Las Vegas Top Prospect Games: Quick Hits | 2027 Class

Spencer Aten (Boulder City, 2027)

The incoming senior catcher put together a projectable overall performance at the Las Vegas Top Prospect Games. At the plate, Aten registered a 98.1 mph TrackMan max exit velocity along with an 88.8 mph average exit velocity, showing an ability to find the barrel with authority. On the defensive side, his actions behind the plate resulted in an 80 mph catcher velocity and a consistent 1.85–1.90 pop time. This is a player to keep on your radar as he continues to add size and strength to his frame.

Benny Cimperman (Pahrump Valley, 2027)

The Centennial product put together another standout overall performance at the plate and in the field, highlighted by steady metrics across the board. Cimperman showed barrel awareness during his batting practice round, turning around a 90.5 mph TrackMan max exit velocity with an impressive 90% sweet spot percentage. On the defensive side, his confident actions behind the dish were paired with a 75 mph catcher velocity and a 1.92–2.02 pop time. This is an incoming senior that we project to only continue trending.

Aiden Farrell (Durango, 2027)

Farrell announced his presence yet again, standing out as a metric producer at the plate and on the dirt. He showed solid control during defensive workouts, flashing athletic flow through the ball to pull down an 88 mph infield velocity. At the plate, his swing generated a 95.8 mph TrackMan max exit velocity and an 87.5 mph average exit velocity. There is a lot to like about this incoming senior as he continues to fill out his frame and carry this momentum into his final high school season.

Ethan Gordon (Faith Lutheran, 2027)

Gordon provided a combination of physical tools and clean defensive actions across the field. He showed utility during defensive workouts, pulling down an 88 mph outfield velocity. Offensively, he put together a loud batting practice round with a 95.0 mph TrackMan max exit velocity and a 319-foot max estimated distance. This is a player to track closely as his game continues to trend.

Trevor Henson (Centennial, 2027)

Henson comes off a standout performance at the event. Offensively, he registered a 102.2 mph TrackMan max exit velocity and a 370-foot max estimated distance, which stood out as one of the top metrics of the event. On the defensive side of the ball, his hands worked with easy flow behind the plate to pull down an 80 mph catcher velocity and a stellar 1.86–1.94 pop time that registered as one of the top defensive metrics of the event. Look for him to be a key piece over the coming year.

Eli Leone (Faith Lutheran, 2027)

This incoming senior performed with a solid analytical performance on both sides of the ball. He turned heads during his batting practice session with an 87.6 mph TrackMan max exit velocity paired with an 18.0 mph max run speed during athletic testing. Defensively, his hands worked with easy flow to pull down an 84 mph infield velocity. This is another player you can expect to make an impact as he continues to mature physically.

Gino Mendoza (Bishop Gorman, 2027)

Mendoza showed off a projectable athletic toolkit with balanced markers across the board. Offensively, his clean stroke produced a 94.3 mph TrackMan max exit velocity and an 85.4 mph average exit velocity. He carried that athletic efficiency cleanly over into the defensive side of the ball, where his movements and natural actions through the ball were paired with an 81 mph infield velocity. Keep an eye on this infielder as a player we expect to continue trending.

Brody Newquist (Palo Verde, 2027)

Newquist put together a steady, productive baseline of tools throughout his showcase performance. During his batting practice rounds, his simple, compact stroke helped him earn a 101.4 mph TrackMan max exit velocity and a 404-foot max estimated distance, which registered as one of the top metrics of the event. Defensively, his footwork worked cleanly through the ball to produce an accurate 87 mph outfield velocity. We look for him to carry this momentum into his senior campaign.

Mikey Ornellas (Basic, 2027)

Ornellas stood out as a rotational athlete, showing off a productive baseline of tools throughout his showcase. His batting practice session was solid, highlighted by a 97.0 mph TrackMan max exit velocity and a 358-foot max estimated distance. He also added an accurate 74 mph infield velocity during defensive work, moving cleanly through the baseball. He projects as a legitimate utility player to follow closely.

Eddie Peterson (Shadow Ridge, 2027)

Peterson continues to impress each time out with us. The ability to impact the ball makes him a player who we expect to have continued success over the coming years. His 92.6 mph TrackMan max exit velocity showed that he knows how to find the barrel with authority. Defensively, his actions translate smoothly across multiple positions, generating a 74 mph infield velocity and a 74 mph catcher velocity paired with a 1.94–2.02 pop time.

Cooper Phillips (Faith Lutheran, 2027)

Phillips showcased a simple swing path that flashed present line-drive production. At the plate, he generated an 89.5 mph TrackMan max exit velocity. His natural baseline carried over cleanly to the defensive side, where he pulled down a stellar 86 mph outfield velocity that stood out as one of the top defensive metrics of the event. The projectable actions make this a player to follow.

Gavin Robinson (Boulder City, 2027)

Robinson put together an impressive overall showing that was highlighted by his balanced actions on display. He registered a loud 97.8 mph TrackMan max exit velocity and a 90.1 mph average exit velocity during batting practice. Defensively, his hands worked with easy flow to pull down an 85 mph infield velocity across the diamond. There is a lot to like about Robinson as he continues to add size and strength before his senior season.

Maddox Sedlacek (White Pine, 2027)

Sedlacek put on a show during his batting practice session with advanced barrel consistency, producing some of the loudest offensive numbers of the event. He registered an exceptional 111.9 mph TrackMan max exit velocity and a 402-foot max estimated distance, both claiming spots among the top metrics of the event. Defensively, his actions resulted in a steady 88 mph outfield velocity. This is a high-ceiling incoming senior to keep close tabs on.

Ethan Shultz (Las Vegas, 2027)

Shultz put together a strong showing, continuing to profile as an under-the-radar infielder with tools that play across the board. From the right side, he put on a solid round during his batting practice session, registering a 93.5 mph TrackMan max exit velocity. His physical actions carried over cleanly to the defensive side of the ball, where his hands worked with easy flow through the baseball to pull down a 77 mph infield velocity.

Matthew Smoot (Coronado, 2027)

Smoot delivered an impressive, tools-forward performance that caught the attention of our staff. Offensively, his direct path generated a 104.6 mph TrackMan max exit velocity and a 385-foot max estimated distance, registering as some of the top metrics of the event. Defensively, he showed an athletic path through the ball to log a steady 73 mph infield velocity across the diamond. Look for him to continue making big jumps heading into his senior year.