Prep Baseball KCPI Tournament Preview
July 8, 2025
The best programs from across the region are set to battle it out once again at one of the most unique events in the country. With 20+ high-level programs competing across five age groups — 17/18U, 16U, 15U, 14U, and 13U — this invitation-only tournament isn’t just about who can win a title, it’s about showcasing the strength of an entire organization from top to bottom. With a five-game guarantee for high school levels and four for youth, the question becomes — which program has the deepest roster and strongest culture across every age group? College coaches love this event because it’s one-stop shopping, and program leaders love it because their entire squad is playing in the same area.
Games will be played at Creekside Baseball Park, Homefield Baseball Complex, and surrounding high-quality facilities, all within a short drive from Kansas City International Airport. Nowhere else in the country can you find two fully lit turf complexes with 14 total fields hosting the same event every week, just 15 minutes apart. Creekside features turf infields, cages, bullpens, a hotel on-site, and plenty of amenities, while Homefield boasts eight brand-new turf fields, nearby hotels, restaurants, and Trackman units installed on every field — providing live data on pitch velocity, spin rate, exit velocity, and distance on every swing. Champions will be crowned in each age group — can Nebraska Prospects Scout defend their titles at 15U and 17/18U? Who will emerge as this year’s top overall program?
2024 KCPI
Last year we had 150 total teams come to Kansas City to compete for the KCPI. Here are the champions from the 2024 KCPI.
- 13U Champion: Illinois Prospects Murphy
- 14U Champion: 4D Train Baseball - Cisneros
- 15U Champion: Nebraska Prospects Scout
- 16U Champion: Building Champions National
- 17/18U Champion: Nebraska Prospects Scout
2025 Teams to watch (15u-17/18u)
15u
- 4D Train Baseball Cisneros looking to defend their KCPI title with a loaded roster in tow. Their squad is headlined by nationally ranked shortstop Kameron Gillespie and two-way standout Krue Patrick (3B/SS). 4D Train enters KCPI with a Prep Baseball record of 10-7 and recently finished as runners-up in the Super 16 Open Division.
- Building Champions 15U Navy will be a heavy contender for the KCPI title, boasting one of the deepest rosters in the 15U division. With six players ranked inside the top 10 of the 2028 Kansas class, this is a team to keep an eye on over the next few years. Their top-ranked standouts include Brodee Rawlins (KS #3), Charlie Foote (KS #5), Chase Kvapil (KS #6), Everett Hash (KS #7), Mason Stein (KS #8), and Hunter Horner (KS #10). Building Champions enters the event with a Prep Baseball record of 11-6-1 and a runner-up finish at the Summer Championships in the 2028/2027 division.
- Marucci Midwest Oklahoma 2028 is making the trip from Tulsa with a talented roster featuring three players ranked in the top 10 of Oklahoma’s 2028 class. Their Roster is headlined by Aiden Hendren (OK #3), Cruz Garrett (OK #4), and Jackson Mays (OK #6). With a 3-2 overall record in Prep Baseball events, we’re excited to get our first full look at this group as they compete on the KCPI stage.
16u
- Building Champions 16U National comes into KCPI as the heavy favorite after winning the Midwest Premier Super 16 and finishing as the runner-up at the Prep Baseball 16U National Championship at LakePoint. Led by Prep Baseball All-American Grant Westphal (National #4, KS #1), BC features three nationally ranked players, including Andrew Maultsby (National #328) and Cameron Miller (National #394). Most of their roster sits inside the top 10 of their respective state rankings. With an impressive 18-3 record in Prep Baseball events this summer, they’ll look to add a KCPI title to an already outstanding 2025 summer.
- Nebraska Prospects Scout 2027 out of Omaha, Nebraska, return to KCPI as the defending champions in the 2027 division. So far this summer, they’ve posted a 4-1 record at the Midwest Premier Super 16 here in Kansas City. Their roster features several key players to watch, including Samuel Schroeder (NE #5) and Blake McAndrews (NE #9).
- Prime 27:17 National 2027 is no stranger to Prep Baseball KC events, posting an impressive 20-5 record this summer with top-two finishes at both the Summer Classic and Summer Championships. Their roster features several key players to watch, including Cole Ryherd (KS #18), Maddox Drumright (KS #34), and Jacob Stehley (KS #38), as they look to continue their strong summer run at KCPI.
- BOA Oklahoma 2027 Callison, out of Piedmont, Oklahoma, rolls into KCPI with a 4-1 Prep Baseball record and a recent championship at the Prep Baseball Oklahoma World Series (17/18U Division). Keep an eye on several key players, including Kaden Twyman (OK #24), Kane Dunlavy (OK #28), and Mason Phillips (OK #34), as they look to carry that momentum into Kansas City.
17/18u
- Nebraska Prospects Scout 2026 comes into KCPI with a 2-2-1 record and plenty of talent to watch. Their roster is headlined by Austin Baldwin (NE #9), Kaden Christen (NE #11), and Maverick Christiansen (NE #13) as they look to make a statement in Kansas City.
- 2026 Driving Force 316 National, out of Wichita, returns to KC after an impressive top-three finish at the Super 17. They bring a strong 6-1 Prep Baseball record into KCPI, with standout players Grey Sanders (KS #16) and Hagen Warkins (KS #31) leading the way.
- US Nationals Midland Scout have been a consistant articipant at Homefield and Creekside this summer and enjoy a record of 11-5 in Prep Baseball KC events. Thier top players include Treyton Deslauriers (KS #9), Roy Roseman (KS #14) and Cooper Callahan (MO #31).
Top Ranked Players
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Grant Westphal OF / OF / Blue Valley, KS / 20272025 Prep Baseball All-American Building Champions 16u National
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Kameron Gillespie SS / RHP / Liberty, MO / 20284D Train- Cisneros
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Ethan Rogers LHP / OF / Lone Jack, MO / 20252024 Super 60 Participant Wichita State Commit 17u Franklin
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Krue Patrick 3B / RHP / Staley, MO / 20284D Train Cisneros
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Brody Jindra SS / RHP / Elkhorn South, NE / 2026Nebraska Commit Elkhorn South Storm
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Carson May C / 1B / Olathe East Sr High, KS / 2026Kentucky Commit Prime 27:17 National 17u
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Drake Gawer RHP / 1B / Sullivan, MO / 2025Texas Tech Commit Gamers 17u Blue
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Andrew Maultsby C / SS / Staley, MO / 2027Building Champions 16u National
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Axton Brewer RHP / 1B / Seaman, KS / 2027Midwest Bruins 18U
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Cameron Miller SS / RHP / Nixa, MO / 2027Building Champions 16u National
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The talent headed to KCPI is unreal—don’t miss a second of the action! Follow me on X (@ljhatchpb) and Instagram (@ljhatchprepbaseball) for highlights, standout performances, and full championship coverage as we crown the KCPI champions!