Class of 2027 Updated Player Rankings
June 14, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, CALIF. - As the first seaon of CIF baseball for our 2027 class has completed, and the players in this class are entering their first summer circuit as a high school baseball players, our staff has had the opportunity to get more familiar with this class. As a result of all the visibility for players to be seen by our staff we have updated our Class of 2027 Player Rankings.
With the increased familiarity on the class of 2027 we have expanded the rankings from 50 players to 100 players. With this increase we also see changes - some small and some large - to the Top 50 players in the 2027 class. Additionally, we have now added 50 additional players who made their mark on the Prep Baseball California staff over the course of the past several months.
The players on this list have proven themselves over the course of the past few months across the fall/spring high school baseball seasons, travel baseball tournaments and the showcase circuit to start to make their names known on a greater level across the baseball community.
Below you'll find the Top 10, Top 10 Uncommitted Players, along with more in-depth reviews on our Top Risers and Top Newcomers for the 2027 class.
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CLASS OF 2027, TOP TEN
Rank | Player | POS | School | Commitment |
1 | Jared Grindlinger | 1B/LHP | Huntington Beach | TCU |
2 | Bear Calvo | INF | La Mirada | Uncommitted |
3 | Dylan Seward | SS | Norco | Uncommitted |
4 | Sean Parrow | RHP | Sierra Canyon | Uncommitted |
5 | Matthew Kelley | SS | Carlsbad | Miami |
6 | Carter Hadnot | SS | Aquinas | Miami |
7 | Jose Partida | LHP | La Jolla Country Day | Uncommitted |
8 | Lukas Waite | OF/RHP | Patrick Henry | Uncommitted |
9 | Aiden Kent | RHP | JSerra | Uncommitted |
10 | Logan Schmidt | LHP/1B | Villa Park | Uncommitted |
CLASS OF 2027, TOP UNCOMMITTED (Non-Top 10)
***As we head into the summer schedule of showcases, tournaments and more for the college coaches that will be diving in on their follow lists for the 2026 class we offer the Top 10 ranked uncommitted players in California.
Rank | Player | POS | School |
11 | Ira Rootman | OF | Harvard Westlake |
12 | Joshua Priest | RHP | La Jolla Country Day |
14 | Ricardo Hurtado | SS | Orange Lutheran |
15 | Dyson Grant | C | Capistrano Valley |
17 | Jacob Melendez | LHP | Paloma Valley |
18 | Royal McKinney | SS | Franklin |
19 | Antonio Cuevas | SS | Elk Grove |
20 | Gabriel Coca | OF | De La Salle |
21 | Ethan Gustus | RHP | Roseville |
22 | J. Beckett Berg | RHP | Notre Dame (SO) |
CLASS OF 2027 RANKINGS: RISERS
TOP-50 RISERS:
+ Bear Calvo INF La Mirada (Now: 2 Previous: 5) The physicality to Calvo's frame will catch your eyes quickly and the advanced baseball toolset behind that physicality will keep them there. Calvo started all spring for La Mirada manning 2B and hitting at the top of the order or middle of the order throughout the spring season. He has starred with live looks for Prep Baseball California staff during the CIF SS High School season and was recently one of the top players at the Future Games Tryout: Ventura County putting himself in the 2nd spot of the 2027 class.+ CLICK HERE FOR FULL RANKINGS LIST
CLASS OF 2027 RANKINGS: NEWCOMERS
After a full spring of competitive action through the CIF high school baseball season, here are the newcomers in the '26 rankings.
TOP-50 NEWCOMERS:
+ Sean Parrow RHP Sierra Canyon (Now Ranked: 4) Parrow shined brightly as the ace of the Sierra Canyon staff this spring. With a 6'5 205 lbs. frame, a FB that reaches 92 MPH presently, feel for the strike zone, the makings of a pair of impressive offspeed offerings and still projection to his profile the future is very bright for this already talented RHP in the '27 class as he puts himself in the top 5 of the '27 class.Top Newcomers 50 - 100: (A brief look at some of the newcomers in our 50 player expansion)
+ Sebastien Grove INF Notre Dame Prep (SO) (Now Ranked: 51) Grove was a solid performer at the Prep Baseball California Preseason All State Underclass event where he showed an impressive defensive ability while adding in a quality RH bat with feel to hit. As the Notre Dame program prepares to bring in the next wave of young talent to replace their departing upperclassmen, Grove will be in the mix to be the next standout player to come through the Knights program.
+ Dylan Kemp OF/INF Servite (Now Ranked: 52) A dynamic athlete who is also a standout football player, Kemp showed his toolset and athleticism at the OC Preseason ID with a strong defensive and offensive performance. With potential to play CF or 2B and a compact RH swing with feel for the barrel, he projects the potential to be a top of the order/middle of the diamond defensive prospect in the '27 class with a bright future to move up the rankings as he advances through high school.
