2025 MLB Draft – Top 200 Prospects

HT/WT: 6’1/192 | Bat/Throw: L/L | School: Florida State | Age: 21.3

After a rough freshman campaign in Tallahassee, Arnold exploded onto the draft scene in 2024, striking out 159 batters in 105.2 innings to the tune of a 2.98 ERA.

Arnold generates a ton of scap retraction in his delivery, but he’s on time with his arm and he creates a tough angle to the plate with a slingy release. His fastball rarely cracked 90 MPH in 2023, but in 2024, Arnold’s average velocity jumped to ~94 MPH and topped out at 97 MPH. He has now gotten up to 98 MPH in 2025. His release point averages 54 inches in total and his heater has solid carry and run with flatness, allowing the pitch to jump on hitters quickly and miss bats aplenty.

His mid-80s sweeper is his best secondary, landing the pitch for strikes consistently and averaging over ten inches of horizontal movement. He commands the pitch well and there’s some backfoot capabilities to righties. It’s as dynamic of a one-two punch as you can find in the amateur landscape.

Arnold has feel for a mid-80s cambio that has some depth and fade to righties, though he’s shown struggles commanding the offering. With that said, he’s flashed an improved cambio this winter with added depth.

Given the arsenal, command, and starting traits, Arnold’s chances of being the first arm off the board are high.

Film: Florida State/Duke

HT/WT: 6’5/220 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Oregon State | Age: 21.8

One of the biggest risers in this class during his sophomore campaign, Arquette was tremendous for the Washington Huskies, slashing .325/.384/.574 with 27 extra-base hits. With Jason Kelly returning to the SEC, Arquette went south to Oregon State, where he’s gotta off to a red-hot start in 2025.

Arquette’s tall and projectable frame stands out on film and he’s looked more comfortable and experienced at shortstop, leading scouts to believe he can stick there long-term.

Offensively, there’s not a ton of warts. Arquette’s feel to consistently backspin the baseball to all fields is impressive and the overall power profile is robust, recording an average exit velocity of 93 MPH with a maximum of 112.9 MPH. That will come down a tick in pro ball, but it’s every bit of above-average to plus pop.

The contact skills are strong too, handling velocity and spin well. He has ironed out some woes with the chase rate, though there is some swing-and-miss to his game at this moment.

Overall, it’s a potentially robust offensive profile with the defensive chops to handle a keystone position.

HT/WT: 6’1/180 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Corona (CA) | Commitment: Tennessee | Age: 18.11

A two-way athlete out of the loaded Corona High School roster, Carlson may just be the best shortstop defender in the class.

Carlson possesses smooth, rangy actions at the “six” with bounce, soft hands, and a quick release across the infield. His arm is very stout and grades out as plus or better at the position, too, leaving little doubt that he’ll stick at the position long term.

At the plate, his swing can get a bit steep, but there’s not a ton of whiff concerns, and stays within the strike zone. He’s beginning to lift the ball more and there’s robust power in the bat thanks to loud bat speed. It’s akin to former Tennessee standout Jordan Beck.

His athleticism and arm strength translate on the mound, as he’s been up to 96-97 MPH already with fluidity down the mound. The secondaries are promising, as he throws a quality mid-70s curveball with depth and a mid-80s change-up with solid fading life. He’s thrown strikes at a solid clip, too.

There’s a ton of upside if everything works out with Carlson. Carlson flipped from Vanderbilt to Tennessee during the fall, joining a highly touted class for Tony Vitello’s crew.

Film: TBA

HT/WT: 5’10/178 | Bat/Throw: L/R | School: Johnson (TX) | Commitment: Texas | Age: 19

Despite the smaller stature that Cunningham possesses, he has a case for having the best pure contact hitter in the entire prep class.

Cunningham covers the zone exceptionally well, keeping the whiffs and chases at bay. It’s a smooth, direct left-handed swing with a good bit of bat speed and an all-fields approach at the dish. The hit tool projects as a plus or better tool with contact rates over 90% over the summer.

There is some pop in the bat, mainly to the pull side and he’ll work the gaps for extra bases, but his swing is more suited for line drives right now. He should add some lift to his swing in due time, but he’ll profile best as a hit-over-power type.

Cunningham is a plus runner underway and has good range at shortstop with smooth hands and a strong arm. There’s a chance he could move to the other side of the second base bag, but it’s hard to envision him leaving the dirt up the middle.

Cunningham flipped from Texas Tech to Texas over the summer and will be eligible as a sophomore in 2027.

Film: TBA

HT/WT: 6’3/200 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Great Oak (CA) | Commitment: Texas | Age: 18.4

This is no hyperbole: Gavin Fien had the loudest summer showing of any player on this list.

The brother of A’s farmhand Dylan, Gavin had the loudest showing of any bat during USA Baseball’s 18U Trials and that continued into the 18U World Cup, becoming a prominent offensive threat during their gold medal run.

Fien is a physical specimen with huge offensive upside in the future. He keeps it simple with a balanced stance at the plate with low-effort mechanics and extension through the baseball. There’s a bit of stiffness to his swing, but that hasn’t stopped his offensive output. His plate coverage is exceptional and he manipulates the barrel well, plus he handled higher-end velocity very well.

His power has trended up in the past year, as his bat speed has gotten better and he has solid leverage in his swing. As he fills out his frame, the expectation is that Fien’s power can reach above-average or better.

While his footwork and range are limited at the hot corner, Fien has the arm strength and instincts to be a reliable defender at the position. He won’t wow people with his play, but he’ll be a consistent force. His arm could play well in right field, too.

If he makes it to campus, he’ll attend the University of Texas.

Film: TBA

HT/WT: 6’4/195 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Corona (CA) | Commitment: Vanderbilt | Age: 19

At this stage of the 2025 cycle, there’s no better arm in the class than Hernandez.

At 6’4, 195 pounds, Hernandez has plenty of projection remaining to his frame and his operation is as easy as they come. He’s very athletic and moves fluidly down the mound with loud arm speed and a methodical nature to his timing.

His fastball has sat in the low-to-mid 90s thus far, though he’s gotten up to 96-98 MPH, even touching triple digits this spring, and projects to sit closer to that mark as he fills out his frame. He gets solid extension and fills up the strike zone, as well as showing a tendency to miss bats on the top rail.

His change-up is one of the best in the country, a low-80s parachute that flashes plus with a ton of sinking action and velocity separation from the heater. He’ll mix in a bigger curveball in the upper-70s and a firmer cutter/slider hybrid in the mid-to-upper-80s, both of which possess spin rates near 2,700 RPMs.

His secondary command will need refinement, but overall, he peppers the strike zone. The mix of pure stuff, projection, and athleticism make him the best arm in a prep class that lacks dynamic arms.

Hernandez is on the older side of the class and will be 19 on draft day. If he gets to campus, he’d be eligible as a sophomore at Vanderbilt.

Film: TBA

HT/WT: 6’1/175 | Bat/Throw: S/R | School: Fort Cobb-Broxton (OK) | Commitment: Oklahoma | Age: 17.7

A reclass from the 2026 ranks, the switch-hitting Willits projects to fit at the top of lists with a very solid toolset at his disposal.

The son of former Angels outfielder Reggie, Eli has the chance to be a legitimate switch-hitter at the next level, as he’s shown quality polish from both sides of the plate. Both swings are compact and short to the baseball, with the right side featuring more bat speed and pop while the left has more hitter-ish traits.

He’ll split the gaps on a regular basis from both sides and projects to have fringe-average power at the next level, but the pure hitting ability really stands out. It’s a very polished approach, too.

He’s also an athletic specimen in the field, showcasing solid range and enough tools to stick at shortstop long-term. It’s not flashy/twitchy, but it’s consistent and Willits has the instincts to handle the position.

He’s been shifted elsewhere, including some run in center during his time at 18U USA Trials. He’s an average to above-average runner on the basepaths and has the chance to be a base-stealing threat.

He is committed to attending Oklahoma, where his dad, Reggie, is the Associate Head Coach on Skip Johnson’s staff.

Film: TBA

HT/WT: 6’3/200 | Bat/Throw: L/R | School: Arizona | Age: 21.8

If you’re looking for an outfielder that flat-out hits, look no further than Arizona’s Brendan Summerhill. A long-levered, projectable athlete, Summerhill broke out in a big way in 2024, slashing .324/.399/.550 with 32 extra-base hits in 58 games for the Wildcats.

It’s a beautiful left-handed stroke with easy motions, lightning-quick bat speed, and an uncanny ability to backspin the baseball. There are very few holes in Summerhill’s swing, as he has posted elite contact rates (87% in 2024 & 88% in 2025) and possesses great barrel feel.

Summerhill likes to utilize the gaps often and flashes pull side power. The power grades out as fringe-average at best with minimal high-end exit velocities, but the projection points to more power production down the line.

Summerhill has posted above-average to plus run times and his defensive instincts give him a solid chance of playing center field, though he may get moved off to a corner spot in due time. He has the arm strength to handle right field if such a move occurs.

All in all, Summerhill is in line for a massive junior campaign and has put himself into legitimate first-round conversation.

Film: TBA

HT/WT: 5’11/180 | Bat/Throw: L/R | School: Tennessee | Age: 21.3

A highly decorated recruit out of high school, Kilen enjoyed a breakout sophomore campaign where he slashed .330/.361/.591 with nine home runs in 54 games.

His pure contact skills are exceptional, producing a contact rate of around 85% in 2024, including an astonishing 93% in-zone contact rate. In 2025, this is still the same story, as Kilen has an 84% contact rate thus far with a slight downtick in in-zone contact at 86%. Kilen feasts on heaters and seldom misses them.

His power took a significant jump in 2024, as he now possesses average power to the pull-side and he’ll hammer the gaps for doubles on the regular. That power continues to trend upwards, as Kilen has hit the 110 MPH barrier and has begun to utilize both sides of the field in Knoxville.

The biggest adjustment comes in the swing/chase rates. His chase rates were bloated at Louisville due to a swing rate over 50%, but Tennessee has gotten him to stay patient. His swing rate is now under 40% and his chase rate has plummeted under 20% as a result.

Defensively, Kilen has the chops to handle shortstop long-term, though he’s blocked currently by Dean Curley and has manned second base. He’s got average to above-average arm strength that’s paired with strong instincts, solid range, and prototypical size for the position.

Film: TBA

HT/WT: 6’4/210 | Bat/Throw: L/R | School: Stillwater (OK) | Commitment: Oklahoma State | Age: 18.4

The younger brother of 2022 first overall pick Jackson, Ethan is already more physical and displaying louder tools than Jackson did at this stage.

Offensively, Holliday’s toolset is as loud as it gets, though there’s still warts to iron out. Holliday is quite passive and selective with his approach, plus there’s been some issues with swing-and-miss as his swing can get long, though his swing is buttery smooth and extremely easy.

He’s already posted triple-digit exit velocities on the regular in-game, too, including a 111 MPH bolt during 18U trials. Scouts expect Holliday to add more muscle to his frame as he matures physically, enhancing his power potential. The biggest priority will be shortening up his swing, but there’s tons to like with the offensive projection.

As a defender, many believe his ultimate home will be third base, as his physical frame is better suited for the position. He’s shown solid range and fluidity in his game on the dirt and his strong arm would fit perfectly at the hot corner. Scouts have placed a 70 on the arm this spring and there’s a better chance he sticks at shortstop, too.

While he may not be the standout 1.1 pick right now, he’s one of the leading high school candidates. If Holliday elects to attend school, he’ll stay home and attend Oklahoma State, where his father is a volunteer assistant coach.

Film: TBA

HT/WT: 6’2/206 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Oklahoma | Age: 20.11

A native of Jacksonville, Florida, Witherspoon attended Northwest Florida State College before transferring to Oklahoma with his twin brother, Malachi.

While Malachi boasts the louder pitch mix, Kyson excelled in a starter’s role for the Sooners in 2024, striking out 90 batters in 80 innings to the tune of a 3.71 ERA. This culminated in an appearance for Team USA and a stint with the Chatham Anglers, both of which produced loud appearances and cemented his status on the circuit.

Kyson’s one-two punch with his fastball and slider is utterly dynamic. The heater holds station in the mid-90s and has reached upwards of 99 MPH with excellent life on the top rail of the strike zone, generating ridiculous cut/ride shape. His mid-80s slider is a plus offering with bullet-esque shape and he pairs it with a firmer cutter that hovers around 90 MPH with fantastic results in 2025. There’s excellent bite with some late sweep, averaging close to five inches of horizontal movement.

He’s tinkered with a solid change-up with tumble and fade in the upper-80s, flashing average or better with a whiff rate over 45%. He’s added a big curveball in the upper-70s with tons of vertical depth, too.

The arm action has been shortened and looks more fluid, which has led to better command. He’s a legitimate starter prospect moving forward.

Film: TBA

HT/WT: 6’3/205 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Wake Forest | Age: 21.2

Houston turned a corner in 2024, becoming one of the most improved bats in the entire class. After enduring some struggles as a freshman, Houston became a leadoff sparkplug for Wake Forest, slashing .326/.434/.516 and recording more walks than strikeouts.

His plate discipline is pristine and features little warts. He has some of the best contact rates in the class and he stays inside the zone, slapping the ball to the all fields. He’ll utilize his fantastic speed on the basepaths, as well, as he’s recorded times to first base around 4.15 seconds.

He’s a surefire shortstop at the next level, too. He has a great internal clock with excellent range and motions, as well as a strong arm.

With added weight, Houston has begun to hammer the ball more and there has been more power in the bat. It’s nothing more than below-average pop, but it’s better than what it was in 2024.

If he keeps this up, his profile becomes a lot more enticing, hence his move up the board this spring.

Film: TBA

HT/WT: 6’2/190 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: UC Santa Barbara | Age: 21.2

The best mid-major arm in this class, Bremner has a legitimate shot at being the first arm off the board thanks to fantastic athleticism, starter traits, and exceptionally loud stuff. Bremner’s body is uber-projectable with skinny, lanky limbs and the delivery is as easy as it can get, featuring little to no effort and excellent body control down the bump.

His case for best arm in the class gets better with the arsenal. Bremner’s fastball has seen a jump in velocity, sitting in the mid-90s presently and flashing 97-98 MPH in shorter stints with Team USA this summer. Bremner’s fastball shape has backed up slightly in 2025, which has led opposing batters to sitting on his secondaries and less results. It’s a trend to keep an eye on.

His change-up is his bread and butter, a double-plus offering with screwball-esque shape, high spin, and excellent velocity separation off the heater in the low-80s. Bremner has huge confidence in the pitch and can command it exceptionally to both sides of the plate.

The slider has taken a jump forward, as well, becoming a two-plane monster with late bite in the upper-80s last summer. There’s a chance for three above-average or better offerings with above-average command.

Film: TBA

HT/WT: 6’3/218 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Tennessee | Age: 21.2

A draft-eligible sophomore, Curley played a pivotal role in the Volunteers’ lineup this spring, slashing .285/.386/.502 with 12 home runs as the everyday shortstop. Curley is a physical specimen with a pro-ready body.

Offensively, Curley possesses an elite approach and utilizes the whole field to his advantage. Curley’s pure contact is exceptional and he stays within the zone often, rarely chasing pitches off the plate. Fastballs are no issue for Curley (85% contact against them in 2025) and he does plenty of damage in the air to his pull-side, as he possesses above-average to plus power with big bat speed and little effort.

Curley has the tools to handle shortstop long-term, even with the physicality present in his profile. He has the arm strength to settle at the position, though accuracy can get streaky with his arm action.

Besides that, Curley has the soft hands, lateral mobility, and solid instincts to handle the position.

Film: TBA

HT/WT: 6’1/210 | Bat/Throw: L/R | School: North Carolina | Age: 20.11

Stevenson was highly touted out of high school last summer, but he chose to uphold his commitment to North Carolina and it has paid dividends for the freshman. He’s eligible as a sophomore due to his age in 2025 and he’s in line to be one of the first backstops off the board.

He’s built like a stereotypical catcher with a stout lower half and present strength throughout his body. He’s got explosive motions out of the crouch and handles the run game well, showcasing a strong arm and pop times to second have been clocked at 1.9-1.95 seconds. He’s a standout receiver, as well.

Offensively, scouts have raved about the bat. Stevenson can get a bit overwhelmed by spin, but he possesses excellent barrel feel with quick hands and legitimate power to both sides of the field. He’s already posted multiple exit velocities above the 110 MPH echelon in Chapel Hill and there’s feel to lift the ball consistently with a balanced swing.

It’s hard to find a catcher with these kinds of tools on both sides of the ball, but Stevenson certainly has them. There’s a solid chance he ends up being the best catcher in this draft class.

Film: March 22-24, 2024 (vs Georgia Tech)

HT/WT: 6’6/230 | Bat/Throw: L/L | School: Texas A&M | Age: 21.7

At 6’6, 230 pounds, LaViolette is an extremely physical left-handed bat with some of the most robust power in the entire country. LaViolette has already cranked 50 home runs in his collegiate career and he may end up amongst the likes of Eddy Furniss and Frank Fazzini on the all-time list in the NCAA ranks.

It’s a controlled, violent, left-handed swing with a ton of bat speed and an optimal bat path for doing damage, as he’s a legitimate all-fields power threat and has cleared the 115 MPH exit velocity threshold in 2024. His hips clear out quickly, allowing him to get leverage in his swing and do significant damage.

To start 2025, there’s been more stiffness in his swing and there’s more concerns arising about the quality of the hit tool on display. Until the whiffs come down and everything becomes more fluid, he’s not the top dog in college.

While he is a behemoth, he moves quickly on the basepaths and in the field. He split time between all three outfield positions in 2024, though he logged a majority of his innings in center. His size, actions, and arm strength are suited better for a corner outfield position and that’s where scouts envision his future home.

HT/WT: 6’4/205 | Bat/Throw: L/R | School: Mount Vernon (WA) | Commitment: Oregon State | Age: 18.8

It’s not too often that the state of Washington is home to one of the top prospects in the country, but Neyens is putting himself in rare territory with his tools and performance.

With an advanced approach, top-of-the-scale bat-to-ball skills, and loud power from the left side, Neyens’ offensive potential is sky-high. He is rather passive, but Neyens does a good job of staying within the zone and limiting chases.

The power itself grades out as plus with natural loft and loud bat speed, playing to all fields. He creates a tight coil with his core during his load, allowing his body to rotate rapidly and allowing his hands to explode through the zone. Against premier pitching, he’s already tattooed baseballs at 110 MPH. It’s loud.

Neyens has the tools to stick at the hot corner, though some scouts express concern about the footwork at the position, as it can get rather clunky. With that note out of the way, Neyens has the soft hands and strong arm to handle the position. If he moves off third base, he’d get a chance in a corner outfield position.

Neyens is currently committed to the West Coast powerhouse of Oregon State.

Film: TBA

HT/WT: 6’5/185 | Bat/Throw: L/L | School: Glenwood (IL) | Commitment: Tennessee | Age: 18.5

At 6’5, 185 pounds, Appenzeller is insanely projectable and projects to be one of the best southpaws in the class.

Appenzeller’s delivery is incredibly easy and he oozes athleticism on the bump, creating fast arm speed and a slingy action to a lower release.

As a result of the low release, he generates quite a bit of armside run on the fastball, sitting in the 88-92 MPH bucket and tickling 93-94 MPH in shorter spurts. When in the zone, the pitch jumps on batters and he’ll execute on the top rail for whiffs. Given the projection, there’s a good chance Appenzeller could reach 95+ MPH in due time.

His upper-70s sweeper flashes solid bite and spin traits and his low-80s change-up has heavy fade and tumble, projecting as an above-average offering.

He commands all three pitches well and may ultimately need a firmer breaker to give himself a “bridge pitch.” He’s a legitimate data darling who should continue to garner interest as he adds muscle to his lanky frame.

Appenzeller flipped his commitment to Tony Vitello’s camp in October, joining a stout Tennessee recruiting class.

Film: TBA

HT/WT: 6’2/201 | Bat/Throw: L/R | School: Auburn | Age: 21.7

One of the most decorated recruits to make it to campus after the 2022 draft, Irish has cemented himself as one of the best SEC hitters in two years since.

Irish has a beautiful left-handed swing that’s direct to the baseball with quick hands and loud bat speed. Irish’s swing plane and bat path are relatively flat, which makes him conducive for a hefty amount of ground balls.

He does showcase leverage at times and can tap into average or better power to his pull-side, though he’ll need to find a bit more consistency with that to avoid a ground ball rate over 50% like he had on the Cape. With that said, he has solid contact abilities and fends off strikeouts, though his high swing rate and aggressive nature mean walks don’t pile up often.

Irish’s defensive abilities behind the plate have gotten better, though there’s a chance he’s moved to a corner outfield spot. His receiving and blocking skills are fringe-average right now, though he’s got a very strong arm that would certainly play in right field.

This is a bat-first prospect with a lengthy track record of hitting that can’t be ignored.

HT/WT: 6’6/245 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Alabama | Age: 21.2

After suffering an elbow injury and undergoing surgery in 2024, Quick has made the most of a speedy recovery and while he’s been on a pitch count thus far for the Crimson Tide, his stuff has gotten significantly better.

A physically imposing figure on the bump at 6’6, 245 pounds, Quick gets a ton of extension from a release height under six feet off the dirt.

He utilizes the horizontal axis of the zone heavily with his arsenal, which starts with a heavy heater in the upper-90s that has tickled the triple digit barrier. It’s a sinker with plenty of running action, averaging close to twenty inches of horizontal movement, though he’ll flash a four-seam shape with an extremely flat VAA on the top rail.

The upper-80s change-up mimics the sinker shape very well, generating similar metrics with slightly less vertical action. The slider sits in the same velocity band with nearly ten inches of sweep, as well.

It’s a well-rounded profile that should have significant upside in the future, should he stay healthy. If he does, it’s a first-round profile.

HT/WT: 5’11/190 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Hewitt-Trussville (AL) | Commitment: Tennessee | Age: 17.11

Originally part of the 2026 class, Hall signed his National Letter of Intent to Tennessee in mid-November and will graduate a year early, making him one of the youngest players in the class.

Hall is a twitchy athlete with plenty of bounce in the dirt, showcasing exceptional range at shortstop. It’s a very quick first step with great instincts and a strong throwing arm across the diamond, giving him the tools to stick there.

Offensively, Hall is a hit-over-power profile with a clean bat path and a compact swing. The bat speed has grown considerably, as Hall added plenty of weight over the winter, and now he’s capable of average power potential. His lower half is utilized prominently in his swing, too. There’s significant helium in his profile now.

Hall will now be 17.11 on draft day, which makes him a young junior in 2028 instead of a draft-eligible sophomore at Tennessee.

Film: TBA

HT/WT: 5’11/193 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Vanderbilt | Age: 21.6

One of the more decorated athletes to make it to campus after the 2022 draft, Austin is a gritty prospect who has become a bit more physical during his tenure in Nashville.

He was a bit positionless in 2024, playing a myriad of positions given the depth in Vanderbilt’s lineup, primarily first base. He got some run at third base and center field during the summer, two spots where he’d fit best defensively. He has a very solid arm and the speed, routes, and instincts to make it work at the “eight.”

At the plate, he’s grown into his power and has average or better raw juice in the bat. Most of that power will play to his pull-side and his higher-end exit velocities have cracked the 110 MPH echelon, including a 112 MPH bolt early in 2025.

Overall, it’s a contact-over-pop profile with a love for heaters and while he’s aggressive with his approach, Austin hovered around the 80% contact barrier throughout the spring and summer. Expect his profile to have some helium over the next calendar year.

Film: TBA

HT/WT: 6’0/185 | Bat/Throw: L/R | School: Clemson | Age: 21.10

Cannarella stepped onto campus as an infielder, but a roadblock in the Clemson infield gave him an opportunity in center field that he has not relinquished.

A gamer in every sense of the word, Cannarella is a dangerous hitter with some of the best contact skills in the entire country. It’s a lovely left-handed swing built more for line drives right now, but he’s shown flashes of raw power to the gaps and to his pull side.

There was a noteworthy change in Cannarella’s approach in 2024, as he upped his fly ball rate and tapped more into his pop, as his average exit velocity was ~91 MPH. This led to higher swing and chase rates, though his bat-to-ball skills didn’t waver much.

However, in 2025, Cannarella has seen more issues with secondary offerings and hasn’t produced a ton of power upside. These will be the biggest things that Cannarella needs to focus on the rest of the spring.

