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 Hit Tool Class of 2026

Beau Peterson 3B / RHP / Mill Valley, KS / 2026 Rankings  StateRank: 1 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 10 / POS: 1

Peterson leads off our Top Hit Tool list for the 2026 class for good reason, as he has firmly established himself as one of the top bats in the country. The two-time Prep Baseball All-American and projected first-rounder is one of the most feared hitters in the region, with exit velocities reaching as high as 107 mph.

He’s one of my favorite at-bats to watch because he controls each plate appearance regardless of the arm on the mound. Peterson shows outstanding discipline and patience, always stepping in with a clear plan, which is why he’s consistently among the most dangerous hitters around. We saw him this summer at the Summer World Series, where he helped Prime take home the title.

‘26 | 3B | Beau Peterson (@MVJagBaseball (KS), @TexasBaseball)

Wastes no time jumping on the first pitch and lining it into center. @Prime27_17

A 2-time @prepbaseball All-American and one of the top players in the country. @PrepBaseballKC // @PrepBaseballKS // @ShooterHunt… pic.twitter.com/3VI24Fmodx

— LJ Hatch Prep Baseball KC (@ljhatchpb) July 26, 2025

Follow along on X: @ljhatchpb and Instagram: @ljhatchprepbaseball as we continue breaking down the top tools from this past summer.