Updated Class of 2018 Rankings

February 22, 2018
Mike Maerz
Director of Operations

With the 2018 spring high school season in full swing, it’s time to make an update to the Florida Class of 2018 Rankings. This class features plenty of high-end draft talent at the top of the list, including several players who will look to hear their names called on Day 1 of the MLB Draft. RHP Mason Denaburg has still held onto the top spot as he most recently had an impressive performance at the PBR Florida Preseason Classic, featuring a mid 90s fastball with above average off-speed stuff and striking out 10 in his first preseason start.

We have not only made quite a few adjustments, but we have now expanded the 2018 rankings to 200 players. Also, make sure to stay tuned to the website as with our updated rankings will soon come an updated PBR Draft 100.

Below we take a look at the Top 5 with full breakdown and video along with a complete look at how the Top 10 stacks up:

Mason Denaburg RHP / C / Merritt Island, FL / 2018

Rankings StateRank: 1 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 3 / POS: 1 HS Draft 100Rank: 5 / POS: 2

Florida recruit. Solidified himself as a top half of the first round type player. The delivery continues to improve as he repeats and gets better extension. He is extremely athletic and shows adjust-ability on the mound and the athleticism lends to an extremely high upside. The fastball works at 94-96 mph early on before settling in around 91-94. Maybe most importantly, he has showed a much improved slider that flashed plus at times, working 77-81 mph with late action and tighter spin. Also mixes in an 81-83 mph changeup with fade and sink.

Nander De Sedas SS / 2B / Montverde Academy, FL / 2018

Rankings StateRank: 2 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 5 / POS: 1 HS Draft 100Rank: 7 / POS: 2

Florida State recruit. Compact swing from both sides of the plate that creates consistent, hard contact with gap-to-gap power.He is an average runner, but has above average instincts and feel for the position. Quality first step, lateral agility and takes efficient angles to the point to be an average to above average defender and stick at shortstop. The bat really plays up and has a professional approach.

Slade Cecconi RHP / Trinity Prep, FL / 2018

Rankings StateRank: 3 / POS: 2 OverallRank: 4 / POS: 2 HS Draft 100Rank: 6 / POS: 3

Miami recruit. Cecconi has a projectable frame with broad shoulders at 6-foot-4, 195 pounds. He pitches with a methodical, easy delivery and sits 91-94, running his fastball up to 97 at times and getting some sink to it. He comes through a high-3/4 slot with a loose, quick arm. His breaking ball has been inconsistent at times, but it flashes two-plane break and tight spin. He also mixes in a changeup at 83-84 mph.

Triston Casas 1B / RHP / American Heritage, FL / 2018

Rankings StateRank: 4 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 7 / POS: 1 HS Draft 100Rank: 13 / POS: 1

The Miami recruit stands at 6-foot-3, 230 pounds with a physical presence in the box. His calling card is the bat as he projects to hit for average as well as plus power. He has a simple yet powerful swing and uses the whole field. Possesses the biggest power potential in his class. Shows solid defensive actions around the bag at first with an above average arm on his throws across the diamond.

Carter Stewart RHP / Eau Gallie, FL / 2018

Rankings StateRank: 5 / POS: 3 OverallRank: 16 / POS: 6 HS Draft 100Rank: 21 / POS: 9

Mississippi State recruit. Stewart has made a nice jump in velocity while still maintaining his lower effort delivery. He works under control, with a quiet head and repeats well. He shows above average command of the fastball that sits mostly 91-93 mph touching 95, which is a nice jump from the fall. He has a great feel for his plus curveball at 79-83 mph, not only having swing and miss ability, but can also throw it for strikes. He flashes an occasional changeup at 80-81 mph. Stewart has been impressive recently which should lend him to a rising stock throughout the spring.

Now take a look at the top ten and click to view the expanded 2018 rankings to 200 players:

RANK	NAME	STATE	SCHOOL	CLASS	POS	COMMITMENT
1	Mason Denaburg	FL	Merritt Island	2018	RHP	Florida
2	Nander De Sedas	FL	Montverde Academy	2018	SS	Florida State
3	Slade Cecconi	FL	Trinity Prep	2018	RHP	Miami
4	Triston Casas	FL	American Heritage	2018	1B	Miami
5	Carter Stewart	FL	Eau Gallie	2018	RHP	Mississippi State
6	Brandon Howlett	FL	George W. Jenkins	2018	3B	Florida State
7	Elijah Cabell	FL	TNXL Academy	2018	OF	Louisiana State
8	Connor Scott	FL	Plant	2018	OF	Florida
9	Raynel Delgado	FL	Calvary Christian Academy	2018	SS	Florida International
10	Xavier Edwards	FL	North Broward Prep	2018	SS	Vanderbilt

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