouri’s 2027 class and remains one of the most dynamic athletes in the country. A true burner, DeHaas posted a blazing 6.36 60-yard dash with a 3.63 30-yard split, ranking among the fastest times nationally. That elite twitch translates seamlessly to the batter’s box, where he generates explosive bat speed (T73.8 mph) and drove balls up to 97.3 mph in this look, with multiple triple-digit exit velocities in previous showings this summer. 

Zachary DeHaas

C Wyatt Otto (Shawnee Mission West, 2026) emerged as one of the biggest winners from Tuesday’s event, showing noticeable gains across his entire toolset. A long-levered, athletic 6-foot-2, 200-pound backstop, Otto continues to tap into his strength at the plate, posting a 93.5 mph peak exit velocity, a number that has steadily climbed with each look. He stood out defensively behind the plate, showcasing a quick, clean transfer and strong footwork that produced 1.91–2.05 pop times with an 80 mph arm from the chute. Otto also ran well for his position, turning in a 6.97 60-yard dash and 3.84 30-yard split, adding to his profile as one of the more well-rounded and projectable uncommitted catchers in Kansas’ 2026 class.

Wyatt Otto

One of the top overall athletes in Kansas’ 2028 class, OF/LHP Landen Hays (Olathe Northwest) delivered a well-rounded and impactful showing in this look. A twitchy, high-motor multi-sport standout, Hays consistently found the barrel from the left side during BP, spraying line drives to all fields with a peak exit velocity of 93.1 mph and a swing that’s already proven capable against quality arms. His athleticism and energy translate seamlessly to the outfield, where he moves with ease and flashed a strong 89 mph arm. With a fast-twitch profile and advanced feel for the game, Hays continues to establish himself as one of the premier names in Kansas’ 2028 class.

Landen Hays

One of the most consistent in-game producers in the region, INF/OF Porter McCarthy (Benton, MO, 2028) continues to trend upward with steady gains across the board and plenty of projection left in his frame. The soon-to-be sophomore showed a mature approach in BP, working line drives from the middle of the field to his pull side with a peak exit velocity of 87.8 mph—a number that plays up in-game and should climb as he adds strength. A versatile defender, McCarthy moves well in the outfield with a 6.83 60 and an 81 mph arm, while also showing athletic actions and an 82 mph infield velocity, giving him true two-position value moving forward.

Porter McCarthy

  

PITCHERS

Coming off a statistically dominant spring that earned him Prep Baseball Kansas All-State honors, RHP Hagen Warkins (Haysville Campus, 2027) continues to elevate his stock with each look. Physically imposing at 6-foot-2, 214 pounds, Warkins ran his fastball into the high-80s, generating consistent swing-and-miss up in the zone thanks to an average of 15.8 inches of induced vertical break. He paired that with a tight, mid-70s slider that showed sharp bite and up to -13.3 inches of horizontal movement, giving him a true out-pitch against right-handed hitters. Rounding out his arsenal was a 75–77 mph splitter that killed spin and showed late tumbling action. With strike-throwing ability, and a durable frame, Warkins is one of the top uncommitted arms to know in Kansas’ 2026 class.

Hagen Warkins

RHP Nathan Young (Lawrence Free State, 2026) continues to show polish and projection on the mound, with clean mechanics and plenty more in the tank. The 6-foot-2, 192-pound right-hander worked in the low-80s during this look, topping at 84.8 mph with a fastball that played with carry through the zone. He mixed in a 67–68 mph sweeping curveball with depth and a mid-70s changeup that showed feel and fade. With a fluid operation, strike-throwing ability, and a frame that still has room to fill out, Young remains an intriguing uncommitted arm to follow in Kansas’ 2026 class.

Nathan Young

  

TWO-WAYS

INF/C/RHP Collin Schmidt (Shawnee Mission South, 2027) is an intriguing two-way follow who continues to make strides, particularly on the mound. The athletic 5-foot-8, 178-pounder currently shines brightest on the bump, where he worked in the mid-80s and topped at 87.6 mph in this look, having reached 88 mph in previous outings this summer. Schmidt showed feel for two offspeed offerings—a low-70s slider and a mid-70s changeup—both of which he can land for strikes. Offensively, he reached up to 87 mph in exit velocity from the right side, with more to come as he adds size and strength. He also showed solid arm strength with an 84 mph infield velocity. With continued development on both sides of the ball, Schmidt remains a high-upside name to know in Kansas’ 2027 class.

Collin Schmidt

Tuesday’s event provided another strong look at RHP/1B Jayson Schrick (Blue Valley West, 2027), who continues to trend upward. The 6-foot-1, 185-pound right-hander showed a steady uptick in velocity, topping at 86.8 mph and sitting comfortably in the 83–86 mph range with natural deception in his delivery. He paired his fastball with a 70–76 mph slider that flashed sharp sweep, reaching up to -11 inches of horizontal break. On the offensive side, Schrick posted an 85 mph exit velocity during BP and showed arm strength across the infield at 81 mph.

Jayson Schrick

INF/RHP Steven Zimbelman (Basehor-Linwood, 2026) continues to show well as a legitimate two-way prospect with polish and athleticism on both sides of the ball. The 6-foot-1, 170-pound high-level athlete built on a strong spring with a standout showing on Tuesday, taking one of the most refined rounds of BP on the day. He consistently barreled balls with a 90 mph average exit velocity and a peak of 95 mph, showcasing a balanced, repeatable right-handed swing. Defensively, Zimbelman showed arm strength across the infield, topping at 86 mph, and that translated to the mound during gameplay, where he tossed two scoreless innings. He ran his fastball up to 85 mph, mixing in a 70–71 mph curveball with depth and a fading 72–74 mph splitter. With athleticism, pitchability, and two-way upside, Zimbelman remains a high-follow uncommitted name in Kansas’ 2026 class.

Steven Zimbelman

One of the biggest winners from this past spring, LHP/1B Dylan Eikenbary (Piper, 2027) played a key role in leading his team to their first-ever 5A state tournament appearance—and he continued to impress with a strong showing at Tuesday’s Top Prospect Games. A productive two-way player with a 92 mph exit velocity, Eikenbary’s upside on the mound is what sets him apart. The 5-foot-10, 173-pound left-hander made quick work of hitters in gameplay, attacking with a fastball that sat in the low-to-mid 80s, topping at 85.5 mph. He paired it with a true swing-and-miss slider at 72–75 mph, spinning it at 2,700+ RPM with confidence to both sides of the plate. A proven competitor who has consistently performed in front of our staff across multiple looks this spring and summer, Eikenbary continues to solidify himself as a high-follow name in Kansas’ 2027 class.

Dylan Eikenbary

A true two-way prospect, OF/LHP Wyatt Fulfer (Bishop Carroll, 2027) continues to trend up as he adds strength, athleticism, and polish to his game. A dynamic athlete at 5-foot-9, 173 pounds, Fulfer posted some of the top athletic testing numbers at the event, including a 6.89 60-yard dash and a 26.7" vertical jump. At the plate, he showed increased power, averaging 90.4 mph per batted ball with a peak of 98.3 mph and a max distance of 351 feet. Defensively, Fulfer showed off a strong arm with a 89 mph throw from the outfield, and later took the mound, pitching in the 82–84 mph range and topping at 85 mph, mixing in a fading 74–75 mph changeup. With well-rounded tools and clear two-way potential, Fulfer is an exciting name to know in Kansas’ 2027 class.

Wyatt Fulfer

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