Righthander Will Cannon comes to Auburn after spending his freshman year in junior college. His fastball sits in the low 90s, touching 95 mph, and he pairs it with a big curveball and a changeup. Vanderbilt, which had the No. (McKinney, TX), Compass Prep (Shrewsbury, MA), Totino-Grace His defensive ability, well above-average speed and promising righthanded bat all stand out for him as a shortstop. Its easy to dream on Shores thanks to his size, stuff and athleticism. Hitters: Smith was injured the second half of last summer, keeping him out of some big events and a little more under the radar. The Badgers currently have 13 commitments in the class of 2023, but have yet to land one from a four-star talent according to 247Sports. (Duncanville, TX), Roselle Catholic While this years group will still have to avoid a similar fate, the Crimson Tide have signed another impressive class, starting with Eldridge, who is one of the most dynamic players in the country. Outfielder Parker Bosius stands out for his speed, defense and offensive upside. (Stevenson Ranch, CA), East St. Louis 247Sports Composite. (Indianapolis, IN), Montverde Academy (Columbus, OH), Stratford Recruiting coordinator:Josh ElanderTop recruit: Alex Stanwich, OF (No. (Australia, AUST), Winter Haven Recruiting coordinator:Ty BlankmeyerTop recruit:Kassius Thomas, RHP (No. Recruiting coordinator: Chuck Jeroloman Top recruit: Cade Kurland, SS Overview: Florida consistently recruits at a high level and this class is another example of that, as the Gators bring in a lot of premium talent. Righthander Brian Walters joins his older brother Andrew, the Hurricanes All-American closer, at Miami after one year of junior college. Vanderbilt still has a talented group of freshmen, though it no longer is the nations best class. In order to access this exclusive content you must have a Baseball America Account. His fastball gets up to 95 mph and he pairs it with a good breaking ball. (Houston, TX), West Ranch Jake Clemente (370) has a physical 6-foot-4 frame and his velocity made a jump over the last year, now getting up to 96 mph. Pro scouts liked him more as a pitcher, but his offensive ability is also significant. They also lost a couple players, most notably No. Outfielders Mic Paul and Zeb Ruddell have promising lefthanded swings. Overview:UCLA a year ago landed the No. Righthander Max Grubbs and lefthander Collin Valentine are more under-the-radar arms but have the pitchability to quickly earn roles on the staff. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports. Hes a good athlete with plus arm strength to go with huge offensive upside, especially as a power hitter. Its an especially strong position player group, which will add a lot of athleticism to the roster. Hes a good athlete and could be a two-way player as an outfielder, but his biggest upside is on the mound. 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. His stuff isnt overpowering but he controls it well and has good feel on the mound. Lefthander Michael Benzor has flown under the radar but has a projectable build and a promising three-pitch mix that could make him the sleeper of the class. His fastball sits around 90 mph, and he profiles as a starter. Jackson Gaspard has two-way ability as a righthander and middle infielder. (Orlando, FL), Word Of God Christian Academy He has a quick lefthanded swing and good feel at the plate. Righthander Drake Flowers has a big, projectable build at 6-foot-5, 217 pounds and a solid three-pitch mix. Hitters: Jack Crighton was committed to Michigan before the coaching change and followed Bakich to Clemson. Sabin Ceballos, also a junior college transfer, was drafted in the 14th round by the Angels but will instead come to Eugene. His fastball gets up to 95 mph and he pairs it with a cutter. Teams CBS Sports 1 class. Easton Talt is a good athlete and can play all over the diamond, including catcher, where he has a strong arm. His fastball sits in the low 90s and he pairs it with a good slider. Infielder Gabe Springer is a switch-hitter who combines athleticism and physicality. 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. Biven is an excellent athlete, can run his fastball into the mid 90s and throws a lot of strikes. His fastball works in the upper 80s and he has good feel for his offspeed stuff. Hes a steady defender, has above-average speed and a simple righthanded swing that has helped him build a long track record of success. Shortstop Chris Maldonado (338) was committed to Clemson before Monte Lee was fired. Righthander Bryce Jenkins, another junior college transfer, stands out for his tight slider and a fastball that gets up to 94 mph. His fastball works around 90 mph, with more velocity in short stints, and he got a lot of swings and misses on his curveball. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Wheeler Righthander Dax Dathe, a junior college transfer, has a strong frame at 6-foot-3, 200 pounds and a good fastball-slider combination. 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. 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. The 2023 recruiting cycle has been a mixed bag for Wisconsin as they look to build on a strong roster. (Castaic, CA), Jesuit Jacob Kreig has a big frame at 6-foot-5, 235 pounds and the raw righthanded power to match. (The Villages, FL), Bixby Recruiting coordinator: Carl Lafferty Top recruit: JT Quinn, RHP (No. (Baltimore, MD), North Laurel Start the Conversation ">247Sports 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. His velocity and promising changeup have been inconsistent, however. 218). Lefthander. (Killeen, TX), Staley The 247Sports Composite is a proprietary algorithm that compiles rankings and ratings listed in the public domain by the major media recruiting services, creating the industry's most comprehensive and unbiased prospect and team rankings. Though hes a righthanded hitter, his size invites comparisons to Joe Mauer and while catchers of that size are rare in the big leagues, hell get the chance to handle the position at LSU. 2-ranked 2022 recruiting class and have another impressive group signed for 2023. Shortstop Jimmy Nati, an Australian native, has a physical build and solid all-around tools. Below is a graphical representation of how our formula works. Recruiting coordinator:Thomas EagerTop recruit: Malcolm Moore, C (No. He also is a good hitter and could see action as a two-way player for the Cavs. @247recruiting. 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. His fastball sits in the low 90s and he combines it with a good changeup and breaking ball. Pitchers: Lefthander Chris Stuart (349) grew up in the Netherlands and pitched for the Dutch at the 2019 18U World Cup. He isnt overpowering but his competitiveness and feel play well on the mound. Hitters: Turley is one of the toolsiest players in the country. Lefthander Ben Abeldt fits a similar profile with a lean, 6-foot-3 frame and a promising three-pitch mix. (Studio City, CA), Riverview 157). His fastball works in the low 90s and he pairs it with a good slider. His control has taken a step forward this fall and finding more consistency in the zone will be important. He has big power potential, though there are some rough edges in his game to hone. The y-axis in this graph represents the percentage weight of the score that gets applied to an overall team ranking. 1 overall pick Jackson Holliday, but the end result is a class that still ranks as the best in the Big 12. (Manvel, TX), La Lumiere School He doesnt strike out much and is an advanced defendertwo traits that could get him on the field early in his career. The class also includes a few junior college transfers on the mound. Listed at 6-foot-6, 250 pounds, Pierce George (439) has a powerful right arm. His advanced pitchability should help him quickly take on an important role for the Hurricanes. Outfielder Michael Lippe is a little more physical than Dickerson but is also a righthanded hitter with a strong swing and above-average speed. This group was primarily recruited by Josh Jordan, who was hired away this summer. Lefthander Christopher Scinta throws from a three-quarters slot and attacks hitters with a good fastball-slider combination. He has elite speed, easy plus raw power and lightning-fast bat speed. Revisiting the 2022 D-backs MLB draft class after the conclusion of the minor league season. Jay Murdock and Hollis Porter both have similar profiles as powerful lefthanded sluggers. Pitchers: Thomas offers significant upside thanks to his three-pitch arsenal and a very fast arm. His control and deception makes for a tough at-bat. (Montverde, FL), Overtime Elite 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. Hes a good athlete with above-average speed and he has above-average power potential. 1 class on signing day last fall, slipped to No. (Missouri City, TX), Strake Jesuit College Prep Jason Torres (392) stands out for his hittability and his fast righthanded swing, giving him big power potential. He has a quick righthanded swing and is a solid defender up the middle. Righthander Matthew Porchas attacks hitters with a sinker-slider combination and throws his fastball in the low 90s. Lefthander JD Thompson is a bit undersized but has advanced pitchability and throws three pitches for strikes. His fastball reaches 96 mph, and he flashes a sharp slider. Infielder David Mershon is a switch-hitter with plus speed and advanced feel for the game. 