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Nationally, the usual players have been dominating on the circuit. Position Rankings. After losing several players from this years title-winning team, the Rebels will be looking to the newcomers to fit in quickly. His slider is his best secondary offering, and he shows promising feel for it. (Philadelphia, PA), Camden The Razorbacks previous high was No. 51 - 100. 3 in 2017. Lefthander Evan Blanco controls his solid three-pitch mix well and his fastball sits around 90 mph. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports, Nov 27, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Northwestern Wildcats mascot Willie the Wildcat performs during a game against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium. Hitters: Silva was regarded as one of the best defenders in the prep class and could lock down shortstop for the Horned Frogs. Mandatory Credit: Bryan Lynn-USA TODAY Sports, LSU football coach Brian Kelly speaks to media following the first spring practice under him on March 24.jump2, Jan 22, 2022; Coral Gables, Florida, USA; Miami Hurricanes head football coach Mario Cristobal reacts while hyping up the crowd during the second half between the Miami Hurricanes and the Florida State Seminoles at Watsco Center. Listed at 6-foot-5, 230 pounds, infielder Mason Morris has big righthanded power and a strong arm. (Houston, TX), Olympia He primarily works off his fastball and can work in a breaking ball and changeup. He has solid defensive actions that play well up the middle. Recruit's Nat Rank. Lefthander Zach Crotchfelt (428) has a physical frame at 6-foot-3, 210 pounds and his fastball is difficult to square up thanks to its high spin rate. All rights reserved. Overview: This is South Carolinas 13th straight Top 25 recruiting class, a streak only bested by Vanderbilt (18) and Florida (15). He covers a lot of ground in center field and can be a plus defender. 2023 ESPN Small forwards. Auburn also brings in a pair of junior college transfers who will give the Tigers more depth up the middle. Righthander Aiden Moffett (495) has a big build and a powerful fastball that has made a jump in the last year, reaching 97 mph. (Richmond, VA), Brother Rice This years class is smaller and not as flashy but is a talented group. (Waukee, IA), Birdville The class is deeper on the mound, but the Gators also landed some high-end position players. The recruiting rankings take into account all players from the high school and junior college ranks and were compiled following many conversations with coaches and scouts. He pairs it with a promising breaking ball and is a good athlete. Overview: Texas Tech has a strong all-around class, bringing in some premium athleticism among the position players and an exciting group of pitchers, a few of whom made big jumps this spring. He figures to quickly carve out a role on the Bruins staff. Petty this summer pitched in the West Coast League and could quickly carve out a role in Lubbock. Outfielder Korbyn Dickerson (188) was a 20th-round pick of the Twins, but the Louisville native chose to uphold his commitment to his hometown school. Shortstop Chris Maldonado (338) was committed to Clemson before Monte Lee was fired. Righthander Gage Wood has a low-90s fastball and good feel for spinning his breaking ball. His fastball sits in the low 90s and he mixes in a slider and changeup. The Hawaii native instead comes to Stillwater following an impressive summer in the West Coast League that saw him hit eight home runs in 33 games. After losing several players from this years title-winning team, the Rebels will be looking to the newcomers to fit in quickly. He mixes in both a good changeup and curveball and has the profile of a future weekend starter. Additionally, you can subscribe to Baseball America's newsletter and receive all of our rankings, analysis, prospect insight & more delivered to your inbox every day. His fastball gets up to 91 mph and he mixes in a promising breaking ball. (South Kent, CT), Prolific Prep Lefthander Hunter Hollan was a two-year standout at San Jacinto (Texas) JC and was drafted by the Brewers in the 15th round in 2021. 7 South Carolina 115.53. Recruiting coordinator: Chuck Jeroloman Top recruit: Liam Peterson, RHP Overview: Florida loaded up on pitching in this class, locking down much of the states top talent on the mound. (Roselle, NJ), Imhotep Institute He has an advanced approach at the plate, a smooth lefthanded swing and some power projection. Hes on the bigger side for a shortstop and his glove and arm play there, but a move to third base could still be in the cards for him at some point. 