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. (Rolling Meadows, IL), NBA Global Academy Gatlin, whose father Guy played at Ole Miss, brings an exciting combination of power and speed and can play anywhere on the infield. He fills up the strike zone, has good feel for his changeup and his fastball plays up thanks to its riding life. (Henderson, NV), Kingswood-Oxford School (Shrewsbury, MA), Totino-Grace Though listed at 5-foot-8, 160 pounds, he has some pop in his bat, though his approach needs some refinement. Pitchers: Listed at 6-foot-8, 235 pounds, righthander Hunter Sloop has a big arm and big upside on the mound. Hes a bit undersized as a pitcher but has impressive feel on the mound and gets a lot of movement on his upper-80s fastball, which he pairs with a good curveball. Pitchers: Thomas offers significant upside thanks to his three-pitch arsenal and a very fast arm. As a result, the Longhorns brought in a large class that is especially strong among position players. Righthander Evan Dobias is a good athlete who stands out for his pitchability. 2-ranked recruiting class, with Louisville, Florida and Oregon rounding out the top five. The 247Sports rankings are determined by our recruiting analysts after countless hours of personal observations, film evaluation and input from our network of scouts. His control and changeup both need some work, but he has Friday night upside. Recruiting coordinator: James Ramsey Top recruit: Riley Stanford, RHP/OF (No. (Jersey City, NJ), Roselle Catholic BA Newsletter: Get Analysis, Rankings Delivered To Your Inbox! (Modesto, CA), Rancho Christian 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. Hitters: Henry Godbout (354) came on strong this year, starting with a player of the year season as a prep star in Tennessee. Recruiting coordinator: Rich Dorman and Ryan GipsonTop recruit:Gavin Turley, OF (No. Righthander Will Cannon comes to Auburn after spending his freshman year in junior college. 129) Overview: This is South Carolinas 13th straight Top 25 recruiting class, a streak only bested by Vanderbilt (18) and Florida (15). Hes further advanced defensively than offensively, but he has power potential at the plate. Rankings from AP poll. His control has taken a step forward this fall and finding more consistency in the zone will be important. The righthanded hitter has a sound approach and makes a lot of contact. Righthander Ryan Fry has a projectable build but already shows solid pitchability. Righthander Logan Forsythe runs his fastball up to 96 mph and he mixes in a good slider. Jeff Sanders of the San Diego Union-Tribune joins Kyle Glaser to break down the San Diego Padres system. Pitchers: Murphy headlines a large group of recruits on the mound. He has a big, strong build and profiles as a corner infielder. Vanderbilt still has a talented group of freshmen, though it no longer is the nations best class. His stuff isnt overpowering but he controls it well and has good feel on the mound. Recruiting coordinator: Jake Gautreau Top recruit: Colin Houck, SS Overview: The Bulldogs went heavy on hitters in this class and have two of the most exciting shortstops in the class signed. (Blytheville, AR), Our Saviour Lutheran School His fastball can get into the low 90s but his success is more about his ability to locate and mix in offspeed pitches. He has a good feel for the barrel and could grow into solid righthanded power in time. Overview: Duke last year landed the programs first ever top-10 class when it shepherded its whole recruiting class through the draft. Pitchers: Lefthander Nelson Keljo has a strong build at 6-foot-4, 210 pounds and can run his fastball into the low 90s, pairing it with a promising curveball. Together, they make a formidable 1-2 punch. 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. Righthander Aiden Moffett (495) has a big build and a powerful fastball that has made a jump in the last year, reaching 97 mph. He isnt overpowering but his competitiveness and feel play well on the mound. His fastball works in the upper 80s and he has good feel for his offspeed stuff. His tool set plays well at the top of the lineup and he could play anywhere up the middle of the diamond. Righthander Nathan Dvorsky attacks hitters with a fastball-curveball combination from an over-the-top arm slot. On the mound, his fastball gets up to 90 mph and he pairs it with a good slider. (San Diego, CA), Hillcrest The second overall pick suffered a shoulder injury shortly after signing and had season-ending surgery. 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 Sebastian Perez has a big frame at 6-foot-5, 238 pounds and a big arm to match. