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. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports, Purdue wide receiver Milton Wright (0) is stopepd by Wisconsin cornerback Caesar Williams (21) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021 at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette.Cfb Purdue Vs Wisconsin, Dec 29, 2021; New York, NY, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies quarterback Tahj Bullock (15) runs the ball as Maryland Terrapins defensive back Devyn King (29) and linebacker Gereme Spraggins (21) pursue during the second half of the 2021 Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium. 71) Overview: After Jay Johnson and his staff were hired last summer, they went to work and supplemented what was already a strong recruiting class with more high-end talent. Hes a lefthanded hitter who makes a lot of contact. His fastball gets up to 94 mph but typically sits a tick lowerthough with plenty of room for more velocity as he physically matures. Hes made strides offensively and shows good contact skills at the plate. 170). Like Garate, third baseman Drew Smith (214) stands out for his defense and a strong spring elevated his profile. He has strong starter traits, though refining a true putaway pitch would help him take a step forward. (Moline, IL), Putnam Science Academy Hes a versatile defender with the athleticism to play anywhere on the infield. Overview: Vanderbilt had the No. Points Earned. Class of 2023. Recruiting coordinator: Bryant Ward Top recruit: Roch Cholowsky, SS Overview: The Bruins have the Pac-12s top recruiting class and one that stacks up well with any in the nation. As he gets stronger and builds more consistency he could take off on the mound. His defensive ability, well above-average speed and promising righthanded bat all stand out for him as a shortstop. Righthanders Patrick Galle and Sam Tookoian offer exciting upside. The righthanded hitter has a strong swing and makes a lot of hard contact. He has further upside, but he also is polished enough to quickly take on important innings. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Recruiting coordinator: Eric SniderTop recruit: Gavin Kilen, SS (No. Pitchers: Dutkanych was seen as a potential first-round pick before he formally removed his name from the draft, becoming the latest premium pitcher to come to Vanderbilt. (Kansas City, MO), Byron Nelson On the mound, his fastball gets up to 93 mph with more to come and he has some feel for spinning his breaking ball. His fastball touches 97 mph and sits in the mid 90s with more velocity to come. He has plenty of raw power and above-average speed but there is some swing-and-miss in his game that hell have to cut down on to get to his offensive ceiling. 193). Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports, Jul 20, 2022; Atlanta, GA, USA; The Florida Gators helmet on the stage during SEC Media Days at the College Football Hall of Fame. (Chicago, IL), Wasatch Academy Catcher Dylan Maxcey has plus arm strength behind the plate and the righthanded hitter has promising offensive tools. Hes a good athlete who offers a lot of versatility defensively. (Burke, VA), Combine Academy He has above-average speed and arm strength and can play anywhere in the outfield. Hitters: Andrew Fischer stands out for his lefthanded swing and his feel at the plate. Its headlined by Smith, the highest rated player in the draft not to sign, and the new coaching staff buttressed it with a few players who were previously committed to them at Michigan. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports, Dec 29, 2021; New York, NY, USA; Maryland Terrapins quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa (3) runs the ball as Virginia Tech Hokies linebacker Dax Hollifield (4) pursues during the second half of the 2021 Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium. He has elite speed, easy plus raw power and lightning-fast bat speed. Lefthander Brandon Arvidson is coming on strong this fall, as he added strength and velocity. 2023 ESPN Power forwards. 2-ranked 2022 recruiting class and have another impressive group signed for 2023. (Flushing, NY), Villages Charter School Infielder Jack Reynolds is a lefthanded hitter with good bat-to-ball skills. Ryan Ball started his college career at Cal State Northridge before transferring to Central Arizona JC, where he this spring helped the Vaqueros win the national championship. His control and deception makes for a tough at-bat. The Horned Frogs got a boost when Silva formally opted out of the draft, but the class also has solid depth. Hes undersized at a listed 5-foot-6, 154 pounds and has minimal power, but with his speed, defense and approach to the game, hes an exciting addition. 2023 Baseball Commits. 2-ranked recruiting class, with Louisville, Florida and Oregon rounding out the top five. His fastball was up to 95 mph and his curveball has a high spin rate that makes it one of the best in the prep class. Hes on the bigger side for a shortstop and his glove and arm play there, but a move to third base could still be in the cards for him at some point. The Hawaii native instead comes to Stillwater following an impressive summer in the West Coast League that saw him hit eight home runs in 33 games. Recruiting coordinator: Jack Marder Top recruit: Noble Meyer, RHP Overview: Oregon landed the No. 5 class in 2022, matching its highest ranked class in the 21-year history of the rankings. His fastball gets into the low 90s now to go with a good changeup and breaking ball. Outfielder Dakota Jordan (377), the Gatorade Mississippi Player of the Year, was committed to Mississippi State to play both baseball and football, but ultimately opted just to focus on baseball. Pro scouts liked him more as a pitcher, but his offensive ability is also significant. His fastball works in the upper 80s and he also mixes in a changeup, a repertoire that should get him on the mound quickly. Pitchers: Smith has a strong frame (6-foot-1, 202 pounds) and an electric fastball-slider combination. His fastball sits in the low 90s and touches 95 mph. They also lost a couple players, most notably No. Recruiting coordinator: Rich Dorman and Ryan Gipson Top recruit: Trent Caraway, SS Overview: The Beavers have a deep, strong recruiting class, especially on the mound. He has a compact lefthanded swing and good bat-to-ball skills, though he doesnt project for big power. 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. His fastball sits around 90 mph, and he has feel for both his changeup and curveball. The 2022-23 Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball team represents the University of Kansas in the 2022-23 NCAA Division I men's basketball season, which is the Jayhawks' 125th basketball season. 