Class of 2027: Preseason Player Rankings
February 17, 2026
As the High School season quickly approaches, we continue our Preseason Rankings Update series with the Class of 2027 Nevada Player Rankings, highlighted by some notable changes throughout the Top 100. Standout Winter and Preseason performances have reshaped the landscape, as players continue to build their résumés and make their case among the state’s best. This update sets the stage for what should be an important stretch in the recruiting process for this talented group of seniors.
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As always, our evaluation process is fluid and ongoing, built on multiple viewings and discussions to get the most accurate feel for each player’s abilities. It’s worth noting that while some players show rapid improvement, this doesn’t suggest that others have regressed—player development is simply a journey with peaks and valleys. As the season unfolds, new names will continue to surface, expanding the universe of top prospects in Nevada. In addition to our player evaluations, our scouts—both in-state and nationally—have been in constant dialogue, comparing notes and making adjustments based on the latest insights to ensure the rankings are as up-to-date and accurate as possible.
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High School Preseason Update
Preseason Update: Top 10
We are excited to roll out our Prep Baseball Preseason Player Rankings are generated by the Prep Baseball Staff, both Local and National, to produce our most updated Rankings heading into the Spring Season!
| PLAYER | HIGH SCHOOL | POSITION | ||
| 1 | Jake Turner | Centennial | OF/LHP | TCU |
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| 2 | Cash Martin | Faith Lutheran | RHP | Stanford |
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| 3 | Connor Long | Bishop Gorman | IF/RHP | Oregon |
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| 4 | Troy Riley | Reno | RHP | Oregon State |
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| 5 | Liam Radke | Faith Lutheran | RHP | TCU |
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| 6 | Braden Jones | Reno | IF/RHP | UCLA |
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| 7 | Justin Rodrigues | Bishop Gorman | IF/RHP | Uncommitted |
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| 8 | Alec Kajioka | Bishop Gorman | IF | Uncommitted |
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| 9 | Ace Sapp | Basic Academy | OF | Notre Dame |
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| 10 | Karsen Smaka | Palo Verde | OF | SDSU |
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Preseason Update: Ranking Risers
Next, we have the Ranking Risers, highlighting the players who have shown improvements in their game over the Winter Break, culminating in their movement up in the Rankings!
| NEW RANK | NAME | SCHOOL | POSITION | COMMITMENT |
| 8 | Ace Sapp | Basic Academy | OF | Notre Dame |
| 11 | Marco Montesanti | Shadow Ridge | IF | Uncommitted |
| 12 | Brayden Leavitt | Shadow Ridge | OF | Uncommitted |
| 17 | Logan Grubbs | Bishop Gorman | OF | Uncommitted |
| 20 | Blaine Bilderback | Douglas | RHP/OF | Uncommitted |
Preseason Update: Top Uncommitted
Finally, we have the Top Uncommitted list, featuring the top players still on the board in Nevada's 2027 Class with multiple Future Games standouts still available.
| RANK | NAME | SCHOOL | POSITION |
| 7 | Justin Rodrigues | Bishop Gorman | IF/RHP |
| 8 | Alec Kajioka | Bishop Gorman | IF |
| 11 | Marco Montesanti | Shadow Ridge | IF |
| 12 | Brayden Leavitt | Shadow Ridge | OF |
| 14 | Dallon Cegavske | Basic Academy | OF |
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