PBKC Top Throw Tool Class of 2027: Brady Yates
January 31, 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 Throw Tool Class of 2027
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Brady Yates 3B / RHP / Glendale, MO / 2027
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Yates is one of the more physical infielders to come out of the 2027 Missouri class, and he’s a player we saw multiple times this summer. The Missouri State commit made an impact both at the hot corner and on the mound for the Inevitable A’s, with his arm strength standing out in both roles. Like many players on this list, Yates generates serious power in everything he does. He’s posted exit velocities up to 101 mph, bat speeds of 84 mph, a max fastball of 89.3 mph, and an infield velocity of 93 mph, all of which grade out as above average.
At 6-foot-2, 200 pounds, we believe there’s even more power coming as he continues to add strength over the next few years. Once he gets on campus and continues to develop physically, those already impressive numbers could climb even higher.
Follow along on X: @ljhatchpb and Instagram: @ljhatchprepbaseball as we continue breaking down the top tools from this past summer.