As the spring season continues, the Prep Baseball Kansas staff has once again updated the state’s 2027 rankings. We have our biggest update to date after our loaded preseason showcase season. We saw over 100 talented sophomores expanding our list from 100 to 125 players with the addition of over 25 names.

It is important to note in an update this large, there are players that may decline in total rank even with improvement and passing some peers simply due to the number of names added. For an in-depth look at how we put our rankings together, click HERE.

Notable changes to this rankings include a and in-depth look at the top five prolific risers newcomers in the top 50. 

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Risers

Brock Lubbers RHP / 1B / Rock Creek, KS / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 11 / POS: 7 The small-school righty showed improvement at the Engaged Athletics scout day this winter and has continued to advance this spring. He was up to 88 in our last look, showing command of three pitches. While he shines brightest on the mound, Lubbers has also shown increased proficiency with the bat and is up nearly 20 spots in the rankings.

Macoy Moody RHP / OF / Wamego, KS / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 14 / POS: 8 The small-school two-way prospect was an impressive 86 mph on the mound at the MOKAN Preseason All-State. As good as the righty was on the mound, he was even better as a position player. The outfielder was 88 mph from the outfield, ran a 3.92 30 (approx. 6.8 60), and launched a max EV of 100 with an average of 95. Moody is a must-see prospect this summer. He is up over 30 spots in the rankings and could continue to soar as we see him against better and better competition.

Kane Dunlavy C / RHP / Goddard, KS / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 29 / POS: 2 Dunlavy is up over 20 spots into the top 30 after an eye-popping display of athleticism at the Wichita Preseason ID. The 6-foot, 222-pound LHH popped a 102 max EV and showed arm strength with some low 1.9s pop times.

Collin Schmidt 3B / SS / Shawnee Mission South, KS / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 34 / POS: 2 Another two-way athlete rising up our list, Schmidt sees his name jump 60 spots after he showed off strikes with a mid-80s fastball with run at the MOKAN Preseason All-State.

Jayson Schrick RHP / 1B / Olathe Northwest, KS / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 45 / POS: 13 At 6-foot-2, 195-pounds, there is a lot to dream on with Schrick. The right-hander is already showing a fastball up to 85 mph and flashes a swing-and-miss overhand breaking ball.

Newcomers 

Jonah Mull SS / C / Bishop Carroll, KS / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 20 / POS: 4 Few sophomores started their spring as hot as Mull did for Carroll. The SS narrowly missed being the KS Player of the Week. The 6-foot-2, 170-pound middle infielder put up strong numbers at the MOKAN Preseason All-State in every facet of his game as well.

Cole Haubold OF / RHP / Topeka, KS / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 44 / POS: 13 Engaged Athletics has a history of producing young arms, and Haubold is another name to add to that list. The righty from Topeka burst onto the scene with a fastball into the mid-80s from a low and deceptive slot this winter.

David Nathanael Hernandez SS / 3B / Bishop Ward, KS / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 47 / POS: 10 After a big summer, Hernandez showed the measurables to go with his high production at the MOKAN Preseason All-State. Young for his grad class, Hernandez is a name to know and watch closely this spring and summer.

Parker Jackson 1B / LHP / Concordia, KS / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 49 / POS: 5 Concordia is in our top 25 for the first time, thanks in part to the production they are getting from Jackson. The physical 6-foot-2, 195-pound right-handed hitter shows bat speed and juice in the barrel, producing a max EV of 97 at the Wichita Preseason ID. Jackson's combination of power makes him a player to watch.

Creighton Bernbeck 1B / RHP / Blue Valley, KS / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 57 / POS: 6 It's all about projection with Bernbeck. He showed plenty of strikes at the KC Preseason ID and a fastball into the low 80s. His 6-foot-3, 175-pound frame and quick arm out front promise much more velo to come with strength.

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