Georgia Class of 2027 Rankings: Preseason Update

February 7, 2024
Hudson Graham
Georgia Scouting Director

The high school season is upon us, and after a preseason full of events we saw some new faces, and some strong peformances from the off season. Here we will have a minor update before the high school season kicks off Monday. Our Preseason Events are a great time to show improvements from the off season, as well as get on our radar to come out to watch this spring.

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As always, the evaluation process is a fluid and ongoing process with multiple viewings in order to get the best feel for players abilities. It’s important to note that as players continue their development some show marked improvement at a much more rapid pace. That doesn’t indicate that other players got worse or went backwards, it’s just how player development works. As the year unfolds, players make improvements and new prospects pop up on the radar expanding the PBR rankings universe. In addition to the evaluations of players, our scouts, both those in Georgia and nationally, have also had multiple discussions with each other to review our individual lists and then make adjustments based on what we've each seen.

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PREASEASON STANDOUTS

Caden Dawson OF / Blessed Trinity, GA / 2027

Rankings StateRank: 1 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 6 / POS: 2

#️⃣1️⃣ in @PBRGeorgia 2027 rankings, OF Caden Dawson with an explosive look in BP.

Easy above-average bat speed while staying well-balanced throughout. Max EV 96.5

86 from the outfield as well.

Highest-level upside. #GAPAS24 pic.twitter.com/rd5hmhb42B
— Ian Smith (@FlaSmitty) January 14, 2024

Caden Borcherding C / Etowah, GA / 2027

Rankings StateRank: 4 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 43 / POS: 4

Caden Borcherding is the #️⃣1️⃣ C in the 2027 class for @PBRGeorgia and one of the top 50 players nationally.

Lean, athletic 6-0 frame with significant projection remaining.

Plenty of bat and hand speed with excellent feel for the barrel. Hit/power potential. ‼️#EastGAID24 pic.twitter.com/4m6oBGHT9i
— Ian Smith (@FlaSmitty) January 8, 2024

Jack Johnson OF / Mount Paran , GA / 2027

Rankings StateRank: 9 / POS: 2 OverallRank: 81 / POS: 19

2027 RHP Jack Johnson (@MPCAthletics)

FB: 85-86.4, carry
SL: 65-67, sweep
CH: 72-74

Impressive showing for the #8️⃣ ranked player in GA.

Physical at 6-3 200lbs with tons of room to grow. Quick arm, plays at his own pace. #EastGAID24 || @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/OoVXapqwCG
— PBR Georgia (@PBRGeorgia) January 8, 2024

Matthew Westbrook RHP / Alexander, GA / 2027

Rankings StateRank: 12 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 123 / POS: 25

‘27 Matthew Westbrook @alx_baseball

Strong/physical frame with good drive down the mound.

Westbrook showed good command of the zone. Has a powerful FB (88.1 MPH) max velo with high spin of (2461 RPM). #PBRJFG23 alum. #GAPAS24 pic.twitter.com/NWgi3IFV66
— PBR Georgia (@PBRGeorgia) January 15, 2024

Ryan Trout SS / North Oconee , GA / 2027

Rankings StateRank: 13 / POS: 4 OverallRank: 109 / POS: 26

2027 RHP Ryan Trout (@NOHS_Baseball)

FB: 82-83
CH: 75-77
CB: 71-74

Projectable frame at 6-0 150lbs with athleticism. Also up to 85mph across the INF. #PBRJFG23 alum. A lot to like heading into his first HS season, one to keep a close eye on. #EastGAID24 pic.twitter.com/SMH0DksYod
— PBR Georgia (@PBRGeorgia) January 8, 2024

Brock Holcombe OF / Lakeside , GA / 2027

Rankings StateRank: 16 / POS: 5 OverallRank: 181 / POS: 40

‘27 OF Brock Holcombe (@LksdeBaseball ) is really starting to fill out the frame and produce some serious power.

OF velo: 77 ->> 84
60: 7.67 ->> 7.44
EV: 92 ->> 96

Barreled balls consistently to RC field. Exciting freshman to keep ? on as we head into spring. @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/MySttFn7yo
— PBR Georgia (@PBRGeorgia) October 30, 2023

Lee Holt C / Kings Ridge Christian, GA / 2027

Rankings StateRank: 22 / POS: 3

Today was my first look at 2027 C Lee Holt, and came away very impressed.

Big-time juice in the barrel with EVs over 94 and substantial pull-side carry (Max 360+)

Athleticism in the crouch w/ present plus arm strength. 78 behind the plate, 89 IF velo. ?@PBRGeorgia #GAPAS24 pic.twitter.com/fc4d6HM6bo
— Ian Smith (@FlaSmitty) January 15, 2024

Brody Spann SS / Strong Rock Christian, GA / 2027

Rankings StateRank: 31 / POS: 13

2027 SS Brody Spann@StrongRockBase1

5-11 160lbs#GAPSA24 pic.twitter.com/C79HMzsH0S
— PBR Georgia (@PBRGeorgia) January 17, 2024

Malachi Butler SS / McEachern , GA / 2027

Rankings StateRank: 41 / POS: 15

2027 SS Malachi Butler@MHSBSBL | @TEAMELITENATION

5-11, 160lbs, growing into frame with some present strength throughout.

Smooth swing with good separation & juice at contact. Soft hands in the field and shows a strong arm. Good young player w/ more to come.#NorthGAID24 pic.twitter.com/fTAURvkfvZ
— PBR Georgia (@PBRGeorgia) January 13, 2024

Liam Collier 1B / Locust Grove, GA / 2027

Rankings StateRank: 42 / POS: 1

‘27 Liam Collier @lgbaseballpage

Ranked 51 in our recent class of ‘27 rankings.

Impressed at the plate with explosiveness and present bat speed. #EastGAID24 pic.twitter.com/G6kBYtw1cP
— PBR Georgia (@PBRGeorgia) January 7, 2024

NEW FACES IN THE TOP 125

SS Brody Spann, Strong Rock Christian
RHP Bryce Fontenot, Cherokee Bluff
SS, Duke Sanders, Sequoyah
SS/RHP Gavin McElroy, Coffee County
SS Michael Tally, Trinity Christian
RHP/SS Trip Fowler, Greenbrier
C/SS Nolan Sikes, Appling County
OF/RHP Evan Lingenfelter, Coffee County
C/1B Conor Nix, Berrien
RHP Dylan Walls, Pickens
3B/RHP James Sharp, Fellowship Christian