Prep Baseball Louisiana 2027 State Rankings Risers: May 2025 Update

Chase Marcotte C / 3B / Destrehan, LA / 2027

Plenty of sophomores made noise this spring, but few had a more complete two-way season than Marcotte. At the plate, the Wildcats standout slashed .415 with 7 home runs, 11 doubles, and a triple, driving in 37 runs and posting a stellar 1.212 OPS.

When he wasn’t anchoring the defense behind the plate, he was making key contributions on the mound. Marcotte wrapped up the spring with a 2-0 record, 1 save, and 23 strikeouts over 23 innings, further solidifying himself as one of the top all-around players in his class.

Grant Vollmer RHP / OF / University Lab, LA / 2027

Long and lean at 6’7”, 205 pounds, Vollmer has a high-upside frame with plenty of room to add strength. The sophomore right-hander turned in a standout season for the Cubs, going 7-2 with a save and a 1.82 ERA. He emerged as one of the more intriguing arms at this year’s LHSAA State Tournament.

Vollmer got the nod in Game 3 of the championship series and earned a no-decision after working 5 innings, allowing 3 earned runs on 5 hits with 3 walks and 5 strikeouts over 95 pitches (58% strikes). He operates with a quicker tempo and strides slightly across his body, which adds deception by helping him hide the ball. His high release point and long limbs created steep downhill plane, making his fastball—83-86 mph, touching 88—tough to square up. His 73-74 mph breaking ball showed the best shape we've seen from him yet, with tighter spin and sharper bite.

Brady McCluskey OF / LHP / Brother Martin, LA / 2027

5'9" 180 lbs. athletic frame with a strong lower-half.  The left-handed hitting sophomore outfielder hit in the three-hole all spring long for the Crusaders and finished the year hitting .318 with 8 doubles, 3 triples, 28 runs batted in, 24 runs scored, and only struck out 8 times while drawing 18 walks.  McCluskey works from a slightly open and upright stance, and uses a toe-tap load to get to center.  He keeps his weight centered through his forward move and uses quick hands to deliver a flat path to contact with level extension.  He makes excellent swing decisions, can hit the ball to all fields, and plays with a high-motor.

2027 OF Brady McCluskey (Brother Martin HS)

5’9” 180 lbs.

Has taken some good hacks today out the three-hole and drills this one the other way for a double. High-motor player and has played a good CF too. Good @PB_Uncommitted name to circle. #BeSeen@AlexArmandPBR pic.twitter.com/B6Exvxi6US

— Prep Baseball Louisiana (@PrepBaseballLA) February 22, 2025