Hes played mostly third base in high school and might be able to stay at the position, but his bat would still profile if he moves to an outfield corner or first base. Hes a plus runner who can stay up the middle on the infield and has an easy lefthanded swing. He attacks hitters with a good fastball-slider combination, and he can get swings and misses, though he does need to refine his control. On the mound, his fastball gets up to 90 mph and he has feel for his breaking ball and changeup. Infielder Ethan Lege (376), a junior college transfer, was drafted in the 16th round by the Brewers, but opted not to sign. He can play anywhere on the infield, with second base perhaps as his most natural profile, but he has enough athleticism to give him a chance to stay at shortstop. Recruiting coordinator: Chuck JerolomanTop recruit: Cade Kurland, SS. 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. 1 class. Shortstop Nolan Nawrocki, like Crighton, was originally committed to Michigan and followed Bakich to Clemson. He has a good fastball-slider combination and should factor in the bullpen. Nationally, the usual players have been dominating on the circuit. (Bradenton, FL), Garfield 2023 ESPN Cornerbacks. Hitters:The class includes a pair of premium two-way players in Stanford and infielder/righthander Demitri Diamant. (Sherman Oaks, CA), Accelerated Schools (Middle Village, NY), Compass Prep He has a good feel for the barrel and could grow into solid righthanded power in time. https://badgerswire.usatoday.com/lists/247sports-latest-2023-team-recruiting-rankings/, Penn State - 1 five-star, 13 four-star commits, Clemson - 2 five-star, 14 four-star commits, Oklahoma - 1 five-star, 10 four-star commits, Texas - 2 five-star, 12 four-star commits, Ohio State - 1 five-star, 15 four-star commits, Georgia - 2 five-star, 12 four-star commits, Notre Dame - 1 five-star, 17 four-star commits, Alabama - 4 five-star, 11 four-star commits, Alabama leads the way according to 247Sports, An early look at 2024 recruiting rankings: Luke Fickell's first full recruiting cycle, 2023 game-by-game score predictions for Wisconsin football, Wisconsin football loses out on three-star 2024 LB Kari Jackson, Wisconsin Twitter reacts to a crushing OT loss at Michigan, Two Wisconsin Badgers break 21 MPH in latest 'Need for Speed' ranking, WATCH: Luke Fickell on what the issue was last season, Badger commit ranked in top 5 of ESPN quarterback list, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Hitters: Catcher Ross Highfill (257) is a good athlete with a strong arm, giving him all the tools to develop into a standout defender. - The leader in college football and basketball recruiting. Righthander Tommy Henninger, also a junior college transfer, attacks hitters with a fastball-slider combination. (South Portland, ME), Cy Falls 2023 ESPN Kickers. Ackenhausen has a lively fastball that gets swings and misses. Tyler Wulfert, a junior college transfer, can do a bit of everything and offers defensive versatility. 3 in 2017. Hes a bit undersized from a pro perspective, but hes a unique talent and can make an immediate impact in Starkville. Shortstop Chris Maldonado (338) was committed to Clemson before Monte Lee was fired. The lefthanded hitter has a contact-oriented approach at the plate. 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. Righthander Dax Dathe, a junior college transfer, has a strong frame at 6-foot-3, 200 pounds and a good fastball-slider combination. Lefthander Jake Bimbi is coming off an All-American season at Wabash Valley (Ill.) JC. His fastball sits around 90 mph, and he combines it with a good breaking ball and changeup. Hes a righthanded hitter whose quick hands give him above-average bat speed. Its a large group and provides impactful talent around the diamond, both on the mound and among position players. His control and deception makes for a tough at-bat. Hes lean at 6-foot-2, 160 pounds and will need to get stronger to reach his offensive ceiling, but the upside is clear. Lefthander Bradley Loftin (264) came on strong this spring and ran his fastball up to 95 mph. He was a shortstop in high school and has made strides defensively, but he has a big frame and may end up profiling best at third base. He has plus speed, good athleticism and makes a lot of hard contact at the plate, giving him a spark plug element. Alabama leads the way. Hes a steady defender with the arm strength and hands to play shortstop. (La Porte, IN), Kenwood Academy Infielder Juan De La Cruz is a good athlete with plus speed who was a bit under the radar due to a shoulder injury his junior year. Outfielder Grayson Grinsell has exciting upside and profiles as a top-of-the-order hitter. His fastball sits in the upper 80s and he can run it up to 93-94. Righthander Austin Tommasini attacks hitters with a sinker-slider combination and can run his fastball up to 96 mph. Catcher Dylan Maxcey has plus arm strength behind the plate and the righthanded hitter has promising offensive tools. Cooper Holbrook, the son of College of Charleston coach Chad Holbrook, profiles as a corner bat and has an advanced understanding of the game. (East Saint Louis, IL), Chaminade Julienne He has big power potential, though there are some rough edges in his game to hone. Pitchers: Listed at 6-foot-8, 235 pounds, righthander Hunter Sloop has a big arm and big upside on the mound. Grubbs has a good sinker-slider combination and is reminiscent of Tristan Stevens. His fastball this spring touched 100 mph and sat 93-95. 