Although the dates and total rounds of the upcoming draft remain unknown, our experts have created a list of projected Draft Selection order that includes three Nevada natives earning a spot in the Top-200. Arizona Wildcat catcher and Bishop Gorman product, Austin Wells, tops the list of Nevadans at #27 overall on the top available prospect, followed by Oregon State left-handed pitcher and Reno Husky, Christian Chamberlain, at #113 and finally Bishop Gorman product and #1 ranked Nevada 2020, Carson Wells, at #134. Each of these positions are subject to change as the Draft approaches.

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AUSTIN WELLS

PBR Director of College Scouting, David Seifert - Draft Report

Wells enjoyed a breakout freshman campaign in Tucson last spring, slashing .353/.462/.552 with more walks (46) than strikeouts (43) in 277 plate appearances. The 6-foot-2, 205-pound backstop kept that offensive magic going last summer in the Cape, slashing .308/.389/.526 with seven home runs over 180 plate appearances. He followed his all-star summer with more high-level production and a .375/.527/.589 slash line in 15 games this spring. Wells gets good natural lift and possesses the bat speed and core strength to produce plus raw power and drive balls in the opposite field gap as effectively as he can go out front and pull the ball with authority. He manages the strike zone well, working counts effectively to find pitches to drive while also taking the free pass when available. Defensively, he’s a capable backstop with solid hands and footwork along with an ability to break off consistent 2.0 pop times, though his arm strength is now more fringe average and not nearly what he showed as a prep. Now an eligible sophomore, Wells will likely be considered in the middle of the first round for a club that believes he could develop into an adequate defender behind the dish. He is also the older brother of OF Carson Wells (Bishop Gorman HS, NV), who sits at No. 135 on this list.

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CHRISTIAN CHAMBERLAIN

PBR Director of College Scouting, David Seifert - Draft Report

Chamberlain has a lightning-quick arm and had always shown electric stuff out of the bullpen. This spring he has moved into the Friday starter role and proved that he can maintain the quality of his stuff throughout, despite his undersized stature at 5-foot-10, 175 pounds. He racked up 12 strikeouts over 5.1 scoreless innings at Mississippi State, pitching at 92-94 mph for the first two innings, then settling in comfortably at 90-93 into the sixth. His calling card is his breaking ball, which ranged from 75-79 mph, usually showing sharp 12-to-6 break and excellent depth. It’s a consistently solid-average offering that flashes plus, a true swing-and-miss pitch. Chamberlain’s size might give scouts pause about investing a high pick in him, but his pure stuff, extreme competitiveness, excellent poise and good delivery make him an easy top five round talent regardless.

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CARSON WELLS

PBR National Supervisor, Nathan Rode, and PBR National Crosschecker, Shooter Hunt - Coffee and Curveballs 

"(NR) We have Carson Wells out of Nevada, younger brother of Austin Wells who is currently at Arizona. A left handed hitter, twitchy guy, quick hands, really loose at the plate. (SH) Above average to plus runner, we saw him at Area Code Games and he definitely stood out there. He looks the part of a pro prospect and is going to be a tough guy to get on campus because he just looks the part right now. You want to get him into the farm system and get him as many at-bats as you can."

 

PBR Nevada Scouting Director, Brett Harrison - Draft Report

USC recruit and Area Code Games standout, Carson Wells, is an above average athlete with PBR Verified 6.46 speed that he uses to amplify each part of his game. The Bishop Gorman product come from a storied program that has produced multiple big leaguers in recent history, including MLB All-Star, Joey Gallo. Wells has a track record of his impressive hit tool, going 4 for 9 at the Area Code games last August with his above average hand speed as well as his ability to drive the ball from gap to gap. Defensively, he can hold down a premium position in centerfield with his above average first step and quality routes to the ball complemented by an arm that has been up to 85 mph from the outfield. Wells comes from excellent baseball bloodlines with his is brother, Austin Wells, projected be selected early on in the draft. The brother’s do possess some similar characteristics at the plate with Carson being slightly behind in the power department, but projects to add that to his game as he continues developing physically.

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The Underclass Top Prospect Games is an INVITE ONLY event featuring top 2021 prospects from around the state. The event will take place on Tuesday, June 30 - Wednesday, July 1 at UNLV Players will participate in a pro-style workout, followed by simulated game-play. 

The event is limited in the number of participants.  Pitchers will be evaluated/videoed during live game action. Rosters will be organized/built by specific positions to maximize playing time/exposure for each player. If you want to take advantage of this opportunity, please get your registration in as soon as possible, as roster spots are limited, both by total quantity and by position.