Inside the UT Class of 2027 Rankings: Risers

Roah has made one of the biggest jumps in the past 12 months, earning him an opportunity to play his future collegiate baseball for Air Force Academy. The physical, imposing left-hander features a firm FB in the mid 80s with tons of spin and a feel for his secondary pitches. Spring 2026 stands to be a monster season for the Thunder Junior. 

Kavyn climbs the rankings significantly this time around, moving up 31 spots and into the top 25. The 6’3 right-hander displayed elite upside from the mound, with a live, loose arm action that will absolutely continue to add velocity in the near future. Kavyn is a very athletic prospect with a high ceiling, and he found a collegiate fit at CSI where he should be a starter type as soon as he walks on campus. 

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Kavyn Carter @Kavyn_carter
2027 RHP@CSI_Baseball Commit

The 6’3 Junior displayed extreme upside from the bump today. You can see the tools and potential for added growth still to come. FB cruised 84-86 and flashed a 87.9 on his last pitch… pic.twitter.com/sw05Q9pt6H

— Prep Baseball Utah (@PrepBaseballUT) October 25, 2025

Sam has recently moved from ID to Saint George, UT, this Fall and will attend Crimson Cliffs HS. Sam is a strong athlete with high upside and a projectable skill-set. At 5’11 170 lbs with room for added growth, the frame and athleticism are very intriguing and were too much to ignore for reigning WAC Champions, Utah Valley. The future Wolverine continues to improve and joins a loaded Crimson squad that he should step into and play a crucial role for.  

 
One of the biggest jumps up the rankings this time around is Layton newcomer, Burkon Beus. We got our first look at Burk at our Fall Top Prospects Games, where his athletic upside really shined and his workout impressed. He ended up posting the best 60 time of the event (6.65), which also ended up being the top recorded time in the state for all of 2025. Consider Burkon and Layton HS a must follow this Spring!

Jack continues to invest in the offseason and improve upon his game, which he put on display Summer -> Fall. He posted several new metric personal bests, including a loud 101.2 EV during the BP portion of the workout at our Fall Top Prospects Games last November. You can see the athletic upside and his activity online continues to give us a glimpse into this offseason work. We expect a breakout type of Spring for the Wasatch Junior.

Gaven has been a consistent arm in the Summer and Fall club circuits the last few years, but he really solidified himself as an arm to follow the last few months. From the mound is where he really shines and projects well. The right-hander features a live arm that has shown on multiple occasions, an elite spin rate on his breaking ball, consistently 2800+ and flashing above 3000 at his peak. The arm talent is very intriguing, and we expect a heavy workload this Spring for Gaven for a loaded Riverton squad.

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Gaven Neill @GavenNeill09
2027 RHP
Riverton HS | MBA 2027 @PB_Uncommitted

BIG TIME SPIN 🚨!! Snapping off a 2800+ average on his CV 👀 (3004 max), I love what I saw from Gaven! He had an excellent showing all around but really shined during the… pic.twitter.com/TxaeU8AtYY

— Prep Baseball Utah (@PrepBaseballUT) September 14, 2025

At our West Coast Games this Fall at LMU, Cole showcased his physical upside and represented himself well on the mound. At 6’1 200 lbs, there is present strength and a strong foundation that he utilizes consistently. The FB sits in the low 80s right now but with added development in a strong Crimson program, we expect the velocity to continue to climb over the next two years. His ability to change speeds, eye levels and feature a 2nd and 3rd pitch, Cole has proven tough to barrel and someone we anticipate throwing crucial innings this upcoming Spring. 

𝓦𝓮𝓼𝓽 𝓒𝓸𝓪𝓼𝓽 𝓖𝓪𝓶𝓮𝓼

Cole Marchant
2027 LHP
Crimson Cliffs HS@PB_Uncommitted

Intriguing outing from the Junior left hander at our annual #WCG. Repeatable delivery with some real upside for growth in the near future. I expect a continued 📈 trend over the next two… pic.twitter.com/LGnF7PYiyn

— Prep Baseball Utah (@PrepBaseballUT) October 21, 2025

Reese is a newcomer to the rankings this time around, largely in part due to his participation and results in the recent Fall Top Prospects Games at UVU. The Copper Hills Junior showcased some athleticism and physical upside, posting a 6.9 during the 60 and a repeatable swing from the right side. Keep your eye on Reese as we move into 2026, as he should be in line for a breakout year. 

Cole is another newcomer to our Winter 2027 Rankings after we got a couple looks at him throughout the Fall, most recently at our Fall Top Prospects Games. The 6’1 Junior has an athletic, broad shouldered frame that has ample room for added growth, which should see his already impressive power numbers continue to improve. He stays behind the ball very well, generating consistent backspin and natural loft through the zone. With Cole’s physical upside and projectable swing, keep your eye on his upcoming Spring season.

 

CJ put together a solid workout at our Fall Top Prospects Games at UVU last November. At 5’10 145 lbs with an athletic frame, there is ample room for added growth and you can count on significant growth in the Ridgeline program that puts players in college baseball every year. CJ kept the bat flat through the zone and flashed quality bat to ball skills with sound defensive actions, he will be one to follow moving forward.