(Branson, MO), Heritage Christian School He pairs it with a sharp slider and throws a lot of strikes. Pitchers: Righthander Nick Dugan stands out for his pitchability and three-pitch arsenal. (Santa Monica, CA), St. Frances Academy NA. He was recruited as a running back in football and has elite speed on the diamond. His curveball is a high-spin, 12-to-6 offering, and it projects to be a second plus pitch in time. Four-year transfers. JC to the national championship and was named pitcher of the tournament. Pitchers: Thomas offers significant upside thanks to his three-pitch arsenal and a very fast arm. Righthander Luke Jackson pounds the zone with his three-pitch arsenal and competes on the mound. Infielder Brant Baughcum has a long track record of success at the plate and a good feel for hitting. Class of 2023. On the mound, his fastball gets up to 90 mph and he pairs it with a good slider. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports, Jan 1, 2022; Tampa, FL, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Sean Clifford (14) looks to throw during the second half against the Arkansas Razorbacks during the 2022 Outback Bowl at Raymond James Stadium. Righthander Ryan Fry has a projectable build but already shows solid pitchability. (Boston, MA), Crossroads School (Missouri City, TX), Pickerington Central Mississippi and Georgia Tech round out the top five. He has some two-way ability and can touch 93 mph on the mound, but his future is likely as a hitter. 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. Righthanders Patrick Galle and Sam Tookoian offer exciting upside. Though listed at 5-foot-8, 160 pounds, he has some pop in his bat, though his approach needs some refinement. Recruiting coordinator: Chuck Jeroloman Top recruit: Liam Peterson, RHP Overview: Florida loaded up on pitching in this class, locking down much of the states top talent on the mound. His fastball-breaking ball combination could play right away for the Cowboys. Catcher Ike Irish (173) has a strong, physical frame with good athleticism and a lefthanded swing. His fastball sits around 90 mph, and he combines it with a good breaking ball and changeup. The Seminoles lost shortstop Nicolas Perez to the draft but Smith and outfielder Jordan Taylor (98) give them a pair of top-100 draft prospects, which is only topped by LSU. His fastball works in the upper 80s and he pairs it with a hard slider. Catchers Logan Poteet and Cade Law give the Commodores strong depth at the position. He has good all-around instincts and could quickly work his way into the lineup. (Ada, OK), IMG Academy The Horned Frogs got a boost when Silva formally opted out of the draft, but the class also has solid depth. Recruiting coordinator: Thomas Eager Top recruit: Aidan Keenan, RHP Overview: The Cardinal never bring in an expansive class but never fail to add impact talent. This years class is smaller and not as flashy but is a talented group. He has a compact lefthanded swing and good bat-to-ball skills, though he doesnt project for big power. Outfielder Jarrod Hocking, the son of former major leaguer Denny Hocking, has a quick righthanded swing. He has power stuff and a strong build at 6-foot-3, 205 pounds. He has room to fill out his 6-foot-4 frame, portending even more power potential in time. Lefthanders Jamie Arnold and Brett Barfield bring more upside to the class. His control has taken a step forward this fall and finding more consistency in the zone will be important. He will need to polish some rough edges defensively, but Louisvilles developmental track record with catchers is strong and he has raw tools to hone. Hes an average runner and a steady defender. 6 Texas Tech 115.87. Recruiting coordinator: Eric Snider Top recruit: Parker Detmers, RHP Overview: The Cardinals have a typically strong class that offers plenty of upside. Listed at 6-foot-4, 230 pounds, catcher Jared Jones (215) is big and physical and has huge power potential. Russell has good pitchability and if his velocity makes a jump as he physically matures, he could make a big jump in Knoxville. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports, Nov 6, 2021; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons defensive lineman Miles Fox (11) and Rondell Bothroyd (40) and linebacker Ryan Smenda Jr. (5) react after sacking North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Sam Howell (7) (not pictured) in the second quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. He also has plus raw power at the plate and projects best at third base as a position player. The class has an impressive depth of talent and brings difference makers to Eugene, especially among position players. 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. Overview: This is South Carolinas 13th straight Top 25 recruiting class, a streak only bested by Vanderbilt (18) and Florida (15). Farmelo has come on strong this fall and has an exciting mix of athleticism and hittability. Infielder Cooper Blauser, the son of two-time all-star Jeff Blauser, has a strong righthanded swing and projects to hit for power. (Flushing, NY), Villages Charter School Like Garate, third baseman Drew Smith (214) stands out for his defense and a strong spring elevated his profile. 1 recruiting class in the country. Righthander Louis Rodriguez was one of the more advanced pitchers in the prep class and has an impressive track record of success. Full breakdowns of the top 25 classes can be found here. Like the incoming class, Rodriguez is new to Austin himself, as he was hired this summer following seven years as head coach at Baylor. Hes a good athlete and his frame has room for added strength as he physically matures. He has an easy lefthanded swing and makes a lot of hard contact. The y-axis in this graph represents the percentage weight of the score that gets applied to an overall team ranking. 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. 