Lucas Kelly has two-way ability as a third baseman and righthander and brings power in both roles. Hes electric at his best, but like many big prep pitchers, he needs to improve his consistency to reach his ceiling. Hitters: Catcher Ross Highfill (257) is a good athlete with a strong arm, giving him all the tools to develop into a standout defender. Recruiting coordinator: Monte Lee Top recruit: Eli Jerzembeck, RHP (No. His fastball gets up to 95 mph and he pairs it with a cutter. Team-by-team breakdowns of the best 2023 classes can be found here. Recruiting coordinator:Kevin McMullanTop recruit: Jack OConnor, RHP (No. The lefthanded hitter has a good approach at the plate and is a versatile defender. Overview:UCLA a year ago landed the No. Recruiting coordinator: Bryant Gaines Top recruit: Walker Jenkins, OF Overview: UNC has a bigger class in preparation for losing several players to the draft and graduation following the 2023 season. He has serious raw power but isnt an all-or-nothing hitter, also displaying solid bat control. (Roselle, NJ), Imhotep Institute 193). Righthander Gage Wood has a low-90s fastball and good feel for spinning his breaking ball. (Richmond, VA), Brother Rice Overview: The Razorbacks bring in another strong class thats especially heavy on high-upside position players. controls his solid three-pitch mix well and his fastball sits around 90 mph. He has an exciting fastball-curveball combination and can run his fastball into the low 90s. Catcher Karson Bowen has a long track record both in high school and with USA Baseball. He is a good athlete, has above-average speed, can play anywhere on the infield and has a good righthanded swing. Righthander Christian Foutch is a good athlete with a fastball that gets up to 94 mph. In order to create the most comprehensive Team Recruiting Ranking without any notion of bias, 247Sports Team Recruiting Ranking is solely based on the 247Sports Composite Rating. Hes a good athlete and an above-average runner whos coming off an impressive spring at the plate. 157) Overview: After a disappointing last-place finish in the SEC West in 2022coming on the heels of the 2021 national championshipMississippi State brings a massive, talented class to Starkville. He can do a little bit of everything on the diamond. Hes made strides over the last year and offers still more upside. He mixes in a slider and a changeup, but neither is as advanced as his fastball. Righthander Luke Fernandez has a powerful arm, and his fastball reaches 95 mph. 152). Shortstop Ivan Arias is undersized at 5-foot-8, 170 pounds but stands out for his glove and feel at the plate. Hitters:Moore was one of the best prep hitters in the country. Righthander Adrian Siravo, a junior college transfer, last year was an all-star in the Cape Cod League. In order to create the most comprehensive Team Recruiting Ranking without any notion of bias, 247Sports Team Recruiting Ranking is solely based on the 247Sports Composite Rating. Below is a graphical representation of how our formula works. Overview: Vanderbilt had the No. Jared Thomas has made some big strides over the last year and brings an intriguing skill set to the lineup. He has big power potential, though there are some rough edges in his game to hone. Now, the Ducks have their first top-five class since 2010. Righthander Isaac Hill has a projectable build and attacks hitters with a promising fastball-curveball combination. (Bloomfield Hills, MI), Fairfax Senior Catcher Will Vierling (205) is a lefthanded hitter with a disciplined approach at the plate and some projectable power. Barfield isnt quite as projectable but has an above-average breaking ball that can be a weapon for him. Righthander Toran OHarran missed most of the summer due to injury but at his best can throw his fastball in the low 90s. The class is deeper on the mound, but the Gators also landed some high-end position players. He too has some further refinement necessary but has starter traits. Shortstop Nico Senese is a standout defender who has all the tools to play shortstop. He has power stuff and a strong build (6-foot-4, 215 pounds). Lefthander Bradley Loftin (264) came on strong this spring and ran his fastball up to 95 mph. Lefthander Brant Hogue and righthander Evan OToole were teammates at Iowa Western JC and now transfer together to Oklahoma State. Righthander Aiden Moffett (495) has a big build and a powerful fastball that has made a jump in the last year, reaching 97 mph. He attacks hitters with a good fastball-slider combination, and he can get swings and misses, though he does need to refine his control. He was slowed this spring by a wrist injury but played well this summer in the West Coast League. The 2022-23 Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball team represents the University of Kansas in the 2022-23 NCAA Division I men's basketball season, which is the Jayhawks' 125th basketball season. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Grubbs has a good sinker-slider combination and is reminiscent of Tristan Stevens. His fastball this spring touched 100 mph and sat 93-95. Outfielder Max Belyeu (167) has big offensive upside thanks to his smooth lefthanded swing and power potential. Pitchers: Righthander Ben Chestnutt comes to Miami following an All-American season at Central Florida JC, which he helped to the Junior College World Series. He missed this spring due to Tommy John surgery, but at his best he controls his three-pitch mix well. But it is Caraway that leads the way thanks to his toolsy, athletic profile that should help him make an instant impact in Corvallis. 