1 recruiting class in the country. His advanced feel for pitching and overall tools give him a chance to take on a significant role right away for the Cowboys. 4 Florida State 155.19. Lefthander JD Thompson is a bit undersized but has advanced pitchability and throws three pitches for strikes. Pitchers: Lefthander Chase Hoover (163) has an easy delivery, a projectable build and started to make a jump this springall signs that portend to further development in college. Vanderbilt, which had the No. 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. Certain Data by Sportradar and Stats Perform Shortstop Will Tippett is a switch-hitter and a good athlete who profiles as a top-of-the-order hitter. Catcher Zander Buchan is a switch-hitter with solid arm strength and power potential. Hes a good athlete with plus arm strength to go with huge offensive upside, especially as a power hitter. 149). Copyright 2023 Baseball America Enterprises. Easton Talt is a good athlete and can play all over the diamond, including catcher, where he has a strong arm. Nathan Hall has a good righthanded swing and projects as a corner bat, with the versatility to play third base and the outfield. 182) Overview: The Yellow Jackets brought in a strong, deep class that features some high-upside players. Nationally, the usual players have been dominating on the circuit. His combination of raw power and arm strength is his calling card. 15. The class has an impressive depth of talent and brings difference makers to Eugene, especially among position players. Hes a strong defender, has a good understanding of the game and a solid arm. 85). He has plus arm strength and is a solid receiver. Its easy to dream on Shores thanks to his size, stuff and athleticism. His fastball sits around 90 mph, and he pairs it with a good slider. Infielder Gabe Springer is a switch-hitter who combines athleticism and physicality. He has some swing and miss to his game, but hes not an all-or-nothing hitter and could quickly step into the middle of the order for Arkansas. His fastball sits around 90 mph, and he profiles as a starter. Lefthanders Jamie Arnold and Brett Barfield bring more upside to the class. Ranking by Region. Hes an excellent defender whose hands, range and arm all play at shortstop. Shortstop Travis Sanders was drafted in the 14th round by the Red Sox but upheld his college commitment. Cade McGarrh is another speedster in the class and can impact the game in a number of ways. Outfielder Vincent Fattore has a fast, whippy lefthanded swing. Stec is a multiple sport athlete, playing both football and basketball at Jacobs High School back home and his junior season was his first with the football team. (London, KY), Link Academy Outfielder DeAmez Ross has quick hands and a good approach at the plate, consistently spraying line drives. Aidan Teel, the younger brother of Cavaliers slugger Kyle Teel, graduated high school a year early. Schaefer brings big upside on the mound and Tennessee has no shortage of intriguing position players in the class. NA. Gatlin, whose father Guy played at Ole Miss, brings an exciting combination of power and speed and can play anywhere on the infield. How rankings are created. (Pewaukee, WI), Paul VI Catholic Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports, Kentucky quarterback Will Levis (7) throws during a NCAA college football game in the Vrbo Citrus Bowl against Iowa, Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla.220101 Iowa Kentucky Citrus Fb Extra 025 Jpg, Nov 27, 2021; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats head coach Jedd Fisch against the Arizona State Sun Devils during the Territorial Cup at Sun Devil Stadium. He also works in a slider and changeup. Mississippi State Bulldogs defeated Auburn Tigers 43-34. Listed at 6-foot-3, 180 pounds, he has an easy delivery and pounds the strike zone with three pitches. His fastball works in the upper 80s and he throws a lot of strikes, with more gains to come as he fills out his 6-foot-4 frame. He uses his 6-foot-6 frame well and attacks hitters with a fastball-slider combination. Recruiting coordinator: Eric Snider Top recruit: Parker Detmers, RHP Overview: The Cardinals have a typically strong class that offers plenty of upside. His fastball sits in the low 90s and he combines it with a good changeup and breaking ball. His stuff isnt overpowering but he controls it well and has good feel on the mound. Jay Murdock and Hollis Porter both have similar profiles as powerful lefthanded sluggers. 