Kansas Class of 2027 Rankings Update: Post-Summer Edition

August 20, 2026
Prep Baseball Kansas Staff

After our largest summer showcase turnout of all time, the Prep Baseball Kansas staff has once again updated the state’s 2027 rankings. Following a massive spring update, we made more substantial adjustments as we head deeper into the season.

At the top we have a new number two in Axton Brewer who also jumps into our national rankings. This update features several newcomers and notable risers after strong showings throughout the preseason circuit. Below, we take a deeper look at the movement within the class and highlight standouts from the preseason showcase circuit.

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Top 10

Newcomers

We have eight newcomers making their debut in the top 100 of this edition of the rankings.

Drew Strecker RHP / 3B / Garden City, KS / 2027

Rankings StateRank: 21 / POS: 9

2027 | RHP | Drew Strecker (@drew_strecker1, Garden City HS)

FB: 85-88
SL: 73-75

Physical tools on display in the 6’1 frame. Attacked on the inner half with the FB. Two plane break on the SL 👍🏻#PBSFG26 | #TeamMOKAN pic.twitter.com/RCkEUnw1Ky
— Prep Baseball Kansas (@PrepBaseballKS) July 23, 2026

Jakobe Rathbun SS / 3B / Garden City, KS / 2027

Rankings StateRank: 55 / POS: 12

𝐖𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐚 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐈𝐃
‘27 | INF | Jakobe Rathbun (Garden City)

+ 6.77 60 yard dash
+ 98.9 Exit Velocity
+ 81 mph INF Velo

👤: https://t.co/hLtTSiEwrd // @JakobeRathbun22 pic.twitter.com/ibpB1jKYyY
— Prep Baseball Kansas (@PrepBaseballKS) July 17, 2026

Drew Wilson RHP / Shawnee Mission Northwest, KS / 2027

Rankings StateRank: 78 / POS: 17

𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐲
‘27 | RHP | Drew Wilson (Shawnee Mission Northwest)

+ FB: 85-86 (2244 RPMs)
+ CB: 74-76
+ SL: 77-79
+ CH: 75-76 (16.8“ HM)

👤: https://t.co/m3dXINozL2 // @Drew_Wilson5 pic.twitter.com/myC6p672iU
— Prep Baseball Kansas (@PrepBaseballKS) July 8, 2026

Grady Myers SS / RHP / Mulvane High, KS / 2027

Rankings StateRank: 82 / POS: 17

𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐲
‘27 | INF | Grady Myers (Mulvane)

+ 6.72 60 yard dash
+ 95.3 Exit Velocity
+ 88 mph INF Velo

👤: https://t.co/2Xe1MIsY3T // @grady_myers5 pic.twitter.com/6wTSKnqNAX
— Prep Baseball Kansas (@PrepBaseballKS) July 7, 2026

Malachi Leichner OF / Maize, KS / 2027

Rankings StateRank: 83 / POS: 21

𝐖𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐚 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐈𝐃
‘27 | OF | Malachi Leichner (Maize)

+ 6.74 60 yard dash
+ 99.5 Exit Velocity
+ 83 mph OF Velo

👤: https://t.co/TP1cKLUrpW // @MalachiLeichner pic.twitter.com/jaNNbyFo2h
— Prep Baseball Kansas (@PrepBaseballKS) July 17, 2026

Bo Woodall RHP / Blue Valley Northwest, KS / 2027

Rankings StateRank: 84 / POS: 19

2027 | RHP/INF | Bo Woodall
(@BCbaseballtoday)

FB (83-85)
SNK (80-84)
SL 71-72

Woodall showed good tunneling w/ the FB and SNK. The SL played well as a secondary with its late bite and s/m abilities.#Super17 | #PBKC9 pic.twitter.com/45VBZAJfSb
— Prep Baseball Scouting (@pbtscouting) June 25, 2026

Hank Kolich RHP / St. Thomas Aquinas, KS / 2027

Rankings StateRank: 93 / POS: 23

‘27 | RHP | Hank Kolich (@stasaints_bsb)

The strength-filled three sport athlete was sharp early in his outing for Team Kansas, keeping hitters off balance with a FB/CB combo.

