All 3 present an advanced skill-set and different attributes that make them unique in their own right. He takes an aggressive swing with a coordinated move through contact that gives him good leverage while maintaining barrel accuracy. High school: Phillips Academy (Andover, Massachusetts), Career highlights: Prospect Select No. He may have the best arm speed in the class. He moved laterally well and looked comfortable going to his backhand side and making plays on the run. On the mound he works his big 6'4", 220-pound frame down the mound and his extremely quick arm leads to mid-90s velocity. We have seen pull-side power from him and he seems to see the ball well in the box. Blast Motion examines former prep stand-outs' success and where they are today. FB has been as high as 91 while ranging mostly 86-89. High school: Benedictine College Prep (Richmond, Virginia), Career highlights: Virginia Gatorade Player of the Year (2020), MaxPreps Top 50 overall (2021), WWBA 16U National Championship All-Tournament (2019), Division I baseball state champion (2019), Division I football state champion (2019). With a solid change as a 3rd-pitch, Austin checks a lot of boxes on the starter profile. He controls the barrel so well and always seems to be on time, showing the ability to handle velocity and recognize and adjust to off-speed stuff. As a defender, Tommy has natural instincts and the speed to play CF at higher levels, and he has a strong accurate arm that would allow him to profile in RF as well. He's one of the best draft prospects to come along in some time and would be the No. Joe also has good feel for his change giving him the quality 3-pitch mix you look for in a starting pitching candidate. Tristan is one of the top LHP prospects in this class thanks to premium stuff, a track record of success and even more projection left. Loose left-handed stroke with present barrel skills, still shows room to project more power as he continues to fill out his large lean build with the ability to continue to impact the ball at a high rate. While the last 6-7 months havent been easy, it didnt take away from the passion and joy that young athletes show when theyre able to compete in-between the lines. One of the top pitching prospects in the 2022 class, Andrew checks a lot of boxes. Dominated throughout 2020, 33 IP, 57 strikeouts to 12 walks; whippy arm, up to 94 mph w/ explosive life through zone, mixes pair of breaking ball consistently for strikes. Prep Baseball Report. High school: Bristol Central High School (Bristol, Connecticut), Career highlights: All-Central Connecticut Conference South Region (2019). His energy and baseball IQ stand out each time he steps on the field, and when paired with a sweet LH swing and excellent hands at SS, you have a potential Day 1 selection in this year's draft. 1. Full stat release and categorical leaders. At the plate Cutter stalks the pitch with a hanging stride and lets the barrel fly on pitches he likes. Mic is a winner! 2022 ESPN 100. Not much changes for the upper half of the 2022 class. Excellent over athlete and put up great overall numbers at the PG National. He had good finish to all of his stuff and repeated the delivery very well. Amongst the top uncommitted seniors in the state, RHP Justin Feld (Cedar Park Christian) put on a noteworthy performance at the West Coast Games in the summer and continued to impress at the Unsigned Fall Classic this past October. Really athletic actions at the PG National with middle of the field and middle of the lineup potential. The speed plays in CF while he has the arm strength to also play RF at a high level. 1/21/21 With some of the most intriguing tools in the draft, Greg draws immediate attention with his ultra-athletic and projectable frame that possesses quick-twitch fibers. Tools, the ability to use them, personality, and really the overall air around Henry all point to future Major Leaguer. Listed just as an "athlete" by most scouting services, Phillips has elite speed that makes him most projectable as a center fielder on the next level and a game-changer on the basepaths with his ability to get extra bases. The Duke commit is one of the best players in the Northeast and already well-known for being a two-way player a force on defense and a force at the plate. His pace is also good - both in his delivery and pitch-to-pitch. He can play multiple IF spots and looks to have an impact, run-producing bat at the next level! The body, athleticism and arm action give him all the ingredients to be a big riser. Getting back into competition in the fall of 2020, he