+ Bobby Ramirez SS Pacifica (Now Ranked: 53) Ramirez was a steady performer at the varsity level for the CIF-SS D3 quarterfinalist and CIF SoCal D3 regional champion Pacifica program at the SS position who also put together a strong showing at the Future Games Tryout: Ventura County event.
+ Will Mota MINF Notre Dame (SO) (Now Ranked: 58) A LH hitting MINF from the Notre Dame (SO) program Mota looked strong at the Future Games Tryout: Ventura County event.
+ Elijah Sim SS Notre Dame (SO) (Now Ranked: 61) Sim performed at a high level during the fall high school schedule for the Notre Dame program while showing offensive upside. He will look to make a bigger impact on the varsity level in the coming years.
+ Bryson Clinton OF Orange Lutheran (Now Ranked: 64) A LH hitting OF from the Trinity League power Orange Lutheran program who showed a quality bat, athleticism, arm strength and upside during his performance at the Future Games Tryout: Ventura County event.
+Michael Aleman RHP Etiwanda (Now Ranked: 66) Aleman made his name known early this spring by providing a strong start for the Etiwanda program against Orange Lutheran to open the Prep Baseball California Spring Invitational. From there he went on to pitch to the tune of a 3.39 ERA in 8 starts over 31 innings. He showed he was ready to compete on the varsity level as just a FR.
+ Damien Nolan RHP St. Marys Prep (Now Ranked: 67) The rising RHP out of the strong St. Marys Prep program made a statement for himself during the early part of the 2024 year with an outstanding performance at the Prep Baseball California NorCal Preseason All State. With present stuff to go with an intriguing potential, Nolan gives plenty of reason to believe he will make a jump up the rankings in the future.
+ Davin Arth C Foothill Tech (Now Ranked: 71) Arth started the year on JV for the Dragons before earning his way to varsity shortly into the season. Once there he took full advantage by earning All-League honors as a freshman before going on to have a very strong showing at the Future Games Tryout: Ventura County event that places him solidy amongst the Top 75 players in the '27 class.
+ Jace Wooley OF/SS Cardinal Newman (Now Ranked: 72) Wooley was impressive at the Prep Baseball California NorCal Preaseason All State event where his advanced arm strength jumped off the page and added in a strong batting practice session. As he continues to gain experience against high level competition and shows how his tools play in game, there is a chance to see him move up the rankings in the future.
+ Aiden Jahng INF Sierra Canyon (Now Ranked: 73) Jahng was impressive during his first high school baseball season where the corner INF defender looked solid with potential to be an impact defender while displaying strength in his swing. He can polish the overall profile as he gains experience against high level competition to make a move up the rankings in the future.
+ Kaden Paris OF Freedom (Now Ranked: 74) Stepping out of the shadows of his big league brother Kyren, Kaden is making his own name for himself. He put together a strong performance at the Prep Baseball California NorCal Preseason All State. As he looks to take over a varsity starting spot in the future with competition against higher level players, Paris can continue to make his way up the rankings by performing at high level.
+ Jacory Smith INF Foothill Tech (Now Ranked: 75) The LH hitting corner INF took one of the best batting practice sessions at the Future Games Tryout: Ventura County with a loose fast swing that shows pull side HR impact and consistent feel for the barrel. The offensive toolset is there and as Smith improves his defensive toolset, athleticism and performs against higher level competition he can make a bump up the rankings in the future.
+ Owen Gaida INF/RHP Newbury Park (Now Ranked: 76) Gaida caught the eye of Central Coast Prep Baseball California evaluator Steven Hardesty with a strong showing over MLK weekend. As the opportunity for consistent varsity playing time opens up at Newbury Park next year combined with his solid performance at the Future Games Tryout: Orange County, Gaida has the opportunity to move himself up the rankings over the coming updates.
+ Chase Renzo INF/RHP Chaminade (Now Ranked: 77) Renzo has shown arm strength on the mound with a FB that sits in the mid 80's and has touched 90 in bullpen sessions while adding in an interesting offensive profile as a RH hitting middle infielder. Playing in the Mission League for Chaminade, and through the travel/showcase circuit, Renzo has a chance to raise his stock now that he is amongst the Top 75 players in the state.
Visit the link below to see the rest of the names in our Top 100 2027 rankings
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Upcoming Events
Showcase | State | Date | Location |
Ventura County Summer ID | CA | 06/20 | Thousand Oaks High School |
NorCal Summer ID | CA | 06/27 | Franklin High School |
Future Games (Class of 2026/27) | NATIONAL | 07/24 | LakePoint Sports |
Junior Future Games (Class of 2028/29) | NATIONAL | 07/24 | LakePoint Sports |
Senior Future Games (Class of 2025) | NATIONAL | 07/24 | LakePoint Sports |
2024 California State Games (Invite-Only) | CA | 08/09 | Fullerton College |
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