Rylee Barnett

My name is Rylee Barnett, and I will be a 2026 graduate of Shawnee Mission Northwest High School in Kansas. I have a 4.43 GPA and I am still undecided on my major, but I am considering degrees in Education or Pediatric Sonography. I play competitively out of Kansas City as a RHP/1B for Top Gun 26/27 KC. As a pitcher (61 mph fastball with 1,311 RPM), my ability to keep my composure and focus in tough situations really stands out. My most successful pitches are my changeup and a late-breaking curveball that causes most batters to swing and miss. At the plate, I am a power hitter (72 mph exit, 63 mph bat speed) with fast hands and great contact.   Outside of practice and games, I am enrolled in an advanced weights class during the school day, a daily conditioning program after school, and I have weekly private lessons for both pitching and hitting. Academically, I do very well. I have taken several honors courses that have helped me achieve a weighted GPA of 4.43 and I’m currently taking several AP courses to get a head start on my college coursework.   I enjoy playing the piano. I started playing when I was 6 and have competed every spring for the last 9 years in local, regional and national piano exams. I’m working towards earning the National Guild Paderewski Medal, which honors a 10-piece memorized program with skill requirements, 10 years in a row. This requires a lot of practice, focus and perseverance, which I’ve been able to apply to all areas of life. I feel like my work ethic at an early age is one of the reasons I’ve been able to achieve such success both on and off the field.   I know this is a busy time for college coaches. I truly appreciate you visiting my profile and considering me as a prospective athlete for your program.