showed he's added some speed to his fastball. High level two-way ability; up to 91 mph on the mound with a lightning fast arm; quick hands offensively, power plays to the gaps, Well rounded skill set & consistent performer; smooth & direct lefthanded stroke to all fields, big OF arm strength; upper-80s on mound, Fantastic defensive middle infielder; shows fluidity and range to either side with plenty of arm; quick stick & nice offensive tools overall with pop, Upper 80s with near endless physical projection; fills the zone and sinks fastball well; nice feel to spot secondaries. He's a strike thrower with a loose arm and quality stuff, and he is also an accomplished SS with good hands, plenty of arm, excellent speed and an effective RH stroke. Low-90s velocity and feel for his repertoire on the bump, legit 2-way potential. Theyve both held their ground since we began ranking this class over a year okay. NA 28 11. In addition, we've seen those tools play at the highest level in games. Excellent bat speed from both sides of the plate at the PG National, big hitting ability at every stop. Randazzo committed on the spot. High school: Mainland High School (Linwood, New Jersey), Career highlights: MLB.com No. Dallas Tigers 2021 Hernandez. High school: U-32 High School (East Montpelier, Vermont), Career highlights: Times-Argus Player of the Year (2019). Minckler was dominant in his first two seasons for Portsmouth High and threw a no-hitter in his second start in 2019. Carrier did a little bit of everything during that run with a .423 batting average, 22 RBI and 10 stolen bases. Ranking by State. Lightning quick shoulder at the PG National with a FB to touched 94 and tight spin on his slider. High school: Stillwater High School (Stillwater, Minnesota), Career highlights: Prep Baseball Report No. Jackson Cox (Toutle Lake), Felix Schlede (West Seattle) and Ryan Orr (Tumwater) make up the remaining arms in the top 10. His HR came on a breaking ball in a left-on-left matchup. Prep Baseball Report. HIGH SCHOOL CONTENT. At 6'5"/205 he has an ideal pitcher's frame with projection still left in it. Coming out of this event, Cam looked every bit of a top half of the 1st round guy. Rankings Menu for 2027 Class National Player Rankings By Grad Year select Clear filters *Disclaimer: PG cannot 100% guarantee the accuracy of the verbal college commitments listed below. Get the latest Washington High School Sports News, Video Highlights, Player Rankings. Lawlar is a Vanderbilt commit who has drawn strong comparisons to 2019 No. He finds the barrel consistently and the ball really jumps. 1 overall spot. Dan Jurik His long arm stroke produces fastball velocity into the mid-90s and he complements it with a solid curve and change. Outstanding at Sunshine West and PG Jr. National. Schlede and Orr have also made strides in their overall game though and have impressed on our in-game looks this summer. Exceptional at the PGHS Showdown showing power, speed and a refined defensive approach. Low 90's FB up to 94 at WWBA with a four pitch mix, large durable frame and the ability to repeat his delivery at a high rate allowing him to land all four pitches for strikes. Despite being one of the youngest players in the 2022 draft class, Brady possesses one of the most polished and mature all-around games. Hayden is a big-time prospect on the mound with a quick arm, an athletic delivery and an ideal 6'3", 184-pound frame. His change is also a very effective pitch thrown with good arm speed and tunneled well like the rest of his stuff. Carsten has strength and leverage in his right-handed swing. Check out the player rankings on RecruitingNation.com. He adds a high-spin slider that has good depth and a change to round out his pitch mix. He commands all of his offerings well including his breaking ball and change that he is willing to throw in any count. Easy velocity at the PG National, up to 94, and feel for both a SL and CU. In the state title game, Bodily was the winning pitcher and went 3-for-4 batting with four RBIs. Long & athletic frame, moves well on feet & controls body, quick transfer/release; intriguing LH power, fluid path w/ jump off the barrel. Really stood out all summer in all facets; fast-twitch athlete & fluid defender, excellent offensive tools from both sides. 