2024 MLB Draft: Top 300 Players Final Update

After a long, tedious construction of our board, the Prospects Live Draft Team is excited to unveil the final iteration of our 2024 board. This update takes in a lot of factors: our live looks, film studies, and industry rumblings. There’s been quite a bit of movement, especially at the top of this class, as the likes of Christian Moore and Jurrangle Cijntje have had helium down the stretch. There are also a few new names on our board, including Nathan Flewelling and Ryan Verdugo, both of whom are intriguing pieces to take on the second day of the draft. There’s a new #1, too.

We hope that you enjoy our final update and stay tuned for more content this weekend from Dallas!

1. 2B Travis Bazzana, Oregon State

H: 6-0 W: 199 B/T: L-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 10 mo

An import from Australia, Bazzana's overall toolset is ridiculously impressive. He's put up incredible numbers in his two years at Oregon State, slashing .340/.463/.549 across two seasons in Corvallis with elite bat-to-ball skills and plate discipline. He's a really tough out at the plate, rarely expanding the zone and he's got an incredible eye, racking up walks aplenty. His spray chart is a thing of beauty, utilizing the entire field with a compact, line drive swing with a ton of bat speed that is meant to do serious damage. The power has ramped up, especially to his pull-side, and he's begun to cover the upper portion of the strike zone with his swing, too. The power is above-average with robust exit velocities and there's even a case to upgrade to plus. He's also already set a new career-high in home runs only a month into the season. He's likely stuck at second base long term defensively, where he has great range and twitch, but lacks sufficient arm strength, though there's a chance a team could try him in left field.

2. 3B/OF Charlie Condon, Georgia

H: 6-6 W: 216 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 3 mo

The reigning SEC Freshman of the Year, Condon's unexpected emergence was a welcome sight. After redshirting his first year on campus, Condon exploded onto the scene with a .386/.484/.800 slash line and 25 home runs in 56 games. Condon has a towering, physical frame at 6'6, 216 pounds with plenty of strength throughout his body and there's quite a bit of projection to it still. Condon has double-plus raw power to all fields and got to it often in 2023, posting healthy exit velocities and even getting into the 110-115 MPH range. It's a ton of bat speed and very quick hands with the barrel exploding through the zone with little effort. He's improved his overall plate discipline and has posted excellent contact rates in 2024, hammering fastballs in particular. What has stood out in this spring is the uptick in athleticism and the defensive versatility. He's manned a myraid of positions, including third base and center field, and has looked quite good in the process, leaving us to believe he could man the hot corner at the next level. That's the biggest development for his profile and a big reason as to why he's jumped up our board.

3. RHP Chase Burns, Wake Forest

H: 6-3 W: 210 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 5 mo

Burns is an electric factory on the bump. The Wake Forest transfer is a bulldog type on the mound and he exudes all the confidence you want to see in a pitcher on the mound. There's effort and recoil in his delivery, but it hasn't hampered his overall command a ton and he throws strikes at a solid clip. At the same time, he's missing bats at a remarkable rate in 2024, hovering around the 50% mark with his entire arsenal. His fastball has transitioned into a cut/ride monster in the upper-90s, touching 100-101 MPH at times, which has allowed him to miss more bats and he's shown an ability to hold that velocity across starts thus far. You can make the case for it to be an 80 grade offering. His slider is a 70 grade beast with shape manipulation in the 85-91 MPH range with diabolical bite and sweep, tunneling well off the heater. He's introduced a downer curveball in the low-80s more often this spring and he's tinkered with a low-90s change-up with some fade and sink, throwing it for strikes.

4. 1B/LHP Jac Caglianone, Florida

H: 6-5 W: 250 B/T: L-L

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 5 mo

One of the most prevalent two-way players in recent memory, Caglianone has shown steady improvements in his profile, especially at the plate. We'll start with what he's capable of at the plate and it all starts with the ridiculous power he's able to generate. He has top-of-the-scale bat speed with stupidly quick hands, exploding through the zone and utilizing double-plus power to all fields. He's improved his contact rates, but he's still chasing at a high clip and he's a landlocked first base profile defensively. He may not pitch at the next level now, as his stuff fell off over the year and strikes are still a concern. The fastball sits in the mid-90s with bat-missing traits and his change-up is plus with excellent velocity separation and tumble. The slider is more of a gyro breaker in the mid-80s and he'll tinker with a firmer cutter, as well. He's got the tools to be the first overall pick, though there's still some things to iron out. It's a high-risk, high-reward profile.

5. 2B/SS JJ Wetherholt, West Virginia

H: 5-10 W: 190 B/T: L-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 10 mo

Wetherholt's bat has a chance to be very special, as the mix of pure hit and power tools profile as one of the best in the entire country. Wetherholt posts elite contact rates and seldom whiffs with impressive feel for the barrel. It's a compact and powerful swing from the left side of the plate, showcasing very quick hands and loud bat speed. Wetherholt utilizes the whole field to his advantage and will punish the gaps with legitimate above-average to plus power, which also plays well to his pull side. It's a truly special bat. He's played at third base and second base the past two years, though he's been given a chance at shortstop this fall and the reports are promising. The range is there to handle the position, though the arm strength needs some improvement. He's a solid runner and knows how to be a menace on the basepaths, as well, recording 36 stolen bases in 2023. If there's something to keep an eye on, he's endured some injuries, including a hamstring injury to start the 2024 campaign, though it's hard to ignore the on-field product even with the injuries.

6. LHP Hagen Smith, Arkansas

H: 6-3 W: 225 B/T: L-L

Draft Day Age: 20 yr 10 mo

Hagen Smith's 2024 has been a season to remember already. He made waves during the second week of the spring, where he struck out 17 batters in six scoreless innings against one of the top lineups in the country in Oregon State, making the bats look foolish consistently. The big reasons for his increased stock? For starters, he's added more muscle to his frame, which has correlated with a substantial velocity increase on his fastball, which has averaged 96 MPH this spring and he's holding the velocity deep into starts. The other reason is the improved command that has been on display, as his overall strike rate has jumped up to 66%. The fastball has solid carry and run, getting up to 99 MPH and he's touched triple digits in the pre-season. His slider tunnels incredibly well of the fastball and it's a double-plus weapon with insane bite and late movement, fooling hitters consistently. He's begun to tinker with a solid change-up, as well, which flashes above-average. It's a welcome sight in Fayetteville, as Smith has put himself in prime position to be the first arm off the board if he keeps up his performance in a stout SEC conference.

7. OF Braden Montgomery, Texas A&M

H: 6-2 W: 220 B/T: S-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 2 mo

Montgomery left Stanford for College Station and the move has immediately paid dividends for him, as he's turned in an electric campaign this spring. A switch-hitting outfielder with a ton of tools, Montgomery's plate discipline has matured and he's shown outstanding barrel control and plus power, especially from the left side. There are some worrying warts with Montgomery's right-handed swing, namely middling contact rates, so he more than likely will need to ditch switch-hitting at the next level. He's very athletic and he's shown it in right field, where he projects to stick at the next level. His 80-grade cannon is incredibly strong and accurate, grading out as the best arm in the class. He's been tried as a pitcher, as well, getting into the upper-90s, though it's tough to envision Montgomery seeing time on the bump in the minor leagues.

8. OF/RHP Konnor Griffin, Jackson Preparatory

H: 6-4 W: 210 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 18 yr 2 mo

Commitment: Louisiana State

There may not be a more famous name in this class than Konnor Griffin, who reclassified from the 2025 ranks and has a chance to be the first prep player off the board next July. Given the reclassification, he projects to be one of the younger guys in this class, though you wouldn't know that with mix of physicality and projection. He's got two-way abilities, though most project him as a center fielder, where his athleticism, plus speed, and excellent range are on full display. He's got a very good arm and plenty of twitchiness, too. At the dish, it's a polished approach with a ton of bat speed and over-the-fence power, which projects as plus once he's fully developed. His overall contact has shown some inconsistencies this summer, though it's gotten better as the summer has progressed. All in all, Griffin has the potential to be rather special offensively. There's upside on the bump, as well, as he's already gotten into the mid-90s with his fastball and shows a promising breaking ball with swing-and-miss traits, too.

9. RHP Trey Yesavage, East Carolina

H: 6-4 W: 225 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 20 yr 11 mo

Originally a reliever in 2022, Yesavage burst onto the scene as one of the best starters this past spring. He's a physical specimen on the mound with solid lower half usage and scap loading, as well as an over-the-top arm slot. His entire arsenal is outstanding, as he's posted a 43% whiff rate thus far, as well as a chase rate over 35% (!). His fastball sits in the mid-90s with immense carry up in the zone and excellent command, but it's the off-speed pitches that have taken center stage. The cutter-esque slider is a plus offering with gyro drop and bite in the mid-80s and his low-80s splitter has taken a huge step forward, consistently showing plus in-game with insane tumble. Both pitches have whiff rates over 60%, which is insane to think of. He's kept a curveball in his back pocket, a true downer curve with a ton of depth. There's potentially three plus pitches with command in this profile.