FB: 83-85, T86
CB: 66-70
CH: 70-74#CSSrG26 // @HankK22 pic.twitter.com/nT8hKlsIzX
— Prep Baseball Kansas (@PrepBaseballKS) August 4, 2026

Killian Carlile OF / SS / Olathe Northwest, KS / 2027

Rankings StateRank: 96 / POS: 24

𝐌𝐎𝐊𝐀𝐍 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐈𝐃
‘27 | OF/INF | Killian Carlile (Olathe Northwest)

+ 6.78 60 yard dash
+ 95.5 Exit Velocity
+ 84 mph OF Velo

👤: https://t.co/C7WQWjy7kf // @killian16c pic.twitter.com/eqxSx3Kpkn
— Prep Baseball Kansas (@PrepBaseballKS) July 29, 2026

Risers

Check out the 7 big risers in the top 150.

Hudson Hardesty 1B / LHP / Lawrence, KS / 2027

Rankings StateRank: 8 / POS: 1

2027 | LHP/1B | Hudson Hardesty (@HHardesty123, @RoyalsScoutTeam)

FB: 86-88
CB: 74-77
CH: 76-78

Hardesty dazzled thru a 4 inning CG effort on the hill against a top end lineup to punch the Royals 🎟️ to the Semi Final

Premium pitch ability on display, w/ feel for 3 true S/M… pic.twitter.com/BNWpPnenK7
— Prep Baseball KC Scouting (@Jimmy_PBKC) July 12, 2026

Joshua Garcia C / 1B / Mill Valley, KS / 2027

Rankings StateRank: 53 / POS: 5

𝐊𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐬 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬
‘27 | C/1B | Joshua Garcia (Mill Valley)

Garcia impressed in our most recent look at him, especially with the bat.

+ 95.3 Exit Velocity
+ 75 mph C Velo
+ 1.90-1.99 Pop Time

👤: https://t.co/DKpJ0LWVyk // @Usnationals29 pic.twitter.com/k7YAxrqXV4
— Prep Baseball Kansas (@PrepBaseballKS) July 20, 2025

Andrew Poss RHP / SS / Rose Hill, KS / 2027

Rankings StateRank: 69 / POS: 15

𝐖𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐚 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐈𝐃
‘27 | RHP | Andrew Poss (Rose Hill)

+ FB: 84-86; T87.1 (2340 RPMs)
+ CB: 72-74 (2688 RPMs)
+ CH: 75-77

👤: https://t.co/0RB7nQ2kM9 // @Andrew_poss4 pic.twitter.com/KaJ25yyMQ9
— Prep Baseball Kansas (@PrepBaseballKS) July 17, 2026

Gannon Edds 3B / C / Olathe Northwest, KS / 2027

Rankings StateRank: 70 / POS: 3

𝐊𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐬 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬
‘27 | RHP | Gannon Edds (Olathe Northwest)

+ FB: 84-86; T87.0 (2436 RPMs)
+ CB: 67-69 (2467 RPMs)

👤: https://t.co/XucLPg3fxv // @GannonPEdds31 pic.twitter.com/CcP16TIez9
— Prep Baseball Kansas (@PrepBaseballKS) July 15, 2026

Samuel Harris 3B / SS / Spring Hill, KS / 2027

Rankings StateRank: 71 / POS: 4

𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐲
‘27 | INF/OF | Samuel Harris (Spring Hill)

+ 99.2 Exit Velocity
+ 85 mph INF Velo
+ 89 mph OF Velo

👤: https://t.co/GA201epQR0 // @samdvharris pic.twitter.com/Zi272v9bFv
— Prep Baseball Kansas (@PrepBaseballKS) July 30, 2026

Tyler Edmiston RHP / Washburn Rural, KS / 2027

Rankings StateRank: 94 / POS: 24

‘27 Tyler Edmiston (@WARUBaseball)

Gives Rural a strong outing working with pace and confidence to earn the win.

FB: 83-87
CH: 80-81
CB: 74-76

5IP 4IP 2R 1ER 2BB 2K pic.twitter.com/Ogk0pHgi9U
— Prep Baseball Kansas (@PrepBaseballKS) May 29, 2026

Landon Bartlett RHP / 1B / Tonganoxie, KS / 2027

Rankings StateRank: 99 / POS: 25