Defensively, Cannarella has the chops to stay in center long-term. His range, speed, and route-running are great and while it’s not Vance Honeycutt good, it’s prominent enough.

Film: TBA

HT/WT: 6’2/220 | Bat/Throw: R/L | School: Tennessee | Age: 21.1

A year after impressing in a starting role for Coastal Carolina, Doyle took his talents to Oxford and was a strikeout machine for the Rebels, striking out 84 batters in 55 innings. Doyle has since taken his talents to Knoxville, where Frank Anderson has transformed him into one of the best pitchers in the country early on.

Doyle’s fastball is an alien-like offering. There’s no mincing words with it.

It’s an outlier shape profile with 20+ inches of carry on a consistent basis and considerable running life. Pair that with mid-to-upper-90s velocity and a flat approach angle and he’s got the most valuable pitch in college baseball.

While he has been predominantly heater thus far, his splitter has shined in a small sample, displaying significant fading life and flashing plus. He has two breaking balls in a loopier slider and firmer cutter, but the bite is not quite there yet.

It’s a lot of effort and some question if he can start long term, but the stuff and command have left scouts enamored. If he continues this in SEC play, he’s in line to be a first-rounder.

Film: TBA

HT/WT: 6’3/220 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Louisville | Age: 21

If you’re looking for a case to be made for the best fastball in the ACC, look no further than Patrick Forbes.

The Louisville right-hander has pitched in a multitude of roles for the Cardinals the past two seasons, though the fluid delivery and strike-throwing point to a future as a starter. When Forbes is on, the fastball can be a pure electric factory.

While the shape is more dead-zone than anything, Forbes generates plenty of backspin, registering spin rates north of 2,500 RPMs consistently, plus his low release height and flat approach angle help the pitch garner plenty of whiffs. Forbes has touched 99 MPH this spring and has sat in the mid-90s, which has boosted his potential immensely.

There’s now two breaking balls, with a firmer cutter in the upper-80s and a bigger sweeper in the low-80s with added power. His change-up is firm with slight fading life, as well.

The command has taken a jump for the better, though he can lose the zone slightly. He has put himself in a prime position for the draft as teams believe he’s a legitimate starter long-term.

Film: TBA

HT/WT: 6’3/190 | Bat/Throw: L/L | School: Lincoln Way East (IL) | Commitment: Virginia | Age: 18.6

A slender, projectable specimen, Bauer has some of the best stuff of any left-handed arm in the prep class. His delivery is a bit stiff and has head whack, but there’s been an uptick in velocity this spring.

Across an abbreviated outing in mid-March, Bauer touched triple digits and held mid-90s velocity. This is up from the typical 90-95 MPH that Bauer held last summer. We’ll see how it plays the rest of the spring, but if it continues, it’s a noteworthy development.

His fastball gets a ton of horizontal movement thanks to his low slot and release. His slider generates a ton of sweeping action in the low-80s with dynamic bite when he locates it, plus there’s a heavy fading change-up to round out his arsenal.

Strikes came at a premium last summer, though the reports have been positive thus far. Again, if it continues, Bauer will be one to watch rise up later iterations of this board.

If Bauer goes unselected, he’d be one of the top commits to make it to Charlottesville.

HT/WT: 6’2/215 | Bat/Throw: L/R | School: Texas | Age: 21.6

The Big 12 Player of the Year as a sophomore, Belyeu broke out in a big way in 2024, slashing .329/.423/.667 with 18 home runs and 15 doubles.

A bat-first prospect, Belyeu is a bit aggressive at the dish, recording a chase rate near the 30% mark, but he has excellent barrel feel, though he’s lacked the feel to lift the baseball like he did in 2024. Belyeu’s swing plane has become flatter and he’s hitting more grounders as a result.

He likes to use the whole field to his advantage and there’s no glaring weakness in his pure contact, though he did show some struggles against spin with wood bats on the Cape and with Team USA. Belyeu’s power grades out as above-average to plus to his pull-side, registering exit velocities north of 112 MPH in the spring, plus he’s shown an ability to hammer the ball to the opposite field.

There’s a lot to like offensively.

In the field, Belyeu’s defensive home is likely left field. He’s gotten time in center field with Cotuit, though his route-running needs polish and his arm strength is fringe-average at best.

Film: TBA

HT/WT: 6’1/180 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Mill Creek (GA) | Commitment: Georgia | Age: 18.11

Pierce is a wiry infield prospect who has been renowned for his defensive prowess over the years, but his bat is beginning to turn a corner.

It’s a loud setup and load at the dish, featuring a ton of moving parts, but there’s a ton of twitch in his profile and his hips fire explosively at foot strike. For now, he’s a hit-over-power bat with little swing-and-miss to his game.

Pierce possesses barrel manipulation skills and his ability to separate and generate bat speed has allowed the power to trend upwards over the past calendar year. The bat speed itself has gotten better and better, and if he’s able to pull the ball more, he’s a potential first-round profile.

He’s a legitimate speed threat, too, as he’s posted consistent plus run times and popped some double-plus times, as well. The bounce translates to the dirt, where he’s a quality defender with impressive range, instincts, and loud arm strength across the diamond.

He’s a reliable glove that makes the tough plays look easy, plus he’s flashed highlight reel plays at the “six” this summer. If he outgrows his body, he’s a candidate to move to second or third base.

The Georgia native plans to stay in-state and travel to Athens for college.

HT/WT: 6’1/215 | Bat/Throw: L/R | School: Indiana | Age: 21.6

A physical left-handed bat with strength throughout his frame, Taylor is a legitimate power threat with burgeoning raw juice and he lets his quality athleticism play on the field.

He built upon a stellar freshman campaign at Indiana with a .357/.449/.660 slash line and blasting twenty home runs, the first Hoosier to do so since Alex Dickerson smacked twenty-four in 2010.

Taylor’s pitch recognition is strong and his pure contact improved, jumping to a rate just under 80% in 2024 with chase rates that grade out as average. He’s short to the baseball with a ton of bat speed and strength, allowing him to tap into his above-average to plus power in-game. His power plays to both sides of the field, utilizing the opposite field more this past spring, though the power plays better to his pull side.

There’s a good likelihood that Taylor will get some playing time in center field for the Hoosiers in 2025, though his average arm and speed, paired with his route running, likely relegates him to a future left field role.

It’s nothing flashy, but it’s a consistent piece for a team to bite on.

Film: TBA

HT/WT: 6’2/200 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Arkansas | Age: 21.5

The WAC Freshman of the Year in 2023, Aloy took his talents from Sacramento State to Arkansas, where he manned the “six” for the Razorbacks and put up respectable numbers in his first SEC campaign, slashing .270/.355/.485 with 14 home runs.

Aloy has seen an approach change and possesses serious thump to his pull side and a ton of strength throughout his frame. His power is his calling card, which grades out as above-average to plus thanks to incredible bat speed and rotational force in his swing.

Aloy’s swing rate has dropped to ~40% and his bat-to-ball skills have gotten better. He is hammering heaters at a solid clip and his woes against sliders has subsided, giving him more offensive potential.

Aloy has the tools to stick at shortstop, but given the physicality in his frame, he might be a third baseman. Aloy’s arm strength is solid and there’s range to his profile.

He is looking more and more like a first-round prospect.

Film: TBA

HT/WT: 6’1/210 | Bat/Throw: L/R | School: Tennessee | Age: 21.1

After a fantastic freshman campaign at Duke, Fischer transferred to Ole Miss where he didn’t skip a beat against better competition.

He’s a physical left-handed bat with a ton of juice in the bat, most notably to his pull side. It’s a violent swing with natural loft, backspinning abilities, and bat speed, allowing Fischer to pull the ball in the air with dangerous intent.

Fischer did up his swing rate against the SEC, jumping from 36% at Duke to 43% at Ole Miss, which was attributed to a heightened chase rate. This has come back down to his Duke levels, with his chase rate falling under 20% and showing more patience.

He does have some issues with spin, though he did show better with Brewster in a smaller sample size and stayed in the zone more. Plus, Fischer absolutely annihilates heaters.

In the field, Fischer isn’t the fleetest of foot and can get a bit clunky, leading to limited range, but he has the arm strength to handle the hot corner or a corner outfield position. He has been deployed at first base in Knoxville, though that’s more of a way to get his bat in the lineup. He may still end up here in the future, though.

Film: TBA

HT/WT: 5’10/200 | Bat/Throw: S/R | School: Coastal Carolina | Age: 21.7

A switch-hitting backstop out of New Jersey, Bodine has been one of the best pure hitters in all of college baseball during his time at Coastal Carolina.

While there’s not a ton of upside to further tap into, he is one of the most “major league ready” bats in the class. Bodine’s barrel awareness and bat-to-ball skills are top of the charts from both sides of the plate.

It’s a sublime approach overall, utilizing the whole field to his advantage, and he’s posted healthy GB/FB rates. In 2024, Bodine ran a contact rate of 89% (90% LHH, 88% RHH), which included an absurd 94% in-zone contact rate. It is very similar in 2025, as well. He handles velocity and spin very well, keeping strikeouts to a minimum and walking at a modest clip.

The chase rates are much higher from the right side, though his overall clip hovers around the average rate. There’s more power from the left side of the plate and he began to tap into it more down the stretch, generating fringe-average exit velocities. If he can get the power output to average, there’s more upside here.

Behind the plate, he’s got the optimal size for a backstop and he’s a consistent force. His blocking skills are good and his instincts overall are solid, though the arm strength leaves a bit more to be desired.

Overall, it’s a high-floor bat with the potential to move quickly through the minor leagues.

Film: Louisiana/Coastal Carolina – April 19-20, 2024

HT/WT: 6’8/230 | Bat/Throw: L/L | School: Sunset (OR) | Commitment: Tennessee | Age: 18.2

A gangly, uber-projectable southpaw from Oregon, Schoolcraft reclassed from the 2026 class and now projects as one of the best two-way players in the class.

There’s more upside on the mound right now, as the 6’8, 230-pound lefty has exquisite body control and projects to throw much harder as he grows into his frame. He’s primarily sat in the low-90s, though he’s maxed out at 97 MPH, with tons of extension (upwards of seven feet or more) down the hill and a heater that jumps on hitters quickly.

He’ll miss a bevy of bats during outings with it thanks to a lower release and hop at the top of the zone. He had a grip change with his slider that now sits in the mid-80s with cutter-esque firmness and an ability to command it gloveside, though he’s experienced some growing pains with landing it for strikes.

The change-up has high upside, too, as it tumbles heavily from right-handed bats and features great feel and velocity separation. As he learns to sync up his frame more, expect more strikes.

He’s also a power-hitting first baseman with legit feel for the barrel and loud power potential given the projection.

Schoolcraft announced his commitment to Tennessee just before Christmas.

Film: TBA

HT/WT: 6’2/186 | Bat/Throw: L/L | School: Louisiana State | Age: 21

Anderson was a highly touted prep arm in the 2023 class, though he withdrew his name from the draft after undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2022.

A draft-eligible sophomore, Anderson pitched himself into pivotal roles on the LSU staff and he has produced in a Friday role for the Tigers. Anderson’s body is incredibly projectable and his arm is uber-quick, which points towards him throwing much harder in due time.

For now, his fastball has sat in the low-90s consistently, touching 96 MPH, with exceptional carry upstairs, slight cut, and big extension, allowing the pitch to miss barrels at a high rate.

His fastball command can waver, but his new mid-80s slider gives him a secondary to rely upon for strikes. It’s a nasty “baby sweeper” with tons of bite and an ability to backfoot to righties. His curveball has serious tilt in the upper-70s with big depth and some bite, plus there’s a reliable change-up to round out his arsenal.

He’s looking more and more like the player we expected prior to his high school surgery.

Film: Louisiana State/Tennessee – April 14, 2024

HT/WT: 6’3/220 | Bat/Throw: L/L | School: Wake Forest | Age: 21

After two spectacular years at Marist, Conrad will make the jump to the ACC and join Wake Forest, where he’ll fit in well with Tom Walter’s system.

After slashing .389/.467/.704 this past spring with a nation-leading thirteen triples, Conrad didn’t skip a beat on the Cape, hitting .385 with two home runs and nineteen stolen bases.

Conrad’s left-handed swing is a thing of beauty, flashing very quick hands and bat speed with some loft. His swing plane is flatter right now and made more for line drives, but Conrad has displayed solid pull side power when he lofts one. He’ll need to lift the ball more.

While Conrad’s approach can be aggressive, he covers the zone exceptionally well, feasting on fastballs regularly and handling spin well. It’s an advanced offensive profile.

Conrad’s speed is more above-average now and will utilize it to be a menace on the base paths, as evidenced by his gaudy stolen base numbers. It’s a right-field profile with a solid arm and route-running.

Film: TBA

HT/WT: 6’5/220 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Virginia | Age: 20.11

A draft-eligible sophomore, Ford is built much like an automobile mechanic. He’s extremely physical with plenty of strength throughout his frame and he’s a solid athlete despite his size.

While his swing is a bit stiff, Ford has quality barrel control and a ton of bat speed and loft, allowing him to tap into legitimate plus power in-game. Ford does a great job of handling velocity, especially against 95+ MPH, though his overall swing decisions and spin recognition need work.

Ford loves to swing the bat and will be aggressive with his approach, expanding the zone often, especially against breaking balls. His front foot and leg lift may give him some fits on adjustability, too, though time will tell on that front. Ford did struggle to slug the baseball as a result of this in 2025, though that ship has righted itself.

Defensively, Ford has been subjected to first base on campus due to Virginia’s offensive depth, though it’s been confirmed that he will be tasked with handling right field for the Cavaliers in the spring.

Shedding the first base label will help take pressure off the bat and improve his draft stock.

Film: Virginia Fall Ball – October 2024

HT/WT: 6’0/180 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Louisiana State | Age: 21.7

Hailing from Washington, Dickinson has quietly been one of the best hitters in college baseball the past two years. Dickinson has grown into his body more on campus and has elite contact skills from the right side of the plate.

There’s some twitch in his profile and very quick hands, staying direct to the baseball and lacing the ball to all fields. He likes to hammer the gaps and utilize his speed on the bases, though he’s tapped more into his power and projects as fringe-average to his pull side. While he does chase a bit more than you’d like, Dickinson’s plate coverage is otherworldly and he handles everything well, including higher-end velocity when he comes across it.

As an infielder, Dickinson projects more as a second baseman. He has good range and footwork, though the arm strength isn’t the greatest and likely hampers his ability to stick at shortstop.

Dickinson has shown out in his time in Baton Rouge and is an early second-round projection.

Film: TBA

HT/WT: 6’3/210 | Bat/Throw: L/R | School: Nazareth Academy (IL) | Hometown: Louisiana State | Age: 18.7

An infielder from the state of Illinois, Fauske boasts one of our favorite swings in the whole class. It’s a lovely left-handed swing with loose wrists, quick hands, and a whippy barrel through the zone. There’s very few flaws in his approach, as he’s got excellent barrel control and will utilize the whole field to his advantage.

It’s hit-over-power right now, but as Fauske continues to grow into his body, we should see higher power output. He’s already beginning to register exit velocities into the triple digits and he’s shown some power to all fields in-game.

Expect the bat to be the money-maker in his profile. He’s already a pretty physical specimen, though he’s an above-average runner and possesses solid athleticism behind the dish.

Some scouts prefer Fauske in the outfield, where the speed and arm strength would be a better fit for his profile, though there’s enough tools behind the plate to give him run there. Fauske was the top uncommitted bat in the class until late November, as he announced his commitment to Louisiana State.

Film: TBA

HT/WT: 5’9/192 | Bat/Throw: L/L | School: Summit (OR) | Commitment: Vanderbilt | Age: 18.1

Slade Caldwell was just taken in the first round of the 2024 MLB Draft, but it looks like he’s been cloned and moved to Oregon as Slater de Brun.

de Brun’s body is very similar to what Caldwell is, as he’s a smaller, yet physical outfielder with exceptional speed and an excellent approach at the plate.

There’s very little to hate at the plate, as de Brun has posted incredibly healthy contact rates and rarely expands the zone, getting on base frequently where he can be a basepath menace. His bat speed is top-notch, though the swing plane is more suited for line drives to the gaps than fly balls over the fence.

His speed is double-plus, if not better. He’s had home-to-first times clocked between 4.05-4.15 seconds on the regular, displaying an incredible second gear and he has the makings of a very difficult out. That speed translates to center field, where he figures to stick long-term with strong route-running, instincts, and a strong arm.

There’s a lot to love here and it would not be a shock to envision this profile in the first round in 2025.

He is younger for the class at 18.1 years old and is committed to attending Vanderbilt.

Film: TBA

HT/WT: 6’2/190 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Virginia | Age: 21.8

There may not be a more polished hit tool in the ACC than Godbout presently.

After posting a contact rate of 82.8% in 2023, Godbout upped that number to 86% and established himself as one of the best fastball hitters in the entire country, only whiffing a measly 5% on heaters in 2024. In 2025, it’s at 92%, displaying the robust nature of his bat-to-ball skills.

Godbout loves to slash the ball to all-fields and he’ll fight to fend off strikeouts, only recording 20 strikeouts in 51 total games. He has extremely quick hands and loves to turn on the ball, though he’s still learning to lift the ball more.

It’s nothing more than fringe-average power right now, though his projectable frame suggests that he can get to average pull-side juice in due time. All in all, you’d be hard-pressed to find a better pure hitter in the country.

An average runner, Godbout will likely see some reps at shortstop in 2025, though his future home is likely to be second base. He’s got solid range and good arm strength, though his size may point towards a potential home at the hot corner.

Film: Virginia Fall Ball – October 2024

HT/WT: 6’0/182 | Bat/Throw: L/R | School: IMG Academy (FL) | Commitment: Louisiana State | Age: 19.2

After traveling across the country to attend IMG Academy, Moss has put himself at the top of the pecking order for outfielders in this class.

While he’s smaller-statured, don’t let the size fool you. Moss possesses loud power to his pull side with excellent bat speed and very quick hands. His left-handed swing is tightly wound, allowing him to burst through the zone and turn on pitches to right field with authority, as well as some opposite-field pop. Given his size, it’s average power moving forward.

Moss’ plate discipline is advanced for his age and he loves to take his walks. Moss’ pure hit tool is rather polished and he displays very little warts, staying within the zone and adjusting to off-speed pitches very well. He’s done a great job of keeping the strikeouts at bay this summer.

With average speed and an average arm in the outfield, Moss is destined for a corner outfield position at the next level. He is on the older side of the class, as he’ll turn 19 a couple of months prior to the draft, making him eligible as a sophomore at Louisiana State if he chooses to attend classes.

Film: TBA

HT/WT: 6’1/205 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Indiana | Age: 21.8

There’s no bigger riser in this class currently than Indiana’s Korbyn Dickerson. After seldom seeing the field during his Louisville tenure, Dickerson transferred to Indiana, where they overhauled his swing.

Dickerson’s hand load has become noticeably quieter and it has led to great results, as he’s done a better job of keeping whiffs in check and hammering the baseball.

There’s solid bat speed with a smooth swing plane on film and he’s shown significant pop to the big part of the field, leaping the 110 MPH barrier repeatedly and hitting one at 117 MPH. He can get a bit jumpy on spin, but it’s nothing egregious.

He can play a premium center field with good route-running and range, making spectacular plays look easy. He should stick there long-term, though a corner spot won’t be ruled out. All in all, this kind of breakout with how toolsy he is has been exactly what the doctor ordered.

He’s playing himself into the top two rounds of this draft.

Film: TBA

HT/WT: 6’2/195 | Bat/Throw: L/R | School: Purvis (MS) | Commitment: Mississippi State | Age: 18.11

While Joseph doesn’t have the same kind of physicality as his twin brother, he put together one of the loudest summers of any prep in this class.

Parker employs a narrow stance with an open front leg before expanding his lower half, which helps him coil his body and possess good hip/shoulder separation. His barrel flies through the zone as a result and there’s excellent barrel feel with an emphasis for hitting the gaps.

He has posted robust exit velocities to his pull side and has solid power potential to that side of the park. Pair that with excellent contact rates (93% on heaters this summer) and you’ve got a budding offensive profile that scouts love.

Defensively, Parker has the tools, instincts, and arm strength to handle the “six” long term. He has rangy actions with solid speed and a quick first step to either side of his body, though as he grows, he may move to third base.

There’s a good chance he may go higher in the draft than his brother. He is committed to Chris Lemonis’ crew in Starkville.

HT/WT: 6’4/235 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: South Carolina | Age: 21

Petry burst onto the scene as a freshman at South Carolina, smashing 23 home runs and slashing .376/.471/.733 in 63 games. 2024 was much the same in the power department, as he hit 21 home runs in 61 games, but opposing pitching exploited some holes in Petry’s swing, causing a drop in pure contact and a rise in strikeouts. He did walk at a higher clip, but he was susceptible to velocity up in the zone and spin.

That continued on the Cape with Yarmouth-Dennis, posting a swinging strike rate of over 17%. With this said, Petry has dropped his strikeout rate significantly as a junior and has gotten the hit tool to be serviceable.

Petry’s power grades out as plus, potentially double-plus, and plays to all fields. The power is his carrying tool.

Defensively, Petry has gotten opportunities in a corner outfield spot with South Carolina, though his route-running can get adventurous and many believe his physicality and lack of speed will relegate him to a first base role. He’s had opportunities at third base this fall, though scouts have noted clunky footwork at the position.

However, his Cape MVP will carry significant weight in his evaluation this summer.

Film: Georgia/South Carolina – May 9-11, 2024

Article: Evaluation Station

HT/WT: 6’5/205 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Trinity Christian Academy (FL) | Commitment: Virginia | Age: 18.6

Watson experienced a velocity uptick as a junior and carried that over into the summer, where he improved his stock thanks to his easy delivery, projection, and budding arsenal.

At 6’5, 205 pounds, Watson possesses a ton of projection to a lanky frame and his low-effort mechanics have little warts, working down the hill with ease and control.

What was an upper-80s heater last year became a low-90s sinker that has gotten up to 96 MPH in shorter spurts, boring in heavily on the hands of right-handed hitters. There’s a four-seam with modest carry, as well.

Watson’s breaking ball has gotten better, too. It’s a two-plane breaking ball in the low-80s that he manipulates, flashing more of a curveball shape with good depth and up to fifteen inches of sweep. He’s worked on an upper-80s cambio that has sink and fade, though he’s still learning feel for the pitch.

It’s a profile that won’t miss a ton of bats, but he’ll generate plenty of ground balls and eat up innings. It’s a high-floor starter with backend potential. Watson would be eligible as a junior at Virginia if he gets to campus.

Film: TBA

HT/WT: 6’2/185 | Bat/Throw: L/L | School: Corinth Holders (NC) | Commitment: Louisiana State | Age: 18.9

One of the best arms in the state of North Carolina, McKenzie is a deceptive and crafty southpaw that has seen an uptick in velocity to start his senior year.

After sitting primarily in the upper-80s last summer, he’s already gotten up to 94 MPH this spring and has found more low-90s velocity consistently. There’s decent carry and solid extension, though the greatest asset here is the ability to pound the strike zone consistently.

His breaking ball can be dynamic given the wide release and deception in his delivery. It’s an upper-70s/low-80s sweeper with good bite and plenty of horizontal movement to it, getting close to fifteen inches on average. It has the potential to be a nightmarish offering to lefties in the future.

He’s got feel for a running change-up that has flashed well against right-handed bats, too. The pitchability and strikes are there, and if he’s able to hold the newfound velocity this spring, it’ll be tough to envision him making it to Baton Rouge.

HT/WT: 6’3/190 | Bat/Throw: L/R | School: Corona (CA) | Commitment: Louisiana State | Age: 17.11

The son of longtime Angels third base coach Dino Ebel, Brady is one of the more famous bats in this class. Ebel is renowned for his maturity and contact prowess at the dish, though he did get off to a slow start to the summer.

He gradually got better as the summer progressed, ending on a high note at the PBR All-American Classic in Miami. His sweet left-handed swing is very repeatable with a quick, direct path to the baseball that is built for line drives presently.

He doesn’t sell out for a ton of power and while it’s a hit-over-power profile now, he’ll grow into more power as he begins to fill out his lean frame.

He’s got the defensive chops to stick on the left side of the dirt, too. He may grow off of shortstop once he physically matures, but Ebel has excellent hands, rangy actions, and a strong arm to handle the position. If he outgrows shortstop, he’ll fit in at third base.

