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He isn’t as projectable as Gonzalez but is loose and athletic and should be able to quickly carve out a role on staff. His fastball already reaches 94 mph from a low, whippy arm slot. He’s a good athlete with more potential to unlock if he can hone some of the rough edges of his game. Overview: Coach Jay Johnson has taken Arizona recruiting to new heights since arriving in Tucson in 2015 and now has landed five straight Top 25 classes, more than the program had totaled in the first 15 years of the rankings. He comes right after hitters with a fastball that reaches the low 90s, a curveball and changeup. 40). He’s a powerful righthanded hitter who also has above-average speed. He’s athletic and has the tools to stay up the middle defensively for the Cardinals. Offensively, he stands out for his hittability. Infielder Davis Meche might not stand out for his tools but has an advanced understanding of the game and finds a way to make things happen. He has a quick swing that is geared toward hitting line drives to all fields, has above-average speed and has good actions that play anywhere on the infield. Top recruit: Brandon Birdsell, RHP (No. Righthander Lebarron Johnson (319) was originally committed to Florida and didn’t join Texas’ class until after the draft. As a hitter, he profiles well at third base and offers impressive raw power. He throws in the low 90s and mixes in a slider. 17 to No. Lefthander Tommy Lamb is still developing physically but has solid pitchability, which has helped him produce a track record of success. Overview: This class isn’t as big as Ole Miss’ 2019 group that ranked No. Outfielder Calvin Hewett has exciting raw tools but has flown a bit under the radar as a New Hampshire prep product. Listed at 6-foot-2, 200 pounds, he has an intriguing combination of above-average power and speed. His fastball sits in the upper 80s and he mixes in a good changeup. Catcher Alek Boychuk (259) has played at a high level for a long time, dating back to playing for USA Baseball’s 12U National Team in 2014. The result is the Bulldogs’ highest-ranked class since 2012. Infielder Vince Smith produced a strong track record of performance in big high school events and has solid all-around tools. He’s already big for a shortstop, but his hands and footwork are good enough to keep him 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. The righthanded hitter has good raw power but still needs some refinement offensively. He didn’t follow their path in sports, instead finding his home on the mound. Outfielder Hank Thomas was an all-state basketball player in Ohio and brings that athleticism to the diamond. 59). He has a good overall feel for the game, which helps his tools play up offensively and defensively. He produced a solid track record as a prep player and has a good understanding of the game. Outfielder Chad Born has a good feel for the barrel and produces good bat speed but is still developing his power. Shortstop Alex Rodriguez is the best defender in the class, which gives him real upside. Righthander Anthony Silkwood has taken a more unusual path to Louisville. 15. He’s a pure power pitcher with a fastball that’s been up to 98 mph and a hard, upper-80s slider, both of which he can throw for strikes. As a result, LSU has a top-10 class for the sixth time in seven years. Clark’s ability to throw three pitches for strikes plays well out of the bullpen, while Spach was mostly a basketball player growing up and offers upside. Hitters: Bradfield has elite speed, a quality Vanderbilt hasn’t had the last couple years. CLICK HERE TO SEE THEIR FULL RECRUITING CLASS. He has plus arm strength, is a talented receiver and has good athleticism, but he’ll need more development as a hitter. In the latest 247 rankings, Kentucky had commitments from 10th-ranked Daimion Collins (PF), 30th-ranked Nolan Hickman (PG), and 40th-ranked Bryce Hopkins (PF). 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. “It’s a testament to coach Lopez,” DiMare said. Shortstop Jordan Thompson (215) is a good defender with a strong arm. © 2021 Verizon Media. Baseball . Top recruit: Cade Horton, INF/RHP (No. Lefthander Dylan Carmouche has a long 6-foot-5 frame and some funk on the mound. His fastball sits in the upper 80s and his overall package gives him starter upside. He also has opted not to play football in college after initially committing to play both sports (he was rated as a three-star running back, according to 247 Sports). Catcher Jack Payton, whose older brother Mark is in Triple-A, is a solid defender and a good leader behind the plate. Below is a graphical representation of how our formula works. Righthander Michael Fowler has a projectable 6-foot-3, 185-pound frame but missed this summer due to injury. Overview: The Seminoles’ class was just outside the Top 25 going into the draft, but they were one of the biggest winners of the event and jump to just outside the top 10 in the final