Top High School Prospects for the 2027 MLB Draft
Just Baseball releases its initial ranking of the top 50 high school prospects for the 2027 MLB Draft. The class is described as deep in hitters, particularly shortstops, with Dylan Seward holding the No. 1 spot. The list includes scouting grades and notes on a group of pitchers who are also worth following.
Just Baseball’s debut top-50 high school board for the 2027 draft skews toward bats, with seven shortstops in the first ten. It also features scouting grades and pitcher notes.
Dylan Seward tops the ranking. The Norco (Eastvale, Calif.) shortstop, a Tennessee commit, switch-hits and is praised for standout speed, offensive upside and dependable defense. The article adds that California has lacked a top-five prep draftee since 2021.
This early ranking could shape attention around teenage players, their families, schools and travel programs, while giving MLB clubs and fans a preview of future talent. Increased visibility may bring opportunities but also pressure and scrutiny for prospects, so how media and teams handle such attention could affect their development and decisions about college versus professional paths.