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports, Cincinnati Bearcats head coach Luke Fickell looks onto the field after Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback Desmond Ridder (9), left, fumbled in the fourth quarter during an NCAA football game against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati. He stands out for his feel for hitting and polish offensively. Catcher Ike Irish (173) has a strong, physical frame with good athleticism and a lefthanded swing. Lefthander Griffin Herring stands out for his pitchability and throws a lot of strikes with his three-pitch arsenal. Below is a graphical representation of how our formula works. 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. Lefthanders Jamie Arnold and Brett Barfield bring more upside to the class. Hes an above-average runner and a solid defender. Lefthander Greg Farone this spring helped Herkimer (N.Y.) JC win the Division III Junior College World Series. His fastball sits around 90 mph, and he pairs it with a good slider. He transferred to Charlotte and then junior college before now landing at South Carolina. His fastball works in the low 90s and his changeup is his best secondary pitch. If he continues on his current trajectory, he offers big upside. Hitters: Silva was regarded as one of the best defenders in the prep class and could lock down shortstop for the Horned Frogs. Hitters: Jack Crighton was committed to Michigan before the coaching change and followed Bakich to Clemson. He profiles as a corner outfielder or first baseman. Recruiting coordinator: J-Bob Thomas Top recruit: Jeric Curtis, OF (No. His glove is ahead of his bat, but hes a switch-hitter with upside. (Duncanville, TX), Roselle Catholic Dominic Hellman (304) has a big, physical frame at 6-foot-6, 240 pounds that makes for a unique profile for an infielder. Certain Data by Sportradar and Stats Perform Recruiting coordinator:Josh ElanderTop recruit: Alex Stanwich, OF (No. In order to access this exclusive content you must have a Baseball America Account. He has a long track record of success and should be able to make a quick impact in Baton Rouge. Recruiting coordinator: Eric Snider Top recruit: Parker Detmers, RHP Overview: The Cardinals have a typically strong class that offers plenty of upside. Lefthander Zach Crotchfelt (428) has a physical frame at 6-foot-3, 210 pounds and his fastball is difficult to square up thanks to its high spin rate. His fastball-slider combination plays well out of the bullpen. He throws a lot of strikes and has upside as a starter. On the mound, his fastball gets up to 93 mph with more to come and he has some feel for spinning his breaking ball. (Greenville, SC), Montverde Academy Lefthander BJ Bailey, a junior college transfer, attacks hitters with a fastball-slider combination and profiles in the Tigers bullpen. Infielder Harold Coll is coming off a strong season at San Jacinto (Texas) JC, where he hit 10 home runs and stole 15 bases. Caleb Cali is coming off an All-American season at Central Florida JC, as he hit .438/.533/.826 with 17 home runs. He has a quick righthanded swing and is a solid defender up the middle. The lefthanded hitter has a good approach at the plate and could add more impactful power as he physically matures. Its especially deep on the mound, combining pitchers who can make an instant impact in Charlottesville with some upside. His fastball sits in the low 90s and he has an athletic, up-tempo delivery. Grubbs has a good sinker-slider combination and is reminiscent of Tristan Stevens. Righthander Christian Foutch is a good athlete with a fastball that gets up to 94 mph. Catcher Dylan Maxcey has plus arm strength behind the plate and the righthanded hitter has promising offensive tools. He has big power potential, though there are some rough edges in his game to hone. Pitchers: Lefthander Chris Stuart (349) grew up in the Netherlands and pitched for the Dutch at the 2019 18U World Cup. Hes a good athlete and has the defensive skills to play up the middle. 