College recruiting: 25 commitments from prospects outside of Mass.

Kimball Union Academy shortstop Otis Hamner '27 committed to Gettysburg College. (KUA Athletics)

College admissions offices are notifying early applicants of their acceptance, and high school prospects are announcing their commitments. In turn, we have another 50 college commitments to add to our tracker.

We now have 454 Class of 2027 prospects committed to college programs.

Class of ’27 prospects are continuing to commit to all levels of college baseball. Yesterday, we highlighted five Class of ’27 prospects who recently committed to D1 programs. Earlier today, we shared 25 Massachusetts prospects who committed to D2 and D3 programs.

Here’s a look at 25 more commitments from prospects outside of Massachusetts.

Bryce Barber ’27

Commitment: Johnson & Wales
RHP, Essex Regional
Hometown: Essex, Vt.
Bats: Right | Throws: Right
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 155

The Bases Loaded Bulldogs prospect’s fastball tops out at 86 mph. He may be a two-way player in college with a 6.9-second 60 time and a solid bat.

AJ Baum ’27

Commitment: Saint Michael’s College
1B, Brookfield High
Hometown: Brookfield, Conn.
Bats: Right | Throws: Right
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 210

The ZT New York prospect’s exit velocity high is 99 mph. He can play either corner infield position or catcher.

Parker Bjorklund ’27

Commitment: Southern New Hampshire University
RHP, Thornton Academy
Hometown: Windham, Maine
Bats: Right | Throws: Right
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 190

The Maine Lightning prospect earns a commitment to one of the top D2 programs in the nation after a standout summer on the mound and behind the plate.

Chase Boudreau ’27

Commitment: Eastern Connecticut State
SS, St. Paul Catholic
Hometown: Southington, Conn.
Bats: Right | Throws: Right
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 185

The Canes CT prospect scored the game-winning run for St. Paul Catholic in the CIAC Class S state final against Southington. He came home from third on a wild pitch in the ninth inning.

Lucas Ferraiolo ’27

Commitment: Southern Connecticut State
LHP, Naugatuck High
Hometown: Naugatuck, Conn.
Bats: Right | Throws: Left
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 140

The RG Phantoms prospect earned Second Team All-Naugatuck Valley League honors last spring.

Aidan Gagnon ’27

Commitment: UConn-Avery Point
SS, Northwestern Regional
Hometown: New Hartford, Conn.
Bats: Right | Throws: Right
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 190

The Clubhouse CT prospect also pitches at the high school level, although he projects as a middle infielder in college. He has some pop with the bat, a strong arm, and plenty of athleticism.

Otis Hamner ’27

Commitment: Gettysburg College
SS, Kimball Union Academy
Hometown: Norwich, Vt.
Bats: Right | Throws: Right
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 180

The East Coast Lumberjacks prospect is a strong defensive shortstop with some pop in his bat (99 mph exit velocity high).

Kyle Harris ’27

Commitment: Bard College
OF, Plainville High
Hometown: Plainville, Conn.
Bats: Left | Throws: Left
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 190

The MVP New England prospect had a productive summer season, posting a .410 average and .582 on-base percentage. Seven of his 16 hits went for extra bases.

Mason Hunt ’27

Commitment: Rhode Island College
OF, West Warwick
Hometown: West Warwick, R.I.
Bats: Right | Throws: Right
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 170

The Bandits Baseball Club prospect earned Prep Baseball All-State honors in Rhode Island after a productive spring season with West Warwick.

Kevin Jason ’27

Commitment: Franklin Pierce
LHP, Cheshire Academy
Hometown: West Haven, Conn.
Bats: Left | Throws: Left
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 185

The RodSwings Select prospect’s fastball tops out in the high-80s from the left side. He earns the opportunity to play D2 college baseball.

Brett Knight ’27

Commitment: Johnson & Wales
3B, Bishop Hendricken
Hometown: Oneco, Conn.
Bats: Right | Throws: Right
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 210

The CT Crush prospect has posted impressive metrics, including an exit velocity of 102 mph and a mound velocity of 87 mph.

