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Signing Period - Division 1 Recruiting Class Breakdown

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The NCAA signing period is slated to start on November 13th. With the start of the signing period upon us, we look to break down each individual Division 1 commitment from in-state prospects, where they are headed and what tools they will bring with them.

* Schools are listed in alphabetical order
** Below we talk in-depth about each in-state prospect
*** Total Commits is reflective of commitments in the PBR Database

Central Michigan Chippewas

Overview: CMU is looking to build upon a tremendous 2019 season where they won the MAC, advanced to the NCAA Regional and knocked off ACC power Miami. Coach Bischel and staff have added three recruits could make an immediate impact.

• Total Commits: 11
• # Top 50 Ranked Players (Michigan): 3
• # Top 100 Ranked Players (Home State): 10
  
• # Nationally Ranked Players: 0
• Immediate Impact Player: Brendan Lowry
• Sleeper of the Class: Sandyn Cuthrell

Name	State	School	Class	Pos.
Danny Wuestenfeld	IL	Joliet Catholic	2020	1B
Connor Gill	IL	Oswego East	2020	RHP
Luke Scoles	MI	Gull Lake	2020	RHP
Tucker Hundley	OH	St. Xavier	2020	SS
Ben Vitas	IL	Providence Catholic	2020	SS
Colton Coca	WI	Case	2020	3B
Drew Stengren	IL	Cary-Grove	2020	C
Robby Morgan	OH	Groveport	2020	C
Sandyn Cuthrell	MI	Cass City	2020	SS
Jack Feely	IL	Normal University	2020	RHP
Brendan Lowry	MI	Livonia Churchill	2020	OF

Brendan Lowry OF / OF / Livonia Churchill, MI / 2020 Rankings  StateRank: 5 / POS: 1 Report: Lowry is one of the most dynamic prospects in the 2020 class. Strong arm with ball hawking skills in the OF. A left-handed hitter that shows the ability to hit for both average and power. Big time pop off the bat.

Luke Scoles RHP / OF / Gull Lake, MI / 2020 Rankings  StateRank: 22 / POS: 7 Report: Scoles has good blood lines his brother also pitched in the MAC conference for Toledo. Scoles has an advanced understanding of how to pitch. Simply stated he is a winner.

Sandyn Cuthrell SS / 2B / Cass City, MI / 2020 Rankings  StateRank: 26 / POS: 6 Report: Smooth fielding middle infielder with athleticism. Gap to gap approach at the plate with long levers. Athletic enough to possibly make a transition to the outfield.

Eastern Michigan Eagles

Overview: Eastern is a staff that provides four coaches with pro baseball experience. Over the past few years have been loading up talent and this year’s class lines up with more talented ball players.

• Total Commits: 6
• # Top 50 Ranked Players (Michigan): 4
• # Top 100 Ranked Players (Home State): 6
  
• # Nationally Ranked Players: 0
• Immediate Impact Player: Mark Kattula
• Sleeper of the Class: Jeremy Fuchs

Name	State	School	Class	Pos.
Jeremy Fuchs	MI	Plymouth	2020	LHP
Mark Kattula	MI	Stevenson	2020	3B
Cory Taylor	IN	Shelbyville	2020	SS
Alexander Forry	MI	Livonia Franklin	2020	RHP
Evan Sines	OH	Lancaster	2020	2B
Nicholas Chittum	MI	Grosse Ile	2020	RHP

Nicholas Chittum RHP / Grosse Ile, MI / 2020 Rankings  StateRank: 8 / POS: 2 Report: Chittum is a low 90’s arm that has a power curve. An aggressive pitcher that challenges hitters. Has gained attention from pro ball clubs the past year and could be a name called in the June draft.

Mark Kattula 3B / 1B / Stevenson, MI / 2020 Rankings  StateRank: 10 / POS: 1 Report: Kattula is a physically strong prospect that is what you’d call a professional hitter. He swings a powerful bat that will translate at any level. Athletic enough to also play corner OF.

Alexander Forry RHP / OF / Livonia Franklin, MI / 2020 Rankings  StateRank: 25 / POS: 9 Report: Forry is a 6-foot-3, 220 pound physically imposing pitcher. Has ran his fastball up to 91 mph with sink. Workhorse mentality on the hill.

Jeremy Fuchs LHP / OF / Plymouth, MI / 2020 Rankings  StateRank: 21 / POS: 3 Report: Fuchs is a long athletic prospect standing 6-foot-3, 160 pounds. Has wiry strength with a loose arm action. Has big time upside, that will allow him to continue to improve each year.