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. The Seminoles lost shortstop Nicolas Perez to the draft but Smith and outfielder Jordan Taylor (98) give them a pair of top-100 draft prospects, which is only topped by Louisiana State. His combination of raw power and arm strength is his calling card. The Wildcats won 91-71. 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 switch-hitter can hit for power from both sides of the plate and has a good feel for his swing. Lefthander Christopher Scinta throws from a three-quarters slot and attacks hitters with a good fastball-slider combination. Valentine doesnt have power stuff but has a projectable build and pounds the strike zone. The class also includes two more high-end junior college transfers on the mound in lefthander Nate Ackenhausen and righthander Kaleb Applebey. Righthander McLain Ray has a long, projectable build and touches 94 mph with his fastball. 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. (Henderson, NV), Kingswood-Oxford School Hes got a strong lefthanded swing and has performed on some big stages. Outfielders Mic Paul and Zeb Ruddell have promising lefthanded swings. He isnt overly physical at 5-foot-10, 180 pounds, but he has solid power and a good feel for the game. His tool set plays well at the top of the lineup and he could play anywhere up the middle of the diamond. He has a quick righthanded swing and is a solid defender up the middle. 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. 125). Listed at 6-foot-4, 200 pounds, he has an athletic build, a good feel for spin and control. Catcher JD Gregson, a junior college transfer, stands out for his defense behind the plate. Pitchers: Lefthander Ben Jacobs (342) built an impressive track record of performance in high school. (Joliet, IL), Pewaukee Righthander Nathan Williams, a junior college transfer, is recovering from Tommy John surgery. https://badgerswire.usatoday.com/lists/247sports-latest-2023-team-recruiting-rankings/, Penn State - 1 five-star, 13 four-star commits, Clemson - 2 five-star, 14 four-star commits, Oklahoma - 1 five-star, 10 four-star commits, Texas - 2 five-star, 12 four-star commits, Ohio State - 1 five-star, 15 four-star commits, Georgia - 2 five-star, 12 four-star commits, Notre Dame - 1 five-star, 17 four-star commits, Alabama - 4 five-star, 11 four-star commits, Alabama leads the way according to 247Sports, An early look at 2024 recruiting rankings: Luke Fickell's first full recruiting cycle, 2023 game-by-game score predictions for Wisconsin football, Wisconsin football loses out on three-star 2024 LB Kari Jackson, Wisconsin Twitter reacts to a crushing OT loss at Michigan, Two Wisconsin Badgers break 21 MPH in latest 'Need for Speed' ranking, WATCH: Luke Fickell on what the issue was last season, Badger commit ranked in top 5 of ESPN quarterback list, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 1 class on signing day last fall, slipped to No. Hell likely settle in at second or third base in college. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Outfielder Max Belyeu (167) has big offensive upside thanks to his smooth lefthanded swing and power potential. 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. Pitchers: Lefthander Parker Coil (241) has an exciting combination of upside and pitchability. 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. Righthander Logan Forsythe runs his fastball up to 96 mph and he mixes in a good slider. Baseball this spring, has a big arm that plays both on the mound and the left side of the infield. 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. Recruiting coordinator: Justin Seely Top recruit: Beau Sylvester, C (No. Certain Data by Sportradar and Stats Perform Overview: TCU has landed a top-20 recruiting class for eight straight years and this class fits right in. Pitchers: Noot is big and physical, at 6-foot-4, 235 pounds, and he has a loose, easy delivery. Lefthander Jake Bimbi is coming off an All-American season at Wabash Valley (Ill.) JC. Recruiting coordinator: Nick Schnabel Top recruit: Tristan Smith, LHP (No. 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. You can see that the area under the curve gets smaller both as the rating for a commit decreases and as the number of total commits for a school increases. All the major recruiting services -- ESPN, 247Sports, Rivals.com and Scout.com -- have their own set of rankings. They also lost a couple players, most notably No. Hes an aggressive hitter and will need to refine his approach. He has promising bat speed and raw power and he is still just getting to his offensive potential. (Orlando, FL), Word Of God Christian Academy He also has a powerful bat, but his biggest upside is on the mound. Hes a good athlete with plus arm strength to go with huge offensive upside, especially as a power hitter. 2023 ESPN . 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. Attend a Baseball Factory National Showcase event Coaches and Scouts: In the Top 100 but don't have a video or headshot? (Los Angeles, CA), Hudson Catholic He mixes in both a good changeup and curveball and has the profile of a future weekend starter. Hitters: Ethan Petry has a big, strong build at 6-foot-4, 220 pounds and a powerful righthanded bat. 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. Recruiting coordinator: Rich Dorman and Ryan Gipson Top recruit: Trent Caraway, SS Overview: The Beavers have a deep, strong recruiting class, especially on the mound. 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. Haven Mangrum, a junior college transfer, has plus speed that plays on the bases and in the outfield. Mississippi State Bulldogs defeated Auburn Tigers 43-34. He can run his fastball up to 96 mph and pairs it with a good slider. Stanford is big and physical at 6-foot-4, 230 pounds and has real power both on the mound and at the plate. Hes a plus runner and this summer was the MVP of the Connie Mack World Series. 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