William
Pepper

A top talent in the state’s sophomore class, currently ranked No. 4 overall, INF William Pepper (Spring Hill, 2028) did nothing but solidify that status in Sunday’s look. Pepper’s athleticism stands out on the infield, where he moves with confidence, showing reliable hands and a sense of comfort on the move. At the plate, the 6-foot, 179-pound righty’s polished right-handed swing produced a 97.3 mph peak exit velocity, projecting as a potential middle-of-the-order bat at the next level.

William Pepper, Spring Hill (KS), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds. Athletic frame.
Delivery: Drop and drive delivery with a moderate tempo. Uses a moderate leg lift before striding straight down the mound and falling off after landing.
Arm Action: RH. Short strong arm action from a 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 80-83 mph. Some strikes, keeps its plane. T1847, 1677 average rpm.
CB: 70-72 mph. Some strikes, rolling 12/6 shape. T1927, 1722 average rpm.
CH: 76-76 mph. Kills spin, some strikes, keeps its plane. T1788, 1739 average rpm.
ATH: 6.94 runner in the 60. 1.60 and 3.86 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

Another two-way sophomore standout from this event was INF/RHP William Pepper (Spring Hill, 2028). The 5-foot-11, 170-pound righty swung with intent from a compact right-handed barrel, driving balls to the pull side and reaching a 96.1 mph peak exit velocity. Defensively, he showed a true arm across the infield with an 86 mph velocity. Pepper’s arm carried over to the mound, where he showcased a three-pitch mix with a fastball up to 84.3 mph, a 69–71 mph curveball, and a 76 mph changeup. He also ran a 6.94 second 60 yard dash, one of the top marks at the event. With an advanced tool set on both sides of the ball, Pepper continues to emerge as one of the top two-ways in the Kansas class.

William Pepper, Spring Hill (KS), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 166-pounds. Athletic build with room for added strength.
Delivery: Uptempo drop and drive delivery. Uses a moderate leg lift before striding open into a balanced landing with recoil.
Arm Action: RH. Short strong arm action from a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 80-80 mph. Developing accuracy, keeps its plane. T1673, 1658 average rpm.
CB: 67-67 mph. Developing accuracy, moderate spin, rolling 12/6 shape. T2146, 2030 average rpm.
SL: 67-68 mph. Some strikes, rolling right to left break. T1970, 1959 average rpm.
CH: 74-75 mph. Some strikes, arm side fade. T1748, 1667 average rpm.
ATH: 7.14 runner in the 60. 1.66 and 3.98 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 26.30 max vertical.

William Pepper, Spring Hill (KS), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 166-pounds. Athletic build with room for added strength.
Hit: RHH. Upright open setup with a balanced base, weight centered, and quiet hands. Uses a short leg lift trigger working back to even and gaining ground forward. Compact flat path through the zone, some barrels, power present. 59.6 mph bat speed with 9 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 88.3 mph. 358' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-86 mph. Long stroke from a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Polished actions defensively.
ATH: 7.14 runner in the 60. 1.66 and 3.98 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 26.30 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 81.33 Edge Score

INF/RHP William Pepper (Spring Hill, 2028) continues to trend upward as one of the fastest-rising prospects in Kansas’ 2028 class, and Tuesday’s look only strengthened that narrative. In the midst of a breakout summer, Pepper continues to add strength and polish to his game on both sides of the ball. He saw a jump in exit velocity during BP, peaking at 93.9 mph and averaging 88.3 mph per batted ball. Defensively, he showed arm strength across the diamond, reaching 86 mph on his firmest throw. On the mound, the soon-to-be sophomore pitched in the low-80s (T82.5 mph) and mixed in a 68–70 mph slider. With steady progress and tools that continue to trend upward, Pepper is a name to follow in Kansas’ 2028 class that will look to make a big impact next spring in his second year with the Broncos.

William Pepper, Spring Hill (KS), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 151-pounds. Athletic wiry build with room for added strength.
Hit: RHH. Crouched slightly open setup with a balanced base, weight centered, and quiet hands. Uses a short leg lift trigger working back to even. Short to the zone, long through the zone with a flat path, some barrels, power present. 67.3 mph bat speed with 6 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 86.3 mph. 314' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-78 mph.
Defense: Confident athletic actions defensively.
ATH: 1.81 and 4.12 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 23.00 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 67.09 Edge Score