But it is Caraway that leads the way thanks to his toolsy, athletic profile that should help him make an instant impact in Corvallis. The Wildcats won 91-71. Outfielder Kasen Wells adds another athletic, plus runner to the class. He primarily pitched out of the back of the bullpen last season and can make an impact there for the Tigers. (Baltimore, MD), Calvary Christian Academy Shortstop Phoenix Meza stands out for his defense at premium positions up the middle. He isnt overpowering but his competitiveness and feel play well on the mound. The Tigers landed a premium class, headlined by four players who this summer ranked in the top 100 of Baseball Americas draft rankings (which includes all draft-eligible players). He can do a little bit of everything on the diamond. Righthander McLain Ray has a long, projectable build and touches 94 mph with his fastball. Petty this summer pitched in the West Coast League and could quickly carve out a role in Lubbock. Overview: Stanfords class is small, but it held together through the draft. He has a quick righthanded swing and is a solid defender up the middle. 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. He has premium arm strength but still needs to refine his receiving. He can play anywhere on the infield, with second base perhaps as his most natural profile, but he has enough athleticism to give him a chance to stay at shortstop. Overview: Oregon quickly has made on-field strides under coach Mark Wasikowski, making back-to-back NCAA Tournaments and hosting regionals in 2021. 89). Recruiting coordinator:Jack MarderTop recruit: Carter Garate, SS (No. Listed at 6-foot-5, 230 pounds, infielder Mason Morris has big righthanded power and a strong arm. His fastball sits in the low 90s and touches 95 mph. Hes still a bit raw but could quickly step into the Ducks lineup. The 2022 group doesnt rank quite as high, but its another strong class for the Beavers, especially after Turley came to school despite being drafted in the 19th round by the D-backs. It has strong depth and plenty of impact talent, especially among position players. Lefthander Zach Crotchfelt (428) has a physical frame at 6-foot-3, 210 pounds and his fastball is difficult to square up thanks to its high spin rate. He has good feel on the mound and when hes healthy, his fastball reaches the low 90s. Recruiting coordinator:Bryant WardTop recruit: Payton Brennan, OF (No. Righthander Will Gibbs attacks hitters with a strong three-pitch mix. 1 - 50. The Horned Frogs got a boost when Silva formally opted out of the draft, but the class also has solid depth. Now, he joins the Gators after two strong seasons. Hes a versatile defender with the athleticism to play anywhere on the infield. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Wheeler He has an aggressive approach at the plate but his bat-to-ball skills mean he makes a lot of contact. Overview: Miami has been recruiting as well as any program in the ACC over the last few years, including landing the top-ranked 2020 class. As of March 1, 2023. Righthander Austin Anderson, a junior college transfer, is coming off a strong spring and has a solid three-pitch arsenal. He has a compact lefthanded swing and good bat-to-ball skills, though he doesnt project for big power. Hes an average runner and a steady defender. Righthander Austin Williamson, like Jerzembeck, has an advanced skill set on the mound. All rights reserved. (Wichita, KS), Duncanville Hunter Grimes and Ben McLaughlin, also junior college transfers, add two more big bats to the Razorbacks class. 231). Recruit's Nat Rank. The recruiting rankings take into account all players from the high school and junior college ranks and were compiled following many conversations with coaches and scouts. BA Newsletter: Get Analysis, Rankings Delivered To Your Inbox! Recruiting coordinator: John DiLaura Top recruit: Anthony Silva, SS Overview: TCU has landed a top-20 recruiting class for eight straight years and this class fits right in. (Pewaukee, WI), Paul VI Catholic Jason Torres (392) stands out for his hittability and his fast righthanded swing, giving him big power potential. Stone Blanton is a powerful outfielder with two-sport ability. Tyler Wulfert, a junior college transfer, can do a bit of everything and offers defensive versatility. Overview: The Yellow Jackets brought in a strong, deep class that features some high-upside players. The class has an impressive depth of talent and brings difference makers to Eugene, especially among position players. Pitchers: Smith has a strong frame (6-foot-1, 202 pounds) and an electric fastball-slider combination. Recruiting coordinator: Ted Tom Top recruit: Charlee Soto, RHP Overview: As UCF prepares to move to the Big 12, the Knights put together a class with impact talent, especially on the mound. 