222) Overview: Texas A&M is coming off a College World Series appearance in its first season under coach Jim Schlossnagle and this recruiting class will be looking to push the Aggies back to Omaha. Hes got above-average speed and the versatility to play a variety of positions. (Sharpsburg, MD), Sierra Canyon (Shrewsbury, MA), Totino-Grace Recruiting coordinator:Jack MarderTop recruit: Carter Garate, SS (No. Certain Data by Sportradar and Stats Perform 1 recruiting class in the country. His fastball touches 97 mph and sits in the mid 90s with more velocity to come. Outfielder Lleyton Lackey is a plus runner and has exciting upside as a switch-hitter. Cuvet has big raw power, while shortstops Adrian Santana and Antonio Jimenez bring speed and quality defense to the infield. His fastball gets up to 91 mph but has plenty of room for growth as he physically matures. 2 Notre Dame 164.77. In all, eight of LSUs newcomers ranked among the top 500 draft prospects, and another was in the top 150 before formally opting out of the draft. He can play anywhere on the infield, with second base perhaps as his most natural profile, but he has enough athleticism to give him a chance to stay at shortstop. On the mound, his fastball this summer got up to 99 mph and he pairs it with a power slider. His fastball gets into the low 90s and he has promising secondary stuff, highlighted by an above-average changeup. Outfielder Dylan Dreiling (336) isnt as tooled up as Stanwich but does a lot of things well and has advanced baseball IQ. Listed at 6-foot-6, 220 pounds, righthander Cameron Keshock has a long, projectable build and hes a good athlete who is also a standout basketball player. 6) to campus since 2013. Infielder Luke Hanson has standout tools and is a good athlete, as he also was a star quarterback. If hes able to add strength as he physically matures, he could break out. Righthander Dillon Orr, meanwhile, stands out for his pitchability. He has plus speed, good athleticism and makes a lot of hard contact at the plate, giving him a spark plug element. (Denton, TX), Worcester Academy He isnt overpowering, but his fastball touched 94 mph and he may be able to hit that velocity more consistently as he physically matures. Overview: The former Florida State staff signed a top-20 class last fall and despite a coaching change that brought Link Jarrett and his staff to Tallahassee from Notre Dame, the class remains largely intact. He has a quick lefthanded swing and makes a lot of contact, while also showing some power potential. His tool set plays well at the top of the lineup and he could play anywhere up the middle of the diamond. Righthander Chase Shores (90) has a huge frame at 6-foot-8, 250 pounds and a powerful arm, running his fastball up to 97 mph. His fastball can get into the low 90s but his success is more about his ability to locate and mix in offspeed pitches. Valentine doesnt have power stuff but has a projectable build and pounds the strike zone. The class stands out for its depth on the mound, but also includes some exciting position players. Recruiting coordinator: Nick SchnabelTop recruit: Tristan Smith, LHP (No. He also brings advanced baseball instincts and plenty of competitiveness. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports, Jul 20, 2022; Charlotte, NC, USA; Florida State defensive back Jammie Robinson speaks to the media during ACC Media Days at the Westin Hotel in Charlotte. The righthanded hitter has a line-drive approach at the plate and could grow into some more power in time. Hes a bit undersized as a pitcher but has impressive feel on the mound and gets a lot of movement on his upper-80s fastball, which he pairs with a good curveball. The y-axis in this graph represents the percentage weight of the score that gets applied to an overall team ranking. Forbes, named Kentuckys Mr. (Kansas City, MO), Byron Nelson Hell likely add more consistent big velocity in time as he physically matures. (Modesto, CA), Rancho Christian 149). Arkansas tops the Baseball America 2023 recruiting class rankings as the fall signing period for the class of 2023 opens. Pitchers: Lefthander Noah Samol (360) missed much of 2021 due to Tommy John surgery but came on strong over the last year. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports, Nov 6, 2021; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Baylor Bears quarterback Gerry Bohanon (11) throws during the second half against the TCU Horned Frogs at Amon G. Carter Stadium. 