There’s a bit of Eric Bitonti in his profile. He will be one of the youngest bats in the class, too, as he won’t turn 18 until late July. He is committed to attending Louisiana State.

Film: TBA

HT/WT: 6’5/188 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: East Union Attendance Center (MS) | Commitment: Mississippi State | Age: 18.10

One of the biggest risers in this year’s summer circuit, Harmon possesses one of the best fastballs in the entire class.

The heater jumps out of the hand from a wide angle thanks to Harmon’s crossfire and catches hitters by surprise, darting away from righties with slight cutting action and some riding life. He’s already been up to 98 MPH in brief stints, quickly settling into the low/mid-90s across longer outings.

The pitch also possesses extremely loud spin rates, as he’s been clocked in the 2,600 RPM range at times. He has electric arm speed and controls his body well down the mound, allowing him to throw a solid amount of strikes that should improve as he becomes more polished.

Harmon’s sweeper lacks power and can get a bit inconsistent, but it plays best in the low-80s and he can generate up to 15 inches of sweep at its best. The expectation is that Harmon will begin to throw it with more conviction in due time.

He’s got a firm mid-80s change-up, as well. Harmon is a key piece in a stout Mississippi State recruiting class.

Film: TBA

HT/WT: 6’2/185 | Bat/Throw: L/R | School: IMG Academy (FL) | Commitment: Vanderbilt | Age: 19

If you’re looking for the best pure athlete in this class, look no further than Sean Gamble.

An Iowa native who resides at IMG Academy, Gamble is incredibly twitchy on both sides of the ball. We’ll start at the plate, where he’s got some of the loudest bat speed and power in this prep class.

His hips explode open, allowing his hands to race through the zone with impressive barrel lag. He’s had exit velocities with wood up to 108 MPH in-game settings already this summer and given the frame, it wouldn’t be a shock to see higher numbers. He has excellent torque and rotation in his swing, though the hit tool does lag behind a bit.

He’s working on refining his approach and has shown more adjustability to off-speed pitches, displaying a swing that’s more in control.

In the field, Gamble has the tools to be a potential center fielder. It’s loud arm strength with excellent range at the “eight” and the glove has the potential to grade out as above-average or better. If he is forced out of center, he can handle either corner outfield position or move back to the infield and stick on the left side of the dirt.

Gamble is part of an uber-talented Vanderbilt recruiting class.

Film: TBA

HT/WT: 6’3/185 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Sam Barlow (OR) | Commitment: Louisiana State | Age: 18.9

Could Hamilton become the next big arm out of Oregon? There’s a chance it could happen, as the uber-projectable right-hander has a lot to like. Built like a twig, Hamilton’s entire delivery is rather loose and athletic, moving fluidly down the mound with a bit of effort at release.

It reminds us of Cole Schoenwetter’s delivery a bit. The fastball has a chance to be very, very loud. Already sitting in the low-90s consistently, Hamilton’s heater generates a ton of vertical carry, averaging close to twenty inches of ride and he’s shown an ability to add run down in the zone.

He’s been throwing strikes with it, too. There’s a chance for a plus offering here as it jumps out of his hand. The low-80s breaking ball can get inconsistent, but at its best, he generates solid sweeping action with late bite away from righties.

His mid-80s change-up has solid fading life and he’s gaining more feel for the pitch. Command can come and go, though given the athleticism, there’s a good chance it’ll continue to improve. Hamilton recently flipped his commitment to Louisiana State.

Film: TBA

HT/WT: 6’4/246 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Tennessee | Age: 20.11

A well-built right-hander from the JUCO ranks, Phillips was a relief option for Tennessee in 2024, being used sparingly later in games. In 2025, he made the jump to a starting role and many believe he’ll stick in a rotation with his workhorse build, ability to hold velocity, and devastating one-two punch.

Phillips utilizes an easy operation on the bump with little effort, though his longer arm action has been a cause for concern with his command.

With that said, Phillips has thrown strikes at a solid clip thus far. His heater has already touched 100 MPH and sits in the upper-90s consistently, averaging 95+ deep into outings. The shape is nothing exciting, flashing cutter-esque shape with high spin and good extension, but the pitch garners plenty of chases.

His mid-80s slider is devastating, generating close to ten inches of sweeping action with little vertical life. The bite can be gnarly, especially against righties. He doesn’t have an out pitch for lefties yet, though there’s feel for a hard change-up in the low-90s.

It’s an enticing toolset and scouts believe that with more development and ironed out mechanics, Phillips can be a bonafide starting prospect.

HT/WT: 6’2/210 | Bat/Throw: L/L | School: Arkansas | Age: 21.5

A South Florida native, Root excelled in two campaigns in Greenville before entering the portal and taking his talents to Fayetteville, where he’ll be a fun piece to Arkansas pitching puzzle.

Root has a bit of a stockier frame and some funk to the delivery, but it’s a fast arm and his off-speed arsenal is amongst the best in the country.

The fastball is rather generic and won’t miss a ton of bats in the future, though he’s already been up to 97 MPH and has sat in the low-90s consistently. Root’s change-up is a potential plus pitch with advanced feel and command of the offering. The pitch hits the brakes hard and tumbles away from righties with ease.

The mid-80s cutter/slider hybrid isn’t far behind, flashing tight shape with teeth and a very high chase rate. It has missed bats a super high rate in 2025 despite being the least utilized pitch in his arsenal. Root’s upper-70s curveball flashes potential with big depth and sweep, too.

Root already does a good job of mixing up his arsenal and there’s a high floor with his profile.

HT/WT: 6’1/225 | Bat/Throw: L/L | School: Arizona State | Age: 21.8

Leaving mistakes over the plate is something you shouldn’t do when Compton is up.

After missing his first year on campus due to UCL surgery, Compton slashed .355/.427/.661 with fourteen home runs, though the strikeouts piled up. There was an approach change on the Cape with Cotuit, leading to more walks and better swing decisions, plus Compton displayed better contact against heaters.

His swing is still a bit grooved and he can have trouble with spin, but he recognized pitches better during the summer. Compton is a violent rotator with legitimate bat speed and feel to backspin the baseball consistently, possessing above-average or better power overall. The hit tool will need to turn the corner, but it’s hard to ignore the power prowess.

As a defender, Compton has the chance to be a serviceable left fielder at the next level, though a first base role isn’t out of the cards given the size and physicality.

HT/WT: 6’3/200 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Warren (CA) | Commitment: UCLA | Age: 17.10

One of the youngest players in the class, Cervantes is an intriguing arm out of southern California. Cervantes is a great athlete with a fluid delivery and a clean arm swing with little to no effort down the mound.

It’s led by a low-90s fastball that has a downhill plane with some ride and run to it. Given the projection of Cervantes’ frame, he could reach the mid-90s in due time and he’s already shown that, touching 96 MPH this spring.

The change-up is the best pitch in his arsenal and it’s a contender for the best cambio in the class. It’s a higher spin offering that hits the brakes halfway to home plate in the upper-70s to low-80s, diving away from lefties. Add in consistent feel to throw the pitch for strikes and it’s a potential plus offering.

He’ll throw in a curveball with high spin and shape manipulation, throwing both a vertical and sweepy breaking ball.

Given the command, pitchability, and arsenal strength, Cervantes has a legitimate case to be a starter at the next level, whether that be at UCLA or in the minor leagues.

He won’t turn 18 until after draft day, something model-friendly teams will value highly in their evaluations.

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HT/WT: 6’1/215 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Wesleyan Christian Academy (NC) | Commitment: Wake Forest | Age: 18.9

The son of High Point skipper Joey Hammond, Josh burst onto the scene as an arm after a loud showing during the 2023 summer circuit.

While the command itself is a work in progress and will need refinement, he has the makings of a true power pitcher. He has a very strong lower half down the mound, as well as extremely quick arm speed and fluidity down the mound.

The low-90s heater has touched 96 MPH in the past calendar year, coming in like a bowling ball and boring in on right-handed hitters. He’ll change the shape slightly and add more riding life, plus there’s exceptionally high spin rates on the pitch.

However, it’s the low-80s slider that has the most upside. It’s a beast of a pitch, featuring nasty sweep and bite that has left hitters floundering on occasion. There’s a good chance that the pitch becomes a plus offering at the end of the day.

The CH has heavy fade and there’s feel to throw strikes, too. He’ll need to iron out the inconsistent command, which seems to revolve around his pre-pitch turn out of the windup.

Hammond also has tools at the plate, including impressive juice in the stick. There’s a non-zero chance that he’s a bat at the next level, too. He is committed to attending Wake Forest.

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HT/WT: 6’2/203 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Oregon State | Age: 21.3

One of the most prized prospects to make it to campus after the 2023 draft, Caraway would’ve been in contention for being the best freshman in the country had a broken finger not sidelined him for two months.

He’s a masher in every sense of the word. Uber-physical, loud bat speed, and robust power to all fields. He’s already cleared the 110 MPH exit velocity threshold on numerous occasions and his barrel feel should continue to improve as he gets more at-bats under his belt.

In his small sample during the spring, there were swing-and-miss concerns, but Caraway mitigated some of those concerns on the Cape, especially against fastballs. His approach looked much better and he cut down on his chases, though he does struggle with spin and hits the ball on the ground more often than not.

Caraway has the skills and arm strength to handle the hot corner as a professional, though his size may force him to move into a corner outfield position as he physically matures.

HT/WT: 6’2/200 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Huntington Beach (CA) | Commitment: Oregon State | Age: 19.6

An uber-physical outfielder from Huntington Beach High, Porter is next in a long line of high-profile recruits to come out of the school.

At 6’2, 200 pounds, he’s incredibly strong with broad shoulders and barrel-chested features, though there’s a good amount of athleticism in his profile. He’s one of the more well-rounded hitters on the West Coast, displaying an excellent approach at the plate with impressive contact rates and exit velocities.

It’s a bit of a loud swing, though he’s on time with a compact swing and he seldom chases or whiffs. He’ll utilize the whole field to his advantage and his power is beginning to show up in-game, as he stays into his backside well and has significant hand strength with bat speed. He’s posted some of the healthier line drive/fly ball rates in the class, too.

Many love the profile in the outfield where he has excellent defensive instincts with range and solid arm strength, even after having Tommy John surgery not long ago.

He is one of the oldest bats in the class at 19.6, but that didn’t prevent Dante Nori from being a first-rounder in 2024. The Oregon State commit is expected to have a lot of eyes this coming spring against tough SoCal competition.

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HT/WT: 6’6/223 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Tennessee | Age: 21

After a stellar freshmen campaign for the Volunteers, Russell jumped into the weekend rotation to start the year, though an elbow injury lingered throughout the year. This injury resulted in a non-invasive version of Tommy John surgery, meaning there’s a chance that Russell will see time on the bump in 2025.

With that said, teams value loud data and Russell fits that bill, meaning he’ll have suitors even if he doesn’t see the mound before next July.

At 6’6, 223 pounds, Russell is a very large specimen with tons of projection, though some of the angles that he creates with his arm and body are insane. The fastball is one of the loudest metrically in the country. From a five-foot release height, Russell generates a ton of armside life from an extremely low VAA, leading to whiffs aplenty.

The low-80s slider is a sweepy monster with high spin rates and lift, utilizing it as an out-pitch to righties. There’s a loose change-up in there, though he’s struggled to command it.

Assuming Russell sees time in 2025 and adds more of a third pitch, he’ll go within the first five rounds next summer.

HT/WT: 6’3/180 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Don Bosco Prep (NY) | Commitment: Virginia | Age: 18.7

Scouts are well acquainted with the Becker family, as Jeff played in Cleveland’s organization and Eric is expected to be a key piece in Virginia’s loaded offense as a sophomore.

Nicky is the next one in line and he’s as tooled up as they come, possessing one of the better power/speed packages in the class. He’s grown to 6’3, 180 pounds, and possesses a lean, projectable frame with standout athleticism on the diamond.

Becker has extremely quick hands and effortless bat speed, showing off solid power output to his pull side. Becker finds the barrel consistently and his pure contact skills are advanced with minimal warts. It’s a well-rounded offensive profile with the potential for average or better raw juice.

Becker is a plus to double-plus runner with great jumps and a loud second gear down the line. This speed allows him to cover plenty of ground at shortstop, where he’s a strong defender with solid footwork, big arm strength, and a good internal clock.

Finding this kind of potential at a keystone position is hard and that’s what has drawn attention towards him late in the summer. If he goes undrafted, he’d join Eric in Charlottesville.

HT/WT: 6’7/245 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Stanford | Age: 21.6

A walking mountain of a human being, Scott is an uber-physical right-hander who traveled across the country to attend Stanford.

There’s not a ton of warts in his mechanics. They’re loose and easy, showcasing quality body control for his size, and there’s little effort overall.

The fastball jumped in velocity over the off-season, topping out at 98 MPH and sitting consistently in the mid-90s. The pitch lost some of its shape this year due to a drop in his release point, which hampered the results. He can manipulate the shape of the heater, but it’s playing down from what it was in 2024.

His primary secondary is a cutter-esque slider in the upper-80s with two-plane break and late bite. There’s a low-80s splitter that rounds out his arsenal, flashing a ton of depth and tumble when he can command it armside against lefties. There’s a secondary change-up with big fade, too.

Scott has primarily commanded the fastball at the knees and will need to elevate the heater more to find more success, but overall, his command and strike-throwing are trending in the right direction. Expect Scott to be in contention for ACC Pitcher of the Year in 2025.

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HT/WT: 6’1/196 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Oregon State | Age: 21.8

One of the toolsiest players in the entire class, Turley is an impressive athlete with a ton of power at his disposal.

It’s extremely loud bat speed and pull-side juice with leverage and loft, tapping into it easily in-game already. His hips open explosively thanks to his twitchy nature, which allows him to possess these kinds of tools at the plate.

Turley’s pure contact rates are a work in progress, as he’s had trouble recognizing spin and has experienced significant whiff issues during his time in Corvallis. With that said, Turley performed well on the Cape with Falmouth and did a better job of reading spin and minimizing the whiffs, plus he didn’t expand the zone often and chase pitches off the plate.

On the defensive side, Turley’s athleticism and speed allow him to cover plenty of ground, plus he’s got plus arm strength that plays best in right field.

At the end of the day, it’s a less-flashy Vance Honeycutt type that will need the hit tool to improve as a professional.

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HT/WT: 6’4/205 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Dallas Baptist | Age: 21.1

A 19th-round selection by the Washington Nationals in 2023, Ellwanger is a draft-eligible sophomore who had heavy buzz to his name his senior spring. He ended up at the pitching factory that is Dallas Baptist and he’s been able to hold the loud stuff that he had the previous spring.

While an injury kept him out for almost two months, Ellwanger saw time on the Cape with Cotuit, striking out 22 in 13 innings. He has excellent athleticism on the bump and electric arm speed from a higher release point.

The fastball has touched 99 MPH this spring, though he’ll consistently sit in the 93-96 MPH with solid carry out of the hand, missing bats at a consistent rate. He’s toyed with more of a sinker-esque offering as a second heater, too. He’s been predominantly fastball heavy and command is a work in progress, but it’s a potentially plus heater at the end of the day.

There’s two dynamic breaking balls in his arsenal, a mid-80s slider with two-plane tilt and a low-80s curveball with a ton of depth and sweep. There is a fringy change-up, as well, though he’s only thrown a handful since he got to campus.

Given the athleticism and operation, there’s a good chance that Ellwanger will grow into better command and strike-throwing. He’s leaning towards a Day 1 pick.

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HT/WT: 6’0/170 | Bat/Throw: L/R | School: Sickles (FL) | Commitment: Florida | Age: 18.6

Another year, another Florida prep pop-up. Last year, it was Kellon Lindsey and this year, Jordan Yost is trending upwards amongst scouting circles.

It’s a profile that leans heavily into the hit-first and athletic fluidity spaces. At 6’0, 170 pounds, he’s not the biggest specimen on the planet, but he’s got wiry strength and notable projection to his frame. Yost does not miss heaters and stays within the zone, utilizing a short, compact stroke with intent to put the ball in the air.

The power has begun to show up this spring, as he’s already hit a couple of home runs in his senior year and possesses solid bat speed. Expect the power to increase as he fills out.

To add further to his profile, Yost is a plus runner underway with athletic motions and range at shortstop. There’s a lot to like with this profile and it’s hard to envision this kind of helium subsiding as the spring progresses.

HT/WT: 6’3/190 | Bat/Throw: L/R | School: Aliso Niguel (CA) | Commitment: Vanderbilt | Age: 18.11

While Flemming has seen opportunities as a two-way prospect, most believe that he’ll wind up being a highly coveted bat come July.

A left-handed bat with considerable projection to his frame, Flemming can really, really hit. His swing is simple and quiet with legitimate bat speed, tight turns, and barrel manipulation, covering the zone very well. He’ll utilize the whole field and consistently finds the barrel, punishing baseballs on a line.

There’s solid raw juice in the stick and he generates good lift on the baseball, which makes scouts believe that this power will soon translate in-game as he fills out physically. Pair this with mature plate discipline and you’ve got an enticing offensive profile.

He’s a solid average runner with good mobility, range, and arm strength in the dirt. It’s hard envisioning the profile leaving shortstop, though he may outgrow the position and move to his left or right.

There are enticing tools on the mound, as well. He’s been up to 93 MPH with the heater with an effortless delivery and possesses a high-spin curveball that projects as his best secondary.

He’s on the older side of the class, but that may not matter at the end of the day with his toolset. If he goes to college, he’ll attend Vanderbilt.

HT/WT: 6’4/210 | Bat/Throw: L/R | School: Purvis (MS) | Commitment: Mississippi State | Age: 18.11

The more physical Parker twin, Jacob’s physicality and power help him stand out amongst his peers. Scouts are enamored with the ever-sought-after left-handed power in his bat, which grades out as double-plus raw juice to the pull side.

His swing plane can get steep and will result in grounders, but Parker’s huge strength, mammoth bat speed, and quick hands allow him to tattoo baseballs with a heavy barrel. He’s already reached 108 MPH on exit velocities and there’s more in the tank.

Parker’s approach is sublime, too. He rarely expands the zone and limits swing-and-miss, plus he’s shown very little warts against higher-end velocity. It’s a dynamic offensive profile that will produce a ton of damage.

In the field, he’s a classic right-field profile with loud arm strength. The footwork can be choppy on routes to the ball, though he’s progressing on that front. Both he and his twin brother, Joseph, are committed to Mississippi State.

HT/WT: 6’2/202 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Georgia | Age: 21

A draft-eligible sophomore, Phelps pushed his way into the Georgia lineup with an impressive performance in a limited sample size, slashing .355/.442/.686 with ten home runs.

The first thing that stands out when diving into Phelps’ profile is the exceptional power in the stick. Phelps possesses incredible bat speed and lofts the ball often, tapping into his above-average to plus raw juice in-game.

He ambushes fastballs on the regular, posting a contact rate of 88% on them in 2024, though that has regressed in 2025. Spin can be a bit of an issue, as well. With that said, Phelps rarely struck out at Georgia, though his aggressive nature meant walks were few and far between.

Defensively, Phelps has the body and instincts to handle the hot corner, though the speed and arm strength translate well to right field, too. He’s made strides defensively since his prep days.

This is a profile that can easily sneak into the first round come July.

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HT/WT: 6’0/170 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Basic Academy (NV) | Commitment: Southern California | Age: 18.9

Next up in the Southisene family line, there’s a chance that Tate goes higher in the draft than his brother, Ty.

He’s not a physically imposing player in the box at 6’0, 170 pounds, but his athleticism, sheer rotational force, and bat speed help him stand out. It’s a relaxed, closed stance at the plate with a low handset and his hands move violently through the zone, helping him create the bat speed he’s known for.

It’s a more linear bat path that is built for hard line drives, though there’s impressive raw juice to his pull side with lift, as he’s hit 107 MPH for a home run during PG National. It’s an explosive toolset, plus he’s got a mature approach and rarely chases.

His arm strength is impressive in the infield and outfield, possessing great carry and velocity into the mid-90s or higher. His footwork is strong at both positions and he has the speed to handle center field, though he fits best on the left side of the dirt or in right field.

Overall, it’s a tantalizing profile with bloodlines that teams look for. If he goes unselected, he’ll attend Southern California.

HT/WT: 6’9/234 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Oklahoma State | Age: 21.8

At 6’9, 234 pounds, Davis is a behemoth of a human being and provides an interesting look on the mound. He’s uber-projectable and controls his body rather well for his size, though there’s still some kinks to work out with his delivery, most notably the stiffness down the mound.

After having a release height under six feet in 2023, Davis raised his release by half a foot, which hampered the fastball whiff rates a bit. With that said, he gets a ton of extension from a wide angle and sits in the mid-90s consistently, bumping 99 MPH at his peak with some cutting action.

It’s his cutter-esque slider that takes the headlines, though. It sits in the upper-80s and flashes tight shape and depth, becoming more of a cutter once it approaches 90 MPH.

He’s tinkered with a firm mid-80s cambio with some sink and a bigger low-80s curveball that plays off the slider. Should the command turn the corner, Davis is in contention for a starting role moving forward.

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HT/WT: 6’2/222 | Bat/Throw: L/R | School: Troy | Age: 20.11

Bryan has been one of the best-kept secrets in all of college baseball over the past calendar year.

A physical backstop, Bryan’s calling card is exceptionally good power, as he posted impressive exit velocities consistently as a sophomore. He utilizes an upright, narrow stance pre-pitch before showcasing explosive bat speed and lift through the zone, allowing him to tap into above-average to plus power that plays best to his pull side.

Bryan does an excellent job of handling velocity and hammers heaters, plus he’s lowered his whiff rates against secondary pitches. He has kept strikeouts at bay and has drawn a copious amount of walks. It’s a well-rounded offensive profile.

He’s a solid athlete behind the dish, too. Bryan is a great blocker with a solid average arm and sound footwork, allowing him to stick back there long-term.

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HT/WT: 6’0/205 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Arkansas | Age: 21.6

Originally a two-way player out of high school, Wood’s arm talent trumped the stick and he became a coveted piece in Arkansas’ bullpen, ultimately earning starts towards the end of 2024.

While Wood’s command was lackluster as a freshman, it took a jump forward in 2024, walking just eight batters and throwing strikes at a 67% clip overall.

Wood’s fastball is leaned upon heavily and it’s quite electric. He’s been up to 97 MPH and holds 94-96 MPH throughout his stints, generating solid extension for his size and flashing good carry and life upstairs. He missed bats at a 28% clip at Arkansas in 2024 before seeing that figure jump to 38% on the Cape. In 2025, it sat north of 50% before a shoulder impingement put him on the sidelines.

His secondary command is lacking right now, though all three off-speed pitches flash potential. The mid-80s slider flashes firm shape and the upper-70s curveball has a ton of depth, missing bats at a high clip. There’s a splitter in there, as well, killing plenty of spin.

An uptick in secondary usage and command as a starter will help Wood’s overall profile.

HT/WT: 6’4/202 | Bat/Throw: L/L | School: Valley Christian Schools (CA) | Commitment: Stanford | Age: 17.11

Ketelsen is a bit of an unknown, but his mix of tools and projection makes him a quality prospect at this stage in the cycle. At 6’4, 195 pounds, Ketelsen is rather lanky and features a lot of twitchy actions in his game.

A left-handed bat, Ketelsen has very impressive bat speed and displays accuracy with his barrel through the zone, staying short and direct to the baseball. There’s already present strength and power in the profile, mainly to the gaps and pull side, though as he adds weight to his frame, expect the power to tick up.

His hips open up violently and there’s natural loft to the swing. In the field, he’s likely a corner outfielder at the next level, though he’s able to cover a ton of ground thanks to his lengthy stride and quality speed.

He runs like a gazelle in the outfield and shows defensive maturity, giving him a solid outlook with the glove. He has also seen time on the bump, getting up to 92 MPH from the left side. Ketelsen is one of the youngest players in the class, too.

With that said, he is a Stanford commit, which is something to keep an eye on come draft day.

HT/WT: 6’3/190 | Bat/Throw: R/L | School: Trinity Preparatory (FL) | Commitment: Virginia | Age: 18.6

Stillman experienced growth with his entire arsenal over the past calendar year and impressed scouts with a stint on Team USA’s 18U team this summer. Stillman’s delivery is relatively clean and repeatable with a quick left arm from a high three-quarters release that has some width to it.

