After our last few evets this fall the Prep Baseball Kansas staff has once again updated the state’s 2028 rankings. After a massive mid fall update, we made some modest adjustments as we head into the off season. 

While the top of our rankings remains 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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THE TOP 10

Rank	Name	State	School	Class	Pos
1	Luke McKenna	KS	Shawnee Mission South	2028	RHP
2	Brock Bailey	KS	Blue Valley Southwest	2028	RHP
3	Brodee Rawlins	KS	Olathe South	2028	SS
4	William Pepper	KS	Spring Hill	2028	SS
5	Landen Hays	KS	Olathe Northwest	2028	OF
6	Jackson McDonald	KS	St. Thomas Aquinas	2028	1B
7	Charlie Foote	KS	Blue Valley Southwest	2028	C
8	Michael Dobbs	KS	Seaman	2028	SS
9	Jordy Scott	KS	Rock Creek	2028	OF
10	Asher Newton	KS	Manhattan	2028	SS

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FALL SPOTLIGHTS

Gabriel Escobar SS / RHP / Shawnee Heights, KS / 2028 Escobar continues to get better with each look, turning in his best performance yet at this year’s Kansas Fall Games. His athleticism was front and center, posting a 6.57 60-yard dash, an 88 mph infield velocity, and showing a controlled three-pitch mix on the mound with a fastball up to 86 mph. Look for Escobar to make a substantial impact for the Thunderbirds this spring.

Braylon Dillon C / 1B / Olathe West, KS / 2028 A backstop to keep tabs on in the coming years, Dillon showcased an intriguing toolset at the Kansas Fall Games. The 5-foot-11, 163-pound catcher posted a 6.90 60-time and a 73 mph arm from the chute, while flashing impact potential at the plate with low-to-mid-90s exit velocities. With continued physical growth, Dillon could be a riser in the near future.

Liam Nider RHP / C / Manhattan, KS / 2028 Nider was one of the top standouts this fall at the Kansas Fall ID, emerging as a name to know as he continues to polish his game. A power-packed two-way athlete at 6-foot, 195 pounds, Nider flashed real strength at the plate with exit velocities north of 95 mph, pairing it with a low-80s fastball on the mound.

Davis Schipper LHP / Olathe South, KS / 2028 We recently got our first look at Schipper this fall at the Mac N Seitz Scout Day, where the 6-foot-5, 180-pound lefty impressed in his Prep Baseball debut. Oozing projection with a quick arm, a frame to dream on, and a three-pitch mix in the zone, Schipper is an intriguing follow with plenty more to come.

Micah Reif 3B / 1B / Blue Valley North, KS / 2028 One of the biggest winners of the day at our Mac N Seitz Scout Day, few players have shown as much improvement in the past year as Reif. Having added size and strength since our last look, he turned heads with one of the loudest rounds of batting practice of the fall, posting triple-digit exit velocities from a smooth right-handed swing that has proven to translate in game.

Kole Schwanke RHP / 1B / Mulvane, KS / 2028 Schwanke made a strong impression in his Prep Baseball debut this fall at the Kansas Fall Games, showing feel to command an intriguing three-pitch mix from a near-side arm slot. His low-80s fastball featured heavy arm-side run, complemented by a 2,400+ RPM slider with over -17" of horizontal movement, creating tough at-bats for hitters. Standing 6-foot-1, 170 pounds, Schwanke has plenty of room to add on and could easily move up the rankings in the future.

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