Righthander Drake Flowers has a big, projectable build at 6-foot-5, 217 pounds and a solid three-pitch mix. Recruiting coordinator: Thomas Eager Top recruit: Aidan Keenan, RHP Overview: The Cardinal never bring in an expansive class but never fail to add impact talent. Now, they have another premium class signed, as Bakich and Schnabel this summer were able to build on an already strong group. His fastball sits around 90 mph, and he profiles as a starter. Points Earned. Hes an above-average runner and can hit for power as well. His fastball can get into the low 90s but his success is more about his ability to locate and mix in offspeed pitches. He has big power potential, though there are some rough edges in his game to hone. Vanderbilt and UCLA are close behind Arkansas in the rankings. Alabama leads the way according to 247Sportsas the Crimson Tide have locked in four five-star recruits in the cycle. 2023 ESPN Fullbacks. Shortstop Nolan Nawrocki, like Crighton, was originally committed to Michigan and followed Bakich to Clemson. (Burke, VA), Combine Academy Recruiting coordinator: Jack Marder Top recruit: Carter Garate, SS (No. He has a strong offensive skill set and the lefthanded batter has an easy swing, good approach and massive power potential. On the mound, his fastball gets up to 90 mph and he pairs it with a good slider. (Flushing, NY), Villages Charter School The 2023 recruiting cycle has been a mixed bag for Wisconsin as they look to build on a strong roster. Points Earned. Righthander Ryan Denison also has a big, strong build at 6-foot-4, 215 pounds and power upside. George Wolkow Downers Grove South (Downers Grove, IL) 3B 6-6 210. Recruiting coordinator: Eric SniderTop recruit: Gavin Kilen, SS (No. Ackenhausen has a lively fastball that gets swings and misses. (Boston, MA), Fort Bend Marshall Righthanders Patrick Galle and Sam Tookoian offer exciting upside. While the recruiting class rankings aren't finalized until the players . (South Portland, ME), Cy Falls He pounds the strike zone with four pitches and throws his fastball in the low 90s. (Raleigh, NC), Long Island Lutheran Easton Talt is a good athlete and can play all over the diamond, including catcher, where he has a strong arm. Shortstop Justin Vossos is a well above-average runner and makes a lot of hard contact that gives him righthanded power potential. (Columbus, OH), Stratford Hes a good athlete with plus arm strength to go with huge offensive upside, especially as a power hitter. Hes also got power potential as a righthanded hitter and above-average speed, though there is some swing and miss to his game. 2023 ESPN Athletes. Infielder David Mershon is a switch-hitter with plus speed and advanced feel for the game. Listed at 6-foot-6, 170 pounds, he has a lot of projection and already runs his fastball into the low 90s to go with a good changeup. He also has plus raw power at the plate and projects best at third base as a position player. Hes a plus runner and this summer was the MVP of the Connie Mack World Series. The result is that even after losing five commits on the first day of the draft, LSU still brings in more players ranked as top-500 draft prospects than any other school. His pure feel for hitting is the biggest open question for scouts and improving his approach at the plate would truly unlock his substantial upside. He also is a good hitter and could see action as a two-way player for the Cavs. He can play anywhere on the infield but may fit best on the corners for the Gators. Additionally, you can subscribe to Baseball America's newsletter and receive all of our rankings, analysis, prospect insight & more delivered to your inbox every day. Lefthander Ashton Crowther can run his fastball into the low 90s. That came to pass, as five of the Commodores commits were picked in the first round. This class isnt as highly rated, but the Ducks are showing no signs of slowing down on the trail and in Meyer may have the top prep pitcher in the country committed. He has plus raw power and still has some room to add more strength as he physically matures. Catcher Roman Digiacomo has a plus arm and good catch-and-throw skills. Lefthander Drew Nelson, the Gatorade Alabama Player of the Year, stands out for his advanced pitchability. In order to access this exclusive content you must have a Baseball America Account. (Denver, CO), Link Academy Recruiting coordinator: Chris Hart Top recruit: Landen Maroudis, RHP/SS Overview: NC State has another solid recruiting class thats full of projection. (Branson, MO), Heritage Christian School Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY Sports, Sign up for the Badgers Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. He covers a lot of ground in center field and can be a plus defender. He has good pitchability to go with a fastball that gets into the low 90s and a sharp slider. Russell has good pitchability and if his velocity makes a jump as he physically matures, he could make a big jump in Knoxville. 18. Recruiting coordinator: Nate Thompson Top recruit: Mason Neville, OF (No. (Woodstock, GA), NBA Academy Africa Righthander Cooper Dossett is a good athlete with a big arm. Jacob Kreig has a big frame at 6-foot-5, 235 pounds and the raw righthanded power to match. Recruiting coordinator: Mike Baxter Top recruit: Andrew Dutkanych, RHP Overview: Vanderbilt had the No. 2023 ESPN Inside linebackers. 