This creates a tough angle to lefties as he throws across his body a bit. His heater jumped into the low-90s this summer with impressive metrics, including high spin rates in the 2,500 RPM tier and considerable carry/backspin.

He’s been up to 95 MPH in shorter stints and fills up the zone well. There’s power to his low-80s breaking ball that projects best as a slider with late sweep, bite, and spin rates above 2,800 RPMs.

It can morph into a curveball at times, though it can get soft. He sells his low-80s change-up well with similar arm speed and fading life, though he’s working on his feel.

Overall, if the command ticks up, Stillman is a potentially fun metric arm. He is committed to the University of Virginia.

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HT/WT: 6’8/252 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Louisiana State | Age: 21.1

As a freshman, Shores had the looks of a potential top-ten pick in this class, but an injury led to Tommy John surgery and he spent the 2024 season rehabbing.

At 6’8, 252 pounds, Shores is incredibly physical and lanky, displaying quality body control and a ton of arm speed. The fastball was his calling card in 2023 and it’s easy to see why.

Shores’ heater flirted with triple digits regularly, reaching as high as 102 MPH. His command has taken a step forward from the prep days and the pitch can be an absolute demon in the zone, overpowering hitters with a ton of running life out of the hand. It’s a true sinker with lively horizontal movement.

The slider is into the mid-80s now with better bite and sweeping action, while the change-up has solid fade through the zone in the same velocity band.

His draft stock will hinge on his ability to stay healthy this spring and prove himself in a starting role. If he can, Shores is every bit of a Day 1 prospect.

HT/WT: 6’5/234 | Bat/Throw: L/R | School: Oklahoma State | Age: 21.2

An uber-physical specimen, Schubart has some of the best power in the entire class and put together an outstanding campaign with Team USA this summer.

He is incredibly strong and is an imposing figure in the left-handed box, stepping in at 6’5, 234 pounds and there’s still projection remaining to his extra-large frame.

His swing features a ton of bat speed and leverage, allowing him to tap into his double-plus power from the left side, which is something scouts covet greatly. He’s already registered exit velocities over the 115 MPH echelon and his average of 97 MPH in 2024 was amongst the highest in the country. It’s absurdly good.

With that said, Schubart’s pure contact rates leave a bit more to be desired. He has yet to crack the 70% barrier over the course of a full year and will have issues with everything, though he’s very patient and doesn’t chase after pitches out of the zone.

Schubart’s had some run in the outfield and has the arm strength to handle a corner spot, though his route-running is subpar and a move to first base is in the cards down the road.

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HT/WT: 6’8/200 | Bat/Throw: L/L | School: Michigan State | Age: 21.2

While Dzierwa was committed to Vanderbilt last summer, he opted to return to Lansing and take the Friday spot in the rotation. This decision has paid off handsomely to start the 2025 campaign, as he’s added velocity and has dominated opposing hitters to this point.

At 6’8, 200 pounds, Dzierwa is a walking stick figure. However, his body control for his size is excellent and his deceptive operation can be a nightmare for hitters. After averaging under 90 MPH on his heater in 2024, Dzierwa is sitting in the low-90s to open 2025, touching 95 MPH at his best. It has overwhelmed hitters thus far thanks to the aforementioned deception and life through the zone.

His best secondary has been his low-80s change-up, which dives away from right-handed bats and hitters struggle to pick it up. He’ll toy with a sweeping slider and a firmer cutter, as well, though they lag behind the fastball/change combo.

Assuming Dzierwa holds this for a full season, he has a chance to be a top three round selection and operate as a starter in the minor leagues.

HT/WT: 6’3/200 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Evansville Memorial (IN) | Commitment: Indiana | Age: 19.3

A massive riser this past summer, Fisher has established himself as one of the top arms in the Midwest with a loud arsenal. He’s a physical presence on the mound with minimal effort and a quick right arm, releasing the baseball from a high three-quarters slot.

The fastball is explosive out of his hand with impressive spin rates, running up to 94 MPH with a ton of carry and slight cutting action. Hitters struggled to square up the heater up in the zone and Fisher should miss a healthy amount of bats with the pitch.

His upper-70s/low-80s breaking ball has more of a sweeper shape, though he’ll add more depth at times. There’s a firmer mid-80s cutter that gives him a bridge offering and he’ll flash a firm mid-80s change-up that has tailing action.

While he’s on the older side of the class, Fisher’s mix of stuff, strikes, and ease of operation will make him a favorite amongst scouting circles. He will be eligible in 2027 as a sophomore if he makes it to Indiana.

HT/WT: 6’6/210 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Irvington (CA) | Commitment: Oregon | Age: 18.5

At 6’6″, 210 pounds, Jaksa is not your typical catching prospect. Jaksa has an extra large frame with proportionate strength and long levers to his body, giving him ample projection to his figure.

While he’s gangly, he does a great job of controlling his limbs and body on both sides of the ball. At the plate, his plate discipline has very little warts and there’s a ton of power projection in the stick. He stays within the strike zone and maintains a high contact rate thanks to a consistent bat path through the zone.

He has a heavy barrel through the zone with natural loft and leverage, allowing him to tap into legitimate all-field power that should grade out as above-average or plus when all is said and done.

Behind the dish, Jaksa is rather mobile for his size thanks to quality athleticism. He’s a good receiver with a strong arm, as well. He’s got a good shot to stick back there, but if he has to move positions, he fits best in a corner outfield spot with his arm strength. Jaksa’s college commitment belongs to the Oregon Ducks.

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HT/WT: 6’4/175 | Bat/Throw: L/L | School: Prestonwood Christian Academy (TX) | Commitment: Texas | Age: 19

A stringbean of a human being, Mitchell excelled in multiple outings with Team USA, earning rave reviews amongst scouts for his dynamic one-two punch.

There’s a lot of Alton Davis to his profile, from the way his projectable body looks to the way he moves down the mound. Mitchell operates from an over-the-top arm slot with good arm speed and deception, generating good carry to his low-90s fastball that plays well up in the zone. He’ll add and subtract horizontal movement to the heater to both sides of the plate, too.

However, his best pitch is an upper-70s/low-80s curveball with big depth, bite, and some lateral movement. The pitch drops to the dirt out of his hand and tunnels well off the heater, giving hitters fits at the plate.

He’ll throw a decent low-80s change-up with fading action to righties only, too. As he fills out, he should see more velocity in the tank. He will turn 19 right before the draft, making him a draft-eligible sophomore if he makes it to Texas.

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HT/WT: 6’3/210 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Huntington Beach (CA) | Commitment: Mississippi State | Age: 18.11

Grindlinger has quietly had one of the better summer circuits of anyone in the class, hitting at every stop he’s been at. A physical catching prospect from Huntington Beach, Grindlinger is one of the best catch-and-throw guys in this class.

He has solid athleticism and moves well behind the dish with a very strong arm, throwing out would-be base stealers with ease on numerous occasions. He’s a near-lock to stay behind the plate long term. At the plate, he does expand the zone a bit, but he does a great job of fighting off strikeouts.

It’s a powerful swing with solid bat speed and he’s shown an ability to adjust to off-speed pitches, handling them well this summer. His swing incorporates a medium-sized leg kick before sticking to a wider base in two-strike counts.

He’ll pepper the gaps with line drives and there’s considerable raw juice in the bat during his BP rounds, primarily targeting his pull side. It’s a fun profile to dive into.

He’ll be on the older side, as he’ll turn 19 during All-Star Weekend in 2025, though he’s got the tools to be signed away from his Mississippi State commitment.

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HT/WT: 6’1/195 | Bat/Throw: L/L | School: Arizona State | Age: 21.1

After seeing limited time on the mound at UCLA, Jacobs transferred to Arizona State and broke out as a sophomore, striking out 102 batters in 66.1 innings.

An athletic and well-proportioned southpaw with big arm speed, Jacobs is a metric darling and has a ton of helium to his name after a strong summer showcase.

The fastball is quite electric. While the velocity sat in the low-90s primarily, Jacobs’ heater plays up thanks to its lively nature, possessing huge carry upstairs with good tailing action. Pair that with a lower release height and a flat approach angle and you’ve got the recipe for a whiff machine. Jacobs missed bats at a 33% clip in 2024, though that has come down slightly in 2025. It’s a very good offering. He’s more than just the heater, though.

His low-80s splitter has become his best secondary, flashing devilish depth and fade to right-handed hitters. There’s a firmer slider and a bigger curveball to round out the arsenal, too.

He’s shown better command of his secondaries and looks to vault himself into legitimate top two round conversation this spring.

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HT/WT: 6’5/241 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Corona del Sol (AZ) | Commitment: Texas | Age: 19

At 6’5, 241 pounds, Crossland has physicality that is unmatched by his peers on the mound. It’s a deep arsenal for Crossland, who has seen his velocity creep towards the mid-90s this summer and he’s flirted with triple digits in side sessions this fall.

Given his size and longer levers, he’s had trouble syncing up his body, leading to inconsistent command. The fastball has tremendous carry and slight cut, sitting primarily in the 91-95 MPH bucket this summer and in the mid-90s across shorter stints.

When he’s in the zone, it’s an overpowering pitch, though it’s the pitch most affected by his inconsistent mechanics. With that said, there’s good pitchability here. His low-mid 80s slider and upper-70s curveball flash potential, plus his mid-80s change provides a weapon against lefties.

The slider features more sweeping shape, while the curveball possesses more 11/5 shape with immense depth.

The cambio features good sink and fade, matching arm speed to the heater. The command will need to improve, but there’s a good mold for a development team to work with. He will be 19 on draft day and is committed to Texas.

HT/WT: 5’11/175 | Bat/Throw: L/L | School: Millikan (CA) | Commitment: Texas | Age: 18.6

If you’re looking for a Dillon Head/Braylon Payne clone in this class, look no further than Anthony Pack Jr. Pack is an exceptional athlete with a ton of twitch on both sides of the ball.

At the plate, Pack is a bit more of a slasher profile, though he’s got extremely quick hands, tight rotation, and bat speed that separates him a bit from his peers.

He’s employed more of a line-drive approach in recent viewings and while there’s some swing-and-miss, Pack is patient and racks up his walks. He’ll attack the gaps and utilize his plus speed to his advantage, plus there’s some pull side juice, too.

He’s a fit in center field long term thanks to the aforementioned plus speed, which enables him to get excellent reads off the bat and chase down fly balls with ease. He has the chance to be an exceptional defender when all is said and done. Overall, there’s a lot to like with the profile and there’s a good chance he’s a Day 1 prospect. Pack is committed to the University of Texas.

Film: TBA

HT/WT: 6’0/203 | Bat/Throw: R/L | School: Vanderbilt | Age: 21.9

An undersized southpaw from Texas, Thompson quietly had a fantastic sophomore campaign for the Commodores, striking out 74 batters in 52 innings with improved command in a starting role.

Thompson’s delivery features little effort and crossfire, creating deception for opposing batters. To go with that, Thompson hides the ball very well and features a high frontside with a fast left arm immediately following. This allows his low-90s heater to play up slightly from the velocity, though there’s other factors at play here.

The fastball is metrically sound with impressive carry and armside tail from a three-quarters release that features some flatness to the plate and has tickled 96 MPH. With added velocity, Thompson’s heater can be firmly placed in the “plus” bucket, though for now, it leans above-average.

Thompson’s low-80s cambio is dynamic, hitting the brakes hard halfway to the plate and tumbling away from the bats of right-handers, generating a 50% whiff rate on the Cape. In 2025, that whiff rate has skyrocketed to near 70%.

He has two breaking balls, with the low-80s slider featuring the highest upside. It’s a baby sweeper with the ability to land backfoot to righties. The mid-70s curveball brings added depth with similar spin metrics.

Overall, he’s a polished left-hander with consistent strikes and starter upside in pro ball.

HT/WT: 6’2/185 | Bat/Throw: L/R | School: Houston (TN) | Commitment: Georgia Tech | Age: 18.5

The top prospect in the state of Tennessee, Mitchell is a highly athletic specimen with looseness, twitch, and projection.

Mitchell’s swing is a bit funky, featuring plenty of movement as he loads deeply into his back leg, though his compact swing and superb bat speed help me produce quality line drive contact.

He’s more of a slasher right now, though there’s sneaky pop in the stick with the amount of bat speed he possesses. Mitchell’s speed and affinity for the gaps will be what drives his extra-base hits. Overall, it’s a polished offensive profile that fits at the top of the lineup.

Defensively, his twitch shines in the dirt. He’s rather rangy with quality jumps to his left and right, plus his overall instincts are solid. It’s an average arm, which leaves the idea of second base in mind, but he should get reps at shortstop once he transitions to the next level.

The 6’2, 185-pound infielder is committed to Georgia Tech.

HT/WT: 6’2/210 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Cal Baptist | Age: 21.3

After lighting the WAC on fire and earning first-team all-WAC honors, Dumesnil balled out with Brewster on the Cape, slashing .311/.378/.489 with sixteen extra-base hits. As a result, Dumesnil is now firmly a Day 1 prospect for 2025 and profiles as one of the best mid-major bats in the whole class.

There’s physicality in his 6’2, 210-pound frame and he has an extremely robust toolset. We’ll start at the plate, where Dumesnil’s bat speed and power stand out at first glance. It’s a simple operation with little wasted movements and a subtle toe-tap/weight shift that triggers the swing, followed by extremely quick hands and robust bat speed.

Dumesnil’s highly aggressive nature doesn’t hamper his pure bat-to-ball skills a ton and he likes to punish the baseball to all fields, including hammering the gaps and showing off his plus speed. He does have some warts with spin and scouts want to see the aggression simmer down, but this is a robust offensive profile.

In the field, Dumesnil has gotten chances in center field and right field, the former of which is his likely home. His speed allows him to cover plenty of ground and he’s already an advanced route-runner with a solid glove.

There’s first-round upside here.

HT/WT: 6’2/212 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Tennessee | Age: 21.3

A projectable flamethrower from the Midwest, Snead has been one of the best relievers in college baseball for the past two years. Snead’s arsenal isn’t tailored for whiffs, but it’s fantastic arm talent with more on the way given the wiry frame.

Snead’s sinker has jumped the 100 MPH barrier on multiple occasions in shorter stints, sitting in the mid-90s across lengthier outings with dynamic sink and run. He’s worked on a low-90s cutter to get hitters off the heater and it’s fared nicely, missing bats over 35% of the time.

Snead has changed out his bigger breaking ball with an inconsistent shape for a sharp curveball in the low-80s with shape and bite. He’s rarely used a change-up, too.

If Snead can improve the fringy command and find consistency with the breaking ball, he’ll jump up boards. He will start for Tony Vitello’s group this spring, though in pro ball, he may be suited more for a late-inning relief role with what he’s shown in the past.

Film: Louisiana State/Tennessee – April 13, 2024

HT/WT: 6’1/185 | Bat/Throw: L/R | School: Tokay (CA) | Commitment: Stanford | Age: 18.8

While his last name may tell you otherwise, now’s a great time to begin buying stock in Brock Sell.

Sell is an exceptionally twitchy athlete on the field and his game has blossomed over the past year, turning into one of the highest upside profiles in this class. His swing is as simple as they come.

There’s very few wasted movements in his load and the bat explodes through the zone, taking tight turns to the baseball and lacing line drives to all fields.

He can be aggressive and expand the zone a bit, but there’s minimal swing-and-miss to his game and he does a great job of consistently getting the barrel to the baseball.

It’s a hit-over-power profile right now, though he’s begun to tap into more pull-side juice. His hands are very quick and there’s impressive bat speed there.

Sell has been clocked as an above-average to plus runner and has the defensive chops to make a legitimate case to stay in center field.

The arm strength is certainly there, getting into the low-90s from the outfield, plus he’s hovered around 90 MPH on the bump. He is older for the class and committed to Stanford, which is something to keep an eye on, but the tools look too good to pass up right now.

Film: TBA

HT/WT: 6’0/200 | Bat/Throw: S/R | School: Puyallup (WA) | Commitment: Oregon State | Age: 18.10

One of the top two-way talents in the country, Pike is incredibly athletic and has a chance to go high on both sides of the ball. With that said, some teams prefer Pike on the mound, where he flashes loud stuff.

It’s an effortful delivery and he’s struggled to hold his velocity deep into outings, but he’s been up to 97 MPH with explosive arm speed. He’ll hold low-90s throughout deeper outings, mixing his fastball shape based on location.

It’s a steeper plane with running life at the knees and he’ll flash more carry on the top rail. His two breaking balls are dynamic and have wipeout potential. The mid-80s slider has exceptional late bite and two-plane shape, while the upper-70s curveball features more depth.

Both pitches have excellent spin rates, too. His mid-80s change-up lags behind these pitches. If teams prefer the switch-hitter, there’s the potential for solid power and defense on the left side of the infield.

He’s aggressive and can get out of sync from both sides of the plate, though he’s more polished from the right side. He has strong instincts on the dirt with loud arm strength, though his physical body may move him to third base.

If Pike makes it to campus, he’ll join Mitch Canham’s crew in Corvallis.

Film: TBA

HT/WT: 6’3/190 | Bat/Throw: L/R | School: Eastlake (CA) | Commitment: Oregon | Age: 18.8

Laya has gained significant helium in recent months thanks to a mixture of loud tools and an easy left-handed swing with projectable power. While he’s become more physical over the past calendar year, he’s not lost the athleticism that has scouts enamored on both sides of the ball.

There’s natural loft to his buttery smooth left-handed swing and loud bat speed, giving him substantial power projection as he continues to fill out his frame. He’s still rather projectable with lanky levers to his body.

The hit tool continues to improve, as well. His barrel accuracy and swing repeatability are improving, plus he’s gotten more consistent with keeping his chases to a minimum.

Defensively, Laya fits best in right field, though he has the speed to handle center field in a pinch. There’s a good case that his arm is the best on the West Coast, as he’s gotten up to 96 MPH from the grass with great carry and accuracy.

All in all, it’s an enticing profile. If he goes undrafted and makes it to Oregon, he’d be eligible again in 2028.

HT/WT: 6’6/195 | Bat/Throw: L/L | School: De La Salle (CA) | Commitment: Oklahoma | Age: 18.8

A prominent two-sport star, Blair’s toolset is tantalizing to baseball scouts. While he’s a top fifty recruit on the hardwood nationally, Blair’s projection, raw power, and defensive prowess put him on a high pedestal for baseball scouts.

At 6’6, 195 pounds, Blair is super lanky with a ton of physical projection remaining to his frame. He employs a very wide stance from the left side, taking up the whole box in some cases, though he’s working on repeating his swing consistently, as his levers create inconsistencies.

Scouts expect Blair to adjust and rein in his levers in due time. His plate discipline has little warts and he racks up walks at a solid rate, rarely expanding the zone. His power potential has scouts’ attention the most and for good reason.

Blair has already registered multiple EVs over 100 MPH in-game and his power translates to both sides of the ballpark. As he fills out, there’s a chance his power can reach the plus plateau.

Blair glides in the outfield with long strides and covers plenty of ground, plus his route-running is advanced. This gives him the chops to stick in center long term, though he’ll need to refine his footwork and jumps. He is expected to be a tough sign as a two-sport signee at Oklahoma.

Film: TBA

HT/WT: 6’0/190 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Pearland (TX) | Commitment: Texas A&M | Age: 18.8

One of the best two-way prospects in the country, Partida has excellent tools on both sides of the ball and impressed at every stop this summer.

While he’s already rather physical with minimal projection at 6’0, 190 pounds, Partida possesses a sublime approach at the plate with a loose swing and excellent bat-to-ball skills. Partida posted a 91% contact rate across a sizeable sample this summer with quick hands, good bat speed, and an accurate barrel.

It’s average power that plays best to his pull side and there’s a chance for above-average pop as he begins to lift the ball more. His body fits better at third base, but he’s a reliable defender at shortstop with great arm strength, soft hands, and good footwork.

As an arm, Partida has grown significantly on the bump. He’s been up to 97 MPH in shorter stints, sitting in the low-mid 90s with some steepness to the plate and tailing action away from lefties, some cut to righties.

His change-up has better potential than the curveball, hitting the brakes hard with good arm speed and tumbling life in the low-80s. The curveball has two-plane tilt in the mid-70s, though it can get soft at times. The two-way talent is committed to Texas A&M.

Film: TBA

HT/WT: 6’2/195 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Louisiana State | Age: 20.9

Between his frame and delivery, budding stuff, and model-friendly age, there’s a ton to like with Eyanson’s profile. His delivery is smooth and easy, displaying fluid movements down the bump and a higher arm slot that allows the breaking pitches to play well.

A natural supinator, Eyanson’s fastball sat in the low-90s this spring, but in shorter stints this summer, he ran the heater up to 97 MPH. It’s a cut-heavy heater that has struggled to miss bats given the steep plane, high release, and supination bias, but that can be a development focus for an organization.

Eyanson’s two breaking balls are the stars of the show. The low-80s slider flashes quality bite with late sweep and some depth, projecting as the bigger bat-misser right now. He can run it into the mid-80s with more firmness and scouts want to see more of that. The mid-70s curveball is a banger with big depth and Eyanson uses it more to land for strikes. There’s a splitter, too, though it’s seldom used.

After performing well in a big role for UC San Diego, Eyanson took his talents to Baton Rouge, where he has thrived in the Saturday role for the Tigers.

Film: TBA

HT/WT: 6’2/170 | Bat/Throw: L/L | School: Texas A&M | Age: 21.9

An uber-projectable southpaw, Sdao turned heads in a loud sophomore campaign that has seen him split time between the bullpen and the rotation. Sdao’s arm speed really stands out at first glance, maintaining it with all three of his pitches and working quickly down the bump with some deception.

The fastball has solid carry up in the zone with some slight cut, working primarily in the low-90s, though Sdao has reared back for 96 MPH on occasion.

The low-80s sweepy slider is the best secondary and got whiffs at a 44% clip in 2024. There’s some lift paired with ten inches of sweep in the pitch shape and he’s shown an ability to backfoot the pitch to righties. He turns over a quality mid-80s cambio, as well.

Unfortunately, Sdao underwent elbow surgery in September of 2024 and will miss the 2025 season as a result. His draft status may be a bit complicated by this, as Texas A&M is not shy with their NIL money, but Sdao’s track record of success and stuff has teams eager to take him.

HT/WT: 5’11/185 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Pope (GA) | Commitment: Florida State | Age: 18.9

While he’s a solid WR for Pope High School, Stuetzer is getting major attention from Georgia scouts because of his twitchy athleticism and speed.

He’s a physical specimen on the field, though he’s one of the quickest players in the class with plus or better speed that translates to the basepaths and outfield.

While there’s a good chance that he can stick in the infield, his range in center is exceptional with great reads, jumps, and closing speed. His arm strength is average at both positions, as well.

Offensively, Stuetzer has some warts, though his profile screams table-setter. It’s a compact bat path with a flatter plane that features loud bat speed and uber-quick hands. It’s a very simple swing, featuring little movements during his load, and he’ll abuse the gaps consistently. There’s some sneaky pop in the bat to his pull side, too.

Stuetzer is committed to play for Link Jarrett’s Florida State squad and he’d be eligible in 2028 as a junior.

HT/WT: 6’3/210 | Bat/Throw: L/L | School: Texas | Age: 22

Spencer was draft-eligible as a junior last year at Indiana State, but a lackluster performance saw him enter the portal and go to Texas. Max Weiner has transformed Spencer and turned him into one of the more solid senior profiles in the class.

Spencer has a true three-pitch mix, starting with a sinker in the mid-90s that has touched 98 MPH. He can add and subtract carry to it, though he’ll try to paint the edges and bore it in on the hands of lefties.

His upper-80s slider is a powerful offering with bullet-esque shape and snap, returning a whiff rate of 50% on the year. His biggest development is the upgraded cambio, which features heavy sinking life in the mid-80s and improved command.

He can still lose the command at times, but he’s limited the opposition to thirteen walks on the year in 31.2 innings.

If Spencer keeps this performance up, he’ll be one of the first seniors off the board and could fly through the minors.

HT/WT: 6’3/185 | Bat/Throw: L/L | School: Lyndon B. Johnson (TX) | Commitment: Texas A&M | Age: 18.4

An impressive athlete with a stringbean frame, Slawinski is a dynamic mover down the bump with tons of projection, deception, and pitchability that scouts covet. It’s a quick arm from a lower slot and natural deception, as he hides the ball well and creates some crossfire action.

