He has a quick lefthanded swing and makes a lot of contact, while also showing some power potential. Lefthanders Will Martin and Graham Yntema, both junior college transfers, are tough on lefthanded hitters thanks to their fastball-breaking ball combinations. The Horned Frogs got a boost when Silva formally opted out of the draft, but the class also has solid depth. He has some power potential and projects to be able to stay up the middle defensively. The righthanded hitter has a sound approach and makes a lot of contact. 116). He can run his fastball up to 94 mph, but it typically sits around 90. He has a solid four-pitch mix, pounds the strike zone and has a good feel for spin. Hes also got power potential as a righthanded hitter and above-average speed, though there is some swing and miss to his game. 1 - 50. Mississippi State Bulldogs defeated Auburn Tigers 43-34. Recruiting coordinator: Josh JordanTop recruit: Jaden Noot, RHP (No. 2023 ESPN Point guards. Recruiting coordinator: Steve Rodriguez Top recruit: Jalin Flores, SS (No. 1 overall pick Jackson Holliday, but the end result is a class that still ranks as the best in the Big 12. He was named the California Gatorade Player of the Year in back-to-back years, an incredibly rare honor, and further impressed on the showcase circuit, especially at the Area Code Games. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports, Nov 13, 2021; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama head coach Nick Saban watches the Crimson Tide warm up before playing New Mexico State at Bryant-Denny Stadium. (Temecula, CA), San Marcos 2023 ESPN Defensive ends. Hes got speed, good defensive actions and an aggressive approach to the game. The 2023 recruiting cycle has been a mixed bag for Wisconsin as they look to build on a strong roster. He has a projectable build, a changeup that can be a plus pitch and solid pitchability. Pitchers: Thomas offers significant upside thanks to his three-pitch arsenal and a very fast arm. His changeup is developing, and he also works in a curveball. Weight: 344 pounds. Pitchers: Righthander Nick Dugan stands out for his pitchability and three-pitch arsenal. 170) Overview: Auburn lost eight players to the draft from the team this season that reached the College World Series, necessitating a larger incoming class. Catcher Rylan Galavan is a good athlete and has strong catch-and-throw skills. He can play anywhere on the infield but may fit best on the corners for the Gators. He pairs it with a promising breaking ball and is a good athlete. Hitters: Jack Crighton was committed to Michigan before the coaching change and followed Bakich to Clemson. His control and deception makes for a tough at-bat. Righthander Isaac Hill has a projectable build and attacks hitters with a promising fastball-curveball combination. Nationally, the usual players have been dominating on the circuit. Third baseman Judd Utermark (492) this spring hit 18 home runs as a North Carolina prep, placing him among the national leaders. Recruiting coordinator: Jack Marder Top recruit: Noble Meyer, RHP Overview: Oregon landed the No. The 247Sports Composite Breakdown. 3 in 2017. (Fairfax, VA), Brewster Academy Hes undersized on the mound but runs his fastball up to 93 mph and has a good feel for spin. Georgia Tech saw nine players move on to pro ball from last years team, leaving plenty of room for the newcomers to make an impact. 2023 ESPN Athletes. Outfielder Harrison Didawick has a big 6-foot-5, 220-pound frame and a powerful lefthanded swing. Points Earned. 1 - 50. His fastball gets into the low 90s and he has promising secondary stuff, highlighted by an above-average changeup. Recruiting coordinator: Ty Blankmeyer Top recruit: Kassius Thomas, RHP (No. Righthander Matt Scott, in contrast, has a big frame at 6-foot-6, 230 pounds and can run his fastball up to 94 mph, though he typically sits around 90. 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. He has some rough edges to his game, but now that hes focusing on baseball full-time, he could soon access his upside. He might have more velocity in the tank and his changeup and slider both show promise. His fastball-slider combination plays well out of the bullpen. On the mound, his fastball gets up to 90 mph and he has feel for his breaking ball and changeup. (Moline, IL), Putnam Science Academy Pitchers: Noot is big and physical, at 6-foot-4, 235 pounds, and he has a loose, easy delivery. 8 Tennessee 108.14. The class has an impressive depth of talent and brings difference makers to Eugene, especially among position players. Listed at 6-foot-6, 250 pounds, Pierce George (439) has a powerful right arm. Righthander Jordan Vera has a physical build at 6-foot-1, 200 pounds and has premium stuff. His changeup and curveball are both solid offerings and he throws a lot of strikes. Righthander Clete Hartzog, a junior college transfer, can run his fastball into the mid 90s and pairs it with a good breaking ball. He has room to fill out his 6-foot-3 frame and could grow into more power down the line. (Baltimore, MD), North Laurel His skill set profiles well at second or third base, but he can play anywhere on the infield. 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. Hitters: Cyr does a lot of things well on the diamond and has a hard-nosed mentality. He has big tools to match his performance, as hes a plus runner with good athleticism and makes consistent hard contact. 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 an over-the-top delivery and works in a big curveball and promising changeup. 152) Overview: The Oklahoma State class underwent some significant changes during the summer, as the Cowboys took advantage of some coaching changes to add premium talent. Overview:UCLA a year ago landed the No. (McKinney, TX), Compass Prep He has a good approach at the plate and uses his plus speed well on the bases. 