NY Class of 2027 Rankings (Summer Update)

September 11, 2024
Joe Walentin
Scouting Director, NY

Prep Baseball New York had a busy Summer schedule, packed with some of the best talent across the state. Now, as the school year begins, is a perfect time to update the class of 2027 rankings. This class now enters an important sophmore season as college coahces will begin to add make their names to recruiting lists for next summer. All attention turns to the 2025 Future Games and hopes for August 1st phone calls. Standout performances at some premier events have brought a shakeup to the top 10 and beyond. NY now has 3 nationally ranked players and pro scouts are on notice. We highlight some of the best and have added some new names to the list. 85 players all together in our State rankings. Take a look as we break it all down below!

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Derek Yormack RHP / 3B / John F. Kennedy, NY / 2027

Rankings StateRank: 1 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 17 / POS: 5

Strong 6-foot-2, 190 Lb 2-way prospect.

Upper 80's FB topping at 91 MPH with feel for 3 pitches and pounds the zone.

Power bat at the plate with natural lift and carry.

Duke Commit

Ryan Yormack 1B / John F. Kennedy, NY / 2027

Rankings StateRank: 2 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 79 / POS: 2

Physical 6-foot-3, 200 Lb build.

Middle of the order type bat with natural lift and carry to all fields.

Long, whippy arm through a side 3/4 slot on mound with a low to mid 80's FB.

Duke Commit

Keegan Croucher RHP / 1B / Fonda-Fultonville, NY / 2027

Rankings StateRank: 3 / POS: 2

‘27 | RHP/1B | Keegan Croucher (@KeeganCroucher) | (Fonda-Fultonville)

6-4 | 190 👀

The rising Junior showing off dominant pitch selection this afternoon. Pounds zone w/ 3 pitch mix with FB peaking up to 89 ⛽️. Flashes BB pitches for strikes by mixing in CB/CH combo ⚡️

FB… pic.twitter.com/RTgksdpbC0
— Prep Baseball Scouting (@pbrtscouting) August 4, 2024

Derek Soroa 3B / RHP / Fordham Prep, NY / 2027

Rankings StateRank: 4 / POS: 1

2027 3B/RHP Derek Soroa (Fordham Prep) 6-1, 175 lbs.

Long, lanky frame. Competes, plenty of upside. FB had some wicked ASR, up to 86mph. Landed off speed for strikes.#PBSSG24 | @DerekSoroa34 pic.twitter.com/0h5aPo6Yvm
— Prep Baseball New York (@PrepBaseballNY) August 3, 2024

Gothams Scout Day

‘27 3B/RHP Derek Soroa (Fordham Prep)
No 5. ranked incoming SOPH in NY’s entire class at 6-1, 175LBS. #PBJRFG23 alum is now up to 87MPH on the bump at 2300 RPM with 17in run on FB/CH. Offensively - 91MPH EV with 73MPH bat speed and 21.2g of rotational… pic.twitter.com/bx2tbhhwrV
— Prep Baseball New York (@PrepBaseballNY) June 10, 2024

Nicolas Aiello 3B / RHP / Grand Island , NY / 2027

Rankings StateRank: 5 / POS: 2

2027 3B Nicholas Aiello (Grand Island)

One of the most physical bats in the class. Heavy barrel, easy turn. Always had power, maturing as a hitter. Drove gaps w/ EV up to 98MPH. #PBSSG24 | @NicolasAiello17 | @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/Kmo7zB0UeP
— Prep Baseball New York (@PrepBaseballNY) August 3, 2024

2027 3B/RHP Nicolas Aiello (Grand Island)

Strong lower half. Live arm w/ some nasty crossfire. Uses a glove tap, FB sat 81-84. Developing feel for off-speed pitches. #PBSSG24 | @NicolasAiello17 https://t.co/2v3yenBGQC pic.twitter.com/GX92Hw4pOG
— Prep Baseball New York (@PrepBaseballNY) August 5, 2024

Eddie Flores SS / OF / PLEASANTVILLE HIGH SCHOOL, NY / 2027

Rankings StateRank: 7 / POS: 1

‘27 SS/OF Eddie Flores (JFK Catholic)

Strong, athletic. High leg kick load, very quick hands. Ball jumps off the barrel. EV up to 94mph. #PBSSG24 | @Eddie_flores21 pic.twitter.com/qidtr3B6vo
— Prep Baseball New York (@PrepBaseballNY) August 3, 2024

‘27 SS/OF Eddie Flores (JFK Catholic)

High energy, active feet. Covers ground and has a lot of pride in defensive skills. Leader on the infield w/ advanced glove work. 84mph across the 💎. #PBSSG24 | @Eddie_flores21 https://t.co/Jd5iwPAp5C pic.twitter.com/WavueUX6lW
— Prep Baseball New York (@PrepBaseballNY) August 4, 2024

Jordan De Jesus OF / 1B / Fordham Prep, NY / 2027

Rankings StateRank: 6 / POS: 1

Athletic, fluid actions. Big time bat speed and rotational acceleration for present pull side power at the plate.

