PA Class of 2027 Rankings (Spring Update)

April 18, 2025
Nathan Ocker
Director of PA/WV

Prep Baseball Pennsylvania recently wrapped up a whirlwind of a preseason. Getting eyes on nearly 1,500 players throughout the Keystone State. Now those players are competing for their high school baseball programs, and trying to earn a bid to the PIAA State Championships. This is a perfect time to sit down, and take a deep dive into the 2027 rankings. As mentioned countless times throughout the last two years, the 2027 class is one of the most talented classes that we have seen. Both pitchers and position players alike continue to impress our scouting staff as well as gain plenty of national attention and discussion. We take an indepth look at our Top 10 as well as a few newcombers and top performers from our Preseason Tour.

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Top 10

Graham Keen 3B / OF / Mt Lebanon, PA / 2027

Rankings StateRank: 1 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 2 / POS: 1

6-5, 180-lb 3B/OF Graham Keen (Mt. Lebanon) makes the game look easy. The No. 2 ranked prospect nationally in the @prepbaseball ‘27 national rankings just keeps finding ways to improve his game.

Stayed with his in game swing throughout an impressive BP round for barrel after… pic.twitter.com/mMhh06hNF0
— Prep Baseball Pennsylvania (@PrepBaseballPA) February 15, 2025

‘27 RHP/IF Graham Keen (Mt. Lebanon) sitting 89-90, punching out 2 in the first before roping this RBI double to right center.

Up to 91.3 in the second filling it up with a nice 4-pitch mix.

CT: 86-87
SL: 81-83
CB: 78@PrepBaseballPA | @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/O9cnwcAdnY
— Eric Mock (@mockaflocka16) April 17, 2025

Brady Guzzie OF / LHP / Conwell Egan Catholic, PA / 2027

Rankings StateRank: 2 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 59 / POS: 18

One of my favorites in the Pennsylvania 2027 class.

'27 LHP Brady Guzzie (Conwell Egan Catholic, PA).

BUILD: 6-1, 165
FB: 89-90
SL: 76-77
CH: 82-83

Easy delivery that repeats, calm and cool operator. Feel for three pitch mix. Clean arm-swing. 👌 @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/Oan4mEpq8K
— Dan Cevette (@DanCevette) February 23, 2025

2027 OF/LHP Brady Guzzie (Conwell Egan Catholic); 6-1, 165 lbs.

Uses long levers to create deep stretch followed by a violent turn. On time with loud barrels for entirety of the round.

EV: 98#PreseasonID | @bguzzie3 pic.twitter.com/Q1ZjTPr9zi
— Prep Baseball Pennsylvania (@PrepBaseballPA) February 23, 2025

Leo Nockley SS / Wyoming Seminary, PA / 2027

Rankings StateRank: 3 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 68 / POS: 17

'27 MIF Leo Nockley (Wyoming Seminary, PA) is emerging as one of the top talents in the 2027 class (state and nationally).

BUILD: 5-7, 165 | ATH
Arm: 88

Makes it look easy. Effortless, smooth field actions. Works through the ball & delivers a strike over to first.… https://t.co/qWLwuu5Iet pic.twitter.com/4PRlmyoQ5w
— Prep Baseball Pennsylvania (@PrepBaseballPA) March 3, 2025

Jackson Young OF / RHP / Westtown School, PA / 2027

Rankings StateRank: 4 / POS: 2 OverallRank: 73 / POS: 20

'27 OF Jackson Young (Westtown School)

BUILD: 6-5, 178
EV: 94

Great build. Room for growth. Upright stance, stride for timing, loose whippy hands. Fun prospect to keep eyes on. pic.twitter.com/6XNLbnEjlh
— Prep Baseball Pennsylvania (@PrepBaseballPA) February 23, 2025

Jacob Carrasco C / 3B / Manheim Township , PA / 2027

Rankings StateRank: 5 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 80 / POS: 9

Will Swisher SS / 2B / Moon Area, PA / 2027

Rankings StateRank: 6 / POS: 2 OverallRank: 153 / POS: 44

‘27 SS Will Swisher (Moon Area) flashing easy 96mph exit velocity from a well timed leg hang. @prepbaseball #JFG alum continues to add strength & the potential for some middle of the order pop to his resume.@maruccispikes Scout Day pic.twitter.com/qtqtOKwcaj
— Prep Baseball Pennsylvania (@PrepBaseballPA) February 15, 2025

