Righthander Joe Allen last summer played for USA Baseballs 18U National Team and was committed to Michigan before the coaching change, eventually following Bakich to Clemson. All player rankings are from the top 500 draft prospects list, which includes all draft-eligible players. Recruiting coordinator:John DiLauraTop recruit: Anthony Silva, SS. The 2023 class is not as flashy but is another strong group for LSU to build around. The righthanded hitter has a strong swing and makes a lot of hard contact. Cooper Holbrook, the son of College of Charleston coach Chad Holbrook, profiles as a corner bat and has an advanced understanding of the game. Lefthander Oliver Santos (245) has a big, strong frame and has advanced feel on the mound. As he physically matures, he should be able to tap into some lefthanded power. He pairs it with a sharp slider and throws a lot of strikes. With four regulars from their lineup drafted in the top 10 rounds this summer, those newcomers should have an opportunity to make an immediate impact in Fayetteville. 184). Hes made strides over the last year and offers still more upside. Lefthander, has an advanced skill set and was named Florida player of the year by Prep Baseball Report after a dominant spring. As a result, the Longhorns brought in a large class that is especially strong among position players. His fastball gets up to 94 mph now with plenty of room for more velocity as he physically matures, and he has some feel for his breaking ball and changeup. His fastball-breaking ball combination profiles well in the bullpen. Recruiting coordinator: Steve Rodriguez Top recruit: Jalin Flores, SS (No. Outfielder Jarrod Hocking, the son of former major leaguer Denny Hocking, has a quick righthanded swing. 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. Hes also a switch-hitter with big raw power who makes plenty of hard, line-drive contact. He uses his 6-foot-6 frame well and attacks hitters with a fastball-slider combination. 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. (Shrewsbury, MA), Totino-Grace Hes a good athlete and an above-average runner whos coming off an impressive spring at the plate. Outfielder Canon Reeder has above-average speed and uses it well on the basepaths and in the outfield. (Wolfeboro, NH), Lake City Recruit's Nat Rank. (Joliet, IL), Pewaukee Recruiting coordinator: Monte LeeTop recruit: Eli Jerzembeck, RHP (No. Hitters: Kurland was originally a member of the 2023 prep class but graduated a year early and comes to Gainesville with the class of 2022. Hes a corner infielder who will get a chance at third base but could end up at first. He also has plus raw power at the plate and projects best at third base as a position player. Hes more than just a power hitter, however, and has solid feel at the plate. 4 Florida State 155.19. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports, Georgia football coach Kirby Smart during the the national championship celebration at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022.News Joshua L Jones, Sep 25, 2021; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Chris Tyree (25) returns a kick for a touchdown during the second half against the Wisconsin Badgers at Soldier Field. Hes a versatile defender with the athleticism to play anywhere on the infield. (Fairfax, VA), Brewster Academy With four regulars from their lineup drafted in the top 10 rounds this summer, those newcomers should have an opportunity to make an immediate impact in Fayetteville. He isnt overpowering but throws a lot of strikes and has good feel on the mound. 218) Overview: UCLA a year ago landed the No. His fastball sits around 90 mph, and he combines it with a good breaking ball and changeup. Catcher Salvador Alvarez isnt as toolsy as Heyman but is a solid defender behind the plate and does a lot of little things well. Auburn also brings in a pair of junior college transfers who will give the Tigers more depth up the middle. (Fort Washington, MD), Brewster Academy Pitchers: Murphy headlines a large group of recruits on the mound. Righthander Cody Adcock, a junior college transfer, has a low-90s fastball and pairs it with a powerful curveball. Alabama leads the way. Now, he joins the Gators after two strong seasons. 89) Overview: Texas had a veteran-laden roster in 2022 and lost several players to the draft and graduation. Hitters: Neville has standout athleticism and a good lefthanded swing. 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. Outfielder Nathan Fink has a powerful righthanded swing and doesnt get cheated at the plate. His fastball sits in the low 90s and he mixes in a solid changeup and slider. The Michigan native has a big, strong frame at 6-foot-6, 210 pounds and packs plenty of power into his righthanded swing. His control and deception makes for a tough at-bat. Infielder Stanley Tucker (329) was a big riser this spring thanks to a monster season at New Mexico JC. He has elite speed, a plus arm, covers ground well in the outfield and has electric bat speed. 