22 RHP Ryan Orr (WA) is going to be an intriguing follow moving forward.Clean arm that worked mostly 84-87 w/ minimal effort. A SS for his Yucaipa HS team, he seems to project best as 3B where he is a solid all-around defender. The 2022 WIAA high school state boys baseball tournaments brackets were locked in for the first time in three years with regional doubleheaders set for Saturday. Here's what our state director, Dan Jurik, had to say about him in his "2022 Rankings - Four RHP On The Rise" article: "Feld might have been one of the best kept secrets in the PNW this summer but he is firmly on the prospect radar now. For 4A, 3A, 2A, 1A and 2B, the first two rounds will take place at regional locations near the top seed in each four-team pod. All rights reserved. But baseball doesn't have quite the same clout as other sports when it comes to scouting talent. For so many players on this list, it's up in the air about what their position will be at the next level. He lets the ball travel deep and uses a lightning-quick bat to get to pitches - and drive them. A "fresh" cold-weather arm from Michigan, he is firmly in the day 1 mix for this year's draft. There is natural loft to his swing and he uses the ground well in his stroke leading to big loft power especially to the pull side (101 mph exit velocity). Bat to ball playing in games. It has tight rotation along with late depth, and he can land it for strikes at any time His athletic delivery and quick arm produce a lively fastball that sits in the low 90s and it is easy to envision Jacob in the rotation at higher levels. 10 overall (2021), Perfect Game All-American (2020). Nathan is an athletic 2022 OF out of Lexington, SC who showed as a top prospect at the Preseason All American showcase. Showed massive power at the PG National, with good recognition skills and an accurate barrel. CB has 11/5 shape with depth in the mid-70's. Also a very capable defender at SS. He is a delight to watch. Jayden Voelker, the only Old Dominion recruit on this list, has a fastball that is already topping out in the low-to-mid 90s and at 6-foot-4 and 225 pounds, already looks like a pitcher ready for the next level. Even better the next week at the PG Elite when he reached 94. *Rankings for 2023 Grad and younger are available to Crosschecker Rankings & Scouting Reports and Scout subscribers. His fastball sits in the upper 80s now and comes from a tough 3/4 slot. Each high school team, i.e., varsity, JV, sophomore, freshman, is allowed one scrimmage. Email us now. He is also a dependable defender with sure hands, an accurate arm and a good internal clock thanks to plus instincts on the diamond. Lock down centerfield profile with developing power in the bat. Justin is one of the top LHP prospects in the country. Barrel delivery is short/quick with aggression and the ball jumps off his bat (94 mph exit velocity) from an easy stroke. 8 New England (2021), MLB.com No. The feet and glove are great and the bat came on in a big way in Jupiter, showing big jump off the barrel. We continue to dive into metrics from Monday's talented event. 1 Washington (2022), Prep Baseball Report Nol 14 overall (2022), Area Code Games (2020). Outanding at the PG National with 94 velocity, a power curveball and a changeup that shows signs of a third above average offering. Thought by many to be the top prospect in the Class of 2021, Brady House has drawn a lot of comparisons to current big league star Kris Bryant for his size, athleticism and hitting ability. It starts with his right-handed power. 2020 Yearly Leaders - FB Velocity (Underclass) Nolan is an imposing figure in the box with lightning-quick hands that lead to loft power. There is some plane to his stuff and the ball seems to get on hitters in a hurry. All 3 present an advanced skill-set and different attributes that make them unique in their own right. High school: Ronald W. Reagan High School (King, North Carolina), Career highlights: MaxPreps Top 50 overall (2021), Class 4A state semifinals (2019), Perfect Game All-American (2020), Prep Baseball Report No. High school: American Canyon High School (Vallejo, California), Career highlights: Perfect Game All-American (2020), Prep Baseball Report No. MVPitcher at WWBA Freshmen World Championship; extremely projectable; pounds zone with big angle & clean arm. Kellington is stunningly accurate for a pitcher his age. Washington has a new discus record-holder Rainier's Jeremiah Nubbe. This is an extremely advanced hitter who had an RBI double in the game, and also showed extremely well in the defensive workout. If he makes it to Louisville and doesn't go straight to the minors, he could be an All-American right off the bat. Strong lefthanded bat with big power to pull side and bat speed; smooth defensive actions with athleticism; big power at 16u WWBA & stood out in Jupiter. 