CLASS OF 2027

Ferris Dinkel, Lawrence Free State (KS), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 6-3, 166-pounds. Long athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Upright even setup with a wide base, weight centered, and active hands with some movement throughout. Uses a short leg lift trigger gaining some ground forward. Short uphill path through the zone, some barrels, power present. 71.5 mph bat speed with 13 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 max exit velocity, averaged 90.0 mph. 393' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-80 mph. Moderate stroke from an over the top slot.
Defense: Deliberate actions defensively.
ATH: 6.72 runner in the 60. 1.59 and 3.76 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 81.1 Edge Score

9/14/25

After making his Prep Baseball debut this summer, OF Ferris Dinkel (Lawrence Free State, 2027) turned in another strong showing, emerging as a name to watch in the state’s junior class. At 6-foot-3, 166 pounds, Dinkel offers plenty of projectability and room to add strength. The long-limbed righty swings an athletic, loud barrel, averaging 90 mph exit velocity, peaking at 98.2 mph, with 74 mph bat speed and a max distance of 393 feet. He also showed speed and arm strength, running a 6.72-second 60-yard dash and posting an 80 mph outfield velocity.

6/24/25

Tuesday’s event gave our staff an exciting first look at OF Ferris Dinkel (Lawrence Free State, 2027), who impressed across the board with a well-rounded toolset and upside in a lean 6-foot-2, 160-pound frame. Offensively, Dinkel used a long-levered right-handed swing to drive the ball with authority to the pull-side, recording a peak exit velocity of 95.8 mph and launching his furthest ball 377 feet. He also ran a 6.90 60-yard dash and showed arm strength from the outfield at 83 mph, rounding out a quality showing that positions him as an intriguing name to keep an eye on in Kansas’ 2027 class.

6/24/25

Ferris Dinkel, Lawrence Free State (KS), 2027
Positional Profile: OF/C
Body: 6-2, 160-pounds. Long lean frame with room for added strength.
Hit: RHH. Upright slightly closed setup with a balanced base, weight centered, and bat wiggle. Uses a short leg lift trigger gaining some ground forward. Short flat path through the zone, some barrels, power present. 71.7 mph bat speed with 14 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 91.7 mph. 377' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-83 mph. Short stroke from a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Developing actions defensively.
ATH: 6.90 runner in the 60. 1.72 and 3.91 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 25.60 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 77.23 Edge Score

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