Norco Sophomore Pitcher Reclassifies to Class of 2027

Jordan Ayala is the latest high school baseball player to change his graduation year

Apr. 8, 2026 at 12:37pm

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Jordan Ayala, a standout sophomore pitcher and hitter at Norco High School, has confirmed that he is reclassifying and will now be a member of the class of 2027 next season. Ayala is the latest player to make this decision, with another player from the Boras Classic tournament, Huntington Beach pitcher Jared, also reclassifying.

Why it matters

Reclassifying is a growing trend in high school sports, as players seek to gain an extra year of development and exposure to college recruiters. This move can have significant impacts on a player's recruitment and future college opportunities.

The details

Ayala, a talented two-way player, has decided to reclassify from the class of 2026 to the class of 2027, meaning he will now graduate a year later than originally planned. This decision was likely made to give Ayala more time to physically mature and hone his skills before entering the college recruitment process.

  • Ayala confirmed his reclassification on Tuesday during the first round of the Boras Classic tournament.

The players

Jordan Ayala

A standout sophomore pitcher and hitter at Norco High School who has reclassified to the class of 2027.

Jared

A pitcher from Huntington Beach who has also reclassified from the class of 2026 to the class of 2027.

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The takeaway

Reclassifying is becoming an increasingly common strategy for high school athletes looking to gain an extra year of development and exposure before college. As more players make this decision, it will be interesting to see how it impacts the recruiting landscape and opportunities for student-athletes.