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 2027

Grant Westphal OF / Blue Valley, KS / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 1 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 4 / POS: 2

Leading off the 2027 class is the current No. 4 ranked player in the country and Texas Longhorns commit, Grant Westphal. We had the privilege of watching Westphal numerous times this season with Building Champions, and there aren’t many players as polished as he is.

The Prep Baseball All-American Game Top Athlete Award winner stands out in many ways, but most notably for his presence in the batter’s box. He’s a walking quality at-bat who makes excellent swing decisions, stays aggressive, and isn’t afraid to take his walks. Westphal also dominates plus arms which set him apart from some of the best players around which is why we think so highly of him and his future.  

‘27 | CF | Grant Westphal (@BVBaseballCoach (KS), @BCbaseballtoday)

98 MPH, 2-RBI triple to left center for @g_westphal27.

3-3 game for the @prepbaseball All-American.@PrepBaseballKC // @PrepBaseballKS // @ShooterHunt #KCPI25 pic.twitter.com/Ny2zLTOqxl

— LJ Hatch Prep Baseball KC (@ljhatchpb) July 13, 2025

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