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Tournaments  | Story | 12/11/2025

Finest in the Field: Class of 2027

AJ Denny
Blaine Peterson
Finest in the Field: Class of 2026

Elite defenders from coast to coast certainly seems to be a strength and to think you could make another top-tier team without thinking, speaks to the real depth this group possesses. The infield is a no-doubt strength of the group, but what catcher Dariel Carrion can do behind the plate is like something we haven't seen in a while in the prep ranks with an absolutely bazooka of an arm. 

C: Dariel Carrion (San Juan, PR) 
It isn’t often you get a catching prospect as athletic and natural as Dariel Carrion, a big reason why he holds the rank of #1 player in PR and #18 nationally. Metrics wise, the 5-foot-10, 210 pound San Juan native is all you can ask for and more, posting a sub 1.80 pop time with an 84 mph arm behind the dish. He has both contact and clear power threat on the offensive end, ending 2025 with a .337 BA and 4 HRs while also swiping 12 bags as a 6.94 runner. During WWBA Underclass, Carrion really separated himself from the pack by hitting .545 with 3 HRs and 13 RBI, showcasing true talent on both sides of the field with really no weaknesses to his game.



1B: Frank Thomas III (Sarasota, FL)
If the name gives any indication, power clearly runs in the family for Frank Thomas lll. Finishing up 2025 hitting .382 with 3 HRs, the 6-foot-2, 205 pound lefty mashes balls to all parts of the field with big time bat speed on display. Thomas lll has some of the easiest jump off the barrel in the class, showing up under the brightest of lights by posting a .385 BA during WWBA in July. Though the offense stands in the forefront, he’s sure-handed defensively and has natural feel around the bag, making for a well rounded prospect and the #1 ranked 1B in the nation.
 

INF: Carter Hadnot (Rialto, CA)
Unmatched athleticism is the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about the 6-foot-2, 175 pound Carter Hadnot, as the #6 ranked player in the ‘27 Class does some things on a baseball field that few others can even dream of. Defensively, the Cali kid is the definition of a high level defender with effortless actions and some of the smoothest glove work in the country. He makes extremely difficult plays look easy and natural to both sides with plenty of arm strength across the diamond to pair. He impacts the baseball with authority from both boxes as a switch hitter offensively and is a 6.54 runner, just adding to the value that he can provide to any lineup lucky enough to have him.

INF: Dylan Seward (Eastvale, CA)

You don’t have to look real far to find this name on 2027 rankings lists and he jumped up the rankings in a big way after his showing this summer. A lot of college coaches, pro scouts etc. look for athletes in the infield with a chance to stick as shortstop long term. What you don’t often find are true shortstops at the high school level. But this is that type of player. Foot speed, arm strength with a quick release, defensive actions and lateral range. All the traits to be an elite level defender at a premium position and may very well be the best defensive player in the 2027 class right now.

INF: Chase Fuller (Tallahassee, FL)

Fuller is a player who may be able to stick at shortstop long term and certainly has the arm should he move to third base long-term given his advanced physicality. Quick reactions, soft hands and big time arm strength up to 96 across the diamond at Jr National this past summer. Made several high level plays on short hops coming in on infield choppers and some backhand plays where he got to really show off the not just strong but also very accurate arm. He’s highly regarded for his ability offensively, first time I saw him swing the bat this summer he led off a game with a first pitch HR. But the defensive ability may be just as good and he certainly has the offensive upside to profile at 3B long term as well.
 
OF: Joshua Priest (San Diego, CA)

Priest took the spotlight and ran with it throughout 2025, as the 5-foot-11, 190 pound prospect put on a show during Underclass All-American BP with big time offensive tools that translated directly in-game, hitting .457 in the calendar year with three HRs in just 35 ABs. He’s pretty much all you could really want in an outfielder, boasting 6.41 speed that translates in all aspects of the game: defensively where he covers ground effortlessly & offensively on the bases creating chaos for opposing teams. He’s been a consistent performer in PG events dating back to the 2020-21 seasons, and there’s nothing to suggest that 2026 will be any different, if not better for the #19 overall player in the class.


OF: Jordin Griffin (Lake Charles, LA)
The title of elite defender may be a stretch for most players across the country, but that’s certainly not the case for Jordin Griffin, A 6.41 runner, the speed constantly plays a role in the 5-foot-8, 170 pound prospect’s game, making unbelievable plays all over the OF with unmatched range. He has plenty of arm strength to be found as well, hitting 93 mph back at the 2025 Jr. National Showcase which few even dare to test in-game. Griffin hit .327 this year with some of the best bat speed in the class, providing value on both sides of the field that should only continue to grow and translate directly at the next level and beyond.

UTL: Lucas Farrar (Tampa, FL)

often when you look for and find elite defenders in the infield those players have elite level arm strength. And arguably no player in the 2027 class has a strong arm than this guy. Up to 95 across the diamond at Jr National this past summer and truly possesses the ability to make any throw from the left side of the infield. The footwork, ability to work around the baseball and take efficient lateral angles are all signs of a future high level defender. And he actually has the athleticism and arm strength to potentially play all 3 outfield positions as well. Up to 99 from the outfield at Jr National this past summer. That type of arm strength isn’t common and regardless of where he ends up playing defensively, he’s going to have a plus tool to work with.

OF: Luis Olmeda (Spring, TX)

Speed and arm strength are traditionally the biggest indicators of a player that can be a high level defender in the outfield. And this is a 6.6 runner who was up to 97 from the outfield at Jr National this year. The ability to be aggressive to the baseball and stay under control and keep that momentum to make throws really stand out. Outfielders that can really go get the baseball and have elite arm strength at the age aren’t real common. But this is a player that certainly has both of those traits. And they show up not just in a showcase setting but in games as well.
 
LHP: Jared Grindlinger (Huntington Beach, CA)
There’s a reason Grindlinger is ranked as the #3 overall player and the #1 LHP in the ‘27 Class, as the premier two-way talent seems to get more and more impressive with each look. He showcases an advanced three-pitch mix on the mound with plenty of spin profile to be found, constantly missing barrels with heavy heat into the mid 90s. There’s an overall ease to the 6-foot-3, 185 pound prospect’s game with plenty of confidence bleeding through. He projects for immense power from the left side on the offensive end, displaying true top of the class tools that continue to somehow get better.
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