Baseball this spring, has a big arm that plays both on the mound and the left side of the infield. (Bloomfield Hills, MI), Fairfax Senior With Trey Faltine moving on to pro ball, Flores is positioned to succeed him at shortstop in Austin. Overview: The Razorbacks bring in another strong class thats especially heavy on high-upside position players. Shortstop Chris Maldonado (338) was committed to Clemson before Monte Lee was fired. Attend a Baseball Factory National Showcase event Coaches and Scouts: In the Top 100 but don't have a video or headshot? Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports, Nov 14, 2020; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Sam Howell (7) runs for a touchdown as Wake Forest Demon Deacons defensive linemen Miles Fox (11) and Carlos Basham Jr. (9) defend in the fourth quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. (Baltimore, MD), North Laurel Ray Velazquez has the versatility to play nearly anywhere on the diamond and is coming off a solid summer in the Futures League. 2023 ESPN Defensive tackles. That came to pass, as five of the Commodores commits were picked in the first round. 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. 64). Its especially deep on the mound, combining pitchers who can make an instant impact in Charlottesville with some upside. Recruiting coordinator: Josh Jordan Top recruit: Blake Mitchell, C Overview: The Tigers this fall landed the No. Pitchers: Noot is big and physical, at 6-foot-4, 235 pounds, and he has a loose, easy delivery. (Rolling Meadows, IL), NBA Global Academy The definitive source for all Rivals news. He has a good feel for the barrel and could grow into solid righthanded power in time. Lefthander. Lefthander, has an advanced skill set and was named Florida player of the year by Prep Baseball Report after a dominant spring. (Beaumont, TX), Legacy Early College Listed at 6-foot-4, 230 pounds, catcher Jared Jones (215) is big and physical and has huge power potential. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. He was slowed this spring by a wrist injury but played well this summer in the West Coast League. 184). 5 class in 2022, matching its highest ranked class in the 21-year history of the rankings. He fits the classic right field profile and should develop into a middle-of-the-order hitter. Infielder David Mershon is a switch-hitter with plus speed and advanced feel for the game. Recruiting coordinator:Nolan CainTop recruit: Jace LaViolette, OF (No. Lefthander Hunter Hollan was a two-year standout at San Jacinto (Texas) JC and was drafted by the Brewers in the 15th round in 2021. 1 class on signing day, but it was clear then that getting it through the draft would be a challenge. He then changed his commitment to Vanderbilt and will now join his older brother Nick in Nashville. Kurland has a long track record of hitting and the righthanded hitter has some pop in his bat. Infielder Stanley Tucker (329) was a big riser this spring thanks to a monster season at New Mexico JC. He fills up the strike zone, has good feel for his changeup and his fastball plays up thanks to its riding life. Infielder Jack Reynolds is a lefthanded hitter with good bat-to-ball skills. Lefthanders Jamie Arnold and Brett Barfield bring more upside to the class. Hes an excellent defender whose hands, range and arm all play at shortstop. (Roselle, NJ), Beaumont United He has an easy lefthanded swing, good bat-to-ball skills and above-average speed that plays well, but hell need to get stronger to reach his offensive upside. Recruiting coordinator: Ty Blankmeyer Top recruit: Macon Winslow, C Overview: The Blue Devils are aiming for their third-straight Top 25 recruiting class, an unprecedented run in program history. Lefthander Evan Blanco controls his solid three-pitch mix well and his fastball sits around 90 mph. He has big power potential, though there are some rough edges in his game to hone. Shortstop Ely Kennel was one of the best prep players in Oregon and is an excellent athlete, who earned all-state honors as a quarterback in addition to his exploits on the diamond. The Seminoles lost shortstop Nicolas Perez to the draft but Smith and outfielder Jordan Taylor (98) give them a pair of top-100 draft prospects, which is only topped by Louisiana State. 1 recruiting class, bringing in a group of newcomers with both elite talent and depth. Overview: Auburn lost eight players to the draft from the team this season that reached the College World Series, necessitating a larger incoming class. Infielder Luke Hanson has standout tools and is a good athlete, as he also was a star quarterback. He has elite speed, a plus arm, covers ground well in the outfield and has electric bat speed. He has strong starter traits, though refining a true putaway pitch would help him take a step forward. Infielders Bo Gatlin and Braden Luke, both junior college transfers, give the class two more talented hitters. His fastball sits in the low 90s and touches 95 mph. Hes a good athlete who offers a lot of versatility defensively. Catcher Will Vierling (205) is a lefthanded hitter with a disciplined approach at the plate and some projectable power. NA. The South Carolina baseball team is off to a flying start with an 8-0 record after a pair of series sweeps . Hitters: Kilen is the latest prep star from Wisconsin and he upheld his Louisville commitment despite being drafted in the 13th round by the Red Sox. He has good pitchability to go with a fastball that gets into the low 90s and a sharp slider. Stanford is big and physical at 6-foot-4, 230 pounds and has real power both on the mound and at the plate. 