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. Poteet stands out for his glove, while Law is a good athlete and had some football offers as a quarterback. Schaefer brings big upside on the mound and Tennessee has no shortage of intriguing position players in the class. The lefthanded hitter has a contact-oriented approach at the plate. Ray Bermudez, Adrian Dominguez and Diego Guevara add three more exciting bats to the group. He has a quick lefthanded swing and makes a lot of contact, while also showing some power potential. He throws from a lower, three-quarters slot and can run his fastball into the low 90s. His slider is his best secondary offering, and he shows promising feel for it. He has a long track record of success and should be able to make a quick impact in Baton Rouge. Hes a good athlete with power potential and is solid defensively at the hot corner and on the mound can run his fastball up to 90 mph. He has a quick lefthanded swing and his athleticism gives him a chance to play on the infield or in an outfield corner. 1 - 50. (Seattle, WA), Christ The King Regional The righthanded hitter has a strong swing and makes a lot of hard contact. 2023 ESPN Inside linebackers. Fleck waves to the University of Iowa Childrens Hospital after the first quarter against Iowa during the NCAA Big 10 conference football game on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.20211113 Iowavsminn, Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell, left, gives a thumbs up heading into a timeout during a NCAA college football game in the Cheez-It Bowl against Clemson, Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla.211228 Cheez It Bowl Extras 029 Jpg, Jul 21, 2022; Charlotte, NC, USA; Duke head coach Mike Elko talks to the media during the second day of ACC Media Days at the Westin Hotel in Charlotte, NC. Hes electric at his best, but like many big prep pitchers, he needs to improve his consistency to reach his ceiling. His fastball sits around 90 mph and theres room for more velocity as he physically matures. Catcher Roman Digiacomo has a plus arm and good catch-and-throw skills. Lefthander Drew Nelson, the Gatorade Alabama Player of the Year, stands out for his advanced pitchability. He throws from a lower three-quarters slot and gets good riding life on his fastball, which he combines with a sharp, biting breaking ball and a promising changeup. 231) Overview: The Cavaliers continue to recruit at a high level and bring in a strong class. Catcher Dylan Maxcey has plus arm strength behind the plate and the righthanded hitter has promising offensive tools. His curveball is a high-spin, 12-to-6 offering, and it projects to be a second plus pitch in time. Vanderbilt still has a talented group of freshmen, though it no longer is the nations best class. 149). (Minneapolis, MN), Joliet West Catcher Carter Wright is a solid defender behind the plate and infielder Caden Green has good defensive actions and a solid righthanded swing. (Pickerington, OH), West Linn His control and deception makes for a tough at-bat. 5 Michigan 120.12. He fits the classic right field profile and should develop into a middle-of-the-order hitter. (Moreno Valley, CA), Northwest Lefthander Griffin Herring stands out for his pitchability and throws a lot of strikes with his three-pitch arsenal. (Mount Pleasant, UT), Moline Sr Righthander Trevor Moore stands out for his pitchability and control with three pitches. 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. 247Sports Composite. Outfielder Marshall Lipsey is a plus runner and covers ground well in the outfield. (San Diego, CA), Hillcrest He fills up the strike zone, has good feel for his changeup and his fastball plays up thanks to its riding life. Hes made strides over the last year and offers still more upside. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY Sports, Sign up for the Badgers Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Recruiting coordinator: Monte LeeTop recruit: Eli Jerzembeck, RHP (No. Hes made strides over the last year and offers still more upside. He also brings advanced baseball instincts and plenty of competitiveness. Here is a ranking of the scholarship offensive tackles on the roster based on their 247Sports recruiting rankings. 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. Lefthander Greg Farone this spring helped Herkimer (N.Y.) JC win the Division III Junior College World Series. Outfielder DeAmez Ross has quick hands and a good approach at the plate, consistently spraying line drives. (Denton, TX), Worcester Academy Hes a versatile defender with the athleticism to play anywhere on the infield. Infielder Jayden Duplantier, the younger brother of Longhorns righthander Andre Duplantier, is a good athlete, has above-average speed and the tools to be a middle infielder. 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