2021 PBR Draft Board

The 2021 MLB Draft will take place July 11-13, the latest it’s ever occurred. The first day will start at 7 p.m. ET and consist of the first round and Competitive Balance Round A--the first 36 picks. The second through 10th rounds will take place Monday, July 12, starting at 1 p.m. ET, and the 11th to 20th rounds will take place Tuesday, July 13, beginning at 12 p.m. ET.

Below you’ll find our final 2021 PBR Draft Report with summaries on each player, as well as applicable video. Consider this a best available list. Players are not lined up based on the order we think they’ll be picked. Not only can you prime yourself for July 11 with this list, but you can also judge how your favorite team or its rivals did after the fact.

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1 Kumar Rocker RHP Vanderbilt VIDEO
What more can be written? Rocker has everything you want in a pitching prospect with size, stuff, athleticism, pitchability and makeup. At 6-foot-5, 245 pounds and armed with plus command of a 93-96 mph fastball, a plus-plus 83-85 slider and a plus-plus 87-90 cutter, Rocker is loaded with weapons. His fastball can overwhelm hitters. His gyrospin slider is always a factor, but his cutter is his best offspeed pitch. On top of his elite arsenal Rocker, is confident and aggressive, taking ownership of the mound and batter’s box. He's a bona fide ace and should zoom to the big leagues in a hurry.
2 Jack Leiter* RHP Vanderbilt VIDEO
Leiter had first-round potential as a high school prospect and pitched well in the shortened 2020 season, but he took the college game by storm this year by tossing 20.2 no-hit innings over three starts. One of those was a no-hitter, Vanderbilt's first regular season one since 1971, and he followed it up with seven no-hit innings in his next start. The 6-foot-1, 205-pounder has a complete arsenal, but can simply dominate with a virtually unhittable fastball. His combination of velocity, release point, location and riding life make the pitch play extremely well. He sits around 94 mph and can reach back for 96-97 at any point. His secondary stuff fluctuated throughout the season, but his usual go-to pitch is a 78-81 curveball with sharp break and depth. He can also mix in a low-80s slider that is plus at times and hitters have a hard time recognizing it out of his hand.
3 Jordan Lawlar SS Dallas Jesuit Prep, TX VIDEO
Lawlar has been the top-ranked prep player for nearly a year now, taking over the top spot last August, and has been among the top 10 preps since he was a sophomore. A Vanderbilt recruit, he epitomizes ‘quick twitch’, as it’s attached to all facets of his game. His hands are ultra fast from the right side, aided by a fluid, rhythmic swing that should promote the abilities to hit for both average and power in pro ball, especially as he adds strength. Additionally, Lawlar’s an easy runner–clocked at sub-4.0 times down the line–and that athleticism fits comfortably on the left side of the infield, where his hands and feet work in conjunction to generate a special all-around profile.
4 Marcelo Mayer SS Eastlake HS, CA VIDEO
Mayer resembles a future big leaguer in every sense. Listed at a long-levered 6-foot-3, 175 pounds, he's a SoCal shortstop with a sweet left-handed swing and power who ranges around the left side of the infield gracefully, especially for his size. He and Lawlar were two of the key follows coming out of the Area Code Underclass Games in 2019, but amidst COVID-related travel restrictions in 2020, Mayer was somewhat tucked under the radar, off the national circuit. But he was too good to keep hidden in the rough, and he’s spent his time since racing up draft boards.
5 Henry Davis C Louisville VIDEO
It's become commonplace to see collegiate catchers with offensive upside climb draft boards in season, and Davis is the latest to represent that group. The Louisville backstop was ranked No. 11 overall on our January edition of our PBR Draft Board, and he’s now up to No. 5 and has been in the conversation as a viable pick at No. 1, courtesy of a stellar spring in which he hit .370 with 15 homers and more walks than Ks (31:24). Davis’ top-scale raw bat strength coupled with his natural bat-to-ball skills and keen eye, raise the floor on his prospect stock, as he’s also capable of playing a position that’s slugging a combined .380 in the big leagues this season. Defensively, Davis works hard behind the dish, and his highly athletic footwork and big arm can be run-stoppers at the next level. He may need some work as a receiver to stay behind the plate, but he would also fit easily in right field with his plus-plus arm strength and offensive profile.
6 Kahlil Watson SS Wake Forest HS, NC VIDEO
A North Carolina State recruit, Watson has an athletic build at 5-foot-11, 170-pounds. He took the summer circuit by storm in 2020, showing electricity and superior confidence in his game. That carried over to the spring season and he has continued to climb boards. Hitting from the left side, he has premium bat speed and consistently finds the barrel. The hands can manipulate the barrel with snap through the zone and he has the ability to drive the ball to both gaps. He has an aggressive approach, showing that he wants to hit, but also has feel for the zone. He's also aggressive and instinctive on the basepaths. Defensively, he's athletic with confidence in his soft hands and plays under control, showing an easy arm that produces carry across the diamond.
7 Jackson Jobe RHP Heritage Hall School, OK VIDEO
Jobe doesn't possess the prototypical frame that gets a high school righty picked in the top 10, but his stuff is as electric as any in recent memory. He pitches with minimal effort and a super quick arm, pumping a fastball that flirts with triple digits and sits in the mid 90s with above average spin rates. He has made huge strides with his control, as he's shifted his focus to pitching from being a two-way player and become a premium strike thrower. The fastball rides through the zone and garners a ton of swings and misses by itself, but he also has the secondary stuff to make hitters look silly. The slider is his trademark, a plus pitch with sharp, late 10/4 action in the low 80s and spin rates near 3000 rpm. He also has a changeup with sink and fade, as he maintaings good arm speed on it, giving him a third pitch that's at least average.
8 Colton Cowser OF Sam Houston State VIDEO
A prep teammate of Ty Madden, Cowser is a long-bodied athlete with five-tool potential. He jumped onto the national scene after an impressive stint with the 2019 College National Team, but then struggled in the shortened 2020 season with a .255/.379/.364 slash. He rebounded with a top-round caliber 2021: .374/.490/.680 with 16 home runs. A plus runner, Cowser also swiped 17 bases in 20 attempts. With a pure stroke and quick hands, he projects to become an above average to better major league hitter with average power production. Defensively, Cowser shows an average arm and range and his strong instincts should allow him to stay in the big field for the foreseeable future.
9 Sal Frelick OF Boston College VIDEO
Super twitchy and athletic, Frelick is a dynamic, five-tool player in the college game. His future tool grades on the pro scale project to be a 55 arm, 60 run, 60 defend, 60 hit and 45 game power production. Despite his size at 5-foot-9, 175 pounds he projects to have near average pro power due to explosive twitch and bat speed combined with his intent to drive the ball at the plate. Using an outstanding core, likely developed as a prep hockey standout, Frelick stays connected and leverages the bat to the ball. Frelick best compares to the more explosive Shane Victorino than the smoothness of Andrew Benintendi. Both are good comparisons to the type of player that Frelick could become at the major league level. Topping it all off, he looks wired for the pro game with plus-plus makeup.
10 Brady House SS Winder-Barrow HS, GA VIDEO
The top prospect in the prep class at one point, House has never strayed far from the spot, sporting top-end strength that lends to his plus-plus raw power. He's athletic and strong with wide shoulders and a strong lower half, though there is still room for more. He hits from a tall set-up with low hands that are a bit dead, but he gets into a good launch position and has plus bat speed that makes the ball explode off the barrel. He has extremely strong hands and can leave the yard to all fields. He's part of an excellent crop of high school shortstops, but is the least likely to stay at the position, projecting more as a third baseman. He has premium arm strength that can produce a mid-90s fastball and he has solid hands. He is committed to Tennessee.
11 Ty Madden RHP Texas VIDEO
Standing at 6-foot-3, 215 pounds, Madden sits in the mid-90s with solid life and improving command. He has a high release point that can cause him to miss up in the zone. His primary offspeed pitch is a slider that sits in the mid 80s and is above average-to-plus at times. His low-80s changeup is also above average with some late sink. With an on-line, lower-effort delivery and loose arm action, he profiles as a starter, but will need to continue to improve the command of his stuff to reach his ceiling.
12 Benny Montgomery OF Red Land HS, PA VIDEO
Montgomery, a Virginia recruit, boasts loud raw tools and a frame that immediately stands out on the field. High waisted at 6-foot-4, 200 pounds, his physicality, projection and toolset is reminiscent of Jake Marisnick. He turns in elite running times and shows closing speed in the outfield to go with a plus to plus-plus arm, making him an impact defender. He has shown unorthodox tendencies in the box in the past, but has cleaned some things up and shortened his swing. He can seriously impact the baseball, even to the opposite field, flashing at least plus raw power. His bat does carry risk, but if everything comes together, he has true five-tool potential.
13 Matt McLain SS UCLA  
An unsigned first-round prep pick in 2018, McLain took his talents to Westwood instead. Boasting five-tool potential, he's an impressive athlete with plus body control, a plus-plus run tool and above-average arm. He has the ability to play all over the diamond, seeing time at center field, shortstop, second and third base in the Cape Cod League in 2019, but he played shortstop exclusively between 2020-2021. He's a confident hitter with very good bat-to-ball skills and surprising pop in his 5-foot-10, 175-pound frame. He also has excellent makeupe.
14 Andy Painter RHP Calvary Christian Academy, FL VIDEO
At 6-foot-7, 230 pounds, Painter looks like a major league starter and has the arsenal and delivery to match. His length makes it seem like he's just placing the ball in the catcher's mitt and he effortlessly pumps mid-90s fastballs, touching higher. He can drive the pitch downhill to the bottom of the zone and has some of the best command in the class. He has excellent feel for a changeup, an above-average offering in the mid 80s. He has shown an inconsistent breaking ball with varied shape, going between a curveball with 11/5 depth and a slider with more side-to-side action, but when it's on, it has the makings of being a swing-and-miss pitch. He is committed to Florida.
15 Joe Mack C Williamsville East HS, NY VIDEO
Charlie Mack was a sixth-round pick in 2018, known for his left-handed stick and hitting clearly runs in the family, as his not-so-little brother has shown to be a force at the plate too. A Clemson recruit, Joe was already considered one of the top hitters in the country going into last summer and he only provided more evidence by the end. He works counts to his favor and doesn’t get cheated when he sees his pitch, consistently putting the barrel on the baseball. His present strength translates to in game power and he can use it to go the other way. He’s no slouch defensively either, showing a strong arm and easy transfer behind the plate. The only reason he would move off the position would be not to stunt his bat's development.
16 Harry Ford C North Cobb HS, GA VIDEO
Ford was a major standout at the 2019 Future Games, showing premium defensive tools, though his potential to hit was a little in question. Fast-forward to now and he the bat has improved markedly, to the point that he doesn't need to remain the behind the plate to hold value. He's athletic enough to play just about anywhere on the field. The path is flat with a little length, but he can drive the ball with authority to all fields and shows solid pop to his pull side. He has tremendous strength in his lower half, giving him a strong foundation, but he doesn't lose speed, showing powerful burst and turning in above-average run times. He is committed to Georgia Tech.
17 Jordan Wicks LHP Kansas State VIDEO
Kansas State's ace, Wicks stands at 6-foot-3, 220 pounds and attacks hitters at a tough downhill angle, unleashing 91-94 fastballs, touching 95, and moving the pitch to all quadrants for strikes. He has great feel for a plus to better 81-83 changeup and isn't afraid to start hitters off with it before going back to his fastball. He also has two breaking balls, a mid-80s slider that emerged as a solid-average pitch this spring, and a true curveball at 79-80. Wicks can put together quality starts with just the fastball, changeup and his professional approach, but will need to maintain consistency with a breaking ball.
18 Will Bednar* RHP Mississippi State  
A draft-eligible sophomore and the Most Outstanding Player of the 2021 College World Series, Bednar is a fierce competitor with major league bloodlines. Pitching from a high-3/4 slot, he has a high-spin fastball that ranges from 92-97 and gets swings and misses up in the zone. He pitches with conviction to all quadrants with the fastball and his breaking ball has sweeping shape with tight spin that tunnels off the fastball to his glove side when thrown at its best. It's a swing-and-miss offering that plays up thanks to his elite fastball. He has the potential to become a front-of-the-rotation starter with two plus pitches, a repeatable delivery and strike-throwing ability.
19 Gunnar Hoglund RHP Mississippi  
Hoglund was playing his way into top 10 consideration before being sidelined with an injury and ultimately having Tommy John surgery. When healthy, he makes things look easy with a low-effort, repeatable delivery, three above-average pitches and spot-on command. His fastball ranges from 92-96 and he shows plus command of it to both sides of the plate. He can spot his mid-80s slider at the knees to glove side and manipulates the shape and velocity as needed. His changeup also sits in the mid 80s and plays up to above average due to his ability to throw it any count for a strike. Overall, Hoglund’s profile doesn’t scream super sexy, but it is one that should allow him to move quickly through a minor league system once he's back to 100 percent.
20 Izaac Pacheco 3B Friendswood HS, TX VIDEO
A monster among boys, Pacheco’s 6-foot-4, 215-pound frame is unmistakable, and as close to pro-ready as you find in the class. He carries the weight well with defined strength throughout. He is relaxed in his approach with an innate ability to slow the game down and a threat to leave the yard at any point. His hands are almost inhibited of free flow and momentum in his load, but athleticism and strength currently makes up for it. He has a propensity to drive the abll to the opposite field, attacking pitches on the outer third and beyond, allowing his barrel to lag in the zone before impacting the ball with authority. He played shortstop for his high school team and handled it well, but a shift to third base is in his immediate future where his soft, confident hands and above average arm should make him a strong defender at the hot corner. He is committed to Texas A&M.
21 Chase Petty RHP Mainland HS, NJ VIDEO
A Florida recruit, Petty is an excellent athlete with an electric arm. He touched 100 at the Area Code Games last summer and again early this spring, routinely sitting 95-98. He works from a 3/4 slot with heavy arm-side life on his fastball, then rips off hard, wipeout sliders in the mid 80s with late bite. He also mixes in a mid-80s changeup that has at least average potential. His arm action is long and he pitches with some effort that affects his command and may call his ability to start long term into question, but he's a fierce competitor with excellent makeup.
22 Spencer Schwellenbach RHP/SS Nebraska VIDEO
A two-way star in high school, Schwellenbach was exclusively a hitter his first two years at Nebraska, but returned to a dual role in 2021 and hanlded it with aplomb. He logged 31.2 innings and 10 saves this spring, typically coming in straight from shortstop to close the door with mid-90s gas and an above-average to plus slider in the low 80s that he can vary the shape of. He also has good feel for a sinking changeup. The strong-bodied 6-foot-1, 205-pounder has some interest in the early rounds as a shortstop, but his quick arm, low-effort delivery and overall upside on the mound are likely far too enticing.
23 Sam Bachman RHP Miami (OH) VIDEO
Bachman stands a strong and durable 6-foot-1, 230 pounds and possesses two explosive pitches in his fastball and slider, as well as a changeup that grades as plus. The fastball is elite, as he can maintain the high 90s throughout an appearance and touch triple digits, and it has spin rates in the 2500s. The slider is at least above average with a chance to be plus-plus, sitting at 88-90. His changeup has similar velo, getting good fade and is especially effective against left-handed hitters.
24 Jud Fabian OF Florida VIDEO
Fabian enrolled early at Florida in January 2019 and handled his own during what should have been his senior year of high school. He was off to a hot start in 2020 before the shutdown and garnered some buzz as a top 10 pick. That was quelled by a .249 average and high strikeout rate this spring, but he did hit 20 home runs and is a plus defender in center field. His power comes from being short to the ball with very good bat speed and natural loft, allowing him to lift and drive the ball with authority to all fields. That also leads to holes and swings and misses, and he can be exposed by quality offspeed stuff. Defensively, he gets good reads off the bat and has good closing speed to go with an above-average arm.
25 Gavin Williams RHP East Carolina  
Williams was an exciting prep prospect in North Carolina's 2017 class, epitomizing projection as a 6-foot-6 senior, and he immediately began to fufill that promise when he landed on campus at ECU. In the spring of 2018, Williams was a budding, lights-out reliever who ticked his fastball up into the triple digits. Injuries prevented him from logging the innings–and thus, the development time–to factor into the starting rotation, and the shortened 2020 campaign obviously didn't help. So, Williams went unselected last year. This spring, Williams quickly and assertively began to check every box that hampered his draft stock the year before: refined feel to spin a breaking ball to complete three-pitch mix and enhancing his certified plus fastball. While he can still reach the 100 mph mark, Williams' has proven he can be just as effective holding 94-97 while also pulling out a viable, newfound 83-87 slider, or a reliable changeup he more often leaned on in years past. He kept rising over the course of the spring, ultimately keeping pace with Kumar Rocker in a Friday night duel in the Nashville Super Regional, and he's established himself as a fair bet to earn a selection inside the first round.
26 Jonathan Cannon* RHP Georgia  
The results have been somewhat mixed for Cannon through his two irregular seasons at Georgia. He was an intriguing get for the Bulldogs, and he flew under the radar while Georgia's pair of aces stole the show in 2020, but the floor was Cannon's in 2021. Unfortunately, he missed the first few weeks of the season with mononucleosis, which didn't help him hit the ground running in Athens as a sophomore ready to take on a larger staff role. As a dominant reliever last year, Cannon was more frequently living in the 95-96 mph range. This past spring as a starter, Cannon was sitting at a heavy 93-94 mph, while showing the feel for a couple quality breaking balls, in addition to a changeup that projects as his best secondary long term. Georgia eased him into action, and he looked like the first-round type of talent in a couple of key SEC outings, against Vanderbilt and Ole Miss, once he appeared to be back to 100 percent. As a draft prospect, Cannon's sturdy size, broad shoulders, make it easy to envision him supporting the kind of strength gain that would generate an increase in velocity, bolstering an already impressive skillset of strike-throwing abilities and pure stuff.
27 Bubba Chandler RHP North Oconee HS, GA VIDEO
A premium athlete with wide shoulders and excellent projection, Chandler is also committed to Clemson as a quarterback. He's extremely competitive and while some teams are intrigued by his bat, his upside is clearly on the mound. The fastball runs into the mid 90s with some run and life through the zone. He goes between two breaking balls, a curveball in the high 70s with sharp 11/5 break and a slider in the low 80s with hard sweep. His changeup has been his best secondary pitch at times, showing above average with fade in the mid 80s.
28 Will Taylor OF Dutch Fork HS, SC VIDEO
Clemson's baseball and football teams could take a hit in the MLB Draft, as Taylor, like Bubba Chandler, is committed to the Tigers for both sports. He has an athletic and strong frame at 6 feet, 180 pounds. His athletiicsm and defense have always rated near the top of the scale, but his bat has rounded into form, propelling his status in the last year. He has a quick barrel, showing plate discipline and the ability to maintain a direct path against solid arms, producing loud, violent contact. He projects as a center fielder at the next level with advanced tracking skills and elite speed.
29 Ryan Cusick RHP Wake Forest VIDEO
Tied atop the leaderboard of 2021's Heat Sheet, with a max fastball velocity measured at 101 mph, Cusick is your tradtional, imposing power arm, built at a brawny 6-foot-6, 235 pounds. The fastball is very possibly this draft's best, and just about any way you slice it. It can spin at 2500+ rpm in the upper 90s, though more often in the mid 90s as he marches through a start. And while inconsistent, his 80-82 mph slurvy breaking ball has flashed serious swing-and-miss bite, and he's utilized a changeup as an average change-of-pace third offering. Strikes have been Cusick's largest obstacle, as his lack of control in college hardly improved in 2021, leading more and more scouts to label Cusick as a future reliver–though, as a high-leverage closer type.
30 Tommy Mace RHP Florida VIDEO
Mace, the Gators' ace, bet on himself in 2021 and looks to have won. He went undrafted in 2020, and opted to return to Gainesville rather than sign the pro offers he received, but not before retooling his arsenal. Listed at a long-levered 6-foot-6, 215 pounds, Mace has a competitive on-mound persona and mid- to back-end rotation stuff. The sinker-type fastball sits in the 93-94 mph range most often, though it was up to 96 several times for this spring, leaving his hand with elite extension, measured at seven-plus feet. Mace's two-seamer features quality arm-side life, and he features a true four-seamer and cutter, too–though, that cutter appears to have morphed into a slider. Adding to his array of offspeed offerings, Mace's curveball, 78-81 mph, looked like his best secondary this spring, with tight spin that nearly scraped 3000 rpm that he proved he could manipulate for strikes when required. His power changeup further supports an impressive pitch mix that a pro organization can fully optimize. There may not be a sky-high ceiling here, but Mace also looks the part of a dependable MLB starter who can deepen any rotation.
31 Andrew Abbott LHP Virginia VIDEO
The 6-foot, 175-pound Abbott was a highly-effective reliever for the Cavaliers prior to 2021 and fit as a third-round pick last year. He went unselected, but shifted to the rotation this spring and pushed himself into first-round consideration. He has a quick-hop fastball that is a lively 91-95 and gets swings and misses on its own. Its movement is location driven, showing tailing action to his arm side, a steep attack angle when down in the zone, and riding life up in it. He complements that with a hard-breaking 78-80 curveball that is plus. He can manipulate its shape and speed, going from a 12/6 breaker to more slurve shape. Abbott can also mix in a deceptive and darting changeup that is a firm 85-86. He tunnels all three pitches extremely well.
32 Matheu Nelson C Florida State  
A draft-eligible sophomore in 2020, Nelson returned to Tallahassee and shot up boards thanks to a massive performance on the season. His big raw power showed up in games and finished tied for the most in Division I with 23. He has a good approach and the pop plays to all fields. Defensively, he blocks well and has a strong, accurate arm to go with being a vocal leader, giving him several quality attributes for a professional backstop.
33 Daylen Lile OF Trinity HS, KY VIDEO
Last summer, Lile established himself as one of the best pure hitters in the high school class. A Louisville recruit, he has a strong frame with big shoulders at 6 feet, 190 pounds. His strong, loose hands whip the barrel through the zone with easy bat speed and he routinely makes loud contact to all fields. After tearing up a few tournaments, he performed well on big stages like East Coast Pro and the Area Code Games including a 5-for-6 day against four of the country's top arms. He is a powerful runner with average speed and moves fine in the outfield, projecting best a corner guy who will hit in the middle of a lineup.
34 Tyler Black 2B Wright State VIDEO
One of the top second base prospects in the draft class, Black has a sound approach at the plate complete with strike zone awareness and a penchant for barreling the baseball. An Ontario native, he was a standout hockey player in high school and the athleticism is evident on the baseball field. He shows good first-step quickness on the dirt and average range up the middle. An instinctual base runner, swiped 11 bases on the year and finished with more walks (39) than strikeouts (25).
35 Tanner Allen OF Mississippi State VIDEO
After a strong 2019 campaign in which he hit .349 with 23 doubles and seven home runs, Allen’s stock was high heading into the 2020 season. But a slow start and the shutdown allowed him to return to Starkville. A relatively modest start to 2021 was quickly erased and the 5-foot-11, 190-pound spark plug was named the SEC Player of the Year and led the Bulldogs to their first-ever nationtal title. Built with some compact strength and strong forearms, Allen’s bat speed is impressive, generated from a strong bottom hand that whips the barrel through the zone while covering the plate with firm contact to all fields. He gets on plane early with the barrel, exhibiting considerable lag through the zone and an innate ability to change planes and track pitches. His relaxed, gap-to-gap approach allows him to handle elite arms with comfort in all counts. His power has ticked up slightly, and given his loud exit velocities, there is reason to believe there is more to come. Amplifying his rising stock has been the evolution of his in-game speed, which includes being 11-for-14 in stolen bases and turning in sub-4.0 times down the line. He’s an adequate defender on the corners, working to become better in that facet of the game.
36 Colson Montgomery SS Southridge HS, IN VIDEO
Montgomery oozens projection with his wide shouldered, 6-foot-4, 195-pound frame. He doesn't get cheated at the plate, taking aggressive hacks from a balanced and slightly-hunched set-up. There is intent to work uphill through the zone and obvious bat speed as he works short to long. He moves athletically in the field, though some refinement is needed for him to stick on the left side. He has adequate arm strength to stick at third base where his potential to hit for average and power would profile just fine. He is committed to Indiana.
37 Alex Mooney SS Orchard Lake St. Mary's Prep, MI VIDEO
Mooney, a Duke recruit, has long endeared evaluators with his all-around ability, but he pushed himself up the rankings last summer with strong showings at every stop. He has a patient approach and takes a simple, balanced swing that produces loud contact just about every time. He controls the zone and when he gets a pitch he can drive, he doesn’t miss. He turned in above-average to plus times down the line last summer, but didn't always show the same quickness this spring. He impacts the ball consistently, which should continue to develop into more home run power, and he moves well at shortstop, showing solid actions and an average to above average arm. If not a shortstop, he would be at least an above-average defender at second or third base and hit enough to profile there.
38 Christian Franklin OF Arkansas  
Franklin is an athletic, 5-foot-11, 190-pounder with speed as his top tool. He's able to put it to use on offense as he projects to become a near-average hitter with near-average power. While he'll need to refine some defensive instincts, he has plus range in center field with fringe arm strength and an unorthodox throwing motion. After cutting down on his swing/miss and strikeout rate during the shortened 2020 season, the 28% K rate (78 strikeouts in 274 plate appearances) from his freshman season returned in 2021, albeit with much more power production to all fields. Franklin finished the 2021 season with a .274/.420/.544 slash with 13 home runs and 11 stolen bases.
39 Peyton Stovall SS Haughton HS, LA VIDEO
Stovall's prospect profile doesn't immediately jump off the page as he is an average runner and defender who profiles best as a second baseman. However, the hit-tool is unrelenting, and the quick hands and lightning bat speed seen from the left side was so productive against elite arms over the past two years, that Stovall forced his way into Day 1 consideration, and is in a premium category of high school hitters. He is committed to Arkansas.
40 James Wood OF IMG Academy, FL VIDEO
Wood has an imposing and still projectable frame at 6-foot-7, 230 pounds. He can put on a show in BP, displaying huge raw power to all fields thanks to his ability to manipulate the barrel with loose, easy and strong hands. This long levers easily generate bat speed and leverage. He performed well on the summer circuit, but experienced some struggles during the spring and showed swing-and-miss tendencies. He's a good athlete that moves well for his size and projects to be a middle-of-the-order hitter at a corner outfield spot. He is committed to Mississippi State.
41 Carson Williams SS Torrey Pines HS, CA VIDEO
A premier two-way player, Listed at 6-foot-2, 185-pounds, Williams is elastic and twitchy in everything that he does, and plays with a joyful bounce that makes him fun to watch. He put on a show in pregame, comfortably making throws from all angles, especially on the run, while also showcasing an easy plus arm across the diamond. Bringing his athleticism to the plate, the bat speed stands out even with a more raw approach, and while there is some segmentation to the loading of the hands, the bat speed more than makes up for it through the zone as he demonstrates an ability to change planes on the swing. His preference is to hit, but teams seem to like him more on the mound. Seeing him pitch was a white whale for many, as he logged very few innings. When he does, he barely warms up before pumping high-spin fastballs at 92-95 and flashing a wipeout slider with plus potential. He is committed to California.
42 Connor Norby 2B East Carolina  
Athletic and without a glaring weakness, Norby is considered a safe pick by the industry. His hard work started to pay off in 2020, when he raced out to a .403/.439/.500 start before the season was canceled. And he only got better in year three at ECU, hitting .415/.484/.659 with 15 home runs and 51 RBIs. He has a quick, compact right-handed stroke and the ability to drive the ball with authority to the middle-away part of the ballpark. He’s so strong that he can let the ball get deep and has great hand-eye coordination, a disciplined approach and sneaky pop in his bat--the type of power likely to produce 10-plus home runs on an annual basis in the big leagues. He’s also a really good defender at second and he can run, totalling 18 stolen bases this season.
43 Ethan Wilson OF South Alabama  
Wilson burst onto the scene in 2019, hitting .345/.453/.686 with 17 homers to earn freshman All-America honors. He was off to a more modest start as a sophomore, but scouts were already sold on his bat. Despite his big power output, Wilson is a hitter first—he has good rhythm and balance in his left-handed stroke, has little trouble finding the barrel and he should have no trouble hitting for average in pro ball. He also has easy plus raw power. He profiles best to left field, where his fringe-average speed and fringe-average arm strength will be sufficient.
44 Peyton Wilson 2B Alabama  
The tightly wound Wilson has surprising pop in his 5-foot-9, 180-pound compact frame finishing the 2021 season with nine home runs and 13 doubles. He can also impact the game with his speed, getting down the line in 3.97 seconds from the left side. He plays strong defense at the keystone, showing off range, instincts, smooth actions and plenty of arm strength.
45 Frank Mozzicatto LHP East Catholic HS, CT  
One of the spring's biggest risers, Mozzicato joined the arms race in the Northeast after seeing his fastball make a jump in velocity. Now sitting 90-92, touching 93-94, the Connecticut recruit has a free and easy arm action and glides down the mound with a super smooth delivery. The breaking ball is his calling card and he's relentless with it. A true curveball at 76-78, it's a plus pitch with depth. He also has feel for a solid changeup with sink and fade at 80-82, giving him to have three average to plus pitches in the future.
46 Adrian Del Castillo C Miami VIDEO
Strong bodied at 5-foot-11, 210 pounds, Del Castillo did not show the left-handed power that made him a top 100 high school prospect in 2018. A likely first rounder heading into the 2021 college season, he finished with just three home runs and slugged just .395. Behind the dish he can be inconsistent, struggling with his receiving at times, but will show an average arm with pop times around 2.0. Overall, Del Castillo is a bat-first catching prospect in the mold of Kyle Schwarber, but unlike Schwarber, Del Castillo is likely limited to first base in addition to an outside chance of sticking behind the plate.
