When at its best, the fastall sits 92-95 with sink and run from a whippy arm. 23. His exit velos are among the best in the entire country. "There's no one like that this year. 17. Antonio Anderson, SS, North Atlanta HS (GA) A legitimate switch hitter, Anderson has an advanced approach at the plate that was highlighted by taking three walks in the HS All-American Game. Top Rated seller. with a sinking fastball already up 95, but there is actually some polish in the long body too. "The hitters will go high," a scouting official with a National League team said. Ritchie might have been more impressive last summer as an underclassman, but the top player from the Pacific Northwest still showcased a fastball that sat around 93 mph and touched 95. He sits 92-94 in late innings, though even that seems to be ticking up. His optimized swing is allowing the power to play immediately. The change is definitely behind the others, but one thing he does have that most long body prep arms is command, something he shows a surprising amount of already. 26. He moved from North Carolina to attend IMG Academy for his senior year. 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Noelvi Marte (SS - SEA) Picking this #1 overall slot was more difficult than I anticipated. In his own words is a series of blogs by Boiling Springs pitcher and top MLB prospect Tristan Smith documenting his final high school baseball season. Gavin Turley, OF, Hamilton HS, Chandler, Ariz.30. All signs point toward that changing in 2022. In the end he could end up with a power sinker-power slider combo that is deadly out of the bullpen, or see that change develop and become a quality rotation piece. Kilen needs to continue to get better and stronger at the plate, but defensively, hes one of the best gloves in the class and seems a sure bet to stay at shortstop. Right now, hes a skinny corner outfielder without the present power expected out of a left or right fielder. Hes shown off a very good left-handed swing and a ton of raw power in BP, not to mention a very strong outfield arm. Eight years later, Cole Young is eligible for the 2022 MLB Draft. With 25 different covers to choose from, order the most complete print preview to the 2022 MLB season today or purchase a digital edition for instant access. PERFECT GAME .TV Head is a top of the lineup, up the middle defensive talent oozing with athleticism with plenty of potential. Andrew Fischer, 3B, Wall (N.J.) Township HS40. Dylan Cupp, SS, Cedartown HS (GA) A smart ballplayer, instincts and fluid actions make him one of the better up the middle gloves in this prep class, although the arm is fringy so there may be a future move to second. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. February 17, 2023. 18. Termarr Johnson, SS, Mays HS (Ga.)College commitment: Undecided. One of the more projectable athletes on the mound in the class. There are little doubts he sticks at short, so he is a true shortstop with a plus hit tool and potential for power, not many teams will frown on that. He works solely ou tof the stretch, but he has good balance, extension, and leg drive to go with one of the better right handed pick moves in the class. He naturally has long levers and has plenty of swing and miss in his game currently, but that should calm down as he fills out and allow him to tap into his genuine raw power. A switch-hitter who has a good baseball IQ and is a decent athlete, Tomans left-handed swing might be right behind Johnsons in terms of pure hit tool, with some wondering if he might be better suited to stick to hitting from that side only. He has very smooth infield actions but doesnt have great range or a great arm so his future is probably that of an above average defensive second baseman. 1 spot, as the industry's consensus top prospect. He is good getting bat to ball and is hit first, although he has gap power and the ball does jump, so there may be average to better home run power in his future. The pitch is something he just learned this summer and it is an absolutely filthy split grip change that sits 79-84 and absolutely falls off the table. Elijah Green, OF, IMG Academy (Fla.)College commitment: Miami. His best secondary is a changeup that's at least plus, though some evaluators already believe it projects plus-plus. 1 for the first time in 18 months. Dylan Lesko, RHP, Buford (Ga.) HSIf Lesko doesnt go to Vanderbilt, he should be the first prep arm off the board. He's been a mainstay in the OSU rotation since arriving to campus and represents one of the