Anthony Indiano RHP / 3B / CHURCHVILLE-CHILI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, NY / 2027

Rankings StateRank: 8 / POS: 3

‘27 RHP/3B Anthony Indiano (Churchvill Chili)

Strong, athletic. Compact delivery, solid base. High spin SL had tight late break. FB w/ ASR up to 86mph.#PBSSG24 | @AnthonyIndiano pic.twitter.com/W2GwKaMhGM
— Prep Baseball New York (@PrepBaseballNY) August 3, 2024

Michael Brucker RHP / OF / NEW HARTFORD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, NY / 2027

Rankings StateRank: 9 / POS: 4

‘27 RHP Michael Brucker (New Hartford) struggled with command early, but settled in to throw 2 quality innings. 6-0, 170 frame is just beginning to fill out. FB showed riding life through the zone.

FB: 82-85
SL: 65-67
CH: 75-77 pic.twitter.com/TxlyX60ldF
— Prep Baseball New York (@PrepBaseballNY) June 25, 2024

2027 OF Michael Brucker (New Hartford)

6’0” 170

EV: 92 💪🏻

Transitions off the backside well. Hand speed present. @ShooterHunt || #NYSgames pic.twitter.com/FVSFSb7G38
— Prep Baseball New York (@PrepBaseballNY) June 24, 2024

Brady Palmer SS / 2B / Maine-Endwell, NY / 2027

Rankings StateRank: 10 / POS: 2

‘27 SS/2B Brady Palmer (Maine-Endwell)

High motor, covers ground tracking the ball low to the ground. Clean actions, effortless transfer. 83mph across the 💎. #PBSSG24 | @Bradycpalmer pic.twitter.com/Rew3QD9WIV
— Prep Baseball New York (@PrepBaseballNY) August 4, 2024

Switch hitting MIF flashing a short, quick swing (16g Rot Acc @Blast_Bsbl ) on this LD the other way.

Max EV: 91 MPH💥
60: 7.26📈#PBSSG24 | @Bradycpalmer https://t.co/MNvmibv0JP pic.twitter.com/karEowbAkK
— Prep Baseball New York (@PrepBaseballNY) August 5, 2024

On the Rise

1B Ryan Huban

Big time 🧃 from Huban as this no doubter came off the bat at 101 MPH🚀

Must follow bat in the ‘27 class@ShooterHunt | #PBSSG24 | @ryan_huban https://t.co/v2FKjFIj3f pic.twitter.com/txnAgh3r9z
— Prep Baseball New York (@PrepBaseballNY) August 4, 2024

OF/LHP Cal Albright

‘27 OF/LHP Cal Albright (Cortland) 6-3, 175

Tall in stance, upside. Clean bat path, smooth swing. Works the gaps. EV up to 89mph.#PBSSG24 | @albright_cal pic.twitter.com/QzTBL7Go0B
— Prep Baseball New York (@PrepBaseballNY) August 3, 2024

‘27 OF/LHP Cal Albright (Cortland, NY) 6-2, 173 lbs.

Long lanky frame. Loose arm whip. Lefty w/ upside. Located FB down in the zone w/ ASR. Solid 3 pitch mix.

FB: 82mph
CB: 75mph
CH: 78MPH @NEPridebaseball Scout Day | @albright_cal @PrepBaseballNY pic.twitter.com/kKIV4GDC52
— Prep Baseball Pennsylvania (@PrepBaseballPA) June 5, 2024

3B Kaden Anderson

2027 3B/OF Kaden Anderson (Brewster) 5-9, 180 lbs

Feel for the barrel (100% sweet spot) & gap to gap XBH pop.🎥shoots RC gap for 2B.

Exit Velo: 90 T/ 86 Avg in BP (T95 early June)
Arm: 85 MPH#NYSGames https://t.co/tpMoaCGCVU pic.twitter.com/1vZ5EV3Pej
— Prep Baseball New York (@PrepBaseballNY) June 25, 2024

OF/LHP Carter Epting

‘27 OF/LHP Carter Epting (Colonie)

Advanced bat, complete hitter using all parts. Stays stacked, on time ✅#NYSGames @CarterEpting pic.twitter.com/zq1qOMsviU
— Prep Baseball New York (@PrepBaseballNY) June 25, 2024

2027 OF Carter Epting (Colonie, NY) @CarterEpting

5’9” 150

EV: 90

Wiry ATH. Barrel skills on full display.

Like the swing 👍 table setter type bat. @ShooterHunt || #NYSgames pic.twitter.com/J2qJnEekEj
— Dan Valerio (@DanValerio3) June 24, 2024

SS/RHP Aidan Papaj

‘27 SS/RHP Aidan Papaj (Medina)

Compact, quick arm. Solid 2-pitch mix. Works mostly off of slider.

FB: 82-84
SL: 66-70#NYSGames | @AidanPapaj93331 pic.twitter.com/GzAsNMlpjz
— Prep Baseball New York (@PrepBaseballNY) June 27, 2024

‘27 SS/RHP Aidan Papaj (Medina)

Full lay out glove side here for a diving stop at SS. Gets up and fires across to 1B for the out.#NYSGames | @AidanPapaj93331 pic.twitter.com/QB8UF1PE6Y
— Prep Baseball New York (@PrepBaseballNY) June 27, 2024