Missouri Class of 2027 Rankings Update: Winter Edition
April 10, 2025
As the spring season progresses, the Prep Baseball Missouri staff has updated the state’s 2027 rankings once again. This is one of our most significant updates yet, following an action-packed preseason showcase season. We evaluated over 250 talented sophomores, expanding our list from 115 to 175 players, with more than 70 new names added.
It's important to note that with an update of this size, some players may see a decline in their overall rank, despite improving and surpassing some peers, simply due to the addition of so many new names. For a deeper understanding of how we compile our rankings, click HERE.
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THE TOP TEN
After a preseason packed with action, a new No. 1 has emerged at the top of our rankings, with INF/RHP Brady Yates (Glendale) claiming the top spot. Standing at 6-foot-2, 202 pounds, the ultra-physical Super Sophomore Games alum made an immediate impact at Glendale as a freshman last spring, since solidifying his status as a must-see two-way prospect in the 2027 class, delivering standout performances at the A’s Scout Day and Missouri Preseason All-State events this winter. Yates has added polish to his already powerful right-handed swing, consistently posting triple-digit exit velocities with elite bat speed and the potential for middle-of-the-order power at the next level. On the mound, he’s reached 89 mph with his fastball, showcasing impressive feel for a strong curveball and changeup mix. With a 6.95 60-yard dash and a 93 mph arm in the infield to boot, Yates is undeniably a must see prospect that continues to get better with every look.
Brady Yates
RHP/1B Ryan Dobratz (Liberty-Wentzville) leaps 11 spots to No. 2 in our rankings following a standout performance on the mound at the Missouri Preseason All-State. Standing at 6-foot-4, 222 pounds, Dobratz presents an imposing presence on the mound and boasts as much raw power and upside as any pitcher in the class. His lively fastball, reaching up to 90 mph, is complemented by a low-to-mid 70s curveball and a mid-70s changeup with arm side fade.
Ryan Dobratz
Another Springfield area prospect, OF Adam McKnight (Nixa) rises three spots to No. 3 in this update.
The rest of the top ten remains relatively unchanged, with INF/RHP Cole Chambers (St. Louis University) securing the No. 4 spot and LHP/OF Chase Stieferman (Capital City; Missouri) rounding out the top five.
C Carson Leuthauser (Eureka) claims the No. 6 spot, followed by RHP/1B Brandon Ott (De Smet Jesuit) at No. 7, INF Max Partney (Hillsboro) at No. 8, C Andrew Maultsby (Staley) at No. 9, and INF/RHP Cameron Miller (Nixa) rounding out the top ten at No. 10.
RISERS AND NEWCOMERS
Rising nine spots to No. 11 in this update, OF/RHP Warren Robertson (Rockhurst) continues to impress our staff with every outing. He turned heads at the MOKAN Preseason All-State in February, posting an impressive 101 mph exit velocity and a 90 mph arm in the outfield while also having been up to 86 mph on the mound. With his athleticism and lean 6-foot-3, 194-pound frame, Robertson boasts one of the highest ceilings in the class.
Warren Robertson
A 6-foot, 185-pound dual sport athlete that continues to add strength, OF Corde Gage (Christian Brothers College) climbs seven spots to No. 17 after emerging as a winner at the GBA Scout Day posting one of the loudest rounds of BP with a 99.5 mph exit velocity and showcasing a 90 mph outfield arm.
One of the biggest risers in this update, RHP Parker Sansone (Timberland) jumps more than 38 spots to No. 18. A high-upside prospect to watch in the state, Sansone impressed at the GBA Scout Day this winter, reaching 90 mph with his fastball as part of an impressive four-pitch mix that included an 83-86 mph cutter, curveball at 72-75 mph that played with depth, and an 83-84 mph changeup.
Parker Sansone
A pair of arms, Nathanael Eakins (Logan-Rogersville) and Grant Brown (Jackson), land at No. 22 and No. 23, respectively. Eakins jumps eleven spots after an impressive showing at the A’s Scout Day, where he ramped his fastball up to 88 mph. Meanwhile, Brown makes his debut in the rankings, reaching 86-88 mph on the mound at the Tribe Scout Day, while also posting a 95 mph exit velocity.
Nathanael Eakins
A standout from the St. Louis Preseason ID, Nicholas Weidler (Seckman) makes his debut in the rankings at No. 25. The 6-foot-2, 180-pound athlete consistently squared up the ball with a level right-handed swing, posting an impressive 98.9 mph exit velocity along with an 84 mph infield arm.
Another standout from the MOKAN Preseason All-State, OF Zachary DeHass (Southern Boone) rises 16 spots in this update. A 6.48 runner who consistently produces upper 90s exit velocities, the 6-foot-1, 179-pound sophomore possesses an intriguing blend of speed and power, making him a player to watch closely in the years ahead.
Zachary DeHass
A pair of southpaws make their debut in the top 40 in this update. LHP Jase Wilkinson climbs 18 spots to No. 34 following a standout performance at the Marucci Midwest Scout Day where he was up to 86 mph with his fastball. Meanwhile, Hayes Pratt enters the rankings at No. 43 after an impressive showing at the Kansas City Preseason ID.
Jase Wilkinson
INF/RHP Jack Dalton enters at No. 51 after being one of the standout performers at the Naturals Scout Day, where he topped 87 mph with his fastball, showcasing significant power arm potential. Just behind him, RHP/INF Harrison Tritz (Liberty North) makes his debut at No. 52.
INF Landon Klee (Camdenton) and INF/RHP Jagger Wilson (Seneca) lead the charge among the top 100 risers, with Klee climbing more than 30 spots to No. 58, while Wilson jumps over 25 spots to No. 67. OF/LHP Dawson Eftink (Jackson) also rises eight spots following his best performance to date at the Missouri Preseason All-State this February.
Spots No. 65-100 welcome six newcomers following strong performances at various events across the preseason circuit: INF CJ Luczak (Lindbergh), 1B/LHP Derek Chupp (Francis Howell), INF Henry Ladenberger (Chaminade), C Will Berhorst (Seckman), C/OF/RHP Triton Crocker (Central-Park Hills), and OF Parker Runge (Timberland).
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