2 Notre Dame 164.77. The recruiting rankings take into account all players from the high school and junior college ranks and were compiled following many conversations with coaches and scouts. His breaking ball and changeup give him a pair of promising offerings and he consistently works around the strike zone with all three pitches. He isnt overpowering but his competitiveness and feel play well on the mound. Jameson Richmond, whose oldest brother Josh Richmond played for Louisville from 2008-10, has a powerful lefthanded swing and profiles as a corner infielder. Hes a plus runner and his lefthanded swing does damage thanks to his combination of bat speed and strength. (Rolling Meadows, IL), NBA Global Academy He has a strong frame and good hands that make him a solid defender, capable of playing anywhere on the infield. After losing several players from this years title-winning team, the Rebels will be looking to the newcomers to fit in quickly. Overview: After Jay Johnson and his staff were hired last summer, they went to work and supplemented what was already a strong recruiting class with more high-end talent. His fastball gets up to 94 mph and he figures to take on important innings early in his career. All player rankings are from the top 500 draft prospects list, which includes all draft-eligible players. (Australia, AUST), Winter Haven Its especially deep on the mound, combining pitchers who can make an instant impact in Charlottesville with some upside. He has solid defensive actions that play well up the middle. Recruiting coordinator:Josh ElanderTop recruit: Alex Stanwich, OF (No. (Fort Washington, MD), Brewster Academy His fastball sits in the low 90s and he mixes in a slider and changeup. Outfielder Harrison Didawick has a big 6-foot-5, 220-pound frame and a powerful lefthanded swing. Pitchers: Lefthander Ben Jacobs (342) built an impressive track record of performance in high school. Hitters: Garate long stood out for his defense, and his infield actions, hands and speed give him the tools to stay at shortstop. He has power stuff and a strong build at 6-foot-3, 205 pounds. As a result, the Cardinal bring in the top-ranked prep player not to sign in Moore and have a top-25 class for the third time in four years. George Wolkow Downers Grove South (Downers Grove, IL) 3B 6-6 210. 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. He has elite speed, a plus arm, covers ground well in the outfield and has electric bat speed. Recruiting coordinator: Josh Jordan Top recruit: Blake Mitchell, C Overview: The Tigers this fall landed the No. They are a good indicator of future success for college football programs, though . Hes not as advanced defensively, but he has solid arm strength. OConnor has a big, strong build at 6-foot-5, 220 pounds. Lefthander, has an advanced skill set and was named Florida player of the year by Prep Baseball Report after a dominant spring. Infielder Cameron Cannarella has an athletic, projectable look. (Los Angeles, CA), Christ Church Episcopal School He has a big, strong build and profiles as a corner infielder. Overview: Stanfords class is small, but it held together through the draft. He has room to fill out his 6-foot-4 frame, portending even more power potential in time. He has some rough edges to his game, but now that hes focusing on baseball full-time, he could soon access his upside. (Boston, MA), Fort Bend Marshall He also has a powerful bat, but his biggest upside is on the mound. Jay Murdock and Hollis Porter both have similar profiles as powerful lefthanded sluggers. Its easy to dream on Shores thanks to his size, stuff and athleticism. Recruiting coordinator: Eric Snider Top recruit: Gavin Kilen, SS (No. Pitchers: Righthander Nick Dugan stands out for his pitchability and three-pitch arsenal. He also could see some time in the outfield thanks to his smooth lefthanded swing. He has plus speed (he stole 28 bases in 43 games this summer) and good on-base skills. He also works in a slider and changeup. First baseman Carsten Sabathia III, the son of six-time all-star CC Sabathia, has a big 6-foot-5, 230-pound frame and the righthanded power potential to go with it. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Height: 6 feet, 5 inches. (Moreno Valley, CA), Northwest Outfielder Kaden Martin (385) is the son of former NFL quarterback Tee Martin (who now is the Baltimore Ravens wide receivers coach) and while he was rated as a four-star quarterback by 247Sports, he will only play baseball at Miami. Righthander Grayson Saunier (181) was drafted in the 18th round by the Rangers but upheld his commitment to the Rebels. 231). 15. Together, they make a formidable 1-2 punch. Pitchers: Lefthander Parker Coil (241) has an exciting combination of upside and pitchability. @247recruiting. (Manvel, TX), La Lumiere School Lefthander JD Thompson is a bit undersized but has advanced pitchability and throws three pitches for strikes. 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. He played a lot of basketball growing up and is still just learning on the mound. He has a projectable build, a changeup that can be a plus pitch and solid pitchability. In order to access this exclusive content you must have a Baseball America Account. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports, Dec 5, 2020; Seattle, Washington, USA; Washington Huskies defensive back Trent McDuffie (22) forces a fumble by Stanford Cardinal running back Austin Jones (20) during the fourth quarter at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium. His fastball sits around 90 mph, and he profiles as a starter. Its full of players who can make a quick impact, as the Bulldogs look to quickly rebound this spring. He has a good approach at the plate, a strong arm and a projectable build. Vanderbilt still has a talented group of freshmen, though it no longer is the nations best class. Hes a good athlete and could be a two-way player as an outfielder, but his biggest upside is on the mound. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports, Nov 20, 2021; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Detailed view of the back of the helmet of Colorado Buffaloes linebacker Nate Landman (53) before the game against the Washington Huskies at Folsom Field. 129) Overview: This is South Carolinas 13th straight Top 25 recruiting class, a streak only bested by Vanderbilt (18) and Florida (15). (Glen Head, NY), Harvard Westlake (Baltimore, MD), North Laurel Outfielder Paxton Kling was rated as a top-five round pick before he formally opted out of the draft. He has a big build at 6-foot-5, 225 pounds and attacks hitters with a fastball-curveball combination. Infielders Bo Gatlin and Braden Luke, both junior college transfers, give the class two more talented hitters. 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