MD/DE Class of 2023 Rankings: Risers 1-50

June 13, 2022
Jamie Naill Jr
Maryland Scouting Director

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Today we dive deeper into the updated Maryland Class of 2023 Rankings with a look at the 15 players who rose significantly in the Top 50 of this latest edition. To view the complete Maryland Class of 2023 Rankings CLICK HERE.

RISERS IN THE UPDATED MD CLASS OF 2023 RANKINGS

Rank	Name	Position	High School	Year	Commitment
4	Amari Allen	LHP/1B	Sherwood	2023
6	Keegan Johnson	LHP	Urbana	2023	Ball State
11	Josh Skowronski	1B	St. John's Catholic Prep	2023	Kentucky
15	Jai Sample	RHP/SS	James M. Bennett	2023
22	Nick Pratt	C	Indian Creek	2023	UMBC
27	Ethan Ruiz	SS	John Carroll	2023
29	Seamus Patenaude	3B/RHP	Severna Park	2023
30	Riley Smith	SS/OF	Urbana	2023
31	EJ Hankerson	OF	Calvert Hall	2023
32	Lion Gardiner	RHP	Walt Whitman	2023
41	Cole Swift	SS	Snow Hill	2023
45	Leo Foust	OF	Loyola-Blakefield	2023
47	Ryan Perry	RHP/SS	Calvert Hall	2023
49	Griffin Shirk	OF	John Carroll	2023
50	Aidan Brinsfield	RHP	Parkside	2023

VIDEO SPOTLIGHTS

Amari Allen LHP / 1B / Sherwood , MD / 2023

? from ‘23 LHP @PBR_Uncommitted Amari Allen (@Woodbaseball1)

Tough 3/4 slot working quick thru release. Feel for the 3 pitch mix, pounding the zone early and often.

FB: 87-90, T91, T92 run/sink
BB: 74-76
CH: 80-82@ShooterHunt @PBRMaryland @prepbaseball pic.twitter.com/Nf2fjn1Civ
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) April 28, 2022

? #PBRBombSquad ?

‘23 1B Amari Allen @amariallen17 just UNLOADED on one for a go ahead grand slam for @Woodbaseball1

Simple, quiet w/ lift thru contact. Plenty of ? to the pull side. Swing has looked strong all day@prepbaseball @PBRMaryland @PBR_Uncommitted @jerry_shank pic.twitter.com/x7C7XQxQJ0
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) March 21, 2022

Keegan Johnson LHP / OF / Urbana, MD / 2023

‘23 LHP @BallStateBB commit Keegan Johnson (@urbanabaseball)

FB exploding out of the hand, pounding the zone to both sides of the plate. Mixing in the CH and CB, showcasing excellent feel for the big 12/6 ?

FB: 87-89, T90
CB: 71-73
CH: 75@prepbaseball @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/5SojKkgBOa
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) April 14, 2022

Josh Skowronski 1B / St. John's Catholic Prep, MD / 2023

? #PBRBombSquad ?

‘23 1B @UKBaseball commit Josh Skowronski @skowronski_josh just BLASTED one deep over the wall in RCF

Physical frame, creates excellent lift w/ smooth actions. Quick, fluid hands

5-0 @SJCPAthletics in the 4th@jerry_shank @PBRMaryland pic.twitter.com/xpAiAdLdcM
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) April 27, 2022

Jai Sample SS / RHP / James M. Bennett , MD / 2023

‘23 Jai Sample has dealed today, he just got through his 6th inning of work as the Score is 5-3 Bennett still headed to the top of the 7th

FB:88-90 top 91
CB: 71-73@JNaill8 @PBRMaryland pic.twitter.com/OegCXECu41
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) May 16, 2022

Tons of ? from ‘23 @PBR_Uncommitted RHP Jai Sample (@JMBBaseball)

Long, loose AA showcasing quick arm speed thru release. FB exploding out of the hand to both sides, mixing in a tight BB for K’s

FB: 88-90, T91
CB: 70-72@ShooterHunt @PBRMaryland @JNaill8 pic.twitter.com/rrHNuRh5rU
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) May 5, 2022