47 Alex Binelas 3B Louisville VIDEO
Binelas was a freshman sensation for the Cardinals, hitting .291/.383/.612 with 14 home runs, but played in just two games in the shortened season and got off to a rough start in 2021. The 6-foot-3, 225-pound power hitter salvaged a solid year, finishing at .256/.348/.621 with 19 home runs, though he may now be on the outside of the first round looking in. He has a balanced set-up and looked to gain comfort in the box as the season wore on. With big strength in his wrists, forearm and core, Binelas can hit the ball hard and far. Defensively, he has plenty of arm strength for the hot corner, but is stiff and tentative with his actions and would be a better fit at first base.
48 Anthony Solometo LHP Bishop Eustace Prep, NJ VIDEO
Solometo, a North Carolina recruit, stands at an imposing and athletic 6-foot-5, 215 pounds with some room to still fill out. He draws comparisons to Madison Bumgarner and MacKenzie Gore due to his arm action and funk in his delivery. His fastball sits in the low-90s with above-average arm-side action and can bump the mid 90s. The arm is long and loose through a 3/4 slot that presents a tough angle for hitters. His slider has swing-and-miss potential with late 1/7 action in the low 80s.
49 Lonnie White Jr. OF Malvern Prep, PA VIDEO
White stood out after his freshman year at the 2018 Future Games and soon committed to Clemson for football and baseball. He had a rocky spring and summer the following year and ultimately switched his commitment to Penn State for both sports. Going into his senior year, the most important summer for draft prospects, White was one of the most improved players in the class, turning his athleticism and tools into production. The 6-foot-3, 205-pounder runs well and can take away extra bases in the gaps while possessing an arm to keep runners honest. At the plate, he is balanced and has loose, strong hands that easily produce above-average bat speed and power while maintaining a direct path.
50 Jaden Hill RHP Louisiana State VIDEO
At a physical 6-foot-4, 230 pounds, Hill looks like a football player on the mound. He made two appearances in 2019 before an injury sideline him for the season and he was ready to return in 2020 before COVID-19 cancelled the season. In 2021, after an early April start against Vanderbilt, he was diagnosed with a torn UCL and underwent Tommy John surgery. When healthy, Hill attacks hitters with a filthy three-pitch mix that includes a fastball up to 98, a power slider at 84-86 and a changeup in the mid to upper 80s. He is one of the draft's biggest wild cards with his immense upside, injury history and lack of track record.
51 Doug Nikhazy LHP Mississippi VIDEO
Nikhazy has a stellar resume, pitching for the USA Collegiate National Team in 2019 and amassing a 24-6 record with a 2.81 ERA in three years at Oxford. He is relentless on the mound and his stuff plays up thanks to his supreme competiveness. He pounds the zone with a fastball that sits 87-91, bumping 92-93 at times, with life. He also has outstanding feel for an 81-85 slider with bite and big, downer curveball at 72-74. His changeup is a quality pitch with tumble and deception at 77-79. He can throw all four for strikes in any count and miss bats with each.
52 Ben Kudrna RHP Blue Valley Southwest HS, KS VIDEO
Kudrna has a durable frame that should allow him to be an innings eater in the future. The arm works effortlessly through a high-3/4 slot, producing a 91-95 fastball with some tail and good sing. The slider has sharp, late break and good deception at 82-84 with the chance to be a plus pitch. A Louisiana State recruit, he is a strike thrower and pounds the zone consistently. He also has good feel for a changeup with good arm speed at 82-83, giving him three pitches that are average or better.
53 Dylan Smith RHP Alabama  
After seeing just 16.2 innings as a freshman in 2019 and 6.1 innings in the shortened 2020 season, Smith really came into his own in year three. He ended the 2021 season with a 3.84 ERA and 113-20 K-BB mark in 98.1 innings of work. A loose, athletic 6-foot-2, 180-pound righthander, Smith has a slingy high-3/4 arm action and shows good running life on his 89-94 fastball, along with good command. He effectively mixes in a 79-82 slider with good tilt and a cutter at 84-86. He also has some success with an 81-83 changeup, though it can be a bit inconsistent. Smith works fast and stays in attack mode. He also impresses with his pitchability and competitiveness.
54 Michael McGreevy RHP UC Santa Barbara  
McGreevy dominated as the Gaucho closer in 2019 and Sunday starter in 2020, using a fairly generic arsenal--a sinker-slider combination with the fastball working mostly in the high 80s. Fast-forward to last fall and McGreevy touched 96, continuing to show the same velo in the spring, holding 94-95 deep into starts. Now he's a right-hander who fills the zone with a plus fastball and throws his breaking stuff for a strike on command. His 84-85 slider has a spin rate that tops 2500 rpm and is unhittable when down in the zone. He has begun to improve his curveball, featuring more during the fall, a big breaker at 75. As a former shortstop, McGreevy fields his position well.
55 Matt Mikulski LHP Fordham VIDEO
Mikulski seemed to be something out of Greek mythology, an Atlantic-10 lefty with an upper-90s fastball and high strikeout rate, but he's as advertised. His fastball jumps at 94-96, touching 97, and he has an aresenal of secondary pitches that make him more of a pitcher than a thrower. He offers two different breaking balls--a loopier curveball for strikes at 75-78 with 1/7 bite, and a harder, later true slider at 85-87 that he uses as a putaway pitch. The changeup has arm-side sink at 85-87, which he commands for strikes and gets weak contact to go with swings and misses. The arm action is short and electric out of a high-3/4 slot with some effort.
56 Wes Kath 3B Desert Mountain HS, AZ VIDEO
An Arizona State recruit, Kath's stock continuously trended upward throughout the spring. He sports an athletic frame with present strength at 6-foot-3, 200 pounds. His foot speed and lateral quickness have improved since last summer. He's noticeably bigger than others at shortstop and handles the position fine, but projects best at third base where he can be at least an above-average defender. His carrying tool is his left-handed bat. He hast he ability to slow the game down and is extremely comfortable in the box. He can drive the ball to all fields with authority and has above-average power.
57 Cody Morissette 2B Boston College VIDEO
Morissette has greatly improved his life and athleticism on the field in the last two years, impressing all over the diamond with strong defense at the keystone and turning in quality at-bats. The 6-foot-1, 185-pounder is the complete package at second base. Although he's a below-average runner down the line, his speed plays up on defense. He makes it look easy with quick feet, athletic actions and better-than-average range. He also has an average arm and can make throws from the deep infield. At the plate, he has a beautiful, loose left-handed swing that is long through the zone. He's balanced with above-average bat speed and profiles with more hitability thand in-game power production. He might not have impact pop, but some that is certainly enough to give him everyday value at second base.
58 Joe Rock LHP Ohio VIDEO
Rock is young for his class, turning 21 about two weeks after the draft despite being a third-year player. He made 16 appearances (11 starts) as a freshman and struck out 41 while walking 37 in 59 innings. After red-shirting in 2020, he emerged as the Bobcats' ace this year, going 8-3 with a 2.33 ERA, 117 strikeouts and just 27 walks in 88.2 innings. He is high-waisted with long levers at 6-foot-6, 220 pounds and pitches with a well-balanced, tall-and-fall delivery. There is some deception, which with his lower arm slot, makes for an uncomfortable at-bat. He can sit in the low 90s and hold that velo throughout a start. His slider ranges from 81-85 with sweep at times, and depth at others, flashing average. His changeup is a distant third pitchin the low 80s and he rarely goes to it. The arm action, delivery and limited feel for spin and changing speeds has him likely destined for a relief role.
59 Jose Torres* SS North Carolina State VIDEO
After hitting .333/.369/.533 with three homers in 60 at-bats as a true freshman in 2020, the expectations were exceptionally high for this second-year freshman, who is draft-eligible by age in 2021. With a wiry, athletic frame at 6 feet, 170 pounds, Torres’ smooth-actioned defense sets him apart from most others in the college game. He’s light on his feet and shows elite hands on the dirt. With good body control he moves well for above-average-to-plus range and has plenty of arm strength with the carry to complete all the necessary plays. Overall, he is the rare college player who projects to remain at shortstop. In the box, the right-handed hitter sets up with a slightly open stance and a pull approach. With length to his swing, there is sneaky power to his pull-side when he gets the right pitch. However, with below average bat speed and an around-the-ball swing path, he has a hole inside that can be exploited. An oblique injury likely contributed to a slow start, and he finished at .289/.343/.533, though he'll need to show more patience at the plate, having only drawn 13 walks in 217 plate appearances.
60 Thatcher Hurd RHP Mira Costa HS, CA VIDEO
A standout at the Area Code Games, Hurd flipped his commitment from UC Santa Barbara to UCLA recruit and moved to Southern California to attend Mira Costa. He has a long, projectable frame at 6-foot-4, 195 pounds. Early this spring, he was sitting 90-92 while spinning the above-average curveball he showed at Area Codes, and he started bumping 94-95 later.
61 Braylon Bishop OF Texarkana HS, AR VIDEO
Bishop has a wiry, athletic frame with extreme twitch in everything he does. His combination of bat speed, impressive hip rotation and torque make for a smooth, powerful stroke that works uphill through the zone. An Arkansas recruit, he is proportionally strong and stands at 6-foot-1, 185 pounds. He runs a 6.6-second 60 and can handle center field, but the power projection would make him valuable at any outfield spot. He showed well last summer, but an inconsistent spring has held him back some.
62 Irving Carter RHP Calvary Christian Academy, FL VIDEO
A Miami recruit, Carter has a projectable frame at 6-foot-3, 205 pounds and an electric arsenal that starts with a 92-95 fastball and is rounded with a wipeout slider and changeup that has shown improvement. The slider and changeup both sit in the mid 80s. He is a good athlete and if his stuff isn't hard enough to hit when it's on, he also lies to vary his delivery on the mound, quick-pitching at times and mixing in double leg pumps at others. Carter's stuff and command can be inconsistent, but his arsenal has above-average or better potential and he shows excellent composure on the mound with a desire to compete.
63 Malakhi Knight OF Marysville-Getchell HS, WA VIDEO
Knight’s 6-foot-3, 190-pound frame appears pro-ready with shoulders that stretch out the uniform, and a high waist with long legs that allow him to gracefully patrol centerfield. He's an elite defender with crisp footwork and a quick first step. His intent to control the barrel with a strong top hand stands out, and while it limits some of the electricity of the bat speed, it almost serves to help accommodate for his longer limbs. There is obvious bat speed with noticeable lag in the zone, lending to some power potential. COVID-19 has made it especially difficult for prospects in the Pacific Northwest, but he remains highly enticing with five-tool potential. The upside he presents as an athlete with the likelihood of continuing as a premium defender, and even more so the power potential at the plate, continue to give the UCLA recruit a high ceiling.
64 Jay Allen OF John Carroll HS, FL VIDEO
Coming off leading John Carroll to the playoffs as a quarterback and then averaging 19 points per game in basketball, Allen made a smooth transition to the diamond this spring and looked on time and ready to go at the plate. The Florida recruit is extremely athletic and has lightning-quick hands that whip his barrel through the zone. He takes a short, uphill path, staying inside the ball with an easy swing. He has a slim, athletic frame at 6-foot-3, 190 pounds and smooth, easy actions on defense.
65 Zack Gelof 3B Virginia VIDEO
Gelof is a super-athletic, 6-foot-3, 215-pound third baseman who relies on pure strength to put a charge into the ball. Without a pure stroke, timing is everything for him. He swings more with his shoulders and pulls off the ball, lending to his pull approach. He's susceptible to stuff on the outer half, though he has shown he can manage the strike zone and done nothing but put up big numbers in Charlottesville as a career .316/.396/.478 hitter.
66 Max Ferguson 2B Tennessee VIDEO
A wiry, quick-twitch athlete at 6-foot-1, 160 pounds, Ferguson has plus speed and good base stealing instincts. He’s also a fluid defender and offers positional versatility with average arm strength and super quick feet. He’s able to throw accurately on the run and from all angles. A D1 Baseball preseason All-American at second base, he would also have little problem taking his talents to center field. Last spring, the left-handed hitter slashed .333/.462/.524 with nine stolen bases and served as the catalyst atop the Tennessee lineup. This spring his bat has taken a step back, finishing at a .253/.390/.461 line, but he continues to grind at-bats. He has a short and simple stride, stays behind the ball and extends through it well. However, most noticeable was his even more slender frame, resulting in reduced strength. This did not impact him on the defensive side of the ball, but in the batter’s box the reduced bat speed and lack of whip in his swing are apparent. Ferguson has shown much more bat speed in the past and should eventually cure what ails him and grow into more pop, but for now he’s more of a contact hitter with a selective approach. He’s also a fierce competitor who makes his teammates better and is the type of prospect who will grow on you as a scout after an entire weekend of evaluation.
67 Trey Sweeney SS Eastern Illinois VIDEO
Coming into the 2021 season, the 6-foot-3, 205-pound shortstop was regarded as a late-round option, but he's done enough damage in the box to quickly change that opinion. In 48 games, he hit .382/.522/.712 with 14 home runs and almost twice as many walks (46) as strikeouts (24). He has quick hands from the left side, getting on plane well and producing above-average raw power to his pull side. It's not a simple swing, as he has a high leg lift, bat tilt load and much pre-pitch movement. Defensively, he can throw from all angles with average arm strength and solid carry. He makes the routine plays at shortstop, but has below-average range mostly due to below-average lateral quickness and a longer transfer. He is likely to move to third or second base.
68 Aaron Zavala OF Oregon  
Zavala, a 6-foot, 193-pounder, earned first-team All-America honors with a .393/525/.628 line and more walks (50) than strikeouts (31). He has a modest toolset and limit to his frame, but projects to hit for a high average and 12-15 home runs annually in pro ball. A catcher in high school, he walked on at Oregon and played a little at the hot corner before shifting to the outfield and working hard to make himself a solid defender in right.
69 Dom Hamel RHP Dallas Baptist VIDEO
Hamel was just inside the PBR Draft Board last year, ranking as No. 197, but returned to Dallas Baptist after going undrafted. He only improved his stock and figures to go in the top three rounds this year. He has a high-spin heater and even high spin slider. He maintains a 92-93 fastball with 2500-2600 rpm deep into starts and shows no signs of fatigue. He works north/south against righties and east/west against lefties. The slider sits in the low 80s with 3000+ rpm and he also spins a good curveball. He occasioanlly slows bats down with a low-spin changeup at 84. He uses the spin well to create movement and this plays to his ability to elevate the fastball.
70 Jackson Baumeister RHP Bolles School, FL VIDEO
Baumeister was a standout two-way prospect as an underclassmen and teams got early look when they went to see his teammate in 2019, Florida LHP Hunter Barco. For a little while, it was debateable which side of the ball he might end up on, but the scale decidedly tipped toward him as a pitcher this spring. He showed continued improvement as the season wore on and he was running his fastball up to 96 by the end, sitting 92-95. He has shown two breaking balls--a curveball at 74-76 and a slurve with short, tight action at 77-78. He also has an above-average changeup that he tunnels well at 84-85. A Florida State recruit, he is a good athlete with the ability to fill the zone and plenty of upside remaining on the mound.
71 Peter Heubeck RHP Gilman School, MD VIDEO
Like so many others, Heubeck had limited looks last summer due to COVID-19, but he also dealt with some injuries. He came out strong this spring and is back in the conversation as one of the top prep righties in the country. He has an easy, athletic delivery with a quick arm that pumps low-90s fastballs and touches 94-95. His trademark is his curveball, a plus pitch with sharp break and depth at 75-80. He throws a ton of strikes and gets high spin on his fastball to rack up swings and misses. He also shows excellent feel for a changeup at 82-85. He is committed to Wake Forest.
72 Nathan Hickey* C Florida  
A draft-eligible sophomore, Hickey was high school teammates with Tyler Callihan, the Reds' third-round pick in 2019. He's a bat-first catching prospect in the mold of Kyle Schwarber, as he struggles with blocking and receiving and his a longshot to stick behind the dish, but the power in his bat allows him to profile at first base. He has an advanced approach, seeing a lot of pitches and doing damage to all fields with quick hands.
73 Hunter Goodman C Memphis VIDEO
Goodman has been a performer for three years at Memphis, hitting 13 homers and 16 doubles as a true freshman in 2019, then smacking eight long balls and posting a 1.159 OPS in the shortened 2020 campaign. He’s been very good again this year, though not as spectacular, hitting .309/.383/.564 with six homers, eight doubles and 20 RBIs in 110 at-bats. Goodman has always been a free swinger—even in his standout 2019 season he whiffed 55 times against nine walks—and that didn't change in his third year at Memphis. But the strikeouts are an acceptable tradeoff for his power production. At 6-foot-1, 215 pounds, Goodman has a thick, powerful frame and plus-plus raw power from the right side. He sets up slightly open with some pre-pitch rocking to generate rhythm, then uses a big leg lift and a long stride, swinging hard with some natural uppercut. His swing has some length, but when he connects he can hit the ball a country mile. He also shows the ability to shorten his leg lift with two strikes, and he shows pitch recognition despite his strikeout total. Defeinsively, he has shown above-average raw arm strength and fair receiving skills in the past. Scouts aren’t sold on his defense, but he’s a hard worker with a chance to stick behind the plate as an average receiver with average blocking skills down the road.
74 Maddux Bruns LHP UMS-Wright HS, AL VIDEO
A Mississippi State recruit, Bruns enjoyed a dominant spring and an impressive turnaround from last summer. He routinely struggled to throw strikes, but improved in that regard. His fastball reached the upper 90s in the spring, but he more consistently holds the low to mid 90s. He has a propensity for spin that shows up in two breaking balls--a low-70s curveball with 12/6 shape and depth, as well as a short slider. He also has a changeup in the low 80s that has swing-and-miss potential. His deep arsenal and 6-foot-2, 205-pound frame point give him starter upside if he can continue to throw enough strikes.
75 Brendan Beck RHP Stanford  
Coming into the season, the 6-foot-2, 205-pound righty relied on big-time pitchability, but an uptick in velocuty made him an arm to keep an eye on throughout the spring. He earned Pac-12 Pitcher of the Year honors and was up to 96 in a College World SEries appearance. The younger brother of Braves prospect Tristan, who was a fourth-round pick out of Stanford in 2018, Brendan's best offering is a big-breaking 11/5 curveball. He his mature beyond his years and calm, cool and collected on the mound. It puts on a clinic carving through opponent's lineups. He commands four pitches that he legitimately can throw at any time to any batter. He moves his fastball to all quadrants, working both sides of the plate and occasionally changing eye levels. That's nothing new for Beck, who has had terrific command throughout his career, averageing less than 2.2 walks per nine innings over 52 appearances (44 starts) and more than 274 innings.
76 Luke Murphy RHP Vanderbilt VIDEO
The 6-foot-5, 195-pound lanky-bodied righty served has the Commodores' high-leverage reliever, recording nine sevens in 41.1 innings over 27 appearances. He has a super-quick arm that delivers a spicy fastball up to 97 and also impresses with a sharp, swing-and-miss curveball. Though inconsistent, when it's released on time, the 77-79 hammer shows as a plus pitch. Currently more of a thrower than a pitcher, Murphy is loose and athletic, still just scraping the surface of his potential after missing all of his freshman season due to Tommy John surgery.
77 Jackson Merrill SS Severna Park HS, MD VIDEO
A Kentucky recruit, Merrill has been one of the faster risers in the class. He's always been known for smooth glove work and fluid actions in the field, but added strength to his frame that helped him make tremendous gains in his arm and raw power. Currently standing at 6-foot-3, 195 pounds, the left-handed hitter continues to effortlessly use the whole field, but now with more authority. Of his 13 home runs this spring, 10 were to center or left. He has an advanced approach, feel for the barrel and the ability to stick in the infield.
78 Robert Gasser LHP Houston  
Gasser was one of the top pitchers in junior college before taking his talents to Houston, and he was a huge asset for the Cougars this season. A 6-foot-1, 190-pounder, he has an athletic frame and pitches with optimal passion. He can teeter with command at times, but finds ways to get out of jams, making big pitches. He can bump 94-95 early an outing, but sits more 90-92 and 88-91 at the end. He has a changeup that gets hitters off his fastball, sitting 83-87, while also showing a true slider at 81-82 and true slider at 76-78 with some depth.
79 Landon Marceaux RHP Louisiana State  
Marceaux, who stands at 6 feet, 175 pounds, is a well-rounded pitcher who has been a strong performer since his high school days. He commands his fastball to both sides of the plate, sitting 91-93 and touching 94 with life and plus control. He also commands a plus-plus changeup. He has spun a 12/6 curveball in the past, but it has recently transformed into more of a slurvy offering with some sharp break and is nasty at times in the low to mid 80s.
80 James Triantos SS James Madison HS, VA VIDEO
A North Carolina recruit, Triantos caused a bit of a scramble when he reclassified from 2022 to this year's draft. While his tools don't jump off the page, he has won some scouts over with his all-around game, instincts and hard-nosed approach. He has a compact stroke and consistently hits hard line drives, thinking extra bases every time he leaves the box, and possessing the speed to stretch singles into doubles, doubles into triples. He's not a lock to stay shortstop, but wouldn't be a liability at any position either. Even with opposing pitchers doing everything in their power to avoid him, he had a monster year, hitting over .700 and leading his team to a state title. He did so as a two-way player, flashing big velo at times, but his future is assuredly as a position player.
81 Ian Moller C Wahlert Catholic HS, IA VIDEO
Moller has been a known name nationally for a few years thanks to his big power and arm strength. He can pop times under 1.9 seconds from behind the dish and produce big exit velocities at it, showing plus raw power. He hits from an upright stance with static hands, getting them into a solid launch position. He swings with intent and takes an uphill path, looking to launch the ball out of the yard. Defensively, he has the ability to make smooth transfers and get off strong throws to second base with accuracy. Speed isn't a necessity for a backstop, but he runs well for one with a 7.0-second 60. He is committed to Louisiana State.
82 Ky Bush LHP Saint Mary's VIDEO
Big and imposing at 6-foot-6, 240 pounds, Bush is built like a power forward or tight end with streamlined proportions and strength throughout. He can run his fastball up to 96, holding 93-94 late in games. There is slight drop and drive to his delivery and maintains body control, repeating a quick overhand arm angle with a loose backside stab and easy effort. He has feel for a starter's repertoire and can navigate a lineup three times over. He can live off his hard-running fastball with late movement and a sharp 1/7 slider at 82-85. The slider's action varies, with some having tilt and depth and others more bite and sweep. The changeup sits in the mid 80s and show big run and fade.
83 Bryce Miller RHP Texas A&M  
Miller had one of the more powerful arms in the SEC as a reliever last year, but with Asa Lacy and Christian Roa gone to the professional ranks, he jumped into the rotation for 2021. The 6-foot-2, 190-pounder can run his fastball up to 97, sitting 93-95, but struggles with command at times. He has a true curveball at 79, a changeup at 83-86 and works with a slider at 85-87.
84 McCade Brown RHP Indiana VIDEO
The 6-foot-6, 225-pound Brown lacks polish, but has immense upside with his size and stuff. He can sit in the low 90s with high spin while also snapping off hammers with super tight spin into the low 80s that racks up swings and misses. His delivery can get out of sync, though it's an easy operation. The swing-and-miss stuff is evident in his stat line as he allowed a stingy 35 hits and struck out 97 in 61 innings, but walked 43. He threw a combined 6.2 innings between his freshman and sophomore campaigns (the latter being shortened by COVID-19 of course) and logged another 22 innings last summer, so his 61 innings this year was a big jump in work load and additional experience may be all he needs to tap into his potential.
85 Ryan Bliss SS Auburn VIDEO
As the Tigers everyday shortstop since his sophomore year, Bliss has a quick release and arm that plays near average despite less than average true arm strength. With average hands and range Bliss looks likely to move over to the keystone in pro ball. At the plate the Tigers’ leadoff hitter is aggressive with a big and sometimes long, hooking swing. Certainly not a typical approach for a top of the order catalyst, but it works for him and he hit .365/.428/.654 with 15 home runs in 50 games this spring.
86 Kevin Kopps RHP Arkansas  
A sixth-year senior and Golden Spikes Award finalist, Kopps dominated this season for the Razorbacks, posting a 12-1 record with a 0.90 ERA, 131 strikeouts and just 18 walks in 89.2 IP while limiting oppsing batters to a .162 average. His best pitch is also the best pitch in college baseball, a knee-buckling cutter/sldier in the mid-80s, which he repeats and locates to both sides of the plate at will. His fastball sits 90-92 and works the corners with this pitch as well. Although his age (24) works against him as far as his draft value, his rubber arm, top-grade cutter and elite level performance should earn him a call in the top three rounds.
87 Isaiah Thomas OF Vanderbilt VIDEO
Coming off a strong fall season, Thomas was expected to lead the middle of the Vanderbilt lineup this spring and he finished with a .305/.361/.583 line and 13 home runs in 60 games. He struck out at a high clip, about 34 percent in his first 75 or so plate appearances and managed to bring that down to about 27 percent before season's end. He shows good balance and he’s able generate big-time bat speed, but his swing enters too steeply into the hitting zone. He lacks bat lag and is in/out of the hitting zone quickly. His timing has to be perfect and when it is, the ball jumps. When it’s not, there’s swing and miss. However, what makes Thomas so intriguing, in addition to his raw power, are his size, athleticism and other tools. He’s a plus runner with a strong arm. He has big frame at 6-foot-3, 210 pounds and too many physical tools to be passed over too many times.
88 Braden Montgomery OF Madison Central HS, MS VIDEO
Montgomery was a big winner at the Super 60, showing legitimate two-way ability and excelling in all facets of the game. He is an average runner and employs a relatively short stroke from both sides of the plate, firing his hands and the barrel directly to the ball. He has an elite arm, unleashing throws in the high 90s from the outfield. That translates to the mound, where he can sit in the low to mid 90s with his fastball jumping on his hitters as it rides through the zone. He has solid feel for a changeup, as well as a slider that has loose break, but does show sharp bite at times. He is committed to Stanford.
89 Justice Thompson OF North Carolina  
Thompson ranked as one of the top junior college prospects in 2020, but made his way to Chapel Hill where he was far and away the Tar Heels’ best player. He has an athletic, rangy frame at 6-foot-4, 200 pounds and covers ground well from gap to gap with good reads, efficient rounds and long strides. He has shown some swing and miss, striking out 67 times in 54 games, but there is serious buggy whip in his swing that produces some power.
90 Jacob Steinmetz RHP Elev8 Academy, FL VIDEO
With the uncertainty of a season in New York City, Steinmetz pitched with Elev8 Academy this spring. He has a long, projectable frame at 6-foot-6, 225 pounds with some present strength in his lower half that he uses well. The delivery is simple and he operates with little effort, but generates a quick arm that produces a fastball that sits in the low 90s with some late arm-side action, but can run up to 96. The curveball has some hump to it at times, but also shows power in the low 80s with the chance to be a plus pitch. He also mixes in a mid-80s changeup that is thrown with good arm speed. He is committed to Fordham.
91 Griff McGarry RHP Virginia VIDEO
McGarry has routinely walked a batter per inning in his career at Virginia, but after not pitching since April 20, he got an inning against Wake Forest in a blowout and then was turned to in big games in a super regional and the College World Series, logging 14.1 innings, allowing just two runs on three hits and five walks while striking out 18. He has electric stuff, including a 95-99 fastball and dirty slider. He can shove his high-spin (2600+ rpm) fastball up in the zone and then rip an 86-87 slider with late action and depth through the zone with 2900 rpm. There his ample velocity available througout college baseball this season, but McGarry separates himself from others with highly attractive spin rates and this swing-and-miss breaking ball.
92 Sean Burke RHP Maryland VIDEO
At 6-foot-6, 230 pounds, Burke has a frame that could eat major league innings right now. He works downhill from a high-3/4 slot, producing some of the easiest velocity in the college ranks, effortlessly filling the zone with mid-90s fastballs. His best secondary offering is a slider, which has two-plane break and sits 82-86. In a late March outing, he started to show more confidence in his changeup the third time through the order and it showed as a potential above average pitch, as he throws it with fastball arm speed and it has late tumble. His curveball is more of a strike stealer early in counts, but it’s a usable fourth pitch.
93 Dylan Ross RHP Northwest Florida State JC VIDEO
Committed to Georgia, Ross has a big, strong frame at 6-foot-5, 240 pounds and a compact arm action. He's physically mature and the arm swing varies at times, but works cleanly. The strength plays and his fastball is difficult for hitters to square up, sitting 95-97. He goes to his slider early and often, sitting 87-90 and showing above average at times. He also has a mid-80s changeup.
94 Russell Smith LHP Texas Christian  
A 6-foot-9, 235-pound left-hander. Smith missed the 2019 campaign because of Tommy John surgery and returned last season. He was off to a terrific start with 27 strikeouts and just two walks through 21 innings before the shutdown, then logged 82.1 innings this year, fanning 101 batters and walking 20 while going 7-3 with a 3.83 ERA. He drives a 90-93 mph fastball down into the zone, producing good angle with a slightly cross-body landing and a 3/4 release. The competitive lefty also mixes in a slurvy, low-80s breaker and an average to better changeup that is firm in the mid-80s and thrown with good arm speed. He locates the slider particularly well to his glove side, on the outside corner against lefthanded hitters. The pitch also has some late tilt to it and can be very effective against right-handed hitters.
95 Steven Hajjar LHP Michigan VIDEO
Highly regarded out of North Andover HS, MA, and batterymates with Vanderbilt's Dom Keegan, Hajjar was the No. 87 high school prospect in 2018. Ultimately following through on his commitment to Michigan, an ACL injury wiped out his first season in Ann Arbor. He was on his way to a breakout campaign in 2020, pitching to a 3-0 record over his first four starts while posting a 2.70 ERA with 24 punchouts in 20 frames before the cancellation. Well-proportioned with sloping shoulders, the lefty stands 6-foot-5, 215 pounds and works downhill from a high-3/4 arm slot. The delivery is smooth and repeatable, culminating with good extension to the plate. He uses his size well to generate easy 90-93 mph fastballs. He also maintains his arm speed on his 79-82 mph changeup, a pitch that shows good dip and one that he’s able to get swinging strikes over the top of. Hajjar’s 72-76 mph curveball has big shape and it’s a pitch he uses well to drop in the zone for called strikes and can back foot against righthanded hitters. He commands all three pitches well and is consistently in or around the zone.
