193) Overview: Oregon quickly has made on-field strides under coach Mark Wasikowski, making back-to-back NCAA Tournaments and hosting regionals in 2021. They are a good indicator of future success for college football programs, though . Shortstop Travis Sanders was drafted in the 14th round by the Red Sox but upheld his college commitment. Shortstop Ely Kennel was one of the best prep players in Oregon and is an excellent athlete, who earned all-state honors as a quarterback in addition to his exploits on the diamond. 222). Hitters: Catcher Brady Neal (83) graduated high school a year early and was one of the youngest players in the draft class. (Blytheville, AR), Our Saviour Lutheran School 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. Recruiting coordinator: Jack Marder Top recruit: Carter Garate, SS (No. He has an exciting fastball-curveball combination and can run his fastball into the low 90s. Colin Brueggeman, a junior college transfer, adds a powerful lefthanded bat to the class. (Madison, MS), Thornlea Secondary School Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports, Dec 30, 2019; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Louisville Cardinals linebacker Allen Smith (42) celebrates after a win against the Mississippi State Bulldogs in the Music City Bowl at Nissan Stadium. Revisiting the 2022 D-backs MLB draft class after the conclusion of the minor league season. 71) Overview: After Jay Johnson and his staff were hired last summer, they went to work and supplemented what was already a strong recruiting class with more high-end talent. Recruiting coordinator: Nick Schnabel Top recruit: Tristan Smith, LHP (No. 6) to campus since 2013. The righthanded hitter has plenty of power but was under the radar before his big spring, leaving some unanswered questions about how well hell fare against high-level pitching in the SEC. His fastball gets up to 94 mph but typically sits a tick lowerthough with plenty of room for more velocity as he physically matures. He can play anywhere on the infield but may fit best on the corners for the Gators. He has serious raw power but isnt an all-or-nothing hitter, also displaying solid bat control. He has solid bat-to-ball skills but will need to add strength to improve his impact at the plate. Overview: TCU has landed a top-20 recruiting class for eight straight years and this class fits right in. With the class of 2022 now on college campuses around the country, Baseball America presents its final 2022 recruiting class rankings, with Louisiana State topping the list. Hes an excellent defender whose hands, range and arm all play at shortstop. Recruiting coordinator: Kevin McMullan Top recruit: Jack OConnor, RHP (No. Nationally, the usual players have been dominating on the circuit. Hes a corner infielder who will get a chance at third base but could end up at first. Hitters: Brennan has a strong 6-foot-3, 200-pound frame and has plenty of tools. Clemson won 30-0.Clemson U Of Sc Football In Columbia, First-year OU football coach Brent Venables works with his team during Thursdays practice in Norman.jenni jump, Texas running back Bijan Robinson (5) carries a ball during warmups before the Texas versus Oklahoma State football game at Darrell K. Royal Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021.Bijan, Apr 17, 2021; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback CJ Stroud (7) during the annual spring game at Ohio Stadium. He missed this spring due to Tommy John surgery, but at his best he controls his three-pitch mix well. His fastball sits around 90 mph and theres room for more velocity as he physically matures. Righthander Ryan Fry has a projectable build but already shows solid pitchability. Catcher Karson Bowen has a long track record both in high school and with USA Baseball. His breaking ball and changeup give him a pair of promising offerings and he consistently works around the strike zone with all three pitches. The 6-foot-6, 220 pound athlete committed to Wisconsin in late January, becoming the first pass-catcher to join the program for 2024. Caleb Cali is coming off an All-American season at Central Florida JC, as he hit .438/.533/.826 with 17 home runs. Nimmala is a premium talent, who is already starting to break out. He can run his fastball up to 96 mph and pairs it with a good slider. Overview: The Yellow Jackets brought in a strong, deep class that features some high-upside players. He isnt overpowering but his competitiveness and feel play well on the mound. (West Hartford, CT), Del City Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports, Dec 28, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers cornerback Charles Woods (23) reacts after intercepting a pass from the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the Guaranteed Rate Bowl at Chase Field. Pompey and Myles Naylor bring dynamic, up-the-middle players to Lubbock. Recruiting coordinator:Nolan CainTop recruit: Jace LaViolette, OF (No. He also works in a slider and changeup. His fastball sits in the low 90s and he has an athletic, up-tempo delivery. He pairs it with a sharp slider and throws a lot of strikes. (Marietta, GA), Camden 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. Recruiting coordinator: Norberto Lopez Top recruit: Blake Cyr, SS (No. (McKinney, TX), Compass Prep He has room to fill out his 6-foot-3 frame and could grow into more power down the line. Catcher Rylan Galavan is a good athlete and has strong catch-and-throw skills. But it is Caraway that leads the way thanks to his toolsy, athletic profile that should help him make an instant impact in Corvallis. The Tigers shepherded their whole recruiting class through the draft, meaning they bring in a deep, talented group this fall. His fastball gets up to 94 mph and he mixes in both a quality slider and promising changeup. Recruit's Nat Rank. He played a lot of basketball growing up and is still just learning on the mound. He throws a lot of strikes from both arms and has the stuff to continue as a switch-pitcher. 