97 mph from OF at National Underclass West. An extremely hard worker, Cole has elevated himself to one of the top RHP prospects in this year's draft. Rankings Menu for 2024 Class. He is an ambidextrous pitcher who is a high-level prospect both from the right and left side. In the meantime you can find previous season rankings by using the "Year" links on the left. Elijah is a rare mix of elite tools, athleticism and playability. At 6-foot-1 and 200 pounds, he seems like he could develop into an elite center fielder and a top draft pick. Jackson is one of the most natural hitters in the 2022 class. The recent UCLA commit is a Top 20 player nationally and currently ranks as the 2nd best RHP in the country in national rankings. High school: Coventry High School (Coventry, Rhode Island), Career highlights: NHBCA All-State (2019), Division I state champion (2018), two-time Providence Journal All-State (2018, 2019). Oozed athleticism at the PG National with real twitch and overall upside. 1/21/21 up to 94 now. At the Perfect Game All-American Classic in 2020, Montgomery won the Home Run Derby and ran a blazing 6.42 60-yard dash as well as showed off some stunning arm strength from center field. 2020 Yearly Leads - FB Velocity (Upperclass) Want to know something else strange? Really good athlete with huge projection on both sides of the ball. on May 24, 2022 Baseball America's high school team rankings are selected through a poll of representatives from the National High School Baseball Coaches Association. Physical build with standout tools; big present power & more to come; big performance at WWBA Underclass with the bat; up to 92 mph as well. He can run his fastball into the low 90s, and he does it fairly easily with more in the tank. Older brother Jacob was a third-round pick in 2017 and is in the Twins organization. High school: IMG Academy (Montverde, Florida), Career highlights: Prep Baseball Report No. Ambidextrous college hurler wows in first start February 23, 2023 No. He was also dominant on the mound, going 8-1 with 67 strikeouts in 51 innings and a 1.48 ERA. Ryan Minckler's journey to Division I baseball is pretty unique. It has the shape you would expect from his arm slot with bite and depth to it. He challenges hitters with a fastball that sits in the mid-90s and complements it with a 2-plane breaking ball that has some depth to it. Great 3-pitch mix. Exceptional potential at the PG National with a loud outing and a swing and miss 3-pitch mix. @wsucougarbsb recruit @NWFutures @PBR_Washington pic.twitter.com/d7uEW0C5ZR, Neither Colton Bower (North Kitsap) or Aidan Dougherty (Mt. Outstanding at WWBA and PG Underclass AA Games. He's most comfortable turning on balls, but he is also very capable of driving it the other way and finding the LCF gap. Up to 94 mph at PG Junior National, controls delivery well & fills the zone; fastball jumps and more to come, feel for CB & SL. Spring Forward: Top Private School Arms to Watch in 2023. He gets downhill plane to his lively fastball that he runs into the mid-90s, and he combines that with a curveball that has tight rotation and hard downer action. He uses his large frame well in his delivery, and his leverage has his fastball comfortably in the low 90s and touching higher. High school: Elkhorn High School (Elkhorn, Nebraska), Career highlights: Prep Baseball Report No. At such a young age, Smith has a really high baseball IQ. Through two full high school seasons, Voelker has 121 strikeouts in 83 1/3 innings pitched with a 1.85 ERA. Trackman Spotlight - '21 RHP Slater Whitaker (Ferndale) Not much changes for the upper half of the 2022 class. Urlaub is committed to play for juco powerhouse Neosho County Community College and head coach Steve Murry, who also recruited future major leaguers Matt Strahm and Andy Young out of West Fargo. USA Baseball named former 15-year big leaguer and two-time all-star Michael Cuddyer its 2023 18U National Team manager today. 