Slawinski has yet to throw exceptionally hard, as he’s been in the 89-92 MPH bucket thus far and maxing out at 93 MPH, but the heater gets on hitters quickly with good life and command to both sides of the plate.

Given the projection and arm speed, there’s a good chance that Slawinski can throw much harder in the spring. His high-spin change-up is sold very well in the upper-70s, featuring tons of fading and tumble away from righties and excellent velocity separation from the heater.

The mid-70s breaking ball projects more as a two-plane curveball with good bite and shape, though he’ll manipulate the shape and present a pure sweeper. He projects to be 18.4 on draft day, which further helps his model-friendly traits.

It’s top 100 potential at the end of the day. Slawinski is committed to Michael Earley’s crew in College Station.

Film: TBA

HT/WT: 6’2/207 | Bat/Throw: L/L | School: Florida State | Age: 20.10

Williams spent his first year of college ball at Alabama before transferring and becoming a top-of-the-lineup power threat at Florida State, slashing .309/.382/.581 with 14 home runs in 62 games.

Williams is a physical left-handed bat with quite a bit of pop in the stick, posting a 90th percentile EV of 109 and a maximum EV of 114 in 2024. Williams is hitting the ball just as hard as he did in 2024, plus he’s beginning to tattoo the baseball in the air. His groundball rate has come down and his fly ball rate has gotten close to 30%.

With that said, Williams’ hit tool is a giant work in progress, displaying unhealthy chase rates above 40% and significant whiff concerns. The approach needs serious attention and he’ll need to lift the ball more, but he’s shown adaptability and has fought off massive strikeout rates in Tallahassee.

Given the physicality in his frame, Williams isn’t the fleetest of foot and his average arm will be suited best in left field. The power is the true selling point here.

Film: TBA

HT/WT: 5’8/180 | Bat/Throw: L/L | School: North Carolina | Age: 21.4

Looking for a high-floor table-setter to lead your lineup? Look no further than Kane Kepley.

Originally a member of the Liberty Flames, Kepley followed Scott Jackson to North Carolina, where Kepley will be tasked with replacing Vance Honeycutt in center field.

Kepley is built similarly to Cleveland farmhand Tommy Hawke, though Kepley has the better hit tool. Kepley’s pure contact skills are outrageously good and his approach is as pristine as it gets.

He’s not fazed by velocity or spin and posted a contact rate of 90% this spring before an 89% contact rate on the Cape. Kepley is relatively passive and chases at a minute rate, racking up a ton of walks and keeping strikeouts to a bare minimum.

The hit tool is miles ahead of the power in his compact frame, though there’s solid bat speed and some loft to his pull side. Defensively, Kepley has the speed, route-running, and instincts to play the “eight” at the collegiate level, though he may be destined for a left-field role down the road. It’s a limited upside profile, but there’s a very high floor to go with it.

HT/WT: 5’11/184 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Penn State | Age: 21

The first thing that stands out with Weingartner’s profile is how polished his offensive toolset is. Weingartner’s pure hit tool may be the best in college baseball, as he’s rarely whiffing on pitches, minimizing chases, and hammering pitches in the zone.

It’s a fantastic approach with excellent barrel control/consistency and some feel to lift the baseball over the fence. The pop in the bat is rather sneaky, as his frame is on the smaller side, but his maximum exit velocity has already touched the 110 MPH echelon in 2025.

It’s an athletic gait on the basepaths with solid speed, as well. On the defensive side, Weingartner has a good arm, though he’s ran into trouble with errors due to rushing plays. His athleticism fits best at shortstop, though this is a profile that could see time in center field at the next level.

At this rate, Weingartner projects to be the best bat in Penn State’s lineup and there’s a good chance he hears his name called within the first five rounds.

Film: TBA

HT/WT: 6’3/205 | Bat/Throw: L/R | School: Foothills Composite (AB) | Commitment: Miami | Age: 18.3

A physical left-handed hitter from Alberta, Piasentin has raised eyebrows amongst scouts for the past few months.

It’s explosive bat speed with some compactness already there, getting exit velocities that are encroaching the 110 MPH echelon with wood bats. Yes, wood bats. It’s a violent swing that’s tailormade to do damage in the air, especially against heaters.

He has handled velocity well across tournament events with the Canadian National Team, though he has shown struggles with spin to this point. There are similarities to current Rays farmhand Nathan Flewelling from last year’s class.

In the field, the body screams third base. He can get flat-footed and struggle to move fluidly to his left/right, but there’s no denying the arm strength here. He has the tools to stick at the hot corner, but a move to right field is in the cards.

He’ll be on the younger side of the class and has a commitment to the University of Miami.

HT/WT: 6’2/196 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Edmond Santa Fe (OK) | Commitment: Arkansas | Age: 18.9

Brumbaugh was one of the highest upside two-ways in the country as an underclassman, but an arm injury kept him off the mound this summer and scouts took notice of the bat.

He’s a toolshed with high-end athleticism and twitch, possessing loud offensive upside in the future. Brumbaugh has a strong lower half and utilizes it well in his swing, displaying solid hip/shoulder separation that leads to impressive bat speed, rotation, and barrel whip through the zone.

He’s produced impact to all fields this summer and while there’s some swing-and-miss, it’s hard to ignore the pure tools on display.

Defensively, he has the arm strength to handle shortstop, plus he has soft hands, range, and great defensive instincts. He can make throws from many angles and has electric flair to his game.

There’s little doubt that he moves away from an up-the-middle spot moving forward. If teams want to see him back on the mound, he’s a legit relief prospect with a mid-90s heater at his best and a diabolically good mid-80s slider. Brumbaugh is slated to attend classes at Arkansas if he goes unselected.

HT/WT: 6’0/178 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Southern Miss | Age: 21.7

An athletically gifted right-hander, Middleton has made the transition from reliever to starter and signs point to him starting at the next level.

It’s exceptional arm speed from a higher slot, which has allowed him to generate good carry to the heater. With that said, the fastball doesn’t miss a ton of bats at this time. He has touched 98 MPH in starts and sits in the 93-96 MPH range consistently, manipulating pitch shape at times. Sometimes he’ll cut the ball, other times he’ll add tailing life. There’s very good extension down the mound, as well. It’s an interesting mold of clay.

The tightly-spun slider in the upper-80s is the best offering in his arsenal, though. A gyro breaker with plenty of depth, the pitch regularly touches 90 MPH and grades out well. He’ll toy with a hard change-up in the upper-80s, playing well against lefties when he executes.

Given the athleticism and pitch mix, a starting role is possible at the next level. If not, he could be a quick-moving reliever.

HT/WT: 6’1/190 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Florida State | Age: 21.4

After spending his first collegiate campaign at North Florida, Lodise transferred to Florida State and has burst onto the draft scene with a scorching hot start to his junior year.

It’s a power-over-hit profile for Lodise, who possesses big bat speed from the right side with intent to pull the baseball and lace line drives. Lodise handles fastballs well and does a good job of getting to higher-end power in his profile, boasting a 112 max EV in 2025.

He is susceptible to spin and features an ultra-aggressive approach at the plate, which will lead to strikeouts piling up at times.

The biggest development in Lodise’s profile is the uptick in defensive potential. He’s a twitchy athlete with legitimate range, soft hands, and above-average arm strength across the diamond. The likelihood that he sticks on the left side of the dirt is rather high.

Assuming this pace continues throughout ACC play, Lodise is playing himself into first-day conversations. For now, he’s just outside.

HT/WT: 6’1/200 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Mississippi | Age: 21.3

After adding more than ten pounds of muscle to his frame during the off-season, Hill has found himself gathering some helium to start the 2025 season. Hill was impressive in our look during the Shriners Classic, going 5-for-9 with two home runs and a triple against Arizona, Texas, and Clemson, three quality opponents.

The biggest question mark coming into the season was his power, as he had only three home runs to his name in 2024. He’s already exceeded that total in twenty-one games in 2025 and he’s shown good pop to both sides of the ballpark thanks to quick hands and very good bat speed. To pair with the power uptick, Hill possesses strong bat-to-ball skills with a willingness to hit to all parts of the field.

It’s a strong offensive profile that is beginning to look better and better.

Hill has flipped between second and third base to open the 2025 campaign and has flashed solid tools at both positions. It’s a strong arm across the diamond with a smooth glove and range. He’ll likely stay up the middle and should get some run at shortstop at the next level.

HT/WT: 5’11/180 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Georgia Tech | Age: 21.8

Lodise spent the first two years of his collegiate career at DII Augusta University, where he slashed .350/.450/.584 with 23 home runs and 44 stolen bases. During this past portal cycle, Lodise went north and enrolled at Georgia Tech, where he’ll replace Payton Green in the Yellow Jackets infield.

He’s got twitchy actions on both sides of the ball and it’s a smattering of average or better tools throughout his profile. The swing is more linear than it is lofted, meaning he’s more of a line drive hitter with a flatter swing plane.

He’ll attack the gaps and shoot liners back up the middle primarily, though he’s shown some feel to lift the ball to his pull-side. Lodise doesn’t chase a ton, taking his walks in bunches, and the pure contact skills are there.

Furthermore, Lodise can be a threat on the basepaths, flashing above-average speed. In the field, he projects more as a utility type, though the twitch, actions, and range lead some to believe that he can handle the “six” long term. He has looked very comfortable in the ACC.

HT/WT: 6’5/205 | Bat/Throw: L/L | School: Tamaqua Area (PA) | Commitment: Pittsburgh | Age: 18.5

An uber-projectable specimen from Pennsylvania, Ligenza broke out at the Area Code Games with an eye-opening display of power/speed tools.

It’s significant impact from the left side of the plate with a thunderous barrel through the zone with tons of bat speed. It’s plus power potential given the projection to his frame at 6’5, 205 pounds. His swing can get unknotted due to the length of his limbs, plus his lower half tends to get stiff, which does lead to some swing-and-miss to his game.

With that said, he’ll benefit heavily from a development program that can get his swing in control.

To add to the tools, Ligenza moves very well for his size and has been clocked running 6.4 60 times as recently as February. He fits in a corner outfield spot with an average arm and range to his game.

Assuming a team can buy him out of his Pitt commitment, Ligenza is a prospect who should prosper in pro ball.

HT/WT: 6’2/210 | Bat/Throw: L/R | School: Long Reach (MD) | Commitment: NC State | Age: 18.2

West boasts a powerful and athletic build with a sweet left-handed swing that scouts have fallen in love with in recent months. He employs a slightly open stance from the left side with excellent hip/shoulder separation and little effort to a powerful swing.

There’s a ton of bat speed with a flatter swing plane, though he’s shown the ability to generate leverage and lift the ball to his pull-side with authority. His swing can get long and off-balance, plus he’s a bit aggressive, but that can be cleaned up with player development programs.

His offensive upside is considerable with this in mind. In the dirt, West possesses smooth hands, body control, and a strong arm across the diamond.

His body profile suggests a move to his right is possible down the line, though his quick release and instincts give him a shot at shortstop. He’ll be on the younger side of the class at 18.2 on draft day, too. West is committed to Elliott Avent’s crew in Raleigh.

HT/WT: 6’2/190 | Bat/Throw: L/R | School: Newnan (GA) | Commitment: Clemson | Age: 18.7

A long-levered infielder from the state of Georgia, Kilby is one of the more underrated bats in the entire 2025 class.

It’s a smooth left-handed swing with little wasted movements, balance, and exquisite barrel control through the zone. He generates a good bit of leverage with a firm frontside and displays a short route to the baseball with legitimate bat speed.

There’s very little swing-and-miss to his game and he stays within the zone consistently, drawing a copious amount of walks. The power emphasis plays best to the gaps presently, though he’s flashed above-average raw juice to right field in batting practice.

As a defender, Kilby is suited best on the left side of the infield. He’s got the range and footwork to work at shortstop, as well as the arm strength, though as he physically matures, his body may fit better at third base. There’s an outside chance that he can play in the outfield with the speed he possesses, too.

It’s a model-friendly profile given his offensive potential, athleticism, and age on draft day. Kilby is committed to attending Clemson if he makes it to campus.

HT/WT: 6’2/200 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: St. Frederick (LA) | Commitment: Louisiana State | Age: 19.1

An athletic freak from the state of Louisiana, Patrick is a physical outfielder who may surprise people with his power/speed potential. He’s a violent rotator from the right side of the dish with explosive bat speed and quick hands built to do damage on the inner third of the zone.

He does struggle slightly with pitches on the outer half, but Patrick’s swing is short and compact, lacing line drives to all fields and displaying a mature approach.

Patrick’s biggest asset is his speed, which grades out as double-plus. He projects to be a menace on the basepaths and an ability to cover plenty of ground in the outfield. He can play all three outfield spots, though his future home is likely right field given the physicality to his frame.

His premier arm strength would play perfectly in that role, plus his range, jumps, and athletic nature helps his advanced defensive instincts. He is on the older side of the class, as he projects to be 19.1 on draft day, though it’s hard to ignore the toolset.

Patrick is one of the higher-ranked Louisiana State recruits.

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HT/WT: 6’5/215 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Oaks Christian (CA) | Commitment: Louisiana State | Age: 18.4

Another reclassification from the 2026 ranks, Young is as tooled up as they come. Young is an extremely tall, lanky prospect with a ton of projection remaining to his frame, plus he’s an excellent athlete on the field.

The raw power in his profile is one of the more enticing in the class, grading out as easily plus and some may even put a double-plus grade on it. It’s a heavy barrel with a ton of bat speed and torque in the swing, allowing the ball to fly off the bat. It plays to both sides of the ballpark and he’s already registered 105+ MPH exit velocities with wood bats.

The hit tool is a work in progress, as an inconsistent and steep bat path and whiffs have hampered him. He’ll need to iron out the kinks to live up to the sky-high offensive potential.

Defensively, he has loud arm strength and projects best as a third baseman or right fielder as a result. His footwork at third base needs some work, but he has good range and actions at the position.

Young is related to former big leaguers Delmon and Dmitri Young and will now be on the younger side of the class. He is committed to Louisiana State.

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HT/WT: 6’0/185 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Davie County (NC) | Commitment: Mississippi | Age: 18.4

James is one of the more potent offensive profiles in this draft class.

A potential leadoff sparkplug type of bat, James has torched opposing pitching this summer, including a record performance at 17U WWBA in Georgia, where he set a record with 22 hits throughout the tournament.

James is an aggressive hitter who expands the zone at a high clip, but he’s able to get the barrel to the ball consistently. It’s very quick hands with power that presently plays to the gaps, though there’s been some inconsistencies with his pure contact.

Strikeouts were a concern this summer and he seldom takes walks. With that said, if James can limit the strikeouts and shore up the contact, he has the pedigree to find his way back up draft boards. His power has upticked over the past calendar year and it projects as average or better.

There’s a solid chance he can stick at shortstop, as he’s shown off great range, smooth actions, and a sound internal clock at the position. In the off chance that he moves off the position, he’ll likely end up at second base, though he’s gotten some run in center field this summer. If James makes it to Oxford, he’ll be eligible as a junior in 2028.

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HT/WT: 5’9/190 | Bat/Throw: L/R | School: Arkansas | Age: 21.6

After slashing .288/.413/.514 with ten bombs as a freshman at Florida Gulf Coast, Davalan entered the portal and took his talents to Arkansas for his draft-eligible sophomore campaign.

So far, the move is paying significant dividends for both team and player, as Davalan has been a catalyst atop the Razorbacks lineup.

Boasting a compact frame with strength packed into it, Davalan has torched the baseball, eclipsing the 110 MPH barrier already and flashing pop to both sides of the field. His size limits his power projection, but it’s sneaky power. To date, he’s not been overwhelmed by better stuff, posting a contact rate over 90% and flashing no weaknesses against any pitch. He’s posted fourteen walks to six strikeouts, as well.

It’s a fun offensive package. On the defensive side, he’s got utility to him. He has played all three outfield spots and even second base, though he’ll likely settle into a second base/left field profile at the next level due to average speed and limited arm strength.

HT/WT: 6’3/175 | Bat/Throw: L/R | School: Cinco Ranch (TX) | Commitment: Texas Christian | Age: 18.2

An athletic and projectable infielder, Franco has risen up the ranks over the past year thanks to a solid toolset. Franco is a great athlete with a long, lean body type that oozes projection. Franco has very quick hands and rotates well, displaying budding bat speed and fluidity throughout a beautifully balanced left-handed swing.

There’s some loft already present and utilizes his lower half well, meaning there’s a solid chance that he achieves average or better power as he grows into his body. His contact quality is improving as time goes on and his plate discipline is selective, waiting for his pitch to attack.

He does a great job of staying within the zone and minimizing chases, though he did boast an elevated whiff rate this summer. He’s got the defensive chops to stay at shortstop, as he has soft hands, fluid motions, and a strong arm across the diamond.

As he fills out, he may have to move to the hot corner. The projection surrounding Franco’s profile is the selling point and if he can add weight and improve his contact further, the Texas Christian commit will be one of the first preps off the board.

HT/WT: 5’8/188 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Auburn | Age: 21.4

After spending two seasons at South Florida, Snow took his talents to Auburn, where he’s found his stride offensively after a subpar sophomore campaign.

He’s not the biggest specimen on the field, but don’t let the size fool you. Snow is rather athletic and has torched the baseball in 2025, as his maximum exit velocity has encroached on the 110 MPH territory. It’s exceptional barrel consistency and bat-to-ball skills, as Snow is posting a contact rate over 90% to this point.

What Auburn has managed to do here is simply fascinating.

He’ll utilize the whole field and has begun to pull the ball more, too, though having the pop to the opposite field gap is beneficial.

Defensively, Snow has been playing at third base primarily, but his size and tools fit better at second base.

HT/WT: 6’4/195 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Hebron Christian Academy (GA) | Commitment: Georgia | Age: 18.10

Showcasing electric arm speed and present velocity, Livingston is a projectable right-hander from Georgia that has flashed premium stuff over the past calendar year.

His fastball has the chance to reach upper-90s in the near future, as the arm speed and projection are key indicators for hard throwers. The fastball misses bats based on velocity rather than shape right now, as there’s minimal high-end carry and more running life at times. With that said, he’s up to 96 MPH at his peak and will hold low-90s throughout outings.

He has two breakers that can blend together, but the low-80s slider flashes quality sweep and bite while the curveball has more depth. The slider is the better of the two at the present. He has feel for a cambio, though he doesn’t utilize it a ton.

Livingston may choose to attend Georgia to add weight and flash more premium stuff, but there’s a good mold to work with here if he gets paid.

HT/WT: 6’4/228 | Bat/Throw: L/L | School: Oregon State | Age: 21.8

Keljo is a lean, projectable southpaw who was stellar out of the Oregon State bullpen in 2024, but he’s been the Friday guy for the Beavers in 2025.

There’s not a ton of effort to his delivery and there’s solid arm speed with a near over-the-top arm slot, driving down the mound with power. Keljo’s heater is his primary offering and for good reason.

He generates a ton of backspin and carry from a 6.4 foot release height and has comfortably sat in the 92-95 MPH range this summer, reaching back for 96-97 MPH when needed. He misses bats at a good clip and the pitch is excellent at generating chases, especially when he adds tail away from righties.

His primary secondary is a two-plane slider in the upper-70s/low-80s that lacks power and bite, but it’s flashed average potential. The change-up is rarely seen by opposing hitters, but it has decent tumble.

If worst comes to worst, Keljo will be a reliable bullpen stalwart who can close games for a minor league squad.

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HT/WT: 6’5/234 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Florida State | Age: 21.5

The latest Leiter to work his way through the ranks, Cam transferred from UCF to Florida State and found immediate success in the rotation.

While an injury cut his season short to just seven appearances, Leiter’s stuff took a big jump forward under new coaching. Leiter’s fastball has gotten up to 99 MPH and he’ll hold mid-90s velocity deep into starts, missing bats thanks to a low release and elite extension despite modest shape.

The upper-80s/low-90s slider is a powerful offering, flashing cutter-esque shape, and became Leiter’s go-to swing-and-miss offering. It projects better than the low-80s curveball presently, though that pitch has exceptional depth and spin, plus there’s better command and feel.

There’s a mid-80s change-up in his arsenal, too, giving him a viable weapon against left-handed hitters. It has the makings of a power offering, though it can get a bit inconsistent.

Unfortunately, Leiter had shoulder surgery in the fall and won’t see the mound in Tallahassee this spring.

HT/WT: 6’2/225 | Bat/Throw: S/L | School: Orange Lutheran (CA) | Commitment: Texas A&M | Age: 18.5

Orange Lutheran continues to churn out quality prospects, as Hartshorn is the next in a long line of top prospects to hail from the school. A physical figure in the box, Hartshorn is incredibly athletic for his size and projects to be on the younger side of the class at 18.5 on draft day.

Hartshorn hit exclusively as a right-handed hitter last summer and decided to flip to the left side in 2024, strictly hitting as a lefty this summer. Hartshorn’s bat speed stands out and while the swing can get a bit handsy, he coils his body very well and produces loud power off the bat.

There’s very little whiffs in his profile, as well, especially against heaters. He doesn’t sell out for power and will slash the line around the ballpark. He’s a solid average or better runner and has the athleticism to handle a corner outfield spot, where he’s shown the arm strength to handle right field.

Should he outgrow his athleticism, he would fit best at first base, though that doesn’t seem to be in the cards just yet. Should he make it to campus, he’ll attend Texas A&M.

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HT/WT: 5’11/189 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Florida | Age: 21.8

Cyr was a name with significant draft interest out of high school, though he ultimately wound up in Coral Gables and lit up the ACC as a true freshman, slashing .305/.427/.620 with 17 bombs.

He was on pace to come close to those numbers as a sophomore, though a season-ending thumb injury in early April derailed his campaign. He has changed zip codes and enrolled at Florida since then and will face a bigger challenge in 2025.

Cyr loves pulling the baseball and hammers heaters left in the zone in that direction, displaying average or better power to that side of the field despite his smaller frame thanks to loud bat speed.

Cyr doesn’t expand the zone at a high clip, but he’s had his fair share of issues with off-speed pitches and will need to improve upon that this spring.

As a defender, Cyr projects more as a second baseman given the frame, though he’s got solid twitchiness and covers quite a bit of ground as a result.

HT/WT: 5’11/178 | Bat/Throw: L/R | School: Arizona | Age: 21.9

Despite White’s shorter stature, he is one of the more powerful bats in this draft class.

There’s quite a bit ongoing during his load, but White’s hands are explosively quick and he launches the barrel through the zone at insane speed, allowing him to tap into legitimate plus raw power to all fields.

There’s legitimately feel to lift the baseball at a consistent rate, posting a fly ball rate of 42%. There are questions about the pure contact skills, though. He added more aggression to his approach in 2024 and began chasing more frequently, plus his whiff rate did jump up slightly.

At best, this is a bat with a 40-hit tool and 55 or better power. White’s range is limited due to his fringe-average speed and choppy footwork in the dirt, which means his likely home will be second base moving forward.

HT/WT: 6’2/180 | Bat/Throw: S/L | School: Klein Cain (TX) | Commitment: Texas A&M | Age: 18.10

A super twitchy athlete that can switch-hit, Bullard is gaining significant steam this spring as a helium guy.

He’s a legitimate center field prospect with tons of speed and the offensive tools are beginning to show up at the plate. It’s already impressive bat speed from both sides and replicates both swings well, though there’s some noise to iron out at the next level.

The swing decisions have begun to improve and the adjustability is there in the swing. He projects to be a solid hitter from both sides and has begun to show some power in the stick. As he physically matures, he’ll begin to tap into more power, which projects as fringe-average to average currently.

Defensively, it’s a ton of range in center. Bullard glides in the outfield and utilizes his plus speed to his advantage, gobbling up flyballs with ease. It’ll be a tough sign away from a Texas A&M commitment, but finding guys with this kind of twitch and budding tools is rare.

HT/WT: 6’5/225 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Tennessee | Age: 21.1

After spending two seasons in the bullpen at Kennesaw State, Franklin returned home to Tennessee and has found himself as a late-inning flamethrower for Tony Vitello’s crew.

To this point, Franklin has been more of a one-trick pony with an electric fastball. In 2025, he’s averaged 96 MPH on the heater with exceptional carry upstairs, as well as some cutting action. Against Oklahoma State in early March, Franklin hit 102 MPH, the hardest of his career.

He misses bats frequently with the pitch and offers a cutter in the low-90s that plays off the heater. He’s tinkered with a handful of breaking balls, throwing them with firmness in the low-80s, though command is lacking at this time.