96 Noah Miller SS Ozaukee HS, WI VIDEO
Miller is the younger brother of Owen Miller, a third-round pick of the Padres in 2018 out of Illinois State who made his major league debut this season with Cleveland. The younger Miller is a switch-hitter with a strong, muscular frame. He runs well underway and has first-step quickness. Defensively, he is solid all around with soft hands and a quick release on his throws. He shows good body control and can throw from all angles with an above-average arm. Offensively, he is an advanced high school hitter with a very good approach. He performed well against top pitching last summer and showed great patience against Wisconsin competition this spring. He lets the ball get deep and can hammer pitches, making the ball jump off his bat to all fields with strong wrists and forearms. He is committed to Alabama.
97 Brody Brecht RHP Ankeny HS, IA VIDEO
Brecht has always been an interesting prospect, but the 6-foot-4, 200-pound athlete flies under the radar due to his time commitment to football. He garnered a little attention last summer, putting up some big velo in the Iowa state tournament. Rather than play in a spring league, he ran track, but was back out for Iowa's high school season this summer. The velo didn't go anywhere, as he has been sitting 94-98 and now complements that with a hard, late-breaking slider at 85-86 that is getting plus grades.
98 Austin Love RHP North Carolina  
The durable-bodied, 6-foot-3, 230-pound Love red-shirted his first year in Chapel Hill during the Tar Heel's run to Omaha in 2018, then posted solid numbers as a red-shirt freshman in 2019, going 8-4 with a 3.18 ERA in 68 innings. With an unspectacular 2020 (1-0, 6.75 ERA, 14.2 IP, 11 H, 8 BB, 14 SO) his emergence as a legitimate ace in 2021 began from an under-the-radar position, but will likely carry him into the top 3-4 rounds this July. With much improved command over previous seasons, Love can hold his velocity deep into games and has strong pitchability of a 91-95 mph fastball, which shows running life and gives right-handed hitters fits. He also has a plus power changeup, and throws it hard at 87-90. It has deception, heavy sink and arm-side run that induces a lot of soft rollover contact, especially against lefty hitters. His best sliders are in the 83-86 mph range and show hard, late tilt and spin in the 2500-2600 rpm range.
99 Kamren James* SS Mississippi State  
After a .308/.339/.423 slash in 52 at-bats as a true freshman in 2020, James slashed .264/.354/.456 for the national champions and has obvious tools. He shows plus to better arm strength and is a 70-grade straight line runner with 60 times in the 6.5s. At 6-foot-2, 190 pounds, there is plenty of strength and quick-twitch athleticism to forecast a bright future. At the plate, his balance and extension are good and his bat speed is obvious. However, to turn those qualities into production, he must iron out some timing issues with his swing. Once it all comes together, James will likely be considered in the top rounds, whether it's this July or next. At this point, it's high risk with an everyday major league infielder as the potential ceiling.
100 Chase Burns RHP Beech HS, TN VIDEO
The 6-foot-4, 215-pound Burns is another Chase who can touch triple digits, having done so at the PBR Classic to kick off last summer. The Tennessee recruit likes to establish his fastball early, ranging from 91-96 in extended outings and commanding the zone. The fastball explodes out of his hand with life and carry through the zone and occasional cutting action. He works off the fastball with a sharp curveball at 74-79 and can tunnel a high-spin slider at 83-85 that bottoms out late and plays horizontally. He rounds out his arsenal with a solid changeup at 84-86. He has a strong, powerful frame, but looks to have slimmed down a bit from the summer, showing room to add strength to go with long, loose arm stroke.
101 Cameron Cauley SS Barbers Hill HS, TX VIDEO
Cauley, a Texas Tech recruit, plays with bounce in all phases of the game, and his speed is a premium tool that shows up all over the diamond. The 5-foot-10, 170-pound shortstop makes his presence felt on the basepaths where he is disruptive and gets impressive jumps with a strong first step. The right-handed hitter gets minor separation of the hands while somewhat drifting through a longer stride, but the quickness seen through the zone with a direct path stands out, although it shows some length at times. Defensively, Cauley has quality glove-to-hand ability, as his speed helps him get through balls with ease. The arm strength is adequate right now at shortstop, but presents more of a second base feel where the defense might play up even higher.
102 Richard Fitts RHP Auburn VIDEO
At 6-foot-3, 215 pounds Fitts passes the eye test with ease. From a high-3/4 slot he works at 92-93, touching 95, with high spin to his four-seamer. He works down the mound with very good extension to the plate, up to seven feet. Though he has good metrics, they don't always allow the fastball to play up. His breaking ball sits 80-83 and he has comfort in throwing a changeup that is firm in the high 80s. Overall, Fitts checks a lot of boxes with his frame, athleticism, delivery and arm speed, but needs to see the stuff and execution take a step forward.
103 John Rhodes* OF Kentucky VIDEO
A 6-foot, 200-pounder, Rhodes has five-tool potential. He's athletic, an above-average runner underway and cat hit for power to go with an average arm in the outfield. Rhodes is a natural hitter with very good feel at the plate. His intent is to swing and drive the ball, preferably over the fence. And unlike others this approach, he does so with good balance and plate discipline. He knows his swing and shows pitch-to-pitch adjustments. His swing path does begin a little steep into the zone, but once in there, he does a good job of staying through the ball and using the whole field.
104 Maxwell Muncy SS Thousand Oaks HS, CA VIDEO
Muncy is defined with proportional strength at 6-foot-1, 175 pounds. His bat speed and ability to keep the barrel on plane through the zone immediately stand out. It's fast and whippy, allowing him to adjust late to pitches while still producing above-average power to all fields. Defensively, he has fluid footwork, clean transitions and quick hands. He plays under control with excellent balance and athletic actions. He has a strong arm and throws with carry and accuracy across the diamond. He runs a 6.8 60 and is committed to Arkansas.
105 Christian McGowan RHP Eastern Oklahoma State CC VIDEO
Hailing from a town of about 600, McGowan stands at a physical 6-foot-2, 195 pounds and possesses a quick arm through a high-3/4 slot. At his best, he runs his fastball into the upper 90s, sitting mostly 93-95. He backs his heater up with a mid-80s slider that can miss bats, as well as a quality low-80s changeup. His developing command has become average due to his good arm action and delivery that only needs a little polish. The No. 2 junior college prospect in the country, he fanned 109 and walked 30 in 74 innings this spring.
106 Pierce Coppola LHP Verona HS, NJ VIDEO
Coppola, a Florida recruit, stands at a lanky 6-foot-8, 230 pounds with room to still fill out his frame. He has a long, repeatable arm action that comes through a high-3/4 slot and produces a 91-93 fastball that touches 94-95. His breaking ball is a swing-and-miss pitch with late downer action at 80-83. He is a sneaky athlete and is able to repeat his mechanics well given his size and length.
107 Michael Robertson OF Venice HS, FL VIDEO
Robertson added some physicality to his frame over the offseason, but remains long and lean with room for more strength. He's a plus athlete with a lot of quick-twitch actions. The athleticism plays in the outfield, where he is likely to stick center field long term. Offensively, he has above-average bat speed in a loose, handsy swing. He creates some leverage, with mostly gap-to-gap power and more to come as he matures. He has some of more impressive speed in the class and it translates to his baserunning and defense. He can cover the plate with firm contact to all fields.
108 Jac Caglianone Jr. 1B Plant HS, FL VIDEO
Caglianone is athletic and imposing at 6-foot-5, 210 pounds. A spring riser, he can pound the zone with a heavy fastball with late life that has been up to 96, sitting 92-95. The arm workse loosely and easily with little effort. He can fly open at times, but when it clicks, it's electric. The breaking flashes above average, showing sweeping action in the 83-86 range, and he has a hard-fading changeup at 87-88. He works up tempo and has a great mound presence. He is committed to Florida.
109 Ricky Tiedemann LHP Golden West JC VIDEO
Tiedemann has a strong frame at 6-foot-3, 200 pounds and can touch the mid 90s. He has advanced feel for a changeup and pitches with some effort from a 3/4 slot. His command can be a bit spotty, but once he finds a groove, he works downhill and can hit his spots. The fastball gets swings and misses up in the zone and the curveball is much improved from the early spring, showing tight spin, late bite and plenty of depth while coming from the same window as his fastball. And with his pronounced back turn, it's difficult for hitters to pick the pitch up early.
110 Chad Stevens SS Portland  
A 6-foot-4, 215-pound athlete, Stevens is an all-around player, a do-it-all type. He has some pop in his right-handed bat, currently operating as a gap-to-gap machine, leading his team with 19 doubles this season while hitting .333. He also plays sterling defense at short, where he has a plus arm and smooth actions, giving him a chance to stick at the position in pro ball despite his unusual size for the spot. He's also an above-average runner, which allowed him to swipe 12 bags this spring.
111 Andrew Walling LHP Eastern Oklahoma State JC VIDEO
Walling is a physical southpaw at 6-foot-2, 220 pounds and came to Eastern Oklahoma State via Oregon State. Now committed to Mississippi State, he runs his fastball into the mid 90s with three strong secondary offerings--a curveball, slider and changeup--all of which project to become average or better.
112 Joshua Baez OF Dexter School, MA VIDEO
Baez is a physical two-way player committed to Vanderbilt. On the mound, he pitches with effort and his fastball has excellent life, sitting in the mid 90s. His breaking ball has a chance to develop into an out pitch. He projects as a corner outfielder where is power bat would profile. The hands work well and there is strength to be added to the frame, which would only add to his plus raw power to all fields.
113 Cade Povich LHP Nebraska VIDEO
Athletic and loose-armed at 6-foot-3, 195 pounds, Povich is likely to throw significantly harder down the road. His fastball currently sits 89-92, but with good arm speed, an easy delivery and moderate effort, he stands to gain at least a grade to his fastball. There is more angle than natural life to his fastball, but it shows occasional tail. He typically features a low-80s changeup as his top offspeed offering, but also has a pair of breaking balls. He mixes in a 73-76 curveball and 78-81 slider with the slider projecting better. He also showed an 81-85 cutter while pitching in the Coastal Plain League last summer.
114 Denzel Clarke OF Cal State Northridge  
An Ontario native, Clarke is physically impressive at 6-foot-5, 220 pounds and boasts speed, strength and the physical projection to become a power-hitting corner outfielder. After a tremendous start to the 2020 season (.400/.529/.775), Clarke was a well-known name on the West Coast heading into 2021, but he started slowly (10-for-52) and fell a bit back under the radar. However, something clicked in early April and he finished at .324/.445/.570 with eight home runs and 15 stolen bases in 38 games. There is some swing and miss to his game--40 strikeouts in 175 plate appearances--but everything is there for him to have impact in the big leagues.
115 Peyton Smith RHP East Robertson HS, TN VIDEO
Smith, a Vanderbilt recruit, has a big, durable frame at 6-foot-4, 230 pounds. He was up to 98 last summer and worked his fastball in the 92-95 range this spring. The breaking ball is 78-81 with slurvy shape, but flashes tilt at times. The changeup is 86-89 and is also has a cutter at 87-89. He pitches with solid tempo and rhythm on the mound, exhibiting little effort as he comes through a 3/4 slot.
116 Cooper Kinney 2B Baylor School, TN VIDEO
Kinney, a South Carolina recruit, has shown an innate ability to hit since he stepped into high school. The 6-foot-2, 195-pound left-handed hitter slows the game down at the plate with a fluid approach and naturally smooth rhythm. Gaining ground through impact, there is a heaviness to the barrel when it impacts the baseball, and lag in the zone including impressive plate coverage with the ability to utilize the whole field. He has the potential to profile at third or second base, but there is some intrigue to trying him behind the plate as well.
117 Vytas Valincius 3B Baylor School, TN VIDEO
Valincius has a large frame at 6-foot-4, 240 pounds and sneaky athleticism, turning in a sub-7.0 60 at the Super 60 and showing adequate mobility in the field. As expected, his calling card is his bat. He has always shown the ability to hit and generates big power with little effort. He gains momentum through impact, creating considerable torque while working uphill through the zone and showing greater ability to lift the ball than he has in the past. A South Carolina recruit, his future defensive home doesn't much matter as the bat will profile at any corner.
118 Ryan Holgate OF Arizona VIDEO
A key cog in a potent lineup, Holgate hit .351/.421/.576 with 11 home runs and 20 doubles this spring. The 6-foot-2, 205-pounder looks to have greatly improved his plan at the plate, also improving his bat-to-ball skills. He creates good separation in his left-handed swing with his hands and stride ad he has better-than-average bat speed, but it's not a pure swing. His arm has also improved, showing as average to slightly above at times, and is definitely enough for right field. Holgate is athletic, but his range and first step are limited. However, his hit tool and the ability to do damage make him a top-four-round candidate.
119 Tyler McDonough 2B/OF North Carolina State  
From the time he stepped on campus as a true freshman in 2019, the 5-foot-10, 180-pound switch-hitter has always done exactly that: HIT. In 61 games as a freshman he stroked .320 and slugged .452, then followed that up with a .354/.457/.554 line during a 17 game COVID-shortened 2020. His .339/.423/.631 slash with 15 home runs and 13 stolen bases this season was just icing on the cake for his accomplishments in the batter's box. McDonough also has elite versatility, playing mostly second base and center field during his collegiate career, but arriving as a well-regarded catching prospect as a prep from Moeller HS, OH, where Hall of Famers Ken Griffey, Jr. and Barry Larkin lead the list of acclaimed alumni. McDonough also boasts top-of-the-scale makeup, which only enhances his value. After turning down top five round overtures as a sophomore-eligible last year, expect McDonough to be selected closer to the third round this time around.
120 C.J. Rodriguez C Vanderbilt VIDEO
One of the top receivers in all of college baseball, Rodriguez has super soft and strong hands. He routinely steals strikes and enlarges the strike zone for his pitching staff, which included the likes of Kumar Rocker, Jack Leiter and Luke Murphy. Although smaller in stature at 5-foot-10, 195 pounds, he shows sneaky pop at the plate, producing 14 extra-base hits while controlling the strike zone with more walks (35) than strikeouts (17) this spring. His above-average arm combined with direct footwork produces consistent sub-2.0 pop times with good accuracy, leading to a 35 percent caught stealing rate. Rodriguez profiles as a backup catcher at the Major League level and will likely be considered starting around the third round.
121 J.T. Schwartz 1B UCLA  
Schwartz is a 6-foot-4, 205-pound athletic-bodied prospect with a ton of upside. He's long and loose with those same qualities in his infield actions. However, his bat is his carrying tool. With advanced hands, and a loose, quick bat that shows adjustability. He commands the strike zone well, rarlely swinging at a pitch out of the zone, and uses the whole field with doubles power. With physical maturity it should translate into more home runs. After red-shirting as a freshman in 2019, Schwartz hit the ground running in 2020 with a .328/.380/.391 slash line and then took it to another level in 2021 posting a .396 average with 21 extra-base hits and more walks (37) than strikeouts (28).
122 Kyle Manzardo 1B Washington State  
After posting big numbers (.435/.500/.694) during the shortened 2020 season, the physically-built, lefty-swinging first baseman moved toward the top of area scouts' pref lists entering 2021. Manzardo rewarded them with a hot start and strong finish, belting 11 home runs to go with 60 RBIs and a .365/.437/.640 slash. He has a clean stroke and hits bullets to all fields. Manzardo shows the ability to hit for both average and power, making him one of the top bats on the West Coast this season. Manzardo profiles at a corner with the bat as his carrying tool.
123 Niko Kavadas 1B Notre Dame  
Kavadas is a power-hitting first baseman with 46 career home runs, including 22 2021. Kavadas is a threat to go up top every at-bat. At 6-foot-1, 235 pounds, the left-handed hitter resembles another Hooiser state hitter in Kyle Schwarber. Kavadas also relies on man strength to blister baseballs. Currently batting .302 this year, his first time over .300 in a college season. This is largely due to a much-improved approach at the plate and swing adjustments. With an ultra quiet pre-pitch set-up, Kavadas is tall and upright. He uses his legs well in his swing and is long through the hitting zone, a big reason he has walked (26) more than he has struck out (22) for the first time in his collegiate career. He has also cut his strikeout rate from over 22 percent during the full season of 2019 to 19 percent in 2021. Possessing above average arm strength and good hands, he has logged some time at third base in past seasons and the outfield as a prep. However, his body type, limited lower-half agility and marginal range pushes his profile to future first base or DH, placing extra emphasis on his offensive production. The one-dimensional profile likely points to a mid-Day Two fit at present, though productive collegiate power bats have a way of moving up boards quickly.
124 Evan Justice LHP North Carolina State  
Justice’s emergence as a rock in the bullpen was one of the major keys to N.C. State's season, as he blossomed into one of college baseball's premier stoppers to help lead the Wolfpack to Omaha. The 6-foot-4 lefthander has always tantalized with his arm strength, but spotty command held him back earlier in his career. Now a fourth-year junior, Justice has become a confident, battle-tested warrior who doesn’t panic if he walks a guy or gives up a run. He still doesn’t have pinpoint control, but it has improved dramatically (74-25 K-BB in 59.2 IP), and he has presence along with putaway stuff. He also bounces back well, as he has shown he can sit comfortably at 93-95 mph two days in a row, and his heater plays up thanks to its elite spin rate (2500-2700 rpm), giving it good carry through the zone. He also has good feel for a solid slider at 80-82, and his 3/4 delivery has some herky-jerk funk with a double-clutch leg kick that adds deception. The stuff has never been in question, but his ability to utilize it has come a long way.
125 Hagen Smith LHP Bullard HS, TX  
Smith, an Arkansas recruit, ultimately had one of the best high school seasons a player could ask for, tossing seven no-hitters and four one-hitters. The 6-foot-3, 200-pound athletic southpaw mainly worked 90-93 and was up to 95 at times in the spring. He creates a tough angle on hitters due to his low-3/4 slot and also creates some timing issues with a short path and quick arm. Smith will show two different breaking balls, one being more of power curveball shape than true slider, but it flashes above average when it’s right at 78-81 mph. He will also utilize a slower, truer curveball-shaped breaker at 72-74 mph. Smith's changeup is used on rare occasion, but he will show it some to right handed hitters.
126 Andrew Baker RHP Chipola JC VIDEO
Part of a ridiculous junior college pitching staff, Baker stands at 6-foot-3, 190 pounds and is a good athlete with repeatable mechanics. He can throw strikes with his whole arsenal, starting with a mid-90s fastball that's up to 98. The fastball is heavy and he pairs it with a wipeout slider at 79-82. The changeup has a chance to be above average or better as well, sitting 85-87.
127 Shane Panzini RHP Red Bank Catholic HS, NJ VIDEO
A Virginia recruit, Panzini stands at 6-foot-2, 200 pounds with broad shoulders. In a two-inning stint at the MLB Draft Combine, he was 91-94, but consistently showed mid-90s gas this spring, sitting 94-97 in the state tournament. His breaking ball is above-average to plus with tight spin and late, wipeout break. He pitches with little effort, commands his arsenal and the ball jumps out of his hands with a shorter arm stroke.
128 Tanner Kohlhepp RHP Notre Dame  
A Tennessee bounceback from Iowa Western JC, the 6-foot-4, 210-pounder runs his fastball up to 98 and will sit an easy 92-94 with run and sink. He can also break out an 89-90 cutter that plays perfectly off of his fastball, busting it in on the hands of left-handed hitters. He also possesses a high-spinning (up to 2600 rpm) 78-80 mph slider. It's an above average pitch and very effective against same-side batters. He wll also mix in an above-average mid-80s fading changeup, mostly using it against left-handed hitters. With good deception to his delivery, Kohlhepp struck out 65 in 61 innings of work to go along with a 7-2 record and 3.08 ERA.
129 Austin Krob LHP Texas Christian  
Krob is an athletic, aggressive lefty with a compact and quick arm action. His fastball can bump 93, but sits mostly 88-91. He pitches from a 3/4 slot and lands slightly closed, producing good angle to the plate, especially with his well-placed four-seamer. The 6-foot-2, 205-pound also has a power slider in the low 80s with hard, late break. It's a present swing-and-miss pitch that should continue to get better over time.
130 Max Debiec RHP O'Dea HS, WA VIDEO
Debiec is a quality athlete, transitioning straight from the hardwood to the diamond this spring. He is long and lean at 6-foot-7, 195 pounds. He is aggressive down the mound in his delivery and comes through a 3/4 slot. He was up to 95 last summer and can sit in the low 90s with significant hop at times. The breaking ball is inconsistent, going between a lateral slider and 11/5 curveball while ranging from 74-80. At its best, it sits in the upper 70s with sharpness. He is committed to Washington.
131 Michael Morales RHP East Pennsboro VIDEO
Morales is well-proportioned and built to handle a starter's workload at 6-foot-3, 205 pounds. His fastball can sit in the low 90s with some hop up in the zone and he has shown some pitchability. His curveball has made good strides and is an above-average pitch when on with sharp, late 10/4 shape at 75-77. He also mixes in a solid changeup. A Vanderbilt recruit, Morales competes well and easily throws strikes thanks to a clean, effortless delivery.
132 Dayton Dooney 2B Central Arizona JC  
After a freshman all-American season at Arizona, where he batted .323 and slugged .596 with 10 home runs, Dooney batted just .146 during the abbreviated 2020 season. He then took his talents to Coolidge and posted a .376/.452/.706 slash, helping lead the Vaqs to a second-place finish in this year's NJCAA D-I World Series. A Tennessee recruit, the left-handed hitter shows some gap power and very good bat-to-ball skills. He's an offense-first prospect, but is more than capable at the keystone.
133 Reed Trimble* CF Southern Miss  
Bolstered by a huge year at the plate, the athletic, 6-foot, 180-pound center fielder has steadily climbed draft boards this spring. As a second-year freshman who is draft eligible by age, Trimble wasn't high on many follow lists entering 2021, but opened more and more eyes as the season progressed. He was seen more as a versatile switch-hitting athlete who also handled himself well at second, shortstop and third. In addition to above-average arm strength, he has a good swing from both sides of the plate with a line-drive stroke and sound approach. Trimble shows both plus power (17 home runs) and plus speed (12 stolen bases). He finished the season with a .345/.414/.638 slash, while driving in 72 runs in 235 at-bats. As one of the more athletic college players in this year's draft class with a power/speed package, expect Trimble's name to be called early on Day Two this July.
134 Thomas Farr RHP South Carolina VIDEO
Farr started the 2021 season in similar fashion to 2020 when he finished 3-0 with a 1.72 ERA and a .113 opponent's average, but saw his numbers climb through SEC play. The 6-foot, 205-pound right-hander pitches from a high three-quarter slot with good downplane to the plate. His fastball is up to 96 mph, while pitching at 94-95. He maintains that velo throughout his starts. He gets a lot of swing and miss on his 83-85 mph curveball. It’s a plus pitch with hard break and good depth that the super-competitive Farr can land consistently for strikes. He also flashed a low-80s sinking changeup that has the potential to be at least an average pitch in the future.
135 Chayce McDermott RHP Ball State VIDEO
Athletically built at 6-foot-3, 200-pounds, McDermott works from a high-3/4 delivery and spots his arsenal to both sides of the plate. Possessing uncommon arm strength, his heater sits 93-96 and he shows the ability to reach back for 97 early on. The plus velocity comes at a cost, however, as there’s considerable effort in the delivery, with some recoil during arm deceleration. Despite the effort, the righty works consistently around the plate, and has cut his walk rate down year to year. He throws a pair of breaking balls: a 73-76 mph curveball with 11/5 break and a spin rate up to 2750 rpm, as well as a 79-82 mph slider with tilt and depth. As a fourth offering, McDermott throws a firm high-80s changeup, but the pitch lacks fade. While he’ll be given the opportunity to start at the next level, there’s some reliever risk in the profile.
136 Grant Holman RHP California  
Holman was off to a decent start last spring before the season came to an abrupt halt, but he showed signs of a special arm, getting up to 95-96 mph with his fastball at times. Then, after a successful summer in the San Diego League, where the 6-foot-6 hurler worked eight innings and tallied 15 strikeouts along with just one walk, he missed the first five weeks of the 2021 season due to a preseason injury before making his season debut at Utah on March 26. From a stuff standpoint, Holman continues to improve his secondary stuff, with his slider showing swing-and-miss promise over the summer. The fastball continues to be a go-to offering with a fastball ranging 90-93 and up to 94 mph.
137 Luke Albright RHP Kent State VIDEO
The ace of the Golden Flashes, Albright is an intense competitor with a long-legged and athletic frame at 6-foot-4, 215 pounds. He works down the mound with an on-line delivery while throwing from a high-3/4 slot. His arm is loose and quick, producing 91-94 heat and he spots the fastball to his glove side, keeping left-handed hitters off the dish, while also hunting swings and misses up in the zone. Apart from the fastball, Albright shows three promising secondary offerings. The curveball is consistently 76-79 with spin in the 2500s, though he has seen better in th past, and it has plus potential. Albright flashes an above-average changeup in the mid 80s with some hard fade. His fourth pitch is a quality cutter/slider.
138 Seth Lonsway LHP Ohio State VIDEO
Highly regarded out of rural Celina, Ohio, Seth Lonsway ranked as the top high school talent in the Buckeye state in 2017. Although the Reds took a 19th-round flyer on him during the draft and made a run at signing him, he chose instead to follow through on his commitment to Ohio State. As a red-shirt freshman in 2019, he was second in the Big Ten in strikeouts (126) and led the nation in strikeouts per nine innings (21) for an encore in 2020. Lonsway passed on pro opportunities in the five-round draft last year, and saw an uneven year in 2021. He has swing-and-miss stuff, but periodically struggles to get the ball over the plate--hence the 98 strikeouts and 43 walks in 68 innings this year. The fastball sits 90-93, but his calling card is a devastating hammer with 12/6 shape and up to 3000 rpm. At 80-84, his slider is also a wipeout pitch with two-plane break and late bite. His control brings some reliever risk to his profile, but he has the stuff to dominate if he can harness it even a little.
139 Carter Jensen C Park Hill HS, MO VIDEO
The sturdy, 6-foot-1, 215-pound catcher is best known for his left-handed stick that features a simple, well-balanced approach with considerable power potential. Loud barrels pervaded the summer circuit the past couple of years as he steadily climbed in the class. An adequate defender behind the plate, he has made strides in getting better over the past year, and should continue trending up with more work in an organization. He is committed to Louisiana State.
140 Daniel Corona SS Baylor School, TN VIDEO
Part of a stacked lineup at Baylor, Corona was the table setter. He is balanced and athletic at the plate with good rhythm. He generates electric bat speed and has a smooth left-handed stroke. He takes an advanced approach with some power potential. He is polished at shortstop with good instincts on defense. Committed to Wake Forest, he is a solid all-around player.
141 Mason Black RHP Lehigh  
Black became a hot name in 2019, as he overpowered Cape Cod League hitters with his 92-96 mph fastball, an average slider and a fringe changeup. His fastball now flirts with the upper 90s and he has a hard (upper 80s) yet inconsistent slider. In 13 starts this spring the 6-foot-3, 200-pound right-hander logged 72.1 innings while allowing 64 hits, 31 walks and 95 strikeouts for a 3.11 ERA. Black throws with long arm path from a 3/4 slot and shows effort in his delivery, leading to a likely reliever profile in professional baseball.
142 Chase Silseth RHP Arizona VIDEO
The 6-foot, 215-pound Silseth is about as competitive as they come, but battles his command at times. His 93-96 fastball is mostly true and with little life and less than his best command he too often can find barrels with his heater. He has a swing-and-miss breaking ball that ranges from 77-82. He has a third pitch in a better-than-average changeup with super-low spin and tubmle. Silseth is athletic with good feet and a quick pickoff move, and he fields his position very well. After a stellar start for the Wildcats in the College World Series, he proved he can perform on the big stage.
143 Jake Rucker SS Tennessee  
With mostly average tools and limited physical projection, Rucker doesn't have the highest ceiling, but he does have defensive versatility, high-level baseball skills and a high baseball IQ to go along with emerging power. Possessing average arm strength, steady defense and slightly above average power, he profiles best at second base or as a utility infielder at the professional level. In the batter's box, Rucker has an aggressive approach from the right side, but can struggle against quality breaking balls.
144 Calvin Ziegler RHP TNXL Academy, FL VIDEO
Ziegler was eligible in 2020, but went undrafted in the five rounds, so he reclassed to 2021 and like several of his Canadian counterparts, spent his spring in the United States. He has a strong, athletic frame at 6 feet, 195 pounds and stays long and strong down the mound with a consistent release point. He stays on top of the baseball and drives through the target, giving him the ability to locate his fastball at the bottom of the zone with heavy action, getting swings and misses. He sits in the low 90s, bumping 95, mixing in an 82-83 curveball and 80-81 changeup. He is committed to Auburn.
145 Coltyn Kessler C Kentucky  
Previous to this spring, Kessler was known as a light-hitting, defense-first backstop. After making adjustments to his stance, load and approach over the winter break, the 6-foot-2, 220-pound left-handed hitter has come out smoking. He’s gained the attention of scouts. starting the season with a .459/.583/.649 slash through 50 plate appearances, including a 6-for-11 series at Auburn, and finished at .349/.439/.559. With an above average arm he can completely shut down a running game. With reliable receiving and blocking skills Kessler projects to be an average to better defender at the pro level. And now that his bat has made progress he is climbing draft boards around the industry.
146 Branden Boissiere 1B Arizona VIDEO
Boissiere has hit since he set foot on campus in Tucson, making 2021 his best year yet with a .369/.451/.506 line, leading one of the country's best lineups in hitting. From a squat set-up in the batter’s box, he sets his foot down early, gets into his front side and rotates the barrel to the ball. He does come up a little as he swings, but he stays behind the ball and controls the zone. He spits on the pitcher’s pitch and crushes anything left out over the plate. It’s a rotational swing, but he stays through the ball and can drive it to all fields. At 6-foot-1, 200 pounds, he doesn’t scream plus power production that is needed for first baseman at the MLB level, and he would have more value if he could play adequate defense on either outfield corner. Despite his less than perfect profile, the Boss is a premium, low-risk college bat.