2-ranked 2022 recruiting class and have another impressive group signed for 2023. Overview: The Tigers signed a top-10 class in the fall and new coach Erik Bakich and recruiting coordinator Nick Schnabel did a good job holding it together this summer. Pitchers:OConnor has a big, strong build at 6-foot-5, 220 pounds. His curveball is a high-spin, 12-to-6 offering, and it projects to be a second plus pitch in time. Second baseman Rikuu Nishida, a junior college transfer, is coming off a breakout summer in the Cape Cod League, where he was an all-star. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports, Jul 20, 2022; Charlotte, NC, USA; Florida State defensive back Jammie Robinson speaks to the media during ACC Media Days at the Westin Hotel in Charlotte. Righthander Jackson Pace has a projectable build and the makings of a solid three-pitch mix. His glove is ahead of his bat, but he has upside offensively as he physically matures. Conference will begin in December 2022 and concludes March 1-5, 2023, with the 2023 ACC men's basketball tournament at the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina. 6 Texas Tech 115.87. Recruiting coordinator: Carl LaffertyTop recruit: JT Quinn, RHP (No. He is an excellent defender at first base and has enough athleticism to give him a chance as a corner outfielder. Righthander Elliott Bray pounds the strike zone and has a fastball that sits around 90 mph. Outfielder Jarrod Hocking, the son of former major leaguer Denny Hocking, has a quick righthanded swing. (Columbus, OH), Stratford In all, eight of LSUs newcomers ranked among the top 500 draft prospects, and another was in the top 150 before formally opting out of the draft. Pitchers: Murphy headlines a large group of recruits on the mound. 51 - 100. He has upside to develop as a catcher, but hes athletic enough to play first base or an outfield corner. He has a strong build at 6-foot-4, 210 pounds and a lively, low-90s fastball. (West Linn, OR), Mount Saint Joseph His fastball sits around 90 mph and theres room for more velocity as he physically matures. (Greenville, SC), Etowah (Gilbert, AZ), Newton The lefthanded hitter has a contact-oriented approach at the plate. He attacks hitters with a good fastball-slider combination, running his fastball up to 94 mph. Righthander Zach Zedalis started his college career at North Carolina Central, before that program was shuttered. He throws a lot of strikes and projects to add more velocity as he physically matures. His fastball gets into the low 90s now to go with a good changeup and breaking ball. He pairs it with a hard slider. Infielder Brant Baughcum has a long track record of success at the plate and a good feel for hitting. The 2022-23 Atlantic Coast Conference men's basketball season began with practices in October 2022, followed by the start of the 2022-23 NCAA Division I men's basketball season in November. Below is a graphical representation of how our formula works. Righthander Evan Dobias is a good athlete who stands out for his pitchability. He could end up with top-of-the-scale power, but to tap into that juice, hell need to improve his approach at the plate. It wasnt quite so lucky this year, as Cole Young was drafted 21st overall, but the Blue Devils again ended up with a premium class. (Bronx, NY), Rolling Meadows Catcher Ike Irish (173) has a strong, physical frame with good athleticism and a lefthanded swing. Hes a good athlete with plus arm strength to go with huge offensive upside, especially as a power hitter. Hes got above-average speed and the versatility to play a variety of positions. Please check your email for a confirmation. Jake Clemente (370) has a physical 6-foot-4 frame and his velocity made a jump over the last year, now getting up to 96 mph. Outfielder Nolan Schubert (380) was committed to Michigan until the coaching change in Ann Arbor. (Minneapolis, MN), Joliet West Below is a graphical representation of how our formula works. Infielder Cameron Cannarella has an athletic, projectable look. His advanced feel for pitching and overall tools give him a chance to take on a significant role right away for the Cowboys. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. In order to access this exclusive content you must have a Baseball America Account. He attacks hitters with a sinker-slider combination and is a good athlete on the mound. Infielder Landon Russell and outfielder Alex Wade both show offensive upside thanks to their solid approaches and line drive-oriented swings. Righthander David Horn also has some strides to make with his control but has plenty of upside on the mound. He makes a lot of contact with his lefthanded swing and has above-average speed. Listed at 6-foot-7, 210 pounds, righthander Gabe Davis (199) has a lanky, athletic build and plenty of upside. Recruiting coordinator: J-Bob ThomasTop recruit: Jeric Curtis, OF (No. (Moline, IL), Putnam Science Academy Shortstop Matthew Wolfe has advanced defensive skills. On the mound, his fastball gets up to 93 mph with more to come and he has some feel for spinning his breaking ball. His glove is ahead of his bat, but hes a switch-hitter with upside. He has an easy lefthanded swing and makes a lot of hard contact. As a switch-pitcher, Jurrangelo Cijntje (259) is an ultra-rare prospect. Catcher Will Vierling (205) is a lefthanded hitter with a disciplined approach at the plate and some projectable power. Outfielder Paxton Kling was rated as a top-five round pick before he formally opted out of the draft. Recruiting coordinator:Josh ElanderTop recruit: Alex Stanwich, OF (No. The Cincinnati Bearcats won, 28-20.Tulsa Golden Hurricane At Cincinnati Bearcats Nov 6, Jul 14, 2022; Arlington, TX, USA; A view of the Texas Tech Red Raiders helmet logo during the Big 12 Media Day at AT&T Stadium. 1 overall pick Jackson Holliday, but the end result is a class that still ranks as the best in the Big 12. He can run his fastball into the low 90s and throws a lot of strikes with four pitches. 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. (Houston, TX), Blytheville Position Rankings. @247Sports. He has a strong arm and can play on the left side of the infield. His breaking ball and changeup give him a pair of promising offerings and he consistently works around the strike zone with all three pitches. (Charlotte, NC), The Skill Factory He was a shortstop in high school and has made strides defensively, but he has a big frame and may end up profiling best at third base. Alabama leads the way. The 247Sports rankings are determined by our recruiting analysts after countless hours of personal observations, film evaluation and input from our network of scouts. He has a quality three-pitch mix with a fastball that sits in the low 90s, a sharp slider and a solid changeup. 1 class on signing day last fall, slipped to No. He then changed his commitment to Vanderbilt and will now join his older brother Nick in Nashville. Jeff Sanders of the San Diego Union-Tribune joins Kyle Glaser to break down the San Diego Padres system. Tallon throws his fastball in the upper 80s and pairs it with a sweeping slider, while Proksch has a good changeup to go with his deceptive fastball. Catcher Dylan Maxcey has plus arm strength behind the plate and the righthanded hitter has promising offensive tools. The lefthanded hitter has a good approach at the plate and is a versatile defender. He throws a lot of strikes and as he adds strength, he could make a big jump. He has a powerful righthanded swing and arm and can play either third base or catcher. 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. His control and changeup both need some work, but he has Friday night upside. Recruiting coordinator: Carl Lafferty Top recruit: Campbell Smithwick, C Overview: The reigning national champions landed the No. Outfielders Mic Paul and Zeb Ruddell have promising lefthanded swings. Recruiting coordinator:Nate ThompsonTop recruit: Mason Neville, OF (No. Pitchers: Righthander Turner Spoljaric (404), a Canadian native and the son of former big leaguer Paul Spoljaric, can throw his fastball in the low 90s and has a good feel for pitching. He has power stuff as a righthander, running his fastball up to 96 mph to go with a power breaking ball. 125). He has room to fill out his 6-foot-3 frame and could grow into more power down the line. Hes lean at 6-foot-2, 160 pounds and will need to get stronger to reach his offensive ceiling, but the upside is clear. Grubbs has a good sinker-slider combination and is reminiscent of Tristan Stevens. 