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2022 Super 60 Hitters: Back to the Future -- 2025 MLB Draft

January 22, 2025
David Seifert
Director of College Scouting

 

The 2025 Super 60 is rapidly approaching and once again loaded with some of the country’s premier prep talent. Last year the loaded 2024s totaled over $17M in signing bonuses, and that does not include two second round picks who did not sign (Tyler Bell, Chris Levonas).

Looking further back, the talent at the 2022 showcase was also elite -- 2022 Super 60 roster --  Future first rounder Owen Murphy (20th overall) was the headliner, and many others who are now college juniors, are primed for the top rounds this July. Today we’ll take a look at nearly a dozen position players who have done just that.


2025 Draft Board Prospects

Brendan Summerhill, CF, Arizona- The highest ranked prospect at No. 23 on our Draft Board, Summerhill is also our pick at No. 20 in our initial Mock Draft 1.0. At the ‘22 Super 60, Summerhill posted a 6.54 sixty and an event best 1.62 second 10-yard split, as well as another event best 3.68, 30-yard split. He’s taken his elite speed and superior athleticism to the desert and developed into a potential first round talent. Now standing 6-foot-3, 205 pounds, he’s been a steady riser since last spring when he posted a .324/.399/.550 slash with 16 doubles and eight home runs. Summerhill then earned All-Star honors in the Cape this past summer batting .286 with a .441 slugging and 12 stolen bases over 24 games. His present top tool is his plus speed and his other tools are all at least average. His projectable body type, athleticism and present toolset are all similar to recent prospects like Carson Benge (2024, 19th overall), Colton Cowser (2021, 5th overall), Kameron Misner (2019, 35th overall) and arguably the best comparable is Bradley Zimmer (2014, 21st overall).


Gavin Kilen, SS/2B, Tennessee- No. 81 on our current draft board, the Louisville transfer has steadily progressed throughout his college career that has now taken him to Knoxville for his draft year. Kilen offers a well-rounded prospect profile highlighted by his remarkable bat-to-ball skills and versatile infield defense. At 5-foot-11 and 180 pounds there’s some remaining projection to his frame. The left-handed hitting Kilen is very aggressive at the plate with just 17 walks and 36 strikeouts in 402 career plate appearances over two seasons. His bat-to-ball skills are buoyed by good hand speed and a flat bat path. His raw power and run speed are both average tools and he posted a maximum exit velocity of 111 mph and a 90th percentile of 103.4 last spring. Without a plus tool, previous college middle infield comparables selected during day one of the draft are hard to find. However, there are several similarities between Kilen and Luke Keaschall (2023, 2nd round, 49th overall). Keaschall had a plus to better run tool and a more advanced hit approach at the same age, while Kilen projects to play some shortstop at the pro level. Former Vol Maui Ahuna (2023, 4th round) is another comparable, but Ahuna ran a tick better and was a much better bet to stick at shortstop over the long term. With that written, don’t bet against Kilen to further improve his tools this spring, most likely his raw power and run speed, benefiting from their highly regarded strength and conditioning program.



Easton Carmichael, C/OF, Oklahoma- No. 82 on our big board, Carmichael showcased an advanced bat as a prep catcher with loud bat-to-ball via impressive hand speed at the Super 60. He also ran an eye-opening 6.62 laser-timed sixty and placed second at the event with a POP time range of 1.97-2.02. As a Sooner he has added the ability to play outfield to his resume while posting career numbers of a .340 batting average, 13 home runs and 112 RBI. Currently he’s on the cusp of Day One, knowing that college bats rise on draft day, making it even more likely that he will hear his name called on July 13.


Cade Climie, 3B, Houston- No. 135 on our draft board, Climie originally attended Texas A&M as a freshman. He transferred to Blinn CC (Tex.) after just one semester in College Station and hit the ground running for the 2024 NJCAA-I National Champions, earning MVP honors in Grand Junction while producing a .394 average with 20 home runs and 76 RBI on the season. The right-handed hitting Climie also stood out this past summer in the MLB Draft League, batting .352 in 19 games for State College and was recognized earlier this winter as one of the top impact Juco transfers. Standing 6-foot-2, 225 pounds there isn’t much projection remaining to his frame, but his present tools of power and hit ability carry his profile as an early round pick. Recent comparables include Max Anderson (2023, 2nd round, 45th overall) and Cole Mathis (2024, 2nd round, 54th overall).