193). He isnt overpowering and his fastball mostly works in the upper 80s, but he has three solid pitches and advanced pitchability. Hes a steady defender with the arm strength and hands to play shortstop. He also has a powerful bat, but his biggest upside is on the mound. (Beaumont, TX), Legacy Early College Recruiting coordinator: J-Bob Thomas Top recruit: TJ Pompey, SS Overview: The Red Raiders loaded up on projectable, athletic position players in this class. Hes an above-average runner and can hit for power as well. This years class doesnt have the same level of draft risk, but as is typical for Vanderbilt, it has several premium talents around the diamond. He has room to fill out his 6-foot-3 frame and could grow into more power down the line. The definitive source for all Rivals news. He has a solid four-pitch mix, pounds the strike zone and has a good feel for spin. He attacks hitters with a good fastball-slider combination, and he can get swings and misses, though he does need to refine his control. He attacks hitters with a sinker-slider combination and is a good athlete on the mound. 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. Hes still filling out his 6-foot-3 frame but has offensive upside as he physically matures. Alabama leads the way according to 247Sportsas the Crimson Tide have locked in four five-star recruits in the cycle. Below is a graphical representation of how our formula works. He was a shortstop in high school and has made strides defensively, but he has a big frame and may end up profiling best at third base. Infielder Landon Russell and outfielder Alex Wade both show offensive upside thanks to their solid approaches and line drive-oriented swings. 193) Overview: Oregon quickly has made on-field strides under coach Mark Wasikowski, making back-to-back NCAA Tournaments and hosting regionals in 2021. Tegra Tshabola, Redshirt-Freshman. The headliner is Jenkins, who is likely to be in the mix to be the first overall pick, and the Tar Heels have several other exciting position players signed. Righthander Luke Schmolke is a little undersized at 6-foot, 185 pounds, but has standout stuff. 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. Righthander Grayson Saunier (181) was drafted in the 18th round by the Rangers but upheld his commitment to the Rebels. He has an aggressive approach at the plate but his bat-to-ball skills mean he makes a lot of contact. Like Garate, third baseman Drew Smith (214) stands out for his defense and a strong spring elevated his profile. Arkansas tops the Baseball America 2023 recruiting class rankings as the fall signing period for the class of 2023 opens. He has two-way ability and the lefthader throws his fastball around 90 mph. His easy swing and approach at the plate should help him make a quick transition to college baseball. He has two-way ability thanks to a fastball that gets up to 95 mph and good feel for spin, and he could contribute in both roles for the Gamecocks. He can run his fastball up to 96 mph and pairs it with a good slider. Hes big and physical with a strong arm behind the plate. The class stands out for its depth on the mound, but also includes some exciting position players. He has a good fastball-slider combination and should factor in the bullpen. He has an exciting fastball-curveball combination and can run his fastball into the low 90s. Recruiting coordinator: Chuck JerolomanTop recruit: Cade Kurland, SS. He isnt overly physical at 5-foot-10, 180 pounds, but he has solid power and a good feel for the game. 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. Four-year transfers. 1 Georgia 224.83. He missed this spring due to Tommy John surgery, but at his best he controls his three-pitch mix well. He has elite speed, easy plus raw power and lightning-fast bat speed. His fastball gets into the low 90s now and theres more velocity to come. 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. 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. It is free and a great way to get daily updates on NC State football, basketball, baseball, recruiting and more delivered straight to your inbox. Farmelo has come on strong this fall and has an exciting mix of athleticism and hittability. 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. Catcher Santiago Ordonez stands out for his defense and strong arm behind the plate. 2 Notre Dame 164.77. He has some strength in his righthanded swing but is more hit over power. Infielder Andrew Walters has a long track record of performing on big stages. 1 recruiting class in the country. 2024 Recruiting Rankings 1 Georgia 224.83 2 Notre Dame 164.77 3 LSU 157.44 4 Florida State 155.19 5 Michigan 120.12 6 Texas Tech 115.87 7 South Carolina 115.53 8 Tennessee 108.14 9 Oregon. He throws a lot of strikes and projects to add more velocity as he physically matures. BA Newsletter: Get Analysis, Rankings Delivered To Your Inbox! 222). Hes not as advanced offensively but has a good feel at the plate and as he physically matures, he should grow into a more impactful hitter. 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