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Tournaments  | Story  | 12/11/2024

Finest in the Field: Class of 2027

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If you're looking for premium defensive talent in the dirt, the Class of 2027 is absolutely loaded with up-the-middle talent, spanning from coast-to-coast. Let's dive in and see what the crop has to offer, knowing that this class is one of the deeper ones we've seen from the prep ranks in recent memory. 





P: Logan Schmidt, Ganesha HS (Calif.)

This is one of the harder positions to decipher due to the lack of opportunities to shine defensively on the mound. Schmidt takes this spot due to his ability to control a run game whenever people get on as well as the ability to pound the zone. He wrapped up the year with a 30:6 K:BB ratio which limits any opportunities on the base paths.

C: Will Brick, Christian Brothers HS (Tenn.)

This class has a list of catchers near the top that could’ve been selected but Brick has consistently shown extreme polish behind the plate. It’s a great mix of blocking ability and a big arm with the ability to lead a staff down the line. He has all the leadership qualities you look for in a catcher to go along with incredibly polished catch and throw at his age.

1B: Jared Grindlinger, Huntington Beach HS (Calif.)

Grindlinger, one of the top two-way talents in the class at this point, consistently shows all the athleticism to be a high level defender at first base. He has good footwork around the bag with confidence picking the baseball along with a big arm too.

MIF: Blake Ragsdale, Lyons Twp HS (Ill.)

Ragsdale lit up the Sophomore National defensively with one of the better rounds of infield in recent memory. The actions are as athletic as it gets with exceptional range and soft hands. He has plenty of arm strength as well and checks a lot of boxes as a young middle infield prospect.

MIF: Max Hemenway, IMG Academy (Fla.)

Hemenway has found himself on these lists quite a bit in recent years and deservedly so. There’s too much athleticism to consider leaving him off and he has a flare for making the “wow” plays consistently. He’s as sure handed as you’ll find in the class and should stick at SS long term.

3B: Chase Fuller, Lincoln HS (Fla.)

Fuller, the top ranked prospect in the class, shows all the defensive traits to stick on the left-side of the infield. He plays shortstop primarily on the circuit but there’s a chance that he slides over to third base at the next level where the huge arm and power right-handed bat are at a premium.

OF: Sebastian Wilson, Lane Technical (Ill.)

Wilson has shown a ton of reasons to be excited about the profile defensively. He’s a 6.6 runner and it translates nicely defensively with range. There’s plenty of arm strength as well and he projects well at a corner outfield spot long term with his power left-handed bat.

OF: Jordin Griffin, Alfred M. Barbe HS (La.)

Griffin has a knack for making exceptional plays with ease in the outfield. He can absolutely fly, running a 6.4 over the summer but the sheer amount of twitch gives him an elite first step, allowing him to track almost any ball down. There’s also a level of body control that not many can replicate in this class.

OF: Caden Dawson, Blessed Trinity Catholic HS (Ga.)

Dawson is one of the most well-rounded defenders in the class which allows him to be a steady presence in the outfield. He takes elite routes and plays the game with a I.Q. Not to forget, he also has one of the stronger arms from the outfield in the class as well.

UTL: Brayden Landry, Puyallup HS (Wash.)

Landry, one of the younger players in the class, checks off a lot of boxes defensively. The overall athleticism translates to any spot he plays with a serious amount of twitch to the profile as well. He’s a dynamic athlete that routinely makes the web-gem plays look easy.
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