10. 1B Nick Kurtz, Wake Forest

H: 6-6 W: 240 B/T: L-L

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 4 mo

Coming in at 6'6, 240 lbs, Nick Kurtz is a monster of a human being at the plate. The size, strength, and power Kurtz possesses is a scout's dream. With that said, his 2024 has gotten off to a bit of a rough start, as he's struggled out of the gate and he's suffered a shoulder injury that could keep him shelved for an extended period of time. He's not getting a ton to hit and he's struggled to find green as a result, but it's hard to ignore the double-plus power and elite plate discipline that Kurtz possesses. He's walking at an incredibly high rate while also keeping strikeouts to a minimum. Once healthy, expect Kurtz to turn a corner. He's shown excellent defense in the past at first base and while he's made some miscues in 2024, he's a solid defender with solid athleticism and range, moving around the bag rather well.

11. SS/RHP Bryce Rainer, Harvard-Westlake

H: 6-3 W: 195 B/T: L-R

Draft Day Age: 19 yr

Commitment: Texas

A long, athletic SoCal infielder, Rainer is highly regarded in scouting circles. He's a bit of an interesting prospect given the two-way abilities he has, though for our money, he may end up being an arm. He's got an affinity for the opposite field presently, shooting liners in that direction, though he's got considerable juice when he pulls the ball. It's legitimate 20-25 HR potential when he's fully developed. It's a fluid left-handed swing with quick hands, though he has run into some swing-and-miss concerns this summer and tends to corkscrew himself when he pulls the ball. It'll be interesting to see how he changes his approach over the next year. A shortstop at the present, most expect Rainer to move over to third base in due time as he fills out his frame. The upside on the bump is rather obvious at first glance given the frame, ease of operation, and sound arm strength. He's been up to 96 MPH already and there's a chance for triple-digits down the line with the heater. He can spin a mid-70s curveball with good shape and command, plus he's got feel to turn over a change-up that projects well moving forward. We'll see what the spring has in store for Rainer amongst a plethora of arms at Harvard-Westlake.

12. OF James Tibbs III, Florida State

H: 6-0 W: 201 B/T: L-L

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 9 mo

After a monstrous season in the ACC in 2023, Tibbs will to return to Tallahassee after spending the summer on the Cape with the Brewster Whitecaps. Tibbs didn't miss a beat on the Cape, still hitting over .300 and slugging .472. Tibbs really controls the strike zone, walking almost as much as he struck out in 2023, and chasing less than 25% of the time. While he has had some swing and miss problems against secondaries, he still slugged over .500 against them with an EV over 90 MPH. Tibbs punishes fastballs, slugging almost .700 with an EV over 94 MPH. Tibbs' compact, rotational swing features a slight uppercut, but still allows him to use the whole field and be on time with all pitch types. Defensively, Tibbs has mostly played the corner outfield, with a little bit of 1B. In the outfield, Tibbs doesn't have crazy range, but gets good reads and jumps and has an above average arm. There is some worry about a future platoon label here, as Tibbs struggled mightly against lefties.

13. 3B Cameron Smith, Florida State

H: 6-3 W: 224 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 4 mo

After an up and down freshman season at Florida State in 2023, Smith truly broke out in the Cape Cod League for Hyannis in 2023. He improved in nearly every facet of his game, dropping his strikeout rate by more than double compared to the spring while still maintaining the extra-base impact that he has long been known for. This has carried over to 2024, where his swing, whiff, and chase rates have all dropped drastically. He consistently registers elite exit velocities from a relatively simple operation, where he employs a toe tap with a quiet load. His flat bat path leads to a ton of soaring line drives that frequently carry over the fence due to his bat speed. His ability to drive the ball hard and often with the contact rates that he posted over the summer make him one of the highest upside hitters in the class. He also moves remarkably well at third base, which should be his long-term home as a professional. This past summer was crucial for Smith's stock, and we should see him selected highly in the draft if he can build off this success.

14. 2B/SS Christian Moore, Tennessee

H: 6-1 W: 210 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 8 mo

A staple in Tennessee's offense the past two seasons, Moore is a physical infielder with a ton of strength throughout his frame. The one thing that will stand out in film with Moore is the immense power that is already in the bat. It's a lofty swing that is built for doing damage to all fields and Moore's power projects as above-average, maybe better if he can make more consistent contact. The hit tool has improved quite a bit in 2024, posting a contact rate around 75% with okay chase rates. In the dirt, he's shown good range and may have the arm to stick at shortstop, though second base may be the future home for Moore. He put together a fantastic campaign in Knoxville, culminating in a cycle in Omaha and a ring.

15. SS/OF Seaver King, Wake Forest

H: 6-0 W: 195 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 2 mo

One of the funnest development stories to follow, Seaver King has made his way to Wake Forest after playing last year at Division II Wingate. He was quite undersized coming out of high school, which only earned him the Wingate offer, but he's grown a bit since then and found his way into a gig with what might be one of the best college teams going into the 2024 season. King has a robust line-drive approach at the plate with tons of bat speed and has the ability to use the entire field to go along with very good exit velocities, getting up to 112 MPH this spring. King doesn't strikeout often and gets a lot of barrel to ball, but he also doesn't walk a ton either and the chase rates are a bit too high. He's put his defensive versatility to use for Tom Walter's club, flashing great range with a strong arm at shortstop while also holding down a center field job, where his speed allows him to cover plenty of ground and he has quality defensive chops. His speed is easily plus and he's even posted some double-plus times from home to first.

16. LHP Cam Caminiti, Saguaro

H: 6-2 W: 205 B/T: L-L

Draft Day Age: 17 yr 11 mo

Commitment: Louisiana State

Following in the footsteps of Griffin and Franco, Caminiti moved up to the 2024 class this past June and will be one of the youngest players in the class, as he won't be 18 until a few weeks post-draft. While he's a two-way player at the present, most believe his future will be on the mound, where's he's flashed plenty of potential. He works fluidly and efficiently down the mound and creates a tough angle with crossfire, setting up a nightmareish at-bat for any left-handed hitter. The fastball has primarily been in the low-90s this past summer with solid life, getting up to 96-97 MPH earlier in the year, and given the projection to his long, lean frame, more velocity is expected. He has begun to hold velocity deep into starts, touching 97 MPH late into outings this spring. He's got feel for two different breaking balls, a low-70s curveball and an upper-70s slider, with the slider projecting better at the present time with firm shape. He'll need to add power to each pitch as he grows into his body. The change-up is solid and has some fading life in the low-80s, though it's been sparsely utilized.

17. RHP William Schmidt, Catholic

H: 6-4 W: 190 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 18 yr 9 mo

Commitment: Louisiana State

In terms of raw stuff, Schmidt's one-two punch might be the best in this class. An above-average, if not better, athlete on the mound, Schmidt is a quick mover on the mound where his athleticism is explosive and there's a ton of projection with his long, lean frame. The fastball has seen a solid velocity uptick over the past year, now touching 98 MPH and holding mid-90s consistently. There's plenty of riding life with the heater, as well as some cut. The true separator with Schmidt is an upper-70s curveball with a ton of upside. It's a true 12-6 hammer with tons of depth and extremely high spin rates, exceeding the 3,000 RPM threshold on occasion. There's plenty of bat-missing traits between those two pitches and he's developing an upper-70s change-up with plenty of fading life. Command comes and goes, plus his delivery has warts, but he's a likely first rounder at this point.

18. C Malcolm Moore, Stanford

H: 6-2 W: 216 B/T: L-R

Draft Day Age: 20 yr 11 mo

Moore is just barely eligible for this year's draft, born one day before the August 1st cutoff. Moore tore up the Pac-12 in 2023, slashing .311/.386/.564 and hitting 15 home runs before turning in an impressive summer with the Collegiate National Team. It's a very unorthodox setup at the dish with Moore, who employs a narrow, open stance with a rapid toe-tapping mechanism that he uses for his timing. It's a quiet load before he explodes through the strike zone with a ton of bat speed and a good bit of leverage, giving him above-average power potential up the middle and to his pull side. The hit tool has made strides, as well, as his contact has improved considerably. Behind the plate, Moore has a strong arm and solid defensive actions, though he may move off the position as he develops. It's primarily a bat-first profile with a ton to like.

19. SHP Jurrangelo Cijntje, Mississippi State

H: 5-11 W: 170 B/T: S-S

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 1 mo

A switch-pitcher out of Mississippi State, Cijntje took the college landscape by storm in 2023 and attracted plenty of eyes, both from scouts and fans alike. He's draft-eligible this year due to his age, and while he'll continue to switch-pitch in 2024, the likelihood that he'll have to ditch it as a pro is high. He's incredibly athletic on the bump and the projection to his lanky frame really stands out. Scouts really like the stuff from the right side, where he's shown more velocity and has been up to 98 MPH with life through the zone. He'll feature a mid-80s slider with quality bite and a decent change-up, too. From the left side, he's more of an upper-80s/low-90s arm with a solid slider. He'll likely have to stick to pitching from the right side as a pro, but Pat Venditte wishes he could have this kind of stuff from both sides.

