After the biggest fall we have ever seen, the Prep Baseball Kansas staff has once again updated the state’s 2027 rankings. This lengthy update saw over 50 players added, and the list expanded by 25 players to 200.

While the top of our rankings remained mostly unchanged, this update features several newcomers and notable risers after strong showings throughout the fall. Below, we take a deeper look at the movement within the class and highlight standouts from the fall showcase circuit.

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TOP 10

Rank	Name	State	School	Class	Pos	Commitment
1	Grant Westphal	KS	Blue Valley	2027	OF	Texas
2	Kam Smith	KS	Girard	2027	RHP	Arkansas
3	Ty Schmeidler	KS	Thomas More Prep-Marian	2027	OF	Kentucky
4	Axton Brewer	KS	Seaman	2027	RHP	Auburn
5	Ryker Mahnke	KS	Lawrence Free State	2027	OF	Missouri
6	Owen Lester	KS	Lawrence Free State	2027	OF
7	Carter Taldo	KS	Olathe West	2027	OF
8	Quincy Koehn	KS	Maize	2027	RHP	Kansas
9	Finn Moore	KS	Lawrence Free State	2027	3B	Air Force
10	Brett Liezert	KS	Olathe East	2027	RHP

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TOP RISERS

Tucker Lee OF / RHP / De Soto, KS / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 28 / POS: 8 The two-way prospect is up nearly 40 spots thanks to an impressive jump in athleticism and in-game production on both sides of the ball. An impressive blend of speed, power, and arm strength as a position player, and a strike-thrower in the upper 80s on the mound.

Everett Finnell SS / 3B / Blue Valley Northwest, KS / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 39 / POS: 8 The biggest riser not only in this ranking, but in any recent rankings, Finnell is up well over 100 spots in this edition. Above average with every tool, the right-handed hitter also proved he could produce at the Kansas Fall Games.

Jack Lewis C / OF / Gardner-Edgerton, KS / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 40 / POS: 3 Up 100 spots in this rankings, Lewis proved he is one of the top defnesive catchers in the state as well as an elite runner for the postion. Lewis could continue to rise as he finds more barrels.

Merrick Ginden OF / RHP / Blue Valley West, KS / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 45 / POS: 11 Poised to have a breakout spring, Ginden is up nearly 30 spots as he continues to get more athletic every time we see him. The 6-foot-3, 190-pound right-handed hitter was impressive at the Cavaliers Scout Day, running a 6.7 60 and showing a top EV of 98 with an average of 94.

Tison Wren SS / RHP / Olathe Northwest, KS / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 56 / POS: 10 Up nearly 40 spots, Wren is an advanced defender with arm strength who makes the slow roller play with ease.

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TOP NEWCOMERS

KJ McGill LHP / 1B / Bishop Carroll, KS / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 14 / POS: 1 It is not often we have a junior make their debut in the top 20 of the rankings, but there is no denying the upside the lefty from Wichita showed at the MOKAN Fall ID. The 6-foot-4 left-hander dominated the zone with a four-pitch mix featuring a high-spin fastball and a swing-and-miss slider. McGill is a must-see prospect this preseason and spring.

Caden Pritchard 2B / RHP / Andover Central, KS / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 48 / POS: 2 Another Wichita prospect jumping into the top 50 is sure-handed infielder Caden Pritchard. Offensively, the right-handed hitter found consistent barrels at the KS Fall ID, with exit velos up to 94 and natural lift in his swing.

Calder (Boston) Townsend C / 1B / Olathe North, KS / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 69 / POS: 7 A physically impressive 6-foot-3, 190-pound catcher, Townsend shows tools in every facet of the game. He shows a strong 77 mph arm from behind the dish and strong hands. Offensively, the right-handed hitter shows plenty of power with a top EV of 95 mph.

Grayson Smith SS / C / Kingman, KS / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 66 / POS: 13 A unique prospect who seems to be equally at home in the middle infield as he is behind the dish. Adding even more value is Smith’s ability to switch-hit with a compact and efficient swing from both sides.

Samuel Harris 3B / SS / Spring Hill, KS / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 76 / POS: 5 The 6-foot-1, 185-pound left-handed hitter took one of the best rounds of the fall at the Canes Scout Day, barreling balls to all fields with a top EV of 95 and a max distance of 334. A solid athlete, Harris is just as comfortable at third base as he is in a corner outfield spot.

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