Secondary development will be key for Franklin’s arsenal moving forward, but it’s hard to ignore how good of a foundation is set with the fastball itself.

HT/WT: 6’3/185 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Middle Tennessee State | Age: 20.11

Phillips is a two-way player at Middle Tennessee State, and while his freshmen campaign had its rough patches, he impressed plenty of scouts with his fall performance on the bump and projects there in pro ball.

Phillips’ fastball and slider saw velocity upticks this fall and he did this while maintaining an effortless delivery. His fastball shape is a bit dead-zone and he lacks sufficient extension, but Phillips has seen his velocity jump more into the mid-90s and he’s touched 97 MPH this fall.

The slider has jumped more into the mid-80s with good bite and two-plane break, though it’s his change-up that projects the best. Featuring solid velocity separation from the fastball in the upper-70s, Phillips’ cambio hits the brakes hard and tumbles heavily away from lefties.

There’s good pitchability in his game, too. He’s eligible as a sophomore and has put himself in line for a nice payday in the early rounds of Day 2, though he’ll need to miss more bats in the spring to jump into another tier amongst the arms in this class.

HT/WT: 6’1/193 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: A.L. Brown (NC) | Commitment: NC State | Age: 18.5

A two-sport athlete from Kannapolis, Gray sprung onto the draft scene during an outstanding outing at NPI, striking out seven batters and walking none with explosive traits. Gray’s frame is lean and athletic, possessing good projection overall with strength in his lower half.

It’s a longer arm swing behind the back, but there’s explosive arm speed from a three-quarters arm slot. The fastball has tickled 97 MPH this spring and he’ll hold mid-90s velocity with running action at the knees and some carry upstairs. It’s a high spin offering that jumps on hitters quickly and he throws a good amount of strikes with it.

He leaned heavily on the heater, though there’s a good two-plane curveball with snap and depth in the upper-70s. He’ll throw in a low-80s cambio, as well. Secondary improvement will be key, but there are not many heaters better than this in the prep class. Gray is committed to NC State.

HT/WT: 6’2/207 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Auburn | Age: 21

A member of the 18U National Team in 2022, Tilly is a draft-eligible sophomore that has an intriguing future on the bump.

For starters, he’s yet to start a game at the collegiate level, but his athleticism and repeatable delivery point towards a starting role at the next level, à la Griffin Herring. Tilly has touched 95 MPH with his heater, sitting routinely in the low-90s with considerable ride and some cut to it.

Command can come and go with the heater, especially since he hammers the gloveside of the plate heavily, but hitters struggle to catch up to the pitch above the letters.

His low-80s slider is spun incredibly hard, averaging close to 2,900 RPMs and jumping the 3K spin barrier routinely. There’s some depth to the offering, but it generates close to twenty inches of sweep and misses bats routinely.

The splitter has taken a step forward, as well, falling to the dirt with a significant spin differential to the fastball and slider. Tilly turns 21 at the end of June, making him one of the youngest guys in the class.

Expect him to be taken somewhere between the 4th and 6th rounds.

HT/WT: 6’3/240 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Arkansas | Age: 21.6

Primarily a reliever for Arkansas this spring, Foutch is a massive human being with extremely broad shoulders and strength throughout his frame. There’s a lot to like with his durable frame, delivery, and pure stuff, giving him enough to see a starting role in the near future.

Foutch has an easy and deceptive delivery from the right side, hiding the ball well and putting his body into sound positions down the mound.

As a result, he’s able to throw extremely hard, touching triple digits on several occasions. Foutch relies on the heater heavily, sitting in the upper-90s with a ton of running life and some sink. He has feel to command it upstairs for whiffs, but it’s a pitch designed to create firewood and induce grounders.

Secondary command is a work-in-progress, though both the slider and splitter flash upside. The slider has firm gyro shape in the mid-80s and the splitter dives away from barrels hard with excellent separation off the heat. If the command comes, expect Foutch to go high.

HT/WT: 6’2/185 | Bat/Throw: L/R | School: Franklin County (GA) | Commitment: Georgia | Age: 18.8

Peeples was a big riser as a junior in this class, and while he’s run into some warts this summer, he performed consistently across all stops and is a name to know in the state of Georgia.

We’ll start with the tools at the plate, which are as smooth as they come. It’s a gorgeous left-handed swing with quick hands, budding bat speed, and whippiness through the zone. He keeps it simple with little movement pre-pitch and he utilizes an optimized bat path and great rotation in his swing.

Adjustability to off-speed pitches is present, though he’ll need to manipulate the barrel moving forward. As he continues to grow, he’ll add more power, though there’s already present thump in the stick.

There’s a good chance that he’ll hit for average and power at the next level. Peeples has the tools to be a center fielder right now, though he’s destined for a corner outfield spot as he matures physically. He has very solid route running, above-average speed, and a strong, accurate arm. Peeples is committed to Georgia, less than an hour from his hometown of Lavonia.

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HT/WT: 6’2/195 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Texas Tech | Age: 21.10

Originally a two-way player when arriving in Lubbock, Bravo has ditched the pitching for the bat and became a doubles machine this past spring, finishing top five in the Big 12 with 21 doubles.

Bravo’s spray chart is a thing of beauty, utilizing the whole field to his advantage and the power has jumped up. His swing is a bit flatter and finely tuned for line drives, though he’s exceeded the 110 MPH barrier on numerous occasions, and added loft will lead to more over-the-fence production.

Bravo’s operation is very quiet and there’s solid bat speed through the zone, plus Bravo’s bat-to-ball skills stand out and feature little warts with off-speed pitches. He hammers righties in particular and if there’s any complaint, it’s his struggles against higher-end velocity and bloated chase rates. It’ll need to be adjusted, but this is a good mold of clay to work with.

Defensively, Bravo played all three outfield spots in 2024, fitting best in left field. He’s got average to above-average speed and has decent route-running, though as he fills out his frame, he’ll likely move over there full-time.

With that said, Bravo is slated to open the 2025 season at second base for the Red Raiders.

HT/WT: 6’1/195 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: R. Nelson Snider (IN) | Commitment: Notre Dame | Age: 18.8

While he’s a four-star safety recruit in football, Logan has turned some eyes as a baseball prospect in the past calendar year.

At 6’1, 195 pounds, Logan added ten pounds of muscle to his frame and hasn’t lost the explosiveness that he possesses, turning in one of the best performances at this year’s Super 60. The potential for an impactful speed/power profile is there.

There’s immense bat speed from the right side with feel for loft and an ability to hammer the gaps consistently for extra bases, where he’s able to show off his 6.4 60 speed. This speed translates to center field, where Logan is an exceptional route-runner and has a ton of range. He posted healthy contact and chase rates last summer, too.

While it may take a bag to snag Logan away from his football commitment, the tools are loud and scouts are taking notice. Prying him away from Notre Dame would be a big win.

HT/WT: 6’6/195 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: SUNY Niagara | Age: 19.5

At 6’6, 195 pounds, Barr has truly blossomed in the past few months, as his body has begun to fill out and his velocity has ticked up.

Barr is still highly projectable, but he’s more than just a projection play. It’s a legitimate arsenal with an operation that’s got some uniqueness to it.

Barr’s velocity has jumped into the mid-90s, peaking at 98 MPH, with noticeable tail through the zone thanks to his low arm slot and release. There’s modest carry to the offering, though it’ll play as a heavy two-seam/sinker variation.

It doesn’t just end there.

Barr’s feel to spin is insane, as he can approach the 3,000 RPM barrier with ease. There’s three variations of the breaking ball, but the primary breaker is a sweeping breaker that generates over ten inches of sweep on average. The cutter isn’t far behind, showcasing a firmer shape to keep hitters off the heater, plus there’s a bigger bender.

Given the projection, stuff, and freshness in the profile, Barr is a high upside pick that should garner early Day 2 money, if not late Day 1.

HT/WT: 6’3/230 | Bat/Throw: L/R | School: UC Irvine | Age: 21.3

Martinez has been one of the best hitters in the entire country the past two seasons, slashing .353/.446/.552 with more walks than strikeouts. There’s very little flaws with his pure contact and his spray chart is a thing of beauty, slashing the baseball to every quadrant of the field possible.

While the pure batting average isn’t as impressive as his freshmen campaign, Martinez posted a 96% in-zone contact rate, which is otherworldly.

His chase rates are a bit higher than you’d like, but it’s fine with his bat-to-ball skills and barrel manipulation. He hasn’t sold out for big power numbers just yet, but there’s good raw juice in the bat to the pull side.

Defensively, his below-average speed and lack of athleticism relegate him to a first base role long term. The bat will need to perform at the next level, but it’s a good combination of hit and power.

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HT/WT: 5’11/150 | Bat/Throw: L/L | School: Iowa | Age: 21.11

A draft-eligible sophomore during the 2024 season, Obermueller was drafted in the 19th round by the Rangers, but chose to return to Iowa City.

He’s a highly athletic southpaw with very good data, though strike-throwing has been a concern thus far. In 2025, that has changed.

Obermueller’s fastball strike percentage has jumped up significantly and he’s throwing a bit harder, sitting near 92 MPH and hitting 97 MPH at his peak. It’s a sinker variant with plenty of running life thanks to his extemely low release height (under five feet) and he’s able to generate a ton of extension from a slightly wider angle to the plate.

His calling card has been a huge sweeper in the low-80s with high spin rates, cracking the 3,000 RPM barrier routinely, and averaging close to eighteen inches of sweep thus far. He’ll need to work on garnering more chases and deploying a third pitch, as his change-up is a work in progress, but it’s hard to envision Obermueller walking away from significant money this time around.

HT/WT: 6’0/205 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Hamilton (AZ) | Commitment: Texas A&M | Age: 19

A physical prospect out of the state of Arizona, Kellner has a well-proportioned frame with plenty of strength throughout and a well-rounded offensive profile that bodes well for his draft stock.

Kellner keeps it simple at the dish with minimal movement in his load, utilizing an upright stance and taking tight turns to the baseball. He’s able to generate good leverage and uses his lower half well, allowing him to separate and punish the pull side.

His bat-to-ball skills have improved and he’s shown adjustability, though he can struggle on the inner third. Kellner’s power grades out to average and he’s a solid runner with a good first step out of the box.

Defensively, his physicality will likely push him to second or third base. He’s a steady defender with good footwork, soft hands, and quality arm strength. He has tried out in the outfield during showcases, as well, displaying supreme arm strength with accuracy.

Kellner will be 19 on draft day and will be eligible as a sophomore at Texas A&M.

HT/WT: 6’3/230 | Bat/Throw: L/L | School: Arkansas | Age: 21.3

After excelling as a true freshman at Ohio State, Beidelschies turned into one of the best starters in the Big Ten in 2024, striking out 91 batters in 84.2 innings.

A physical southpaw, Beidelschies works with a shorter arm swing and some deception. He relies heavily upon his fastball/slider combination, throwing both at an 89% clip in 2024.

The fastball can be explosive upstairs in the low-to-mid 90s, getting up to 98 MPH. It can get steep when pitching down in the zone, but there’s exceptional carry on the top rail, and will miss bats at a high clip.

The mid-80s slider is equally devastating when he’s on. It’s a firm breaker with lower spin, but fantastic bite and backfoot capabilities to righties.

He has feel for a firm mid-80s change-up that projects as average and a deeper curveball, but that’s used sparingly. There’s a need for more development in a third pitch to stave off relief risk. He was one of the most prized arms in the portal and will pitch for Arkansas in 2025.

HT/WT: 6’2/225 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Lutheran South Academy (TX) | Commitment: Louisiana State | Age: 18.6

If you’re looking for the slugger of this prep class, look no further than Omar Serna. At 6’2, 225 pounds, he’s a menacing presence in the box with a swing that is tailor-made for damage. Serna generates a ton of torque from an even stance with excellent hip/shoulder separation and robust bat speed.

Add in natural loft and leverage and you have the recipe for plus, potentially double-plus, power potential. The hit tool is a bit shaky, as Serna is aggressive and doesn’t have to bat-to-ball skills of his peers, but it has gotten better within the past calendar year.

It’s a profile that is rather reminiscent of Gary Sanchez. On the defensive side, Serna is renowned for his strong throwing arm, which has been clocked into the mid-80s in showcase settings.

His footwork and blocking skills are still a bit raw, but there’s time to refine those actions. If he makes it to Louisiana State, he’ll be eligible as a junior in 2028.

HT/WT: 6’3/215 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Poly Prep Country Day (NY) | Commitment: Duke | Age: 17.11

Another two-way talent in this class, de Jong is a lanky, physical specimen that many prefer as an arm. He controls his body well and moves fluidly down the mound, requiring little to no effort in his delivery. There’s good arm speed and pitchability in his profile, plus he fills up the strike zone with all three of his pitches.

The heater is more of a dead-zone shape and doesn’t miss a ton of bats, but he sits in the 92-94 MPH bucket consistently and has crept into the mid-90s in shorter stints this summer. He’s likely a sinker guy at the next level, though his deception helps it play up a bit.

His upper-70s curveball can get a bit slurvy, but it’s a true sweeper with up to 15+ inches of horizontal movement and good depth. It tunnels off the heater well and breaks sharply away from righties.

The change-up is a viable weapon to lefties with firm shape, too. If scouts prefer the bat, it’s potentially big right-handed pop with bat speed and leverage, though there’s swing-and-miss to his profile. De Jong won’t turn 18 until after the draft, which helps him become more of a model-friendly prospect. He’d be eligible as a junior in 2028 out of Duke if he goes to campus.

HT/WT: 6’0/225 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Dallas Baptist | Age: 21.9

The best way to describe Grant Jay? Super powerful.

The brick wall of a human being is amongst the most powerful bats in all of college baseball, registering exit velocities north of 110 MPH on a consistent basis. It’s a swing that’s tailormade for lofting the baseball, as Jay has a ludicrous 50% flyball rate in 2025.

With that said, there’s definite swing-and-miss concerns with his profile, though given the power available in the stick, it’s a trade-off teams will take. To pair with the loud power, Jay has really good arm strength behind the plate. His overall defense behind the dish is a work in progress, but Jay is athletic enough to get a try in right field at the next level.

Jay should hear his name called somewhere in the early part of the second day.

HT/WT: 6’4/200 | Bat/Throw: L/L | School: Mississippi State | Age: 22.9

Kohn has had a long journey to this point and has been a well known name in draft circles for a while. He generated helium down the stretch last year, though he went undrafted and now heads Mississippi State’s rotation.

So far in 2025, Kohn has dominated the opposition with his fastball/slider combination. Kohn has sat in the low-90s throughout the spring, peaking at 95 MPH with two different fastball shapes. He’ll throw a running two-seamer and mix in a four-seam with slightly more carry up in the zone, where he’s missing bats at a clip of 32%.

His slider sits in the low-80s with more sweep than depth, tunneling off the heater well from his low three-quarters arm slot. He’s thrown a handful of change-ups with running life, too. Kohn utilizes deception to his advantage, as his wide release can be difficult on lefties.

Command has been great this spring, though there’s some effort and head whack. He may be a reliever when all is said and done, but he’s one of the best seniors in this class.

HT/WT: 6’4/230 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Fresno State | Age: 21.6

The 2023 Mountain West Freshman of the Year, Gray endured his early-season struggles before going on a tear in the second half of the year, which carried over to the Cape. On the Cape, Gray slashed .329/.367/.500 with nine doubles and five home runs, putting himself on the map with authority.

A physical infielder, Gray has a great mix of pure contact and power at the dish. While Gray is rather aggressive and chases often, his contact skills are excellent, posting a 95% in-zone contact rate at Fresno State this spring.

He feasts on heaters and seldom misses them, plus there are not many warts with spin. However, change-ups have been the biggest wart in 2025. His bat speed is outstanding and it’s above-average power to all fields, playing best to his pull-side. It’s a loud, loud bat and a solid mold of clay for a development program.

He has the body and arm to fit at third base, though his range and athleticism are fringy. He projects to stick there, though a move to right field could be possible.

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HT/WT: 6’2/210 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Texas | Age: 21.11

A draft-eligible sophomore in 2024, Flores seemed to be in line for a big payday after an exceptional 2024 season, but he withdrew his name and will return to Austin in 2025. The changes that Flores made between his freshmen and sophomore campaigns were drastic, but paid dividends.

Flores became more aggressive at the plate, and while the chase rate was a serious concern, he was able to post a 77% contact rate and displayed no big flaws against velocity or spin.

Furthermore, Flores began to lift the ball more frequently and his power began to stand out, especially to his pull side. He posted one of the best ground ball rates in the country, too.

Given the pull-happy and aggressive nature, scouts would like to see the chase rate come down and a happy medium to be found, which is certainly plausible.

At 6’2, 210 pounds, Flores has the physicality to move to third base and handle that position well, though he’s got the defensive prowess and arm strength to handle shortstop, too. There’s no doubt that he’ll stay on the left side of the dirt, but at which position is yet to be understood.

HT/WT: 6’3/201 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Abilene Christian | Age: 21.7

After finding limited playing time with Oklahoma State, Reid took his talents to Abilene Christian University, where he’s taken the Friday spot and thrived in a new environment.

An athletic specimen with a starters body, Reid has back-end of the rotation potential at the next level with a budding pitch mix, elite extension numbers, and strike-throwing prowess.

Reid likes to toy with fastball shapes and keeps hitters on their toes, throwing a cutter, four-seam, and two-seam. All three variations sit in the low-90s consistently, peaking at 95 MPH, and he holds velocity incredibly well.

His best pitch is a low-80s change-up with significant fading life and matching arm speed to the heater. It’s a legitimate plus offering.

There’s a fringier slider in the low-80s, featuring slight bite with two-plane shape and some tilt. Further developments are required, but it’s an enticing profile to take early on the second day.

HT/WT: 6’2/180 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Cherokee (GA) | Commitment: Kennesaw State | Age: 19

An uber-projectable right-hander out of Georgia, Worley tore up the opposition this summer with a dynamic three-pitch mix and premium pitchability. He’s a mobile mover who is getting better with his body control and repeatability of his mechanics, throwing from a three-quarters arm slot.

His velocity has jumped into the 88-92 MPH bucket this summer, topping at 93 MPH with significant armside run that can be tough to control at times.

Given the projection left to his frame, it’s easy to envision the mid-90s in due time, maybe more. The low-80s sweeper has a case to be the best pitch in the prep class.

It features huge spin rates that hover around the 3,000 RPM barrier and generates up to 18 inches of sweep, plus Worley can manipulate depth. Worley’s mid-80s cambio mimics the heater shape and tumbles away from lefties, giving him a viable third offering.

There’s legitimate upside here once Worley gets bigger and syncs up his body more. He’s on the older side of the class and would be eligible as a sophomore at Kennesaw State.

HT/WT: 6’1/200 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Oklahoma | Age: 21.8

After an admirable campaign as a true freshman, Carmichael tore the cover off the baseball in 2024, slashing .366/.406/.563 with 31 extra-base hits in 61 games. Carmichael lives on the barrel and is growing more into his power, which now grades out as fringe-average to average.

He’ll hammer liners to the gaps and has shown an ability to get more leverage and loft into his swing and go out to both sides of the park. His contact prowess stands out more currently, as he’s posted contact rates over 75% in back-to-back seasons. He is very aggressive and his chase rate ballooned in 2024, but the pure contact makes up for it.

Defensively, there are some questions about his future home. He’s got quality athleticism and his blocking skills have improved, though his arm strength is lackluster and limits his future value. An uptick in arm strength will strengthen his draft stock.

HT/WT: 6’3/180 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Fayetteville (AR) | Commitment: Arkansas | Age: 18.10

Schaefer, a wiry-framed infielder from the state of Arkansas, is a dynamic athlete who has hit at every stop this summer. He has the makings of a top-of-the-order table-setter with impressive contact rates and a linear swing with a line drive approach to all fields.

He can get a bit disconnected with his swing and has some swing-and-miss, but Schaefer can manipulate the barrel, maintain balance, and adjust his hands to cover the zone well.

His power has grown over the past calendar year and he’s flashed considerable bat speed in batting practice, which points to solid power upside once he’s fully filled out.

Schaefer is a quality defender in the dirt and has the instincts, range, and glove for shortstop. It’s above-average arm strength at the position, as well.

In a pinch, Schaefer can play in the outfield, where he’s gotten some run in center. If Schaefer makes it to college, he’d stay home and play for Dave Van Horn at Arkansas.

Film: TBA

HT/WT: 6’1/185 | Bat/Throw: L/R | School: Catholic (LA) | Commitment: Louisiana State | Age: 18.5

A lean, projectable shortstop prospect from the state of Louisiana, Ruckert established himself as one of the top prep bats in the South this summer. It’s a gorgeous left-handed swing with connection, twitchy hips, and loud bat speed.

Utilizing a minimal toe tap, Ruckert’s hips open quickly and violently, allowing him to get leverage out front and allowing him to tap into potentially above-average juice to his pull side, especially on any offering within the inner half.

His swing can get long and he’ll get behind on heaters, but he has great plate coverage and has managed to keep himself within the zone at a good clip. As long as Ruckert can clean up those aspects of his game, he’ll possess immense offensive upside.

In the dirt, he’s shown the tools to handle shortstop, though, in all likelihood, he’s destined for second base. It’s an average arm with good range, though as he fills out his body, he may lose some of his athleticism. It’s a bat-first profile with tons to like. He’s on the younger side of this class and will be eligible as a junior if he attends Louisiana State.

HT/WT: 6’6/220 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Mountain Brook (AL) | Commitment: Alabama | Age: 18.9

An uber-physical specimen from the state of Alabama, Barnett has a case for the best power in the entire prep class. He’s a lanky, yet powerful athlete with a ton of strength throughout his frame and there’s still a considerable amount of projection left to his body.

There is length to his swing, which has led to swing-and-miss, but he has super quick hands and innate barrel feel, allowing him to torch the ball with immense power.

Barnett can easily get beyond the 105 MPH exit velocity threshold and it’s legitimate plus juice to all fields. There’s a little bit of Ethan Petry in his offensive profile, though he’ll need to refine the pure hit tool.

Defensively, Barnett moves well laterally for his size and possesses monster arm strength at the hot corner. He should stick at the position assuming he doesn’t outgrow his body, which could lead to him being moved to a corner outfield position. Barnett elected to stay in-state for college and will attend Alabama if unselected.

Film: TBA

HT/WT: 6’3/220 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Dripping Springs (TX) | Commitment: Texas | Age: 19.1

A super physical right-hander out of Texas, Rummel improved his draft stock immensely with a strong summer circuit, which included a gold medal with USA’s 18U squad in Panama. He’s an efficient, yet methodical mover down the mound with little effort to his delivery and an over-the-top arm slot.

His fastball command stands out amongst his peers, spotting the pitch to both sides of the strike zone with ease. He’s sat in the low-90s primarily, running the heater up to 95 MPH with good carry and backspin, flashing some cut.

He’s a short strider and isn’t getting the most out of his lower half, which means there’s more velocity to tap into with mechanical changes. He can manipulate the shape of his upper-70s/low-80s curveball, adding and subtracting depth and mixing in sweeping life.

Rummel can land the pitch for strikes at will and he’ll get empty swings/chases in two-strike counts often. He’s seldom used a change-up to this point, though. He projects to be on the older side of the class at 19.1 and will be a draft-eligible sophomore at Texas if he makes it to campus.

Film: TBA

HT/WT: 6’0/180 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Forsyth Central (GA) | Commitment: Georgia | Age: 18.7

Gibbs is a lean, athletic infielder out of the state of Georgia who is really explosive on both sides of the ball.

An XBH machine to start the 2024 summer circuit, there’s quite a bit of noise ongoing during his load, but the timing of his swing is exquisite and the twitchiness in his profile really stands out.

Gibbs possesses electric bat speed as a result of uber-quick, whippy hands, and loud body coil during his swing. Despite how noisy everything is, Gibbs stays in the zone and waits for his pitch, drawing walks and getting to the barrel often.

As he fills out his frame, expect more power gains. There’s a really good likelihood that Gibbs is capable of staying on the left side of the dirt, namely at shortstop. He’s a great runner and utilizes his range on the dirt, showcasing soft hands and a rather strong arm across the diamond.

The overall upside here is super enticing and reminds scouts a bit of Zach Neto. If Gibbs makes it to campus, he’d be eligible as a junior at the University of Georgia.