231) Overview: The Cavaliers continue to recruit at a high level and bring in a strong class. controls his solid three-pitch mix well and his fastball sits around 90 mph. He has solid defensive actions that play well up the middle. Hogue throws from a low three-quarters slot and makes for a tough at-bat with a fastball that sits around 90 mph. 129) Overview: This is South Carolinas 13th straight Top 25 recruiting class, a streak only bested by Vanderbilt (18) and Florida (15). He has plus speed, good athleticism and makes a lot of hard contact at the plate, giving him a spark plug element. He offers power at the plate and is a steady defender on the infield. Outfielders Mic Paul and Zeb Ruddell have promising lefthanded swings. He throws from a lower, three-quarters slot and can run his fastball into the low 90s. Outfielder Jayce Blalock has big righthanded power and, while he has a big swing, he still makes consistent hard contact. Infielder Andrew Walters has a long track record of performing on big stages. He has a simple, easy swing and righthanded power potential. Righthander Jackson Pace has a projectable build and the makings of a solid three-pitch mix. His fastball reaches 96 mph, and he flashes a sharp slider. Righthander Aidan Weaver has a big, powerful frame and can run his fastball up to 95 mph. Bristol Carter Northwest Guilford (Greensboro, NC) OF 5-11 170. The Jayhawks, members of the Big 12 Conference, play their home games at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kansas. Jason Torres (392) stands out for his hittability and his fast righthanded swing, giving him big power potential. Overview: Coming off a national championship, Ole Miss compiled an impressive all-around recruiting class that brings in some high-upside players and a lot of depth. Hes a plus runner and this summer was the MVP of the Connie Mack World Series. Jackson Jaha, the son of former all-star John Jaha, has two-way potential as a third baseman and righthander. Hitters: Brennan has a strong 6-foot-3, 200-pound frame and has plenty of tools. 2023 ESPN Small forwards. OToole throws in the low 90s and has good feel for spin. While the recruiting class rankings aren't finalized until the players . The lefthanded hitter has a good approach at the plate and could add more impactful power as he physically matures. Lefthander Trey Wheeler has a projectable build and a promising three-pitch arsenal. In all, eight of LSUs newcomers ranked among the top 500 draft prospects, and another was in the top 150 before formally opting out of the draft. (Boston, MA), Crossroads School He attacks hitters with a sinker-slider combination and is a good athlete on the mound. Recruiting coordinator: Norberto Lopez Top recruit: Daniel Cuvet, 3B Overview: The Hurricanes class stands out for its position players. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Tyler Wulfert, a junior college transfer, can do a bit of everything and offers defensive versatility. Catcher Dylan Maxcey has plus arm strength behind the plate and the righthanded hitter has promising offensive tools. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. He has big tools to match his performance, as hes a plus runner with good athleticism and makes consistent hard contact. 1 overall pick Jackson Holliday, but the end result is a class that still ranks as the best in the Big 12. Its easy to dream on Shores thanks to his size, stuff and athleticism. 2023 ESPN Inside linebackers. Overview: Tennessee has recruited at a high level under coach Tony Vitello and Elander and results on the field have followed. Overview: Duke last year landed the programs first ever top-10 class when it shepherded its whole recruiting class through the draft. Righthander Matt Scott, in contrast, has a big frame at 6-foot-6, 230 pounds and can run his fastball up to 94 mph, though he typically sits around 90. His fastball gets up to 95 mph and he pairs it with a cutter. Outfielder DeAmez Ross has quick hands and a good approach at the plate, consistently spraying line drives. Righthander Dax Dathe, a junior college transfer, has a strong frame at 6-foot-3, 200 pounds and a good fastball-slider combination. Below is a graphical representation of how our formula works. 1 Georgia 224.83. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports, Sep 22, 2018; Knoxville, TN, USA; The 102,455 sign which is the seating capacity in Neyland Stadium and the Power T logo on the south entrance at Neyland Stadium at a game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Florida Gators. After losing several players from this years title-winning team, the Rebels will be looking to the newcomers to fit in quickly. 3 in 2017. He has a strong track record of success at the plate and his tools fit the traditional right field profile. He isnt overpowering but his competitiveness and feel play well on the mound. He could step right into the lineup at LSU and could be the center fielder of the future. The lefthanded hitter has a contact-oriented approach at the plate. Hitters:The class includes a pair of premium two-way players in Stanford and infielder/righthander Demitri Diamant. 211). Hes a good athlete and has two-way potential as an infielder and righthander. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports, Minnesota head football coach P.J. You can see that the area under the curve gets smaller both as the rating for a commit decreases and as the number of total commits for a school increases. Hitters: Kurland was originally a member of the 2023 prep class but graduated a year early and comes to Gainesville with the class of 2022. He covers a lot of ground in center field and can be a plus defender. His fastball sits around 90 mph, and he profiles as a starter. Class of 2023. 6) to campus since 2013. Overview: TCU has landed a top-20 recruiting class for eight straight years and this class fits right in. 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