20. OF Vance Honeycutt, North Carolina

H: 6-3 W: 205 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 1 mo

Finding guys with five tool potential is a tough task, but Honeycutt has the potential to be that type of player. Honeycutt showed plenty of improvements in the strikeout department in 2023, dropping the strikeout rate significantly, though that came with the price of production. In 2024, he's prioritized lifting the ball and has seen his whiff/chase rates balloon as a result. He may never find that happy medium with the hit tool, but it's nice to see the power return to his 2022 form, where he hit 25 home runs. His walk rate has held steady, as well. He's an excellent runner underway and he's shown it on the basepaths and in center, where he projects to stick long term. It's excellent range with defensive prowess, making highlight reel plays look easy. If a team can trust its development team to make the hit tool consistent, he'll unlock all five tools.

21. RHP Ryan Sloan, York Community

H: 6-4 W: 225 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 18 yr 5 mo

Commitment: Wake Forest

The owner of a burly, physical frame, Sloan has the makings of a potential power arm. The Wake Forest commit does have some effort in the delivery, though there's quite a bit of scap load in his arm swing and he's added a solid amount of velocity. The fastball has gotten up to 99 MPH in shorter stints, working primarily in the low-90s, coming in with heavy armside run and sink. His fastball command lags behind a bit, so that'll be a primary development point in the off-season. The off-speed stuff in Sloan's arsenal are very strong, led by a low-80s slider with serious teeth. He's had a ton of success with the pitch, showcasing a ton of sweeping action and garnering plenty of whiffs in the process. He's got a mid-80s change-up with less velocity separation than you'd like to see, but it tumbles hard away from lefties and has the makings of an above-average weapon. If he can improve his command, this is a potentially upper-echelon arm in this class.

22. OF Ryan Waldschmidt, Kentucky

H: 6-2 W: 205 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 9 mo

Waldschmidt did miss some time to start the year, but he's one of the most underrated college bats in this year's class. It's an athletic specimen with a ton, and I mean A TON, to love at the dish. His exit velocities have jumped up compared to 2023, averaging ~91 MPH, and his home run production has improved as a result. It's legitimately plus power to the pull-side. His plate discipline and approach is pristine and there's little to critique, as he's running a contact rate over 80% with a minute chase rate. This includes an in-zone contact rate hovering around 90%. The offensive potential is tantalizing with Waldschmidt. Defensively, he's manned centerfield in the past, though he may be stuck in left field in the future. It's a well-rounded profile with more potential on the way.

23. LHP Kash Mayfield, Elk City

H: 6-4 W: 200 B/T: L-L

Draft Day Age: 19 yr 5 mo

Commitment: Oklahoma State

Mayfield was Oklahoma's Gatorade Player of the Year this past spring, striking out 109 batters across 46.2 innings. His mechanics are deceptive and funky, creating a tough angle to the plate and he hides the ball very well. The ease of his operation really stands out and there's a solid chance he sticks as a starter at the next level. He's added plenty of velocity to his frame without adding effort to his delivery, pushing into the mid-90s, even the upper-90s, with big life late with the fastball. His change-up has excellent velocity separation in the low-80s and has great fading life, flashing plus. There's also a low-80s sweeper in his arsenal. While he'll be old for the class, Mayfield's easy operation and loud stuff with give him plenty of suitors in July.

24. OF/RHP Carson Benge, Oklahoma State

H: 6-1 W: 184 B/T: L-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 5 mo

Benge is a two-way prospect with significant twitch and athleticism on both sides of the ball. He had Tommy John surgery and redshirted his freshman year, but came back in 2023 with a vengence, especially with the bat. Benge's plate discipline is pretty advanced, walking more than he strikes out and he doesn't chase much. His swing is rather explosive with solid bat speed, and he's shown solid power to his pull side in batting practice, though Benge has mainly attacked the opposite field in-game as his point of contact is a bit shallow and he can get jammed easily. In the field, Benge would likely stick in a corner spot, namely right field, where he's got solid range and a strong arm. Speaking of the arm, Benge has been up to 96 MPH on the bump with a solid low-80s slider and a low-80s change-up. He projects more as a hitter, though he should get some starts on the bump for Oklahoma State in 2024.

25. SS Theo Gillen, Westlake

H: 6-3 W: 198 B/T: L-R

Draft Day Age: 18 yr 10 mo

Commitment: Texas

A Texas commit, Gillen's physicality and athleticism stand out at first glance. There's a ton to like with his projection, as there's enough qualities present to suggest that he'll be a big power threat as he physically matures. At the plate, he has a fluid stroke from the left side with quick hands, tons of bat speed, and loft. Most of that power plays to his pull side at the present, plus he battles in deep counts to keep strikeouts at a minimum. He's added quite a bit of mass to his frame and the power has begun to spring into gear. There's a lot to like with the offensive package. Defensively, he's been at shortstop, though one would expect his size to be better suited at the hot corner or outfield. He moves well laterally and makes accurate throws across the diamond.

26. 1B/OF PJ Morlando, Summerville

H: 6-3 W: 200 B/T: L-R

Draft Day Age: 19 yr 1 mo

Commitment: South Carolina

There's no mincing words here, Morlando projects as the biggest offensive threat in this year's prep class thanks to a loud combination of high contact rates, robust power, and mature plate discipline. Morlando has a quiet setup with a wide lower half, but he really explodes through the zone with quick hands and high-end bat speed. He's a patient hitter who knows the strike zone and isn't afraid to rack up the free passes, plus he'll utilize the whole field and keeps the whiffs to a minimum. The power potential with Morlando is sky high with the bat speed and leverage/loft he generates and he's already put on shows during batting practices in big league stadiums. It's easily plus right now. Defensively, he projects as a potential corner outfielder thanks to his athleticism and average speed/arm, which have improved over the years. There's still a chance that he moves to a first base role as he grows, though that's not set in stone just yet. The South Carolina commit will be a fun one to follow for years.

27. RHP Brody Brecht, Iowa

H: 6-4 W: 235 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 9 mo

Brecht may have the highest upside of any arm in this loaded college class and he's lit up Stuff+ models with some of the loudest stuff in the college landscape. Brecht has undergone some mechanical tweaks since his high school days, most notably being a shortened arm action that has given him more deception. It's a very quick arm with excellent athleticism, as well. He's gotten up to 101 MPH during starts in 2023, holding upper-90s velocity well throughout his starts, accuring whiffs at a high rate. The slider is the real deal, showing true double-plus potential with hellacious bite. It'll display shorter break with late lateral movement and he's shown an ability to land it for strikes when the fastball command is out of whack. He's tinkered with a low-90s change-up and a low-80s curveball, but he's primarily just had to use the FB-SL combination thus far. The high walk rate and command woes have been the big thing holding Brecht back, though 2024 has not shown much improvement there. There's a ton of relief risk here, though if someone can improve the delivery, more strikes could be on the way.

28. SS Wyatt Sanford, Independence

H: 6-1 W: 172 B/T: L-R

Draft Day Age: 18 yr 7 mo

Commitment: Texas A&M

Sanford is a highly projectable infielder with a bat that has improved quite a bit this summer. He's a bit of a slasher at the dish presently, though as he adds weight and loft, he'll begin to tap more into his power. It's a gorgeous left-handed swing that he utilizes to spray the ball to all fields and he's mature at the plate discipline wise. He rarely whiffs and doesn't chase often, looking to walk and battle rather than strike out. In the field, it's one of the more advanced defensive abilities in this class. He's rather twitchy in the dirt with solid actions, range, and footwork, allowing him to stick up the middle long term. The overall profile is budding with potential.

29. C/3B Walker Janek, Sam Houston State

H: 6-0 W: 190 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 10 mo

One of the top mid-major bats in this class, Janek has really opened eyes during his time at Sam Houston State, as well as on the Cape. A well-rounded and physical catcher, Janek is a strong offensive threat with a balanced bat, showcasing solid contact skills and burgeoning power that plays primarily to his pull side. While he has shown some weaknesses to breaking balls, Janek has held his own against premium velocity and covers the zone very well. Defensively, most believe he will be able to stick behind the dish, though he may be able to handle the hot corner, as well. He moves well laterally and has a very quick transfer, as well as a strong arm.

30. OF Slade Caldwell, Valley View

H: 5-9 W: 182 B/T: L-L

Draft Day Age: 18 yr

Commitment: Ole Miss

The best way to describe Caldwell would be to call him a "menace." While he lacks premium physicality due to his shorter stature, Caldwell makes up for it with explosive athleticism and polish. It's a sweet swing from the left side of the plate and he's shown excellent plate discipline, rarely chasing and showcasing plenty of patience, drawing walks aplenty. There's solid barrel consistency in his swing and he utilizes the gaps often, prioritizing his plus-plus speed on the basepaths as a result. He's rather strong for his size and has been able to put the ball in the air more, though it's always going to be hit-over-power with Caldwell. His speed allows him to cover ground very well in center field, where he's a solid defender with great instincts. If there's anything to knock him on, it's the lack of a strong arm, which may push him to left field. With that said, he's got the tools to stick at the "eight" long term. He'll have plenty of fans come draft day.