Michigan Wolverines

Overview: After a remarkable run to the NCAA National Championship finishing runner up the Wolverines look to continue their success. Michigan brings in three of the top four rated prospects in the state.

• Total Commits: 14
• # Top 50 Ranked Players (Michigan): 3
• # Top 100 Ranked Players (Home State): 13
  
• # Nationally Ranked Players: 8
• Immediate Impact Player: Dylan Stanton
• Sleeper of the Class: Ryan Zimmer

Name	State	School	Class	Pos.
Logan Wood	MI	St Mary's	2020	LHP
Owen Caissie	ON	Notre Dame	2020	OF
Trevor Kilinski	FL	Zeeland West	2020	3B
Tre Hondras	IL	Homewood-Flossmoor	2020	OF
Tyler Wiederstein	PA	Hempfield Area	2020	RHP
Dylan Stanton	MI	Gull Lake	2020	SS
Ryan Zimmer	MI	Saint Clair	2020	RHP
Holden Lazarus	NY	Ithaca	2020	OF
Connor O'Halloran	ON	St. Martin	2020	LHP
Chase Allen	CO	Regis Jesuit	2020	RHP
Patrick Mastrian	IN	Indianapolis Bishop Chatard	2020	RHP
RJ Moten	NJ	Delran	2020	OF
Carlos Anziani	NY	P27 Academy	2020	RHP
Ian Kennedy	GA	Whitfield Academy	2020	1B

Logan Wood LHP / OF / St Mary's, MI / 2020 Rankings  StateRank: 2 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 442 / POS: 48 Report: Wood has been one of the most dominant pitchers in the state since his freshman campaign. If you need a win there aren’t too many guys you can count on more that Wood. Last year dominated the Catholic League in route to a Division 2 State Title.

Dylan Stanton SS / 3B / Gull Lake, MI / 2020 Rankings  StateRank: 3 / POS: 2 OverallRank: 448 / POS: 90 Report: Stanton is by far one of the most consistent players in the 2020 class. He produces both in the field and at the plate. Has made a big impact since attending the Future Games and leading Team Michigan in hits back in 2017.

Ryan Zimmer RHP / 3B / Saint Clair, MI / 2020 Rankings  StateRank: 4 / POS: 1 Report: 6-foot-4, 195 pound long lean right hand pitcher shows loose arm actions with a low-90s fastball. High ceiling guy who should only improve. Will garner pro scout attention this spring.

Michigan State Spartans

Overview: The Spartans are looking to reload after losing several incoming as well as current players from the draft. The land four players in the top 20 for Michigan.

• Total Commits: 9
• # Top 50 Ranked Players (Michigan): 4
• # Top 100 Ranked Players (Home State): 9
  
• # Nationally Ranked Players: 0
• Immediate Impact Player: Dominic Hann
• Sleeper of the Class: Nick Powers

Name	State	School	Class	Pos.	Commitment
Nick Smith	WI	Waunakee	2020	RHP	Michigan State
Ernie Day	IL	Taft	2020	RHP	Michigan State
Dominic Hann	MI	Romeo	2020	RHP	Michigan State
Mitch Jebb	MI	Swan Valley	2020	SS	Michigan State
Nick Powers	MI	Flushing	2020	LHP	Michigan State
Brian Ross	MI	Saginaw Swan Valley	2020	RHP	Michigan State
Bryan Broecker	IL	Notre Dame	2020	C	Michigan State
Christian Williams	IN	Carmel	2020	C	Michigan State
Ganin Thompson	IA	Sioux Falls Washington	2020	RHP	Michigan State

Dominic Hann RHP / 3B / Romeo, MI / 2020 Rankings  StateRank: 11 / POS: 3 Report: Hann is a physically well put together prospect. Had a strong impression at the 2017 Future Games showing poise and command on the hill. Has been up to 89 mph while showing a four pitch mix.

Brian Ross RHP / OF / Saginaw Swan Valley, MI / 2020 Rankings  StateRank: 12 / POS: 4 Report: 6-foot-8, 211 pound multiple sport athlete plays CF when he’s not on the mound. Long legs has the impression he’s right on top of the hitter when he delivers. Fastball has been up to 88 mph with arm side run. High ceiling.

Mitch Jebb SS / RHP / Swan Valley, MI / 2020 Rankings  StateRank: 17 / POS: 5 Report: Athletic, fast twitch prospect shows good feel for the game. Shortstop with plus range and an above average throwing arm. Top of the order hitter that uses the entire field.

