Prep Baseball Report

2021 KS/Select Future Games Preview


Andy Urban
OK/MO/KS & Creekside Scouting Supervisor

The KS/Select roster features an uber talented group as usual which includes players from KS and players from 9 other states across the country. Click the player's name or picture to see their full profile. 

 

Drew Bailey OF / OF / Bridgeport, WV / 2023

A physical 6-foot-1, 191-pound frame, Bailey is an above average runner with a sub 7.0 60 and shows strength in the barrel with a 97 mph exit velo. 

 

Denton Biller RHP / SS / Mid Buchanan, MO / 2023

A long and projectable 6-foot-2, 170-pound frame, Biller shows a quick arm out front that has produced a fastball that has sat in the upper 80s all summer. 

 

Trevor Booton RHP / OF / LaGrange , GA / 2023

Booton ozzes projection at 6-foot-4, 185-pounds. Uses a short and quick arm action to produce fastballs that have sat in the upper 80s and flashed into the low 90s this summer. 

Carter Elliott RHP / 1B / Yucaipa, CA / 2023

Carter has re-opened his recruitment after previously being committed to Cal State Fullerton. The right-hander has proven to be a strike thrower in the upper 80s. 

 

Nick English C / 3B / Olathe South, KS / 2023

English has recently re-opened his recruitment after previously being committed to Texas A&M. English shows quick hands behind the dish and at the plate with some sneaky pop. 

Cole Gibler OF / LHP / Blue Springs, MO / 2024

Gibler has posted one of the most impressive resumes of the summer not allowing a run in his last 5 outtings which include a perfect game. Up to 86, the left-hander works almost exclusively with a fastball that shows tilt and deceptions getting consistent swings and misses.

 

Jaxon Goldberg SS / 3B / Blue Valley North, KS / 2023

A three sport standout, Goldberg has the feel and athleticism to stay on the left-side of the infield. Goldberg also shows feel from both sides of the dish finding barrels with regularity. 

 

Grant Hollister 2B / 3B / Blue Springs South, MO / 2024

One of the top pure hitters in the state, Hollister put up big numbers this summer. Defensively, Hollister has the arm to stick at 3rd or could become an offensive second baseman at the next level. 

 

Mitchell Johnson LHP / 1B / Derby, KS / 2023

The 6-foot-4 left-hander had a spectacular Spring season for Derby and was up to 88 at the KS summer open last week. Fastball is thrown with tilt and extension. Still finding consistent shape with the breaking ball, but does throw it for strikes. 

 

Jack Jones 1B / OF / Shawnee Mission East, KS / 2024

Easley one of the most impressive young power bats in the country, Jones has been putting up power numbers all summer. Also and advanced defender at first that moves well enough to play 3rd as well. 

 

Tanner Kaler LHP / OF / Northwest Cabarrus , NC / 2023

The left-hander out of NC has been throwing the ball very well, especially at the end of the summer featuring a fastball flashing into the upper 70s. 

 

Tommy Lapour RHP / OF / Blue Springs South, MO / 2023

A muscular athlete packed with strength, Lapour was up to 87 at the recent MOKAN open and most recently up to 90 in game. 

 

Cole Lemons C / RHP / Notre Dame, MO / 2023

An all-around solid defensive catcher featuring arm strength with room to add size and strength to his frame. Lemons also shows some sneaky pop from the right-side. 

 

Ian Luce OF / LHP / Manhattan, KS / 2023

One of the top left-handed hitters in the state, Luce always seems to be on time with the barrel, flashing some pop. 

 

Gavin Miller LHP / OF / Baldwinsville , NY / 2023

The lefty out of the Empire state shows high-end pitchablilty with high spin rates that gets consistent swings and misses. 

 

Davis Nielson OF / LHP / Olathe South , KS / 2023

A projectable 6-foot-1, 170-pound frame with wiry strength, Nielson flashes big pop from the left-side with athleticism. Also, shows above average speed. 

 

Blake O'Brien OF / RHP / St. Thomas Aquinas, KS / 2024

One of the most polished young prospects in the state, O'Brien fills up the strike zone in the mid to upper 80s on the mound and mixes an advanced breaking ball. Offensively, O'Brien has an advanced approach with some strength lining balls to all fields. 



Anson Seibert RHP / Blue Valley Southwest, KS / 2024

One of the most physically impressive young arms in the country at 6-foot-8. Seibert has a very short arm stroke that allows 

Dawson Smail OF / 1B / Clarion Area, PA / 2024

A smooth swinging left-handed hitter, Smail shows impressive polish for a 2024.  

 

Trey Tiffan 3B / SS / Malvern Prep, PA / 2023

A projectable 6-foot-3, 205-frame with advanced bat speed and arm strength, Tiffian will be an exciting player to follow on PAs workout day. 

 

Easton Wasinger 1B / LHP / Blue Valley Northwest , KS / 2023

The big bodied left-handed hitter put up some of the most impressive numbers in the state this spring hitting well over .500 with power. An elite defender at first as well. 

 


Lukas Wilson SS / 2B / Staley, MO / 2024

A throw back to old school baseball. Wilson plays with grit and high energy, shows barrel control with sneaky pop and is an elite defender at short. 

 

Ty Wisdom 2B / RHP / Liberty North, MO / 2023

One of the fastest rising left-handed hitters in the state, Wisdom hit in the middle of one of the most potent offensives in the state this spring and provided plenty of pop. Also an elite strike thrower on the mound sitting in the mid-80s with pitchability. 

 

 

Austin Young RHP / 1B / Blue Valley West , KS / 2023

A projectable 6-foot-3, 175-pound frame with a quick arm that has been up to 88. Also flashes a sharp slider in the mid 70s. 

 

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