2027 National Rankings Spotlight: Ryan Rose
February 12, 2026
Wisconsin prospects have continued to gain national recognition in recent years. Following last month’s rankings update, 12 players from the Badger State 2027 class earned spots inside the national top-500. Today, we highlight the second highest ranked shortstop of the group, Ryan Rose (West Bend West, 2027).
Currently uncommitted, Rose represented Wisconsin at the 2025 Future Games this past summer at LakePoint in Georgia. The infielder is ranked No. 11 in the state's 2027 class, No. 370 nationally, and the No. 77 ranked shortstop in the nation.
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Scouting Report
Future Games 2025: INF Ryan Rose (West Bend West) stands at 6-foot-1, 186-pounds and came into Georgia ranked No. 7 in the state. Rose put on a strong performance at the plate throughout his round of batting practice in the Future Games that saw consistent loud contact throughout his round. He averaged a 92.1 mph exit velocity, maxing out at 97.8 mph during his round. Rose has a simple approach at the plate with minimal wasted movement, producing a compact and slightly uphill swing with a strong feel for the barrel. His strongest day at the plate came during Game 3 versus Illinois, in which he finished with a 3-for-3 day with a run driven in.
Set to represent Wisconsin at the Future Games later this month, Rose would show clean, effortless movements at shortstop, gap to gap power and a knack for finding the barrel. Melodic LH swing, calm presence in the box. 6-foot-1, 195-pound frame.
+ SS Ryan Rose (West Bend West, 2027) is a dynamic athlete with an extremely high ceiling. He measured in at 6-foot-1, 186 pounds with considerable strength in his upper and lower body. Rose reached an impressive 98 mph max exit velocity with his twitchy and explosive left handed swing. During defense, Rose displayed consistent with his actions fielding through the baseball throughout his round.
+ INF Ryan Rose (West Bend West, 2027) displays a very strong and projectable build standing at 6-foot-1, 191-pounds. He showcased his elite athleticism by clocking in one of the fastest 60 yard dash times of the winter at 6.53 seconds which led the event. Additionally, he jumped 31.6 inches for his vertical jump which was also an event best and the top mark for the entire winter. At the plate Rose has a feel for the barrel as he sprays rockets with an exit velocity of 95 mph. He is explosive in the infield with a natural look to him as he throws across the field at 90 mph. Ryan Rose has established himself as one of the premier athletes in the entire country for the 2027 class and is a middle infield prospect that is creating some buzz on the national stage.
Ryan Rose, West Bend West (WI), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-1, 191-pounds. Very strong build with more coming.
Hit: LHH. Stock set up with balance, natural hand trigger with balance. Short path, on plane early, ball jumps to all fields, feel for barrel, balanced and easy, rockets. 69.1 mph bat speed with 6 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 87.2 mph. 364' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-90 mph. Mostly compact, quick, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather to chest, explosive throws.
ATH: 6.53 runner in the 60. 1.61 and 3.68 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 31.60 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 78.7 Edge Score