PBKC Top Power Tool Class of 2028: Jayden Stegner
January 10, 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 Power Tool Class of 2028
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Jayden Stegner C / 3B / Northside High School, AR / 2028Rankings StateRank: 4 / POS: 1
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Stegner impressed in Kansas City with his ability to drive in runs. The 6-foot-3, 215-pound backstop was a consistent run producer for his Arkansas Prospects team, which made a run to the Final Four of the Midwest Premier Super 15. We also saw Stegner at the Central Super Sophomore Games at Homefield, where he posted a max exit velocity of 102.8 mph during the showcase portion, ranking third at the event.
Stegner uses his size well at the plate, creating leverage with simple, consistent movements that allow him to deliver the barrel accurately. He’s poised for a strong sophomore campaign and is taking the next steps toward becoming an impact middle-of-the-order bat.
‘28 | C/3B | Jayden Stegner (Northside (AR), @ARPROSPECTS)@JaydenStegner14 catches it deep and drives a single up the middle.
— LJ Hatch Prep Baseball KC (@ljhatchpb) July 19, 2025
Physical 6-3 build with big power. @PrepBaseballKC // @PrepBaseballAR // @MW_Premier #Super1525 pic.twitter.com/PS99gvjfxv
Follow along on X: @ljhatchpb and Instagram: @ljhatchprepbaseball as we continue breaking down the top tools from this past summer.