147 Patrick Wicklander LHP Arkansas  
Outside of Kevin Kopps, Wicklander was the Razorbacks' most reliable arm in 2021, going 7-1 with a 2.09 ERA in 77.2 innings (18 appearances, 13 starts). His fastball comfortably sits 90-92, touching 93, with a spin rate in the 2200-2300 range. The slider has sweeping action at 79-81.
148 Carter Holton LHP Benedictine Military School, GA VIDEO
The 5-foot-11, 185-pound Holton is a Georgia legend, dominating opponents on both sides of the ball and routinely coming through in big situations. Primarily a pitcher, he works from an up-tempo delivery and attacks hitters with a low-90s fastball, bumping 94. He has advanced feel for a 1/7 curveball that can drop off the table at 74-76, as well as a 77-79 slider and 83-84 changeup. While he lacks the prototypical build and projection of a coveted high school arm, he has endeared himself with the scouting community with his competitive edge. A Vanderbilt recruit, he resembles Roy Hobbs at the plate, with his leg kick, deep hand load and some length to his swing. Were he to do both at the next level--whether it's in Nashville or pro ball--he might get exposed by better pitching, but it's hard to argue with his natural bat-to-ball skills.
149 Dustin Saenz LHP Texas A&M  
The Aggies always seem to have a pitcher who takes a massive step forward in his draft year. Last year, it was righthander Christian Roa, who evolved into a second-round pick. Saenz is left-handed and not quite the prospect Roa was, but he still has quality stuff. He slid into the A&M rotation this season and the 6-foot lefty dealt to the tune of 104 strikeouts in 84 innings. His main weapon is a low-80s slider. He commands it well and is particularly effective spotting it on the outside corner against left-handed hitters. He also shows a competitive and poised approach on the mound with a fastball in the 90-93 mph range. His fastball spin rate ranges within the 2100s and he's not afraid to challenge right-handed hitters on the inside half. Saenz also has a low-80s changeup as a third pitch.
150 Tyler Whitaker OF Bishop Gorman HS, NV VIDEO
An Arizona recruit, Whitaker is an impressive and physical athlete, standing at 6-foot-4, 200 pounds with lean, defined strength throughout his frame that looks like it could still handle more. He has a quick first step and long graceful strides that turn in a 6.5-second 60. His plus athleticism provides for a fluid stroke at the plate with controlled aggression and bat speed. He effortlessly works gap to gap with solid balance through impact. He shows the ability to change planes and routinely makes loud contact.
151 Brett Kerry RHP South Carolina  
Armed with a fastball that plays well above its 92-94 velocity, the 5-foot-11, 210-pound Kerry worked mostly out of a relief role, making just three starts while logging 54.1 innings and striking out 84 to just 10 walks. He pairs his deceptive heater with an above average 84-87 mph slider and relentlessly attacks the zone.
152 Ryan Webb LHP Georgia  
After a strong start to the 2021 season (3.32 ERA in 59.2 innings with 82 strikeouts), Webb was injured in mid-May with an elbow injury and missed the remainder of the season. When healthy, he features a low-90s fastball and three putaway secondary pitches: a sharp downer curveball at 75-79 with tight spin in the 2600 rpm range, a solid slider at 81-83 that is particularly effective against lefties, and a very good changeup at 83-85 that can be a major weapon against righties. In addition to his swing-and-miss arsenal, Webb is a high-level competitor and was a likely top-two-round pick previous to his elbow injury.
153 Mason Miller RHP Gardner-Webb  
A 23-year-old grad transfer from D-III Waynesburg (PA), Miller took the Big South Conference by storm this spring, posting an 8-1 record with 3.30 ERA in 14 starts. He struck out 121 in 92.2 innings while limiting opposing batters to a .210 average. The 6-foot-5, 200-pound right-hander runs his fastball up to 99 mph, while sitting in the mid 90s throughout his starts. With below average life, he's able to locate his heater to both sides of the plate and miss barrels. Miller also shows feel for two secondary offerings in an 81-83 mph slider and mid-80s changeup.
154 Roc Riggio 2B Thousand Oaks HS, CA VIDEO
Riggio, an Oklahoma State recruit, is strong and compact at 5-foot-9, 175 pounds. That strength immediately jumps out at the plate where he produces pure bat speed. He's a powerful hitter with the ability to adjust late to pitches and consistently get the barrel on the ball with a controlled, but violent, swing. Defensively, he profiles at second base or in the outfield, where he shows clean actions, fluid footwork, excellent body control and solid arm strength.
155 Gage Jump LHP JSerra Catholic HS, CA VIDEO
The ace of a stacked rotation at JSerra, Jump is a highly competitive southpaw with athleticism and metrics that help is stuff play up. A UCLA recruit, he goes right after hitters with a fastball that sits 89-92 and gets swings and misses up in the zone, spinning at 2300-2450 rpm with some late arm-side life. His curveball can be inconsistent, but when it's on, it disrupts hitters' timing. It's tightly spun at 77-79 and tunnels well off his fastball. Jump also finds success with a mid-80s changeup that has power and late sinking action. He stands at 5-foot-11, 175 pounds and gets good use out of his lower half, driving down the mound before his quick and choppy delivery make for an uncomfortable look for hitters.
156 Eric Silva RHP JSerra Catholic HS, CA VIDEO
The right-handed ace for JSerra is Silva, also a UCLA recruit. While Jordan Lawlar, Marcelo Mayer and Tyree Reed made names for themselves as position players at the Area Code Underclass Games, Silva did so as one of the top arms. COVID-19 slowed some of his progress, but he still shows electric stuff. His fastball sits 91-94, touching 96-97, and he has a sharp slider with depth at 79-83. He has electric stuff, sitting 91-94 and touching 96 with his fastball. He is a wiry athlete with a quick arm that can help look past the 6-foot, 180-pound frame that can give scouts pause when looking at a high school right-hander.
157 Jack Leftwich RHP Florida  
After a slow start last spring and seeing his draft value slide a bit, Leftwich went undrafted and returned to Gainesville for his fourth year. The 6-foot-3, 220-pounder was a projected top-three-round pick this preseason as he has flashed high-end stuff throughout his career, but the results haven’t quite matched the talent. He’s known to struggle at times with the ability to pitch himself out of jams and that was again apparent. His fastball sits 92-95 and he mixes in a high-80s changeup and low-80s slider. On the season, he tossed 69.2 innings, going 7-4 with a 3.36 ERA, 78 strikeouts and 22 walks.
158 Bryce McGowan RHP Charlotte VIDEO
After flashing good stuff for his first to season, but struggling with his command, McGowan worked hard in the offseason to overhaul his arsenal and pitchability. He showed mid- to high-90s heat in the fall, but sat more comfortably 90-93, touching 94, this spring. He was able to get swings and misses with all three of his secondary pitches, which include an 82-85 slider that he commands consistently, a dramatically improved 84-86 changeup with solid sink that he threw to righties and lefties, and a newly developed curveball at 77-80. All four of his pitches flash at least average and the slider can be above-average at times. An athletic, 6-foot-1, 205-pounder, McGowan has learned to do a better job repeating his solid delivery, and he has put in long hours on pitch design. His work is paying off, making him a potential top-two-to-four-round pick this summer.
159 Caedmon Parker RHP The Woodlands Christian HS, TX VIDEO
Parker is a long-limbed and athletic Texas Christian recruit, standing at 6-foot-4, 185 pounds. He is linear down the mound with impressive efficiency in his movement pattersn, using a quick arm that pumps fastballs into the low 90s with little effort. He has quality command, consistently finding a high-3/4 slot. He has a low-70s curveball with 11/5 shpe and gradual break, as well as a firmer slider in the low 80s with short break and more cutter-like action. He has also shown a quality changeup, but seldom needed it at the high school level. His clean arm stroke and athleticism lend to upside, as does his aptitude for spin.
160 Eric Hammond RHP Keller HS, TX VIDEO
It doesn't take long to notice his Hammond with his extremely projectable, 6-foot-4, 175-pound frame with broad shoulders. A Southern California recruit, he can run his fastball up to 94-95 and flashes a slider with sharp, downer break. The catch is that he gets heavy on his back leg and deep with his arm action, causing him to be late out front and battle his release point. But he's a good athlete and should be able to handle some mechanical tweaks with ease, thus tapping into his high upside.
161 Jalen Battles SS Arkansas  
A former junior college talent, Battles is similar to Andrelton Simmons, who most scouts thought would be an elite defener with too light of a bat for an everyday role. Simmonrs proved doubters wrong and Battles will have the same opportunity. He has sweet hands, smooth actions, a plus-to-better arm and plus range in all directions with the ability to quickly transfer and throw on the run. He's wiry strong at 6-foot-2, 195 pounds and has all the defensive tools scouts look for in a shortstop. As a defense-first middle infielder who batted at the bottom of the order, Battles hit .269/.371/.407 in 61 games.
162 Owen Kellington RHP U-32 HS, VT VIDEO
A spring pop-up arm, Kellington is a Connecticut recruit, giving the Huskies reason to be nervous between him and Frank Mozzicato. Kellington has an athletic delivery and frame, standing at 6-foot-2, 195 pounds. His fastball sits 90-92 and his upper-70s curveball flashes power. He also mixes in a sharp slider in the low 80s and has advanced feel for a firm and deceptive changeup in the mid 80s.
163 Ben Casparius RHP Connecticut  
Casparius spent his first two seasons as a two-way player at North Carolina, even recording a two-hit game at the College World Series in 2018. Fast-forward to today and he is flourishing as a pitcher only. The athletic 6-foot righthander repeats his low-effort delivery and shows plus command of a 91-95 mph fastball. All three of his secondaries (curveball, slider, changeup) generate swinga and misswa with the fading changeup as his go-to offering. Despite his status as a fourth-year junior, his fresh arm, easy delivery and control of a four-pitch arsenal excite scouts and he will likely be selected in the top five rounds.
164 Tyler Hardman 1B Oklahoma VIDEO
Hardman, who stands at 6-foot-3, 204 pounds, is much improved at the plate since his summer in the Cape in 2019. He is seeing the ball better with improved bat-to-ball skills. His top tool is his near 70-grade raw power and it plays to all fields. It's generated by both big strength and some length in his swing. He separates well and has strong, gifted hands. However, with the big raw power has come big strikeout numbers. With 48 strikeouts in 140 plate appearances (34 percent) in the summer of 2019 and 64 in 259 that spring, he looks to have straightened out those issues. In 2021, he struck out 59 times in 262 at-bats for a rate of 22.5 percent. He also shows an above average arm and average hands to at least become serviceable and reliable making plays in his box at first base.
165 Eddie Saldivar 2B San Joaquin Memorial HS, CA VIDEO
A Long Beach State recruit, Saldivar has a compact frame at 5-foot-10, 160 pounds and is just beginning to see the benefit of weight training. His carrying tools are his speed and left-handed bat. He has a compact stroke and is a gap-to-gap hitter with present bat speed and the ability to show off raw power, particularly to his pull side, both in game and during batting practice. He could eventually present average power in pro ball. He has been clocked as low as 4.01 down the line and shows the type of first-step instincts that should keep him on the dirt in pro ball, or allow him to slide to center field.
166 Mason Albright LHP IMG Academy, FL VIDEO
Albright moved to IMG Academy from Maryland and served as the Ascenders ace this spring, dominating hitters with a swing-and-miss fastball. Ranging from 88-94, he can move it around the zone with ease and gets good deception from a 3/4 slot and slightly cross-body delivery. While hitters seemingly can't touch his fastball, he can also keep them honest with a slider that has 3/4 break in the mid to upper 70s, as well as a changeup that he can turn over with sink in the low 80s. He is committed to Virginia Tech.
167 Shane McGuire C San Diego  
McGuire, a solidly-built 6-foot, 195-pounder, was hitting .469 at season’s end last March. He is the younger brother of Reese McGuire, the catcher for the Toronto Blue Jays, and is commonly referred to as a professional hitter in scouting circles. Last fall, he got back behind the dish and the USD coaches raved about his power arm. Although his performance suffered a bit late this spring, McGuire still ended with a .278/.389/.483 slash with 21 extra-base hits and twice as many walks (28) as strikeouts (14). Overall, he's a bat-first catching prospect who could become a serviceable receiver with some work.
168 Cal Conley* IF Texas Tech  
A 5-foot-10, 185-pound, switch-hitter, Conley is in the mold of fellow Buckeye state prep and current Georgia Tech infielder Luke Waddell. Conley spent a semester at Miami out of high school, then sat out the remainder of 2019 in Lubbock. He takes consistent, quality at-bats and is productive from both sides of the plate. He sets up with a wide, open stance from the right side and shows a short, quick, line drive swing with good bat control. It's also a swing with some power as he produced 15 home runs this spring and slashed .329/.393/.587 in 225 at-bats. With an average arm and range, he's also a capable defender who should be able to stick up the middle in pro ball and profiles as a likely super utility type.
169 Brady Slavens* OF Arkansas  
The 6-foot-3, 200-pound Slavens started his college career at Wichita State, then came to Fayetteville via Johnson County CC. He’s a strong left-handed hitter with power to all fields. With that power comes swing and miss, as he struck out 64 times in 218 at-bats with 14 home runs this spring. He also shows solid defense with a strong arm.
170 Robby Martin OF Florida State  
Martin focused on shedding bad weight and becoming leaner and more athletic this past offseason. Now listed at 6-foot-3, 210 pounds, Martin is a hard-contact machine, with one of college baseball’s sweetest lef-handed swings. With slightly above average arm strength and an average run tool to go along with his average power potential, Martin profiles best in left field in pro ball. He's a likely top-five-round pick after a junior season slash of .260/.352/.451 with 11 home runs.
171 Mitch Bratt LHP Newmarket HS, ON VIDEO
Bratt, a Florida State recruit, hails from Canada and spent much of his spring in the United States, boosting his stock by pitching well against older competition in the MLB Draft League. The 6-foot-1, 205-pounder shows advanced feel for a three-pitch mix, topping out at 94 and sitting around 90 with his fastball. Hitters struggled against it, swinging and missing or mustering weak contact. That only enhances is secondary offeings, which include a changeup, slider and curveball. The curveball plays with -12 inches of induced vertical break and sits around 75.
172 Connor Oliver LHP Wabash Valley JC VIDEO
A TCU recruit, Oliver is a bounceback from Wichita State, who spent one season at Wabash Valley where he struck out 92 in 57.2 innings, while allowing just 31 hits and a 1.87 ERA. The 6-foot-3, 180-pound lefty works with a 90-93 fastball (2000-2200 rpm) and an above average curveball as his main two pitches in his arsenal. His upper-70s curve has big league shape and velo, but could use more teeth to its finish. With average spin rates, it can miss bats at times, but projects more as a groundball pitch at the pro level. His changeup works in the 82-84 mph range with low spin (1500s). Oliver will also mix in an 82-83 mph slider with good tilt and he can flash an 84-86 mph cutter. He has a loose and on-line delivery. He pitches to both sides of the plate with a heavy fastball when down in the zone. With a shoulder tilt delivery and high slot, Oliver has good down plane to the plate while showing clean arm action with a full arm path. He shows no red flags in his delivery, other than some needed polish to the consistency of his direction to the plate.
173 Alberto Osuna 1B Walters State CC VIDEO
A North Carolina recruit, Osuna was the driving force offensively for the Senators this spring. He led the country in RBIs with 107 and was second in home runs with 25. At 6-foot-1, 235 pounds, Osuna projects to hit for both power and average from the right side of the plate. He produces high-end exit velocities and tape-measure home runs to the big parts of the park with relative ease using a short, compact swing. He’s a solid defender with good hands as a first baseman and has the type of impact potential in his bat needed to profile at the position.
174 Connor Pavolony C Tennessee VIDEO
Pavolony had a strong fall and looked to have improved his bat, but he returned to his early-career label this spring as a strong defensive, but light-hitting backstop. He will show above-average raw power in batting practice, but struggles to make consistent hard contact in game action. He flashes a smooth and easy swing with good timing and rhythm. He can be short to the ball with extension through it. In other times, especially against higher velocities, he shows a late load and stride, which leads to him rushing his swing. His set up is slightly open with a spreadout stance and a rotational swing that leaves a hole on the outer half, making him especially susceptible to breaking pitches down and away. Defensively, he continues to show a plus arm and a quick transfer behind the dish. He also frames well, especially with beating the low pitch to its spot and lifting it up into the strike zone. Overall, he’s still the type of polished defender with a strong arm and raw power that scouts look for behind the plate, but his offensive struggles have deflated his preseason prospect status.
175 Hunter Parks RHP Florence-Darlington Tech JC  
A former prep shortstop with a long and lean build at 6-foot-3, 185 pounds, Park’s frame can add a lot of weight down the road. He pitches with a very fluid motion that lends to future strike throwing at higher levels. Parks sits 92-96 with his fastball, shows a developing slider that has present slurve characteristics and has developed some feel for his changeup. He is committed to South Carolina.
176 Pat Winkel C Connecticut  
Winkel led the 2019 Huskies in home runs (7) as a true freshman before missing the 2020 season with Tommy John surgery. The 6-foot-1, 198-pound left-handed hitter is the rare offensive catcher with strong defensive chops. He finished 2021 at .284/.357/.525 with 11 home runs, 14 doubles and just 30 strikeouts in 53 games.
177 Jonny Cuevas RHP JC of Southern Nevada VIDEO
Cuevas came to Southern Nevada as a two-way player, but converted to a pitcher only. A 32nd-round Brewers draft pick out of a SoCal high school in 2018, he pitched in the mid to upper 80s and was 6-foot-1, 185 pounds when he arrived. Now 6-foot-3, 200 pounds, his velo has steadily ticked up to 93, with some 94s early in the spring. The delivery is clean and he repeats it well. He carries his hands at his chest and gives a simple turn to pivot, lifting into a high kick, driving into his legs and using the slope of the mound to get downhill and drive the fastball down in the zone. The arm stroke is clean and works properly. His 80-81 mph curveball has top to bottom depth with tight spin and late bite when right. He has above-average feel for an 83-84 mph changeup and sinks it below bats for steady ground balls. A Cal State Fullerton recruit, he shows polish that could carry him quickly through a minor league system.
178 Logan Henderson RHP McLennan CC VIDEO
A Texas A&M recruit, Henderson is a 5-foot-11 fireballer with a high-spin heater up to 96 mph. The NJCAA Divison I Pitcher of the Year, Henderson led the country in strikeouts with 169 in 97.2 innings. In 14 starts this spring he went 10-2 with a 1.66 ERA. He pairs his fastball with a lively plus-plus 78-82 mph changeup. It's a swing-and-miss offering and one that slows bats, allowing his mid-90s riding fastball to play up even further. To cap off a season full of highlights, the right-hander got the start in the D-I World Series and went to work, striking out 17 in 8 innings while allowing just one run.
179 Seth Stephenson SS Temple JC  
A Tennessee recruit, the 5-foot-10, 165-pound switch-hitter is a 70-grade runner whose speed impacts the game. His other tool grades are fringe to average, but his bat-to-ball skills (.383 average with 37 strikeouts in 215 plate appearances) and speed (31 stolen bases) will carry him until his wiry frame develops and his sneaky present power further develops. He has a chance to stay at short with added arm strength, but Stephenson may best profile in center field or at second base in the future where he will likely become an above-average defender and top-of-the-order bat.
180 Devin Futrell LHP American Heritage Plantation HS, FL  
Futrell has added physicality to his 6-foot-5, 195-pound frame, producing an 88-91 fastball with some riding life. The arm swing is clean through a 3/4 slot and up-tempo delivery. He throws strikes with his entire arsenal and the curveball has continued to improve. It sits 73-75. His slider is a quality pitch at 76-78 and he still possesses a plus changeup at 82-83. He pitches with good tempo and aggression in the strike zone. He is committed to Vanderbilt.
181 Joey Loperfido OF Duke  
Loperfido has stood out for his sweet left-handed stroke and his middle-away approach since his first season at Duke in 2018, when he hit .315/.408/.475 with six homers to capture freshman All-America honors as a first baseman. He moved to second base as a sophomore, when he missed a good chunk of the season with a broken wrist, then helped spark a Duke rally to super regionals when he returned to action. Last season he shifted to center field and was projected as a top-10-rounds draft pick with a shot to go inside the top five, but he got off to a modest start (.264/.418/.358) before the season was canceled by the pandemic, causing him to go undrafted. The left-handed hitting outfielder rebounded this spring and put together his finest season as a fourth-year junior with a loud .374/.473/.612 slash as the catalyst atop the order. His plus speed is a weapon on the basepaths and in center field, and he’s really taken advantage of the opportunity to develop for another year in college by fine-tuning his offensive game. He made tremendous strides at hitting left-handed pitching. With an average arm, he profiles best in left field, but also has experience at the keystone during his college career.
182 Brant Hurter LHP Georgia Tech  
Physical at 6-foot-6, 250 pounds, Hurter is a low-3/4 lefty who missed all of the 2020 season due to Tommy John surgery. In 2021, he posted a 3.90 ERA with 83 strikeouts in 84.1 innings. His number of hit batters (17) and wild pitches (11) were a little eye opening, but overall he made a strong recovery this spring. At his best, he sits in the low 90s with a sinking fastball and shows feel for two quality offspeed pitches in his sharp 79-82 slider with very good, tight tilt at times (up to 2730 rpm) and an 83-84 changeup with fade and sink. He profiles as a back-end starter at the major league level.
183 Brady Allen OF South Carolina  
Batting over .300 most of the season before some late season scuffles, the powerfully-built middle-of-the-diamond prospect still finished with a .276/.375/.516 slash while belting 13 home runs and stealing 12 bases. At 6-foot-1, 215 pounds Allen is a well-rounded player who makes the most of his speed thanks to good old fashioned hustle and strong baseball instincts. He has plus raw power and can use the whole field, while showing enough range to stick in center.
184 Blaise Priester C Live Oak HS, LA  
A Meridian CC recruit, Priester started to gain some attention in the fall and it carried over to the spring. He is physical and athletic with broad shoulders and a stout lower half at 6-foot-2, 205 pounds. He has big power potential from the right side with easy, loose and strong hands that create significant bat speed and barrel whip. Defensively, he has a strong arm and continued to improve upon his receiving and blocking skills throughout the spring.
185 Dominic Keegan 1B Vanderbilt  
After two non-descript seasons at the plate, Keegan started out 2021 with a bang, hitting over .500 with four home runs during his first 10 games. COVID then sidelined the SEC’s leading hitter for two weeks, but he returned and completed a strong season, leading the Commodore regulars in average (.345), doubles (17) and slugging while trailing just Carter Young in home runs with 15 of his own. With a Mark McGwire-like crouched set-up he shows good intent to hit the ball hard. Without much separation there is still some length to his swing, but it’s flat into the zone with good bat lag. He has the type of swing that should continue to produce and certainly attract plenty of attention, despite his limited profile as a right-handed hitting college first baseman.
186 David Sandlin RHP Eastern Oklahoma State JC  
An Oklahoma recruit, the projectable right-hander has a long and lean 6-foot-4, 200-pound frame. On the mound, Sandlin works from an up-tempo delivery with a high leg kick before striding down the mound and finishing well over his front side toward the dish. The arm action is long and loose in the back before coming through an over-the-top slot with some arm speed. His fastball sits in the low-90s showing consistent cut. The curveball shows advanced action and command in the mid 70s with near 12/6 shape and late depth. The changeup is also advanced, and is thrown with full arm speed, showing late and heavy fade at 81-82 mph.
187 Andrew Moore RHP Chipola JC VIDEO
Regarded as a late-round prospect, Moore had a modest spring with Chipola and was somewhat overshadwoed by teammates Luis Guerrero and Andrew Baker. But continued to pitch in the Draft League and decidedly improved his stock. He has big arm strength in his long, athletic and projectable frame. The fastball ranges from 94-98 and he has a sharp, late-diving slider in the low 80s, as well as a changeup that he sells with good arm speed and clean mechanics. The 6-foot-5, 210-ponder has a clean 3/4 arm action with effective life on his fastball.
188 Dominic Palmegiani 3B JC of Southern Nevada VIDEO
A British Columbia native, Palmegiani transferred to Southern Nevada from Cal State Northridge last summer and stands at 6-foot-1, 200 pounds with strength and twitch. Offensively, he shows well-above-average bat speed with a slight rock back of the hands to load from his below his back shoulder. The hands come back as he takes a short stride and at foot strike, whistles the bat through the zone with above-average hand speed. He makes loud contact, resulting in triple-digit exit velocities. He takes consistent passes at the ball and repeats his stroke with efficiency. Defensively, he profiles at third base or a corner outfield spot. He has athletic actions with smooth transfers, a solid-average arm and some carry to his throws.
189 Levi David RHP Northwestern State  
The 6-foot-5, 220-pound David boasts two plus pitches in his mid-80s power curveball and a fastball that runs into the upper 90s. When on, his curveball is one of the best in college baseball and is the main reason he ranked third in strikeouts per nine innings at 15.3. It has big depth and can be unhittable at times. He pitches in the mid 90s with his fastball, which is delivered from a high slot, arriving at the plate with more down angle than wiggle. His high walk rate (46 in 61 innings) and the lack of a third pitch profiles him as a backend reliever.
190 Christian Scott RHP Florida VIDEO
Scott turned in a strong season as a reliever, sporting a 3.00 ERA in 54 innings over 26 appearances while striking out 51 and walking just nine. The 6-foot-4, 215-pound righty can work in the 93-95 range while working in low-80s sliders and an 85-87 cutter. They are similar, but the slider has more angle, depth and movement. With a durable frame, repeatable delivery and good arm action, as well a developing changeup, Scott has many traits to give him a chance to start in pro ball.
191 Chad Dallas RHP Tennessee VIDEO
The 5-foot-10, 210-pound Dallas came to Tennessee after one year at Panola JC and was among national leaders in innings pitched this season with 103. He works quickly and aggressively, pitching off his breaking ball and relying heavily on changing the shape and velocity. It draws repeated swings and misses, ranging from 79-83 and sitting mostly 81-82. It tops out in the 2600s, averaging near 2500. Dallas' cutter is also an above-average weapon, darting to the plate at 84-86 with a high spin of 2700 and average around 2600. His fastball tops out at 94, sitting mainly 92-93 with arm-side run. While some may be turned off by his size, Dallas more than makes up for it with high pitchability, advanced feel for spin, low-90s velo and a competitive nature.
192 Christian MacLeod LHP Mississippi State  
The ace of the Bulldogs’ staff as a red-shirt freshman in 2020, MacLeod went 4-0, 0.86 with a 35-6 K-BB mark in 21 innings. With a 6-foot-4, 225-pound durable build, his fastball ranges from the high 80s to low 90s and he pairs it with a plus changeup at 79-82. He also mixes in a mid-70s downer curveball. Although the pure stuff isn't overly exciting, his command and pitch mix are. The separator is his ability to work the ball in and out and up and down, changing the hitter's eye level and allowing his below-average velocity to play up.
193 Mack Anglin* RHP Clemson  
A high follow in high school, Anglin made it to campus only to see his freshman season ended by COVID-19 after just four appearances (three starts). Draft-eligible this year, he broke through a bit with a 3.99 ERA and 75 strikeouts in 56.1 innings. The 6-foot-4, 220-pound has the most electric stuff on the Clemson staff, but issued 33 walks and his control remains a work in progress due to a long arm action and efforty delivery. He has three pitches with elite metrics in a 93-95 fastball that bumps 98 with exceptional spin rates, an 82-84 hammer curveball that flashes plus-plus, and a plus slider in the mid 80s. The curveball can get into the 3100 rpm range while the slider shows 2900. He also has decent feel for an 88 mph changeup that can become another swing-and-miss pitch.
194 Tommy White 3B IMG Academy, FL VIDEO
White is a strong, 6-foot, 220-pound North Carolina State recruit. His bat is his carrying tool, as he shows good timing from the right side with the ability to use the whole field and launch at contact. He has quick hands that produce easy power. Defensively, he's a solid athlete with a chance to stick at the hot corner, but would profile at any corner offensively.
195 Drake Varnado SS IMG Academy, FL VIDEO
Varnado, a Texas native, has elasticity in his lean, athletic, 6-foot-2, 175-pound frame. While the size wouldn't suggest it at a glance, his twitch creates whip at the plate that produces above-average raw power. He has quiet hands and natural lift in his swing, staying inside the ball with fluid rhythm. He has fluid footwork on defense with smooth, easy actions and a strong arm. He is committed to Arkansas.
196 Coleman Willis RHP Houston County HS, GA VIDEO
A Georgia recruit, Willis has a long, lean frame at 6-foot-6, 190 pounds. He has a ton of confidence in his fastball-curveball combo, showing the ability to locate both low in the zone effectively for swings and misses. He can get out of sync at times, affecting his command. The fastball ranges from 89-93 with 2500+ rpm. His curveball is 78-80 with 12/6 shape, depth and late bite.
197 Jose Pena RHP Winter Haven HS, FL VIDEO
Pena is a physical athlete with a 6-foot-3, 205-pound frame. Committed to Florida International, his fastball sits in the low 90s with high spin from a quick arm. The pitch jumps through the zone with late life and ride/run. His curveball has sharp bite at 75-77 and he possesses one of the better changeups among high school righties, as it sits in the high 70s with heavy sink.
198 Edwin Arroyo SS Central Pointe Christian Academy, FL VIDEO
Arroyo is a 6-foot, 175-pound Florida State recruit. He has electric bat speed and shows a consistent swing to go with an advanced approach. He has aggressive swings and quality takes with loose, quick hands that produce some power. Defensively, he is an athletic infielder with natural rhythm through the ball.
199 Alex Ulloa SS Calvary Christian Academy, FL VIDEO
An Oklahoma State recruit, Ulloa stands at 5-foot-11, 180 with a strong lower half. He has smooth, easy actions on defense and the arm strength to stay on the left side. At the plate, he has a level bat path and gets natural lift in his swing. With his strength, above average bat speed and compact stroke, he can impact the ball with authority, especially to his pull side.
