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Kansas Fall Games: Quick Hits

October 13, 2025
Eliott Wilk
Central Region Operations Director

On Sunday, September 14 the Prep Baseball Kansas staff hosted our premier event of the fall, the Kansas Fall Games. This event was host to roughly 65+ players from around 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

+ After making his Prep Baseball debut this summer, OF Ferris Dinkel (Lawrence Free State, 2027) turned in another strong showing, emerging as a name to watch in the state’s junior class. At 6-foot-3, 166 pounds, Dinkel offers plenty of projectability and room to add strength. The long-limbed righty swings an athletic, loud barrel, averaging 90 mph exit velocity, peaking at 98.2 mph, with 74 mph bat speed and a max distance of 393 feet. He also showed speed and arm strength, running a 6.72-second 60-yard dash and posting an 80 mph outfield velocity.

Ferris Dinkel

+ INF/OF Dalton Close (Shawnee Mission Northwest, 2028) was one of the top underclass performers of the day. The 5-foot-8, 150-pound athlete offers a projectable frame with plenty of room to add strength. Close showed a smooth right-handed swing, consistently barreling balls to the pull side and peaking at 94.2 mph exit velocity. Defensively, he posted an 81 mph infield velocity and ran a 6.90-second 30-yard dash. Look for Close to make an impact for the Cougars this spring.

+ INF Skyler Bernbeck (Blue Valley, 2027) is coming off a breakout summer campaign and continued to impress in this look. The athletic right-handed hitter showed an innate feel for the barrel with bat speed and strength through a gap-to-gap swing, posting a 94.4 mph peak exit velocity. Defensively, Bernbeck fired his hardest ball across the infield at 81 mph and ran a 6.95-second 60-yard dash. A well-rounded athlete with polish on both sides of the ball, Bernbeck will be a name to watch this spring.

Skyler Bernbeck

+ INF/OF Everett Finnell (Blue Valley Northwest, 2027) jumped on our radar earlier this summer at the ABA Scout Day and followed it up with another strong showing on Sunday. The lean, 6-foot, 169-pound athlete showed noticeable jumps across the board, collecting several hits in gameplay and posting a 97.2 mph peak exit velocity, up more than 14 mph since our last look. Finnell also turned in a 6.99-second 60-yard dash and an 81 mph infield velocity, continuing to trend upward heading into the spring.

+ One of the top uncommitted infielders in the senior's class, INF Jack Euston (Blue Valley, 2026) is as strong and physical as they come. At 6-foot-1, 207-pounds, Euston uses that strength to drive barrels through the middle of the field with natural elevation, showing power to all gaps. He posted a 101.4 mph peak exit velocity with a max distance of 387 feet and a 78.4 mph bat speed, averaging 91.3 mph per batted ball.

Jack Euston

+ OF Everett Sims (Shawnee Mission South, 2027) was a another standout outfielder at the event. The 6-foot-5, 205-pound athlete offers plenty of room to add strength and is one of the most projectable names in the class. Sims showed a simple, right-handed swing that consistently delivered barrels to the pull side, posting a 97.7 mph peak exit velocity, and defensively, he recorded an 83 mph outfield velocity.

+ A pair of Western Kansas athletes stood out in Sunday’s event — INF Heath Hoekman (Abilene, 2026; NOC Tonkawa commit) and OF/LHP Boone Richard (Concordia, 2027). Hoekman, a physical athlete, swung a strong right-handed bat with present power, posting a 96.2 mph peak exit velocity and a max distance of 362 feet. Richard showed intriguing tools on both sides of the ball, reaching an 89.1 mph peak exit velocity with a strong feel for the barrel while also recording an 82 mph outfield velocity and flashing a four-pitch mix on the mound.