Nick Pratt C / OF / Indian Creek, MD / 2023

Another absolute ? off the bat of ‘23 @PBR_Uncommitted C Nick Pratt @NickPratt2023 (@ICSEaglesBB)

Consistent LOUD contact, showcasing present ? to the pull side w/ much more to come. Whippy bat speed… a ton to like on both sides. 2B here@PBRMaryland pic.twitter.com/qv6ejKpDEw
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) May 3, 2022

Another look at ‘23 C Nick Pratt (@ICSEaglesBB)

The @PBR_Uncommitted catcher consistently peppers the middle of the field w/ loud, hard contact. Hands work strong and quick. A ton to like on both sides of the ball@PBRMaryland @NickPratt2023 pic.twitter.com/eRVsb4G2U7
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) April 27, 2022

Ethan Ruiz SS / 2B / John Carroll, MD / 2023

After a bloop RBI 2B from Griffin Shirk, ‘23 @PBR_Uncommitted SS Ethan Ruiz laces an RBI single to LCF to extend the @JC_Baseball_ lead to 7-2

The ? continues on the athletic SS, consistently staying middle w/ the approach. Impact guy on both sides

Heading to T7@PBRMaryland pic.twitter.com/ZpDUhHpmGA
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) May 13, 2022

. @JC_Baseball_ come out of the gate hot in the 1st, headlined by this RBI single off the bat of ‘23 SS Ethan Ruiz

Short, compact stroke, staying level thru the zone w/ nice extension. Simple, consistent middle of the field approach. A ton to like on both sides@PBRMaryland pic.twitter.com/6hC6jDd07p
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) May 2, 2022

? ‘23 SS Ethan Ruiz @EthanRuiz25 (@JC_Baseball_) at it again

Ambushes a 3-0 FB and sends a ? down the RF line off the base of the wall for an RBI 2B. Quick, whippy barrel action w/ fluid actions @PBR_Uncommitted @PBRMaryland pic.twitter.com/aU99wyh3nh
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) May 2, 2022

Seamus Patenaude 3B / RHP / Severna Park, MD / 2023

Intriguing look at ‘23 @PBR_Uncommitted RHP/3B Seamus Patenaude @SeamusPatenaude (Severna Park @east_prime)

Clean arm swing, working the FB to both sides, mixing a tight 11/5 CB for K’s. Intent, strong lower half

FB: 85-86, T87 (2X)
CB: 70-72@PBRMaryland #PBRMDOpen pic.twitter.com/HkEgOUu8BS
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) June 5, 2022

Riley Smith OF / SS / Urbana, MD / 2023

‘23 SS/OF @PBR_Uncommitted Riley Smith (@urbanabaseball) w/ an inside the park HR

Gets to top speed quickly, showcasing his whole field LD approach here w/ a bullet down the RF line. A ton to like on both sides of the ball@PBRMaryland @jerry_shank pic.twitter.com/UIPpwYHfdk
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) April 14, 2022

? ‘23 SS/OF @riley_smith_15 (@urbanabaseball) continues his onslaught at the dish today.

Uber-athletic w/ evident strength in the stroke. Stock continues to sky rocket for the uncommitted Junior@PBR_Uncommitted @prepbaseball @PBRMaryland @jerry_shank https://t.co/CY0dyEEy4D pic.twitter.com/CJ89M5WeYB
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) April 14, 2022

EJ Hankerson OF / 2B / Calvert Hall, MD / 2023

.@CHCBaseball_ tie it up in the B2. EJ Hankerson puts runners on the corners for the Cardinals and they would tie it up later on a pass ball. Score 2-2 after 2. @PBRMaryland pic.twitter.com/lm6MocyGZR
— Jerry Shank (@jerry_shank) March 19, 2022

Lion Gardiner RHP / SS / Walt Whitman, MD / 2023

‘23 RHP @PBR_Uncommitted Lion Gardiner (@WWVikesBaseBall)

Athletic mover on the bump, working w/ intent. Working the FB to both sides effectively at 84-86, mixing in a bigger 11/5 CB w/ solid feel at 69-71. SL playing tight at 74-75@PBRMaryland #PBRIsThere pic.twitter.com/hmAeasRhcw
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) April 9, 2022