31. C Caleb Lomavita, California

H: 5-11 W: 200 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 7 mo

Lomavita profiles as one of the best offensive-minded catchers in this class. The bat is the primary selling point with him, as he's posted very healthy contact rates and will utilize the whole field with his compact swing. He's displayed solid bat speed and power, particularly to his pull-side. While the uptick in production has been impressive, he does expand the zone often and will have some issues with spin. This is evident by the exorbitant strikeout rate he possesses this spring. What makes Lomavita stand out further is the athleticism and speed he has in his profile. He's a strong runner and has the ability to play multiple positions if he is to move away from behind the plate, namely a corner outfield spot. He does have a strong arm behind the dish and moves well enough to stick there.

32. SS Carter Johnson, Oxford

H: 6-2 W: 185 B/T: L-R

Draft Day Age: 18 yr 4 mo

Commitment: Alabama

As a hitter, Johnson possesses almost everything you want to see in a swing from a prep prospect. His hands work quick, his hips fire, and there's plenty of bat speed. He has performed at every summer event that he has attended, and shows an ability to barrel up stuff, as well as taking what the pitcher gives him. Defensively, Johnson has the instincts and hands to stick on the dirt, but there are concerns about his foot speed at shortstop. A move to 2nd base or 3rd base could be made down the line, but Johnson has the prototypical long shortstop body to add strength and should be given every opportunity to prove that he can handle the speed and physicality of the position. Even if there is a future move to 2nd or 3rd base, Johnson has enough power and hitting ability to stick at those positions. He's a high follow for the Deep South region, and is the top prep prospect in the state of Alabama.

33. RHP Braylon Doughty, Chaparral

H: 6-1 W: 196 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 18 yr 7 mo

Commitment: Oklahoma State

Doughty was a late riser on the summer circuit, jumping onto the scene with a robust outing at the Area Code Games in August. He's got a physical frame with a strong lower half and easy mechanics on the bump, as well as being able to mess with timing. The fastball features heavy armside movement in the low-90s, though he's run it up to 96 MPH with high spin rates and he pounds the zone with strikes. The real star of the arsenal is his breaking ball, which was in the mid-80s at Area Code with diabolical spin rates and swing-and-miss traits. He hovers around the 3,000 RPM threshold and can vary the shape of it, showcasing as a hammer slider with late bite and tilt. The change-up doesn't have a ton of velocity separation in the upper-80s, but he mimics the fastball armspeed well and it tumbles hard away from lefties. He's a pop-up name to keep an eye on this spring.

34. OF Dylan Dreiling, Tennessee

H: 5-11 W: 197 B/T: L-L

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 3 mo

Dreiling has the chance to really break out in 2024 after seeing limited action in 2023 for Tennessee. Dreiling's offensive data stands out at first glance, displaying a hitter with little swing-and-miss and chases, as well as hitting to all fields from the left side. He didn't record a hit off lefties in 2023, but came out in the fall with a 115 MPH screamer to the gap off a lefty during an exhibition. That has translated to the SEC, where he's shown an ability to hammer lefties and lose the platoon label that some tagged him with. His power potential is sky-high and he's rather athletic with solid run times. The lone knack right now is the arm, which limits him to a left field only profile as of right now. He has a solid chance to hear his name called on Day 1 right now.

35. 3B Kaelen Culpepper, Kansas State

H: 6-0 W: 190 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 6 mo

Culpepper was a table-setter in Kansas State's lineup in 2023, but a loud summer with Team USA and some mechanical changes to his swing have allowed him to jump up boards. He's an incredible athlete and it's shown defensively, as he's moved to shortstop and he'll get a chance to start there professionally. He's shown great range and mobility, plus his dynamic arm strength gives him plenty of viability. At the plate, he's still a bit too aggressive, but he's made tweaks to his swing that has allowed his athleticism to shine. It's a gorgeous right-handed swing and he's ramped up his power, though there's still some warts to his plate discipline to iron out. His ceiling is likely that of a back-end first rounder at this time.

36. LHP Jonathan Santucci, Duke

H: 6-2 W: 205 B/T: L-L

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 6 mo

A two-way player when he arrived on campus, Santucci profiles as one of the more polished starters in this class. Unfortunately, a promising 2023 campaign came to an abrupt end due to an olecranon fracture, but Santucci struck out 50 batters across 29.1 innings after an impressive freshman season. He's got a lean frame with plenty of projection to his body and repeats his delivery well, though his command has been suspect thus far in 2024. The fastball seemingly jumps out of his left hand and he can bully opponents when he's in the zone, sitting in the low-90s and grabbing 96 MPH at times. There's solid carry and he'll command the ball horizontally. The slider, despite having lower spin metrics, is already an above-average offering and flashes plus potential. It's thrown in the low-to-mid 80s with solid bite and two-plane tilt, garnering whiffs over 50% of the time in 2024. The change-up has solid promise, as well. An upper-80s weapon, Santucci maintains arm speed and turns it over well, flashing solid late fade to righties.

37. SS/OF Kellon Lindsey, Hardee Senior

H: 6-0 W: 175 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 18 yr 9 mo

Commitment: Florida

Lindsey has become a big pop-up name in the state of Florida, seeing his draft stock soar with a ton of athleticism and twitch. He was a prominent QB for Hardee Senior HS before the spring, though the loud tools in the dirt could see him get Day 1 money. He's an outstanding runner, putting up elite run times and he could man center, though he's got the range, athleticism, and arm strength to handle the six long term. The offensive profile is budding with potential, as he has quick hands and impressive bat-to-ball skills. He may not have more than average power when fully developed, but he has the look of a table-setter at the top of the order. The Florida commit will be one of the key players to watch as we progress through the spring.

38. OF Dakota Jordan, Mississippi State

H: 6-0 W: 220 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 2 mo

Another draft-eligible sophomore, Jordan is an extremely strong specimen with an enticing power/speed combination. Jordan has posted some of the highest exit velocities in college baseball, as he has a 90th percentile exit velocity of 112 MPH in 2023. This is thanks to incredible bat speed and extremely quick hands, allowing him to have mammoth power to all fields. Of course, this comes with swing-and-miss. Jordan's contact rates in 2024 are around the 70% mark and he's chasing around 30%, though that's fine when you have 70 grade juice. Despite his size, Jordan is a plus runner and that gives him enough range in center field to stay out there, though he may have to move to a corner spot.

39. C Jacob Cozart, NC State

H: 6-3 W: 222 B/T: L-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 6 mo

Cozart is the latest to join a recent pipeline of NC State backstops and there's a chance he could be the best of the bunch. Instead of enduring a "sophomore slump," Cozart improved in all facets of his game, becoming a very well-rounded catcher with a budding bat. There's at least average power in his sweet lefty swing and it plays primarily to his pull side, but he's shown an ability to go up the middle and use the gaps. With that said, there's some issues with spin recognition and there's some questions about how much he'll hit. He shines on the defensive side, as he's one of the best defensive catchers in recent memory. He's a very good framer and has excellent actions behind the dish, as well as owning an above-average arm with solid pop times. It's above-average defense at the present with plus potential down the line. He was one of the best players to try out for the Collegiate National Team, as well.

40. 1B/3B Billy Amick, Tennessee

H: 6-1 W: 220 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 8 mo

Amick transferred to Tennessee from Clemson in the latest transfer portal after being one of the best offensive players in the entire ACC last year. He carried that success over into the Cape Cod League this summer, as well. Amick has an advanced feel for the strike zone and has excellent bat-to-barrell skills that the Volunteers will surely enjoy. He posted some ridiculous exit velos last year and has legitimate plus pop. He chases a bit out of the zone, which can often lead him to tap less into his in game power. Defensively, Amick has shown the ability to handle the hot corner with range and a strong arm. There's a chance a team will let him tryout there as a professional, though he could make a move to first base.

41. RHP Joey Oakie, Ankeny Centennial

H: 6-3 W: 207 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 18 yr 2 mo

Commitment: Iowa

Another loud arm coming out of Ankeny, Iowa, Oakie has some of the loudest stuff in the entire class. Oakie generates a ton of scap load in his delivery with a big arm swing before driving down the mound with a whippy, near sidearm slot. He's already gotten into the mid-90s with the fastball, getting up to 97 MPH, with a ton of life and spin through the zone and plays up thanks to the low launch nature of his release. It wouldn't be a shock to see Oakie's velocity jump into the upper-90s when all is said and done, either. Oakie's sweeper might be the best pitch in the prep ranks, a diabolical pitch with a ton of sweep and hard biting action in the mid-80s and projects as plus. He's gotten up to 25 inches of horizontal break this summer and the pitch has insanely high spin rates, touching the 3,000 RPM barrier. He's got feel for a fading change-up that he throws hard in the mid-upper 80s that projects well, too. He'll need to iron out some command inconsistencies, but this is an enticing package overall.

42. 3B Carson DeMartini, Virginia

H: 6-0 W: 195 B/T: L-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 7 mo

A prized slugger in Blacksburg for two years, DeMartini took a big step forward with his offensive profile in 2023. He has impressive bat speed and the power is loud, but what was more impressive was his improvements with contact. His pure contact rates improved drastically from his freshman year, dropping his overall whiff rate from 33% to 21% and walking more than he struck out. DeMartini rarely chases pitches, as well. In 2024, he's whiffing a bit more, but the over-the-fence production has skyrocketed, especially to his pull-side. He's manned third base during his time on campus, showcasing decent range and a strong arm, though a move to second base could happen. He profiles as a solid Day 1 pick right now.