200 Rene Lastres C Calvary Christian Academy, FL VIDEO
A Florida recruit and teammates with Ulloa in high school as well as the MLB Draft League, Lastres has a tall, strong frame at 6-foot-3, 205 pounds. He has an athletic set-up behind the plate and is a quiet receiver with a quick exchange. From the right side, he is balanced and athletic, taking a short stride and level bat path to the ball with natural lift. His strength makes the ball jump off the barrel, especially to his pull side.

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1 Kumar Rocker RHP Vanderbilt VIDEO
What more can be written? Rocker has everything you want in a pitching prospect with size, stuff, athleticism, pitchability and makeup. At 6-foot-5, 245 pounds and armed with plus command of a 93-96 mph fastball, a plus-plus 83-85 slider and a plus-plus 87-90 cutter, Rocker is loaded with weapons. His fastball can overwhelm hitters. His gyrospin slider is always a factor, but his cutter is his best offspeed pitch. On top of his elite arsenal Rocker, is confident and aggressive, taking ownership of the mound and batter’s box. He's a bona fide ace and should zoom to the big leagues in a hurry.
2 Jack Leiter* RHP Vanderbilt VIDEO
Leiter had first-round potential as a high school prospect and pitched well in the shortened 2020 season, but he took the college game by storm this year by tossing 20.2 no-hit innings over three starts. One of those was a no-hitter, Vanderbilt's first regular season one since 1971, and he followed it up with seven no-hit innings in his next start. The 6-foot-1, 205-pounder has a complete arsenal, but can simply dominate with a virtually unhittable fastball. His combination of velocity, release point, location and riding life make the pitch play extremely well. He sits around 94 mph and can reach back for 96-97 at any point. His secondary stuff fluctuated throughout the season, but his usual go-to pitch is a 78-81 curveball with sharp break and depth. He can also mix in a low-80s slider that is plus at times and hitters have a hard time recognizing it out of his hand.
3 Jordan Lawlar SS Dallas Jesuit Prep, TX VIDEO
Lawlar has been the top-ranked prep player for nearly a year now, taking over the top spot last August, and has been among the top 10 preps since he was a sophomore. A Vanderbilt recruit, he epitomizes ‘quick twitch’, as it’s attached to all facets of his game. His hands are ultra fast from the right side, aided by a fluid, rhythmic swing that should promote the abilities to hit for both average and power in pro ball, especially as he adds strength. Additionally, Lawlar’s an easy runner–clocked at sub-4.0 times down the line–and that athleticism fits comfortably on the left side of the infield, where his hands and feet work in conjunction to generate a special all-around profile.
4 Marcelo Mayer SS Eastlake HS, CA VIDEO
Mayer resembles a future big leaguer in every sense. Listed at a long-levered 6-foot-3, 175 pounds, he's a SoCal shortstop with a sweet left-handed swing and power who ranges around the left side of the infield gracefully, especially for his size. He and Lawlar were two of the key follows coming out of the Area Code Underclass Games in 2019, but amidst COVID-related travel restrictions in 2020, Mayer was somewhat tucked under the radar, off the national circuit. But he was too good to keep hidden in the rough, and he’s spent his time since racing up draft boards.
5 Henry Davis C Louisville VIDEO
It's become commonplace to see collegiate catchers with offensive upside climb draft boards in season, and Davis is the latest to represent that group. The Louisville backstop was ranked No. 11 overall on our January edition of our PBR Draft Board, and he’s now up to No. 5 and has been in the conversation as a viable pick at No. 1, courtesy of a stellar spring in which he hit .370 with 15 homers and more walks than Ks (31:24). Davis’ top-scale raw bat strength coupled with his natural bat-to-ball skills and keen eye, raise the floor on his prospect stock, as he’s also capable of playing a position that’s slugging a combined .380 in the big leagues this season. Defensively, Davis works hard behind the dish, and his highly athletic footwork and big arm can be run-stoppers at the next level. He may need some work as a receiver to stay behind the plate, but he would also fit easily in right field with his plus-plus arm strength and offensive profile.
6 Kahlil Watson SS Wake Forest HS, NC VIDEO
A North Carolina State recruit, Watson has an athletic build at 5-foot-11, 170-pounds. He took the summer circuit by storm in 2020, showing electricity and superior confidence in his game. That carried over to the spring season and he has continued to climb boards. Hitting from the left side, he has premium bat speed and consistently finds the barrel. The hands can manipulate the barrel with snap through the zone and he has the ability to drive the ball to both gaps. He has an aggressive approach, showing that he wants to hit, but also has feel for the zone. He's also aggressive and instinctive on the basepaths. Defensively, he's athletic with confidence in his soft hands and plays under control, showing an easy arm that produces carry across the diamond.
7 Jackson Jobe RHP Heritage Hall School, OK VIDEO
Jobe doesn't possess the prototypical frame that gets a high school righty picked in the top 10, but his stuff is as electric as any in recent memory. He pitches with minimal effort and a super quick arm, pumping a fastball that flirts with triple digits and sits in the mid 90s with above average spin rates. He has made huge strides with his control, as he's shifted his focus to pitching from being a two-way player and become a premium strike thrower. The fastball rides through the zone and garners a ton of swings and misses by itself, but he also has the secondary stuff to make hitters look silly. The slider is his trademark, a plus pitch with sharp, late 10/4 action in the low 80s and spin rates near 3000 rpm. He also has a changeup with sink and fade, as he maintaings good arm speed on it, giving him a third pitch that's at least average.
8 Colton Cowser OF Sam Houston State VIDEO
A prep teammate of Ty Madden, Cowser is a long-bodied athlete with five-tool potential. He jumped onto the national scene after an impressive stint with the 2019 College National Team, but then struggled in the shortened 2020 season with a .255/.379/.364 slash. He rebounded with a top-round caliber 2021: .374/.490/.680 with 16 home runs. A plus runner, Cowser also swiped 17 bases in 20 attempts. With a pure stroke and quick hands, he projects to become an above average to better major league hitter with average power production. Defensively, Cowser shows an average arm and range and his strong instincts should allow him to stay in the big field for the foreseeable future.
9 Sal Frelick OF Boston College VIDEO
Super twitchy and athletic, Frelick is a dynamic, five-tool player in the college game. His future tool grades on the pro scale project to be a 55 arm, 60 run, 60 defend, 60 hit and 45 game power production. Despite his size at 5-foot-9, 175 pounds he projects to have near average pro power due to explosive twitch and bat speed combined with his intent to drive the ball at the plate. Using an outstanding core, likely developed as a prep hockey standout, Frelick stays connected and leverages the bat to the ball. Frelick best compares to the more explosive Shane Victorino than the smoothness of Andrew Benintendi. Both are good comparisons to the type of player that Frelick could become at the major league level. Topping it all off, he looks wired for the pro game with plus-plus makeup.
10 Josh Hartle LHP Reagan HS, NC VIDEO
The 6-foot-5, 220-pound Wake Forest recruit has long been one of the top high school southpaws in the country. He is athletic on the mound with a smooth, easy delivery and loose arm. He pitches with poise and confidence. His fastball sat in the low 90s last summer, but an appendectomy held him back this spring and he pitched mostly in the high 80s throughout the regular season. He has some of the best command in the high school class, so once that velo returns, he'll have a premium package. He can manipulate his breaking ball, a power slurve that's an above-average to plus pitch. He also has advanced feel for a changeup with late arm-side run, though he doesn't need to use it much at the amateur level. If an organization doesn't pony up the cash for him this year, look for him to be one of, if not the, top prospects in three years.
11 Brady House SS Winder-Barrow HS, GA VIDEO
The top prospect in the prep class at one point, House has never strayed far from the spot, sporting top-end strength that lends to his plus-plus raw power. He's athletic and strong with wide shoulders and a strong lower half, though there is still room for more. He hits from a tall set-up with low hands that are a bit dead, but he gets into a good launch position and has plus bat speed that makes the ball explode off the barrel. He has extremely strong hands and can leave the yard to all fields. He's part of an excellent crop of high school shortstops, but is the least likely to stay at the position, projecting more as a third baseman. He has premium arm strength that can produce a mid-90s fastball and he has solid hands. He is committed to Tennessee.
12 Ty Madden RHP Texas VIDEO
Standing at 6-foot-3, 215 pounds, Madden sits in the mid-90s with solid life and improving command. He has a high release point that can cause him to miss up in the zone. His primary offspeed pitch is a slider that sits in the mid 80s and is above average-to-plus at times. His low-80s changeup is also above average with some late sink. With an on-line, lower-effort delivery and loose arm action, he profiles as a starter, but will need to continue to improve the command of his stuff to reach his ceiling.
13 Benny Montgomery OF Red Land HS, PA VIDEO
Montgomery, a Virginia recruit, boasts loud raw tools and a frame that immediately stands out on the field. High waisted at 6-foot-4, 200 pounds, his physicality, projection and toolset is reminiscent of Jake Marisnick. He turns in elite running times and shows closing speed in the outfield to go with a plus to plus-plus arm, making him an impact defender. He has shown unorthodox tendencies in the box in the past, but has cleaned some things up and shortened his swing. He can seriously impact the baseball, even to the opposite field, flashing at least plus raw power. His bat does carry risk, but if everything comes together, he has true five-tool potential.
14 Matt McLain SS UCLA  
An unsigned first-round prep pick in 2018, McLain took his talents to Westwood instead. Boasting five-tool potential, he's an impressive athlete with plus body control, a plus-plus run tool and above-average arm. He has the ability to play all over the diamond, seeing time at center field, shortstop, second and third base in the Cape Cod League in 2019, but he played shortstop exclusively between 2020-2021. He's a confident hitter with very good bat-to-ball skills and surprising pop in his 5-foot-10, 175-pound frame. He also has excellent makeupe.
15 Andy Painter RHP Calvary Christian Academy, FL VIDEO
At 6-foot-7, 230 pounds, Painter looks like a major league starter and has the arsenal and delivery to match. His length makes it seem like he's just placing the ball in the catcher's mitt and he effortlessly pumps mid-90s fastballs, touching higher. He can drive the pitch downhill to the bottom of the zone and has some of the best command in the class. He has excellent feel for a changeup, an above-average offering in the mid 80s. He has shown an inconsistent breaking ball with varied shape, going between a curveball with 11/5 depth and a slider with more side-to-side action, but when it's on, it has the makings of being a swing-and-miss pitch. He is committed to Florida.
16 Joe Mack C Williamsville East HS, NY VIDEO
Charlie Mack was a sixth-round pick in 2018, known for his left-handed stick and hitting clearly runs in the family, as his not-so-little brother has shown to be a force at the plate too. A Clemson recruit, Joe was already considered one of the top hitters in the country going into last summer and he only provided more evidence by the end. He works counts to his favor and doesn’t get cheated when he sees his pitch, consistently putting the barrel on the baseball. His present strength translates to in game power and he can use it to go the other way. He’s no slouch defensively either, showing a strong arm and easy transfer behind the plate. The only reason he would move off the position would be not to stunt his bat's development.
17 Harry Ford C North Cobb HS, GA VIDEO
Ford was a major standout at the 2019 Future Games, showing premium defensive tools, though his potential to hit was a little in question. Fast-forward to now and he the bat has improved markedly, to the point that he doesn't need to remain the behind the plate to hold value. He's athletic enough to play just about anywhere on the field. The path is flat with a little length, but he can drive the ball with authority to all fields and shows solid pop to his pull side. He has tremendous strength in his lower half, giving him a strong foundation, but he doesn't lose speed, showing powerful burst and turning in above-average run times. He is committed to Georgia Tech.
18 Jordan Wicks LHP Kansas State VIDEO
Kansas State's ace, Wicks stands at 6-foot-3, 220 pounds and attacks hitters at a tough downhill angle, unleashing 91-94 fastballs, touching 95, and moving the pitch to all quadrants for strikes. He has great feel for a plus to better 81-83 changeup and isn't afraid to start hitters off with it before going back to his fastball. He also has two breaking balls, a mid-80s slider that emerged as a solid-average pitch this spring, and a true curveball at 79-80. Wicks can put together quality starts with just the fastball, changeup and his professional approach, but will need to maintain consistency with a breaking ball.
19 Will Bednar* RHP Mississippi State  
A draft-eligible sophomore and the Most Outstanding Player of the 2021 College World Series, Bednar is a fierce competitor with major league bloodlines. Pitching from a high-3/4 slot, he has a high-spin fastball that ranges from 92-97 and gets swings and misses up in the zone. He pitches with conviction to all quadrants with the fastball and his breaking ball has sweeping shape with tight spin that tunnels off the fastball to his glove side when thrown at its best. It's a swing-and-miss offering that plays up thanks to his elite fastball. He has the potential to become a front-of-the-rotation starter with two plus pitches, a repeatable delivery and strike-throwing ability.
20 Gunnar Hoglund RHP Mississippi  
Hoglund was playing his way into top 10 consideration before being sidelined with an injury and ultimately having Tommy John surgery. When healthy, he makes things look easy with a low-effort, repeatable delivery, three above-average pitches and spot-on command. His fastball ranges from 92-96 and he shows plus command of it to both sides of the plate. He can spot his mid-80s slider at the knees to glove side and manipulates the shape and velocity as needed. His changeup also sits in the mid 80s and plays up to above average due to his ability to throw it any count for a strike. Overall, Hoglund’s profile doesn’t scream super sexy, but it is one that should allow him to move quickly through a minor league system once he's back to 100 percent.
21 Izaac Pacheco 3B Friendswood HS, TX VIDEO
A monster among boys, Pacheco’s 6-foot-4, 215-pound frame is unmistakable, and as close to pro-ready as you find in the class. He carries the weight well with defined strength throughout. He is relaxed in his approach with an innate ability to slow the game down and a threat to leave the yard at any point. His hands are almost inhibited of free flow and momentum in his load, but athleticism and strength currently makes up for it. He has a propensity to drive the abll to the opposite field, attacking pitches on the outer third and beyond, allowing his barrel to lag in the zone before impacting the ball with authority. He played shortstop for his high school team and handled it well, but a shift to third base is in his immediate future where his soft, confident hands and above average arm should make him a strong defender at the hot corner. He is committed to Texas A&M.
22 Chase Petty RHP Mainland HS, NJ VIDEO
A Florida recruit, Petty is an excellent athlete with an electric arm. He touched 100 at the Area Code Games last summer and again early this spring, routinely sitting 95-98. He works from a 3/4 slot with heavy arm-side life on his fastball, then rips off hard, wipeout sliders in the mid 80s with late bite. He also mixes in a mid-80s changeup that has at least average potential. His arm action is long and he pitches with some effort that affects his command and may call his ability to start long term into question, but he's a fierce competitor with excellent makeup.
23 Spencer Schwellenbach RHP/SS Nebraska VIDEO
A two-way star in high school, Schwellenbach was exclusively a hitter his first two years at Nebraska, but returned to a dual role in 2021 and hanlded it with aplomb. He logged 31.2 innings and 10 saves this spring, typically coming in straight from shortstop to close the door with mid-90s gas and an above-average to plus slider in the low 80s that he can vary the shape of. He also has good feel for a sinking changeup. The strong-bodied 6-foot-1, 205-pounder has some interest in the early rounds as a shortstop, but his quick arm, low-effort delivery and overall upside on the mound are likely far too enticing.
24 Sam Bachman RHP Miami (OH) VIDEO
Bachman stands a strong and durable 6-foot-1, 230 pounds and possesses two explosive pitches in his fastball and slider, as well as a changeup that grades as plus. The fastball is elite, as he can maintain the high 90s throughout an appearance and touch triple digits, and it has spin rates in the 2500s. The slider is at least above average with a chance to be plus-plus, sitting at 88-90. His changeup has similar velo, getting good fade and is especially effective against left-handed hitters.
25 Jud Fabian OF Florida VIDEO
Fabian enrolled early at Florida in January 2019 and handled his own during what should have been his senior year of high school. He was off to a hot start in 2020 before the shutdown and garnered some buzz as a top 10 pick. That was quelled by a .249 average and high strikeout rate this spring, but he did hit 20 home runs and is a plus defender in center field. His power comes from being short to the ball with very good bat speed and natural loft, allowing him to lift and drive the ball with authority to all fields. That also leads to holes and swings and misses, and he can be exposed by quality offspeed stuff. Defensively, he gets good reads off the bat and has good closing speed to go with an above-average arm.
26 Gavin Williams RHP East Carolina  
Williams was an exciting prep prospect in North Carolina's 2017 class, epitomizing projection as a 6-foot-6 senior, and he immediately began to fufill that promise when he landed on campus at ECU. In the spring of 2018, Williams was a budding, lights-out reliever who ticked his fastball up into the triple digits. Injuries prevented him from logging the innings–and thus, the development time–to factor into the starting rotation, and the shortened 2020 campaign obviously didn't help. So, Williams went unselected last year. This spring, Williams quickly and assertively began to check every box that hampered his draft stock the year before: refined feel to spin a breaking ball to complete three-pitch mix and enhancing his certified plus fastball. While he can still reach the 100 mph mark, Williams' has proven he can be just as effective holding 94-97 while also pulling out a viable, newfound 83-87 slider, or a reliable changeup he more often leaned on in years past. He kept rising over the course of the spring, ultimately keeping pace with Kumar Rocker in a Friday night duel in the Nashville Super Regional, and he's established himself as a fair bet to earn a selection inside the first round.
27 Jonathan Cannon* RHP Georgia  
The results have been somewhat mixed for Cannon through his two irregular seasons at Georgia. He was an intriguing get for the Bulldogs, and he flew under the radar while Georgia's pair of aces stole the show in 2020, but the floor was Cannon's in 2021. Unfortunately, he missed the first few weeks of the season with mononucleosis, which didn't help him hit the ground running in Athens as a sophomore ready to take on a larger staff role. As a dominant reliever last year, Cannon was more frequently living in the 95-96 mph range. This past spring as a starter, Cannon was sitting at a heavy 93-94 mph, while showing the feel for a couple quality breaking balls, in addition to a changeup that projects as his best secondary long term. Georgia eased him into action, and he looked like the first-round type of talent in a couple of key SEC outings, against Vanderbilt and Ole Miss, once he appeared to be back to 100 percent. As a draft prospect, Cannon's sturdy size, broad shoulders, make it easy to envision him supporting the kind of strength gain that would generate an increase in velocity, bolstering an already impressive skillset of strike-throwing abilities and pure stuff.
28 Bubba Chandler RHP North Oconee HS, GA VIDEO
A premium athlete with wide shoulders and excellent projection, Chandler is also committed to Clemson as a quarterback. He's extremely competitive and while some teams are intrigued by his bat, his upside is clearly on the mound. The fastball runs into the mid 90s with some run and life through the zone. He goes between two breaking balls, a curveball in the high 70s with sharp 11/5 break and a slider in the low 80s with hard sweep. His changeup has been his best secondary pitch at times, showing above average with fade in the mid 80s.
29 Will Taylor OF Dutch Fork HS, SC VIDEO
Clemson's baseball and football teams could take a hit in the MLB Draft, as Taylor, like Bubba Chandler, is committed to the Tigers for both sports. He has an athletic and strong frame at 6 feet, 180 pounds. His athletiicsm and defense have always rated near the top of the scale, but his bat has rounded into form, propelling his status in the last year. He has a quick barrel, showing plate discipline and the ability to maintain a direct path against solid arms, producing loud, violent contact. He projects as a center fielder at the next level with advanced tracking skills and elite speed.
30 Ryan Cusick RHP Wake Forest VIDEO
Tied atop the leaderboard of 2021's Heat Sheet, with a max fastball velocity measured at 101 mph, Cusick is your tradtional, imposing power arm, built at a brawny 6-foot-6, 235 pounds. The fastball is very possibly this draft's best, and just about any way you slice it. It can spin at 2500+ rpm in the upper 90s, though more often in the mid 90s as he marches through a start. And while inconsistent, his 80-82 mph slurvy breaking ball has flashed serious swing-and-miss bite, and he's utilized a changeup as an average change-of-pace third offering. Strikes have been Cusick's largest obstacle, as his lack of control in college hardly improved in 2021, leading more and more scouts to label Cusick as a future reliver–though, as a high-leverage closer type.
31 Tommy Mace RHP Florida VIDEO
Mace, the Gators' ace, bet on himself in 2021 and looks to have won. He went undrafted in 2020, and opted to return to Gainesville rather than sign the pro offers he received, but not before retooling his arsenal. Listed at a long-levered 6-foot-6, 215 pounds, Mace has a competitive on-mound persona and mid- to back-end rotation stuff. The sinker-type fastball sits in the 93-94 mph range most often, though it was up to 96 several times for this spring, leaving his hand with elite extension, measured at seven-plus feet. Mace's two-seamer features quality arm-side life, and he features a true four-seamer and cutter, too–though, that cutter appears to have morphed into a slider. Adding to his array of offspeed offerings, Mace's curveball, 78-81 mph, looked like his best secondary this spring, with tight spin that nearly scraped 3000 rpm that he proved he could manipulate for strikes when required. His power changeup further supports an impressive pitch mix that a pro organization can fully optimize. There may not be a sky-high ceiling here, but Mace also looks the part of a dependable MLB starter who can deepen any rotation.
32 Andrew Abbott LHP Virginia VIDEO
The 6-foot, 175-pound Abbott was a highly-effective reliever for the Cavaliers prior to 2021 and fit as a third-round pick last year. He went unselected, but shifted to the rotation this spring and pushed himself into first-round consideration. He has a quick-hop fastball that is a lively 91-95 and gets swings and misses on its own. Its movement is location driven, showing tailing action to his arm side, a steep attack angle when down in the zone, and riding life up in it. He complements that with a hard-breaking 78-80 curveball that is plus. He can manipulate its shape and speed, going from a 12/6 breaker to more slurve shape. Abbott can also mix in a deceptive and darting changeup that is a firm 85-86. He tunnels all three pitches extremely well.
33 Matheu Nelson C Florida State  
A draft-eligible sophomore in 2020, Nelson returned to Tallahassee and shot up boards thanks to a massive performance on the season. His big raw power showed up in games and finished tied for the most in Division I with 23. He has a good approach and the pop plays to all fields. Defensively, he blocks well and has a strong, accurate arm to go with being a vocal leader, giving him several quality attributes for a professional backstop.
34 Daylen Lile OF Trinity HS, KY VIDEO
Last summer, Lile established himself as one of the best pure hitters in the high school class. A Louisville recruit, he has a strong frame with big shoulders at 6 feet, 190 pounds. His strong, loose hands whip the barrel through the zone with easy bat speed and he routinely makes loud contact to all fields. After tearing up a few tournaments, he performed well on big stages like East Coast Pro and the Area Code Games including a 5-for-6 day against four of the country's top arms. He is a powerful runner with average speed and moves fine in the outfield, projecting best a corner guy who will hit in the middle of a lineup.
35 Tyler Black 2B Wright State VIDEO
One of the top second base prospects in the draft class, Black has a sound approach at the plate complete with strike zone awareness and a penchant for barreling the baseball. An Ontario native, he was a standout hockey player in high school and the athleticism is evident on the baseball field. He shows good first-step quickness on the dirt and average range up the middle. An instinctual base runner, swiped 11 bases on the year and finished with more walks (39) than strikeouts (25).
36 Tanner Allen OF Mississippi State VIDEO
After a strong 2019 campaign in which he hit .349 with 23 doubles and seven home runs, Allen’s stock was high heading into the 2020 season. But a slow start and the shutdown allowed him to return to Starkville. A relatively modest start to 2021 was quickly erased and the 5-foot-11, 190-pound spark plug was named the SEC Player of the Year and led the Bulldogs to their first-ever nationtal title. Built with some compact strength and strong forearms, Allen’s bat speed is impressive, generated from a strong bottom hand that whips the barrel through the zone while covering the plate with firm contact to all fields. He gets on plane early with the barrel, exhibiting considerable lag through the zone and an innate ability to change planes and track pitches. His relaxed, gap-to-gap approach allows him to handle elite arms with comfort in all counts. His power has ticked up slightly, and given his loud exit velocities, there is reason to believe there is more to come. Amplifying his rising stock has been the evolution of his in-game speed, which includes being 11-for-14 in stolen bases and turning in sub-4.0 times down the line. He’s an adequate defender on the corners, working to become better in that facet of the game.
37 Colson Montgomery SS Southridge HS, IN VIDEO
Montgomery oozens projection with his wide shouldered, 6-foot-4, 195-pound frame. He doesn't get cheated at the plate, taking aggressive hacks from a balanced and slightly-hunched set-up. There is intent to work uphill through the zone and obvious bat speed as he works short to long. He moves athletically in the field, though some refinement is needed for him to stick on the left side. He has adequate arm strength to stick at third base where his potential to hit for average and power would profile just fine. He is committed to Indiana.
38 Alex Mooney SS Orchard Lake St. Mary's Prep, MI VIDEO
Mooney, a Duke recruit, has long endeared evaluators with his all-around ability, but he pushed himself up the rankings last summer with strong showings at every stop. He has a patient approach and takes a simple, balanced swing that produces loud contact just about every time. He controls the zone and when he gets a pitch he can drive, he doesn’t miss. He turned in above-average to plus times down the line last summer, but didn't always show the same quickness this spring. He impacts the ball consistently, which should continue to develop into more home run power, and he moves well at shortstop, showing solid actions and an average to above average arm. If not a shortstop, he would be at least an above-average defender at second or third base and hit enough to profile there.
39 Christian Franklin OF Arkansas  
Franklin is an athletic, 5-foot-11, 190-pounder with speed as his top tool. He's able to put it to use on offense as he projects to become a near-average hitter with near-average power. While he'll need to refine some defensive instincts, he has plus range in center field with fringe arm strength and an unorthodox throwing motion. After cutting down on his swing/miss and strikeout rate during the shortened 2020 season, the 28% K rate (78 strikeouts in 274 plate appearances) from his freshman season returned in 2021, albeit with much more power production to all fields. Franklin finished the 2021 season with a .274/.420/.544 slash with 13 home runs and 11 stolen bases.
40 Peyton Stovall SS Haughton HS, LA VIDEO
Stovall's prospect profile doesn't immediately jump off the page as he is an average runner and defender who profiles best as a second baseman. However, the hit-tool is unrelenting, and the quick hands and lightning bat speed seen from the left side was so productive against elite arms over the past two years, that Stovall forced his way into Day 1 consideration, and is in a premium category of high school hitters. He is committed to Arkansas.
41 James Wood OF IMG Academy, FL VIDEO
Wood has an imposing and still projectable frame at 6-foot-7, 230 pounds. He can put on a show in BP, displaying huge raw power to all fields thanks to his ability to manipulate the barrel with loose, easy and strong hands. This long levers easily generate bat speed and leverage. He performed well on the summer circuit, but experienced some struggles during the spring and showed swing-and-miss tendencies. He's a good athlete that moves well for his size and projects to be a middle-of-the-order hitter at a corner outfield spot. He is committed to Mississippi State.
42 Carson Williams SS Torrey Pines HS, CA VIDEO
A premier two-way player, Listed at 6-foot-2, 185-pounds, Williams is elastic and twitchy in everything that he does, and plays with a joyful bounce that makes him fun to watch. He put on a show in pregame, comfortably making throws from all angles, especially on the run, while also showcasing an easy plus arm across the diamond. Bringing his athleticism to the plate, the bat speed stands out even with a more raw approach, and while there is some segmentation to the loading of the hands, the bat speed more than makes up for it through the zone as he demonstrates an ability to change planes on the swing. His preference is to hit, but teams seem to like him more on the mound. Seeing him pitch was a white whale for many, as he logged very few innings. When he does, he barely warms up before pumping high-spin fastballs at 92-95 and flashing a wipeout slider with plus potential. He is committed to California.
43 Connor Norby 2B East Carolina  
Athletic and without a glaring weakness, Norby is considered a safe pick by the industry. His hard work started to pay off in 2020, when he raced out to a .403/.439/.500 start before the season was canceled. And he only got better in year three at ECU, hitting .415/.484/.659 with 15 home runs and 51 RBIs. He has a quick, compact right-handed stroke and the ability to drive the ball with authority to the middle-away part of the ballpark. He’s so strong that he can let the ball get deep and has great hand-eye coordination, a disciplined approach and sneaky pop in his bat--the type of power likely to produce 10-plus home runs on an annual basis in the big leagues. He’s also a really good defender at second and he can run, totalling 18 stolen bases this season.
44 Ethan Wilson OF South Alabama  
Wilson burst onto the scene in 2019, hitting .345/.453/.686 with 17 homers to earn freshman All-America honors. He was off to a more modest start as a sophomore, but scouts were already sold on his bat. Despite his big power output, Wilson is a hitter first—he has good rhythm and balance in his left-handed stroke, has little trouble finding the barrel and he should have no trouble hitting for average in pro ball. He also has easy plus raw power. He profiles best to left field, where his fringe-average speed and fringe-average arm strength will be sufficient.
45 Peyton Wilson 2B Alabama  
The tightly wound Wilson has surprising pop in his 5-foot-9, 180-pound compact frame finishing the 2021 season with nine home runs and 13 doubles. He can also impact the game with his speed, getting down the line in 3.97 seconds from the left side. He plays strong defense at the keystone, showing off range, instincts, smooth actions and plenty of arm strength.
46 Frank Mozzicatto LHP East Catholic HS, CT  
One of the spring's biggest risers, Mozzicato joined the arms race in the Northeast after seeing his fastball make a jump in velocity. Now sitting 90-92, touching 93-94, the Connecticut recruit has a free and easy arm action and glides down the mound with a super smooth delivery. The breaking ball is his calling card and he's relentless with it. A true curveball at 76-78, it's a plus pitch with depth. He also has feel for a solid changeup with sink and fade at 80-82, giving him to have three average to plus pitches in the future.
47 Adrian Del Castillo C Miami VIDEO
Strong bodied at 5-foot-11, 210 pounds, Del Castillo did not show the left-handed power that made him a top 100 high school prospect in 2018. A likely first rounder heading into the 2021 college season, he finished with just three home runs and slugged just .395. Behind the dish he can be inconsistent, struggling with his receiving at times, but will show an average arm with pop times around 2.0. Overall, Del Castillo is a bat-first catching prospect in the mold of Kyle Schwarber, but unlike Schwarber, Del Castillo is likely limited to first base in addition to an outside chance of sticking behind the plate.