+ 2025 Junior Future Gamer C Teddy Lubin (Shawnee Mission East, 2029) put together one of the top overall showings of the day, regardless of class. Built with noticeable strength throughout a sturdy 5-foot-9, 195-pound frame, Lubin generated easy raw power from a simple, compact right-handed swing, posting a 95.2 mph max exit velocity with 77 mph bat speed. Behind the plate, the young backstop continued to impress with 1.94–2.08 pop times and a 70 mph arm from the chute.

Teddy Lubin

+ Sunday's trip to Overland Park gave us another look at C Carter Harper (Maize, 2027). Harper's strength came from behind the plate thanks to a quick, clean transfer where he led all catchers in both pop time (1.87-1.95) and velocity (75 mph), consistently accurate and on the bag with all his throws. At the plate, he used a rotational stroke to drive balls with natural lift, posting a 94.5 mph exit velocity and adding a triple in game action.

+ C/INF Connor Witt (Shawnee Mission West, 2027) is another backstop to note from the event. The switch-hitter showed a smooth, compact stroke from both sides of the plate, posting an 89.5 mph exit velocity while continuing to add strength to his frame. Defensively, Witt displayed versatility, recording 1.97–2.07 pop times and an 81 mph infield velocity.

+ A pair of Lansing teammates, both uncommitted juniors, had strong showings at this event — OF Reece Mattingly (2027) and INF Trey Boden (2027). Mattingly, a projectable 6-foot-4, 197-pound athlete, posted a 90 mph exit velocity, 87 mph outfield velocity, and 7.02 60, with more in the tank as he continues to fill out his frame. Boden, coming off a breakout spring, continues to trend upward, reaching a 94.3 mph exit velocity and 80 mph infield velocity while showing range and sure-handed actions at short.

Reece Mattingly

+ INF/C Grayson Smith (Kingman, 2027) is an athletic, upside 5-foot-9, 178-pound prospect. The right-handed hitter showed pop in his swing, reaching a 95.2 mph exit velocity, while displaying a 1.96–2.05 pop time and a 75 mph arm from behind the plate, topping out at 77 mph across the infield.

+ C Braylon Dillon (Olathe West, 2028) is a backstop to follow from this event. The 5-foot-11, 163-pound athlete showed intent at the plate, reaching a 93.1 mph peak exit velocity on his best barrel, while also running a 6.90-second 60-yard dash and displaying a 73 mph arm from the chute.

+ INF Tison Wren (Olathe Northwest, 2027) showed some of the most reliable infield actions of the group. A free mover with a clean lower half, he ranged comfortably laterally to both sides, pairing soft, fluid hands with a 90 mph arm across the diamond.

+ Another 2025 Junior Future Games particpant, INF/RHP Brady Nieman (TPH Academy, 2029) showed well on both sides of the ball. On the mound, he ran his fastball up to 80 mph while mixing in a mid-to-upper-60s curveball, and at the plate, he reached an 86 mph exit velocity with a feel for the barrel. Nieman has more to come as he continues to add strength and size.

+ 1B Jake Phelps (St. James, 2028) and C/1B Cole Harris (Shawnee Mission South, 2028) are a pair of sophomores to note from this event, each showcasing strength at the plate with 90+ mph peak exit velocities and power potential that continues to trend upward.

PITCHERS

+ RHP Carson Cooke (Mill Valley, 2027) was a must-see arm on the mound at this event. The strong-bodied 5-foot-11, 175-pound uncommitted junior continued to build on his performance at the Prep Baseball Future Games earlier this summer, running his fastball up to 87.8 mph and pitching comfortably at 83–86 mph with over 2,300 RPM of spin. Cooke’s best secondary offering looks to be his swing-and-miss slider, thrown at 74–77 mph with up to 2,800+ RPM and -14.2 inches of sweep. He rounded out his arsenal with a 76–80 mph changeup that showed up to 20 inches of arm-side fade.