6 Ohio State 65.56. He doubled in game and hit a long HR off the machine in the simulated game at that most recent event. At the plate he has very good natural rhythm using a bounce move with his hands as a trigger and to get some separation. Class 3A has four loser-out play-in games on Tuesday. He is flexible and quick behind the dish with plenty of arm strength to shut down the running game. JeanPierre even jumped on the mound and ran his fastball up to 96 with a lightning-quick arm. He showed his skills in handling quality arms at the Baseball Factory All-America Game with ease, as usual, and he also doubled down the left field line and scored a run. Santucci has the size and talent to be picked high enough in the 2021 MLB draft to consider skipping college altogether. His easy delivery produces excellent leverage and leads to a heavy fastball that can get into the mid-90s. 2022 Washington High School Basketball Player Rankings | Prep Hoops Washington 2022 Rankings WL indicates Watch List Access all of Prep Hoops Subscribe for access to all premium articles and rankings. Big overall tools shown at the PG National. Walter re-classified into the 2022 class right after the Baseball Factory All-America Game, and he immediately became one of the top pitchers in this year's draft class. NA 30 2. Showed the same defensive ability at the PG National, but more strength and barrel speed make the bat play up in a big way. Great on both sides of the ball at the PG National. He throws from close to a 3/4 slot which gets the expected sink and tail to his low 90s fastball that touches higher at times. Downs, the MVP of the Future Games in 2020, has earned praise for his discipline and patience at the plate and can be a terror on the basepaths. . 21 overall (2021), Class 6A state champion (2019). Scouts were attracted to Emerson from the jump because of his innate ability to play either shortstop or catcher at such a high level. Low mileage arm with significant potential left to tap into #2 Tyce Peterson SS / RHP / Juanita, WA / 2022 Rankings StateRank: 2 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 154 / POS: 36 Some college and high school coaches and professional scouts are consulted, but the final lists are put together by the Baseball Northwest staff as a whole. The best defensive catcher in the class loves to impact the game with his arm (1.75 to 2B in workout), and he is also an advanced receiver and a natural leader. Up to 97 at the PG National and 98 a the PG Elite. Big helium late in the summer. Big time two-way ability; switch-hitter with repeatable stroke & handle for barrel; smooth & effortless mechanics on mound, up to 91 mph. Balanced & repeatable delivery w/ quick arm, fastball up to 94 mph at PG National; nice feel for late diving CH and spins the breaking ball well for strikes. The LH stroke is simple and easy with the ball jumping off the bat to all fields. Fisher was the Utah Gatorade POY last season while leading his American Fork squad to the State Championship. 1 outfielder (2021), Area Code Games (2020), DIAA State Champion (2019), DIAA All-State (2019). He gets good tail to his fastball and change thanks to his 3/4 arm slot and he mixes in two breaking balls. His LH hit tool and overall feel for the game make him an exciting prospect. And the left-hander already is considered a "four pitch" player with a fastball, curveball, steadily improving slider and changeup. The 2022 WIAA high school state boys baseball tournaments brackets were locked in for the first time in three years with regional doubleheaders set for Saturday. Up to 88 at WWBA. Bishop is committed to play for in-state University of Arkansas, and scouts have praised how much his arm strength seems to have improved on throws from the outfield. Big promise here. All signs point to a quality starting pitching prospect in Karson. ALERT: State Law (175.22) prohibits use of cell phones (and other image-recording devices) in locker rooms except in emergency situations. Blast Motion examines former prep stand-outs' success and where they are today. The only player from the Class of 2023 to make this list, Colt Emerson committed to play for Auburn after his freshman season at John Glenn High School. That packages puts him in the top tier of shortstop defenders in this draft. Guerra is a great power hitter at his age, with elite velocity speed off the bat an attribute you can bet will only continue to develop as he gets older and adds more muscle. Ran his fastball up to 96 and his slider has an exceptionally high spin rate. Cole flat out hits every time we see him and he is one of only a handful of players that can stay at SS at the highest level. Yoel is also excellent on the mound with an extremely projectable 6'7" frame that gets downhill plane to all of his offerings. Heubeck is committed to play for Wake Forest and could be in the Demon Deacons' rotation the moment he steps on campus. There is still more upside here with quality stuff already in place making Hayden look like a legitimate starting pitcher prospect at higher levels. The 6-foot-4, 195-pound Colton Sundloff has a great frame to develop into a legitimate pro pitching prospect with a few years of college seasoning at wait for it Cal State Fullerton. Baseball Americas high school team rankings are selected through a poll of representatives from the National High School Baseball Coaches Association. Control might be a bit of an issue as well with 42 walks in that same stretch. Mon September 28, 2020 He flashed a 4-pitch mix at the Baseball Factory South Showcase featuring a fastball up to 92 mph, a curve with downer action, a slider/cutter with late break and a change. His delivery is effortless, lulling hitters to sleep, before his quick arm works through to release and the ball jumps out of his hand and onto hitters in a hurry. 