48 Alex Binelas 3B Louisville VIDEO
Binelas was a freshman sensation for the Cardinals, hitting .291/.383/.612 with 14 home runs, but played in just two games in the shortened season and got off to a rough start in 2021. The 6-foot-3, 225-pound power hitter salvaged a solid year, finishing at .256/.348/.621 with 19 home runs, though he may now be on the outside of the first round looking in. He has a balanced set-up and looked to gain comfort in the box as the season wore on. With big strength in his wrists, forearm and core, Binelas can hit the ball hard and far. Defensively, he has plenty of arm strength for the hot corner, but is stiff and tentative with his actions and would be a better fit at first base.
49 Anthony Solometo LHP Bishop Eustace Prep, NJ VIDEO
Solometo, a North Carolina recruit, stands at an imposing and athletic 6-foot-5, 215 pounds with some room to still fill out. He draws comparisons to Madison Bumgarner and MacKenzie Gore due to his arm action and funk in his delivery. His fastball sits in the low-90s with above-average arm-side action and can bump the mid 90s. The arm is long and loose through a 3/4 slot that presents a tough angle for hitters. His slider has swing-and-miss potential with late 1/7 action in the low 80s.
50 Lonnie White Jr. OF Malvern Prep, PA VIDEO
White stood out after his freshman year at the 2018 Future Games and soon committed to Clemson for football and baseball. He had a rocky spring and summer the following year and ultimately switched his commitment to Penn State for both sports. Going into his senior year, the most important summer for draft prospects, White was one of the most improved players in the class, turning his athleticism and tools into production. The 6-foot-3, 205-pounder runs well and can take away extra bases in the gaps while possessing an arm to keep runners honest. At the plate, he is balanced and has loose, strong hands that easily produce above-average bat speed and power while maintaining a direct path.
51 Jaden Hill RHP Louisiana State VIDEO
At a physical 6-foot-4, 230 pounds, Hill looks like a football player on the mound. He made two appearances in 2019 before an injury sideline him for the season and he was ready to return in 2020 before COVID-19 cancelled the season. In 2021, after an early April start against Vanderbilt, he was diagnosed with a torn UCL and underwent Tommy John surgery. When healthy, Hill attacks hitters with a filthy three-pitch mix that includes a fastball up to 98, a power slider at 84-86 and a changeup in the mid to upper 80s. He is one of the draft's biggest wild cards with his immense upside, injury history and lack of track record.
52 Doug Nikhazy LHP Mississippi VIDEO
Nikhazy has a stellar resume, pitching for the USA Collegiate National Team in 2019 and amassing a 24-6 record with a 2.81 ERA in three years at Oxford. He is relentless on the mound and his stuff plays up thanks to his supreme competiveness. He pounds the zone with a fastball that sits 87-91, bumping 92-93 at times, with life. He also has outstanding feel for an 81-85 slider with bite and big, downer curveball at 72-74. His changeup is a quality pitch with tumble and deception at 77-79. He can throw all four for strikes in any count and miss bats with each.
53 Ben Kudrna RHP Blue Valley Southwest HS, KS VIDEO
Kudrna has a durable frame that should allow him to be an innings eater in the future. The arm works effortlessly through a high-3/4 slot, producing a 91-95 fastball with some tail and good sing. The slider has sharp, late break and good deception at 82-84 with the chance to be a plus pitch. A Louisiana State recruit, he is a strike thrower and pounds the zone consistently. He also has good feel for a changeup with good arm speed at 82-83, giving him three pitches that are average or better.
54 Dylan Smith RHP Alabama  
After seeing just 16.2 innings as a freshman in 2019 and 6.1 innings in the shortened 2020 season, Smith really came into his own in year three. He ended the 2021 season with a 3.84 ERA and 113-20 K-BB mark in 98.1 innings of work. A loose, athletic 6-foot-2, 180-pound righthander, Smith has a slingy high-3/4 arm action and shows good running life on his 89-94 fastball, along with good command. He effectively mixes in a 79-82 slider with good tilt and a cutter at 84-86. He also has some success with an 81-83 changeup, though it can be a bit inconsistent. Smith works fast and stays in attack mode. He also impresses with his pitchability and competitiveness.
55 Michael McGreevy RHP UC Santa Barbara  
McGreevy dominated as the Gaucho closer in 2019 and Sunday starter in 2020, using a fairly generic arsenal--a sinker-slider combination with the fastball working mostly in the high 80s. Fast-forward to last fall and McGreevy touched 96, continuing to show the same velo in the spring, holding 94-95 deep into starts. Now he's a right-hander who fills the zone with a plus fastball and throws his breaking stuff for a strike on command. His 84-85 slider has a spin rate that tops 2500 rpm and is unhittable when down in the zone. He has begun to improve his curveball, featuring more during the fall, a big breaker at 75. As a former shortstop, McGreevy fields his position well.
56 Matt Mikulski LHP Fordham VIDEO
Mikulski seemed to be something out of Greek mythology, an Atlantic-10 lefty with an upper-90s fastball and high strikeout rate, but he's as advertised. His fastball jumps at 94-96, touching 97, and he has an aresenal of secondary pitches that make him more of a pitcher than a thrower. He offers two different breaking balls--a loopier curveball for strikes at 75-78 with 1/7 bite, and a harder, later true slider at 85-87 that he uses as a putaway pitch. The changeup has arm-side sink at 85-87, which he commands for strikes and gets weak contact to go with swings and misses. The arm action is short and electric out of a high-3/4 slot with some effort.
57 Wes Kath 3B Desert Mountain HS, AZ VIDEO
An Arizona State recruit, Kath's stock continuously trended upward throughout the spring. He sports an athletic frame with present strength at 6-foot-3, 200 pounds. His foot speed and lateral quickness have improved since last summer. He's noticeably bigger than others at shortstop and handles the position fine, but projects best at third base where he can be at least an above-average defender. His carrying tool is his left-handed bat. He hast he ability to slow the game down and is extremely comfortable in the box. He can drive the ball to all fields with authority and has above-average power.
58 Cody Morissette 2B Boston College VIDEO
Morissette has greatly improved his life and athleticism on the field in the last two years, impressing all over the diamond with strong defense at the keystone and turning in quality at-bats. The 6-foot-1, 185-pounder is the complete package at second base. Although he's a below-average runner down the line, his speed plays up on defense. He makes it look easy with quick feet, athletic actions and better-than-average range. He also has an average arm and can make throws from the deep infield. At the plate, he has a beautiful, loose left-handed swing that is long through the zone. He's balanced with above-average bat speed and profiles with more hitability thand in-game power production. He might not have impact pop, but some that is certainly enough to give him everyday value at second base.
59 Joe Rock LHP Ohio VIDEO
Rock is young for his class, turning 21 about two weeks after the draft despite being a third-year player. He made 16 appearances (11 starts) as a freshman and struck out 41 while walking 37 in 59 innings. After red-shirting in 2020, he emerged as the Bobcats' ace this year, going 8-3 with a 2.33 ERA, 117 strikeouts and just 27 walks in 88.2 innings. He is high-waisted with long levers at 6-foot-6, 220 pounds and pitches with a well-balanced, tall-and-fall delivery. There is some deception, which with his lower arm slot, makes for an uncomfortable at-bat. He can sit in the low 90s and hold that velo throughout a start. His slider ranges from 81-85 with sweep at times, and depth at others, flashing average. His changeup is a distant third pitchin the low 80s and he rarely goes to it. The arm action, delivery and limited feel for spin and changing speeds has him likely destined for a relief role.
60 Jose Torres* SS North Carolina State VIDEO
After hitting .333/.369/.533 with three homers in 60 at-bats as a true freshman in 2020, the expectations were exceptionally high for this second-year freshman, who is draft-eligible by age in 2021. With a wiry, athletic frame at 6 feet, 170 pounds, Torres’ smooth-actioned defense sets him apart from most others in the college game. He’s light on his feet and shows elite hands on the dirt. With good body control he moves well for above-average-to-plus range and has plenty of arm strength with the carry to complete all the necessary plays. Overall, he is the rare college player who projects to remain at shortstop. In the box, the right-handed hitter sets up with a slightly open stance and a pull approach. With length to his swing, there is sneaky power to his pull-side when he gets the right pitch. However, with below average bat speed and an around-the-ball swing path, he has a hole inside that can be exploited. An oblique injury likely contributed to a slow start, and he finished at .289/.343/.533, though he'll need to show more patience at the plate, having only drawn 13 walks in 217 plate appearances.
61 Thatcher Hurd RHP Mira Costa HS, CA VIDEO
A standout at the Area Code Games, Hurd flipped his commitment from UC Santa Barbara to UCLA recruit and moved to Southern California to attend Mira Costa. He has a long, projectable frame at 6-foot-4, 195 pounds. Early this spring, he was sitting 90-92 while spinning the above-average curveball he showed at Area Codes, and he started bumping 94-95 later.
62 Braylon Bishop OF Texarkana HS, AR VIDEO
Bishop has a wiry, athletic frame with extreme twitch in everything he does. His combination of bat speed, impressive hip rotation and torque make for a smooth, powerful stroke that works uphill through the zone. An Arkansas recruit, he is proportionally strong and stands at 6-foot-1, 185 pounds. He runs a 6.6-second 60 and can handle center field, but the power projection would make him valuable at any outfield spot. He showed well last summer, but an inconsistent spring has held him back some.
63 Irving Carter RHP Calvary Christian Academy, FL VIDEO
A Miami recruit, Carter has a projectable frame at 6-foot-3, 205 pounds and an electric arsenal that starts with a 92-95 fastball and is rounded with a wipeout slider and changeup that has shown improvement. The slider and changeup both sit in the mid 80s. He is a good athlete and if his stuff isn't hard enough to hit when it's on, he also lies to vary his delivery on the mound, quick-pitching at times and mixing in double leg pumps at others. Carter's stuff and command can be inconsistent, but his arsenal has above-average or better potential and he shows excellent composure on the mound with a desire to compete.
64 Malakhi Knight OF Marysville-Getchell HS, WA VIDEO
Knight’s 6-foot-3, 190-pound frame appears pro-ready with shoulders that stretch out the uniform, and a high waist with long legs that allow him to gracefully patrol centerfield. He's an elite defender with crisp footwork and a quick first step. His intent to control the barrel with a strong top hand stands out, and while it limits some of the electricity of the bat speed, it almost serves to help accommodate for his longer limbs. There is obvious bat speed with noticeable lag in the zone, lending to some power potential. COVID-19 has made it especially difficult for prospects in the Pacific Northwest, but he remains highly enticing with five-tool potential. The upside he presents as an athlete with the likelihood of continuing as a premium defender, and even more so the power potential at the plate, continue to give the UCLA recruit a high ceiling.
65 Jay Allen OF John Carroll HS, FL VIDEO
Coming off leading John Carroll to the playoffs as a quarterback and then averaging 19 points per game in basketball, Allen made a smooth transition to the diamond this spring and looked on time and ready to go at the plate. The Florida recruit is extremely athletic and has lightning-quick hands that whip his barrel through the zone. He takes a short, uphill path, staying inside the ball with an easy swing. He has a slim, athletic frame at 6-foot-3, 190 pounds and smooth, easy actions on defense.
66 Zack Gelof 3B Virginia VIDEO
Gelof is a super-athletic, 6-foot-3, 215-pound third baseman who relies on pure strength to put a charge into the ball. Without a pure stroke, timing is everything for him. He swings more with his shoulders and pulls off the ball, lending to his pull approach. He's susceptible to stuff on the outer half, though he has shown he can manage the strike zone and done nothing but put up big numbers in Charlottesville as a career .316/.396/.478 hitter.
67 Max Ferguson 2B Tennessee VIDEO
A wiry, quick-twitch athlete at 6-foot-1, 160 pounds, Ferguson has plus speed and good base stealing instincts. He’s also a fluid defender and offers positional versatility with average arm strength and super quick feet. He’s able to throw accurately on the run and from all angles. A D1 Baseball preseason All-American at second base, he would also have little problem taking his talents to center field. Last spring, the left-handed hitter slashed .333/.462/.524 with nine stolen bases and served as the catalyst atop the Tennessee lineup. This spring his bat has taken a step back, finishing at a .253/.390/.461 line, but he continues to grind at-bats. He has a short and simple stride, stays behind the ball and extends through it well. However, most noticeable was his even more slender frame, resulting in reduced strength. This did not impact him on the defensive side of the ball, but in the batter’s box the reduced bat speed and lack of whip in his swing are apparent. Ferguson has shown much more bat speed in the past and should eventually cure what ails him and grow into more pop, but for now he’s more of a contact hitter with a selective approach. He’s also a fierce competitor who makes his teammates better and is the type of prospect who will grow on you as a scout after an entire weekend of evaluation.
68 Trey Sweeney SS Eastern Illinois VIDEO
Coming into the 2021 season, the 6-foot-3, 205-pound shortstop was regarded as a late-round option, but he's done enough damage in the box to quickly change that opinion. In 48 games, he hit .382/.522/.712 with 14 home runs and almost twice as many walks (46) as strikeouts (24). He has quick hands from the left side, getting on plane well and producing above-average raw power to his pull side. It's not a simple swing, as he has a high leg lift, bat tilt load and much pre-pitch movement. Defensively, he can throw from all angles with average arm strength and solid carry. He makes the routine plays at shortstop, but has below-average range mostly due to below-average lateral quickness and a longer transfer. He is likely to move to third or second base.
69 Aaron Zavala OF Oregon  
Zavala, a 6-foot, 193-pounder, earned first-team All-America honors with a .393/525/.628 line and more walks (50) than strikeouts (31). He has a modest toolset and limit to his frame, but projects to hit for a high average and 12-15 home runs annually in pro ball. A catcher in high school, he walked on at Oregon and played a little at the hot corner before shifting to the outfield and working hard to make himself a solid defender in right.
70 Dom Hamel RHP Dallas Baptist VIDEO
Hamel was just inside the PBR Draft Board last year, ranking as No. 197, but returned to Dallas Baptist after going undrafted. He only improved his stock and figures to go in the top three rounds this year. He has a high-spin heater and even high spin slider. He maintains a 92-93 fastball with 2500-2600 rpm deep into starts and shows no signs of fatigue. He works north/south against righties and east/west against lefties. The slider sits in the low 80s with 3000+ rpm and he also spins a good curveball. He occasioanlly slows bats down with a low-spin changeup at 84. He uses the spin well to create movement and this plays to his ability to elevate the fastball.
71 Jackson Baumeister RHP Bolles School, FL VIDEO
Baumeister was a standout two-way prospect as an underclassmen and teams got early look when they went to see his teammate in 2019, Florida LHP Hunter Barco. For a little while, it was debateable which side of the ball he might end up on, but the scale decidedly tipped toward him as a pitcher this spring. He showed continued improvement as the season wore on and he was running his fastball up to 96 by the end, sitting 92-95. He has shown two breaking balls--a curveball at 74-76 and a slurve with short, tight action at 77-78. He also has an above-average changeup that he tunnels well at 84-85. A Florida State recruit, he is a good athlete with the ability to fill the zone and plenty of upside remaining on the mound.
72 Peter Heubeck RHP Gilman School, MD VIDEO
Like so many others, Heubeck had limited looks last summer due to COVID-19, but he also dealt with some injuries. He came out strong this spring and is back in the conversation as one of the top prep righties in the country. He has an easy, athletic delivery with a quick arm that pumps low-90s fastballs and touches 94-95. His trademark is his curveball, a plus pitch with sharp break and depth at 75-80. He throws a ton of strikes and gets high spin on his fastball to rack up swings and misses. He also shows excellent feel for a changeup at 82-85. He is committed to Wake Forest.
73 Nathan Hickey* C Florida  
A draft-eligible sophomore, Hickey was high school teammates with Tyler Callihan, the Reds' third-round pick in 2019. He's a bat-first catching prospect in the mold of Kyle Schwarber, as he struggles with blocking and receiving and his a longshot to stick behind the dish, but the power in his bat allows him to profile at first base. He has an advanced approach, seeing a lot of pitches and doing damage to all fields with quick hands.
74 Hunter Goodman C Memphis VIDEO
Goodman has been a performer for three years at Memphis, hitting 13 homers and 16 doubles as a true freshman in 2019, then smacking eight long balls and posting a 1.159 OPS in the shortened 2020 campaign. He’s been very good again this year, though not as spectacular, hitting .309/.383/.564 with six homers, eight doubles and 20 RBIs in 110 at-bats. Goodman has always been a free swinger—even in his standout 2019 season he whiffed 55 times against nine walks—and that didn't change in his third year at Memphis. But the strikeouts are an acceptable tradeoff for his power production. At 6-foot-1, 215 pounds, Goodman has a thick, powerful frame and plus-plus raw power from the right side. He sets up slightly open with some pre-pitch rocking to generate rhythm, then uses a big leg lift and a long stride, swinging hard with some natural uppercut. His swing has some length, but when he connects he can hit the ball a country mile. He also shows the ability to shorten his leg lift with two strikes, and he shows pitch recognition despite his strikeout total. Defeinsively, he has shown above-average raw arm strength and fair receiving skills in the past. Scouts aren’t sold on his defense, but he’s a hard worker with a chance to stick behind the plate as an average receiver with average blocking skills down the road.
75 Maddux Bruns LHP UMS-Wright HS, AL VIDEO
A Mississippi State recruit, Bruns enjoyed a dominant spring and an impressive turnaround from last summer. He routinely struggled to throw strikes, but improved in that regard. His fastball reached the upper 90s in the spring, but he more consistently holds the low to mid 90s. He has a propensity for spin that shows up in two breaking balls--a low-70s curveball with 12/6 shape and depth, as well as a short slider. He also has a changeup in the low 80s that has swing-and-miss potential. His deep arsenal and 6-foot-2, 205-pound frame point give him starter upside if he can continue to throw enough strikes.
76 Brendan Beck RHP Stanford  
Coming into the season, the 6-foot-2, 205-pound righty relied on big-time pitchability, but an uptick in velocuty made him an arm to keep an eye on throughout the spring. He earned Pac-12 Pitcher of the Year honors and was up to 96 in a College World SEries appearance. The younger brother of Braves prospect Tristan, who was a fourth-round pick out of Stanford in 2018, Brendan's best offering is a big-breaking 11/5 curveball. He his mature beyond his years and calm, cool and collected on the mound. It puts on a clinic carving through opponent's lineups. He commands four pitches that he legitimately can throw at any time to any batter. He moves his fastball to all quadrants, working both sides of the plate and occasionally changing eye levels. That's nothing new for Beck, who has had terrific command throughout his career, averageing less than 2.2 walks per nine innings over 52 appearances (44 starts) and more than 274 innings.
77 Luke Murphy RHP Vanderbilt VIDEO
The 6-foot-5, 195-pound lanky-bodied righty served has the Commodores' high-leverage reliever, recording nine sevens in 41.1 innings over 27 appearances. He has a super-quick arm that delivers a spicy fastball up to 97 and also impresses with a sharp, swing-and-miss curveball. Though inconsistent, when it's released on time, the 77-79 hammer shows as a plus pitch. Currently more of a thrower than a pitcher, Murphy is loose and athletic, still just scraping the surface of his potential after missing all of his freshman season due to Tommy John surgery.
78 Jackson Merrill SS Severna Park HS, MD VIDEO
A Kentucky recruit, Merrill has been one of the faster risers in the class. He's always been known for smooth glove work and fluid actions in the field, but added strength to his frame that helped him make tremendous gains in his arm and raw power. Currently standing at 6-foot-3, 195 pounds, the left-handed hitter continues to effortlessly use the whole field, but now with more authority. Of his 13 home runs this spring, 10 were to center or left. He has an advanced approach, feel for the barrel and the ability to stick in the infield.
79 Robert Gasser LHP Houston  
Gasser was one of the top pitchers in junior college before taking his talents to Houston, and he was a huge asset for the Cougars this season. A 6-foot-1, 190-pounder, he has an athletic frame and pitches with optimal passion. He can teeter with command at times, but finds ways to get out of jams, making big pitches. He can bump 94-95 early an outing, but sits more 90-92 and 88-91 at the end. He has a changeup that gets hitters off his fastball, sitting 83-87, while also showing a true slider at 81-82 and true slider at 76-78 with some depth.
80 Landon Marceaux RHP Louisiana State  
Marceaux, who stands at 6 feet, 175 pounds, is a well-rounded pitcher who has been a strong performer since his high school days. He commands his fastball to both sides of the plate, sitting 91-93 and touching 94 with life and plus control. He also commands a plus-plus changeup. He has spun a 12/6 curveball in the past, but it has recently transformed into more of a slurvy offering with some sharp break and is nasty at times in the low to mid 80s.
81 James Triantos SS James Madison HS, VA VIDEO
A North Carolina recruit, Triantos caused a bit of a scramble when he reclassified from 2022 to this year's draft. While his tools don't jump off the page, he has won some scouts over with his all-around game, instincts and hard-nosed approach. He has a compact stroke and consistently hits hard line drives, thinking extra bases every time he leaves the box, and possessing the speed to stretch singles into doubles, doubles into triples. He's not a lock to stay shortstop, but wouldn't be a liability at any position either. Even with opposing pitchers doing everything in their power to avoid him, he had a monster year, hitting over .700 and leading his team to a state title. He did so as a two-way player, flashing big velo at times, but his future is assuredly as a position player.
82 Ian Moller C Wahlert Catholic HS, IA VIDEO
Moller has been a known name nationally for a few years thanks to his big power and arm strength. He can pop times under 1.9 seconds from behind the dish and produce big exit velocities at it, showing plus raw power. He hits from an upright stance with static hands, getting them into a solid launch position. He swings with intent and takes an uphill path, looking to launch the ball out of the yard. Defensively, he has the ability to make smooth transfers and get off strong throws to second base with accuracy. Speed isn't a necessity for a backstop, but he runs well for one with a 7.0-second 60. He is committed to Louisiana State.
83 Ky Bush LHP Saint Mary's VIDEO
Big and imposing at 6-foot-6, 240 pounds, Bush is built like a power forward or tight end with streamlined proportions and strength throughout. He can run his fastball up to 96, holding 93-94 late in games. There is slight drop and drive to his delivery and maintains body control, repeating a quick overhand arm angle with a loose backside stab and easy effort. He has feel for a starter's repertoire and can navigate a lineup three times over. He can live off his hard-running fastball with late movement and a sharp 1/7 slider at 82-85. The slider's action varies, with some having tilt and depth and others more bite and sweep. The changeup sits in the mid 80s and show big run and fade.
84 Bryce Miller RHP Texas A&M  
Miller had one of the more powerful arms in the SEC as a reliever last year, but with Asa Lacy and Christian Roa gone to the professional ranks, he jumped into the rotation for 2021. The 6-foot-2, 190-pounder can run his fastball up to 97, sitting 93-95, but struggles with command at times. He has a true curveball at 79, a changeup at 83-86 and works with a slider at 85-87.
85 McCade Brown RHP Indiana VIDEO
The 6-foot-6, 225-pound Brown lacks polish, but has immense upside with his size and stuff. He can sit in the low 90s with high spin while also snapping off hammers with super tight spin into the low 80s that racks up swings and misses. His delivery can get out of sync, though it's an easy operation. The swing-and-miss stuff is evident in his stat line as he allowed a stingy 35 hits and struck out 97 in 61 innings, but walked 43. He threw a combined 6.2 innings between his freshman and sophomore campaigns (the latter being shortened by COVID-19 of course) and logged another 22 innings last summer, so his 61 innings this year was a big jump in work load and additional experience may be all he needs to tap into his potential.
86 Ryan Bliss SS Auburn VIDEO
As the Tigers everyday shortstop since his sophomore year, Bliss has a quick release and arm that plays near average despite less than average true arm strength. With average hands and range Bliss looks likely to move over to the keystone in pro ball. At the plate the Tigers’ leadoff hitter is aggressive with a big and sometimes long, hooking swing. Certainly not a typical approach for a top of the order catalyst, but it works for him and he hit .365/.428/.654 with 15 home runs in 50 games this spring.
87 Kevin Kopps RHP Arkansas  
A sixth-year senior and Golden Spikes Award finalist, Kopps dominated this season for the Razorbacks, posting a 12-1 record with a 0.90 ERA, 131 strikeouts and just 18 walks in 89.2 IP while limiting oppsing batters to a .162 average. His best pitch is also the best pitch in college baseball, a knee-buckling cutter/sldier in the mid-80s, which he repeats and locates to both sides of the plate at will. His fastball sits 90-92 and works the corners with this pitch as well. Although his age (24) works against him as far as his draft value, his rubber arm, top-grade cutter and elite level performance should earn him a call in the top three rounds.
88 Isaiah Thomas OF Vanderbilt VIDEO
Coming off a strong fall season, Thomas was expected to lead the middle of the Vanderbilt lineup this spring and he finished with a .305/.361/.583 line and 13 home runs in 60 games. He struck out at a high clip, about 34 percent in his first 75 or so plate appearances and managed to bring that down to about 27 percent before season's end. He shows good balance and he’s able generate big-time bat speed, but his swing enters too steeply into the hitting zone. He lacks bat lag and is in/out of the hitting zone quickly. His timing has to be perfect and when it is, the ball jumps. When it’s not, there’s swing and miss. However, what makes Thomas so intriguing, in addition to his raw power, are his size, athleticism and other tools. He’s a plus runner with a strong arm. He has big frame at 6-foot-3, 210 pounds and too many physical tools to be passed over too many times.
89 Braden Montgomery OF Madison Central HS, MS VIDEO
Montgomery was a big winner at the Super 60, showing legitimate two-way ability and excelling in all facets of the game. He is an average runner and employs a relatively short stroke from both sides of the plate, firing his hands and the barrel directly to the ball. He has an elite arm, unleashing throws in the high 90s from the outfield. That translates to the mound, where he can sit in the low to mid 90s with his fastball jumping on his hitters as it rides through the zone. He has solid feel for a changeup, as well as a slider that has loose break, but does show sharp bite at times. He is committed to Stanford.
90 Tyree Reed OF American Canyon HS, CA VIDEO
Coming out of the 2019 Area Code Underclass Games, there were three must-follow position players: the top position players on this list--Jordan Lawlar and Marcelo Mayer--and Reed. The Oregon State recruit is uber projectable at 6-foot-2, 185 pounds with an athletic frame and plenty of room for added strength. He can effortlessly track balls from gap to gap and has shown quick-twitch movements with ability to drive balls in the gaps from the left side. However, he was one of the most affected by the pandemic. He stayed off the summer circuit last year and wasn't able to catch back up during an abbreviated spring. Don't be surprised if he's back in the conversation of top prospects as a Beaver.
91 Justice Thompson OF North Carolina  
Thompson ranked as one of the top junior college prospects in 2020, but made his way to Chapel Hill where he was far and away the Tar Heels’ best player. He has an athletic, rangy frame at 6-foot-4, 200 pounds and covers ground well from gap to gap with good reads, efficient rounds and long strides. He has shown some swing and miss, striking out 67 times in 54 games, but there is serious buggy whip in his swing that produces some power.
92 Jacob Steinmetz RHP Elev8 Academy, FL VIDEO
With the uncertainty of a season in New York City, Steinmetz pitched with Elev8 Academy this spring. He has a long, projectable frame at 6-foot-6, 225 pounds with some present strength in his lower half that he uses well. The delivery is simple and he operates with little effort, but generates a quick arm that produces a fastball that sits in the low 90s with some late arm-side action, but can run up to 96. The curveball has some hump to it at times, but also shows power in the low 80s with the chance to be a plus pitch. He also mixes in a mid-80s changeup that is thrown with good arm speed. He is committed to Fordham.
93 Griff McGarry RHP Virginia VIDEO
McGarry has routinely walked a batter per inning in his career at Virginia, but after not pitching since April 20, he got an inning against Wake Forest in a blowout and then was turned to in big games in a super regional and the College World Series, logging 14.1 innings, allowing just two runs on three hits and five walks while striking out 18. He has electric stuff, including a 95-99 fastball and dirty slider. He can shove his high-spin (2600+ rpm) fastball up in the zone and then rip an 86-87 slider with late action and depth through the zone with 2900 rpm. There his ample velocity available througout college baseball this season, but McGarry separates himself from others with highly attractive spin rates and this swing-and-miss breaking ball.
94 Sean Burke RHP Maryland VIDEO
At 6-foot-6, 230 pounds, Burke has a frame that could eat major league innings right now. He works downhill from a high-3/4 slot, producing some of the easiest velocity in the college ranks, effortlessly filling the zone with mid-90s fastballs. His best secondary offering is a slider, which has two-plane break and sits 82-86. In a late March outing, he started to show more confidence in his changeup the third time through the order and it showed as a potential above average pitch, as he throws it with fastball arm speed and it has late tumble. His curveball is more of a strike stealer early in counts, but it’s a usable fourth pitch.
95 Dylan Ross RHP Northwest Florida State JC VIDEO
Committed to Georgia, Ross has a big, strong frame at 6-foot-5, 240 pounds and a compact arm action. He's physically mature and the arm swing varies at times, but works cleanly. The strength plays and his fastball is difficult for hitters to square up, sitting 95-97. He goes to his slider early and often, sitting 87-90 and showing above average at times. He also has a mid-80s changeup.
96 Russell Smith LHP Texas Christian  
A 6-foot-9, 235-pound left-hander. Smith missed the 2019 campaign because of Tommy John surgery and returned last season. He was off to a terrific start with 27 strikeouts and just two walks through 21 innings before the shutdown, then logged 82.1 innings this year, fanning 101 batters and walking 20 while going 7-3 with a 3.83 ERA. He drives a 90-93 mph fastball down into the zone, producing good angle with a slightly cross-body landing and a 3/4 release. The competitive lefty also mixes in a slurvy, low-80s breaker and an average to better changeup that is firm in the mid-80s and thrown with good arm speed. He locates the slider particularly well to his glove side, on the outside corner against lefthanded hitters. The pitch also has some late tilt to it and can be very effective against right-handed hitters.