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. He has good all-around instincts and could quickly work his way into the lineup. He played a lot of basketball growing up and is still just learning on the mound. Hes an above-average runner and is a solid defender who figures to step in on the left side of the infield. He has strong starter traits, though refining a true putaway pitch would help him take a step forward. - The leader in college football and basketball recruiting. Righthander Cullen McKay runs his fastball up to 94 mph and pairs it with an effective breaking ball. The y-axis in this graph represents the percentage weight of the score that gets applied to an overall team ranking. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports, Nov 6, 2021; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights quarterback Noah Vedral (0) throws the ball during warm ups before the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at SHI Stadium. His slider is a promising pitch, and he does have the makings of a good changeup. His fastball-slider combination plays well out of the bullpen. His fastball gets up to 94 mph and he mixes in both a quality slider and promising changeup. Recruiting coordinator: Rich WallaceTop recruit: Cameron Smith, SS (No. Lefthanders Jamie Arnold and Brett Barfield bring more upside to the class. (Glen Head, NY), Harvard Westlake He has an aggressive approach at the plate but his bat-to-ball skills mean he makes a lot of contact. (Houston, TX), Blytheville 219) Overview: Tennessee has recruited at a high level under coach Tony Vitello and Elander and results on the field have followed. He can run his fastball into the low 90s and throws a lot of strikes with four pitches. Infielder Gabe Springer is a switch-hitter who combines athleticism and physicality. He still has some physical projection in his 6-foot-2 frame and has some rawness to his game (especially his approach at the plate), but the offensive upside is clear. 2023 ESPN Cornerbacks. Lefthander Taber Fast has a projectable build at 6-foot-2, 192 pounds and has good feel on the mound. Hitters: Brennan has a strong 6-foot-3, 200-pound frame and has plenty of tools. (Thornhill, ON), Springside Chestnut Hill Academy Hes a strong defender, has a good understanding of the game and a solid arm. His fastball reaches 97 mph and he has excellent feel for spin and is capable of throwing three distinct breaking balls. Hitters: Jack Crighton was committed to Michigan before the coaching change and followed Bakich to Clemson. 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. Hes a plus runner and this summer was the MVP of the Connie Mack World Series. Lefthander Ashton Crowther can run his fastball into the low 90s. He has a quick lefthanded swing and makes a lot of contact, while also showing some power potential. Righthander Christian Foutch is a good athlete with a fastball that gets up to 94 mph. Farmelo has come on strong this fall and has an exciting mix of athleticism and hittability. Diamant is more of a prospect as a position player thanks to his approach at the plate and easy righthanded swing. Infielder Gavin Miller is a good athlete with an easy righthanded swing that projects more power to come. Pitchers: Lefthander Ben Jacobs (342) built an impressive track record of performance in high school. Righthander Jack Livingstone came on strong this spring as he threw back-to-back no-hitters and was named pitcher of the year by the Dallas Morning News. (Cumberland, MD), Brewster Academy His fastball touches 97 mph and sits in the mid 90s with more velocity to come. Each recruit is weighted in the rankings according to a, Readers familiar with the Gaussian distribution formula will note that we use a varying value for. That came to pass, as five of the Commodores commits were picked in the first round. (Denton, TX), Worcester Academy 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. He stands out for his feel for hitting and polish offensively. He throws a lot of strikes and projects to add more velocity as he physically matures. His tools play well at the top of the order. Catcher JD Gregson, a junior college transfer, stands out for his defense behind the plate. (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. Four-year transfers. Hes played mostly third base in high school and might be able to stay at the position, but his bat would still profile if he moves to an outfield corner or first base. (The Villages, FL), Bixby Infielder Ethan Lege (376), a junior college transfer, was drafted in the 16th round by the Brewers, but opted not to sign. Hes big and physical with a strong arm behind the plate. Even if he does end up changing positions, his offensive ability will play well and he has a middle-of-the-order profile. Forbes, named Kentuckys Mr. (Mount Pleasant, UT), Moline Sr The Cincinnati Bearcats won, 28-20.Tulsa Golden Hurricane At Cincinnati Bearcats Nov 6, Jul 14, 2022; Arlington, TX, USA; A view of the Texas Tech Red Raiders helmet logo during the Big 12 Media Day at AT&T Stadium. (San Marcos, TX), Ellison (Boston, MA), Crossroads School Lefthander Evan Blanco controls his solid three-pitch mix well and his fastball sits around 90 mph. 