43. SS Tyler Bell, Lincoln-Way East

H: 6-1 W: 190 B/T: S-R

Draft Day Age: 19 yr

Commitment: Kentucky

Bell was a late riser in the summer circuit, certifying himself as one of the better midwestern infielders in this class. While he is older for the class, Bell's offensive profile has plenty of upside present. He's a switch-hitter with impressive bat-to-ball skills from both sides of the plate, as well as robust bat speed. He seldom whiffs and displays mature plate discipline, yearning for walks at a respectable clip. He'll utilize the opposite field often and the power should grow as he adds mass to his frame. The potential to stick at the "six" is high given Bell's impressive range and smooth glovework/footwork in the dirt. If he isn't drafted this year, he'd be eligible as a sophomore at Kentucky.

44. 1B/3B Tommy White, Louisiana State

H: 6-1 W: 228 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 4 mo

One of the key pieces to LSU's national title in 2023, White is a certified slugger. He lives up to his "Tommy Tanks" nickname with legitimate all fields power that comes extremely easy and it grades out as plus, maybe even double-plus, at the next level. It's incredibly quick hands and a ton of bat speed that allow him to punish the ball all over the field. While the power certainly deserves the attention it gets, White's pure bat-to-ball skills are quite promising. There's not a ton of swing-and-miss for the slugger that he is and there's impressive in-zone contact rates present in his profile. However, he is quite aggressive and the chase rates are a bit alarming, expanding the zone rather frequently. Scouts would like to see him tone it down and improve his overall patience. Right now, he's manned third base for the Tigers, though at some point in the future, a move to first base is inevitable. He's certainly a bat-first prospect, but it's a bat that is very tough to pass up.

45. RHP Bryce Meccage, The Pennington

H: 6-4 W: 190 B/T: S-R

Draft Day Age: 18 yr 4 mo

Commitment: Virginia

Meccage has the mechanical and arsenal traits that teams will adore and he's primed for a breakout this spring. It's a clean delivery with excellent arm speed and he's an impressive mover down the mound, oozing athleticism. His fastball has been rather explosive in the zone, showcasing quality riding life and missing a solid amount of bats in the process. He's at in the low-90s up to this point, but he's shown mid-90s velocity in shorter spurts this summer and is bound for more with the projection he has. He has innate feel to spin the baseball, as he has two distinct high-spin breakers that approach the 3,000 RPM barrier. The slider is the better of the two, showcasing solid sweeping life in the low-80s. The curveball sits in the upper-70s with depth and some tilt, plus he'll show a change-up that needs refinement. Added velocity could push Meccage into Day 1 conversations.

46. SS Kyle DeBarge, Louisiana-Lafayette

H: 5-9 W: 175 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 20 yr 11 mo

DeBarge is a smaller infielder with an explosive toolset at his disposal. He was one of the best hitters in the country in 2023, slashing .371/.448/.546 and running a strikeout rate below 10%. His contact rates are very impressive and there's not a ton of blemishes at the dish, posting a contact rate near 90% and rarely whiffing at pitches in the zone. It's a direct, compact stroke with plenty of twitchiness present and he's got exceptionally quick hands, allowing him to create leverage and get to his pull side juice. He attacks pitches early in counts, which has hampered the walk rates, but he makes up for it with the pure hit tool. This year, DeBarge is sacrificing some contact for more pull-side power, which grades out to at least average. DeBarge is an extremely quick runner and posts plus run times, plus he's shown a very strong arm across the diamond from the shortstop position. He may need to move to second base as time progresses, but regardless, DeBarge has the makings of a Day 1 pick.

47. RHP Drew Beam, Tennessee

H: 6-4 W: 208 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 5 mo

Beam has been one of the most reliable starters in college baseball in his two years on campus. He has the look of a workhorse starter, built sturdily with plenty of strength throughout his frame. Beam experienced a velocity uptick in 2023, sitting more in the 92-96 MPH range and running it up to 98 MPH with downhill plane and solid carry. He really fills up the zone with the heater, working horizontally across the zone. His low-80s curveball has solid potential, showcasing late two-plane tilt at its best, though it can get a bit slurvy with its shape. He has the makings of an upper-80s power change-up with heavy fade, giving him a viable weapon against lefties that has performed admirably in 2024, and he'll mix in a firm cutter to righties. He's got a bit of a higher floor, but the uptick in stuff was promising for his potential. He's more of a backend starter at this point in time.

48. SS/OF Luke Dickerson, Morris Knolls

H: 6-0 W: 185 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 18 yr 11 mo

Commitment: Virginia

Dickerson burst onto the scene this summer, performing at just about every stop he made. There's a good amount of strength in the athletic build he possesses and he's one of the best runners in the class, posting plus or better run times. He's got some twitch at the plate and he stays connected through his swing, showcasing good usage of his lower half and staying direct to the ball. He'll spray the ball to all fields, but he's shown good pull side juice and there's some thump to the opposite field gap, too. His likely home is second base in the future, though he's held his own at shortstop thus far. He's part of a decorated Virginia recruiting class.

49. C Kevin Bazzell, Texas Tech

H: 6-1 W: 205 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 4 mo

Bazzell didn't play in 2022 after transferring from Dallas Baptist and utilizing a redshirt, but he burst onto the scene in 2023 and became one of the best bats in the Big 12. Bazzell slashed .348/.452/.572 with more walks than strikeouts in 63 games, as well as hitting 10 home runs and 24 doubles. Bazzell has very little swing-and-miss to his profile and has excellent strike zone awareness. He had a 92% in-zone contact rate in 2023 and hammers heaters, boasting a 92% contact rate against them. The bat carries a ton of value here. He'll be Texas Tech's surefire catcher with Hudson White gone in 2024, where he's shown off good athleticism and has a strong arm. There's a chance that he could handle third base, as well. Bazzell should find himself in the running for the Big 12 Player of the Year award in 2024.

50. SS Tyson Lewis, Millard West

H: 6-2 W: 205 B/T: L-R

Draft Day Age: 18 yr 6 mo

Commitment: Arkansas

An Arkansas commit from Nebraska, Lewis is a wiry infielder with plenty of projection left to his frame and quality tools that scouts have liked. It's a sweet swing from the left side that is pretty suited for line drives presently, though he's shown an ability to drive the ball to his pull side and he covers the zone well. It's short and compact with quality bat speed. He's added some muscle to his frame and he's beginning to see his power soar, posting an average exit velocity during BP at Super 60 with 98.1 MPH. He's also a fantastic runner, putting in 60 times around the 6.4 second mark. He oozes athleticism, as well. Expect Lewis to have a ton of suitors early in this draft.

51. OF Mike Sirota, Northeastern

H: 6-3 W: 188 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr

Sirota is about as well-rounded of a hitter as you'll find in college baseball. The Northeastern outfielder possesses a rare combination of discipline, power, and hit ability that is hard to come by at the amateur level. Offensively, he lets the ball get deep in the zone, allowing him to stay back and drive the ball to all fields with authority. He rarely chases pitches out of the zone, drawing plenty of walks in the process. Though he occasionally gets knocked for playing at a mid-major, his performance against high-quality pitching over the last two summers in the Cape Cod League show he can excel with a competition jump and wood bat. His speed allows him to cover a ton of ground in center field, which is where he projects as plus long-term. Sirota's advanced bat combined with his athleticism are what make him a potential first-round pick.

52. 3B Caleb Bonemer, Okemos

H: 6-1 W: 195 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 18 yr 9 mo

Commitment: Virginia

Bonemer profiles as one of the biggest, if not the biggest, riser from the summer circuit, propelling himself to the top of the class with a loud toolset. It's a legitimate power/speed threat with a chance to be a solid defender on the left side of the dirt. There's not a ton of wasted energy with Bonemer's swing, as he stays very quiet through his load and short to the ball, displaying explosive bat speed from the right side and punishing baseballs in the process. Most of his power plays up the middle and to his pullside and he's already produced multiple exit velocities over 105 MPH. If there's anything to work on with Bonemer, it's polishing up his plate discipline, as he does run into some issues with whiffs and the chase rate is a bit higher than you'd want to see. Despite the physical nature of his frame, he's very athletic and produces plus or better run times. He's got a very good glove and could stay at shortstop, though given his size, a move to third base seems likely, where he'd be a potentially above-average or better defender.

53. RHP Dax Whitney, Blackfoot

H: 6-5 W: 195 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 18 yr 5 mo

Commitment: Oregon State

It's not too often that you come across a top prospect from the state of Idaho, but Whitney fits the mold. He possesses a highly athletic and loose operation with a short arm swing that leads to an over-the-top release, flashing solid arm speed. He's highly projectable, as well. He's already into the mid-90s now with exceptional carry up in the zone, sitting primarily in the low-90s with command. He has two breakers with high spin rates, a low-80s slider and a mid-70s curveball, though the shape can blend together. He'll feature a decent cambio, too. He's a projection pick with a ton to like and a solid development team will work wonders with the Oregon State commit.