rankings. He throws from a funky arm angle, creating an uncomfortable look for hitters, and figures to fit well in the bullpen. Hitters: Collins and fellow catcher Fernando Gonzalez (339) put the class in an enviable position behind the plate. On the mound, his fastball sits around 90 mph and he works in a breaking ball and changeup. He runs his fastball into the low 90s and figures to add more velocity, which would also help his secondary stuff. The definitive source for all Rivals news. With players in the 2020 class set to enter their senior season of high school, it’s time to see where the top prospects stack up against each other. BA Newsletter: Get Analysis, Rankings Delivered To Your Inbox! In order to access this exclusive content you must have a Baseball America Account. Shortstop Lane Forsythe is an advanced defender and has more bat speed and power than his 5-foot-11 frame suggests. Outfielder Clayton Gray profiles in center field thanks to his above-average speed. “It takes work ethic, knowledge of evaluating players, and along with JD and the rest of the staff, it’s a testament of their hard work.”. His fastball sits in the low 90s and can get up to 96 mph to go with a good curveball. He profiles well at third base or in right field. Offensively, his swing is geared toward contact and making the most of his speed, but he has surprising pop, making for a dynamic overall package. Currently, JC recruits … Jacob Gonzalez (299) also impressed at the plate during high school, utilizing an advanced approach to work the middle of the diamond. Righthander Chase Centala stands out for his strike-throwing ability, which will help him to quickly carve out a role on the staff. Ben (No. The Hurricanes’ class is led by a trio of players who ranked in the top 100 of the BA500 top prospects for the 2020 draft (which includes all draft-eligible players). Outfielder Josh Shuler (404) also has impressive tools but is still learning how to get the most out of them. His raw power doesn’t come with a lot of swing and miss. Catcher/first baseman Wyatt Langford has a strong frame and is a good hitter with power potential. Righthander Ethan English, a junior college transfer, has two-way potential and provides power both at the plate and on the mound. Righthander Charez Butcher (323) is still a bit raw but offers big upside as well. This class deepens an already stout pitching staff in Lubbock. Miami’s top-ranked class snaps a nine-year streak of SEC programs topping the recruiting rankings. On the mound, he has a fast arm and an impressive fastball-slider combination. Overall, he’s reminiscent of former Tar Heels ace Zac Gallen. Pitchers: Ole Miss doesn’t have a lot of pitchers in this class with premium present stuff, but the group is full of projectable strike throwers, who figure to grow into bigger roles in time. It’s still a premium group and Florida extends its streak of top-five recruiting classes to eight years. But his newfound velocity and promising curveball give him plenty of upside. Shortstop Bryson Ware (232) is toolsy and athletic and comes to Auburn after just one year of junior college. Zach has better pitchability and offspeed stuff than his brother, but his fastball is not as powerful. Pitchers: The class’ strength is on the mound, as Tennessee added several impact arms. Pitchers: Texas Tech has a plethora of pitching coming in. Listed at 6-foot-4, 200 pounds, he has a strong, physical frame and a clean delivery, giving him the tools to make more strides soon. Top recruit: Carson Montgomery, RHP (No. The definitive source for all Rivals news. Twin righthanders Ben and Zach Joyce come to Tennessee from junior college. Bohrofen stands out for his athleticism and plus speed, which plays well in the outfield. Outfielder Jake Deleo (268) is something of a late bloomer but has made tremendous strides over the last two years. Infielder Logan Steenstra, a junior college transfer, is a good defender with a high baseball IQ and can quickly earn a spot in the Volunteers lineup. Righthander Samuel Swygert don’t have as much upside as some of his classmates but throws a lot of strikes with a fastball that sits around 90 mph. He can play on the left side of the infield and has the versatility to move to the outfield if needed. Brady Slavens was off to a sensational start to 2020 in the offensive Kansas junior college ranks and hit .507/.543/1.240 with 14 home runs in 22 games. Lefthander Colin Caldwell pitches from multiple arm angels and could become a weapon out of the bullpen. Righthander Gage Bradley (362) offers good projection and athleticism. Overview: Despite losing a couple players to the draft, the Tar Heels have another solid, well-balanced class loaded up with players who should be able to quickly make an impact in college. Righthander Blake Money (359) has a big, 6-foot-7, 245-pound frame but repeats his delivery better than many young pitchers his size. His approach still needs some refinement, but he offers plenty of