After a packed summer season and the fall come to a close, the Prep Baseball Kansas staff has once again updated the state’s 2028 rankings. We have our biggest updates to date after our loaded tournaments and showcase season. We saw over 150 talented sophomores with more than 60 new names making their rankings debut as we expand the list to 100 players. This class is headlined by a projectalbe righty that is already throwing stikes in the upper 80s, an all state right-hander, a couple of infidlers who are not only toolsy, but have the skill to match. 

It is important to note that in an update this large, there are players who 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 these rankings include five prolific risers in the top 10 and five newcomers in the top 30.

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Risers 

There will always be players who make huge jumps in the rankings thanks to added skill, strength, projection, or all three. Below, we look at five athletes who have rocketed into the top 10 in these rankings.

William Pepper SS / RHP / Spring Hill, KS / 2028 Rankings  StateRank: 4 / POS: 2 Pepper just keeps getting better. The 5-foot-11, 170-pound athlete has not only continued to produce on the field, but he has also refined his skills and added strength and speed over the past year. He has proven he can stick on the left side of the infield for the foreseeable future and be a reliable middle-of-the-order bat against the best arms around. Pepper emerged as one of the top players at this year’s Super Sophomore Games. He jumps 19 spots in the rankings into the top five.

Jackson McDonald 1B / OF / St. Thomas Aquinas, KS / 2028 Rankings  StateRank: 6 / POS: 1 Arguably the most physical player in the state at 6-foot-2, 243 pounds, McDonald moves exceptionally well, running a 7.38 60 and producing 78 mph bat speed with 104 mph exit velocity. McDonald showed the ability to be on time and on the barrel against some of the best arms in the region at this year’s Super Sophomore Games, including a no-doubt home run. McDonald is up six spots in these rankings.

Michael Dobbs SS / C / Seaman, KS / 2028 Rankings  StateRank: 8 / POS: 3 There might not be a better all-around two-way player in the class or the region. Dobbs is equally comfortable and proficient at shortstop, catcher, on the mound, and in the batter’s box. He’s a high-skill player who continues to improve his athletic measurables. Dobbs is up 10 spots in these rankings.

Jordy Scott OF / Rock Creek, KS / 2028 Rankings  StateRank: 9 / POS: 2 “Up four spots in these rankings, the 6-foot, 180-pound athlete shows a unique combination of power and speed, paired with consistent in-game production at the plate and a ball-hawk mentality in the outfield. Scott showcased his tools with multiple stolen bases and a line-drive home run at the Super Sophomore Games.

Asher Newton SS / 2B / Manhattan, KS / 2028 Rankings  StateRank: 10 / POS: 4 One of the most polished players in the state, Newton shows high-level hands and feet at shortstop, with the ability to throw from multiple slots and a smooth left-handed swing. Newton’s game should scale quickly as he continues to add size and strength. He stood out as a consistent contributor at the Super Sophomore Games and is up 14 spots in these rankings.

  

Newcomers 

Especially at this young age, there will always be players we haven’t seen yet or newcomers who jump into the rankings and make noise. Below, we take a look at five new names in the top 30.

Parker Bass RHP / Olathe West, KS / 2028 Rankings  StateRank: 12 / POS: 3 We recently got our first look at the 6-foot-6, 227-pound right-hander. Easily one of the most projectable prospects in the class, Bass already shows the ability to throw strikes while reaching into the upper 80s, with much more velocity to come. Bass makes his rankings debut at No. 12 and could easily move up in the near future.

Colten Walters RHP / OF / Olathe South, KS / 2028 Rankings  StateRank: 19 / POS: 4 A projectable and athletic two-way prospect who currently shines brightest on the mound, Walter’s athleticism and frame make him one of the most intriguing prospects in the region to dream on, with a sky-high ceiling. Walter enters the rankings in the top 20 and could be a quick riser in the near future.

Dalton Close SS / OF / Shawnee Mission Northwest, KS / 2028 Rankings  StateRank: 22 / POS: 9 Close is already showing a ton of athleticism packed into his 5-foot-8, 150-pound frame. A 6.9 runner with 94 mph exit velocity, Close has also proven to be a consistent in-game producer. He enters the rankings in the top 25.

Jaxon Harris C / 1B / Mill Valley, KS / 2028 Rankings  StateRank: 23 / POS: 4 One of the strongest players in the state, Harris stands 6-foot, 201 pounds, packed with strength. Offensively, the left-handed hitter looks to do damage on every swing and could become a middle-of-the-order, next-level bat as he continues to add polish. Harris enters the rankings in the top 25.

Bryor Schultz SS / RHP / Girard, KS / 2028 Rankings  StateRank: 27 / POS: 11 A two-way athlete who has proven he can get the best hitters in the region out from the mound, the 6-foot-3, 155-pound righty has clean actions and oozes projection. Schultz enters the rankings in the top 30.

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