Lefthander Christopher Scinta throws from a three-quarters slot and attacks hitters with a good fastball-slider combination. He does a lot of things well on the diamond. Recruiting coordinator: Monte LeeTop recruit: Eli Jerzembeck, RHP (No. He has a good fastball-slider combination and should factor in the bullpen. 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. (Marietta, GA), Camden Alabama leads the way. He can do a little bit of everything on the diamond. Recruiting coordinator:Thomas EagerTop recruit: Malcolm Moore, C (No. 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. He throws from a lower, three-quarters slot and can run his fastball into the low 90s. Hes a steady defender, has above-average speed and a simple righthanded swing that has helped him build a long track record of success. Righthander Isaac Hill has a projectable build and attacks hitters with a promising fastball-curveball combination. He was slowed this spring by a wrist injury but played well this summer in the West Coast League. Righthander Dylan Eskew, who began his college career at Miami before transferring to Chipola (Fla.) JC and now South Carolina, has the combination of stuff and track record to step right into a significant role for the Gamecocks. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports, Kentucky quarterback Will Levis (7) throws during a NCAA college football game in the Vrbo Citrus Bowl against Iowa, Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla.220101 Iowa Kentucky Citrus Fb Extra 025 Jpg, Nov 27, 2021; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats head coach Jedd Fisch against the Arizona State Sun Devils during the Territorial Cup at Sun Devil Stadium. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. 1 class on signing day, but it was clear then that getting it through the draft would be a challenge. Recruiting coordinator: Jake GautreauTop recruit: Colby Holcombe, RHP (No. 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. Certain Data by Sportradar and Stats Perform 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. Caleb Cali is coming off an All-American season at Central Florida JC, as he hit .438/.533/.826 with 17 home runs. 2023 ESPN Fullbacks. His advanced feel for pitching and overall tools give him a chance to take on a significant role right away for the Cowboys. He has an advanced approach at the plate, a smooth lefthanded swing and some power projection. 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. Holcombe is still a bit raw, but his upside is massive. 125). Righthander Jacob Rogers has a projectable build and can run his fastball into the low 90s with good life. Recruiting coordinator: Carl Lafferty Top recruit: Campbell Smithwick, C Overview: The reigning national champions landed the 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 Louisiana State. 81). Porter has a bit more athleticism and could be a corner outfielder, but both combine feel for hitting with significant power potential. His fastball sits around 90 mph, and he profiles as a starter. His fastball gets up to 91 mph and he mixes in a promising breaking ball. 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. Arnold is a good athlete with feel for three pitches and a projectable 6-foot-2, 168-pound frame. 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. Gavin Guidry has two-way ability as a shortstop and righthander. Recruiting coordinator:Bryant WardTop recruit: Payton Brennan, OF (No. 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. Jameson Richmond, whose oldest brother Josh Richmond played for Louisville from 2008-10, has a powerful lefthanded swing and profiles as a corner infielder. Righthander Will Gibbs attacks hitters with a strong three-pitch mix. 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. 71). Recruiting coordinator: Bryant Ward Top recruit: Payton Brennan, OF (No. He has an exciting fastball-curveball combination and can run his fastball into the low 90s. As a hitter, he has a quick righthanded swing, consistently puts the barrel on the ball and makes a lot of hard contact. As a result, the Longhorns brought in a large class that is especially strong among position players. He could fill a variety of roles for the Commodores and has impactful tools. (Bixby, OK), John Marshall 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. Recruiting coordinator: Rich Dorman and Ryan Gipson Top recruit: Gavin Turley, OF (No. The y-axis in this graph represents the percentage weight of the score that gets applied to an overall team ranking. Lefthander Bradley Loftin (264) came on strong this spring and ran his fastball up to 95 mph. The 247Sports rankings are determined by our recruiting analysts after countless hours of personal observations, film evaluation and