upside. Pitchers: For the second time in four years, Florida State has the highest ranked player to make it to school, following Drew Mendoza in 2016. His breaking ball shows promise, and he could quickly find a role on the Oklahoma State staff. Righthander Will Sanders (200) offers at least as much projection with his 6-foot-6, 195-pound frame. He has quick hands at the plate and sprays line drives to all fields, but he has a smaller frame and questions about his ultimate offensive impact helped push him to college. After weeks of intensive information gathering from scouts and coaches … He was committed to Boise State before the program shuttered. Catcher Sebastian Jimenez is tall for a catcher at 6-foot-4 but receives well and has above-average arm strength. Outfielder Austin Reed has plus speed and a good feel for hitting. Righthander Brandt Pancer fills up the strike zone with his three-pitch mix. Catcher Tomas Frick, whose brother Patrick is in the Mariners’ system, has a strong baseball IQ and got plenty of experience in high school working with high-level arms. Lefthander Riley Phillips also has plenty of projection left at a listed 6-foot-4, 190 pounds. Mississippi State also has a few junior college transfers who could quickly make an impact on the mound. Hitters: Gonzalez stands out for his defense at shortstop thanks to his plus arm, soft hands and easy infield actions. He offers big power potential and profiles as a corner infielder. Robinson, listed at 6-foot-5, 182 pounds, has more projection, and can run his fastball into the low 90s. He profiles well in right field thanks to a smooth lefthanded swing and also has solid upside on the mound. If he can put it all together, he’ll give the Volunteers another premium arm. Infielders John Anderson and Dylan Strickland have a strong track record of hitting in Georgia’s highest high school classification and should be able to bolster the Yellow Jackets’ lineup. Long and athletic (he also was a standout basketball player in high school), he had long been seen as projectable and was mostly throwing in the upper 80s last summer. Why are some players rated as five-stars and some as four-stars? While he’s listed at 6-foot-5, 185 pounds, the lefthanded hitter has a better feel for hitting than most young players his size. They also dipped more heavily into the junior college ranks than usually, especially on the mound. Lefthander Riley Cooper stands out for his advanced pitchability and secondary offerings. Righthander Brandon Beckel may be the sleeper of the group. Lefthander Luke Baker is listed at 6-foot-6, 205 pounds and has a high spin rate on his mid- to upper-80s fastball, helping him to generate swings and misses. Outfielder Huson Sapp has a good feel for the game, both at the plate and defensively. He throws his fastball in the low 90s and has the makings of a good curveball, a combination that will help him quickly make an impact for the Gamecocks. His loose, whippy swing and strength produce plenty of raw power and he does a good job of putting the bat on the ball. Drake Westcott is a physical lefthanded hitter who profiles well as a corner infielder. Righthander Tommy O’Rourke missed the 2019 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery and showed promise before his injury. It’s the Cardinal’s first top-10 class under head coach David Esquer, who took over the program in 2017 following the retirement of Mark Marquess. Pitchers: McLean is an outstanding athlete and can do a little bit of everything. Righthander Cameron Tullar has the most upside thanks to his low-90s fastball and ability to spin his breaking ball. Righthander Trevor Martin (372) has a physical 6-foot-5, 225-pound frame and a fastball that can get into the mid 90s. He needs to refine his strike throwing and breaking ball, but the raw tools are there to work with. His fastball gets up to 97 mph and he mixes in a changeup and slider. This year’s class brings in even more talent as the Panthers looks to break through. Parks Harber (384) has a strong, physical frame (listed at 6-foot-3, 214 pounds) and was also a talented quarterback in high school. He’s likely Tennessee’s shortstop of the future, but also has two-way ability thanks to his arm strength. His fastball sits around 90 mph and he has good feel for both his changeup and curveball, a combination that figures to help him get on the mound quickly for the Tigers. He’s a good defender and has some juice in his bat. DiMare was quick to credit pitching coach J.D. Joe Lampe, a junior college transfer, brings premium speed that plays at the top of the order. He stands out for his control and pitchability with solid stuff across the board. First baseman Gavin Casas (381), the younger brother of Red Sox prospect Tristan Casas, has a good lefthanded swing and plenty of raw power to tap into if he can continue to refine his plate approach. Infielder Jack O’Dowd (370) is the son of former Rockies general manager Dan O’Dowd and has the mentality