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 2028

Keelan Zumwalt OF / LHP / Summit Christian, MO / 2028 Rankings  StateRank: 1 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 4 / POS: 2

One of the top-ranked players nationally, Keelan Zumwalt receives plenty of praise for his projectable size and outstanding bat, but we’re equally impressed with his arm strength and ability to control the running game. His true right-field arm really stands out, and he showed it at the Central Super Sophomore Games by posting a 90 mph outfield velocity. We believe there’s much more in store as he continues to mature following a significant growth spurt this spring and summer.

Zumwalt also ranks highly on our two-way list thanks to his work on the mound. His fastball topped out at 87 mph at the Central Super Sophomore Games, showing quality arm-side run. As he continues to add strength and refine his athleticism and pitching skills, we think he has the potential to develop high-end arm strength both on the mound and in the outfield.

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