more consistent forces in the class. His stuff is legit and the fact he is a 65 lefty only makes it that much more intriguing a package. Lee may eventually have to shift to third base. He was originally signed as a second round draft pick in 2019 by the Reds out of Niceville, Florida. Brandon Barriera, LHP, American Heritage HS, Plantation, Fla.Yet another Vanderbilt signee, Barriera has the kind of easy and compact delivery and fast arm that breed strikes. Paul Skenes, RHP, LSU 5. The fastball sits 92-94 with some tail to go with a horizontal movement that has flashed plenty of depth. When hes in sync, Ferris might be the best prep lefty in the class, but his unorthodox delivery can lead to some command issues. 19. His swing is very much one that thrives on driving the ball inside out and using the opo gap to get his extra bases. By winter, he was getting 17-21 inches of IVB on the fastball consistently. High school bats occupy the first four spots on MLB Pipeline's newly updated Draft Top 150. There are some exciting tools at the top, with a general consensus around a top four, three of them from Georgia: Termarr Johnson, Elijah Green (from Florida), Dylan Lesko (the one pitcher in this quartet) and Druw Jones. Hes shown good feel for a changeup with solid separation and depth. Rose has the potential to be truly special. He doesnt have a cannon of an arm, but he has enough and it is accurate which will keep right an option, and he makes really good reads and takes efficient routes so there is an outside shot he can make it in center. 9. 22. At the plate he has a very advanced approach that is definitely hit first, although there is some weight shift in the swing and his hips fire well, combining that with his incredible bat speed, there could be average to better power in his future. Green has power and speed and is a rangy center fielder despite a build (6'3", 225 pounds) that echoes his dads football roots. If the command ticks up in 2022 and he learns to shape and spot his fastball at the top of the zone, watch out. The curve is a sweeping 2-plane breaker while the slider has more sharp cutting actions. The three-day selection process started. Sign up to receive our daily Morning Lineup to stay in the know about the latest trending topics around Major League Baseball. You can't talk about Hjerpe without first discussing just how unique he is. 1. 13. He hit 4 home runs in 16 starts for Texas Tech in 2020 and pumped out 21 more as a true sophomore in 2021. The kid can bang. Hes got extremely strong hands that help him manipulate the barrel and punish balls deep in the zone with authority. Malcolm Moore, C, McClatchy HS, Sacramento, Calif.Moore has an argument for being the most well-rounded catcher in the prep class, although his hitting performances last summer were less consistent than desired. When in doubt, we as an industry take college pitchers, and you can't this year. He has a developing change and a quality curve to go with a fastball that gets into the low 90s. That didnt last long as he came out of the gates hot as hell in February and March. Andrew Dutkanych IV, RHP, Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory (Ind. Justin Lee, RHP, Notre Dame HS (CA) Not sure I have ever put a plus potential grade on a prep split before, but that is just what I have done for Lee. As with most of the country, baseball experienced an upheaval due to the global pandemic and, as such, future . His best pitch is a change that sits between 84-88 with a ton of late dip and run. 36. That adding to the frame will likely lead to him being moved out of the outfield to a pure first baseman, but the bat will be more than enough to play even with that positional limitation. Susac has more explosiveness and lateral mobility than most catchers his size do. A big, tall, power-hitting catcher, Susac looks the part. Everything comes awfully easy to Lesko on the mound. In 2020, third baseman Blaze Jordan took a similar route. On the bases he has the speed to stretch a double into a triple and makes great reads on a ball in the dirt to move up a bag. Its an unorthodox setup, but he puts himself in a consistent position to impact the baseball. 