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. He throws from a three-quarters angle and his fastball works in the low 90s. Like Garate, third baseman Drew Smith (214) stands out for his defense and a strong spring elevated his profile. Copyright 2023 Baseball America Enterprises. Hitters:Moore was one of the best prep hitters in the country. Defensively, he has smooth actions and good arm strength, giving him the tools to play up the middle. Hes got a strong lefthanded swing and has performed on some big stages. NA NA NA. His stuff isnt overpowering but he controls it well and has good feel on the mound. The result is that even after losing five commits on the first day of the draft, LSU still brings in more players ranked as top-500 draft prospects than any other school. He has significant upside as a middle-of-the-order hitter. Hes a good athlete and has a chance as a two-way player thanks to his righthanded swing. 6) to campus since 2013. His fastball sits in the low 90s and touches 95 mph. (Seattle, WA), Christ The King Regional Lucas Kelly has two-way ability as a third baseman and righthander and brings power in both roles. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports, Jan 1, 2022; Tampa, FL, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Sean Clifford (14) looks to throw during the second half against the Arkansas Razorbacks during the 2022 Outback Bowl at Raymond James Stadium. Position Rankings. 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. 6 Texas Tech 115.87. His tools play well at the top of the order. Diamant is more of a prospect as a position player thanks to his approach at the plate and easy righthanded swing. His fastball sits in the upper 80s and he can run it up to 93-94. Gabriel Nard has true two-way potential as an infielder and righthander. He has plus arm strength and provides power offensively as well. He can do a little bit of everything on the diamond. As of March 1, 2023. (Ada, OK), IMG Academy He was recruited as a running back in football and has elite speed on the diamond. 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 Rating. Gavin Guidry has two-way ability as a shortstop and righthander. (Killeen, TX), Staley He has plus raw power and still has some room to add more strength as he physically matures. He has some strength in his righthanded swing but is more hit over power. (Moreno Valley, CA), Northwest The class stands out for its depth on the mound, but also includes some exciting position players. (Camden, NJ), Sunrise Christian 1 class. Lefthander Ashton Crowther can run his fastball into the low 90s. First baseman Ryan McCoy, a junior college transfer, adds a middle-of-the-order bat to the class. His fastball gets into the mid 90s, touching 97 mph, and plays up thanks to its hard, running life. His glove is ahead of his bat, but hes a switch-hitter with upside. Lefthander Shane Sdao has a very projectable build at 6-foot-3, 155 pounds and, like Jackson, he pounds the strike zone with his three-pitch arsenal. He then changed his commitment to Vanderbilt and will now join his older brother Nick in Nashville. The 247Sports rankings are determined by our recruiting analysts after countless hours of personal observations, film evaluation and input from our network of scouts. Infielder Stanley Tucker (329) was a big riser this spring thanks to a monster season at New Mexico JC. Two Gamecocks earn honors, looking at the rankings. Overview: TCU has landed a top-20 recruiting class for eight straight years and this class fits right in. He missed this spring due to Tommy John surgery, but at his best he controls his three-pitch mix well. Ray Bermudez, Adrian Dominguez and Diego Guevara add three more exciting bats to the group. 116) Overview: Coming off a national championship, Ole Miss compiled an impressive all-around recruiting class that brings in some high-upside players and a lot of depth. Righthander Max Grubbs and lefthander Collin Valentine are more under-the-radar arms but have the pitchability to quickly earn roles on the staff. His size (5-foot-9, 190 pounds) may keep him off pro radars this spring, but he has a track record of success and will be able to handle the high-powered Seminoles pitching staff. His fastball sits in the low 90s and he mixes in a solid changeup and slider. Poteet stands out for his glove, while Law is a good athlete and had some football offers as a quarterback. His fastball was up to 95 mph and his curveball has a high spin rate that makes it one of the best in the prep class. Recruiting coordinator: Nick Schnabel Top recruit: Dillon Head, OF Overview: The Tigers this fall brought in a top-15 recruiting class in the wake of the coaching change that brought Erik Bakich to Clemson from Michigan. He profiles best as a third baseman, but his athleticism gives him a chance to play up the middle. He carried that momentum into a brief summer appearance in the Futures League. As he gets stronger and builds more consistency he could take off on the mound. Hunter Grimes and Ben McLaughlin, also junior college transfers, add two more big bats to the Razorbacks class. He was limited over the last year by shoulder injuries, but he has significant upside for the Bruins. Recruiting coordinator: Jake GautreauTop recruit: Colby Holcombe, RHP (No. 2023 ESPN Defensive tackles. 231) Overview: The Cavaliers continue to recruit at a high level and bring in a strong class. Catcher Will Vierling (205) is a lefthanded hitter with a disciplined approach at the plate and some projectable power. Farmelo has come on strong this fall and has an exciting mix of athleticism and hittability. JC to the national championship and was named pitcher of the tournament. His slider is his best secondary offering, and he shows promising feel for it. Its an especially strong position player group, which will add a lot of athleticism to the roster. (Kansas City, MO), Byron Nelson Its a large group and provides impactful talent around the diamond, both on the mound and among position players. Hitters: LaViolette is a tremendous athlete with a big, physical frame at a listed 6-foot-5, 220 pounds. Hes an average runner and a steady defender. 81). Position Rankings. He does a lot of things well on the diamond. His stuff isnt overpowering but he controls it well and has good feel on the mound. 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