Top 5 2027s to Watch for Fall 2023

As we head into the 2023 fall season, our scouting staff has had the opportunity to see hundreds of players not only over the past summer, but at recent fall team tryouts as well. Below are five players we’ve identified in the 2027 class that will be strong follows moving forward.

*Note: These are players our scouting staff has been able to see over the past few months multiple times. If you feel like you’re someone we need to follow during the upcoming fall season we encourage you to reach out. Additionally, if you’d like to know more about our player and team coverage throughout the year, please feel free to reach out.

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MIF Hudson Sapp (Buchholz HS, FL)

Had a standout summer offensively, driving the ball all over the field for multiple base hits along with present pop. The hands are loose and quick through the zone and find the barrel often for hard contact. Confident approach, top of the order hitter. Above average runner as well who makes all the plays up the middle defensively. Big potential and one to follow closely.

RHP Andy Espinoza (Miami Christian, FL)

Lean frame. Features a quick arm as he generates lots of swings and misses on the mound. Runs his fastball up to 86 mph (2400+ RPM) and mostly pitches at 82-85. Also mixes in a 70-71 mph curveball with depth, tighter spin. More in the tank.

OF/IF Matthew Gibbons (Viera HS, FL)

Young bat to follow moving forward as he shows real offensive potential. Loose, fast hands and finds the barrel often for loud contact. Uses the entire field with a line drive approach. Above average bat control with more power to come as he continues to become more physical.

RHP/IF Isaac Vidal (Miami Southridge HS, FL)

Tall, strong frame. Two-way prospect that shows lots of promise on the mound, running his fastball up to 87 mph and mostly pitching at 83-86 with life. Also mixes in a 70-71 mph curveball with depth and a 68-69 mph knuckleball. Offensively he shows the ability to drive the ball deep into left field, center field. Still more power to unlock.

MIF Jose Calzadilla (East Ridge HS, FL)

Lean, athletic frame with quick twitch actions. Confident approach from an offensive perspective, staying balanced and direct to the ball. Consistently drives the ball back up the middle for hard line drives. Some present feel for the barrel. Rangy defender up the middle as well.