54. RHP Luke Holman, Louisiana State

H: 6-4 W: 201 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 6 mo

Just when you think LSU is losing top tier arms in Paul Skenes and Ty Floyd, enter Luke Holman. The transfer from Alabama has played a significant role in Baton Rouge since arriving on campus, taking over their Friday night role and bumping his way into legitimate first round conversations. He's got a long, lean frame at 6'4, 201 pounds and didn't allow a run in the non-conference slate, only walking four batters and striking out 40. His fastball/slider combination has been as reliable as they come, with the low-90s heater flashing solid ride and the slider displaying gyro drop and bite in the low-to-mid-80s. He'll throw in a bigger curveball, as well, flashing a ton of depth. He's tinkered with a splitter, too. If he keeps up this kind of performance in SEC play, Holman will hear his name called early in July.

55. OF Braylon Payne, Lawrence E. Elkins

H: 6-1 W: 180 B/T: L-L

Draft Day Age: 17 yr 11 mo

Commitment: Houston

The pride of Missouri City, Texas, Payne has jumped onto the map after a solid summer circuit. He's pretty athletic with some strength already present in his frame, though there's still plenty of room to add more muscle. He's got a smooth left-handed swing with very quick hands, barrel whip, and budding bat speed. He'll slap the ball around the infield and utilize his plus speed on the basepaths, though he has begun to employ a gap-to-gap approach and there's solid power potential to his pull side. The hips are rather explosive and he can manipulate the barrel, as well as showing an ability to stay short to the ball. His plate discipline can use some ironing out, but there's a lot to like with the bat. He shines defensively, gliding on his routes in center field with solid instincts and good arm strength on throws. He's virtually a lock to stay there long term as a result. There's solid upside if he can manage to lift the ball more with his added strength.

56. RHP Ryan Johnson, Dallas Baptist

H: 6-6 W: 215 B/T: S-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 11 mo

Johnson surged up draft boards as a prep after a strong summer showing during the 2021 draft cycle, but he ultimately got to Dallas Baptist thanks to his strong commitment. A swingman in 2022, Johnson moved to the rotation with very solid results in 2023, striking out 116 batters in 87.1 innings and making the Collegiate National Team during the summer. Utilizing an abbreviated and funky delivery, Johnson has plenty of deception and has shown improved command of the baseball. Johnson threw his slider more than 50% of the time this spring and it profiles as his best offering. It's a sharp sweeper that sits in the mid-80s and flashes very good bite, grading out as above-average and potentially plus. He's gotten into the upper-90s with his fastball, even touching 100 MPH, though the shape of the pitch is lackluster and he struggles to miss bats with it. He's added a firmer cutter and practically ditched his change-up in 2024, too. There's obvious reliever risk, but he's a likely starter at the next level.

57. OF Griffin Burkholder, Freedom

H: 6-2 W: 195 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 18 yr 10 mo

Commitment: West Virginia

Burkholder burst onto the scene late this past summer, boasting a highly physical body with a pronounced lower half. He's an incredible runner, grading out as the fastest runner at PBR's 2024/2025 event with a 6.29 60 during athletic testing. His swing is well-connected with a lofted/uphill swing path that is meant for damage. The power potential is quite robust thanks to explosive bat speed and a heavy barrel through the zone. The plate discipline is solid, as well. He's got the tools to handle center field, though given his size, he may be a better fit for right field, where his strong arm plays well. It's shades of Jonny Farmelo. He's a West Virginia commit.

58. RHP Owen Hall, Edmond North

H: 6-3 W: 185 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 18 yr 8 mo

Commitment: Vanderbilt

Hall is another big riser from the summer circuit, vaulting himself into the top ten with a mix of present stuff and starter traits. It's a fluid and athletic delivery on the bump with a lean frame that has plenty of projection remaining at 6'3, 185 pounds. Hall's fastball is an absolute buzzsaw on the top rail with a ton of late life and he'll show a bit of a two-seam/sinker variant at the bottom of the zone. He throws plenty of strikes with the heater and he'll hold 92-95 MPH throughout outings, plus he's already been up to 98 MPH in shorter stints. It's a future plus pitch. He's got two breaking balls, a slider/cutter hybrid in the mid-80s that has good two-plane tilt and a curveball in the mid-to-upper-70s that has good depth, but lacks bite/conviction at times. He's developing a mid-80s splitter, as well. He'll need to develop consistency with his off-speed arsenal, but there's a ton to like with the Vanderbilt commit.

59. SS Griff O'Ferrall, Virginia

H: 6-1 W: 185 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 5 mo

O'Ferrall has some of the best bat-to-ball skills in this class, recording 108 hits during the collegiate season at Virginia before making the Collegiate National Team. He's a wiry-framed prospect with good athleticism and twitch, profiling as an up-the-middle player. O'Ferrall's swing plane is flat and his swing is tailor-made for line-drive singles more than anything, but he began to put the ball more in the air late in the spring and that continued into summer. There's below-average power at best in his profile, playing mostly to his pull side. He'll need to add more impact. In the field, O'Ferrall has the quick twitch and hands, as well as improved arm strength, to stick at shortstop long term. He's a high-IQ player and can utilize his speed on the basepaths, as well.

60. OF Kavares Tears, Tennessee

H: 6-2 W: 200 B/T: L-L

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 10 mo

Tears did not see much playing time in Tony Vitello's system in 2023, but he's taken full advantage of his elevation to starter in 2024. Tears' plate discipline has improved quite a bit, keeping the chases low and displaying a solid approach at the plate. There's some swing-and-miss in his game, though the power he possesses makes this an easier pill to swallow. Tears is a physical beast with a ton of bat speed and pop in the bat that plays to all fields. He'll need to clean up the whiffs in the future, but it's hard to ignore the raw juice, which grades out as plus or better. Defensively, he's played in right field but may transition to left field given his meager arm strength and limited speed. Given the production he's provided to a talented Volunteer offense, Tears is playing himself into Day 1 conversations.

61. RHP Levi Sterling, Notre Dame

H: 6-5 W: 195 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 17 yr 10 mo

Commitment: Texas

Sterling turned in a loud summer and has vaulted himself to the top of the class with a mix of loud stuff, pitchability, and projection. For starters, Sterling will be one of the youngest players in the entire class, as he won't turn 18 until September, which certainly helps him in team model runs. He projects as a starter with a buttery-smooth delivery on the mound and a legitimate four-pitch mix that is led by a fastball that's already in the low-90s with life and can easily get into the mid-90s with added strength to his long and lanky frame. His best secondary comes in the form of a low-mid 80s change-up, which has splitter-esque movement and dives hard away from lefties. He mixes in an upper-70s curveball that classifies more as a sweeper and a mid-80s cutter with tight spin to righties. He's got plenty of athleticism and he throws a large quantity of strikes as a result, showcasing potentially above-average command at best.

62. 1B/OF Jared Thomas, Texas

H: 6-2 W: 190 B/T: L-L

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 1 mo

A draft-eligible sophomore, Thomas terrorized opposing pitching in 2023. Thomas produced an 85% contact rate this past spring, including an otherworldly 92% contact rate against fastballs. He will hammer mistakes and knows how to do damage, though he's focused on the hit tool more than the power thus far at Texas. There's solid pull side juice and thump up the middle presently and it should get better in 2024. Defensively, Thomas has shown an ability to handle a corner outfield role. He has aggressive routes to the ball and solid range/mobility, plus he's shown his abilities at first base. A Day 1 selection is certainly in the cards here with Thomas.

63. RHP Ben Hess, Alabama

H: 6-5 W: 255 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 10 mo

Hess has a very imposing precense on the bump, coming in at 6'5, 255 pounds with easy, fluid mechanics and great stuff. The fastball has a bunch of bat-missing traits, sitting in the mid-90s with a lot of life through the zone and getting up to 98-99 MPH in some instances. The pitch has a flatter approach angle with solid extension, plus he threw the fastball for a strike more than 70% of the time this past spring. His off-speed pitches are rather advanced, as well. The best offering is the upper-70s/low-80s curveball with high spin, excellent bite, and two-plane break, missing bats at a high rate. He throws the slider hard in the mid-80s with firmer action and the change-up has very good tumbling action and velocity separation, too. It's a legit four-pitch mix. He'll need to find ways to go deeper in games and stay healthy.

64. SS Josh Kuroda-Grauer, Rutgers

H: 6-0 W: 195 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 5 mo

Kuroda-Grauer has been a force in Rutgers' lineup the past two years. A wiry framed athlete, JKG has sneaky good power with exceptional plate discipline and robust contact rates. It's fringy power to his pull side with an ability to spray line drives to all fields and he keeps the whiff numbers at a minimum, hovering around 10% in total, though he's rather aggressive and expands the zone. He's got versatility to him and has handled a myraid of positions at Rutgers, including solid defense at shortstop. He's a slick defender in the dirt and moves smoothly to his left and right, showcasing a solid arm, too. The run tool isn't great, but it's hard to pass on the bat right now.