Carson Cooke

TWO-WAYS

+ INF/RHP Gabriel Escobar (Shawnee Heights, 2028) continues to establish himself as one of the top prospects in Kansas’ 2028 class, showcasing impact tools across the board in Sunday's look. He flashed elite athleticism with the event’s best 60-yard dash time at 6.57 seconds and a 3.66-second 30-yard split, pairing that quickness with an 88 mph infield velocity. That speed translated to game action, where he consistently pressured defenses on the basepaths. On the mound, Escobar worked in the mid-80s, topping at 85.9 mph, and attacked hitters with a sharp 76–77 mph slider and a well-controlled 76–77 mph changeup. A quick-twitch, upside athlete with room for more, Escobar will be a name to watch this spring.

Gabriel Escobar

+ One of the biggest winners from this past weekend was OF/RHP Tucker Lee (De Soto, 2027), who is a uncommitted athlete to know in the junior class that saw big jumps across the board in his metrics. At 6-foot-1, 181 pounds, Lee is a physical athlete with strength throughout. At the plate, he showcased bat speed and power, elevating the baseball consistently with a peak exit velocity of 96.5 mph, sending his best ball 342 feet. From the outfield, he posted an 88 mph velocity, the top mark at the event, and ran a 6.91-second 60-yard dash. On the mound, Lee worked in the mid-80s, topping at 86.8 mph with his fastball, while mixing in a 74–75 mph curveball that spun over 2,500 RPM with swing-and-miss sweep (-10.4" IVB, -14.8" HM).

Tucker Lee

+ 2025 Super Sophomore Games participant INF/RHP Michael Dobbs (Seaman, 2028) turned in a standout two-way performance at Sunday’s event. The athletic sophomore showcased a flat, right-handed barrel that continues to develop, driving balls to the pull side with a 92.7 mph peak exit velocity. Defensively, he displayed arm strength and clean actions, firing an 88 mph bullett across the diamond. On the mound, Dobbs touched 83.8 mph with his fastball and consistenlty landed a 70–72 mph curveball for strikes in any count, consistently making quick work of hitters in game play.

+ Another two-way sophomore standout from this event was INF/RHP William Pepper (Spring Hill, 2028). The 5-foot-11, 170-pound righty swung with intent from a compact right-handed barrel, driving balls to the pull side and reaching a 96.1 mph peak exit velocity. Defensively, he showed a true arm across the infield with an 86 mph velocity. Pepper’s arm carried over to the mound, where he showcased a three-pitch mix with a fastball up to 84.3 mph, a 69–71 mph curveball, and a 76 mph changeup. He also ran a 6.94 second 60 yard dash, one of the top marks at the event. With an advanced tool set on both sides of the ball, Pepper continues to emerge as one of the top two-ways in the Kansas class.

William Pepper

+ INF/RHP Collin Schmidt (Shawnee Mission South, 2027) showed well on both sides of the ball in Sunday’s look. The right-handed hitter worked primarily to the pull side throughout BP and continues to see jumps at the plate, producing a 96.8 mph peak exit velocity with more power to come as he adds polish and strength. Defensively, his arm played true across the diamond, topping at 87 mph, and he wrapped up the day on the mound, pitching in the low-to-mid 80s with a slider/splitter mix to pair.

+ 1B/OF/RHP Chase Harrington (Emporia, 2026) came away from his Prep Baseball debut as a name to follow in the Sunflower State’s senior class. Physically imposing at 6-foot-2, 218 pounds, Harrington put together one of the loudest BP rounds of the fall, swinging a heavy right-handed barrel that produced consistent hard contact. He posted a 100 mph peak exit velocity with a 392 foot max distance, averaging 94.5 mph and 352 feet per ball, while recording an 83.3% hard-hit rate. Defensively, Harrington showed arm strength and versatility with an 84 mph infield velocity and an 87 mph outfield velocity. That strength carried over to the mound, where he sat 80–84 mph with his fastball and mixed in a 70–71 mph curveball, 73–76 mph slider, and 78–79 mph changeup.

Chase Harrington

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