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 diamond, his big, physical frame, athleticism and raw power make for a prototypical corner outfielder. He throws from a three-quarters angle and his fastball works in the low 90s. He also brings advanced baseball instincts and plenty of competitiveness. He has a simple, easy swing and righthanded power potential. His fastball sits in the low 90s, touching 95 mph, and he mixes in a good changeup and curveball, and he fills up the zone with all three. 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. Lefthander. He was recruited as a running back in football and has elite speed on the diamond. Hes a good athlete with plus arm strength to go with huge offensive upside, especially as a power hitter. 51 - 100. He recorded 17 catches for 300 yards and three touchdowns while playing in six games this year. 1 class on signing day, but it was clear then that getting it through the draft would be a challenge. The 2022 group doesnt rank quite as high, but its another strong class for the Beavers, especially after Turley came to school despite being drafted in the 19th round by the D-backs. Overview: This is South Carolinas 13th straight Top 25 recruiting class, a streak only bested by Vanderbilt (18) and Florida (15). 3 in 2017. Hitters: Silva was regarded as one of the best defenders in the prep class and could lock down shortstop for the Horned Frogs. He has plenty of raw power and above-average speed but there is some swing-and-miss in his game that hell have to cut down on to get to his offensive ceiling. Overview: The Tigers signed a top-10 class in the fall and new coach Erik Bakich and recruiting coordinator Nick Schnabel did a good job holding it together this summer. Righthander Tommy Henninger, also a junior college transfer, attacks hitters with a fastball-slider combination. Recruiting coordinator: Rich Dorman and Ryan Gipson Top recruit: Gavin Turley, OF (No. Righthander Evan Siary stands out for his strike-throwing ability. Hes undersized on the mound but runs his fastball up to 93 mph and has a good feel for spin. This is another strong class for the Volunteers, especially among position players. 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. Listed at 6-foot-3, 180 pounds, he has an easy delivery and pounds the strike zone with three pitches. Hes a good athlete and has the defensive skills to play up the middle. Recruiting coordinator: Karl Nonemaker Top recruit: Kevin McGonigle, SS Overview: After bringing in a top-10 2022 class, the Tigers have another strong group for 2023. Though listed at 5-foot-8, 160 pounds, he has some pop in his bat, though his approach needs some refinement. 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. 170). Grubbs has a good sinker-slider combination and is reminiscent of Tristan Stevens. (South Kent, CT), Prolific Prep Righthander, has a projectable look at 6-foot-4, 215 pounds and already has run his fastball up to 93 ph. Recruiting coordinator:James RamseyTop recruit: Riley Stanford, RHP/OF (No. (Woodstock, GA), NBA Academy Africa 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. Yoel Tejada Jr. (372) is big and projectable at 6-foot-6, 205 pounds and has two-way ability as a righthander and first baseman. 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. 211) Overview: Miami has been recruiting as well as any program in the ACC over the last few years, including landing the top-ranked 2020 class. He has a quick lefthanded swing and his athleticism gives him a chance to play on the infield or in an outfield corner. He has a smooth swing and good bat-to-ball skills. Infielder Easton Swofford is a good athlete who has an advanced feel for the barrel. The Tigers shepherded their whole recruiting class through the draft, meaning they bring in a deep, talented group this fall. He has strong starter traits, though refining a true putaway pitch would help him take a step forward. The Tigers shepherded their whole recruiting class through the draft, meaning they bring in a deep, talented group this fall. 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. The definitive source for all Rivals news. Dallas Macias (220) also has an exciting combination of loud tools and athleticism. Lefthander Andrew Healy was seen as a top-10 round talent but formally opted out of the draft after an injury sidelined him nearly the whole spring. Recruiting coordinator: Jake GautreauTop recruit: Colby Holcombe, RHP (No. Hitters: RJ Austin was ranked as a top-five round pick before he formally opted out of the draft. Hes still a bit raw on the diamond but has impressive tools. Detmers, the younger brother of former Louisville ace Reid Detmers, leads the way on the mound, while Zion Rose will look to be the programs next premium catcher. His fastball gets into the mid 90s and his slider is a hard, biting offering. On the mound, his fastball gets up to 93 mph with more to come and he has some feel for spinning his breaking ball. His fastball sits in the upper 80s and he can run it up to 93-94. Listed at 6-foot-4, 230 pounds, catcher Jared Jones (215) is big and physical and has huge power potential. Outfielder Nolan Schubert (380) was committed to Michigan until the coaching change in Ann Arbor. 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. 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