65. 1B/OF Eli Serrano, NC State

H: 6-5 W: 201 B/T: L-L

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 2 mo

Serrano's size and stature immediately catches your eye on the field, as he's an extremely lanky, projectable player with a ton to like. He's eligible as a sophomore due to age, but he had an impressive first year in Raleigh, slashing .292/.389/.470 with seven home runs in 217 plate appearances. He runs a solid contact rate from the left side and draws a plentiful amount of walks, showcasing solid feel to spray the ball to all fields. His power potential is outrageous with his potent bat speed and highly projectable frame, mashing the ball up the middle and to the pull-side. He's already put up exit velocities up to 111 MPH. He's rather athletic and runs well, too. He's manned first base primarily, but given Garrett Pennington's transfer from Wichita State, Serrano has been shifted into center field, though a shift to left field seems likely.

66. LHP Dasan Hill, Grapevine

H: 6-4 W: 175 B/T: R-L

Draft Day Age: 18 yr 6 mo

Commitment: Dallas Baptist

A Dallas Baptist Commit, Hill is a projectable 6'4, 175 LB left hander who had a velo bump this spring. It's a high three quarters release with a short arm action, and a high effort, rotational delivery. Hill will start outings in the mid 90's, and cruise at 90-93 for the rest. Showing surprising command given his size, Hill consistently commands his heater to his glove side. His go to secondary is a low 80's tight spinning slider which he consistently lands in the zone and is able to backfoot to right handed hitters thanks to it's shorter shape. He'll also flash a high 70's curveball, though this pitch at times will blend with his slider. With not much need for it thus far, Hill features a low 80's changeup that he's hardly needed to throw, a pitch he'll likely need more in pro ball than high school. While the breaking ball shapes will need refinement and there's some reliever risk (as there is with all high school pitchers), there's a lot to like and project on here with Hill.

67. LHP Carter Holton, Vanderbilt

H: 5-11 W: 201 B/T: L-L

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 10 mo

While Holton lacks the projection you'd like to see from an amateur prospect, he makes up for it with his pure stuff. Holton did miss some time with an injury this spring, but he's been a consistent performer at Vanderbilt and should slot in as their Friday night arm in 2024. It's a deceptive delivery, hiding the ball very well and there's some angle created to home plate. The heater jumps out of the hand and has sat in the low-to-mid 90s, reaching 98 MPH at times, showcasing some late life and he does a good job of commanding the pitch well. He's missed a healthy amount of bats with his off-speed arsenal, led by a mid-80s slider with sweep and bite. The upper-70s curveball has 1/7 shape with bite and the mid-80s change-up has found more life, missing bats over 60% in a small sample. He has the feeling of a late Day 1 guy who could rise quickly if everything works out.

68. 1B Blake Burke, Tennessee

H: 6-3 W: 240 B/T: L-L

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 1 mo

A pure first base profile in this year's class, Burke is one of the most powerful players in all of college baseball. Standing in the box with a physical precense, Burke's power comes really, really easily. There's a ton of bat speed and loft in his swing, allowing him to swat balls out of the park with ease. He's posted some ridiculous exit velocities in 2023, including a few eclipsing the 110 MPH barrier. His walk rate could use some work and he does chase breaking balls a bit, but there's solid bat-to-ball skills here and he'll show a tendency to spray the ball to all fields. The bat will have to perform at the next level given he's stuck at first base, where he's a serviceable defender. He'll play a key role in Tennessee's lineup in 2024.

69. RHP Tegan Kuhns, Gettysburg Area

H: 6-3 W: 177 B/T: S-R

Draft Day Age: 19 yr 1 mo

Commitment: Tennessee

The first thing that stands out with Kuhns is the projection remaining in his wiry, slender frame, coming in at 6'3, 177 pounds. He's a solid mover on the mound with good athleticism and he uses his lower half rather well, helping him generate the velocity he has. There is some effort in the delivery, though he's on time with his arm at foot strike. The fastball has considerable life at the top of the zone with carry in the low-90s, topping out at 95 MPH, though one would expect that to get better as he physically matures. The curveball is a loud offering, getting into the low-80s with hammer qualities. He can land it for strikes at will and it displays solid bite and depth, as well as extremely high spin numbers in the 2,800-3,000 RPM range. It's got plus potential. He's developing a splitter in the mid-80s that has some tunneling traits off the fastball, too. Command can come and go, but the Tennessee commit throws a solid amount of strikes presently.

70. LHP David Shields, Mt. Lebanon

H: 6-2 W: 210 B/T: S-L

Draft Day Age: 17 yr 10 mo

Commitment: Miami

Shields profiles as one of the youngest players in this class as a reclassification from the 2025 class. He burst onto the scene at the PDP League in late June/early July, striking out six and walking none across two clean outings. It's an easy and athletic operation on the bump with Shields, who pitches with a bit of crossfire and plenty of confidence. He's primarily pitched in the 88-92 MPH range this summer, though with the projection remaining to his body, it's easy to see more on the way. He fills up the strike zone with the heater, painting the edges consistently and attacking hitters with intent, missing a good bit of bats in the process. His best secondary is a low-80s change-up with solid deception, giving him a solid weapon against righties. The breaking ball in the upper-70s flashes solid sweep, though it can get inconsistent. He'll be a fun Northeast follow to watch this spring.

71. INF Peyton Stovall, Arkansas

H: 5-11 W: 200 B/T: L-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 5 mo

Highly acclaimed out of high school, turned down millions to go to Fayetteville. Quite a bit to like, but has been hampered by injuries. Flatter swing plane, really keen eye and knack for contact, doesn't chase. Has struggled to lift the ball consistently, but once he does, power will play up, especially to pull side. Likely 2B long term with limited arm strength. Health in 2024 will be key, as well as power output.

72. SS Charlie Bates, Palo Alto

H: 6-1 W: 185 B/T: L-R

Draft Day Age: 18 yr 9 mo

Commitment: Stanford

It's not too often that you can find a pure shortstop at the prep level, but Bates fits the bill. A sound defender at the "six", Bates has great body control with smooth hands and footwork, as well as plenty of range thanks to his mobility and speed. All of this will allow the Stanford commit to stick at shortstop long term. With the bat, Bates has a short, compact swing and solid bat-to-ball skills, as well as showing patience at the plate and garnering walks aplenty. There's sneaky raw power in the bat that primarily plays to the gaps presently, but he'll run into one to his pullside from time to time. It's an enticing profile, though it comes with a warning label, as Stanford commits have been a tough sign out of high school.

73. INF/OF Chase Harlan, Central Bucks East

H: 6-3 W: 205 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 18 yr

Commitment: Clemson

Harlan has the chance to be one of the most powerful prep bats in this class. He's a big, burly prospect with a ton of power potential from the right side. He stays compact through the zone with thunderous bat speed and natural loft, allowing him to do plenty of damage to his pull side. His plate discipline is rather mature presently, keeping whiffs at a minimum. The Clemson commit has a chance to be a third baseman given the frame, though his future is likely as a corner outfielder. He's got a strong arm with good agility in the field. Given the weak class, Harlan could rise into the top 50 in due time.

74. RHP Bryce Cunningham, Vanderbilt

H: 6-5 W: 230 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 6 mo

Ignore the 6.00+ ERA from the 2023 season. Cunningham has the physical tools, size (6'5/240), and power stuff to be an impact arm at the next level. He gets down the mound well with excellent extension from a higher slot. It's a three-pitch mix with a quality four-seam fastball into the upper 90s, a solid slider with cutter-type movement, and a plus changeup with solid velocity separation off the fastball. Cunningham has above-average fastball command, which gives him a shot to start at the next level, though the command of his secondaries will need further growth. Cunningham had five quality starts on the Cape this summer after being used in a variety of roles with Vanderbilt for the past two years. Cunningham's stuff dipped a bit over the summer, sitting in the 91-94 range on his fastball. He's shown spurts of greatness in Vanderbilt's rotation and given the weaker nature of the class, Cunningham has jumped up boards.

75. RHP Khal Stephen, Mississippi State

H: 6-4 W: 215 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 6 mo

Stephen wasn't the flashiest portal addition in the SEC, but the Purdue transfer has taken a jump with Mississippi State. The big-bodied righty tickles the upper 90s with a 92-95 MPH fastball that explodes at the top of the zone. He fills the zone effectively, with better strikes on the fastball than the secondaries. Stephen's 82-84 MPH slider is trending in the right direction but is mostly average, with the changeup being more functional than impactful. Even without a wipeout secondary, Stephen will be an attractive target on draft day as a big righty that's trending upward with the ability to navigate lineups with the strength of his fastball.

76. 1B/3B Kale Fountain, Norris

H: 6-5 W: 230 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 18 yr 11 mo

Commitment: Louisiana State

Fountain possesses one of the louder power/speed combinations in this year's class. When looking at his swing, his bat speed really stands out, as well as the barrel whip and leverage out front. It is truly built for damage. The power potential with Fountain's bat is tremendous, especially to his pull side. He's shown a resistance in expanding the zone too much, as well. While he's incredibly physical, he's an impressive runner for his size and has the toolset to handle the hot corner. He's got solid footwork and has a cannon for an arm, though if he outgrows the position, he'd be bound for first base. Part of an outright impressive LSU recruiting class, there's substantial Day 1 upside in Fountain's profile.