Finnegan Knowlton ’27

Commitment: Ithaca College
LHP, Notre Dame
Hometown: Branford, Conn.
Bats: Left | Throws: Left
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 190

The RG Phantoms prospect was nearly perfect this summer, posting a 0.35 ERA in 25 ⅔ innings. He recorded 24 strikeouts with a pitch mix that includes a fastball that tops out at 87 mph from the left side.

Camden Lewie ’27

Commitment: Plymouth State
3B, South Windsor High
Hometown: South Windsor, Conn.
Bats: Right | Throws: Right
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 175

The Gap 2 Gap prospect’s exit velocity high is around 90 mph. He can play either corner infield position.

Joseph Lewie ’27

Commitment: Post University
LHP, Granby Memorial
Hometown: Granby, Conn.
Bats: Left | Throws: Left
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 185

The 5 Star CT prospect’s fastball tops out in the low-80s from the left side. He earned an invite to the New England Unsigned Senior Games in August.

Caden Marcil ’27

Commitment: Mitchell College
LHP, Bolton High
Hometown: Bolton, Conn.
Bats: Left | Throws: Left
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 185

The Connecticut Mayhem prospect contributed with his arm and his bat at Bolton last spring. His fastball tops out around 80 mph.

Terrence Mullin ’27

Commitment: Wentworth Institute of Technology
RHP/1B, Fairfield Prep
Hometown: Monroe, Conn.
Bats: Left | Throws: Right
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 205

The Wow Factor prospect has posted impressive metrics, with an exit velocity high of 97.4 mph and an infield velocity of 85 mph.

Bryce Pinsonnault ’27

Commitment: Suffolk University
C, Winnacunnet
Hometown: Hampton, N.H.
Bats: Right | Throws: Right
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 205

The New England Mariners prospect has been a member of Winnacunnet’s varsity program since his freshman year. He is also a standout lineman for the school’s football team.

Nico Racanelli ’27

Commitment: SUNY-Maritime
C, Kennedy Catholic
Hometown: Danbury, Conn.
Bats: Right | Throws: Right
Height: 6-2 | Weight: 185

The Evolution 17 prospect posted an exit velocity high of 98 mph this summer. He posted a .364 batting average with Kennedy Catholic last spring.

Andrew Rapose ’27

Commitment: Saint Anselm College
SS, Coventry High
Hometown: Coventry, R.I.
Bats: Right | Throws: Right
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 165

The Ocean State Makos prospect’s fastball tops out in the mid-80s. He has a strong arsenal of offspeed pitches and a competitive fire on the mound.

Owen Richardson ’27

Commitment: Saint Anselm College
SS, Marianapolis Prep
Hometown: Lincoln, R.I.
Bats: Left | Throws: Right
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 155

The L&M prospect had a strong spring season at Marianapolis Prep, batting .357 with a .481 on-base percentage and 12 RBI.

Jaiden Torres ’27

Commitment: Assumption University
C, Glastonbury High
Hometown: Hartford, Conn.
Bats: Right | Throws: Right
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 190

The MVP New England prospect flashed some power at the New England State Games, posting an exit velocity high of 101 mph.

Anthony Virgadula ’27

Commitment: Worcester Polytechnic Institute
RHP, Lewis S. Mills
Hometown: Burlington, Conn.
Bats: Right | Throws: Right
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 190

The MVP New England prospect’s fastball tops out in the mid-80s. He had a strong outing at the PG New England World Series, recording four strikeouts in 1 ⅔ no-hit innings.

Cade Volpicelli ’27

Commitment: Rhode Island College
OF, Trumbull High
Hometown: Trumbull, Conn.
Bats: Right | Throws: Right
Height: 5-10 | Weight: 165

The Baseball U CT prospect has decent metrics, with a sub-7.0 second 60 time, a 93-mph exit velocity, and an 80-mph mound velocity.

Jack Zerbarini ’27

Commitment: Rhode Island College
RHP/UT, Westerly High
Hometown; Westerly, R.I.
Bats: Right | Throws: Right
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 170

The New England Scorpions prospect had a standout season at Westerly High last spring, posting a 1.54 ERA. His fastball tops out in the mid-80s.