71). Stanford is big and physical at 6-foot-4, 230 pounds and has real power both on the mound and at the plate. Pitchers: Quinn came on strong in the spring and has an ultra-projectable look at 6-foot-6, 200 pounds. He has a good fastball-slider combination and should factor in the bullpen. In order to create the most comprehensive Team Recruiting Ranking without any notion of bias, 247Sports Team Recruiting Ranking is solely based on the 247Sports Composite Rating. You can see that the area under the curve gets smaller both as the rating for a commit decreases and as the number of total commits for a school increases. Righthander Cody Adcock, a junior college transfer, has a low-90s fastball and pairs it with a powerful curveball. Pitchers: Righthander Ben Chestnutt comes to Miami following an All-American season at Central Florida JC, which he helped to the Junior College World Series. He pairs it with a hard slider and there could be still more in the tank as he previously was more focused on hitting. Recruiting coordinator:John DiLauraTop recruit: Anthony Silva, SS. Infielder Easton Swofford is a good athlete who has an advanced feel for the barrel. His fastball touches 94 mph, and he pairs it with a good slider. The righthanded hitter is still refining some rough edges at the plate and a full-time focus on baseball (he was also a standout prep basketball player) could help him develop better consistency. Lefthander BJ Bailey, a junior college transfer, attacks hitters with a fastball-slider combination and profiles in the Tigers bullpen. NA. His fastball sits in the low 90s and he pairs it with a good slider. Infielder Juan De La Cruz is a good athlete with plus speed who was a bit under the radar due to a shoulder injury his junior year. Player rankings refer to the 2022 draft prospects ranking, which includes all players who are draft eligible. His glove is ahead of his bat, but he has upside offensively as he physically matures. Hes a righthanded hitter whose quick hands give him above-average bat speed. Stec is a multiple sport athlete, playing both football and basketball at Jacobs High School back home and his junior season was his first with the football team. (Chicago, IL), Wasatch Academy 2024 Recruiting Rankings 1 Georgia 224.83 2 Notre Dame 164.77 3 LSU 157.44 4 Florida State 155.19 5 Michigan 120.12 6 Texas Tech 115.87 7 South Carolina 115.53 8 Tennessee 108.14 9 Oregon. Hitters: Flores has smooth actions at shortstop, soft hands and a plus armall the tools needed to play shortstop. (Denver, CO), Link Academy That came to pass, as five of the Commodores commits were picked in the first round. He has strong starter traits, though refining a true putaway pitch would help him take a step forward. While having so much high-level talent means Arkansas will have to sweat out the draft with several players, the class is also constructed in such a way that it should be able to withstand losses in the draft. (London, KY), Link Academy Lefthander Chris Arroyo was Clementes high school teammate and has a good three-pitch mix. His changeup and curveball are both solid offerings and he throws a lot of strikes. He gets swings and misses with both pitches and has performed at a high level, but his control is not as advanced as his stuff. Hes focused on baseball now and brings solid lefthanded power. 1 recruiting class in the country. Infielder Cooper Blauser, the son of two-time all-star Jeff Blauser, has a strong righthanded swing and projects to hit for power. This is the Tigers third No. 149) Overview: Even after losing a few recruits in the draft, including first-rounder Cam Collier, the Cardinals still pulled in a big, strong class that is the highest ranked in program history. He has good all-around instincts and could quickly work his way into the lineup. Its an especially strong position player group, which will add a lot of athleticism to the roster. (Gladstone, NJ), Perry (Manvel, TX), La Lumiere School You can see that the area under the curve gets smaller both as the rating for a commit decreases and as the number of total commits for a school increases. 1 overall pick Jackson Holliday, but the end result is a class that still ranks as the best in the Big 12. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports, Aug 28, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Nebraska head coach Scott Frost watches his team in the first quarter with Illinois at Memorial Stadium. Righthander Ryan Fry has a projectable build but already shows solid pitchability. NA NA NA. Righthander Austin Tommasini attacks hitters with a sinker-slider combination and can run his fastball up to 96 mph. Lefthander Oliver Santos (245) has a big, strong frame and has advanced feel on the mound. Jackson Gaspard has two-way ability as a righthander and middle infielder. He pairs it with a promising slider and changeup that gives him plenty of upside. Righthander Dax Dathe, a junior college transfer, has a strong frame at 6-foot-3, 200 pounds and a good fastball-slider combination. 