Stock continues to rise for ‘23 RHP Lion Gardiner @LionGardiner (@WWVikesBaseBall)

Athletic, durable frame w/ quick AA and intent. FB comes out well, tunneling the SL nicely for strikes

FB: 86-87
SL: 73-74
CB: 64-65@PBRMaryland @PBR_Uncommitted #MDPASII pic.twitter.com/LVCBe9yX82
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) February 22, 2022

Cole Swift SS / C / Snow Hill, MD / 2023

Increasingly impressed w/ ‘23 SS/C Cole Swift @Coleswift16 (@SnowHillBaseba1 @east_prime)

Barrel awareness and aggressiveness is evident w/ strength to the gaps and alleys. Unloads on this FB for a ✌️ RBI triple to LCF@PBRMaryland #PBRMDOpen pic.twitter.com/ESS5q1oFZZ
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) June 5, 2022

A ton to like in ‘23 SS Cole Swift @Coleswift16 (@SnowHillBaseba1 @east_prime)

Like the rhythm at the dish, showcasing strength to the pull side w/ a whole field LD approach. Athletic, wiry frame w/ strength@PBRMaryland #PBRMDOpen pic.twitter.com/CnMVRnvLYg
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) June 4, 2022

We have a ?#PBRBombSquad? alert as ‘23 Cole Swift crushes this pitch over the left field monster to add to @SnowHillBaseba1 lead.

3-1 Snow Hill headed to the 6th@JNaill8 @PBRMaryland pic.twitter.com/lACRhMQ1lk
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) May 18, 2022

Leo Foust OF / 2B / Loyola-Blakefield, MD / 2023

Really nice actions from ‘23 OF Leo Foust @FoustLeo (@BaseballDons)

Quick, whippy bat speed, creating nice extension thru contact. Explosive lower half, consistently showing strength to the pull side. 6.90 60 Yard and 94 mph EV per @TrackManBB @PBRMaryland #MidAtlStateGames pic.twitter.com/9HB2XvAtEg
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) November 7, 2021

? Fire me up early in the AM!!

‘23 OF Leo Foust @FoustLeo (@BaseballDons) ambushes an outside FB and laces a triple into RCF. Has transferred extremely well to game action after a well rounded day yesterday @PBRMaryland #MidAtlStateGames @kcbamaboy13 pic.twitter.com/4i7doO2fOF
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) November 7, 2021

Ryan Perry SS / RHP / Calvert Hall, MD / 2023

‘23 RHP Ryan Perry @Ryancpss (@east_prime)

Filling it up early and often, showcasing strong feel for the FB/SL. Up-tempo, close to over the top. Weak contact induced

FB: 84-85, T86
SL: 74-76@PBRMaryland #PBRMDOpen pic.twitter.com/d1roaVMEpE
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) June 4, 2022

Griffin Shirk 1B / OF / John Carroll, MD / 2023

There is a ton to like out of ‘23 @PBR_Uncommitted Griffin Shirk (@JC_Baseball_)

Notches his 2nd knock so far thru 2 innings, this time a 3B to RCF. Hands are loose and quick, working on time consistently. Strong LD tendencies to the whole field@PBRMaryland pic.twitter.com/0kvgIOyOT2
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) May 2, 2022

Aidan Brinsfield RHP / 1B / Parkside , MD / 2023

‘23 RHP @PBR_Uncommitted Aidan Brinsfield @AidanBrinsfield (@P_RamsBaseball)

Extremely efficient 1st IP, working excellent feel for the FB/CB mix. Clean, shorter arm swing, moving the FB in/out w/ a devastating tight 11/5 CB

FB: 84-85, T86
CB: 72-74@MSABC1 #MSABCFutures pic.twitter.com/n6OaYyVTYa
— Jamie Naill Jr (@JNaill8) June 11, 2022

‘22 Aidan Brinsfield of @P_RamsBaseball is dealing early so far. Smooth delivery with a power fastball and Curveball 1-2 punch

FB: 85-87
CB: 71-73

Still 0-0 After 2@JNaill8 @PBRMaryland pic.twitter.com/Tuh5LbAZCm
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) April 1, 2022