69 prep player in the 2023 class and his early arrival gives the Gators another premium player in the class. Recruiting coordinator: John DiLaura Top recruit: Anthony Silva, SS Overview: TCU has landed a top-20 recruiting class for eight straight years and this class fits right in. Recruiting coordinator: Steve RodriguezTop recruit: Jalin Flores, SS (No. His fastball reaches 95 mph, he has a 12-to-6 curveball and can mix in a changeup as well. Listed at 6-foot-6, 220 pounds, righthander Cameron Keshock has a long, projectable build and hes a good athlete who is also a standout basketball player. 2022 Baseball . Hes got plus arm strength that plays well behind the plate. He could step right into the lineup at LSU and could be the center fielder of the future. 1 - 50. He has a strong, 6-foot-4, 210-pound build, throws his fastball in the low 90s and can land his offspeed stuff for strikes. He has plus arm strength and provides power offensively as well. Recruiting coordinator: Bryant Ward Top recruit: Payton Brennan, OF (No. Theres some effort in his delivery, but with a big arm, a hard curveball and a changeup, his upside is significant. Click here to get started. As he gets stronger and builds more consistency he could take off on the mound. Lefthander Taber Fast has a projectable build at 6-foot-2, 192 pounds and has good feel on the mound. He missed this spring due to Tommy John surgery, but at his best he controls his three-pitch mix well. In order to create the most comprehensive Team Recruiting Ranking without any notion of bias, 247Sports Team Recruiting Ranking is solely based on the 247Sports Composite Rating. Lefthander BJ Bailey, a junior college transfer, attacks hitters with a fastball-slider combination and profiles in the Tigers bullpen. (La Porte, IN), Kenwood Academy Copyright 2023 Baseball America Enterprises. Tyler Albright is a plus runner and profiles in center field, where he might remind Duke fans of Jimmy Herron. (Waukee, IA), Birdville He too has some further refinement necessary but has starter traits. 2-ranked 2022 recruiting class and have another impressive group signed for 2023. He has an easy lefthanded swing and makes a lot of hard contact. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports, Nov 6, 2021; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights quarterback Noah Vedral (0) throws the ball during warm ups before the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at SHI Stadium. His fastball sits around 90 mph, and he has a good feel for his curveball and changeup. It wasnt quite so lucky this year, as Cole Young was drafted 21st overall, but the Blue Devils again ended up with a premium class. (Rolling Meadows, IL), NBA Global Academy He has a quick lefthanded swing and his athleticism gives him a chance to play on the infield or in an outfield corner. Hes an above-average runner and has a good approach at the plate. Hogue throws from a low three-quarters slot and makes for a tough at-bat with a fastball that sits around 90 mph. NA. The righthanded hitter has a sound approach and makes a lot of contact. 152). 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. (Joliet, IL), Pewaukee He has power stuff as a righthander, running his fastball up to 96 mph to go with a power breaking ball. Recruiting coordinator:Kevin McMullanTop recruit: Jack OConnor, RHP (No. 1 class on signing day, but it was clear then that getting it through the draft would be a challenge. Recruiting coordinator: Josh Elander Top recruit: Derek Schaefer, RHP Overview: The Volunteers continue to recruit well under the direction of Tony Vitello and Elander. Outfielder Colby Backus, a junior college transfer, is big and physical at 6-foot-5, 220 pounds. He has smooth hands and could end up as Silvas double-play partner. Recruiting coordinator: Thomas Eager Top recruit: Malcolm Moore, C (No. (Gladstone, NJ), Perry He likely will slide into an outfield corner for the Cardinals. (Corona, CA), Worcester Academy The 247Sports rankings are determined by our recruiting analysts after countless hours of personal observations, film evaluation and input from our network of scouts. He still has some physical projection in his 6-foot-2 frame and has some rawness to his game (especially his approach at the plate), but the offensive upside is clear. 1 class on signing day last fall, slipped to No. Recruiting coordinator: Karl Nonemaker Top recruit: Hayden Murphy, RHP (No. Below is a graphical representation of how our formula works. Righthander Jack Livingstone came on strong this spring as he threw back-to-back no-hitters and was named pitcher of the year by the Dallas Morning News. The definitive source for all Rivals news. (Mount Pleasant, UT), Moline Sr 2023 ESPN Power forwards. He has a good approach at the plate, a strong arm and a projectable build. Recruiting coordinator: Matt Reida Top recruit: Bryce Eldridge, RHP/OF Overview: Alabamas 2022 recruiting class just missed the Top 25 after taking several hits in the draft. The class is deeper on the mound, but the Gators also landed some high-end position players. 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