97 Steven Hajjar LHP Michigan VIDEO
Highly regarded out of North Andover HS, MA, and batterymates with Vanderbilt's Dom Keegan, Hajjar was the No. 87 high school prospect in 2018. Ultimately following through on his commitment to Michigan, an ACL injury wiped out his first season in Ann Arbor. He was on his way to a breakout campaign in 2020, pitching to a 3-0 record over his first four starts while posting a 2.70 ERA with 24 punchouts in 20 frames before the cancellation. Well-proportioned with sloping shoulders, the lefty stands 6-foot-5, 215 pounds and works downhill from a high-3/4 arm slot. The delivery is smooth and repeatable, culminating with good extension to the plate. He uses his size well to generate easy 90-93 mph fastballs. He also maintains his arm speed on his 79-82 mph changeup, a pitch that shows good dip and one that he’s able to get swinging strikes over the top of. Hajjar’s 72-76 mph curveball has big shape and it’s a pitch he uses well to drop in the zone for called strikes and can back foot against righthanded hitters. He commands all three pitches well and is consistently in or around the zone.
98 Noah Miller SS Ozaukee HS, WI VIDEO
Miller is the younger brother of Owen Miller, a third-round pick of the Padres in 2018 out of Illinois State who made his major league debut this season with Cleveland. The younger Miller is a switch-hitter with a strong, muscular frame. He runs well underway and has first-step quickness. Defensively, he is solid all around with soft hands and a quick release on his throws. He shows good body control and can throw from all angles with an above-average arm. Offensively, he is an advanced high school hitter with a very good approach. He performed well against top pitching last summer and showed great patience against Wisconsin competition this spring. He lets the ball get deep and can hammer pitches, making the ball jump off his bat to all fields with strong wrists and forearms. He is committed to Alabama.
99 Brody Brecht RHP Ankeny HS, IA VIDEO
Brecht has always been an interesting prospect, but the 6-foot-4, 200-pound athlete flies under the radar due to his time commitment to football. He garnered a little attention last summer, putting up some big velo in the Iowa state tournament. Rather than play in a spring league, he ran track, but was back out for Iowa's high school season this summer. The velo didn't go anywhere, as he has been sitting 94-98 and now complements that with a hard, late-breaking slider at 85-86 that is getting plus grades.
100 Austin Love RHP North Carolina  
The durable-bodied, 6-foot-3, 230-pound Love red-shirted his first year in Chapel Hill during the Tar Heel's run to Omaha in 2018, then posted solid numbers as a red-shirt freshman in 2019, going 8-4 with a 3.18 ERA in 68 innings. With an unspectacular 2020 (1-0, 6.75 ERA, 14.2 IP, 11 H, 8 BB, 14 SO) his emergence as a legitimate ace in 2021 began from an under-the-radar position, but will likely carry him into the top 3-4 rounds this July. With much improved command over previous seasons, Love can hold his velocity deep into games and has strong pitchability of a 91-95 mph fastball, which shows running life and gives right-handed hitters fits. He also has a plus power changeup, and throws it hard at 87-90. It has deception, heavy sink and arm-side run that induces a lot of soft rollover contact, especially against lefty hitters. His best sliders are in the 83-86 mph range and show hard, late tilt and spin in the 2500-2600 rpm range.
101 Kamren James* SS Mississippi State  
After a .308/.339/.423 slash in 52 at-bats as a true freshman in 2020, James slashed .264/.354/.456 for the national champions and has obvious tools. He shows plus to better arm strength and is a 70-grade straight line runner with 60 times in the 6.5s. At 6-foot-2, 190 pounds, there is plenty of strength and quick-twitch athleticism to forecast a bright future. At the plate, his balance and extension are good and his bat speed is obvious. However, to turn those qualities into production, he must iron out some timing issues with his swing. Once it all comes together, James will likely be considered in the top rounds, whether it's this July or next. At this point, it's high risk with an everyday major league infielder as the potential ceiling.
102 Chase Burns RHP Beech HS, TN VIDEO
The 6-foot-4, 215-pound Burns is another Chase who can touch triple digits, having done so at the PBR Classic to kick off last summer. The Tennessee recruit likes to establish his fastball early, ranging from 91-96 in extended outings and commanding the zone. The fastball explodes out of his hand with life and carry through the zone and occasional cutting action. He works off the fastball with a sharp curveball at 74-79 and can tunnel a high-spin slider at 83-85 that bottoms out late and plays horizontally. He rounds out his arsenal with a solid changeup at 84-86. He has a strong, powerful frame, but looks to have slimmed down a bit from the summer, showing room to add strength to go with long, loose arm stroke.
103 Cameron Cauley SS Barbers Hill HS, TX VIDEO
Cauley, a Texas Tech recruit, plays with bounce in all phases of the game, and his speed is a premium tool that shows up all over the diamond. The 5-foot-10, 170-pound shortstop makes his presence felt on the basepaths where he is disruptive and gets impressive jumps with a strong first step. The right-handed hitter gets minor separation of the hands while somewhat drifting through a longer stride, but the quickness seen through the zone with a direct path stands out, although it shows some length at times. Defensively, Cauley has quality glove-to-hand ability, as his speed helps him get through balls with ease. The arm strength is adequate right now at shortstop, but presents more of a second base feel where the defense might play up even higher.
104 Richard Fitts RHP Auburn VIDEO
At 6-foot-3, 215 pounds Fitts passes the eye test with ease. From a high-3/4 slot he works at 92-93, touching 95, with high spin to his four-seamer. He works down the mound with very good extension to the plate, up to seven feet. Though he has good metrics, they don't always allow the fastball to play up. His breaking ball sits 80-83 and he has comfort in throwing a changeup that is firm in the high 80s. Overall, Fitts checks a lot of boxes with his frame, athleticism, delivery and arm speed, but needs to see the stuff and execution take a step forward.
105 John Rhodes* OF Kentucky VIDEO
A 6-foot, 200-pounder, Rhodes has five-tool potential. He's athletic, an above-average runner underway and cat hit for power to go with an average arm in the outfield. Rhodes is a natural hitter with very good feel at the plate. His intent is to swing and drive the ball, preferably over the fence. And unlike others this approach, he does so with good balance and plate discipline. He knows his swing and shows pitch-to-pitch adjustments. His swing path does begin a little steep into the zone, but once in there, he does a good job of staying through the ball and using the whole field.
106 Maxwell Muncy SS Thousand Oaks HS, CA VIDEO
Muncy is defined with proportional strength at 6-foot-1, 175 pounds. His bat speed and ability to keep the barrel on plane through the zone immediately stand out. It's fast and whippy, allowing him to adjust late to pitches while still producing above-average power to all fields. Defensively, he has fluid footwork, clean transitions and quick hands. He plays under control with excellent balance and athletic actions. He has a strong arm and throws with carry and accuracy across the diamond. He runs a 6.8 60 and is committed to Arkansas.
107 Christian McGowan RHP Eastern Oklahoma State CC VIDEO
Hailing from a town of about 600, McGowan stands at a physical 6-foot-2, 195 pounds and possesses a quick arm through a high-3/4 slot. At his best, he runs his fastball into the upper 90s, sitting mostly 93-95. He backs his heater up with a mid-80s slider that can miss bats, as well as a quality low-80s changeup. His developing command has become average due to his good arm action and delivery that only needs a little polish. The No. 2 junior college prospect in the country, he fanned 109 and walked 30 in 74 innings this spring.
108 Pierce Coppola LHP Verona HS, NJ VIDEO
Coppola, a Florida recruit, stands at a lanky 6-foot-8, 230 pounds with room to still fill out his frame. He has a long, repeatable arm action that comes through a high-3/4 slot and produces a 91-93 fastball that touches 94-95. His breaking ball is a swing-and-miss pitch with late downer action at 80-83. He is a sneaky athlete and is able to repeat his mechanics well given his size and length.
109 Michael Robertson OF Venice HS, FL VIDEO
Robertson added some physicality to his frame over the offseason, but remains long and lean with room for more strength. He's a plus athlete with a lot of quick-twitch actions. The athleticism plays in the outfield, where he is likely to stick center field long term. Offensively, he has above-average bat speed in a loose, handsy swing. He creates some leverage, with mostly gap-to-gap power and more to come as he matures. He has some of more impressive speed in the class and it translates to his baserunning and defense. He can cover the plate with firm contact to all fields.
110 Jac Caglianone Jr. 1B Plant HS, FL VIDEO
Caglianone is athletic and imposing at 6-foot-5, 210 pounds. A spring riser, he can pound the zone with a heavy fastball with late life that has been up to 96, sitting 92-95. The arm workse loosely and easily with little effort. He can fly open at times, but when it clicks, it's electric. The breaking flashes above average, showing sweeping action in the 83-86 range, and he has a hard-fading changeup at 87-88. He works up tempo and has a great mound presence. He is committed to Florida.
111 Ricky Tiedemann LHP Golden West JC VIDEO
Tiedemann has a strong frame at 6-foot-3, 200 pounds and can touch the mid 90s. He has advanced feel for a changeup and pitches with some effort from a 3/4 slot. His command can be a bit spotty, but once he finds a groove, he works downhill and can hit his spots. The fastball gets swings and misses up in the zone and the curveball is much improved from the early spring, showing tight spin, late bite and plenty of depth while coming from the same window as his fastball. And with his pronounced back turn, it's difficult for hitters to pick the pitch up early.
112 Chad Stevens SS Portland  
A 6-foot-4, 215-pound athlete, Stevens is an all-around player, a do-it-all type. He has some pop in his right-handed bat, currently operating as a gap-to-gap machine, leading his team with 19 doubles this season while hitting .333. He also plays sterling defense at short, where he has a plus arm and smooth actions, giving him a chance to stick at the position in pro ball despite his unusual size for the spot. He's also an above-average runner, which allowed him to swipe 12 bags this spring.
113 Andrew Walling LHP Eastern Oklahoma State JC VIDEO
Walling is a physical southpaw at 6-foot-2, 220 pounds and came to Eastern Oklahoma State via Oregon State. Now committed to Mississippi State, he runs his fastball into the mid 90s with three strong secondary offerings--a curveball, slider and changeup--all of which project to become average or better.
114 Joshua Baez OF Dexter School, MA VIDEO
Baez is a physical two-way player committed to Vanderbilt. On the mound, he pitches with effort and his fastball has excellent life, sitting in the mid 90s. His breaking ball has a chance to develop into an out pitch. He projects as a corner outfielder where is power bat would profile. The hands work well and there is strength to be added to the frame, which would only add to his plus raw power to all fields.
115 Cade Povich LHP Nebraska VIDEO
Athletic and loose-armed at 6-foot-3, 195 pounds, Povich is likely to throw significantly harder down the road. His fastball currently sits 89-92, but with good arm speed, an easy delivery and moderate effort, he stands to gain at least a grade to his fastball. There is more angle than natural life to his fastball, but it shows occasional tail. He typically features a low-80s changeup as his top offspeed offering, but also has a pair of breaking balls. He mixes in a 73-76 curveball and 78-81 slider with the slider projecting better. He also showed an 81-85 cutter while pitching in the Coastal Plain League last summer.
116 Denzel Clarke OF Cal State Northridge  
An Ontario native, Clarke is physically impressive at 6-foot-5, 220 pounds and boasts speed, strength and the physical projection to become a power-hitting corner outfielder. After a tremendous start to the 2020 season (.400/.529/.775), Clarke was a well-known name on the West Coast heading into 2021, but he started slowly (10-for-52) and fell a bit back under the radar. However, something clicked in early April and he finished at .324/.445/.570 with eight home runs and 15 stolen bases in 38 games. There is some swing and miss to his game--40 strikeouts in 175 plate appearances--but everything is there for him to have impact in the big leagues.
117 Peyton Smith RHP East Robertson HS, TN VIDEO
Smith, a Vanderbilt recruit, has a big, durable frame at 6-foot-4, 230 pounds. He was up to 98 last summer and worked his fastball in the 92-95 range this spring. The breaking ball is 78-81 with slurvy shape, but flashes tilt at times. The changeup is 86-89 and is also has a cutter at 87-89. He pitches with solid tempo and rhythm on the mound, exhibiting little effort as he comes through a 3/4 slot.
118 Cooper Kinney 2B Baylor School, TN VIDEO
Kinney, a South Carolina recruit, has shown an innate ability to hit since he stepped into high school. The 6-foot-2, 195-pound left-handed hitter slows the game down at the plate with a fluid approach and naturally smooth rhythm. Gaining ground through impact, there is a heaviness to the barrel when it impacts the baseball, and lag in the zone including impressive plate coverage with the ability to utilize the whole field. He has the potential to profile at third or second base, but there is some intrigue to trying him behind the plate as well.
119 Vytas Valincius 3B Baylor School, TN VIDEO
Valincius has a large frame at 6-foot-4, 240 pounds and sneaky athleticism, turning in a sub-7.0 60 at the Super 60 and showing adequate mobility in the field. As expected, his calling card is his bat. He has always shown the ability to hit and generates big power with little effort. He gains momentum through impact, creating considerable torque while working uphill through the zone and showing greater ability to lift the ball than he has in the past. A South Carolina recruit, his future defensive home doesn't much matter as the bat will profile at any corner.
120 Ryan Holgate OF Arizona VIDEO
A key cog in a potent lineup, Holgate hit .351/.421/.576 with 11 home runs and 20 doubles this spring. The 6-foot-2, 205-pounder looks to have greatly improved his plan at the plate, also improving his bat-to-ball skills. He creates good separation in his left-handed swing with his hands and stride ad he has better-than-average bat speed, but it's not a pure swing. His arm has also improved, showing as average to slightly above at times, and is definitely enough for right field. Holgate is athletic, but his range and first step are limited. However, his hit tool and the ability to do damage make him a top-four-round candidate.
121 Tyler McDonough 2B/OF North Carolina State  
From the time he stepped on campus as a true freshman in 2019, the 5-foot-10, 180-pound switch-hitter has always done exactly that: HIT. In 61 games as a freshman he stroked .320 and slugged .452, then followed that up with a .354/.457/.554 line during a 17 game COVID-shortened 2020. His .339/.423/.631 slash with 15 home runs and 13 stolen bases this season was just icing on the cake for his accomplishments in the batter's box. McDonough also has elite versatility, playing mostly second base and center field during his collegiate career, but arriving as a well-regarded catching prospect as a prep from Moeller HS, OH, where Hall of Famers Ken Griffey, Jr. and Barry Larkin lead the list of acclaimed alumni. McDonough also boasts top-of-the-scale makeup, which only enhances his value. After turning down top five round overtures as a sophomore-eligible last year, expect McDonough to be selected closer to the third round this time around.
122 C.J. Rodriguez C Vanderbilt VIDEO
One of the top receivers in all of college baseball, Rodriguez has super soft and strong hands. He routinely steals strikes and enlarges the strike zone for his pitching staff, which included the likes of Kumar Rocker, Jack Leiter and Luke Murphy. Although smaller in stature at 5-foot-10, 195 pounds, he shows sneaky pop at the plate, producing 14 extra-base hits while controlling the strike zone with more walks (35) than strikeouts (17) this spring. His above-average arm combined with direct footwork produces consistent sub-2.0 pop times with good accuracy, leading to a 35 percent caught stealing rate. Rodriguez profiles as a backup catcher at the Major League level and will likely be considered starting around the third round.
123 J.T. Schwartz 1B UCLA  
Schwartz is a 6-foot-4, 205-pound athletic-bodied prospect with a ton of upside. He's long and loose with those same qualities in his infield actions. However, his bat is his carrying tool. With advanced hands, and a loose, quick bat that shows adjustability. He commands the strike zone well, rarlely swinging at a pitch out of the zone, and uses the whole field with doubles power. With physical maturity it should translate into more home runs. After red-shirting as a freshman in 2019, Schwartz hit the ground running in 2020 with a .328/.380/.391 slash line and then took it to another level in 2021 posting a .396 average with 21 extra-base hits and more walks (37) than strikeouts (28).
124 Kyle Manzardo 1B Washington State  
After posting big numbers (.435/.500/.694) during the shortened 2020 season, the physically-built, lefty-swinging first baseman moved toward the top of area scouts' pref lists entering 2021. Manzardo rewarded them with a hot start and strong finish, belting 11 home runs to go with 60 RBIs and a .365/.437/.640 slash. He has a clean stroke and hits bullets to all fields. Manzardo shows the ability to hit for both average and power, making him one of the top bats on the West Coast this season. Manzardo profiles at a corner with the bat as his carrying tool.
125 Niko Kavadas 1B Notre Dame  
Kavadas is a power-hitting first baseman with 46 career home runs, including 22 2021. Kavadas is a threat to go up top every at-bat. At 6-foot-1, 235 pounds, the left-handed hitter resembles another Hooiser state hitter in Kyle Schwarber. Kavadas also relies on man strength to blister baseballs. Currently batting .302 this year, his first time over .300 in a college season. This is largely due to a much-improved approach at the plate and swing adjustments. With an ultra quiet pre-pitch set-up, Kavadas is tall and upright. He uses his legs well in his swing and is long through the hitting zone, a big reason he has walked (26) more than he has struck out (22) for the first time in his collegiate career. He has also cut his strikeout rate from over 22 percent during the full season of 2019 to 19 percent in 2021. Possessing above average arm strength and good hands, he has logged some time at third base in past seasons and the outfield as a prep. However, his body type, limited lower-half agility and marginal range pushes his profile to future first base or DH, placing extra emphasis on his offensive production. The one-dimensional profile likely points to a mid-Day Two fit at present, though productive collegiate power bats have a way of moving up boards quickly.
126 Hagen Smith LHP Bullard HS, TX  
Smith, an Arkansas recruit, ultimately had one of the best high school seasons a player could ask for, tossing seven no-hitters and four one-hitters. The 6-foot-3, 200-pound athletic southpaw mainly worked 90-93 and was up to 95 at times in the spring. He creates a tough angle on hitters due to his low-3/4 slot and also creates some timing issues with a short path and quick arm. Smith will show two different breaking balls, one being more of power curveball shape than true slider, but it flashes above average when it’s right at 78-81 mph. He will also utilize a slower, truer curveball-shaped breaker at 72-74 mph. Smith's changeup is used on rare occasion, but he will show it some to right handed hitters.
127 Andrew Baker RHP Chipola JC VIDEO
Part of a ridiculous junior college pitching staff, Baker stands at 6-foot-3, 190 pounds and is a good athlete with repeatable mechanics. He can throw strikes with his whole arsenal, starting with a mid-90s fastball that's up to 98. The fastball is heavy and he pairs it with a wipeout slider at 79-82. The changeup has a chance to be above average or better as well, sitting 85-87.
128 Shane Panzini RHP Red Bank Catholic HS, NJ VIDEO
A Virginia recruit, Panzini stands at 6-foot-2, 200 pounds with broad shoulders. In a two-inning stint at the MLB Draft Combine, he was 91-94, but consistently showed mid-90s gas this spring, sitting 94-97 in the state tournament. His breaking ball is above-average to plus with tight spin and late, wipeout break. He pitches with little effort, commands his arsenal and the ball jumps out of his hands with a shorter arm stroke.
129 Tanner Kohlhepp RHP Notre Dame  
A Tennessee bounceback from Iowa Western JC, the 6-foot-4, 210-pounder runs his fastball up to 98 and will sit an easy 92-94 with run and sink. He can also break out an 89-90 cutter that plays perfectly off of his fastball, busting it in on the hands of left-handed hitters. He also possesses a high-spinning (up to 2600 rpm) 78-80 mph slider. It's an above average pitch and very effective against same-side batters. He wll also mix in an above-average mid-80s fading changeup, mostly using it against left-handed hitters. With good deception to his delivery, Kohlhepp struck out 65 in 61 innings of work to go along with a 7-2 record and 3.08 ERA.
130 Austin Krob LHP Texas Christian  
Krob is an athletic, aggressive lefty with a compact and quick arm action. His fastball can bump 93, but sits mostly 88-91. He pitches from a 3/4 slot and lands slightly closed, producing good angle to the plate, especially with his well-placed four-seamer. The 6-foot-2, 205-pound also has a power slider in the low 80s with hard, late break. It's a present swing-and-miss pitch that should continue to get better over time.
131 Max Debiec RHP O'Dea HS, WA VIDEO
Debiec is a quality athlete, transitioning straight from the hardwood to the diamond this spring. He is long and lean at 6-foot-7, 195 pounds. He is aggressive down the mound in his delivery and comes through a 3/4 slot. He was up to 95 last summer and can sit in the low 90s with significant hop at times. The breaking ball is inconsistent, going between a lateral slider and 11/5 curveball while ranging from 74-80. At its best, it sits in the upper 70s with sharpness. He is committed to Washington.
132 Michael Morales RHP East Pennsboro VIDEO
Morales is well-proportioned and built to handle a starter's workload at 6-foot-3, 205 pounds. His fastball can sit in the low 90s with some hop up in the zone and he has shown some pitchability. His curveball has made good strides and is an above-average pitch when on with sharp, late 10/4 shape at 75-77. He also mixes in a solid changeup. A Vanderbilt recruit, Morales competes well and easily throws strikes thanks to a clean, effortless delivery.
133 Dayton Dooney 2B Central Arizona JC  
After a freshman all-American season at Arizona, where he batted .323 and slugged .596 with 10 home runs, Dooney batted just .146 during the abbreviated 2020 season. He then took his talents to Coolidge and posted a .376/.452/.706 slash, helping lead the Vaqs to a second-place finish in this year's NJCAA D-I World Series. A Tennessee recruit, the left-handed hitter shows some gap power and very good bat-to-ball skills. He's an offense-first prospect, but is more than capable at the keystone.
134 Reed Trimble* CF Southern Miss  
Bolstered by a huge year at the plate, the athletic, 6-foot, 180-pound center fielder has steadily climbed draft boards this spring. As a second-year freshman who is draft eligible by age, Trimble wasn't high on many follow lists entering 2021, but opened more and more eyes as the season progressed. He was seen more as a versatile switch-hitting athlete who also handled himself well at second, shortstop and third. In addition to above-average arm strength, he has a good swing from both sides of the plate with a line-drive stroke and sound approach. Trimble shows both plus power (17 home runs) and plus speed (12 stolen bases). He finished the season with a .345/.414/.638 slash, while driving in 72 runs in 235 at-bats. As one of the more athletic college players in this year's draft class with a power/speed package, expect Trimble's name to be called early on Day Two this July.
135 Thomas Farr RHP South Carolina VIDEO
Farr started the 2021 season in similar fashion to 2020 when he finished 3-0 with a 1.72 ERA and a .113 opponent's average, but saw his numbers climb through SEC play. The 6-foot, 205-pound right-hander pitches from a high three-quarter slot with good downplane to the plate. His fastball is up to 96 mph, while pitching at 94-95. He maintains that velo throughout his starts. He gets a lot of swing and miss on his 83-85 mph curveball. It’s a plus pitch with hard break and good depth that the super-competitive Farr can land consistently for strikes. He also flashed a low-80s sinking changeup that has the potential to be at least an average pitch in the future.
136 Chayce McDermott RHP Ball State VIDEO
Athletically built at 6-foot-3, 200-pounds, McDermott works from a high-3/4 delivery and spots his arsenal to both sides of the plate. Possessing uncommon arm strength, his heater sits 93-96 and he shows the ability to reach back for 97 early on. The plus velocity comes at a cost, however, as there’s considerable effort in the delivery, with some recoil during arm deceleration. Despite the effort, the righty works consistently around the plate, and has cut his walk rate down year to year. He throws a pair of breaking balls: a 73-76 mph curveball with 11/5 break and a spin rate up to 2750 rpm, as well as a 79-82 mph slider with tilt and depth. As a fourth offering, McDermott throws a firm high-80s changeup, but the pitch lacks fade. While he’ll be given the opportunity to start at the next level, there’s some reliever risk in the profile.
137 Grant Holman RHP California  
Holman was off to a decent start last spring before the season came to an abrupt halt, but he showed signs of a special arm, getting up to 95-96 mph with his fastball at times. Then, after a successful summer in the San Diego League, where the 6-foot-6 hurler worked eight innings and tallied 15 strikeouts along with just one walk, he missed the first five weeks of the 2021 season due to a preseason injury before making his season debut at Utah on March 26. From a stuff standpoint, Holman continues to improve his secondary stuff, with his slider showing swing-and-miss promise over the summer. The fastball continues to be a go-to offering with a fastball ranging 90-93 and up to 94 mph.
138 Luke Albright RHP Kent State VIDEO
The ace of the Golden Flashes, Albright is an intense competitor with a long-legged and athletic frame at 6-foot-4, 215 pounds. He works down the mound with an on-line delivery while throwing from a high-3/4 slot. His arm is loose and quick, producing 91-94 heat and he spots the fastball to his glove side, keeping left-handed hitters off the dish, while also hunting swings and misses up in the zone. Apart from the fastball, Albright shows three promising secondary offerings. The curveball is consistently 76-79 with spin in the 2500s, though he has seen better in th past, and it has plus potential. Albright flashes an above-average changeup in the mid 80s with some hard fade. His fourth pitch is a quality cutter/slider.
139 Seth Lonsway LHP Ohio State VIDEO
Highly regarded out of rural Celina, Ohio, Seth Lonsway ranked as the top high school talent in the Buckeye state in 2017. Although the Reds took a 19th-round flyer on him during the draft and made a run at signing him, he chose instead to follow through on his commitment to Ohio State. As a red-shirt freshman in 2019, he was second in the Big Ten in strikeouts (126) and led the nation in strikeouts per nine innings (21) for an encore in 2020. Lonsway passed on pro opportunities in the five-round draft last year, and saw an uneven year in 2021. He has swing-and-miss stuff, but periodically struggles to get the ball over the plate--hence the 98 strikeouts and 43 walks in 68 innings this year. The fastball sits 90-93, but his calling card is a devastating hammer with 12/6 shape and up to 3000 rpm. At 80-84, his slider is also a wipeout pitch with two-plane break and late bite. His control brings some reliever risk to his profile, but he has the stuff to dominate if he can harness it even a little.
140 Carter Jensen C Park Hill HS, MO VIDEO
The sturdy, 6-foot-1, 215-pound catcher is best known for his left-handed stick that features a simple, well-balanced approach with considerable power potential. Loud barrels pervaded the summer circuit the past couple of years as he steadily climbed in the class. An adequate defender behind the plate, he has made strides in getting better over the past year, and should continue trending up with more work in an organization. He is committed to Louisiana State.
141 Daniel Corona SS Baylor School, TN VIDEO
Part of a stacked lineup at Baylor, Corona was the table setter. He is balanced and athletic at the plate with good rhythm. He generates electric bat speed and has a smooth left-handed stroke. He takes an advanced approach with some power potential. He is polished at shortstop with good instincts on defense. Committed to Wake Forest, he is a solid all-around player.
142 Mason Black RHP Lehigh  
Black became a hot name in 2019, as he overpowered Cape Cod League hitters with his 92-96 mph fastball, an average slider and a fringe changeup. His fastball now flirts with the upper 90s and he has a hard (upper 80s) yet inconsistent slider. In 13 starts this spring the 6-foot-3, 200-pound right-hander logged 72.1 innings while allowing 64 hits, 31 walks and 95 strikeouts for a 3.11 ERA. Black throws with long arm path from a 3/4 slot and shows effort in his delivery, leading to a likely reliever profile in professional baseball.
143 Chase Silseth RHP Arizona VIDEO
The 6-foot, 215-pound Silseth is about as competitive as they come, but battles his command at times. His 93-96 fastball is mostly true and with little life and less than his best command he too often can find barrels with his heater. He has a swing-and-miss breaking ball that ranges from 77-82. He has a third pitch in a better-than-average changeup with super-low spin and tubmle. Silseth is athletic with good feet and a quick pickoff move, and he fields his position very well. After a stellar start for the Wildcats in the College World Series, he proved he can perform on the big stage.
144 Jake Rucker SS Tennessee  
With mostly average tools and limited physical projection, Rucker doesn't have the highest ceiling, but he does have defensive versatility, high-level baseball skills and a high baseball IQ to go along with emerging power. Possessing average arm strength, steady defense and slightly above average power, he profiles best at second base or as a utility infielder at the professional level. In the batter's box, Rucker has an aggressive approach from the right side, but can struggle against quality breaking balls.
145 Calvin Ziegler RHP TNXL Academy, FL VIDEO
Ziegler was eligible in 2020, but went undrafted in the five rounds, so he reclassed to 2021 and like several of his Canadian counterparts, spent his spring in the United States. He has a strong, athletic frame at 6 feet, 195 pounds and stays long and strong down the mound with a consistent release point. He stays on top of the baseball and drives through the target, giving him the ability to locate his fastball at the bottom of the zone with heavy action, getting swings and misses. He sits in the low 90s, bumping 95, mixing in an 82-83 curveball and 80-81 changeup. He is committed to Auburn.
146 Coltyn Kessler C Kentucky  
Previous to this spring, Kessler was known as a light-hitting, defense-first backstop. After making adjustments to his stance, load and approach over the winter break, the 6-foot-2, 220-pound left-handed hitter has come out smoking. He’s gained the attention of scouts. starting the season with a .459/.583/.649 slash through 50 plate appearances, including a 6-for-11 series at Auburn, and finished at .349/.439/.559. With an above average arm he can completely shut down a running game. With reliable receiving and blocking skills Kessler projects to be an average to better defender at the pro level. And now that his bat has made progress he is climbing draft boards around the industry.
147 Branden Boissiere 1B Arizona VIDEO
Boissiere has hit since he set foot on campus in Tucson, making 2021 his best year yet with a .369/.451/.506 line, leading one of the country's best lineups in hitting. From a squat set-up in the batter’s box, he sets his foot down early, gets into his front side and rotates the barrel to the ball. He does come up a little as he swings, but he stays behind the ball and controls the zone. He spits on the pitcher’s pitch and crushes anything left out over the plate. It’s a rotational swing, but he stays through the ball and can drive it to all fields. At 6-foot-1, 200 pounds, he doesn’t scream plus power production that is needed for first baseman at the MLB level, and he would have more value if he could play adequate defense on either outfield corner. Despite his less than perfect profile, the Boss is a premium, low-risk college bat.