15. Hes got a strong righthanded swing and can drive baseballs out, while on the mound he can run his fastball up to 94 mph, though injury mostly limited him to DH this spring. He has room to fill out his 6-foot-4 frame, portending even more power potential in time. 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. Righthander Nathan Williams, a junior college transfer, is recovering from Tommy John surgery. Hes a solid overall defender, though like any prep catcher his receiving still needs some polish. Maroudis is a standout athlete and brings a lot of high-level experience to the class. (Moline, IL), Putnam Science Academy He has a strong, 6-foot-4, 210-pound build, throws his fastball in the low 90s and can land his offspeed stuff for strikes. He pounds the strike zone and has a promising changeup. Recruiting coordinator:Jack MarderTop recruit: Carter Garate, SS (No. The Seminoles lost shortstop Nicolas Perez to the draft but Smith and outfielder Jordan Taylor (98) give them a pair of top-100 draft prospects, which is only topped by LSU. Hes an average runner and his tools give him the profile of a corner outfielder. Recruiting coordinator: Eric Snider Top recruit: Gavin Kilen, SS (No. Hes a good athlete with above-average speed and he has above-average power potential. His fastball works in the upper 80s and he also mixes in a changeup, a repertoire that should get him on the mound quickly. Its headlined by Smith, the highest rated player in the draft not to sign, and the new coaching staff buttressed it with a few players who were previously committed to them at Michigan. Certain Data by Sportradar and Stats Perform The class is especially strong on the mound, while also including some high-impact position players. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports, Michigan State head coach Mel Tucker talks to players during a timeout during the second half against Ohio State at the Spartan Stadium in East Lansing on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. Credit: Junfu Han-Imagn Content Services, LLC, South Carolina Gamecocks running back Kevin Harris (20) takes the ball down the field avoid North Carolina Tar Heels defense during the Dukes Mayo Bowl at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Thursday, December 30, 2021.Jg Mayobowl 123021 048, Oct 30, 2021; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Nick Herbig (19) strips the ball away from Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Spencer Petras (7) during the second quarter at Camp Randall Stadium. He has above-average speed and arm strength and can play anywhere in the outfield. Recruiting coordinator: Mike BaxterTop recruit: Andrew Dutkanych, RHP. The second overall pick suffered a shoulder injury shortly after signing and had season-ending surgery. His fastball works in the mid 90s and he mixes in a good changeup and slider. 6) to campus since 2013. His fastball gets into the mid 90s, touching 97 mph, and plays up thanks to its hard, running life. Pitchers: Lefthander Cade Fisher (221) has a projectable look and stands out for his control, which was among the best in the prep class. Lefthander Bradley Loftin (264) came on strong this spring and ran his fastball up to 95 mph. Outfielder Parker Bosius stands out for his speed, defense and offensive upside. (Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports), Jul 14, 2022; Arlington, TX, USA; A view of the Kansas State Wildcats helmet logo during the Big 12 Media Day at AT&T Stadium. Pitchers: Lefthander Chris Stuart (349) grew up in the Netherlands and pitched for the Dutch at the 2019 18U World Cup. All player rankings are from the top 500 draft prospects list, which includes all draft-eligible players. He has further upside, but he also is polished enough to quickly take on important innings. 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. Infielder Easton Swofford is a good athlete who has an advanced feel for the barrel. Listed at 6-foot-6, 250 pounds, Pierce George (439) has a powerful right arm. Recruiting coordinator: J-Bob Thomas Top recruit: TJ Pompey, SS Overview: The Red Raiders loaded up on projectable, athletic position players in this class. 81). 