expected from a player who grew up around the game. 65). He’ll need to get stronger to reach his offensive ceiling, but it makes for an intriguing package. Hitters: Moss was one of the offensive standouts at Area Code Games and has an impressive feel for hitting. Copyright © 2021 Baseball America Enterprises. Some of the most popular rankings are Perfect Game, Baseball Factory, 247 Sports and Baseball America. He has an easy lefthanded swing and does a good job of making consistent contact with a gap-to-gap approach. Catcher Chris Eiroa has big righthanded power that plays well. Carrion and Halter both have a chance to contribute on the mound, as well. The righthanded hitter creates good bat speed and has the potential to hit for plenty of power, to go with the arm strength and hands to fit at the hot corner. The 247Sports rankings are determined by our recruiting analysts after countless hours of personal observations, film evaluation and input from our network of scouts. Pitchers: Righthander TJ Nichols (111) came to pitching late but has shown significant promise on the mound. He’s a little raw, but he can impact the game in a variety of ways and has significant upside. There is no doubt that … He has solid raw power and while his swing needs some refinement, the tools still pop. 1 in Baseball America’s 2020 recruiting class rankings. The lefthanded hitter has good feel at the plate and fits best in an outfield corner. Both have impactful bats and some versatility, which should help them carve out a role in the lineup. The lefthanded hitter has power potential, particularly when he pulls the ball. That is an unqualified positive for the Gators, but it led to them bringing in a slightly smaller recruiting class than initially expected. Shortstop Cooper Bowman, a junior college transfer, has plus speed and uses it well on the base paths. He has an easy, smooth lefthanded swing and the versatility to play anywhere on the infield. This class is also the Wildcats’ highest-ranked class ever, bringing in impressive talent across the board. The class is especially strong up the middle. Lefthander Shawn Scott is another high-ceiling arm. Catcher Daniel Susac (118) has the tools to follow in the footsteps of his older brother Andrew Susac, a big league catcher. If he can add more power as he gets stronger, he could take a significant jump. He attacks hitters with a good sinker-slider combination. He throws three pitches for strikes and should be able to quickly compete for innings. Outfielder Nate McCollum is also playing football at Georgia Tech and is rated as a three-star wide receiver by 247 Sports. He’s athletic and has good catch-and-throw skills. Lefthander Justin Wrobleski (273), a junior college transfer, has touched 95 mph with his fastball and pairs it with a hard slider. The Seminoles also added some strong junior college transfers in outfielder Casey Asman and catcher Colton Vincent. WolverinesWire is taking a look where the maize and blue rank as of June 23, especially with another touted four-star commitment who pledged over the weekend, Scottsdale (Arizona) Saguaro defensive end Quintin Somerville. Overview: The Sun Devils lost a bevy of players to the draft, including first-overall pick Spencer Torkelson, and are counting on this class to help replace them. Shortstop Jalen Vazquez (301) stands out for his defense, which is good enough to give him a chance to step right into the Gamecocks’ lineup. He’s got two-way ability as a shortstop and righthander. Hitters: Knapczyk is a little undersized at 5-foot-9, 150 pounds, but he’s a heady player who can be a sparkplug for the Cardinals. He also has a powerful bat as a third baseman but is more likely to make an impact on the mound. Florida tops the Baseball America 2021 recruiting class rankings as the fall signing period for the class of 2021 opens. Hitters: Crews is the latest premium outfielder to land in Baton Rouge and gives LSU a direct replacement for Daniel Cabrera, who was drafted in the second round. Top recruit: Nolan McLean, RHP/SS (No. He’s more athletic than his 6-foot-3, 215-pound frame portends, and his bat will profile as either a first baseman or corner outfielder. 2022 Recruiting Rankings. Righthanders Nicholas Andrews and Carson Atwood were two of the top prep pitchers in Oklahoma and run their fastballs into the low 90s. Top recruit: Enrique Bradfield, OF (No. Lefthander Matthew Luna has a big, physical frame and throws from a low three-quarters arm slot that makes for a tough matchup. Overview: Arkansas in 2017 landed a top-five class that lived up to that billing and produced top-100 draft picks Heston Kjerstad and Casey Martin. Righthander Franco Aleman (315), a Cuban native and junior college transfer, had a standout 2019 summer in the Cape Cod League, where he ranked as the No. Hitters: Davis looks the part as a 6-foot-1, 211-pound tooled-up lefthanded hitting outfielder with premium talent.

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