As we head into the preseason, the Prep Baseball Arkansas staff has once again updated the state’s 2027 rankings as the sophomore class heads into the offseason to prepare for their upcoming high school seasons. Our expansive knowledge of the state’s sophomores class has only grown since our last update, with a full summer and fall circuit of showcases, tournaments and more under our belt, we've expanded our rankings to 40 prospects in this update.

For a full look at the updated 2027 class rankings, click HERE. 

Below we’ve detailed this update at a more in-depth level, shining some light on the top of the board, as well as a more overarching look at the class as a whole, which you can find by reading below.

THE TOP 10

Rank	Name	State	School	Class	Pos
1	Ty Holt	AR	Greenwood	2027	C
2	Sawyer Wilson	AR	Benton	2027	SS
3	Jackson Teutsch	AR	Magnolia	2027	OF
4	Luke Weatherley	AR	Academies at Jonesboro	2027	C
5	Cannon Burks	AR	Catholic	2027	SS
6	Brooks Baxendale	AR	Greenland	2027	SS
7	Zayne Walker	AR	Elkins	2027	SS
8	Haden Hall	AR	Little Rock Christian	2027	3B
9	Gage Klober	AR	Magnolia	2027	RHP
10	Rogan Tyler	AR	Brookland	2027	C

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TOP NEWCOMERS

Will Findley 3B / RHP / Valley View, AR / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 16 / POS: 4 Sliding in at No. 16 in this update of the rankings, Findley possesses plenty of upside and projection on both sides of the ball. The 5-foot-11, 170-pound sophomore shows effortless arm strength on the mound, featuring a low-80s fastball and the ability to command the zone with a true three pitch mix. With plenty more to come as he continues to fill out his frame and a compact, repeatable swing at the plate, Findley makes for a two-way name to keep an eye on in the class.

Blake Lane SS / OF / Brookland, AR / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 17 / POS: 6 A recent standout at the Natural State Games, Lane is packed with athleticism and tools in every facet of the game. An advanced defender at short, Lane showes advanced range and footwork for his age paired with a quick right-handed barrel at the plate that has flashed gap to gap pop at times. As he continues to add strength and size to his 5-foot-10, 158-pound frame, Lane will be a name to watch in the class.

Ryan Mullen OF / 2B / Little Rock Christian, AR / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 21 / POS: 3 An all-around athlete packed with strength and quick twitch, it is Mullen’s game changing speed that sees him slide in at No. 21 in our latest update of the ranking. His quick right-handed swing with advanced bat speed paired with 6.77 speed on the base paths consistently puts pressure on defenses, making him an exciting prospect to watch from the Little Rock area.

Jaxon Franklin LHP / OF / Little Rock Christian, AR / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 29 / POS: 1 Our top southpaw newcomer, Franklin continues to impress our staff with every look as he continues to put on size and strength. An effortless mover on the mound, the lefty shows advanced feel for the zone, pounding both sides of the plate with all three pitches from a near side arm slot. As he continues to polish his game, look for Franklin to emerge as a must see arm in the Natural State.

Cole Woodruff 3B / RHP / Rogers, AR / 2027 Rankings  StateRank: 31 / POS: 8 Physically advanced at 6-foot-1, 170-pounds, Woodruff has plenty of projection to spare in a long, lean frame. With plenty more to come on both at the plate and on the mound with the addition of strength, the righty could see himself slide up our rankings as he continues to polish his game.

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