In just three months, the nation’s Class of 2027 has introduced itself to the rest of the baseball world, and its best players have gone from largely unknown to must-follow prospects at the highest levels the sport has to offer.

Fueled by Prep Baseball’s boots-on-the-ground scouts, who are situated nationwide, this group has been tracked coast-to-coast – whether it was a marquee Prep Baseball tournament at LakePoint, a Class 1A playoff matchup in Illinois, or a key summer showcase on the West Coast, our team was there.

The rise has been undeniable. Players who were barely names on a roster in May have now emerged as perennial prospects showcasing elite tools, next-level maturity, and the type of on-field presence that commands attention. The 2027 class has firmly stamped itself into the national picture, and their performances across events like the Prep Baseball Future Games have helped establish them as such.

These rankings are the result of a comprehensive evaluation process that blends in-person scouting with cutting-edge data and performance analytics. From TrackMan and Blast Motion to VALD Performance athletic testing, S2 Cognition, and Vizual Edge, every tool was used to provide a deeper understanding of each player's skillset, movement patterns, and makeup. The extensive number of live looks our staff gathered over the summer across events, games, and tournaments allowed us to confidently expand the list to 500 players. It is a reflection of both the class’s depth and the quality of information collected.

***CLICK FOR TOP-500***

With that, we are excited to release the updated 2027 Overall Rankings and maintain our commitment to continue following this group for any and all advancements, newcomers, and happenings in the future.

---

TOP-10 SHUFFLE 🔀

More than ever before, this group of junior prospects boasts a bevy of players who might ultimately be considered the top prospect in the class. More than 10 deep with those in consideration, there is still considerable time for advancements and progress, but the high ceilings are already starting to show. No. 1-ranked OF/LHP Jared Grindlinger (Huntington Beach HS, CA) reascends to the top spot with one of the more unique profiles in recent memory. The wiry-athletic 6-foot-3, 180-pound southpaw routinely pumped out mid-90s heat with feel for a full arsenal that presented a frontline look throughout the summer. However, his innate bat-to-ball ability as a left-handed hitting outfielder provided the look at an impact bat that shines in big spots. Not many, historically, have shown the upside and value that Grindlinger displays, and combined with incessant competitiveness and quiet confidence, there is strong reason to believe that he will get even better.

At No. 2 overall, SS Dylan Seward (Norco HS, CA) follows Grindlinger closely thanks to a full toolset that includes 6.18-speed, plus defensive ability at shortstop, and a switch-hitting profile that holds considerable hit/power potential. A dynamic 5-foot-11, 170-pound athlete, the Southern California native shined in workouts among some of the best prospects in the ‘26 class, and he would nestle immediately into first-round consideration were he a part of the 2026 draft cycle. Already polished in many aspects, the ability to get even better in coming years will likely draw considerable professional clubs as admirers.

While the 2026 class features three of the best southpaw prospects in recent memory (Gio Rojas, Carson, Bolemon, and Logan Schmidt), No. 3-ranked LHP Connor Salerno (Sun Valley HS, NC) challenges each today for the title of best left-handed arm in high school. The durably-built, loose-armed, 6-foot-4, 225-pounder was sensational at East Coast Pro where he ran his fastball up to 97 mph from a low slot while ripping off above-average sliders, 83-84 mph (2,500-plus rpm), with feel for a quality changeup, 88. An athletic mover with a more aggressive drive down the mound, the arsenal is likely to make another jump which should put Salerno in a rare category of frontline starters.

OF Grant Westphal (Blue Valley HS, KS) and SS/RHP Chase Fuller (Lincoln HS, FL) exude the confidence and athleticism to make an impact on the class as potential first-rounders in the making. Westphal’s tight left-handed stroke and fluidity in center field provide impactful value with innate bat-to-ball and burst. Fuller, whose competitive nature and arm talent allows him to double as one of the better right-handed arms in the class, has seen steady advancements defensively though his loud right-handed stick will ultimately push him up. A potent athlete, his defensive versatility, whether at shortstop or in center field, will provide plenty of intrigue moving forward.

Newcomer at No. 7 on the list is SS Graham Houston (Venice HS, FL), who might have the highest floor in the class thanks to soft, sure hands on the dirt and an advanced approach from both sides of the plate. There is an alluring quality to watching the Florida native perform on the diamond, and his crisp actions, combined with high IQ play are sure to be noticed by the professional scouting community immediately.

---

SHOOTER’S SUMMER STOCK: UP 📈

1. TWP Graham Keen (Mt. Lebanon HS, PA)
2. SS Sebastian Castillo (Byron Nelson HS, TX)
3. C Will Brick (Christian Brothers HS, TN)
4. SS Leo Nockley (Wyoming Seminary HS, PA)
5. C Caden Borcherding (Etowah HS, GA)
6. OF Anderson Lambert (McDonogh HS, MD)
7. SS Ely Mason (Huntington Beach HS, CA)
8. SS Hank Rippy (Hyde Park Baptist HS, TX)
9. RHP J. Beckett Berg (Notre Dame HS, CA)
10. SS Selvin Garrett (Buda Johnson HS, TX)

---

FUTURE GAMES HIGHLIGHTS ⭐

The 2027 class didn’t just show up at this year’s Prep Baseball Future Games, they announced themselves. With over 400 college coaches and professional scouts in attendance, the stage was set, and the underclass talent responded in a big way. From power arms to high IQ defenders and advanced bats, the performances were as loud as the buzz surrounding them.