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. Outfielder Tafton Hensley (433), a junior college transfer, has an exciting combination of bat speed and plus running ability. Recruiting coordinator: J-Bob Thomas Top recruit: TJ Pompey, SS Overview: The Red Raiders loaded up on projectable, athletic position players in this class. Righthander Calvin Marley has a strong build at 6-foot-4, 240 pounds. Pitchers: Jerzembeck has a projectable 6-foot-2, 195-pound frame and offers substantial upside. Copyright 2023 Baseball America Enterprises. Before his injury, he ran his fastball up to 96 mph with a powerful breaking ball, giving him the look of a high-leverage reliever. Pitchers: Lefthander Chris Stuart (349) grew up in the Netherlands and pitched for the Dutch at the 2019 18U World Cup. Infielder Juan De La Cruz is a good athlete with plus speed who was a bit under the radar due to a shoulder injury his junior year. Hitters: Turley is one of the toolsiest players in the country. Class of 2023. Here is a look at where teams stand in the 2023 class: SMU running back Ulysses Bentley IV (7) tries to go over an ACU defender during Saturdays game at Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas on Sept. 4, 2021. (Denver, CO), Link Academy Righthander Kevin Jaxel has a projectable look at 6-foot-4, 215 pounds and already has run his fastball up to 93 ph. Listed at 6-foot-4, 200 pounds, he has an athletic build, a good feel for spin and control. (Arlington, TX), Modesto Christian (Manvel, TX), La Lumiere School (Madison, MS), Thornlea Secondary School He has a solid arsenal and earns praise for his pitchability and advanced approach on the mound. 152). Listed at 6-foot-6, 250 pounds, Pierce George (439) has a powerful right arm. (Baltimore, MD), North Laurel Hes a little undersized at 6-foot, 170 pounds, but his velocity ticked up this spring and his fastball reaches the low 90s. Vanderbilt, which had the No. Hes an above-average runner and is a solid defender who figures to step in on the left side of the infield. From the left side, his fastball sits in the upper 80s, touching 91 mph, and he has a sweeping breaking ball. The second overall pick suffered a shoulder injury shortly after signing and had season-ending surgery. He fills up the strike zone, has good feel for his changeup and his fastball plays up thanks to its riding life. The lefthanded hitter has a good approach at the plate and could add more impactful power as he physically matures. Lefthander Trey Wheeler has a projectable build and a promising three-pitch arsenal. His fastball works in the low 90s and he pairs it with a good slider. 231) Overview: The Cavaliers continue to recruit at a high level and bring in a strong class. Recruiting coordinator: Ty Blankmeyer Top recruit: Macon Winslow, C Overview: The Blue Devils are aiming for their third-straight Top 25 recruiting class, an unprecedented run in program history. He also has a powerful bat, but his biggest upside is on the mound. His fastball gets up to 94 mph and he figures to take on important innings early in his career. Hes a solid overall defender, though like any prep catcher his receiving still needs some polish. Righthander Jacob Rogers has a projectable build and can run his fastball into the low 90s with good life. Hes made strides over the last year and offers still more upside. Theres some rawness and swing and miss in his game, but between his speed, athleticism and projectability, theres plenty to dream on. Recruiting coordinator:Kevin McMullanTop recruit: Jack OConnor, RHP (No. Overview: The Razorbacks bring in another strong class thats especially heavy on high-upside position players. Its easy to dream on Shores thanks to his size, stuff and athleticism. Pitchers: Lefthander Nelson Keljo has a strong build at 6-foot-4, 210 pounds and can run his fastball into the low 90s, pairing it with a promising curveball. (London, KY), Link Academy He offers power at the plate and is a steady defender on the infield. Recruiting coordinator: Thomas Eager Top recruit: Malcolm Moore, C (No. The 247Sports Composite is a proprietary algorithm that compiles rankings and ratings listed in the public domain by the major media recruiting services, creating the industry's most comprehensive and unbiased prospect and team rankings. Arkansas tops the Baseball America 2023 recruiting class rankings as the fall signing period for the class of 2023 opens. Outfielder Parker Bosius stands out for his speed, defense and offensive upside. The righthanded hitter has a sound approach and makes a lot of contact. Righthander Justin Hackett has a strong, 6-foot-3, 215-pound frame and a big arm. (Wolfeboro, NH), Lake City 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 righthanded hitter whose quick hands give him above-average bat speed. Righthander Aiden Moffett (495) has a big build and a powerful fastball that has made a jump in the last