1. He has a massive arm, although he can get too confident in it and make plays closer than they need to be, and absolutely demolishes baseballs. His curveball has solid depth with big, tight spin in the mid-70's and there is a change-up in the low-80's that needs refinement. He's got an extremely quick arm and the athleticism on the mound is absolutely incredible. Dylan Lesko, RHP, Buford HS (Ga.)College commitment: Vanderbilt, Lesko entered the summer as the perceived top prep arm in this class and he confirmed it at various stops. Add to that the fact he sits 90-93 and runs a fastball up to 95 on a pitch that has some rise to it making it even harder to square up. Noah Schultz, LHP, Oswego (Ill.) East HSA skyscraper of a pitcher at 6'9", Schultz slings the ball from a lower three-quarters arm slot. The entire package is incredibly advanced. Collier has a bat path that big league scouts drool over. By Matt Galatzan Feb 23, 2023 . Gavin Grahovac, OF, Villa Park HS (CA) You will get a ton of different opinions on where Grahovac ends up defensively long term, some think he can stick as a catcher, some see him in the dirt, but ultimately it will probably be a corner outfield spot. Given the extreme attrition to the top-end pitching talent of . 23. At the plate, he is a polished hitter with a plus hit tool and a line drive swing that sees the ball really jump. Holliday has revered bloodlines being the son of former 7-Time All-Star Matt Holliday. The ball really jumps off the bat thanks to his quick bat with a short swing to the zone. Ian Ritchie Jr., RHP, Bainbridge HS (Wash.)College commitment: UCLA. He has had contact issues at times, but hes a potential 1-1 pick. General, MiLB, MLB Draft He has a slurvy slider that can show really good 2 plane break at times, while being more of a runner at others. There's a history of nagging back injuries here, so evaluators will keep a close eye on his health moving forward. Barrett Kent, RHP, Pottsboro HS (TX) A good bodied Texan righty with a loose right arm, Kent has the makings of a future workhorse starter. LSU leads all schools with three of the top 10 overall prospects, while Florida leads with six in the Top 150, followed by Oklahoma State and Mississippi State, who each have five players on the . Sometimes Hughes gets more sweep than depth, sometimes vis-versa. Cutter Coffey, RHP/SS, Liberty HS, Brentwood, Calif.36. Outfielder Chase DeLauter put himself on the top draft prospect radar last summer when he posted a .986 OPS with nine home runs in 34 games in the Cape Cod Baseball League. He will likely have to work hard to stay at third base, but his power and developing feel for hitting should make him a useful pro even if he slides to a corner outfield spot or even first base. Will Gasparino, OF/1B, Harvard-Westlake (CA) The fact he is the son of Los Angeles Dodgers scouting director Billy Gasparino will be mentioned just about anytime Will gets brought up, but his game stands on its own. Some scouts see something similar to a Kyle Schwarber type of profile here at the end of the day. Hunter Dietz, LHP, Calvary Christian HS (FL) It seems like pitchers keep getting bigger each year, and Dietz is a good example of that as he is a 66 and 230 lbs. Being a left-handed pitcher that can reach back for high-90s cheese, and given his 6-foot-5-inch frame, scouts are drooling over what the final package could look like here a few years down the road. George Lombard Jr., SS, Gulliver Schools HS (FL) The son of Detroit Tigers bench coach, the Jr. Lombard is, unsurprisingly, very fundamentally sound. December 28, 2022 General, MiLB, MLB Draft 0 The Winter Meetings occurred earlier this month (first time since the pandemic) and the first ever MLB Draft Lottery took place. Hes not a lumbering guy in the field, and the speed could potentially play in left field at the next level, or a team could give him a shot at third base, a position he's hardly played at all in college. Its a rhythmic swing that relies on timing, though Neto has shown real feel for putting his body in a position to damage the baseball. Johnson, a left-handed hitting infielder from Mays High School in Atlanta and ASU's top-rated signee in the 2022 class according to Perfect Game, is widely considered to be one the best. He does have a knack for pulling his head off the ball which is just a mild concern but something worth keeping an eye on. He doesn't sell out for loft and instead generates his power inducing backspin on the baseball and driving through pitches in the zone. 7. Its got the makings of a legit double-plus weapon. Alexander Clemmey, LHP, Bishop Hendricken HS (RI) Clemmey makes for some of the most uncomfortable at-bats for hitters in this draft class. 