Nick Powers LHP / OF / Flushing, MI / 2020 Rankings  StateRank: 18 / POS: 2 Report: Powers is a crafty LHP with deception. Has a four pitch mix. Fastball is in the mid-80s with above average command. Big break on his curve along with a hard breaking slider.

Oakland University

Overview: Oakland University looks to rebound with another strong recruiting class after a 11-37 season last year. They have a couple All Horizon performers returning and have added four players in the top 50 in their recruiting class.

• Total Commits: 4
• # Top 50 Ranked Players (Michigan): 4
• # Top 100 Ranked Players (Home State): 4
  
• # Nationally Ranked Players: 0
• Immediate Impact Player: Avain Rivera
• Sleeper of the Class: Reagan Paulina

Name	State	School	Class	Pos.
Avain Rivera	MI	Dow	2020	OF
Liam Pollock	MI	Bishop Foley Catholic	2020	OF
Carson Collins	MI	Clio	2020	RHP
Reagan Paulina	MI	Detroit Catholic Central	2020	SS

Avain Rivera OF / Dow, MI / 2020 Rankings  StateRank: 13 / POS: 3 Report: Rivera is a power hitting corner outfielder. Has a feel for the barrel with ruthian power. Has the Future Games record for exit velocity posting a 108 mph exit velocity as a sophomore.

Liam Pollock OF / Bishop Foley Catholic, MI / 2020 Rankings  StateRank: 14 / POS: 4 Report: Pollock is a left-handed hitting outfielder with a high motor. Disciplined approach at the plate and rarely misses his pitch. Runs well enough to play all three outfield spots.

Carson Collins RHP / 2B / Clio, MI / 2020 Rankings  StateRank: 20 / POS: 6 Report: Collins is a 6-foot-2, 165 pound RHP projectable framed prospect. Has a fast arm with good movement on his pitches. Fastball has been up to 88 mph. Has good deception on the change up and depth on his breaking ball.

Reagan Paulina SS / 2B / Detroit Catholic Central, MI / 2020 Rankings  StateRank: 48 / POS: 9 Report: Paulina is a high motor smooth fielding middle infielder. Polished technique in the field with a quick release. Left hand hitter that has a line drive approach.

 Western Michigan

Overview: Coach Gernon and staff bring in a solid recruiting class with four Michigan guys during the early signing period. Their class addresses all areas of the game. Last season Western placed three guys on the All MAC conference team.

• Total Commits: 8
• # Top 50 Ranked Players (Michigan): 1
• # Top 100 Ranked Players (Home State): 6
  
• # Nationally Ranked Players: 0
• Immediate Impact Player: Luke Thelen
• Sleeper of the Class: Andrew Van Heck

Name	State	School	Class	Pos.
Joseph Shapiro	IL	Glenbrook South	2020	LHP
Tyler Overaitis	MI	Plymouth Salem	2020	C
Ryan Watt	IN	Mishawaka	2020	RHP
Luke Thelen	MI	Caledonia	2020	RHP
Andrew Van Heck	MI	Lake Orion	2020	OF
Cade Sullivan	IL	Metea Valley	2020	3B
Dylan Nevar	WI	Wisconsin Dells	2020	OF
Brendan Harrity	MI	Brighton	2020	SS

Luke Thelen RHP / 3B / Caledonia, MI / 2020 Rankings  StateRank: 33 / POS: 11 Report: Thelen has an ideal pitcher’s frame standing 6-foot-5, 215 pounds. A prospect that continues to get better each time we’ve seen him. Fastball has been up to 87 mph paired with a changeup and curve.

Tyler Overaitis C / SS / Plymouth Salem, MI / 2020 Rankings  StateRank: 68 / POS: 7 Report: Overaitis is a strong defensive catcher that understands how to control a pitching staff. Solid blocking skills and accurate throwing arm. Three year starting varsity catcher.

Andrew Van Heck OF / 1B / Lake Orion, MI / 2020 Rankings  StateRank: 52 / POS: 10 Report: Van Heck is a left hand throwing corner outfielder who also plays first base. Has good footwork around the bag and a polished approach in the outfield. At the plate swings from the right side with a level stroke. Line drive hitter.

Brendan Harrity SS / Brighton, MI / 2020 Report: Harrity is an athletic switch hitting middle infielder. Shows 6.8 sixty yard dash speed while posting a 90 mph exit velocity on both sides of the plate. Strong defender up the middle.