HT/WT: 6’4/215 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: St. Albans School (MD) | Commitment: Alabama | Age: 18.7

One of the more physical arms on the prep side, Upchurch has had an up arrow by his name after a loud showing at Super 60.

Upchurch showed flashes of what he could be last summer, flashing dynamic stuff with significant arm speed, but command woes hampered much of a breakout.

The command looks improved this spring, plus the velocity has trickled upwards. He’s been more consistently in the low-to-mid-90s this spring and has previously peaked at 97 MPH, flashing running life out of the hand.

His breaking balls are dynamic. The mid-80s slider has the potential to be a wipeout offering, flashing impressive spin rates with some depth and tilt. The low-80s curveball isn’t too far behind, flashing more depth and an ability to land it for strikes.

There’s a fading change-up in the arsenal, as well. There’s a non-zero chance that Upchurch winds up at Alabama, but he’s trending in the right direction.

HT/WT: 6’4/195 | Bat/Throw: L/L | School: Alabama | Age: 21.2

A draft-eligible sophomore, Adams is generating buzz amongst scouting circles after a strong summer and fall showing. He had his ups and downs as a freshman in the SEC, but he’s seen an uptick in his velocity and has transformed his secondaries.

What was an 88-92 MPH heater has become a low-90s pitch that brushes 96 MPH with considerable hop and some cut from a steep release point near seven feet. He’s grown into more strikes thanks to the improved repeatability of his delivery, which has good arm speed and mobility despite some stiffness.

His upper-70s curveball has become a harder low-80s slider with firmer break and action, plus he’s added an upper-80s cutter that has swing-and-miss traits.

The change-up has taken strides over the past twelve months, as well, flashing significant depth and excellent velocity separation. The mix of budding stuff and improved strike-throwing leads to a potential breakout in 2025. He’ll be in Day 1 conversations.

HT/WT: 6’2/225 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Glendale (MO) | Commitment: Oklahoma State | Age: 18.4

At 6’2, 225 pounds, there are very few preps that can rival Norman’s strength and physicality. He’s a broad-shouldered monster with tons of strength throughout his body, leaving little projection remaining to his lean, muscular frame.

While that can lead to skepticism amongst scouts, Norman has twitchy actions rarely seen in players of his size and stature. There’s loud bat speed from the right side of the plate with ease of motion throughout, though he hasn’t been able to tap into his raw juice quite yet.

It’s a line drive swing with hitterish qualities, utilizing the gaps and the middle of the field to his advantage. He’ll need to tinker with his swing plane and add loft/leverage to his pull side to fully tap into his power, but the exit velocities have already touched 108 MPH with wood bats.

He’s a quicker runner than his size suggests and his frame works for third base, where he has solid arm strength and range, but he may move to the outfield as he ages. He’ll need to monitor his body to stay on top of his game, but it’s a unique profile that should get plenty of looks. Norman is committed to Oklahoma State, where he’d be eligible as a junior in 2028.

HT/WT: 6’0/190 | Bat/Throw: S/R | School: Oak Park & River Forest (IL) | Commitment: Tennessee | Age: 18.9

A switch-hitting infielder from Illinois, Moore profiles best as a top-of-the-order sparkplug that can be a menace to opposing pitchers. The pure definition of a slasher, Moore possesses flat swing planes from both sides of the plate and laces liners to all fields.

He sits into his back leg well and employs a shift to initiate his swing from both sides, possessing solid bat speed and great feel for consistently finding the barrel. Moore loves to be aggressive on pitches in the zone, too.

While there’s strength in his body, Moore’s power output is limited. It’s below-average pop at best and he’ll utilize the gaps for extra bases consistently, allowing his plus speed to impact the game. While he doesn’t steal a ton of bases yet, that may change at the next level.

Moore profiles best as a future second baseman with good balance, range, and footwork in the dirt. He projects to be a consistent defender at the position long term. Moore recently committed to Tony Vitello’s crew in Knoxville, though his hit/speed combination will garner plenty of suitors.

HT/WT: 6’3/200 | Bat/Throw: R/L | School: Texas A&M | Age: 21.10

Despite a back injury that ended his season a month early, Patton was one of the more coveted arms in this year’s portal cycle and wound up in College Station, where he’ll join a talented Aggie pitching staff in 2025.

Patton is a pitchability lefty with a full menu of offerings, highlighted by a dynamic fastball/slider combination that missed a bevy of bats this spring. Patton’s fastball doesn’t have overwhelming velocity, as his average velocity sat under 90 MPH, but he’s reached back for 93 MPH and the pitch plays up thanks to outstanding carry on the top rail.

His low-80s slider is a firm bullet breaker with late sweeping action, and while it’s softer, it was very effective. Batters have whiffed at a 38% clip in 2025 and Patton displayed backfoot abilities to righties on a regular basis.

His change-up has utility against righties and there’s a bigger curveball in his arsenal, though they lag behind. Given the frame, athleticism, and command, Patton projects to be a starter and while it’s a higher floor, there’s untapped upside to take advantage of.

There’s a bit of Quinn Mathews in his profile.

HT/WT: 5’10/170 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Bill Crothers (ON) | Commitment: Stanford | Age: 18.6

One of the top Canadian prospects in this class, Cheong saw his stock skyrocket after a loud showing at the Area Code Games. At 5’10, 170 pounds, he’s a powderkeg of twitch and athleticism that projects as a solid table-setter at the next level. Cheong is a slasher profile with a flatter swing plane, but it’s twitchy hips and explosive bat speed from the right side.

While there is some swing-and-miss to his game, Cheong has excellent barrel feel and can abuse the gaps for extra-base hits with his plus speed.

There’s not a ton of power in his profile, likely grading out at 40-grade at best, but he’ll become a pest to the opposition with his ability to walk and wreak havoc on the bases. While he’s had some run in the infield, Cheong’s athleticism and speed shine in center field.

He’s an aggressive fielder that will give up his body to reel in fly balls to the gaps. It’s excellent range and instincts out there. He is a Stanford commit, which will always make things interesting come draft day, but his profile certainly warrants an early selection.

HT/WT: 6’3/220 | Bat/Throw: S/B | School: Dallas Center-Grimes Community | Commitment: Oregon | Age: 17.10

Gray is a physical beast. Already 6’3, 220 pounds, Gray is extremely mobile and athletic for a player of his stature.

He’s a switch-hitter with immense power from both sides, getting up to 108/109 MPH from either side during his loud Super 60 showing. The barrel whip and outlandish bat speed stand out at first glance, displaying violent intentions with quick hands and great barrel accuracy.

There’s not a ton of swing-and-miss to his game, as he stays compact through impact and doesn’t have a ton of moving parts to either swing. There’s a ton of offensive upside here.

Defensively, Gray has the tools to stick behind the dish, where there’s solid arm strength, though his frame and speed may push him to the outfield when all is said and done. The speed is an underrated aspect of his game, as he’s an above-average runner presently. It’s like watching a linebacker chase down a running back before he gets downfield.

Given the age, projection, and physical tools, Gray is a likely top three round prospect. If he doesn’t get selected, he’d join the Oregon Ducks.

HT/WT: 6’3/200 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Arkansas | Age: 22

One of the top JUCO bats to make it to campus in this recent cycle, Iredale has been red hot to start the season and there’s quite a bit of helium to his name this spring.

The Aussie is a powerful specimen at the dish, as he’s hammered baseballs to his pull side with loud exit velocities, including a 114 MPH bolt. He has super quick hands and his hips open up violently, allowing his barrel to explode through the zone.

His swing can get stiff and he’ll run into issues with heat upstairs, but there’s not a ton of swing-and-miss present and he boasts a very low chase rate. There’s a ton to like with the offensive package.

At third base, Iredale moves well laterally and has the arm strength to handle the hot corner long-term. Expect Iredale to be a huge part of this Arkansas lineup as they hope to knock down the door to an NCAA title.

HT/WT: 6’1/210 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Corbin (KY) | Commitment: Louisville | Age: 21.8

A two-sport athlete, Elam is trending up boards this spring after an impressive showing at Super 60 in February. While he had surgery on his hand prior to his senior year, Elam suited up and has performed admirably, adding more helium to his name.

He’s a star-studded athlete with easy motions on both sides of the ball. It’s a buttery smooth right-handed swing with good rhythm on film, flashing significant bat speed and little wasted movements. He stays compact to the baseball and there’s some effortless pop in the stick that should grow as he matures physically.

Defensively, Elam shines at shortstop with fluid motions, range, and arm strength across the diamond. He moves with nimbleness and doesn’t rush things.

He is a highly regarded quarterback prospect, so he may require a hefty sum to secure him, but Elam is trending towards being a Day 1 pick.

HT/WT: 6’3/205 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Southlake Carroll (TX) | Commitment: Tennessee | Age: 18.10

A projectable and athletic right-hander from Texas, Baiotto turned heads with impressive performances at the 18U Trials and Area Code Games.

While his arm swing is lengthy, he repeats his operation rather well and moves fluidly down the bump, utilizing a high three-quarters arm slot at release. His low-90s heater generates a ton of sinking life and he’s comfortable pitching inside to righties, boring the pitch in on their hands.

It has the chance to be a buzzsaw down the line. He’s tickled the mid-90s in shorter stints this summer and many scouts believe he’ll unlock more velocity with some tweaks to his delivery. His best pitch is his low-80s slider which has very good two-plane shape and late bite.

He’ll toy with the shape at times and it tunnels well off the heater, which makes it difficult for hitters to pick up. The change-up is sparsely utilized now, but flashes solid tail and has potential down the line. His pitchability and sequencing stand out on film, too.

Baiotto has the makings of a high-floor arm with solid upside if he adds more velocity this winter. If he forgoes the draft, he’d enjoy the time under Frank Anderson’s wing in Knoxville.

Film: TBA

HT/WT: 6’4/225 | Bat/Throw: L/R | School: UNC-Wilmington | Age: 21.4

A physically imposing specimen from the left side of the box, Thach has been one of the more prolific home run hitters over the past two years. He’s hit a total of 42 home runs across his career at UNC-Wilmington, including 27 during the 2024 campaign.

Thach’s swing is built to do significant damage in the air with tons of bat speed and natural loft, crushing balls to every part of the ballpark. Fastballs are Thach’s favorite offering and he posted an 82% contact rate against them this year, including a 90% in-zone contact rate against them.

With that said, he’s susceptible to spin and he chases at a very high clip, which is something scouts want to see ironed out. He’s seen time at the hot corner and even on the mound, but Thach’s future home is likely first base. Teams will be buying the bat at the next level and he has a shot to be taken on Day 1.

Video: UNC-Wilmington Fall Ball

HT/WT: 6’3/210 | Bat/Throw: S/R | School: South Walton (FL) | Commitment: Georgia Tech | Age: 19

Willcox is a strong-bodied right-hander from Florida that has the potential to jump up boards fast in the spring. He put himself on the map after an impressive outing at WWBA Worlds in Jupiter, striking out seven in 3.2 innings.

It’s a starters build with smooth mechanics and efficiency down the mound, as well as standout arm speed. He’s been up to 95 MPH and has held the low-90s consistently throughout starts, possessing solid carry and cutting action late in the zone.

The upper-70s breaking ball has upside and Willcox is working on improving its consistency and shape, but he lands it at will and steals strikes from the opposition. He’s working on a firm change-up in the mid-80s with some tumble, primarily working it in against lefties.

The ease of operation, sturdy size, and budding stuff give him ample helium heading into the spring. He would be eligible as a sophomore at Georgia Tech if he gets to campus.

HT/WT: 6’2/185 | Bat/Throw: L/R | School: St. Louis (HI) | Commitment: Michigan | Age: 18.3

The son of former Mets outfielder Benny, Bruin has had an up arrow next to his name for the past few months, especially after breaking out at MLK West in January.

His skillset is not too far off from what his father’s was. Agbayani has a compact and direct stroke from the left side with feel to hit, flashing good adjustability to his swing and using the entire field to his advantage. There’s quite a bit of bat/hand speed to his swing and he’s shown the ability to loft the baseball into the air, allowing him to possess average or better power in the future.

While he isn’t the most projectable specimen, the offensive toolset is enticing enough.

Defensively, Agbayani has played a myriad of positions, though he fits best in a second base/left field role moving forward. His athleticism allows him to cover a good amount of ground at second with decent arm strength, though as he matures physically, his tools may play better in a left field spot. It’s a bat-first prospect with quite a bit to like with tools and bloodlines.

He’ll be on the younger side of the class, as well. He is currently committed to Michigan.

HT/WT: 6’3/200 | Bat/Throw: L/L | School: Texas A&M | Age: 22.8

Prager was the leader of a stout Texas A&M pitching staff in 2024, helping lead them to a College World Series final appearance, but Prager opted to forgo signing with the Angels for valuable NIL money.

Prager’s pure pitch mix is rather interesting from a metrics standpoint and there’s premium pitchability in the profile as a southpaw.

Prager’s heater isn’t overpowering, as he hovered around the 90 MPH mark in 2024, but he generates over 20 inches of vertical carry on a consistent basis with slight cutting action. In 2025, Prager’s velocity has dropped into the upper-80s, averaging 88 MPH.

The low-80s slider has lift and slight sweeping action late in the zone, flashing teeth, and very good command. The vulcan change-up in the upper-70s has the velocity separation you want to see, plus it was his most effective pitch in terms of whiffs in 2024.

Add in advanced strike-throwing and there’s high floor clay to work with. It’s a gamble given he has a Tommy John on his resume and will be 22.8 on draft day, but he’ll be one of the more valuable seniors in 2025.

HT/WT: 6’2/195 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Alhambra (CA) | Commitment: Arizona | Age: 18.2

An Arizona commit that’s garnered a ton of helium this spring, Millar has undergone a good bit of mechanical changes, which has led to more consistency and power in his arsenal.

Millar has some explosiveness to his delivery, moving fluidly down the bump with good extension and torque. What was low-90s velocity last summer has crept into the mid-90s this spring, peaking at 96 MPH during his Area Code Select outing in February. He commands the offering very well, pitching inside to righties with confidence and garnering whiffs upstairs.

His change-up is a diabolical offering, featuring screwball-esque shape with significant depth and fade in the low-80s. The slider has more added power, flashing sharper bite early this spring, though some more development is needed here to help with future starting potential.

He’s young for the class at 18.2 on draft day and has the makings of a model-friendly selection.

HT/WT: 6’5/175 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Cardinal Newman (CA) | Commitment: UC Santa Barbara | Age: 18.2

An uber-projectable right-hander from Northern California, Jannicelli has positioned himself nicely for the upcoming draft. He’s a long, lanky specimen that’s built like a stick, conducive for 20+ more pounds of muscle addition to his frame.

It’s a loose and easy delivery on the bump with an over-the-top slot, which helps him create a steep angle to the plate with his fastball.

It’s more of a sinker profile as a result, inducing plenty of ground balls. He’s been into the mid-90s over the past few months and given the projection remaining, he could be touching upper-90s in due time.

His change-up is a potential plus offering with significant velocity separation and diving action to the dirt from his high release, making it tough on hitters to attack. He’ll flip in a good upper-70s curveball with depth and shape, though it lacks productive bite.

Assuming Jannicelli adds weight and velocity, a selection within the top 100 picks is possible. With that said, he’s a UCSB commit, and he could turn himself into the next big arm on campus with how Checketts handles his staff.

HT/WT: 6’5/230 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: George Mason | Age: 22

While he was eligible as a sophomore last season, Quinn-Irons struggled to keep the lengthy levers in control and struggled with strikeouts. The tools were there, but finding consistency was tough.

Flash forward to 2025 and Quinn-Irons is putting together his best year yet, as he’s found the consistency that he’s been missing.

At 6’5, 230 pounds, he’s a physical monster with limited projection, but it’s loud tools. His raw juice is very impressive and he’s found repeatability in his swing plane, allowing him to pull the baseball with authority. The exit velocities are very healthy and he’s tickled the 115 MPH barrier already.

The hit tool has gotten better, as he pummels heaters, though he can get in trouble with spin on the outer half and can expand the zone. It’s a power-over-hit profile, but it’s incredibly enticing.

Despite his size, Quinn-Irons has the tools to handle center with his range and speed, though his physicality and arm strength are better suited for right field. He’ll be 22 on draft day, but you’d be hard-pressed to find a better mid-major bat with power upside.

HT/WT: 6’2/200 | Bat/Throw: L/R | School: UC Irvine | Age: 21

After spending his freshman campaign at San Diego State, McCombs hopped into the portal and traveled 1.5 hours north to UC Irvine, where he’s ramped up production in his draft-eligible sophomore campaign.

He’s a physical specimen with proportionate strength, though his size does not slow him down. He’s an above-average runner with intriguing range and solid arm strength, though given the physicality, he’s destined for right field at the next level.

The offensive potential is enticing, too. His hands are quite noisy in his load, which has hampered his ability to get to change-ups, but the adjustability is there. He hammers heaters, posting a contact rate of 88% in 2025, and he handles spin well.

There’s some pull side juice in the stick, as well. His eligibility as a sophomore will complicate things, but it’s hard to ignore the upside with this profile.

HT/WT: 6’5/220 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Saint Augustine (CA) | Commitment: Texas | Age: 18.9

At 6’5, 220 pounds, Boles looks every bit like a future workhorse starter. A projectable athlete on the bump, Boles moves fluidly down the bump and repeats his delivery well.

While he’s more of a low-90s arm currently, he’s shown mid-90s velocity in shorter stints this summer and the pitch possesses a lively nature, especially on the top rail. There’s some flatness with his approach angle and as he matures, the expectation is that he may sit more in the mid-90s.

That’s an excellent recipe for a heater that projects to miss quite a bit of bats, especially up in the zone. He’s flip-flopped between an upper-70s curveball and a low/mid-80s gyro slider, both of which have quality depth and project well.

He’s used more of the slider this summer, flashing short shape with nasty bite when he’s on. There’s a fading mid-80s cambio in there, too.

Given the athleticism and repetition of his delivery, there’s a good chance he’ll grow into more strike-throwing. A SoCal native, Boles is committed to attending Texas.

HT/WT: 6’2/200 | Bat/Throw: L/R | School: Crespi Carmelite | Commitment: Southern California | Age: 17.10

One of the youngest kids in the entire class, Velazquez is a model-friendly prospect with budding left-handed power on display.

It’s quick hands with loud bat speed, though it’s an inconsistent swing that needs tinkering. The hands get noisy during the load pre-swing, which has led to trouble upstairs with velocity. Toning down the noise will be key to getting a consistent bat path, which should help him tap into his potential.

The power grades out as above-average with future plus grades being slapped on by some scouts.

Athletically, Velazquez tests rather well and has the actions/tools to handle the left side of the infield at the next level. He has a cannon of a right arm, as he’s been clocked up to 96 MPH on the bump. As Velazquez physically matures, he may end up at third base with a physical presence, though that’s to be determined with how he ages.

Either way, it’s a fun profile to dive into and scouts are enamored. He is a Southern California recruit.

HT/WT: 6’5/230 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Atlee (VA) | Commitment: Duke | Age: 18.2

Yoder entered this summer as a bit of an unknown, but after a loud showing at East Coast Pro and subsequent events, he’s firmly placed himself into Top 100 discussion.

At 6’5, 230 pounds, Yoder is a physical specimen with plenty of length to his body, which assists his delivery and adds deception to the hitter. There’s still rawness to his profile and he’s learning to sync up his body consistently, but it’s a good mold to work with presently.

His fastball has already been up to 99 MPH in short bursts, primarily sitting in the 92-95 MPH bucket across lengthier outings. The shape itself is a bit generic, flashing average riding life with some cut, though he commands it well and he generates over 6.5 feet of extension, allowing it to play up slightly.

Yoder’s primary breaking ball is a big-bending curveball in the low-80s that plays off a tunnel with the heater. He’s learning to command the pitch, but it boasts high spin rates and huge depth from an over-the-top slot.

There’s a firm cambio in the low-mid 80s that comes out lower, but he’s not used it a ton. This is the kind of profile that needs more development, but the raw clay may be too enticing to skip out on. If he goes to college, he’d attend Duke University.

HT/WT: 6’0/163 | Bat/Throw: S/R | School: Junipero Serra (CA) | Commitment: UC Santa Barbara | Age: 17.10

Hughes was a relative unknown amongst scouts until this past fall, where his twitchy actions on both sides of the ball generated buzz amongst the SoCal contingency.

There’s a legitimate chance that Hughes can continue switch-hitting in pro ball, featuring solid rhythm from both sides and growing bat speed. There’s more power potential from the left side, whereas the right side features more of a slasher mentality with hitterish traits.

There’s room to add considerable mass to his frame as he matures, giving him a chance to have more than below-average pop.

Defensively, Hughes flashes significant potential in the dirt and should be able to hold his own at the “six” long term. He performs smoothly around the position and has great footwork, rhythm, and bounce in his game. Hughes projects to be a model-friendly prospect for teams, as he won’t turn 18 until October. He would call UCSB home for three years if he made it to college.

HT/WT: 6’1/200 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Corinth (MS) | Commitment: Duke | Age: 18.9

A physical outfielder with an exciting power/speed threat, Enis draws plenty of comparisons to 2024 2nd-rounder Griffin Burkholder.

He’s fairly maxed out physically at 6’1, 200 pounds, but there’s twitchiness to his profile with exceptional speed. He’s a plus to double-plus runner with outstanding straight-line speed and good jumps out of the box as a right-handed hitter.

This speed translates to the outfield, where he has a solid shot at sticking in center. It’s great range with tons of arm strength, accuracy, and carry to his throws.

At the plate, Enis posted healthy line drive/fly ball rates with the ability to turn on the baseball with ease. It’s robust bat speed with loft to his swing, allowing him to tap into considerable pop. The power plays best to his pull side, though there’s an affinity for the opposite field gap. There is some swing-and-miss, but he doesn’t chase at a high rate, either.

The Mississippi product is committed to Duke.

HT/WT: 5’9/158 | Bat/Throw: L/R | School: Colegio la Merced (PR) | Commitment: Wake Forest | Age: 17.8

The top recruit out of Puerto Rico in this cycle, Melendez is an absolute powderkeg of twitchy athleticism.

He’s a top-of-the-order sparkplug with loud tools despite his smaller stature at 5’9, 158 pounds. He employs a big leg kick, but there’s a ton of bat speed and his hands are lightning-quick, allowing him to get to the ball quickly with a short path. It’s excellent barrel control, as well.

Power will never be a big part of Melendez’s game, though he’s shown the ability to drive the ball uphill and flash some pop.

On the defensive side, Melendez has sufficient arm strength and can make throws from a multitude of angles. The bounce and soft hands are there, as well, though his range can be limited. He’s a likely second baseman at the next level as a result.

He’s one of the youngest players in the class and will only be 17.8 on draft day. He is committed to Tom Walter’s crew at Wake Forest.

HT/WT: 6’4/199 | Bat/Throw: L/L | School: Valparaiso (IN) | Commitment: Notre Dame | Age: 19

The son of former big leaguer Jim Crowell, Caden is a bulky, deceptive southpaw with a powerful pitch mix that has drawn interest from scouts. Crowell’s delivery is incredibly deceptive with tons of limbs coming at the hitter, creating a tough angle with crossfire and a wider release from a low slot. His arm action is a bit slingy in nature, too.

The heater features high spin rates with a ton of sink and tail, consistently sitting in the 88-92 MPH bucket and topping out at 94 MPH. The deception and angles allow the pitch to play up from that velocity, as he misses more bats than you’d expect from that velocity.

Hitters struggle to pull the trigger on Crowell’s upper-70s sweeper, though his low-80s cambio is the better secondary. He has advanced feel for the pitch and has tunneling traits off the heater, allowing it to garner plenty of chases and empty swings.

Mix in tons of fading life and you’ve got an above-average or better pitch. As Crowell physically matures, he should become more in sync with his mechanics and find some more velocity. Crowell is committed to play at Notre Dame and would be eligible again as a sophomore.

HT/WT: 6’1/210 | Bat/Throw: L/R | School: Miami | Age: 21.4

After spending two seasons with Cincinnati, Hugus entered the portal and traveled closer to home, enrolling at Miami. He broke out on the Cape over the summer and has continued that form into his junior campaign, where he’s flashed a dynamic one-two combination.

Operating from a high three-quarters slot and drop-and-drive delivery, Hugus has exceptional arm speed and moves fluidly down the bump with some crossfire. Hugus is able to create an extremely flat angle to the top of the zone and his fastball has feasted up there, generating a whiff rate of 55% from the upper-third and higher. It’s a high carry heater with some cutting action upstairs, while flashing some running life at the knees.

