PA State Games: 20 Names to Know (2027s)
June 18, 2025
Pennsylvania has long been a quiet powerhouse in the world of amateur baseball. Year after year, the state produces some of the country’s most competitive high school talent. Players who not only make waves on the national stage, but who often rise through the ranks as under-the-radar prospects that turn into impact college athletes and even draft picks.
What makes Pennsylvania especially unique is its consistent track record of late bloomers—players who may not be on every national list as freshmen or sophomores, but who emerge with big tools, mature skillsets, and serious upside as they develop. Whether it’s due to weather, multi-sport backgrounds, or simply the natural pace of physical growth, PA athletes often peak later, and when they do, they are ready.
That is why events like the Prep Baseball Pennsylvania State Games are so critical. They do not just highlight the known names; they give a platform to those still writing their recruiting story. Especially for 2027 players, many of whom are just beginning to fill out physically and find consistency in their game, the State Games offer a timely opportunity to be evaluated on potential as much as polish.
College coaches know what Pennsylvania brings to the table. They're watching closely, not just for who’s ready now, but for who could become their next hidden gem. The State Games are where many of those stories begin.
Below, a look at 20 players in the 2027 class that Prep Baseball Vice President of Scouting, Shooter Hunt, identified as must-follow names for college coaches this summer:
Must Follow 2027s
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Brady Guzzie OF / LHP / Conwell Egan Catholic, PA / 2027Guzzie, already the #36 player nationally in the class, kicked off his summer with an emphatic statement at the PA State Games. An ultra-athletic, 6-foot-2, 165-pounder with wide shoulders and who drips projection, the talented two-way impressed in all facets, but especially on the mound. Providing an easy look at a polished delivery and clean, loose arm action the southpaw effortlessly worked 88-90 while demonstrating innate ability for pounding strikes under the hands to right-handed hitters. He showcased advanced feel for a changeup at 79-81 with swing-and-miss attributes that included 1600s rpm and the ability to throw to both sides of the plate. The breaking ball took more gradual, two-tier shape at 71-74 (2200s rpm), but was thrown for strikes with clear upside. His athleticism at the plate where his left-handed stroke plays short to long with eye-opening metrics is also something to monitor. His in-game swings actually were much better than the workout, and he carried himself with an aura of confidence that is sure to excite college coaches all summer.
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