This group has already established a strong, impactful presence on the scouting trail, earning attention not just for tools – but for their polish, presence, and upside. The new NCAA recruiting rules have added even more weight to each evaluation, making the Future Games a true focal point for decision-makers at every level, with the true best-of-the-best uncommitted talent all on display in one place.

The '27s rose to the occasion at this year’s Future Games, too.

#PBFG25 TOP PROSPECTS

1. SS Lubin Rincon (TX)
2. LHP Jake Ivey (TX)
3. TWP Graham Keen (PA)
4. SS Sebastian Castillo (TX)
5. C Will Brick (TN)
6. RHP George Ferguson (TX)
7. OF Drake Hawpe (TX)
8. LHP Connor Wells (SC)
9. RHP Harry Jones Jr. (GA)
10. RHP Quinn Fitzpatrick (TX)
11. RHP Kaden Wasniewski (IL)
12. SS Isaiah Snavely (IN)

For more insight into July’s Future Games standouts, check out the following links:

+ IMPACT 60: ARMS
+ IMPACT 80: POSITION PLAYES

---

AAG ON DECK 🌴

That brings us to the present. We’re just about a week out from our third annual Prep Baseball All-American Game and we’ll be fortunate enough to see many of the performers we’ve already referenced within this article at the event – like Grindlinger, Keen, Seward, Castillo, among others.

Seeing them perform on a stage as big as the one in Miami on Sept. 20 will be a sight to behold, so we wanted to prime you for some of their breakouts in advance. Firstly, there are some extra special athletes rostered on Team 2027, and we wanted to do our best to see how their tools compare to the athletes we’ve witnessed perform on our national stages over the past year or so.

With that, we pulled the data we collected at some of our most high-profile events, like the 2025 Super 60 as well as the 2024 All-American Game, which helped us identify the premium prospects that will meet us at loanDepot Park next week. We created an offensive impact score and an athleticism projection grade that helped us see how this group compared to the Class of 2025 standouts. To us, these are the “unicorns” – the players who both carry elite athleticism as well as exceptional batted-ball and swing data. They’ll have some time to catch up to the ‘25 prospects on this list who have an extra year of development as compared to when this data was captured for the prospects in the class two years above them, so the fact that they’re already holding their own inside this tier of player is what makes them so interesting.

Four players are already in a special tier of prospect: Seward, Keen, Castillo, and OF Jake Turner (Centennial HS, NV; TCU commit). You can see how they compare to some pretty special players, like first-rounders from the 2025 MLB Draft, including JoJo Parker (Blue Jays, Pick No. 8 overall), Xavier Neyens (Astros, No. 21), and Josh Hammond (Royals, No. 28).

We created these Athleticism and Offensive Impact scores simply, and the goal was to move past any one flashy metric and instead capture the fuller picture of a player’s tool set. For the athletic testing data that we have access to, we blended raw speed, “explosion” (10-yard splits, jumps), and then added a projection layer that accounts for frame, height/weight, and long-term growth. That way, players who move well and still carry physical upside are rewarded. Offensively, we paired average exit velocity with bat speed and rotational acceleration, giving credit both to raw strength and to the underlying swing efficiency that helps translate power into game action.

It’s not an exact science or anything, but it was still a fun experiment.

That’s why these four stand out inside this “unicorn” space on our chart. Keen’s 6-foot-3 frame and explosive speed make his athleticism grade jump even more, as he combines high-end mobility with projection. Seward’s balance of elite twitch and contact skills shows up in both his athletic testing and his ability to produce consistent, hard contact from the left side. Castillo pairs one of the quicker bats in the class with the strength to already drive the ball at impact levels that stack up nationally. And Turner’s swing efficiency allows his bat speed to play bigger than even the radar gun suggests, pointing toward a hitter whose barrel adjustability gives him a chance to produce across the zone.

Together, they represent the rare blend of tools that have them trending as the Miami breakout candidates, catapulting them through the fall and into next spring as candidates to become the latest first-round selections to have appeared at our AAG.

Here’s how we interpreted the findings among these four future Prep Baseball All-Americans:

+ Graham Keen, 3B/RHP, (PA): At 6-foot-6, 196 pounds, his ability to post a 6.84 time in the 60-yard dash with a 101.3 mph average EV is rare. The projection in his frame only amplifies the appeal of already big-league quality impact. And he’s a two-way player(!), which could enhance his future projection once (if) he does focus on one skill set or the other.

+ Dylan Seward, SS, (CA): The fastest mover in the group (6.18 runner) who still averaged nearly a 97 mph EV. His twitch and quick-turning bat give him one of the most dynamic profiles in the class, and the dynamic left-handed swing only adds to the overall package.

+ Sebastian Castillo, SS, (TX): A true bat-speed outlier (81.8 mph average), Castillo combines that explosive swing engine with 95 mph average EV. His blend of strength and bat quickness stacks up with the top hitters nationally. He showcased his in-game skill at the Future Games this year, earning the event’s prestigious MVP award.

+ Jake Turner, OF, (NV): Turner’s 77.7 mph average bat speed and 15.9g rotational acceleration highlight a swing built to produce damage – not to mention his physical stature as well. With a 98.8 mph average EV, he pairs high-level swing efficiency with the ability to drive the baseball consistently, and he entered the top-10 nationally as a result.

---

Related Content