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Updated Class of 2027 Player Rankings (Septmeber)

September 9, 2025
Prep Baseball Michigan Staff

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Updated Class of 2027 Player Rankings (Septmeber)

Throughout the summer we were all over the state, scouting numerous prospects and seeing many new names came to the forefront of the recruiting scene. With that information, we are updating each of our class rankings based off what we have seen.

As summer sports come to an end and the new school season starts, we will take a look at "What's New at the Top", "The Risers", "The Newcomers", "The Sleepers", "Don't Sleep On These Arms", "Coaches Need To Circle Back To" and a look some of the top uncommitted prospects by position, and a close look at the Top 10.

To view the Class Rankings, click below:

  • Class of 2026 | Class of 2027 | Class of 2028

To view the Prospect Reports, click below:

To view the entire Class of 2027 rankings, please click here.

Who's At The Top

Broder Katke C / 3B / Brother Rice High School, MI / 2027

Rankings  StateRank: 1 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 45 / POS: 4

Report: Broder Katke, C, Brother Rice - Katke remains at the top of the class after a strong spring and summer performance. Katke played a big piece for the Warriors behind the plate - was also able to pick off several base runners in the spring alone. Katke saw a jump in power numbers from year 1 to year 2 which made him a key fixture in the middle of Brother Rice lineup. Katke earned an invite to Future Games in July which was followed up by an invite to the All-American game in Miami, Fla. September 20-21st.

The Risers

Dylan Crowe 3B / SS / Hartland High School, MI / 2027

Rankings  StateRank: 5 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 446 / POS: 31

Report: A mainstay in the heart of the order for Hartland, Crowe cemented himself as a key player during the state championship run for the Eagles coming up with a few key base hits in the process. Crowe profiles a good body profile with a strong arm from the left side and ability to put the ball in both alleys. A name regional programs need to keep track of as we head into the fall offseason. 

Taber Edwards-Benner SS / RHP / Midland, MI / 2027

Rankings  StateRank: 9 / POS: 2

Report: Edwards-Benner made strong strides this spring and summer at the plate - we saw a number of at-bats of productivity and able to handle the state's biggest arms. A multi-sport athlete, we feel his best baseball is still ahead of him as he plays football in the fall. Taber followed up the spring with a good summer with Berryhill Post 165 helping lead them to a regional appearance. 

Grady Preston RHP / 1B / Brother Rice High School, MI / 2027

Rankings  StateRank: 12 / POS: 5

Report: Preston came on strong at the end of spring and carried his successes into the summer. Preston logged key innings in the Catholic League which led to a big role this summer with D Las Vegas. Preston had a strong appearance at Future Games running the fastball up to 89.5 and attacked hitters really well. An imposing figure on the mound with a 6’5 frame, look for Preston to make another jump this offseason heading into to a big junior campaign. 

Josh Vanderlugt LHP / OF / Hudsonville High School, MI / 2027

Rankings  StateRank: 16 / POS: 2

Report: The southpaw from Hudsonville came on strong the past few months earning himself an invitation to the Future Games at LakePoint. A good build with a ¾ arm slot - VanderLugt displayed a 3 pitch arsenal with a fastball with good arm side run and a 2/7 shaped slider to go with it. VanderLugt will look to earn big innings next spring for the Eagles.

Notable Newcomers

Boston Grueter C / Loy Norrix High School, MI / 2027

Rankings  StateRank: 58 / POS: 9

Report: Boston came on strong this summer and made a great impression on our staff. A strong bodied catcher with a left handed swing with some power to the pullside and a good carry on the ball from behind the plate. Grueter is poised for a big junior campaign in SW Michigan. 

Luke Mette 3B / SS / L’Anse Creuse High School North, MI / 2027

Rankings  StateRank: 90 / POS: 5

Report: Another Macomb county player who had a strong month of June at Top Prospect Games. Mette gets the barrel through the zone and has the capability of some power to the pullside of the field. A strong round of BP with accurate throws from the outfield, one to keep an eye on as he garners more experience this coming spring. 

The Sleepers

Adam Narr SS / RHP / LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL NORTH, MI / 2027

Rankings  StateRank: 61 / POS: 10

Report: Narr made his first impact on our staff during the winter months at the Detroit Prospect Scout Day - an athletic shortstop with a good arm to pair with the athleticism, he had a good spring for Lutheran Northwest and certainly solidifying himself as a top defender in the class up the middle. 

Nathan Siler RHP / SS / Sacred Heart Academy, MI / 2027

Rankings  StateRank: 32 / POS: 11

Report: Nathan Siler is a name to know in the 2027 class as he headlined tradition rich Mt. Pleasant Sacred Heart pitching staff this spring along with Capital City Kings 16u - Smith. Baseball runs deep in the family as his father played for the Chippewas in the late 80s and soon after the Detroit Tigers farm-system, Siler will look to follow in his fathers footsteps. A slender frame with much room to grow - Siler fastball will run into the mid-80s with a polished changeup to LHH. One to follow closely as programs start to assemble their 2027 recruiting classes. 

Logan Scheidt C / SS / West Bloomfield High School, MI / 2027

Rankings  StateRank: 29 / POS: 5

Report: A reliable backstop for the Lakers of West Bloomfield - Scheidt offers more athleticism behind the dish than your traditional catcher. A strong arm and IQ for the game - Scheidt has established himself as a top defender in the class who had a big summer for the Detroit Prospects. Look for Logan to take another jump offensively this coming spring as he goes into the off-season. 

TOP UNCOMMITTED PROSPECTS BY POSITION

Below we look to name the top 5 prospects in specific categories based on primary position in profile for the 2027 class rankings. Beyond this group, there are numerous prospects that can help a collegiate program in some capacity.

***** To view the entire rankings, please click here.