3 swing and miss pitches that he commands well; touched 96 early in summer of 2020. JR Ritchie (Bainbridge) has a firm hold on the #1 spot and he shows no signs of slowing down. The country. His slider seems to be his most effective secondary offering at present, and the total package here has a ton of upside. Gavin is a true baseball player, who has been a mainstay for one of the top programs in the country, Barbe HS, for several years. Great body control and unreal deception throughout his outing at the PG National. Kyle has a tall, lean frame and works well down the mound with some deception to his delivery and release. Tucker is also an athletic infielder with a clean RH stroke that has surprising power. 1 overall (2023), 14U Select Festival (2020), Team USA 14U National Development Team (2019). Owen Kellington was the Vermont Player of the Year as a sophomore, when he batted .451 along with 66 strikeouts and a 0.47 ERA in 30 innings. WA 4-pitch mix and pounds the zone with enormous upside remaining. He stalks pitches, stays in his legs and swings with intent. Teams; CBS Sports; CBS SPORTS HQ; SportsLine; . 4 Connecticut 67.49. Copyright 2023 Baseball America Enterprises. Before the 2020 high school baseball season got shut down, Bruns was 3-0 with a 1.11 ERA, nine hits, one save and 39 strikeouts in 19 innings. * Their positional versatility also helps them impact the game in other ways, Commitment Alert22 Colton Bower (@nkitsapbaseball/@BaseballSweets) has committed to @wsucougarbsb @coltonbower2022 One of the top overall athletes in the 22 class pic.twitter.com/qLy9AH1OVR, WA We don't get the same luxury with baseball. Mikey is one of those players with outstanding tools in workouts who even plays above them in games. Brandon has the look of a lefty starter who will eventually pitch at the highest level. A case can be made that Tucker was the most consistent hitter in the country throughout the summer. High level athlete up the middle; above average run tool; short, repeatable RH swing with lots of barrel and jump coming off; stood out at 16u WWBA. Overall, this a strike-thrower with a quality pitch mix to follow closely. 1 LHP (2021). Easy upper 80s to low 90s and can really pitch. Kevin Askeland Feb 16, 2023 Active baseball coaches with most wins Billy Jack Bowen of Silo is overall leader, Mike Turo of Monroe Campus is spring-only leader. He's also gaining better control over his slider, which reaches the upper 80s. The more Ritchie is able to compete against elite competition, the more he seems to improve. Hartle is widely regarded as the top left-handed pitching prospect in his class and has a variety of pitches he can scare the life out of you with a fastball in the low 90s, a slider in the low 80s and a changeup in the mid-80s. From the left side Jurrangelo showed a similar delivery and arm slot, topping in the upper 80s and throwing a curve and change. The 2022 rankings expanded from 50 to 100 for right now and will continue to grow after we get through our Fall and Winter events. The biggest question about Reed seems to be around his ability to develop power as he gets older, which is interesting because it makes you think baseball scouts might not be that bright. Si) are no strangers to the top 10. His hands are quick and he squared up several balls against quality pitching in the Baseball Factory Florida Showcase. He complemented the fastball well with a tight breaking ball with 2-plane break and excellent feel for a change that he threw with good arm speed. Excellent feel for the game with carrying tools. Scouts were pretty critical of Leto over the 2020 summer for some changes made to his swing, but if they pulled their heads out of their parents' basements for air every now and then, they'd realize your high school swing ain't gonna work in the pros. High level athlete up the middle; above average run tool; short, repeatable RH swing with lots of barrel and jump coming off; stood out at 16u WWBA. 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