149) Overview: Even after losing a few recruits in the draft, including first-rounder Cam Collier, the Cardinals still pulled in a big, strong class that is the highest ranked in program history. Hes a good athlete who offers a lot of versatility defensively. Pitchers: Lefthander Cade Fisher (221) has a projectable look and stands out for his control, which was among the best in the prep class. (Gladstone, NJ), Perry The 247Sports rankings are determined by our recruiting analysts after countless hours of personal observations, film evaluation and input from our network of scouts. Catcher Cal Stark, a junior college transfer, gives the Volunteers more depth behind the plate. This is the Tigers third No. 81) Overview: The former Florida State staff signed a top-20 class last fall and despite a coaching change that brought Link Jarrett and his staff to Tallahassee from Notre Dame, the class remains largely intact. Catcher Ethan Frey (499) gives the class even more depth behind the plate, though he also has the athleticism to play the outfield or first base. 1 - 50. (Wichita, KS), Duncanville His speed, power and bat speed make for an exciting combination and hes a solid defensive infielder. Infielder Fisher Ingersoll (334) is a standout athlete who was also rated as a three-star wide receiver by 247 Sports. Hes a versatile defender with the athleticism to play anywhere on the infield. The Hurricanes 2022 group is another talented one thats especially strong in position players. Hes played mostly third base in high school and might be able to stay at the position, but his bat would still profile if he moves to an outfield corner or first base. Righthander Dax Dathe, a junior college transfer, has a strong frame at 6-foot-3, 200 pounds and a good fastball-slider combination. Below is a graphical representation of how our formula works. Catcher Luke Heyman (234) was in the mix as the best catcher in the prep class. (La Porte, IN), Kenwood Academy Hes a steady defender, has above-average speed and a simple righthanded swing that has helped him build a long track record of success. L West Colerain20200828 0020. He offers a lot of upside and a promising three-pitch arsenal. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports, Jul 20, 2022; Atlanta, GA, USA; The Florida Gators helmet on the stage during SEC Media Days at the College Football Hall of Fame. 2023 ESPN Point guards. Lefthander Taber Fast has a projectable build at 6-foot-2, 192 pounds and has good feel on the mound. (Dacula, GA), Plano Hes a good athlete, receives well and has solid arm strength, all tools that play well behind the plate. He played a lot of basketball growing up and is still a little raw on the mound, but if he can refine some of his rough edges, he has all the tools to make a big jump in Stillwater. (Waukee, IA), Southern California Academy Luke is a powerful lefthanded hitter with good bat-to-ball skills who profiles as a corner infielder. He gets swings and misses with both pitches and has performed at a high level, but his control is not as advanced as his stuff. NA. Righthander Bryce Jenkins, another junior college transfer, stands out for his tight slider and a fastball that gets up to 94 mph. Infielder Tracer Lopez has an advanced feel at the plate and the lefthanded hitter makes a lot of hard contact. Hitters: Henry Godbout (354) came on strong this year, starting with a player of the year season as a prep star in Tennessee. As a result, the Cardinal bring in the top-ranked prep player not to sign in Moore and have a top-25 class for the third time in four years. His control and deception makes for a tough at-bat. Nate Chester, a junior college transfer, can play anywhere on the infield and has an advanced approach at the plate. 1 recruiting class in the country. He has plus raw power and still has some room to add more strength as he physically matures. Hitters: Cyr does a lot of things well on the diamond and has a hard-nosed mentality. Holcombe is still a bit raw, but his upside is massive. The class has an impressive depth of talent and brings difference makers to Eugene, especially among position players. He pairs it with a hard slider and there could be still more in the tank as he previously was more focused on hitting. Aidan Teel, the younger brother of Cavaliers slugger Kyle Teel, graduated high school a year early. He was ranked as the No. (Pickerington, OH), West Linn Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports, Purdue wide receiver Milton Wright (0) is stopepd by Wisconsin cornerback Caesar Williams (21) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021 at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette.Cfb Purdue Vs Wisconsin, Dec 29, 2021; New York, NY, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies quarterback Tahj Bullock (15) runs the ball as Maryland Terrapins defensive back Devyn King (29) and linebacker Gereme Spraggins (21) pursue during the second half of the 2021 Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium. Infielder Jack Reynolds is a lefthanded hitter with good bat-to-ball skills. Outfielder DeAmez Ross has quick hands and a good approach at the plate, consistently spraying line drives. (North Richland Hills, TX), Bishop Walsh School (Napa, CA), Centennial Hes got a strong track record of hitting and offers some power, speed and defensive versatility. Four-year transfers. Outfielder Keenan Proctor is a plus runner and has a short, quick lefthanded swing. Hes still a bit raw on the diamond but has impressive tools. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports, Sep 22, 2018; Knoxville, TN, USA; The 102,455 sign which is the seating capacity in Neyland Stadium and the Power T logo on the south entrance at Neyland Stadium at a game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Florida Gators. If hes able to add strength as he physically matures, he could break out. The definitive source for all Rivals news. This is another strong class for the Volunteers, especially among position players. Each recruit is weighted in the rankings according to a, Readers familiar with the Gaussian distribution formula will note that we use a varying value for. Hes a good athlete with power potential and is solid defensively at the hot corner and on the mound can run his fastball up to 90 mph. Pitchers: Quinn came on strong in the spring and has an ultra-projectable look at 6-foot-6, 200 pounds. Alabama leads the way according to 247Sportsas the Crimson Tide have locked in four five-star recruits in the cycle. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports, Aug 28, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Nebraska head coach Scott Frost watches his team in the first quarter with Illinois at Memorial Stadium. He throws a lot of strikes and projects to add more velocity as he physically matures. The Hawaii native instead comes to Stillwater following an impressive summer in the West Coast League that saw him hit eight home runs in 33 games. The righthanded hitter has a sound approach and makes a lot of contact. Curtis has electric speed and also ran track in high school. (Mount Pleasant, UT), Moline Sr Recruiting coordinator: Rich Dorman and Ryan GipsonTop recruit:Gavin Turley, OF (No. (Riverside, CA), Notre Dame Righthander Jaren Warwick attacks hitters with a mid-90s fastball and a good slider. (Atlanta, GA), Waukee Senior As a hitter, he has a quick righthanded swing, consistently puts the barrel on the ball and makes a lot of hard contact. NA NA NA. Hes focused on baseball now and brings solid lefthanded power. He has upside to develop as a catcher, but hes athletic enough to play first base or an outfield corner. Outfielder Vincent Fattore has a fast, whippy lefthanded swing. He has plus speed (he stole 28 bases in 43 games this summer) and good on-base skills. He played a lot of basketball growing up and is still just learning on the mound. On the mound, his fastball gets up to 93 mph with more to come and he has some feel for spinning his breaking ball. Nationally, the usual players have been dominating on the circuit. Like Garate, third baseman Drew Smith (214) stands out for his defense and a strong spring elevated his profile. The Mustangs won 56-9.Hof 7280 2, Apr 23, 2022; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Utes head coach Kyle Whittingham looks on during the second half of the Utah Spring Football Game at RiceEccles Stadium. Pitchers: Righthander Zane Petty this spring made a jump and was drafted by the Brewers in the 13th round but did not sign. Nationally, the usual players have been dominating on the circuit. Its easy to dream on Shores thanks to his size, stuff and athleticism. (Beaumont, TX), Legacy Early College After losing several players from this years title-winning team, the Rebels will be looking to the newcomers to fit in quickly. 3 LSU 157.44. Outfielder Tafton Hensley (433), a junior college transfer, has an exciting combination of bat speed and plus running ability. Hitters: Flores has smooth actions at shortstop, soft hands and a plus armall the tools needed to play shortstop. Catcher Rylan Galavan is a good athlete and has strong catch-and-throw skills. Catcher Dylan Maxcey has plus arm strength behind the plate and the righthanded hitter has promising offensive tools. For 2023, however, the Razorbacks have signed the No. His fastball gets into the low 90s now to go with a good changeup and breaking ball. The righthanded hitter has a good approach at the plate and some pop in his bat to go with the defensive tools to stay at shortstop. (Joliet, IL), Pewaukee Righthander Drake Flowers has a big, projectable build at 6-foot-5, 217 pounds and a solid three-pitch mix. He pairs it with a promising breaking ball and is a good athlete. His fastball works in the upper 80s and he pairs it with a hard slider. Outfielders Mic Paul and Zeb Ruddell have promising lefthanded swings. He has room to fill out his 6-foot-3 frame and could grow into more power down the line. He has solid bat-to-ball skills but will need to add strength to improve his impact at the plate. Pitchers: Righthander Nick Dugan stands out for his pitchability and three-pitch arsenal. Righthanders Kade Shatwell and Manning West give the class two more high-upside arms, though they have some rough edges to hone. Revisiting the Padres 2022 MLB draft class after the conclusion of the minor league season. Recruiting coordinator: Karl Nonemaker Top recruit: Kevin McGonigle, SS Overview: After bringing in a top-10 2022 class, the Tigers have another strong group for 2023. (Houston, TX), Olympia Diamant is more of a prospect as a position player thanks to his approach at the plate and easy righthanded swing. His fastball sits around 90 mph, and he has a good feel for his curveball and changeup. Recruiting coordinator: Josh Elander Top recruit: Derek Schaefer, RHP Overview: The Volunteers continue to recruit well under the direction of Tony Vitello and Elander. Arkansas tops the Baseball America 2023 recruiting class rankings as the fall signing period for the class of 2023 opens. His fastball gets up to 91 mph and he mixes in a promising breaking ball. Catcher JD Gregson, a junior college transfer, stands out for his defense behind the plate. Righthander Will Cannon comes to Auburn after spending his freshman year in junior college. He has a strong arm and can play on the left side of the infield. He has a starters profile, but average size (6-foot-1, 190 pounds). Hitters: Silva was regarded as one of the best defenders in the prep class and could lock down shortstop for the Horned Frogs. 1 Georgia 224.83. (Marietta, GA), Camden He transferred to Charlotte and then junior college before now landing at South Carolina. Righthander Ryan Denison also has a big, strong build at 6-foot-4, 215 pounds and power upside. Hes a good athlete and his frame has room for added strength as he physically matures. 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