Dallas Macias, OF, Oregon State- After a part-time role in the Beavers’ outfield as a freshman in 2023, Macias improved across the board as a sophomore, producing a .313/.388/.509 slash with 24 XBHs and nine stolen bases. The 6-foot, 200-pound left handed hitter has solid tools across the board and currently ranks No. 143 on our draft board.


BREAKOUT PICKS TO CLICK:

Dylan Carey, INF, Nebraska- The Huskers’ infielder was sophomore-eligible by age for the 2024 draft, but went unselected. Physically, he has good strength throughout his 6-foot-2, 205-pound frame. Hitting with a balanced setup and a line drive approach, there is some length to his swing that helps produce average raw power to his pull side. Carey will need to continue to improve his plate discipline after striking out 23.9% of the time last spring against a 6.4% walk rate before showing improvement with a 20.6% K rate vs 8.4% BB rate this past summer in the Cape. Defensively, he has played shortstop for the Huskers, but is best-suited for third base at the pro level with fringe arm strength and range.

Kaden Carpenter, OF, Utah- Standing 6-foot-5 and 235 pounds, Carpenter has an intimidating presence in the batter’s box. He made 44 starts a year ago for the Utes, posting a healthy .855 OPS and a .278 batting average. With above average run, throw and raw power tools he profiles well to right field which is where he’s projected to play this spring. The left-handed hitter showed flashes of getting to his upside in the Northwoods League this past summer, combining a .954 OPS with improved bat control (48 BBs / 46 Ks) and there’s reason to believe more slug could be on the horizon.


Luke Hanson, INF, Virginia- Hanson hit the ground running as a freshman with a .356/.473/.422 slash line in a part-time role consisting of 45 at-bats. He followed it up with a successful 2024 as the Hoos everyday third baseman, producing a .877 OPS in 183 plate appearances. A late season addition to Cotuit in the Cape this past summer he stepped in at shortstop and performed remarkably well. With sure hands and above average arm strength and range, he was errorless in 16 chances. He also batted .333 with a .469 OBP in 27 plate appearances. Hanson continues to improve year over year with the bat and he recently began to hit the ball to all fields with greater authority.

Gage Harrelson, OF, Florida State- Floating to 6.50 laser-timed sixty at the Super 60, good for second best at the event, the Georgia prep also unleashed an 89 mph max velocity throw from the outfield. After a highly successful freshman season in Lubbock (.324/.404/.441 over 283 plate appearances), Harrelson struggled as a sophomore posting a .245/.411/.311 slash in 106 at-bats. The 6-foot-3, 185 pounder’s top tool is his plus run tool and he has the versatility and arm strength to play all three outfield positions.


Ross Highfill, C, Mississippi State- Highfill has unique athleticism for the catching position and is tooled-up similar to former Bulldogs’ outfielder Dakota Jordan (2024, 4th round). Highfill ran a 6.59 at the Super 60 to start his day and maintained that head of steam by finding barrel after barrel from the right side in BP. His round of catcher defense was also excellent and he recorded several 85 mph throws down to second base. To this point in his college career the production hasn’t been there, but the tools are still present with plus run speed, plus raw power and plus-plus arm strength when fully healthy. After suffering an elbow injury and TJ surgery early in the 2024 spring season, Highfill put together a highly successful fall for the Bulldogs, despite battling a nagging hamstring. There’s reason to believe it’s all coming together, and if it does, he could realistically become a Day One selection.

Shai Robinson, SS, Illinois State- In what is looking like another Redbirds’ player development success story (Paul DeJong, Owen Miller, Joe Aeilts, John Rave, Ryan Cermak), Robinson has made strides to his entire game during his  two seasons at ISU. His plus arm strength is his top tool and he’s a true shortstop who projects to stay there in pro ball. He locks down his position with sure hands, good actions, solid average range and his excellent instincts are his carrying tool. He’s a below average runner down the line, but has a smooth, athletic stride underway. In the batter’s box he produced a .243/.366/.421 slash as a sophomore and his present strength is his ability to work the count and get on-base. There’s also developing raw power with buggywhip in his swing, and that power has taken a jump after breaking both hamate bones early in his ISU career. A bit under the national radar at this point, the 6-foot, 185-pound shortstop enters this spring as one of the top prospects in the Missouri Valley Conference.