year, reaching 97 mph. Hitters: Garate long stood out for his defense, and his infield actions, hands and speed give him the tools to stay at shortstop. Sabin Ceballos, also a junior college transfer, was drafted in the 14th round by the Angels but will instead come to Eugene. Pro scouts liked him more as a pitcher, but his offensive ability is also significant. He has a simple, easy swing and righthanded power potential. With four regulars from their lineup drafted in the top 10 rounds this summer, those newcomers should have an opportunity to make an immediate impact in Fayetteville. Pitchers: Holcombe is physically imposing at 6-foot-7, 225 pounds and has a big arm to match. Recruiting coordinator: Carl Lafferty Top recruit: JT Quinn, RHP (No. (Indianapolis, IN), Coronado Hitters: RJ Austin was ranked as a top-five round pick before he formally opted out of the draft. He has an easy lefthanded swing, good bat-to-ball skills and above-average speed that plays well, but hell need to get stronger to reach his offensive upside. Recruiting coordinator:Nolan CainTop recruit: Jace LaViolette, OF (No. Like Garate, third baseman Drew Smith (214) stands out for his defense and a strong spring elevated his profile. Outfielder Nathan Fink has a powerful righthanded swing and doesnt get cheated at the plate. 182) Overview: The Yellow Jackets brought in a strong, deep class that features some high-upside players. The result is that even after losing five commits on the first day of the draft, LSU still brings in more players ranked as top-500 draft prospects than any other school. He was rated as a four-star linebacker by 247Sports and will play both football and baseball at South Carolina. (Raleigh, NC), Long Island Lutheran He can run his fastball up to 96 mph and pairs it with a good slider. (Henderson, NV), Kingswood-Oxford School 2023 Recruit Football Team Rankings Last updated on 02/27/23 at 7:22 PM CST 2023 Football Recruit Class Calculator The Chase for the Recruiting Champion powered by 247Sports Composite ALL ACC. They also lost a couple players, most notably No. Attend a Baseball Factory National Showcase event Coaches and Scouts: In the Top 100 but don't have a video or headshot? (Jersey City, NJ), Roselle Catholic He pairs it with a sharp slider and throws a lot of strikes. He played a lot of basketball growing up and is still just learning on the mound. Recruiting coordinator: Nate Thompson Top recruit: Aidan Miller, 3B Overview: In the 21 years Baseball America has ranked recruiting classes, Arkansas has never had the top-ranked class. With four regulars from their lineup drafted in the top 10 rounds this summer, those newcomers should have an opportunity to make an immediate impact in Fayetteville. The Formula; where c is a specific team's total number of commits and R n is the 247Sports Composite Rating of the nth-best commit times 100.; Explanation; 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. (Roselle, NJ), Beaumont United Hes a good athlete and an above-average runner whos coming off an impressive spring at the plate. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports, Dec 28, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers cornerback Charles Woods (23) reacts after intercepting a pass from the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the Guaranteed Rate Bowl at Chase Field. He has a strong frame and good hands that make him a solid defender, capable of playing anywhere on the infield. He has further upside, but he also is polished enough to quickly take on important innings. Hitters: Kurland was originally a member of the 2023 prep class but graduated a year early and comes to Gainesville with the class of 2022. Overview: Texas had a veteran-laden roster in 2022 and lost several players to the draft and graduation. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports, Dec 5, 2020; Seattle, Washington, USA; Washington Huskies defensive back Trent McDuffie (22) forces a fumble by Stanford Cardinal running back Austin Jones (20) during the fourth quarter at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. The Tigers shepherded their whole recruiting class through the draft, meaning they bring in a deep, talented group this fall. The Razorbacks previous high was No. His impact on the mound likely will come out of the bullpen. Its headlined by Smith, the highest rated player in the draft not to sign, and the new coaching staff buttressed it with a few players who were previously committed to them at Michigan. 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