He’s transformed his slider into a monster in the upper-80s, featuring bullet shape with excellent bite and some late sweep. He’s flashed a big curveball in the mid-70s with significant depth and a fading cambio in the mid-80s, though they’ve lagged behind.

Hugus has positioned himself nicely in this class and profiles as a starter long term. He’ll be knocking on the door of first day conversations within time if he’s not already there for some teams.

HT/WT: 6’4/200 | Bat/Throw: L/L | School: Novi (MI) | Commitment: Texas Christian | Age: 17.11

If there’s anyone who fits the bill for a young arm with exciting data/metrics, it’d be Michigan’s Uli Fernsler. At 6’4, 200 pounds, Fernsler boasts a lanky frame with tons of projection remaining to his frame and excellent athleticism on the bump.

It’s a free-flowing delivery down the mound with a five-foot release height from a wide angle, giving him tough angles to the plate with deception and crossfire. He doesn’t throw particularly hard yet, sitting primarily in the 87-91 MPH bucket and topping out at 92 MPH with tons of tail, but the release traits, extension, and flat approach angle allow his heater to play up substantially.

Add in advanced command to both sides of the plate and you’ve got the recipe for a fun fastball. As Fernsler physically matures, the expectation is that he’ll see gains in the velocity department.

The low-80s slider has good bite from a tough slot to spin the ball and features slight sweeping shape with some lift. The change-up mimics the fastball shape and runs heavily from righties with great feel.

Overall, it’s a bit similar to Jamie Arnold. Fernsler won’t be 18 until after the draft, too. He is committed to Texas Christian, though there’s a good chance he won’t make it to campus.

HT/WT: 6’3/210 | Bat/Throw: L/L | School: Oregon | Age: 21.6

Neville has long been a famous name amongst scouts. After going undrafted as a high schooler, Neville spent one year at Arkansas before winding up at Oregon to get more playing time.

Neville has gotten more physical and the power has shown, but the hit tool has been a huge question mark. He’s doing a better job of refining it in 2025, especially against heaters. He has crushed the baseball to his pull side and has registered exit velocities north of 110 MPH thanks to natural loft, impressive bat speed, and great barrel awareness.

With that said, there’s issues with secondary pitches and his swing can get grooved, which makes him susceptible to racking up strikeouts. We’ll see if he can fend off the strikeouts and walk more as the season progresses.

He’s played center field in 2025 and has the speed and range to stay there, though he may be moved off to a corner spot if he comes across a better defender. All in all, there’s significant upside if the hit tool matures.

HT/WT: 6’1/201 | Bat/Throw: L/R | School: Georgia | Age: 21.6

In his two years at UT-Arlington, Black has established himself as one of the premier mid-major hitters in the country.

Black’s batted ball data is absolutely insane to look at. He’s one of the toughest outs in college baseball, as his contact rate hovers around the 90% mark and he ran an absurd 95% in-zone rate this spring, hammering any mistakes left in the zone by opposing arms. Long story short, it’s tough to sneak anything by him.

It’s a line-drive approach to all fields with solid bat speed and decent pop, though power will likely never be a big part of Black’s game.

In addition to this, Black doesn’t expand the zone much, posting a chase rate under 20%. There’s a lot to like with the bat here. Defensively, Black is destined for a second base role due to limited range and average arm strength.

He’ll face a big test in 2025 as he left the WAC and enrolled at Georgia, where he has continued to hit.

HT/WT: 6’1/210 | Bat/Throw: R/L | School: Oklahoma | Age: 21.5

Crossland has had an interesting journey to Oklahoma. Starting out at Ouachita Baptist in the DII ranks, Crossland ventured to Weatherford College before committing to Skip Johnson’s crew in Norman.

Oklahoma is still stretching him out after a pre-season injury, but the fastball/change-up combination can be lethal when he commands it.

Crossland has touched 96 MPH at his peak and sits in the low-90s with good carry and run, jumping out of the hand and tunneling well with the change-up. The change-up sits in the low-80s with diabolical fade and depth that hitters struggles to track at times.

He has feel for a breaking ball with depth, creating a tough angle with his wider release when he throws it well, but it’s inconsistent.

It’s an easy delivery and there’s upside in the profile, though command will can create some warts. He could profile like Braden Davis did for the Sooners last year.

HT/WT: 6’3/201 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Tulane | Age: 21.9

A physical specimen with two-way abilities, many believe that Lombardi’s future is on the bump long term. He’s been a reliever only thus far, but given the size, athleticism, and stuff, Lombardi could very well be a starter once he ditches the stick.

The fastball can be outright lethal on some nights, featuring tons of backspin and slight cutting action upstairs with high carry numbers. He’ll hover around the 94-96 MPH range over outings, missing bats at a high clip.

His best secondary to date is an upper-70s hammer of a curveball that tunnels off the heater and drops to the dirt, catching guys out front. At this best, Lombardi is averaging nearly forty inches of vertical separation. You don’t come across that often.

He’s tinkered with a slider and change-up, though they need more polish. He falls in the “Griffin Herring” bucket for me, as he’s a prospect who can develop well in a professional program.

HT/WT: 6’0/215 | Bat/Throw: L/R | School: San Diego | Age: 21.4

Gurevitch has continued to impress scouts on the West Coast, profiling as one of the best pure hitters in that area of the country, but he’s found another gear in 2025.

It’s an upright stance from the left side with legitimate pop and a swing that is geared for line drives, especially to right field. The power has jumped up significantly, as Gurevitch has a maximum EV of 115, though the swing will need some tinkering to tap into this power more consistently.

Gurevitch can get jumpy on heaters and loves to swing the bat, recording a 50% swing rate thus far, but he handles velocity well. Spin is the major issue at this point, especially down in the zone. This will be the key ingridient to work on in pro ball, as well as taking more walks.

In the field, Gurevitch has played plenty of third base, though his range is somewhat limited and his tools likely fit best at first base long term. That will put more pressure on the bat to perform, but the foundation of a projectable offensive product is there.

HT/WT: 6’2/220 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Hebron (TX) | Commitment: Louisiana State | Age: 18.7

Paz is a Texas arm with a ton of traits that lead to a starting role as a professional player. Unfortunately, Paz underwent Tommy John surgery in early July, taking him out through next summer and clouding his future a bit.

He’s more of a physical specimen at 6’2, 220 pounds, Paz has a low-effort delivery with a lightning-quick right arm and an arm swing that’s a bit reminiscent of Chase Burns, allowing him to command gloveside with ease.

His stuff is very impressive, led by a fastball that has been up to 97 MPH this spring. He’ll usually sit in the 91-95 MPH pail and the pitch has solid carry upstairs, as well as good command.

His slider profiles as one of, if not the best, breaking ball in the class. Sitting in the low-80s, Paz generates loud spin numbers and hitters struggle to connect thanks to the late bite and sweep out of the zone.

There’s a mid-80s change-up that has solid fade and tumble, projecting as average or better. Paz’s pitchability is strong and he’ll grow into more strikes as he finds a bit more consistency with his delivery. Paz is committed to Louisiana State and would be eligible as a junior in 2028.

HT/WT: 5’10/190 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Wake Forest | Age: 21.8

After performing well in his freshman campaign at Missouri, Lunceford endured plenty of hardships as a sophomore and entered the portal, landing in the pitching lab at Wake Forest.

What Muscara and company have done to resurrect his profile in 2025 is a testament to their strengths, as Lunceford is terrorizing the opposition with 56 strikeouts in just 32 innings of work and a .139 BAA. While it’s an over-the-top arm slot, Lunceford has a release height under six feet, which is a tad lower than what he was at Missouri.

Lunceford’s fastball has touched 94 MPH, routinely sitting in the low-90s with huge carry upstairs and more extension. The pitch is now missing bats upstairs at a high rate, which is likely due to more consistent command and more cutting action.

He’ll mix in a demonic upper-70s change-up with tons of depth and fade, falling off a cliff and flashing plus. He’s shown more bite to his low-80s slider and mid-70s curveball, both of which he’s used effectively in his sequencing. He’ll throw the full kitchen sink at you.

Given the newfound success, Lunceford is pitching his way into top-five round territory and features a high-floor profile with strikes and pitchability.

HT/WT: 6’2/208 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Rice | Age: 21.9

Hickson spent his first year in college at Florida State, but a lack of playing time resulted in him going to Rice and being a stalwart out of the bullpen for the Owls in 2024. Fast forward to 2025 and Hickson earned the Friday spot in the rotation, flashing big stuff during the pre-season and holding it through non-conference play.

He’s a good athlete with prototypical size and a lower slot, though he generates a ton of carrying life from a release height of around 5.7 feet. He’s been up to 96 MPH with some cut, holding low-90s consistently through starts and throwing a good amount of strikes.

His command can get away from him at times, but he’s relied upon his sweeping low-80s slider to save himself when necessary. It’s a frisbee-esque pitch with considerable sweep and bite. There’s feel for a change-up, but it’s a distant third offering.

He’s more than likely a reliever at the next level given the command inconsistencies and lack of an average third offering, but it’s a fun data pick for someone early on the second day of the draft.

HT/WT: 6’2/200 | Bat/Throw: L/R | School: Texas A&M | Age: 21.10

The son of legendary second baseman Jeff Kent, Kaeden stepped onto the scene with a torrid stretch to end 2024 and he’s continued that into 2025.

Kent has doubled his career home run total in 2025 and is pulling the baseball in the air more, though it’s a profile that figures to be hit-over-power. Kent has exceeded the 105 MPH barrier, something he didn’t do in 2024, but the likelihood that it grades out better than 40 or 45 is low.

With that said, Kent has prioritized lifting the ball this spring. Kent’s contact has looked very solid from this chair, as he’s posted a contact rate over 90% on heaters alone and doesn’t have too many issues with secondaries. The biggest concern comes with cambios, but he handles spin well and doesn’t expand the zone at an egregious rate.

Defensively, Kent’s athleticism, actions, and arm strength play well at the “six” and he figures to stick there long term.

HT/WT: 6’1/198 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Corona (CA) | Commitment: Auburn | Age: 18.9

While he may be a relief prospect out of high school, Bingaman’s stuff is incredibly electric. It’s an effortful delivery, but Bingaman toys with his tempo on the bump before firing himself down the mound with serious intent.

It’s insane arm speed from an over-the-top arm slot that generates a ton of riding life and backspin from his release. The carry he gets on the pitch is consistently near the 20-inch mark, which is close to elite numbers. There’s slight cut with the offering at times, sitting in the low-90s and reaching back for 96 MPH.

The upper-70s curveball is a true hammer with diabolical depth and bite that tunnels very well with the heater, catching hitters off-guard. He gets roughly 35 inches of vertical separation between the two pitches, which is truly special.

There’s a firm change-up in the arsenal, though it’s sparsely utilized given the dynamic one-two punch. There are solid tools at the plate, as well, where there are very few holes in his swing, and has a tendency to put the ball in the air.

The Auburn commit transferred to Corona High School, where he’ll get plenty of eyes this spring.

Film: TBA

HT/WT: 6’4/200 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: San Diego | Age: 21.2

A rail-thin specimen when he got to San Diego, Scolari did not pitch as a true freshman and spent the year honing in his body and skills. As a draft-eligible sophomore, Scolari has jumped onto scouts’ radars with a quick right arm and fun arsenal.

Scolari has set a solid foundation for his profile with a stout fastball, which features a low release with carry and cut. He’s been up to 95 MPH and sits in the low-90s consistently, though Scolari has relied upon it heavily, throwing it over 75% of the time in 2025.

Scolari does have two secondaries to utilize when he can. The low-80s slider has good tilt and bite, while the change-up pairs well with the heater and tumbles away from the barrels of lefties. The change-up has posted a whiff rate of 60% in 2025.

Strikes are inconsistent, though that may be due to the lack of track record and polish. He’s a good athlete and teams can project upon that, meaning Scolari has starting potential at the next level.

HT/WT: 6’1/190 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: The Stony Brook (NY) | Commitment: Wake Forest | Age: 19

An impressive athlete from the Northeast, Serrano is a toolsy outfield prospect that will get plenty of exposure at The Stony Brook School this spring.

He’s shown impressive power in batting practice and that power has begun to show up in-game, flashing really quick hands and a compact stroke to the baseball. It’s a physical presence in the box and his lower half can be quite explosive, though he’s yet to find consistency with the hit tool. He can hammer heaters, but there’s struggles against spin.

However, this can be adjusted. At the end of the day, it’s above-average pop in the future.

In the outfield, Serrano is a rangy defender with an athletic gait, which should play well in a corner outfield spot. It’ll likely be above-average speed when he’s filled out. It’s a profile that needs a bit of polished added, but the tools are already loud and someone may pay him out of his Wake Forest commitment.

He’ll get some big tests this spring, including at NHSI in Cary.

HT/WT: 6’6/180 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Brophy College Preparatory (AZ) | Commitment: Arizona | Age: 18.9

Lafflam is one of the most projectable arms in the entire country. At 6’6, 180 pounds, his body is really skinny and lanky, which reminds scouts of Triston McKenzie’s current frame.

He’s an uber-athletic specimen on the bump with an interesting crossfire delivery, though there’s work to be done with his repetition. This has led to his command being lackluster, but his stuff has everyone intrigued.

The fastball shape is a bit generic, acting more like a cutter from a wider release, though Lafflam holds low-90s well and has ventured into the 95+ MPH bucket on a couple of occasions.

Given the projection, he should be sitting in the mid-90s in due time. Lafflam has two breaking balls in his arsenal, though they can blend together.

The low-80s slider projects better than the upper-70s curveball, featuring impressive spin rates and tons of sweeping action across the plate.

His final pitch, a mid-80s cambio, features heavy sink and run, though he’s still learning the feel of the pitch. As he grows, the expectation is that Lafflam’s body control and command should take a step forward.

Lafflam plans on staying in-state and attending Arizona if he goes unselected.

Film: TBA

HT/WT: 6’0/190 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: McKinney Boyd (TX) | Commitment: Texas | Age: 18.10

Walls ended the summer circuit on an extremely high note, dominating opposing hitters during a stint with the Texas Scout Team in September.

While he’s a bit undersized at 6’0, 190 pounds, Walls has begun to repeat his delivery more consistently and he’s very athletic, moving fluidly down the bump with little to no effort with outstanding arm speed.

What was a low-90s heater during the summer burst into the mid-90s across multiple stints, touching 96 MPH at his peak. The heater features good running life at the bottom of the zone and he’ll cut it against righties on the top rail.

His mid-80s change-up is his best secondary and was his biggest weapon late in the summer. He maintains fastball arm speed and sells it very well with heavy tumble to both sides of the plate.

It’s every bit of a future above-average or better cambio. His low-80s slider has solid bite and is gradually getting better, though he’s still working on his feel for the offering.

Everything points to a fun profile that will get plenty of attention this spring. He would spend time at Texas if he goes unselected in the draft.

HT/WT: 6’2/210 | Bat/Throw: L/R | School: Louisville | Age: 21.9

If you’re looking for one of the more polished bats in the ACC, look no further than Louisville’s Matt Klein.

It’s a hit-over-power profile at the present, as Klein’s swing isn’t conducive to lifting the baseball yet, but there’s some adjustability and an ability to use the whole field. He doesn’t chase at a rapid clip and keeps strikeouts at bay. His biggest asset is hammering heaters.

To this point, Klein has posted a 96% contact rate on heaters alone and he has yet to whiff on a heater in the zone. There is decent raw power in the profile that plays best to his pull side, though he’s got an affinity for the opposite field gap, too.

He’ll need to adjust better to sliders and change-ups, but it’s a solid offensive profile. Behind the dish, Klein has average arm strength, good mobility, and sound footwork.

There’s a pretty good chance that he sticks back there long term, though he can be placed in a corner outfield spot in a pinch. He’ll be one of the safer bats in the ACC this class.

HT/WT: 6’2/190 | Bat/Throw: L/L | School: Alabama | Age: 22.8

A true table-setter at the leadoff spot for Alabama, Fowler has had an interesting journey through college baseball. He started at Southern Miss in 2022, but a lack of playing time sent him to Pearl River CC.

Now at Alabama, Fowler is garnering scouting attention.

He’s not the biggest specimen in the lineup, but Fowler makes tight turns to the baseball with a compact swing, quick hands, and some twitchiness in his hips. There’s average raw juice in the bat, playing best to his pull side, and it’s already shown up in gameplay. He can get jumpy and expand the zone, but there’s no glaring weakness in his contact rates and he’ll lace the ball to all fields.

He is a speedster, grabbing above-average to plus home-to-first times and patrolling center well with good range and instincts. He’ll get every opportunity to stick there long term.

HT/WT: 6’1/212 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Dallas Baptist | Age: 21.10

After spending two years at LSU, Bucknam entered the portal and had a monster fall showing for Dallas Baptist, earning the Friday spot out of the gate. Bucknam’s profile isn’t too dissimilar to what Daniel Eagen was last year.

Bucknam’s fastball shape isn’t desirable, featuring modest carry with some running life, but he holds velocity very well and has routinely gotten into the mid-90s, touching 97 MPH.

His secondaries steal the show, namely the two breaking balls. His mid-80s slider features high spin rates, exceptional bite, and firm shape, flashing some tilt late in the zone. His low-80s curveball has similar bite, but more depth and sweep. Both pitches have registered whiff rates over 45% and the slider generates a ton of chases.

There’s feel for a firmer change-up in the upper-80s, displaying fading life at its best. There’s pitchability and command, though the fastball production leaves more to be desired.

With that said, Bucknam has generated a ton of buzz and looks the part as a starter long term.

Film: TBA

HT/WT: 6’3/219 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Michigan | Age: 21.6

An older draft-eligible sophomore, Vigue had significant helium to his name during his senior campaign at the Groton School, but ultimately settled for a spot in Michigan’s rotation.

While he’s pitched significant innings for the Wolverines, his command has never been as spectacular as the stuff he possesses, leaving many to believe he’s a reliever at the next level.

His heater is a heavy-running sinker profile with over fifteen inches of run consistently, getting into the mid-90s and peaking at 97 MPH. Command of the heater hasn’t always been there and he’ll rely on his cutter to help right the ship when he can’t locate on the black.

It has similar vertical break to his sinker and tight spin/shape in the upper-80s. The mid-80s slider is a pure sweeper with bite and good spin traits, though it’s another pitch he’s working on commanding.

It’s an uptempo delivery with early opening that a team will have to dial into control to find more command, but it’s hard to ignore the stuff available here. He will be 21.6 on draft day.

HT/WT: 6’3/200 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: South Carolina | Age: 21.9

After scratching for playing time for two years at Clemson, Hall took his talents to Columbia, where he’s flourished under Paul Mainieri’s leadership.

A toolsy outfielder with projection, Hall’s swing is a bit of a project for a development program, but there’s enticing tools at the plate. There’s limited holes in the swing and Hall handles heaters well, though his swing is conducive for plenty of grounders presently.

His swing will need tinkering, as the swing plane gets flat and inconsistent, but if a team is able to help him loft the baseball, there’s a new tier of potential here. Hall possesses considerable raw power in batting practice and has flashed it briefly in game environments this season.

He’s a burner on the basepaths and has posted plus run times, plus that speed helps him cover plenty of ground in center. He’ll stick there long term assuming added weight doesn’t slow him down. Overall, it’s an enticing profile, even if he looks like a baby deer right now.

HT/WT: 6’4/246 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Louisiana State | Age: 21.11

While Jones was eligible as a sophomore last spring, he opted to return to LSU, where he has shown stark improvements at the plate in 2025.

Jones has always had prodigious power, grading out as double-plus pop with some of, if not the best, bat speed in the entire country. It’s a swing plane that’s built to do serious damage in the air and that power plays to all parts of the ballpark.

The biggest development has been the hit tool turning a sharp corner. Jones endured significant whiff issues last spring (37% whiff rate), but the contact has improved drastically in 2025 (24% whiff rate). Jones has handled every offering much better, dropping his individual pitch whiff rates by substantial amounts. If he keeps this up, the bat will get him drafted very high.

He has the arm for a corner outfield spot, but his lack of mobility limits him to first base. There’s a non-zero chance that he can get some utility in the minor leagues, however.

The bat will carry him a long way if he’s able to maintain this kind of prowess with the stick.

HT/WT: 6’3/211 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Oklahoma | Age: 20.11

The twin brother of Kyson, Malachi isn’t quite as polished as his brother, but the stuff is legitimate. Malachi has seen time in the rotation to start the season for Oklahoma, though he may fit better in the back of a bullpen at the next level.

The fastball shape is different from his brother’s, flashing more running action given the lower release, but the velocity is similar. Malachi will hold mid-90s throughout his outings with a maximum of 99 MPH already. However, he can have issues commanding the pitch and it has dead-zone shape, which has hampered him thus far.

His low-80s curveball is a dynamic offering, featuring tilt and significant bite that righties can struggle with. He does tinker with a slider and change-up, but he’s primarily been fastball/curveball this year.

He should find some benefits in a reliever role and has back-end potential, though there’s some need for consistency here.

HT/WT: 6’3/185 | Bat/Throw: L/R | School: Hauppauge (NY) | Commitment: Yale | Age: 18.5

Oliveto broke out in a big way late in the summer circuit, which culminated in a gargantuan performance at the WWBA Worlds in Jupiter.

He’s incredibly athletic and has a loud swing from the left side, featuring plenty of bat speed and barrel lag through the zone. There’s immense physical projection left to his frame, which certainly amplifies the power potential in the stick. Oliveto generates a ton of leverage with his lower half and takes tight, compact turns to the baseball with ease.

Add in mature plate discipline with minimal whiffs and there’s an enticing offensive package at play here.

There’s work to be done of the defensive side, as Oliveto doesn’t have the arm strength behind the plate to stick there long term. While the framing skills are there, his defensive home may end up being first base or left field.

However, teams will be buying the bat here. It’s too loud to ignore.

HT/WT: 6’3/230 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Oklahoma State | Age: 21

After an impressive showing on the Cape last summer, Youngerman jumped from Westmont College to Oklahoma State, where he’s been getting draft buzz this spring. Youngerman caught our attention during an impressive outing at the Shriners Classic, where his loud fastball was on full display.

Youngerman generates a ton of backspin on the baseball from an over-the-top arm slot, which allows him to get considerable carry on the top rail. He’s been up to 97 MPH this spring and has sat 93-96 MPH consistently, flashing big arm speed and letting the fastball blow by bats upstairs.

His best secondary is a firm mid-80s cutter/slider hybrid that stays short to the plate and tunnels off the heater, flashing late bite with some tilt. There’s a hard cambio, but it’s not been flashed heavily to this point. The fastball creates a solid foundation for Youngerman and teams should be eager to show him.

He could fly through the minors quickly.

HT/WT: 6’1/200 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Central Florida | Age: 21

After struggling to find playing time at Miami last year, Jimenez transferred to Central Florida for his draft-eligible sophomore campaign and has turned some heads in the scouting community.

Jimenez has ditched switch-hitting, hitting from the right side of the plate only in 2025, and the results have been superb. It’s a pull-heavy approach at the dish with an affinity for heaters, as Jimenez has an 89% contact rate against them in 2025, including an in-zone rate of 93%.

There is quality power in the profile, as Jimenez boasts a maximum EV of 110.5 on the year, and his swing is made to pound the baseball in the air.

He shines defensively, where he’s got the actions, range, and supreme arm strength to handle the left side of the infield. He’s hit 100 MPH across the diamond in recent years, though accuracy can waver. Even if he outgrows shortstop, Jimenez can look the part and hold down the hot corner.

HT/WT: 6’2/210 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Penn State | Age: 22.1

Eligible again as a junior, Kling left Louisiana State and traveled back home to Pennsylvania, joining a potent Penn State offense. He’s been a juggernaut atop the Nittany Lions’ lineup, where he’s settled in and looked more comfortable.

Kling does have some swing-and-miss to his game, especially against spin, but Kling has flashed more power and still has plus speed at his disposal. Kling hammers the baseball to his pull side with a rotational swing and he’s focused more on putting the ball in the air. It’s above-average power at the end of the day with an inkling of a sufficient hit tool.

As a defender, Kling has the range and instincts to handle center, though he may wind up in right field where his arm strength can shine. Given his age and status, he likely won’t garner a ton of money, but it’s a physical toolset to buy in on during the early and middle parts of the second day.