2024 Recruiting Rankings. (North Richland Hills, TX), Bishop Walsh School 1 - 50. His glove is ahead of his bat, but hes a switch-hitter with upside. He recorded 17 catches for 300 yards and three touchdowns while playing in six games this year. Lefthander Alex Walsh has a projectable build and throws his fastball around 90 mph now. He has some two-way ability and can touch 93 mph on the mound, but his future is likely as a hitter. He can play anywhere on the infield but may fit best on the corners for the Gators. Hes undersized on the mound but runs his fastball up to 93 mph and has a good feel for spin. Hes also a switch-hitter with big raw power who makes plenty of hard, line-drive contact. Hitters: Garate long stood out for his defense, and his infield actions, hands and speed give him the tools to stay at shortstop. (Dacula, GA), Plano (Napa, CA), Centennial 2023 ESPN Point guards. The recruiting rankings take into account all players from the high school and junior college ranks and were compiled following many conversations with coaches and scouts. The headliner is Jenkins, who is likely to be in the mix to be the first overall pick, and the Tar Heels have several other exciting position players signed. 2-ranked recruiting class, with Louisville, Florida and Oregon rounding out the top five. 3 LSU 157.44. Recruiting coordinator:Josh ElanderTop recruit: Alex Stanwich, OF (No. He has a strong build at 6-foot-4, 210 pounds and a lively, low-90s fastball. Hes made strides over the last year and offers still more upside. 184). (Harrisburg, PA), Olympus Prep He has plus arm strength and is a solid receiver. Hitters: Cyr does a lot of things well on the diamond and has a hard-nosed mentality. Nathan Hall has a good righthanded swing and projects as a corner bat, with the versatility to play third base and the outfield. Pitchers: Holcombe is physically imposing at 6-foot-7, 225 pounds and has a big arm to match. Recruiting coordinator: Eric Snider Top recruit: Parker Detmers, RHP Overview: The Cardinals have a typically strong class that offers plenty of upside. . Recruiting coordinator: Norberto Lopez Top recruit: Daniel Cuvet, 3B Overview: The Hurricanes class stands out for its position players. Righthander Lucas Davenport attacks hitters with a good fastball-slider combination and can touch 94 mph. (Atlanta, GA), Waukee Senior CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. (South Portland, ME), Cy Falls He has a good approach at the plate and uses his plus speed well on the bases. It wasnt quite so lucky this year, as Cole Young was drafted 21st overall, but the Blue Devils again ended up with a premium class. His fastball works in the upper 80s now, but he should add more velocity as he physically matures, which will also help his firm slider. Hes a lefthanded hitter who makes a lot of contact. As a switch-pitcher, Jurrangelo Cijntje (259) is an ultra-rare prospect. Infielder Landon Russell and outfielder Alex Wade both show offensive upside thanks to their solid approaches and line drive-oriented swings. Hes further advanced defensively than offensively, but he has power potential at the plate. (Gilbert, AZ), Newton Vanderbilt still has a talented group of freshmen, though it no longer is the nations best class. Weight: 344 pounds. Outfielder Nathan Fink has a powerful righthanded swing and doesnt get cheated at the plate. He has big tools to match his performance, as hes a plus runner with good athleticism and makes consistent hard contact. Hes a good athlete, receives well and has solid arm strength, all tools that play well behind the plate. Hes a steady defender on the infield with the arm strength for shortstop and the athleticism required up the middle. Catcher Luke Heyman (234) was in the mix as the best catcher in the prep class. He will need to polish some rough edges defensively, but Louisvilles developmental track record with catchers is strong and he has raw tools to hone. Hes got plus arm strength that plays well behind the plate. The class also includes two more high-end junior college transfers on the mound in lefthander Nate Ackenhausen and righthander Kaleb Applebey. Like the incoming class, Rodriguez is new to Austin himself, as he was hired this summer following seven years as head coach at Baylor. As a result, the Cardinal bring in the top-ranked prep player not to sign in Moore and have a top-25 class for the third time in four years. All rights reserved. L West Colerain20200828 0020. 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