PBKC Top Defenders Class of 2028: Jack Sutherland
January 20, 2026
As we look back on the 2025 summer tournament circuit here in Kansas City, we’ll be breaking down the top players by tool from each class based on evaluations from our scouting team at Homefield and Creekside. Follow along as we take a deep dive into these players and highlight the summers they put together. Each week will feature our top five players based on each tool from the class, presented in no particular order.
Top Defenders Class of 2028
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Jack Sutherland SS / 2B / Logan-Rogersville, MO / 2028
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Jack Sutherland is a player who flies under the radar, largely due to Missouri’s stacked 2028 class, but he’s a legitimate defender and a solid all-around ballplayer. The 6-foot-2, 160-pound shortstop shows good athleticism, clean footwork in the infield, and simple, quick hands.
Sutherland posted an 88 Athlete Score, ranking in the 99th percentile in RSI and the 91st percentile in vertical jump. Those numbers are encouraging given his frame and projected strength gains over the next few years. With that added strength, his explosiveness should allow him to stick at shortstop at the next level.
Follow along on X: @ljhatchpb and Instagram: @ljhatchprepbaseball as we continue breaking down the top tools from this past summer.