148 Patrick Wicklander LHP Arkansas  
Outside of Kevin Kopps, Wicklander was the Razorbacks' most reliable arm in 2021, going 7-1 with a 2.09 ERA in 77.2 innings (18 appearances, 13 starts). His fastball comfortably sits 90-92, touching 93, with a spin rate in the 2200-2300 range. The slider has sweeping action at 79-81.
149 Carter Holton LHP Benedictine Military School, GA VIDEO
The 5-foot-11, 185-pound Holton is a Georgia legend, dominating opponents on both sides of the ball and routinely coming through in big situations. Primarily a pitcher, he works from an up-tempo delivery and attacks hitters with a low-90s fastball, bumping 94. He has advanced feel for a 1/7 curveball that can drop off the table at 74-76, as well as a 77-79 slider and 83-84 changeup. While he lacks the prototypical build and projection of a coveted high school arm, he has endeared himself with the scouting community with his competitive edge. A Vanderbilt recruit, he resembles Roy Hobbs at the plate, with his leg kick, deep hand load and some length to his swing. Were he to do both at the next level--whether it's in Nashville or pro ball--he might get exposed by better pitching, but it's hard to argue with his natural bat-to-ball skills.
150 Dustin Saenz LHP Texas A&M  
The Aggies always seem to have a pitcher who takes a massive step forward in his draft year. Last year, it was righthander Christian Roa, who evolved into a second-round pick. Saenz is left-handed and not quite the prospect Roa was, but he still has quality stuff. He slid into the A&M rotation this season and the 6-foot lefty dealt to the tune of 104 strikeouts in 84 innings. His main weapon is a low-80s slider. He commands it well and is particularly effective spotting it on the outside corner against left-handed hitters. He also shows a competitive and poised approach on the mound with a fastball in the 90-93 mph range. His fastball spin rate ranges within the 2100s and he's not afraid to challenge right-handed hitters on the inside half. Saenz also has a low-80s changeup as a third pitch.
151 Tyler Whitaker OF Bishop Gorman HS, NV VIDEO
An Arizona recruit, Whitaker is an impressive and physical athlete, standing at 6-foot-4, 200 pounds with lean, defined strength throughout his frame that looks like it could still handle more. He has a quick first step and long graceful strides that turn in a 6.5-second 60. His plus athleticism provides for a fluid stroke at the plate with controlled aggression and bat speed. He effortlessly works gap to gap with solid balance through impact. He shows the ability to change planes and routinely makes loud contact.
152 Brett Kerry RHP South Carolina  
Armed with a fastball that plays well above its 92-94 velocity, the 5-foot-11, 210-pound Kerry worked mostly out of a relief role, making just three starts while logging 54.1 innings and striking out 84 to just 10 walks. He pairs his deceptive heater with an above average 84-87 mph slider and relentlessly attacks the zone.
153 Ryan Webb LHP Georgia  
After a strong start to the 2021 season (3.32 ERA in 59.2 innings with 82 strikeouts), Webb was injured in mid-May with an elbow injury and missed the remainder of the season. When healthy, he features a low-90s fastball and three putaway secondary pitches: a sharp downer curveball at 75-79 with tight spin in the 2600 rpm range, a solid slider at 81-83 that is particularly effective against lefties, and a very good changeup at 83-85 that can be a major weapon against righties. In addition to his swing-and-miss arsenal, Webb is a high-level competitor and was a likely top-two-round pick previous to his elbow injury.
154 Mason Miller RHP Gardner-Webb  
A 23-year-old grad transfer from D-III Waynesburg (PA), Miller took the Big South Conference by storm this spring, posting an 8-1 record with 3.30 ERA in 14 starts. He struck out 121 in 92.2 innings while limiting opposing batters to a .210 average. The 6-foot-5, 200-pound right-hander runs his fastball up to 99 mph, while sitting in the mid 90s throughout his starts. With below average life, he's able to locate his heater to both sides of the plate and miss barrels. Miller also shows feel for two secondary offerings in an 81-83 mph slider and mid-80s changeup.
155 Roc Riggio 2B Thousand Oaks HS, CA VIDEO
Riggio, an Oklahoma State recruit, is strong and compact at 5-foot-9, 175 pounds. That strength immediately jumps out at the plate where he produces pure bat speed. He's a powerful hitter with the ability to adjust late to pitches and consistently get the barrel on the ball with a controlled, but violent, swing. Defensively, he profiles at second base or in the outfield, where he shows clean actions, fluid footwork, excellent body control and solid arm strength.
156 Gage Jump LHP JSerra Catholic HS, CA VIDEO
The ace of a stacked rotation at JSerra, Jump is a highly competitive southpaw with athleticism and metrics that help is stuff play up. A UCLA recruit, he goes right after hitters with a fastball that sits 89-92 and gets swings and misses up in the zone, spinning at 2300-2450 rpm with some late arm-side life. His curveball can be inconsistent, but when it's on, it disrupts hitters' timing. It's tightly spun at 77-79 and tunnels well off his fastball. Jump also finds success with a mid-80s changeup that has power and late sinking action. He stands at 5-foot-11, 175 pounds and gets good use out of his lower half, driving down the mound before his quick and choppy delivery make for an uncomfortable look for hitters.
157 Eric Silva RHP JSerra Catholic HS, CA VIDEO
The right-handed ace for JSerra is Silva, also a UCLA recruit. While Jordan Lawlar, Marcelo Mayer and Tyree Reed made names for themselves as position players at the Area Code Underclass Games, Silva did so as one of the top arms. COVID-19 slowed some of his progress, but he still shows electric stuff. His fastball sits 91-94, touching 96-97, and he has a sharp slider with depth at 79-83. He has electric stuff, sitting 91-94 and touching 96 with his fastball. He is a wiry athlete with a quick arm that can help look past the 6-foot, 180-pound frame that can give scouts pause when looking at a high school right-hander.
158 Jack Leftwich RHP Florida  
After a slow start last spring and seeing his draft value slide a bit, Leftwich went undrafted and returned to Gainesville for his fourth year. The 6-foot-3, 220-pounder was a projected top-three-round pick this preseason as he has flashed high-end stuff throughout his career, but the results haven’t quite matched the talent. He’s known to struggle at times with the ability to pitch himself out of jams and that was again apparent. His fastball sits 92-95 and he mixes in a high-80s changeup and low-80s slider. On the season, he tossed 69.2 innings, going 7-4 with a 3.36 ERA, 78 strikeouts and 22 walks.
159 Bryce McGowan RHP Charlotte VIDEO
After flashing good stuff for his first to season, but struggling with his command, McGowan worked hard in the offseason to overhaul his arsenal and pitchability. He showed mid- to high-90s heat in the fall, but sat more comfortably 90-93, touching 94, this spring. He was able to get swings and misses with all three of his secondary pitches, which include an 82-85 slider that he commands consistently, a dramatically improved 84-86 changeup with solid sink that he threw to righties and lefties, and a newly developed curveball at 77-80. All four of his pitches flash at least average and the slider can be above-average at times. An athletic, 6-foot-1, 205-pounder, McGowan has learned to do a better job repeating his solid delivery, and he has put in long hours on pitch design. His work is paying off, making him a potential top-two-to-four-round pick this summer.
160 Caedmon Parker RHP The Woodlands Christian HS, TX VIDEO
Parker is a long-limbed and athletic Texas Christian recruit, standing at 6-foot-4, 185 pounds. He is linear down the mound with impressive efficiency in his movement pattersn, using a quick arm that pumps fastballs into the low 90s with little effort. He has quality command, consistently finding a high-3/4 slot. He has a low-70s curveball with 11/5 shpe and gradual break, as well as a firmer slider in the low 80s with short break and more cutter-like action. He has also shown a quality changeup, but seldom needed it at the high school level. His clean arm stroke and athleticism lend to upside, as does his aptitude for spin.
161 Eric Hammond RHP Keller HS, TX VIDEO
It doesn't take long to notice his Hammond with his extremely projectable, 6-foot-4, 175-pound frame with broad shoulders. A Southern California recruit, he can run his fastball up to 94-95 and flashes a slider with sharp, downer break. The catch is that he gets heavy on his back leg and deep with his arm action, causing him to be late out front and battle his release point. But he's a good athlete and should be able to handle some mechanical tweaks with ease, thus tapping into his high upside.
162 Jalen Battles SS Arkansas  
A former junior college talent, Battles is similar to Andrelton Simmons, who most scouts thought would be an elite defener with too light of a bat for an everyday role. Simmonrs proved doubters wrong and Battles will have the same opportunity. He has sweet hands, smooth actions, a plus-to-better arm and plus range in all directions with the ability to quickly transfer and throw on the run. He's wiry strong at 6-foot-2, 195 pounds and has all the defensive tools scouts look for in a shortstop. As a defense-first middle infielder who batted at the bottom of the order, Battles hit .269/.371/.407 in 61 games.
163 Owen Kellington RHP U-32 HS, VT VIDEO
A spring pop-up arm, Kellington is a Connecticut recruit, giving the Huskies reason to be nervous between him and Frank Mozzicato. Kellington has an athletic delivery and frame, standing at 6-foot-2, 195 pounds. His fastball sits 90-92 and his upper-70s curveball flashes power. He also mixes in a sharp slider in the low 80s and has advanced feel for a firm and deceptive changeup in the mid 80s.
164 Ben Casparius RHP Connecticut  
Casparius spent his first two seasons as a two-way player at North Carolina, even recording a two-hit game at the College World Series in 2018. Fast-forward to today and he is flourishing as a pitcher only. The athletic 6-foot righthander repeats his low-effort delivery and shows plus command of a 91-95 mph fastball. All three of his secondaries (curveball, slider, changeup) generate swinga and misswa with the fading changeup as his go-to offering. Despite his status as a fourth-year junior, his fresh arm, easy delivery and control of a four-pitch arsenal excite scouts and he will likely be selected in the top five rounds.
165 Tyler Hardman 1B Oklahoma VIDEO
Hardman, who stands at 6-foot-3, 204 pounds, is much improved at the plate since his summer in the Cape in 2019. He is seeing the ball better with improved bat-to-ball skills. His top tool is his near 70-grade raw power and it plays to all fields. It's generated by both big strength and some length in his swing. He separates well and has strong, gifted hands. However, with the big raw power has come big strikeout numbers. With 48 strikeouts in 140 plate appearances (34 percent) in the summer of 2019 and 64 in 259 that spring, he looks to have straightened out those issues. In 2021, he struck out 59 times in 262 at-bats for a rate of 22.5 percent. He also shows an above average arm and average hands to at least become serviceable and reliable making plays in his box at first base.
166 Eddie Saldivar 2B San Joaquin Memorial HS, CA VIDEO
A Long Beach State recruit, Saldivar has a compact frame at 5-foot-10, 160 pounds and is just beginning to see the benefit of weight training. His carrying tools are his speed and left-handed bat. He has a compact stroke and is a gap-to-gap hitter with present bat speed and the ability to show off raw power, particularly to his pull side, both in game and during batting practice. He could eventually present average power in pro ball. He has been clocked as low as 4.01 down the line and shows the type of first-step instincts that should keep him on the dirt in pro ball, or allow him to slide to center field.
167 Mason Albright LHP IMG Academy, FL VIDEO
Albright moved to IMG Academy from Maryland and served as the Ascenders ace this spring, dominating hitters with a swing-and-miss fastball. Ranging from 88-94, he can move it around the zone with ease and gets good deception from a 3/4 slot and slightly cross-body delivery. While hitters seemingly can't touch his fastball, he can also keep them honest with a slider that has 3/4 break in the mid to upper 70s, as well as a changeup that he can turn over with sink in the low 80s. He is committed to Virginia Tech.
168 Shane McGuire C San Diego  
McGuire, a solidly-built 6-foot, 195-pounder, was hitting .469 at season’s end last March. He is the younger brother of Reese McGuire, the catcher for the Toronto Blue Jays, and is commonly referred to as a professional hitter in scouting circles. Last fall, he got back behind the dish and the USD coaches raved about his power arm. Although his performance suffered a bit late this spring, McGuire still ended with a .278/.389/.483 slash with 21 extra-base hits and twice as many walks (28) as strikeouts (14). Overall, he's a bat-first catching prospect who could become a serviceable receiver with some work.
169 Cal Conley* IF Texas Tech  
A 5-foot-10, 185-pound, switch-hitter, Conley is in the mold of fellow Buckeye state prep and current Georgia Tech infielder Luke Waddell. Conley spent a semester at Miami out of high school, then sat out the remainder of 2019 in Lubbock. He takes consistent, quality at-bats and is productive from both sides of the plate. He sets up with a wide, open stance from the right side and shows a short, quick, line drive swing with good bat control. It's also a swing with some power as he produced 15 home runs this spring and slashed .329/.393/.587 in 225 at-bats. With an average arm and range, he's also a capable defender who should be able to stick up the middle in pro ball and profiles as a likely super utility type.
170 Brady Slavens OF Arkansas  
The 6-foot-3, 200-pound Slavens started his college career at Wichita State, then came to Fayetteville via Johnson County CC. He’s a strong left-handed hitter with power to all fields. With that power comes swing and miss, as he struck out 64 times in 218 at-bats with 14 home runs this spring. He also shows solid defense with a strong arm.
171 Robby Martin OF Florida State  
Martin focused on shedding bad weight and becoming leaner and more athletic this past offseason. Now listed at 6-foot-3, 210 pounds, Martin is a hard-contact machine, with one of college baseball’s sweetest lef-handed swings. With slightly above average arm strength and an average run tool to go along with his average power potential, Martin profiles best in left field in pro ball. He's a likely top-five-round pick after a junior season slash of .260/.352/.451 with 11 home runs.
172 Mitch Bratt LHP Newmarket HS, ON VIDEO
Bratt, a Florida State recruit, hails from Canada and spent much of his spring in the United States, boosting his stock by pitching well against older competition in the MLB Draft League. The 6-foot-1, 205-pounder shows advanced feel for a three-pitch mix, topping out at 94 and sitting around 90 with his fastball. Hitters struggled against it, swinging and missing or mustering weak contact. That only enhances is secondary offeings, which include a changeup, slider and curveball. The curveball plays with -12 inches of induced vertical break and sits around 75.
173 Connor Oliver LHP Wabash Valley JC VIDEO
A TCU recruit, Oliver is a bounceback from Wichita State, who spent one season at Wabash Valley where he struck out 92 in 57.2 innings, while allowing just 31 hits and a 1.87 ERA. The 6-foot-3, 180-pound lefty works with a 90-93 fastball (2000-2200 rpm) and an above average curveball as his main two pitches in his arsenal. His upper-70s curve has big league shape and velo, but could use more teeth to its finish. With average spin rates, it can miss bats at times, but projects more as a groundball pitch at the pro level. His changeup works in the 82-84 mph range with low spin (1500s). Oliver will also mix in an 82-83 mph slider with good tilt and he can flash an 84-86 mph cutter. He has a loose and on-line delivery. He pitches to both sides of the plate with a heavy fastball when down in the zone. With a shoulder tilt delivery and high slot, Oliver has good down plane to the plate while showing clean arm action with a full arm path. He shows no red flags in his delivery, other than some needed polish to the consistency of his direction to the plate.
174 Alberto Osuna 1B Walters State CC VIDEO
A North Carolina recruit, Osuna was the driving force offensively for the Senators this spring. He led the country in RBIs with 107 and was second in home runs with 25. At 6-foot-1, 235 pounds, Osuna projects to hit for both power and average from the right side of the plate. He produces high-end exit velocities and tape-measure home runs to the big parts of the park with relative ease using a short, compact swing. He’s a solid defender with good hands as a first baseman and has the type of impact potential in his bat needed to profile at the position.
175 Connor Pavolony C Tennessee VIDEO
Pavolony had a strong fall and looked to have improved his bat, but he returned to his early-career label this spring as a strong defensive, but light-hitting backstop. He will show above-average raw power in batting practice, but struggles to make consistent hard contact in game action. He flashes a smooth and easy swing with good timing and rhythm. He can be short to the ball with extension through it. In other times, especially against higher velocities, he shows a late load and stride, which leads to him rushing his swing. His set up is slightly open with a spreadout stance and a rotational swing that leaves a hole on the outer half, making him especially susceptible to breaking pitches down and away. Defensively, he continues to show a plus arm and a quick transfer behind the dish. He also frames well, especially with beating the low pitch to its spot and lifting it up into the strike zone. Overall, he’s still the type of polished defender with a strong arm and raw power that scouts look for behind the plate, but his offensive struggles have deflated his preseason prospect status.
176 Hunter Parks RHP Florence-Darlington Tech JC  
A former prep shortstop with a long and lean build at 6-foot-3, 185 pounds, Park’s frame can add a lot of weight down the road. He pitches with a very fluid motion that lends to future strike throwing at higher levels. Parks sits 92-96 with his fastball, shows a developing slider that has present slurve characteristics and has developed some feel for his changeup. He is committed to South Carolina.
177 Pat Winkel C Connecticut  
Winkel led the 2019 Huskies in home runs (7) as a true freshman before missing the 2020 season with Tommy John surgery. The 6-foot-1, 198-pound left-handed hitter is the rare offensive catcher with strong defensive chops. He finished 2021 at .284/.357/.525 with 11 home runs, 14 doubles and just 30 strikeouts in 53 games.
178 Jonny Cuevas RHP JC of Southern Nevada VIDEO
Cuevas came to Southern Nevada as a two-way player, but converted to a pitcher only. A 32nd-round Brewers draft pick out of a SoCal high school in 2018, he pitched in the mid to upper 80s and was 6-foot-1, 185 pounds when he arrived. Now 6-foot-3, 200 pounds, his velo has steadily ticked up to 93, with some 94s early in the spring. The delivery is clean and he repeats it well. He carries his hands at his chest and gives a simple turn to pivot, lifting into a high kick, driving into his legs and using the slope of the mound to get downhill and drive the fastball down in the zone. The arm stroke is clean and works properly. His 80-81 mph curveball has top to bottom depth with tight spin and late bite when right. He has above-average feel for an 83-84 mph changeup and sinks it below bats for steady ground balls. A Cal State Fullerton recruit, he shows polish that could carry him quickly through a minor league system.
179 Logan Henderson RHP McLennan CC VIDEO
A Texas A&M recruit, Henderson is a 5-foot-11 fireballer with a high-spin heater up to 96 mph. The NJCAA Divison I Pitcher of the Year, Henderson led the country in strikeouts with 169 in 97.2 innings. In 14 starts this spring he went 10-2 with a 1.66 ERA. He pairs his fastball with a lively plus-plus 78-82 mph changeup. It's a swing-and-miss offering and one that slows bats, allowing his mid-90s riding fastball to play up even further. To cap off a season full of highlights, the right-hander got the start in the D-I World Series and went to work, striking out 17 in 8 innings while allowing just one run.
180 Seth Stephenson SS Temple JC  
A Tennessee recruit, the 5-foot-10, 165-pound switch-hitter is a 70-grade runner whose speed impacts the game. His other tool grades are fringe to average, but his bat-to-ball skills (.383 average with 37 strikeouts in 215 plate appearances) and speed (31 stolen bases) will carry him until his wiry frame develops and his sneaky present power further develops. He has a chance to stay at short with added arm strength, but Stephenson may best profile in center field or at second base in the future where he will likely become an above-average defender and top-of-the-order bat.
181 Devin Futrell LHP American Heritage Plantation HS, FL  
Futrell has added physicality to his 6-foot-5, 195-pound frame, producing an 88-91 fastball with some riding life. The arm swing is clean through a 3/4 slot and up-tempo delivery. He throws strikes with his entire arsenal and the curveball has continued to improve. It sits 73-75. His slider is a quality pitch at 76-78 and he still possesses a plus changeup at 82-83. He pitches with good tempo and aggression in the strike zone. He is committed to Vanderbilt.
182 Joey Loperfido OF Duke  
Loperfido has stood out for his sweet left-handed stroke and his middle-away approach since his first season at Duke in 2018, when he hit .315/.408/.475 with six homers to capture freshman All-America honors as a first baseman. He moved to second base as a sophomore, when he missed a good chunk of the season with a broken wrist, then helped spark a Duke rally to super regionals when he returned to action. Last season he shifted to center field and was projected as a top-10-rounds draft pick with a shot to go inside the top five, but he got off to a modest start (.264/.418/.358) before the season was canceled by the pandemic, causing him to go undrafted. The left-handed hitting outfielder rebounded this spring and put together his finest season as a fourth-year junior with a loud .374/.473/.612 slash as the catalyst atop the order. His plus speed is a weapon on the basepaths and in center field, and he’s really taken advantage of the opportunity to develop for another year in college by fine-tuning his offensive game. He made tremendous strides at hitting left-handed pitching. With an average arm, he profiles best in left field, but also has experience at the keystone during his college career.
183 Brant Hurter LHP Georgia Tech  
Physical at 6-foot-6, 250 pounds, Hurter is a low-3/4 lefty who missed all of the 2020 season due to Tommy John surgery. In 2021, he posted a 3.90 ERA with 83 strikeouts in 84.1 innings. His number of hit batters (17) and wild pitches (11) were a little eye opening, but overall he made a strong recovery this spring. At his best, he sits in the low 90s with a sinking fastball and shows feel for two quality offspeed pitches in his sharp 79-82 slider with very good, tight tilt at times (up to 2730 rpm) and an 83-84 changeup with fade and sink. He profiles as a back-end starter at the major league level.
184 Brady Allen OF South Carolina  
Batting over .300 most of the season before some late season scuffles, the powerfully-built middle-of-the-diamond prospect still finished with a .276/.375/.516 slash while belting 13 home runs and stealing 12 bases. At 6-foot-1, 215 pounds Allen is a well-rounded player who makes the most of his speed thanks to good old fashioned hustle and strong baseball instincts. He has plus raw power and can use the whole field, while showing enough range to stick in center.
185 Blaise Priester C Live Oak HS, LA  
A Meridian CC recruit, Priester started to gain some attention in the fall and it carried over to the spring. He is physical and athletic with broad shoulders and a stout lower half at 6-foot-2, 205 pounds. He has big power potential from the right side with easy, loose and strong hands that create significant bat speed and barrel whip. Defensively, he has a strong arm and continued to improve upon his receiving and blocking skills throughout the spring.
186 Dominic Keegan 1B Vanderbilt  
After two non-descript seasons at the plate, Keegan started out 2021 with a bang, hitting over .500 with four home runs during his first 10 games. COVID then sidelined the SEC’s leading hitter for two weeks, but he returned and completed a strong season, leading the Commodore regulars in average (.345), doubles (17) and slugging while trailing just Carter Young in home runs with 15 of his own. With a Mark McGwire-like crouched set-up he shows good intent to hit the ball hard. Without much separation there is still some length to his swing, but it’s flat into the zone with good bat lag. He has the type of swing that should continue to produce and certainly attract plenty of attention, despite his limited profile as a right-handed hitting college first baseman.
187 David Sandlin RHP Eastern Oklahoma State JC  
An Oklahoma recruit, the projectable right-hander has a long and lean 6-foot-4, 200-pound frame. On the mound, Sandlin works from an up-tempo delivery with a high leg kick before striding down the mound and finishing well over his front side toward the dish. The arm action is long and loose in the back before coming through an over-the-top slot with some arm speed. His fastball sits in the low-90s showing consistent cut. The curveball shows advanced action and command in the mid 70s with near 12/6 shape and late depth. The changeup is also advanced, and is thrown with full arm speed, showing late and heavy fade at 81-82 mph.
188 Andrew Moore RHP Chipola JC VIDEO
Regarded as a late-round prospect, Moore had a modest spring with Chipola and was somewhat overshadwoed by teammates Luis Guerrero and Andrew Baker. But continued to pitch in the Draft League and decidedly improved his stock. He has big arm strength in his long, athletic and projectable frame. The fastball ranges from 94-98 and he has a sharp, late-diving slider in the low 80s, as well as a changeup that he sells with good arm speed and clean mechanics. The 6-foot-5, 210-ponder has a clean 3/4 arm action with effective life on his fastball.
189 Dominic Palmegiani 3B JC of Southern Nevada VIDEO
A British Columbia native, Palmegiani transferred to Southern Nevada from Cal State Northridge last summer and stands at 6-foot-1, 200 pounds with strength and twitch. Offensively, he shows well-above-average bat speed with a slight rock back of the hands to load from his below his back shoulder. The hands come back as he takes a short stride and at foot strike, whistles the bat through the zone with above-average hand speed. He makes loud contact, resulting in triple-digit exit velocities. He takes consistent passes at the ball and repeats his stroke with efficiency. Defensively, he profiles at third base or a corner outfield spot. He has athletic actions with smooth transfers, a solid-average arm and some carry to his throws.
190 Levi David RHP Northwestern State  
The 6-foot-5, 220-pound David boasts two plus pitches in his mid-80s power curveball and a fastball that runs into the upper 90s. When on, his curveball is one of the best in college baseball and is the main reason he ranked third in strikeouts per nine innings at 15.3. It has big depth and can be unhittable at times. He pitches in the mid 90s with his fastball, which is delivered from a high slot, arriving at the plate with more down angle than wiggle. His high walk rate (46 in 61 innings) and the lack of a third pitch profiles him as a backend reliever.
191 Christian Scott RHP Florida VIDEO
Scott turned in a strong season as a reliever, sporting a 3.00 ERA in 54 innings over 26 appearances while striking out 51 and walking just nine. The 6-foot-4, 215-pound righty can work in the 93-95 range while working in low-80s sliders and an 85-87 cutter. They are similar, but the slider has more angle, depth and movement. With a durable frame, repeatable delivery and good arm action, as well a developing changeup, Scott has many traits to give him a chance to start in pro ball.
192 Chad Dallas RHP Tennessee VIDEO
The 5-foot-10, 210-pound Dallas came to Tennessee after one year at Panola JC and was among national leaders in innings pitched this season with 103. He works quickly and aggressively, pitching off his breaking ball and relying heavily on changing the shape and velocity. It draws repeated swings and misses, ranging from 79-83 and sitting mostly 81-82. It tops out in the 2600s, averaging near 2500. Dallas' cutter is also an above-average weapon, darting to the plate at 84-86 with a high spin of 2700 and average around 2600. His fastball tops out at 94, sitting mainly 92-93 with arm-side run. While some may be turned off by his size, Dallas more than makes up for it with high pitchability, advanced feel for spin, low-90s velo and a competitive nature.
193 Christian MacLeod LHP Mississippi State  
The ace of the Bulldogs’ staff as a red-shirt freshman in 2020, MacLeod went 4-0, 0.86 with a 35-6 K-BB mark in 21 innings. With a 6-foot-4, 225-pound durable build, his fastball ranges from the high 80s to low 90s and he pairs it with a plus changeup at 79-82. He also mixes in a mid-70s downer curveball. Although the pure stuff isn't overly exciting, his command and pitch mix are. The separator is his ability to work the ball in and out and up and down, changing the hitter's eye level and allowing his below-average velocity to play up.
194 Mack Anglin* RHP Clemson  
A high follow in high school, Anglin made it to campus only to see his freshman season ended by COVID-19 after just four appearances (three starts). Draft-eligible this year, he broke through a bit with a 3.99 ERA and 75 strikeouts in 56.1 innings. The 6-foot-4, 220-pound has the most electric stuff on the Clemson staff, but issued 33 walks and his control remains a work in progress due to a long arm action and efforty delivery. He has three pitches with elite metrics in a 93-95 fastball that bumps 98 with exceptional spin rates, an 82-84 hammer curveball that flashes plus-plus, and a plus slider in the mid 80s. The curveball can get into the 3100 rpm range while the slider shows 2900. He also has decent feel for an 88 mph changeup that can become another swing-and-miss pitch.
195 Tommy White 3B IMG Academy, FL VIDEO
White is a strong, 6-foot, 220-pound North Carolina State recruit. His bat is his carrying tool, as he shows good timing from the right side with the ability to use the whole field and launch at contact. He has quick hands that produce easy power. Defensively, he's a solid athlete with a chance to stick at the hot corner, but would profile at any corner offensively.
196 Drake Varnado SS IMG Academy, FL VIDEO
Varnado, a Texas native, has elasticity in his lean, athletic, 6-foot-2, 175-pound frame. While the size wouldn't suggest it at a glance, his twitch creates whip at the plate that produces above-average raw power. He has quiet hands and natural lift in his swing, staying inside the ball with fluid rhythm. He has fluid footwork on defense with smooth, easy actions and a strong arm. He is committed to Arkansas.
197 Coleman Willis RHP Houston County HS, GA VIDEO
A Georgia recruit, Willis has a long, lean frame at 6-foot-6, 190 pounds. He has a ton of confidence in his fastball-curveball combo, showing the ability to locate both low in the zone effectively for swings and misses. He can get out of sync at times, affecting his command. The fastball ranges from 89-93 with 2500+ rpm. His curveball is 78-80 with 12/6 shape, depth and late bite.
198 Jose Pena RHP Winter Haven HS, FL VIDEO
Pena is a physical athlete with a 6-foot-3, 205-pound frame. Committed to Florida International, his fastball sits in the low 90s with high spin from a quick arm. The pitch jumps through the zone with late life and ride/run. His curveball has sharp bite at 75-77 and he possesses one of the better changeups among high school righties, as it sits in the high 70s with heavy sink.
199 Edwin Arroyo SS Central Pointe Christian Academy, FL VIDEO
Arroyo is a 6-foot, 175-pound Florida State recruit. He has electric bat speed and shows a consistent swing to go with an advanced approach. He has aggressive swings and quality takes with loose, quick hands that produce some power. Defensively, he is an athletic infielder with natural rhythm through the ball.
200 Alex Ulloa SS Calvary Christian Academy, FL  
An Oklahoma State recruit, Ulloa stands at 5-foot-11, 180 with a strong lower half. He has smooth, easy actions on defense and the arm strength to stay on the left side. At the plate, he has a level bat path and gets natural lift in his swing. With his strength, above average bat speed and compact stroke, he can impact the ball with authority, especially to his pull side.