2023 ESPN Power forwards. The righthanded hitter has a strong swing and makes a lot of hard contact. His fastball can get into the low 90s but his success is more about his ability to locate and mix in offspeed pitches. Overview: Stanfords class is small, but it held together through the draft. Below is a graphical representation of how our formula works. His fastball gets up to 95 mph and he pairs it with a sharp curveball and a good changeup. Hes a little undersized at 6-foot, 170 pounds, but his velocity ticked up this spring and his fastball reaches the low 90s. Overview: Texas had a veteran-laden roster in 2022 and lost several players to the draft and graduation. Infielder Luke Hanson has standout tools and is a good athlete, as he also was a star quarterback. He had a strong season this spring and is now headed to Austin, adding a high-end arm to the class. He has a solid arsenal and earns praise for his pitchability and advanced approach on the mound. He has good feel on the mound and when hes healthy, his fastball reaches the low 90s. He pairs it with a hard slider and there could be still more in the tank as he previously was more focused on hitting. Hitters:The class includes a pair of premium two-way players in Stanford and infielder/righthander Demitri Diamant. Luke is a powerful lefthanded hitter with good bat-to-ball skills who profiles as a corner infielder. Righthander Lucas Davenport attacks hitters with a good fastball-slider combination and can touch 94 mph. Please check your email for a confirmation. (Columbus, OH), Stratford Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports, Nov 6, 2021; Seattle, Washington, USA; Oregon Ducks players fans pose for a photo as they celebrate following a 26-16 victory against the Washington Huskies at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium. Hes electric at his best, but like many big prep pitchers, he needs to improve his consistency to reach his ceiling. He could step right into the lineup at LSU and could be the center fielder of the future. He has good hands, instincts and arm strength and is an above-average runner, all the tools required to play up the middle. Its a large group and provides impactful talent around the diamond, both on the mound and among position players. His glove is ahead of his bat, but hes a switch-hitter with upside. Overview: After Jay Johnson and his staff were hired last summer, they went to work and supplemented what was already a strong recruiting class with more high-end talent. Rankings from AP poll. The switch-hitter is coming off a solid summer in the Alaska League and has a disciplined approach at the plate. The Seminoles lost shortstop Nicolas Perez to the draft but Smith and outfielder Jordan Taylor (98) give them a pair of top-100 draft prospects, which is only topped by Louisiana State. He throws a lot of strikes and has upside as a starter. Infielder Brant Baughcum has a long track record of success at the plate and a good feel for hitting. On the mound, he throws his fastball in the low 90s and pairs it with a promising slider. (Winter Haven, FL), Rancho Verde While innings will be hard to come by for any of the newcomers, he is advanced enough to quickly get on the mound for the Volunteers. Outfielder Connor Fuhrman stands out for his offensive tools and profiles as a corner outfielder. (Houston, TX), Olympia He figures to quickly carve out a role on the Bruins staff. Theres some rawness and swing and miss in his game, but between his speed, athleticism and projectability, theres plenty to dream on. Hitters: RJ Austin was ranked as a top-five round pick before he formally opted out of the draft. Lefthander, has an advanced skill set and was named Florida player of the year by Prep Baseball Report after a dominant spring. Like Curtis, he covers a lot of ground in the outfield. Like Quinn, he this spring took a step forward as his velocity improved and he touched the mid 90s. (Houston, TX), West Ranch 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. Outfielder Cort Macdonald was a three-sport star in high school and his athleticism plays well on the diamond. Recruiting coordinator: Steve RodriguezTop recruit: Jalin Flores, SS (No. Ackenhausen has a lively fastball that gets swings and misses. Overview: The Cavaliers continue to recruit at a high level and bring in a strong class. The class also includes two more high-end junior college transfers on the mound in lefthander Nate Ackenhausen and righthander Kaleb Applebey. Righthander Gage Wood has a low-90s fastball and good feel for spinning his breaking ball. Catcher Jacob Jarrell has a strong, physical frame that plays well on both sides of the ball. 2023 ESPN Cornerbacks. Hunter Grimes and Ben McLaughlin, also junior college transfers, add two more big bats to the Razorbacks class. He covers a lot of ground in center field and can be a plus defender. Hes a steady defender on the infield with the arm strength for shortstop and the athleticism required up the middle. He also brings advanced baseball instincts and plenty of competitiveness. 157). (South Portland, ME), Cy Falls His fastball works in the upper 80s now with room for improvement and he pairs it with a good breaking ball. Tyler Albright is a plus runner and profiles in center field, where he might remind Duke fans of Jimmy Herron. 1 overall pick Jackson Holliday, but the end result is a class that still ranks as the best in the Big 12. Recruiting coordinator: Josh Jordan Top recruit: Jaden Noot, RHP (No. Position Rankings. Curtis has electric speed and also ran track in high school. Dominic Hellman (304) has a big, physical frame at 6-foot-6, 240 pounds that makes for a unique profile for an infielder. 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. Recruiting coordinator: Ty Blankmeyer Top recruit: Macon Winslow, C Overview: The Blue Devils are aiming for their third-straight Top 25 recruiting class, an unprecedented run in program history. Hes a plus runner who can stay up the middle on the infield and has an easy lefthanded swing. 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