Two Squads, One State: Texas 2027s Gearing Up for Future Games Takeover

Future Games Set to Showcase Texas’ Brightest Young Stars

Each summer, the baseball world turns its eyes to LakePoint Sports in Georgia, where the Prep Baseball Future Games has become the marquee event for uncommitted talent across the country. Since its inception in 2011, the Future Games has grown into the biggest college scouting showcase in the nation, and in 2024 it reached new heights — over 425 college coaches packed the stands to get eyes on the next wave of stars.

For players, it's the opportunity of a lifetime. For scouts and recruiters, it's a goldmine of talent. And for the state of Texas, it's quickly becoming a stage for dominance.

Last year, Team Texas made a statement. The 2024 squad has already produced 15 Power 4 commitments, and more are on the way. With the depth and talent pouring out of the Lone Star State, one team simply wasn’t enough — which is why 2025 will mark a historic shift: Texas is bringing two teams to the Future Games for the first time ever.

That’s right — North Texas and South Texas will combine to bring over 40 of the state’s top uncommitted prospects to LakePoint this summer. More roster spots means more opportunity, but it also raises the bar. The race to earn a jersey just got tighter, and the competition is heating up.

We’ve had a front-row seat all spring, tracking the rising stars in Texas’ 2027 class — a group that’s already flashing advanced tools, athleticism, and polish beyond their years. With the summer surge just around the corner, this class is positioning itself to be one of the strongest we’ve seen. Below, we highlight the players from our coverage who are putting themselves squarely in the conversation for a Future Games invite.

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The Arms Race – Power & Pitchability from the 2027 Class

Texas has long been known for developing big-time arms, and the 2027 class is continuing that tradition in a major way. From high-octane fastballs to advanced feel for secondary stuff, this group is loaded with arms that could make serious noise at the Future Games. With the addition of both North Texas and South Texas teams this summer, these are the names making early moves toward LakePoint:

George Ferguson (RHP, Abilene High)

Ferguson has cemented himself as one of the most dominant arms in the 2027 class. The physical right-hander has been up to 96 mph, sitting in the 91–94 range with ease. He mixes in a devastating slider (75–79) and a changeup at 81–84 that he uses effectively against lefties. In one of his standout outings this spring, he went five innings with 10 strikeouts, one hit allowed, and 17 whiffs. He competes with a full arsenal and looks like a future ace-type arm with national upside.

 

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Tyler Scarborough (RHP, Lovejoy)

Scarborough is a 6’3" righty who continues to take strides each time out. He’s been up to 94 mph, sitting 90–92, with a tight 80–81 mph slider that pairs well off the fastball. What separates Scarborough is his command and efficiency — he struck out 11 in a six-inning, one-hit effort on just 81 pitches. With his size, arm speed, and clean delivery, there’s every reason to believe he’ll continue to trend up in velocity and impact.