Prep Baseball Report

Prep Baseball KC Summer Classic Tournament Preview


LJ Hatch
Director of Scouting- Prep Baseball Tournaments KC

Get ready for the inaugural Prep Baseball Kansas City Summer Classic — a one-of-a-kind event you won’t want to miss!

With 106 teams registered from 8 different states across four competitive divisions, ranging from 14U to 18U, every team is guaranteed four games of high-level baseball action. The tournament is hosted across two premier complexes just 15 minutes apart, combining for an incredible 14 fields week after week.

At Creekside Baseball Park, located a quick 15 minutes from KCI Airport, players and fans will enjoy six fields with turf infields and lights, batting cages, turf bullpens with plyo-wall and mounds, plus covered dugouts, bleachers, and a full concession stand — all complemented by an on-site Holiday Inn Express. Just a short drive away, Homefield Baseball Complex offers eight brand-new, fully turfed diamonds with lights, batting cages at every field, turf bullpens and mounds, two concession stands, covered dugouts, bleachers, and close proximity to the Legends shopping center with a variety of hotels and restaurants nearby.

With top-notch facilities, unbeatable location, and a packed lineup of teams from multiple states and age groups, the Prep Baseball Kansas City Summer Classic is set to be an unforgettable showcase for players, coaches, and fans alike!

Here is a look at some of the top players in this years Prep Baseball KC Classic:

Carter Cole OF / LHP / Sulphur, OK / 2028

Bedlam Baseball

 

 

Ethan Wachsmann RHP / OF / Grandview High School, CO / 2026

Colorado Rogue 18U

Wake Forest Commit

 

 

Holden Goodrich C / OF / Arvada West, CO / 2028

Elite Baseball National - 2028

 

 

Scott Miner II C / OF / Omaha Westview High School, NE / 2028

Prime 27:17

 

 

Ty Schmeidler OF / LHP / Thomas More Prep-Marian, KS / 2027

WICHITA RANGERS 16U

 

 

Travis Kenz SS / RHP / Valor Christian, CO / 2028

Elite Baseball National - 2028

 

 

Carson May C / 1B / Olathe East, KS / 2026

Prime 27:17 National 2026

Kentucky Commit

 

 

Porter McCarthy SS / 2B / Benton High, MO / 2028

Bombers

 

 

Here are some of the top teams to watch out for:
  • Elite Baseball National- 2028: From Golden, Colorado brings with them 4 top 25 players from their state including nationally ranked Holden Goodrich.
  • Driving Force Baseball 316-National: From Harrison, AR has a talented roster fro 6 different states with 4 top 25 players. HEadlined by Carson Umphres and Noah Thompson
  • Prime 27:17 National 2026: Local from Overland Park, KS this squad's top players include Carson May (Kentucky), Micah Patterson (Evansville), Jackson Lucht and Cole Hayden
  • Colorado Rogue 18U: From Englewood, CO headlined by Wake Forest Commit Ethan Wachsmann.

We Look forward to seeing everyone out at the parks this weekend. Dont forget to follow my on X: (@ljhatchpb) and Instagram (@ljhatchprepbaseball) for tournament coverage, highlights and more.