Chris Grasso 3B / RHP / St. Joseph's Prep, PA / 2027

Rankings StateRank: 8 / POS: 2 OverallRank: 194 / POS: 9

‘27 RHP Chris Grasso (St. Joseph Prep)

#8 ranked player in the state, Top 200 player in the country

6-4, 190lbs

with still more in the tank, look for Grasso to be a sought after arm come Aug. 1st

FB: 88-90
SL: 76-77
CH: 82-83@ShooterHunt | @chrissgrasso pic.twitter.com/CaPOjRfrsV
— Prep Baseball Pennsylvania (@PrepBaseballPA) February 24, 2025

Joshua Burkholder SS / 2B / Seton LaSalle Catholic, PA / 2027

Rankings StateRank: 9 / POS: 3 OverallRank: 271 / POS: 75

‘27 SS Joshua Burkholder (Seton LaSalle Catholic) oozes fast twitch in all his actions. One of the top runners on the day, the 5-11, 176 lb SO also flashed 90mph arm strength across the diamond.

Offensively a firm hip turn & lightning quick hands resulted in a top exit velocity… pic.twitter.com/dMMB3azh4i
— Prep Baseball Pennsylvania (@PrepBaseballPA) February 15, 2025

2027 SS/2B Joshua Burkholder (Seton LaSalle Catholic, PA); 5-11, 176.2 lbs.

Arm: 90

The @WVUBaseball commit put together an all-around day. Showing clean fielding actions & showing off the arm. #PreseasonID | @jburkholder18 https://t.co/ozc5dQ87K4 pic.twitter.com/4fqulv4uIl
— Prep Baseball Pennsylvania (@PrepBaseballPA) February 17, 2025

Brady Youngblood C / 1B / Dallas, PA / 2027

Rankings StateRank: 7 / POS: 2 OverallRank: 158 / POS: 15

2027 C/1B Brady Youngblood (Dallas, PA); 6-3, 215 lbs. Consistent LD contact start to finish living in the low 90’s exit; peppering middle to pull side.

Exit Velo: 97 MPH@rcswarpath pic.twitter.com/xxDuPkzIqo
— Prep Baseball Pennsylvania (@PrepBaseballPA) February 15, 2025

‘27 C/1B Brady Youngblood (Dallas HS)

No. 15 ranked SOPH C in USA 🇺🇸 at a strong and athletic 6-3, 215LBS. Topped 83MPH out of the crouch with pop times ranging 1.94-2.01. Impressive sub-7 straight line sprint speed for his position, running a 6.91 60YD.@RCSWarpath pic.twitter.com/SGhd8bul0X
— Prep Baseball Pennsylvania (@PrepBaseballPA) February 16, 2025

Nick Machusko 3B / 1B / Moon Area, PA / 2027

Rankings StateRank: 10 / POS: 3 OverallRank: 295 / POS: 16

2027 3B/1B Nick Machusko (Moon Area, PA); 6-2, 215 lbs.

Arm: 86
Exit Velo: 103

All-around solid day. Large, physical frame. Fluid fielding motion. Developing arm strength. Intriguing player to follow this season. @maruccispikes | @nickmac_2027 pic.twitter.com/n3jTEjRNl3
— Prep Baseball Pennsylvania (@PrepBaseballPA) February 15, 2025

TOP NEWCOMERS

+ RHP Cole Kuhn (St. Joseph's Prep)

2027 RHP/1B Cole Kuhn (St. Joseph's Prep, PA); 6-4, 185 lbs.

🚨 Sidearm ‘27 up to 91 🚨

FF: 87-90 (outlier VAA, life)
SI: 89-91
CB: 72-74
CH: 77

Arsenal can go a lot of ways. Could evolve to SI/SW, but wouldn’t rule out the high-carry FF (18+ IVB). Tough look for any hitter… pic.twitter.com/BfvYpSPGoZ
— Prep Baseball Pennsylvania (@PrepBaseballPA) February 25, 2025

+ OF Coleton Manning (Great Valley)

+ RHP Collin Romanczuk (Malvern Prep)

2027 RHP Collin Romanczuk (Malvern Prep, PA)

📊 WP: CGSO, 7inn, 2H, 0BB, 7K

The young SO threw an absolute gem today for the Friars. Utilized his whole arsenal to keep Haverford honest.

Tall pitchers frame. Really fills up the k-zone with all three pitches. Stayed poised… pic.twitter.com/oNlUX8qHeg
— Nate Goranson (@NathanGoranson) April 16, 2025