2023 ESPN Defensive tackles. His fastball sits around 90 mph, and he has good feel for his changeup. Lefthander Brandon Arvidson is coming on strong this fall, as he added strength and velocity. Hes a solid overall defender, though like any prep catcher his receiving still needs some polish. Catchers Logan Poteet and Cade Law give the Commodores strong depth at the position. Righthander Bryce Jenkins, another junior college transfer, stands out for his tight slider and a fastball that gets up to 94 mph. He has premium arm strength but still needs to refine his receiving. This is the Tigers third No. Pitchers: Smith has a strong frame (6-foot-1, 202 pounds) and an electric fastball-slider combination. 66). 1 class in the country, though five of those recruits went on to be drafted in the first round, giving the class a much different look when it arrived on campus. Righthander Kevin Jaxel has a projectable look at 6-foot-4, 215 pounds and already has run his fastball up to 93 ph. (Minneapolis, MN), Joliet West He missed this spring due to Tommy John surgery, but at his best he controls his three-pitch mix well. Erik Blair has two-way ability as a lefthander and outfielder. (Trophy Club, TX), Simeon NA NA NA. Righthander Dillon Orr, meanwhile, stands out for his pitchability. Hes not as advanced defensively, but he has solid arm strength. The Badgers currently have 13 commitments in the class of 2023, but have yet to land one from a four-star talent according to 247Sports. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports, Nov 27, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Northwestern Wildcats mascot Willie the Wildcat performs during a game against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium. Outfielder Marshall Lipsey is a plus runner and covers ground well in the outfield. 218) Overview: UCLA a year ago landed the No. His fastball gets into the mid 90s, touching 97 mph, and plays up thanks to its hard, running life. He primarily pitched out of the back of the bullpen last season and can make an impact there for the Tigers. (Raleigh, NC), Long Island Lutheran (Denton, TX), Worcester Academy Catcher Salvador Alvarez isnt as toolsy as Heyman but is a solid defender behind the plate and does a lot of little things well. 66) Overview: Stanfords class is small, but it held together through the draft. Pitchers: Noot is big and physical, at 6-foot-4, 235 pounds, and he has a loose, easy delivery. His curveball is a high-spin, 12-to-6 offering, and it projects to be a second plus pitch in time. In addition to tapping into the premium pitching the state so often produces, Texas loaded up on athletic position players. Righthander Adrian Siravo, a junior college transfer, last year was an all-star in the Cape Cod League. (San Marcos, TX), Ellison 231) Overview: The Cavaliers continue to recruit at a high level and bring in a strong class. His fastball works around 90 mph, and he pairs it with a good breaking ball. Overview: The Cavaliers continue to recruit at a high level and bring in a strong class. Hes got a strong lefthanded swing and has performed on some big stages. He had a strong season this spring and is now headed to Austin, adding a high-end arm to the class. (Atlanta, GA), Waukee Senior (Thornhill, ON), Springside Chestnut Hill Academy He has a quality three-pitch mix with a fastball that sits in the low 90s, a sharp slider and a solid changeup. His size (5-foot-9, 190 pounds) may keep him off pro radars this spring, but he has a track record of success and will be able to handle the high-powered Seminoles pitching staff. Overview: TCU has landed a top-20 recruiting class for eight straight years and this class fits right in. His fastball reaches 95 mph, he has a 12-to-6 curveball and can mix in a changeup as well. The Tigers shepherded their whole recruiting class through the draft, meaning they bring in a deep, talented group this fall. His defensive ability, well above-average speed and promising righthanded bat all stand out for him as a shortstop. (Manvel, TX), La Lumiere School Luke is a powerful lefthanded hitter with good bat-to-ball skills who profiles as a corner infielder. Lefthander Christopher Scinta throws from a three-quarters slot and attacks hitters with a good fastball-slider combination. (Montverde, FL), Overtime Elite Hes an average runner and his tools give him the profile of a corner outfielder. 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