21. At 6-foot-4, 230 pounds, the product of Martinsburg, West Virginia can really bang at the plate. The high school pitching in this class has the potential to be one of the stronger groups in recent memory. He's also a power-hitting 3B, and there are scouts who believe he's a legitimate offensive prospect, though most believe the upside on the mound is too great. Hes also got a curveball in the mid-70s to round out a full arsenal. Dominic Hellman, SS, Jackson HS, Mill Creek, Wash.39. Despite that the ball does jump off the bat and has above average future power with a potential plus hit tool. C $0.99 + C $1.00 shipping. Termarr Johnson has a great swing. Right-Handed Pitcher, Orchard Lake St. Marys. Tristan Smith, LHP, Boiling Springs HS, Spartanburg, S.C.A lefty who flashed moments of dominance all summer on the showcase circuit. February 17, 2023. Emaarion Boyd, OF, South Panola HS, Batesville, Miss. Bryce Eldridge, RHP/1B, James Madison HS (WA) Eldridges future is likely on the mound, but the real power and advanced approach at the plate is too good to discount him as a two-way prospect, although the long levers and big hacks lead to plenty of swing and miss. 7. Tommy Specht, OF, Wahlert HS, Dubuque, IowaSpecht is nowhere close to being where he should end up. Parada gets high marks both mentally and physically, and that should help his draft stock. Seller 100% positive. The most significant takeaway from the 2023 class is its projected strength at the top. Green is a very special talent, some calling him a generational player, that teams will undoubtedly covet at the top of the draft. 24. He varies his arm slot between 3/4 and lower 3/4 but that doesnt impact that command. So could four other prep arms: Orchard Lake (Mich.) St. Mary's Prep right-hander Brock Porter, Brebeuf Jesuit Prep (Indianapolis) righty Andrew Dutkanych, IMG Academy left-hander Jackson Ferris and American Heritage HS (Plantation, Fla.) lefty Brandon Barriera. His fastball has modest velocity (91-92 mph), but he gets swings and misses with it when he elevates, and more importantly, he spins a 3,200-3,300 RPM curveball that is one of the highest spin rates teams have seen among prep pitchers. lanier high school homecoming 2021. stephanie abrams husband omar; . HS50. Jackson Holliday is flying up boards. Wyatt Langford, OF, Florida 4. A year removed from anchoring the Arizona Wildcats lineup, Berry transferred to LSU to follow Jay Johnson. A name many expected to hear called in the 2019 MLB Draft, Lee decided to forego MLB to play for his dad at Cal Poly. 29. He gets decent drive from his lower half and good extension from a 3/4 slot delivery that allows his fastball in the low-90s to play up and does run it up to 95 at times. I got to sit down with the man himself and talk hitting the iconic home run during overrated chants, growing up with a big league dad, draft night, his mindset for success . Walker Jenkins, OF, South Brunswick (N.C.) HS 8. Walker Martin, SS, Eaton HS (CO) The best word to describe Martins game is smooth. He is one of the top high school prospects in the country and based on what happens in the draft, he may opt out of playing baseball at . He is 66 tall and barely 200 lbs. 12. He doesnt wow with his tools, but as a middle infielder with hitting ability, Young should be an enticing pick. 2022 MLB top prospect rankings. The ball does jump and the power is currently average, but there is still plenty of projection in the body and the sync between his hips firing and his hands suggest above average future power if not plus. He has an accurate arm to go with above-average arm strength so he could find himself a home in right. He is already a reliable performer with a low-90s fastball and developing slider and changeup. "I can't remember anything like this," said a scouting executive with an American League club, noting that the 2019 Draft led off with six straight hitters but featured impact college arms such as Nick Lodolo, Alek Manoah and George Kirby later in the first round. There is definitely reliever risk in Dietz, but he could easily stick as a starter if that change properly develops. In fact, he'll be just 17 years old and 7 months on draft day. He can get up the line and beat out the occasional grounder, but the line drive swing with healthy hacks is the primary driver in his game. Cole . Thomas White, LHP, Phillips Academy (MA) At 65 and 210 lbs., White has plenty of projection in the body but already runs his fastball up to 96 while sitting 94-95. He showed this summer that it looks like he can stay at shortstop, and he brings good energy and plus instincts to the table. 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