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Class of 2023 Player Rankings (April)

The Fall/Winter have proved valuable for many 2023 prospects, with many names coming off the board to some of the top programs around the nation. Throughout the year we have traveled across the region to showcases and games.

That being said, we have had the pleasure of seeing a number of solid players this past year. Prospects are popping up left and right, making velocity jumps, improving 60-yard dash times and showing more power with the bat.

Below we will take a look at "What's New At The Top”, “The Risers”, "Guys To Keep An Eye On This Upcoming Summer" and some of the top uncommitted prospects by position.

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What’s new at the top?

Alfredo Velazquez OF / LHP / Brother Rice, MI / 2023 Rankings  StateRank: 8 / POS: 1 Report: Velazquez is a 5-foot-8, 145 pound high skilled two-way freshman. In the outfield he has a quick first step while taking proper angles working towards the ball showcasing a throwing arm with carry at 85 mph. At the plate he is a gap to gap guy that does not get cheated, truly has a feel for his barrel at an early age. On the bump has a three pitch mix with a sharp biting curve, and has run his fastball up to 82 mph. Also runs a 6.87 sixty on laser.

Ryan Mooney OF / RHP / Orchard Lake St. Mary's Prep, MI / 2023 Rankings  StateRank: 10 / POS: 3 Report: Mooney is a 6-foot-2, 142 pound outfield prospect that has a plenty of game. Big time athlete plays football, baseball, as well as track and field. Shows good speed running a 6.83 on a laser while throwing 82 mph from the OF. Projects as a centerfield type and a top of the order hitter that sprays line drives posting an 88 mph exit velocity.

Risers

Carson Smith OF / RHP / Grandville, MI / 2023 Rankings  StateRank: 11 / POS: 4 Report: Smith is a 6-foot-2, 185 pound two way prospect that may be the most polished hitter in the class. Fast hands at the plate, consistently barrels the ball to all fields. Posted an 86 mph exit velocity. Shows clean actions in the outfield throwing 83 mph. On the hill he was also able to display  a three pitch mix with a lot of strikes.

Joshua Klug 3B / C / Traverse City Central, MI / 2023 Rankings  StateRank: 18 / POS: 2 Report: Klug is a 5-foot-11, 185 pound catcher that also plays the hot corner. His bat plays regardless of grad class. Big time raw power at the plate with some lift in his swing posting an 94 mph exit velocity. Had a 2.06-2.13 pop time while throwing 86 mph across the infield from third base.

Sawyer Peterson SS / 2B / Grandville, MI / 2023 Rankings  StateRank: 27 / POS: 3 Report: Peterson is a 5-foot-11, 165 pound middle infield prospect that dazzled during the Diamonds scout day. Posted an impressive 88 mph across the infield that puts inline with only 34 others across the country to throw 88 mph or higher in the 2023 class. Shows fast hands at the plate as well with the ability to go to the opposite field, posted an 87 mph exit velocity.

The Arms

Kyle Remington OF / RHP / Grand Rapids Christian, MI / 2023 Rankings  StateRank: 13 / POS: 5 Report: Remington is a 5-foot-11, 150 pound RHP that shows potential with the bat as well. Threw 86 mph from the outfield. On the mound he excels showing above average command with arm whip. Fastball was 80-84 mph with an advanced slider showcasing a later break and change up with deception.

Amare Snowden OF / LHP / Roseville, MI / 2023 Rankings  StateRank: 14 / POS: 6 Report: Snowden is a 6-foot-1, 165 pound prospect that has gained a lot of recognition on the grid iron, and has a high ceiling on the diamond as well. Slings the ball from the left side with a lot of movement. Fastball was up to 81 mph with natural left hand movement.

Jack Jones RHP / 3B / University Liggett, MI / 2023 Rankings  StateRank: 12 / POS: 2 Report: Jones is a 6-foot-3, 175 pound right hand pitcher with a tall projectable frame. Showcased an 86 mph exit velocity while swinging a wood bat. On the mound showcases good leg drive off the mound throwing downhill with an easy arm action. Fastball has arm side run sitting 84-85 mph, along with a late breaking slider and sinking change up.

Top Uncommitted Prospects by Position

• Top Right-Handed Pitchers: Jack Jones, Kyle Remington, Wells Graham
• Top Left-Handed Pitchers: Amare Snowden, Andrew Hill, Ty Uchman
• Top Catching Prospects: Sebastian Jaimes, Noah Miller
• Top Corner Infielders: Jarren Purify, Evan Haeger, Joshua Klug
• Top Middle Infielders: Sawyer Peterson, Abel Gutierrez, Tait Picot
• Top Outfielders: Carson Smith, Ryan Mooney, Oliver Service
• Top Two-Way Prospects: Alfredo Velazquez, Drew Titsworth, Evan Langlois

Michigan Class of 2023 rankings

Rank		Name	State	School	Class	Pos	Commitment
1		Blake Grimmer	MI	Spring Lake	2023	SS	Tennessee
2		Jarren Purify	MI	University Liggett	2023	3B
3		Parker Picot	MI	Rochester Adams	2023	SS	Alabama
4		Sebastian Jaimes	MI	Western international	2023	C
5		Kyle Crow	MI	Fenton	2023	RHP	Louisville
6		Noah Miller	MI	Monroe	2023	C
7		Jacob Brown	MI	Greenhills	2023	2B	West Virginia
8		Alfredo Velazquez	MI	Brother Rice	2023	OF
9		Evan Haeger	MI	Detroit Catholic Central	2023	OF
10		Ryan Mooney	MI	Orchard Lake St. Mary's Prep	2023	OF

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