The summer season is officially underway as the 15U to 18U divisions begin their summer seasons. This 134-team event spans four divisions, ranging from 14U through 18U.

The Slugfest is hosted across two state-of-the-art, fully illuminated complexes located just 15 minutes apart, offering a combined total of 14 fields. Creekside Baseball Park, situated 15 minutes from Kansas City International Airport, features six turf-infield fields, batting cages, turf bullpens with plyometric walls and mounds, a full concession stand, covered dugouts, bleachers, and an on-site Holiday Inn Express.

Homefield Baseball Complex, located 25 minutes from the airport and directly across from the Legends shopping center, boasts eight brand-new fully turfed diamonds, batting cages at every field, turf bullpens and mounds, two concession stands, covered dugouts, bleachers, and numerous nearby hotels, restaurants, and amenities. Further enhancements to the facilities are planned to provide an even better experience.

Slugfest History

The 2020 KC Slugfest marked the inaugural event at the Creekside complex and has since evolved into the Prep Baseball KC Slugfest, set to take place this weekend. Over the years, the event has showcased elite talent and featured some exceptional baseball teams.

Lets take a look at the 2024 KC Slugfest Champions:

• 14u- KC Nationals Meyer went 7-0 with a run differential of 49.
• 15u- 24' Risin Baseball-Stanley 2027 went 7-0 with a run differential of 52.
• 16u- US Nationals Midwestern 16U Scout went 7-0 with a run differential of 40.
• 17u/18u- Prime 27:17 National 2026 went 6-1 with a run differential of 35.

2024 Slugfest Top Players

Keelan Zumwalt 1B / LHP / Summit Christian, MO / 2028 Rankings  StateRank: 1 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 7 / POS: 1

Beau Peterson 3B / RHP / MILL VALLEY, KS / 2026 Rankings  StateRank: 1 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 10 / POS: 1 Commitment: Texas

Tyler Putnam RHP / SS / Battle, MO / 2026 Rankings  StateRank: 1 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 146 / POS: 53 Commitment: Tennessee

Brody Irlbeck LHP / OF / STALEY, MO / 2025 Rankings  StateRank: 7 / POS: 2 OverallRank: 194 / POS: 29 Commitment: Iowa

Brett Liezert RHP / OF / Olathe East, KS / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 3 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 218 / POS: 51

Carson May C / 1B / Olathe East, KS / 2026 Rankings  StateRank: 4 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 229 / POS: 14 Commitment: Kentucky

Maddux Munson RHP / OF / SIOUX FALLS CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS, SD / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 4 / POS: 3 OverallRank: 265 / POS: 66

Parker Clubb C / RHP / Mulvane, KS / 2026 Rankings  StateRank: 6 / POS: 2 OverallRank: 277 / POS: 21 Commitment: Louisville

Evan Magnuson RHP / Platte County, MO / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 15 / POS: 5 OverallRank: 309 / POS: 76

Colin Nowaczyk LHP / OF / Elkhorn North , NE / 2024 Rankings  StateRank: 5 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 487 / POS: 52 Commitment: Nebraska

2025 Prep Baseball Slugfest

In 2025, the Prep Baseball KC Slugfest features 134 teams, 14u through 18u. Starting on Thursday, May 29th and running through Sunday, June 6th teams will play 3 pool play games with bracke play starting on sunday. Lets take a look at some of the top teams for each age group and thier top players.

17/18U

• Barrel Strawberry HS: Johnny Carver, Micah Patterson and Cale Fossit.
• US Nationals Midland Scout: Tyler Putnum, Eli Kemna, Will Breitweiser, and Chase Lewis.
• Mac N Seitz 17U Black: Luke Nelson, Caelin Bradford and Brett Liezert.
• 5 Star Arkansas: Weston Wilcox, Elijah Nester and Tristan Hall.

16u 

• Omaha Jr. Bluejays: Hank Vosik, Levi Anthony and Aidan Brearley.
• Competitive Edge Black 2027: Reece Mattingly, Caleb Fletchall and Brody Cunningham.
• Prime 27:17 Prospects: Cole Ryherd, Wyatt Hansen and Maddox Drumright.
• Quad State Kings Silver: Jeremiah Jones, Grant Alderson and Jacob Maynard.

15u

• Inevitable A's National 15U: Luke McKenna, Jackson Leonard and Cade Rogers.
• Old School Ducks Sharples: Evan Magnuson, Mason Crockett and Bryce Whitney.
• Barnstormers - Biery: Jordy Scott, Asher Newton and Jacob Perkins.
• 25' Risin Baseball-Lees 2028: Beckham Johnson and Jack Brady.

14u

• Building Champions Navy: Bijan Kamerzell, Thomas Eggers and Will Francis.
• KC Crush Black: Easton Vesey, Tucker Hupp and Jastin Pringle.
• US Nationals Midwestern KS: Garrett Nimz, Hudson Evans and Larson Robinson.
• Prime 27:17 National 14u: Landon Alderson, Elian Nunez and Riley McEvoy.

Top 10 Ranked Players

Chase Stieferman LHP / OF / Capital City, MO / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 5 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 106 / POS: 14 Commitment: Missouri

Ty Schmeidler OF / LHP / Thomas More Prep-Marian, KS / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 2 / POS: 2 OverallRank: 113 / POS: 26

Tyler Putnam RHP / SS / Battle, MO / 2026 Rankings  StateRank: 1 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 146 / POS: 53 Commitment: Tennessee

Brett Liezert RHP / OF / Olathe East, KS / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 3 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 218 / POS: 51

Evan Magnuson RHP / PLATTE COUNTY, MO / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 15 / POS: 5 OverallRank: 309 / POS: 76

Johnny Carver LHP / 1B / Raymore-Peculiar, MO / 2026 Rankings  StateRank: 10 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 438 / POS: 42 Commitment: Arkansas

Hunter Horner SS / RHP / Blue Valley West, KS / 2028 Rankings  StateRank: 9 / POS: 1

Michael Ross OF / 3B / Bishop Miege, KS / 2028 Rankings  StateRank: 43 / POS: 4

Bryce Ehinger OF / RHP / Blue Valley West, KS / 2026 Rankings  StateRank: 197 / POS: 47

Logan Weishaar 1B / 3B / Olathe South, KS / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 122 / POS: 10

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