input from our network of scouts. Class of 2023. (Montverde, FL), Overtime Elite The class has an impressive depth of talent and brings difference makers to Eugene, especially among position players. This is another strong class for the Volunteers, especially among position players. Four-year transfers were not considered for the ranking. He has a strong frame and good hands that make him a solid defender, capable of playing anywhere on the infield. Jackson Jaha, the son of former all-star John Jaha, has two-way potential as a third baseman and righthander. Outfielder Harrison Didawick has a big 6-foot-5, 220-pound frame and a powerful lefthanded swing. All player rankings are from the top 500 draft prospects list, which includes all draft-eligible players. (West Linn, OR), Mount Saint Joseph (Thornhill, ON), Springside Chestnut Hill Academy He has a strong 6-foot-4, 220-pound build, runs his fastball into the low 90s and pairs it well with his slider. His fastball sits around 90 mph, and he pairs it with a good slider. Listed at 6-foot-6, 170 pounds, he has a lot of projection and already runs his fastball into the low 90s to go with a good changeup. 1 class on signing day, but it was clear then that getting it through the draft would be a challenge. The Mustangs won 56-9.Hof 7280 2, Apr 23, 2022; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Utes head coach Kyle Whittingham looks on during the second half of the Utah Spring Football Game at RiceEccles Stadium. Righthander Ben Bybee has a big build at 6-foot-6, 225 pounds, an easy low-90s fastball and plenty to dream on. Outfielder Kaden Martin (385) is the son of former NFL quarterback Tee Martin (who now is the Baltimore Ravens wide receivers coach) and while he was rated as a four-star quarterback by 247Sports, he will only play baseball at Miami. On the mound, his fastball gets up to 90 mph and he pairs it with a good slider. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports. Catcher Santiago Ordonez stands out for his defense and strong arm behind the plate. (Burke, VA), Combine Academy Haven Mangrum, a junior college transfer, has plus speed that plays on the bases and in the outfield. 89) Overview: Texas had a veteran-laden roster in 2022 and lost several players to the draft and graduation. Hitters: Flores has smooth actions at shortstop, soft hands and a plus armall the tools needed to play shortstop. The lefthanded hitter has a good approach at the plate and is a versatile defender. (Houston, TX), Olympia Righthander Louis Rodriguez was one of the more advanced pitchers in the prep class and has an impressive track record of success. He has a good approach at the plate, a strong arm and a projectable build. Infielders Bo Gatlin and Braden Luke, both junior college transfers, give the class two more talented hitters. He has a compact lefthanded swing and good bat-to-ball skills, though he doesnt project for big power. On the mound, his fastball this summer got up to 99 mph and he pairs it with a power slider. 2023 ESPN Centers. Recruiting coordinator: James Ramsey Top recruit: Riley Stanford, RHP/OF (No. Shortstop Jimmy Nati, an Australian native, has a physical build and solid all-around tools. His velocity and promising changeup have been inconsistent, however. Pitchers: Lefthander Ben Jacobs (342) built an impressive track record of performance in high school. Biven is an excellent athlete, can run his fastball into the mid 90s and throws a lot of strikes. Farmelo has come on strong this fall and has an exciting mix of athleticism and hittability. Righthander Luke Fernandez has a powerful arm, and his fastball reaches 95 mph. His fastball gets into the mid 90s, touching 97 mph, and plays up thanks to its hard, running life. (Greenville, SC), Montverde Academy Recruiting coordinator: Norberto Lopez Top recruit: Blake Cyr, SS (No. He has some rough edges to his game, but now that hes focusing on baseball full-time, he could soon access his upside. Outfielder Marshall Lipsey is a plus runner and covers ground well in the outfield. 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. Four-year transfers. His fastball reaches 96 mph, and he flashes a sharp slider. Vanderbilt and UCLA are close behind Arkansas in the rankings. His fastball works around 90 mph, with more velocity in short stints, and he got a lot of swings and misses on his curveball. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports, Nov 6, 2021; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons defensive lineman Miles Fox (11) and Rondell Bothroyd (40) and linebacker Ryan Smenda Jr. (5) react after sacking North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Sam Howell (7) (not pictured) in the second quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. 182). 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. Hes focused on baseball now and brings solid lefthanded power. Below is a graphical representation of how our formula works. His fastball sits in the low 90s and he mixes in a slider and changeup. Recruiting coordinator: Mike Baxter Top recruit: Max Clark, OF Overview: Vanderbilt last year signed the No. He came on late, as he previously was more focused on hitting, and hes old for the class, but with a fastball that gets into the low 90s and the potential for more velocity, he has exciting upside. Righthander Blake Binderup also has a projectable build (6-foot-6, 205 pounds) and is a good athlete. 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. 218). Recruiting coordinator:Josh ElanderTop recruit: Alex Stanwich, OF (No. In order to access this exclusive content you must have a Baseball America Account. (Gladstone, NJ), Perry Recruiting coordinator: J-Bob Thomas Top recruit: Jeric Curtis, OF (No. In addition to tapping into the premium pitching the state so often produces, Texas loaded up on athletic position players. Copyright 2023 Baseball America Enterprises. Hes also a switch-hitter with big raw power who makes plenty of hard, line-drive contact. Recruiting coordinator: Rich Dorman and Ryan Gipson Top recruit: Trent Caraway, SS Overview: The Beavers have a deep, strong recruiting class, especially on the mound. 1 class. He is an excellent defender at first base and has enough athleticism to give him a chance as a corner outfielder. 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. Conference will begin in December 2022 and concludes March 1-5, 2023, with the 2023 ACC men's basketball tournament at the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina. His tool set plays well at the top of the lineup and he could play anywhere up the middle of the diamond. Recruiting coordinator: Nate Thompson Top recruit: Mason Neville, OF (No. 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. He can play anywhere on the infield but may fit best on the corners for the Gators. Righthander Lucas Davenport attacks hitters with a good fastball-slider combination and can touch 94 mph. Hes a good athlete who offers a lot of versatility defensively. (McKinney, TX), Compass Prep (Hickory, NC), Centerville 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. Hes a good athlete and has the defensive skills to play up the middle. Recruiting coordinator: John DiLaura Top recruit: Anthony Silva, SS Overview: TCU has landed a top-20 recruiting class for eight straight years and this class fits right in. (London, KY), Link Academy 247Sports Recruiting. Righthander Kevin Jaxel has a projectable look at 6-foot-4, 215 pounds and already has run his fastball up to 93 ph. George Wolkow Downers Grove South (Downers Grove, IL) 3B 6-6 210. Recruiting coordinator: Kevin McMullan Top recruit: Jack OConnor, RHP (No. Recruiting coordinator: Carl LaffertyTop recruit: JT Quinn, RHP (No. All rights reserved. He has big power potential, though there are some rough edges in his game to hone. 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. (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. The lefthanded hitter has a good approach at the plate and could add more impactful power as he physically matures. His fastball this spring touched 100 mph and sat 93-95. The class is especially strong with position players, but also brings impact on the mound. Catcher Roman Digiacomo has a plus arm and good catch-and-throw skills. Hitters: RJ Austin was ranked as a top-five round pick before he formally opted out of the draft. Luke is a powerful lefthanded hitter with good bat-to-ball skills who profiles as a corner infielder. 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. Certain Data by Sportradar and Stats Perform His fastball was up to 95 mph and his curveball has a high spin rate that makes it one of the best in the prep class. 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. 3 LSU 157.44. Outfielder Devan Kodali (442) is a plus runner and a good athlete, and those tools play well in center field. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports, Jan 1, 2022; Tampa, FL, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Sean Clifford (14) looks to throw during the second half against the Arkansas Razorbacks during the 2022 Outback Bowl at Raymond James Stadium. He plays aggressively, has some righthanded pop and solid speed. He carried that momentum into a brief summer appearance in the Futures League. (Greenville, SC), Etowah 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. (Rolling Meadows, IL), NBA Global Academy Infielder Kaeden Kent, the son of former MVP Jeff Kent, has good feel for the barrel and an advanced approach at the plate. 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