77. 1B/LHP Noah Franco, IMG Academy

H: 6-3 W: 205 B/T: L-L

Draft Day Age: 18 yr 2 mo

Commitment: Texas Christian

Another reclassified player from the 2025 class, Franco has some of the best two-way upside in this class. He's got a physical frame with very broad shoulders and plenty of athleticism that plays well on both sides of the ball, though there's a bit more upside with the bat. There is some swing-and-miss to his game, but he's not afraid to rack up walks and doesn't chase a ton, plus he's been able to hold his own in left-on-left matchups. There's plenty of bat speed present and he swings with serious intent, spraying the ball to all fields and showcasing solid power up the middle and to his pullside. That'll get better as he becomes physically mature. He's likely limited to first base with his size, though don't let that fool you. He's rather mobile and shows quick twitch at the position, letting his athleticism shine. On the bump, he's been into the low-90s with easy, athletic mechanics and it's easy to project him into the mid-90s by next summer. He's got a high spin slider that has some teeth in the low-80s with late sweep, as well as feel for a change-up.

78. LHP/OF Johnny King, Naples

H: 6-4 W: 210 B/T: L-L

Draft Day Age: 17 yr 11 mo

Commitment: Miami

King was a two-way player last summer, though his future is now on the bump. He's an incredibly athletic southpaw who has shortened his arm stroke and has seen an increase in velocity, going from 88-91 MPH last summer to 92-95 MPH this spring. His fastball has two-seam movement and he'll command it horizontally across the zone. His best secondary is am upper-70s curveball with 1/7 shape that has the potential to be an absolute hammer at the next level, plus he'll tinker with a change-up with some fade and tumble. He's young for the class, which will favor him on team models. He's creeping his way into legitimate Top 50 conversation.

79. RHP Jackson Barberi, Brookwood

H: 6-4 W: 185 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 17 yr 10 mo

Commitment: Florida

Barberi profiles as one of the youngest arms in the class, as he won't turn 18 for a couple of months after the draft. He's highly projectable and displays a whippy arm with electric arm speed, working downhill and staying in-sync. The low-90s heater has a ton of carry at the top of the zone and he's shown spurts this spring of pitching in the 95-97 MPH range. The slider features bat-missing traits in the low-80s with late bite and sweep and should get better with age, plus he's shown an ability to pull the string on a change-up that features a ton of running action. There's a ton to like here and given the model-friendly traits, Barberi will see his name called very early.

80. RHP Tyson Neighbors, Kansas State

H: 6-2 W: 220 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 9 mo

Neighbors was the best collegiate reliever in 2023, leading the Big 12 in saves and striking out 86 batters across 48.2 innings. Neighbors is already very physical and muscular and he's got a bulldog mentality on the bump. The fastball has been very impressive, displaying good command, solid spin rates, and a ton of riding life in the mid-90s, getting up to 99 MPH. The real stars of the show are the breaking balls in his repertoire, both of which are plus. The slider is the firmer offering, sitting in the upper-80s with nasty late tilt and bite, acting as Neighbors' primary strikeout pitch in 2023. The low-80s curveball has more depth and similar spin rates, flashing gnarly late bite. We firmly believe he has a chance to start, though his future is likely that of a late-inning shutdown reliever.

81. RHP Chris Cortez, Texas A&M

H: 6-1 W: 205 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 9 mo

Cortez has insanely loud arm talent, but he's been held back by inconsistent command. He's seen time as a starter in College Station, but his future resides in the bullpen, where his FB/SL combination could play well. Cortez has tickled triple digits on the heater, consistently sitting in the mid-90s, but it has generic shape and isn't in the zone often, resulting in a lack of bat-missing traits. The slider, on the other hand, has significant potential. It's a mid-80s sweeper with late bite and misses a healthy amount of bats. He'll need to find the zone more consistently, as he only threw 57% strikes in 2023, though he projects as a back-end, high leverage reliever that could move quickly.

82. LHP Josh Hartle, Wake Forest

H: 6-5 W: 210 B/T: L-L

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 3 mo

After enduring some struggles in his freshman campaign, Hartle solidified himself as one of the best starters in the country with a record book year for Wake Forest. It's an easy operation with a wider release point and the frame suggests that more velocity should be on the way for Hartle. He's mostly been in the upper-80s/low-90s with the fastball that features sinking life and solid command, though it can get roughed up a bit. The addition of a dynamic upper-80s cutter has given Hartle a better option to miss bats and the low-80s curveball has proven to be his most effective pitch, showcasing solid bite and tilt. The change-up is firm and lacks separation off the fastball in the mid-80s. He really fills up the strike zone, as well, though he's flashed struggles with his command and doesn't elevate his pitch mix enough.

83. OF Rodney Green Jr., California

H: 6-3 W: 190 B/T: L-L

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 3 mo

Green's toolset is one of the more enticing ones in the college landscape. For starters, it's an immense ceiling with quality defense, plus speed, and a ton of power in the bat. The big thing that works against Green right now is the swing-and-miss to his game, which has correlated to a lower contact rate. That said, Green swings very easily and the bat explodes through the zone, giving him above-average power that plays mostly to his pull side. If he is able to improve the plate discipline and cut down the strikeouts, this is a very potent bat. In the field, he's an impressive defender in center field with solid route running and instincts, though the arm is more around average. That said, he'll likely stick at the position as he develops.

84. RHP Trey Gregory-Alford, Coronado

H: 6-5 W: 235 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 18 yr 2 mo

Commitment: Virginia

A Colorado native, Gregory-Alford is an extremely imposing figure on the bump with an extra large, very physical frame that fits the "power pitcher" bill. He hides the ball rather well with a shortened arm circle and he's got electric arm speed, though there's a bit of effort in his delivery. The fastball is a potential buzzsaw, a heavy pitch with sink/run that has gotten up to 97 MPH and will usually sit in the low-90s over longer outings. He can dominate hitters with the pitch and there's solid command of the pitch, as well. He's got two different breaking balls, both of which has very good power. He'll throw a more tradition slider in the mid-80s with sharp bite and two-plane tilt and a dynamic cutter in the upper-80s with similar bite and tilt. It can be a nightmare for hitters when he keeps both pitches low in the zone. He's learning a fading mid-80s change-up, though it lags behind presently. He's on the younger side of the spectrum, as well, which will help his case with models.

85. RHP Thatcher Hurd, Louisiana State

H: 6-4 W: 228 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 7 mo

A transfer from UCLA last year, Thatcher Hurd made his way to LSU. Hurd had his struggles when he first got to campus, namely fighting some command woes, but he began to figure it out down the stretch. He's rather athletic on the bump with fluid motions and a shorter, compact arm action, plus he's got a sturdy build. Hurd's fastball command can use some work, but the velocity has jumped up in his time on campus, sitting in the mid-90s and he's run it up to 98 MPH. His slider has long been his best pitch, a mid-80s hammer with extremely high spin rates and more depth than sweep, acting like a cutter at times. He's also got a sweepy curveball in the upper-70s, as well as a fringe-average mid-80s changeup. If all continues to trend in the right direction, Hurd could be a top of the rotation type starter.

86. RHP Aiden May, Oregon State

H: 6-2 W: 196 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 3 mo

A full time starter at Arizona in 2023, May was lit up in a hitter-friendly ballpark before entering the transfer portal and landing in Corvallis. However, May's projected landing spot will be in the bullpen, where his arsenal would shine. He has electric arm speed in his delivery, which features plenty of athleticism. His sinker is a bit limited and doesn't miss bats, though he's run it up to 97 MPH and there may be more on the way as he's recovered from Tommy John surgery. His slider is a dynamic weapon, a mid-80s sweeper with wipeout potential when he's on and it can get into the upper-80s, as well. The change-up has shown strides in 2024, too. He's likely to stick as a starter to begin his journey in the minors.

87. LHP Payton Tolle, TCU

H: 6-6 W: 250 B/T: L-L

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 8 mo

Tolle is a massive human being that has been dominant on both sides of the ball during his time at Wichita State. While he began his year as a two-way, Tolle has transitioned into a P.O. with an intriguing fastball/slider duo. The fastball is a bit of a unicorn with low-90s velocity that plays up thanks to a flat approach and hoppy nature. The slider shape has gotten better and he'll use it as his primary secondary, but it's the fastball that misses the most bats. He's tinkered with a cambio, as well, though it lags behind. He's put up some big performances in TCU's Friday spot and has made himself some money as a result.

88. RHP Dylan Jordan, Viera

H: 6-3 W: 205 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 18 yr 8 mo

Commitment: Florida State

Jordan has risen up draft boards steadily all year, putting himself in prime position heading into his senior season. Jordan's mechanics are gradual and easy, showcasing solid athleticism down the mound with big scap loading and use of his lower half. The fastball has gotten up to 96 MPH already, sitting in the low-90s with serious sink and run, though he can change eye levels and get whiffs up in the zone. It's a tough arm slot to spin a slider, but Jordan is able to do a good job of doing so. It flashes hard bite and plenty of sweeping life in the low-80s and projects as an above-average or better pitch as he develops. The change-up can tunnel off the fastball and features similar sinking life with tumble in the low-80s, as well. It's a fun profile and there's a ton of projection remaining here.

89. RHP Ryan Forcucci, UC San Diego

H: 6-3 W: 205 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 7 mo

Forcucci is this year's mid-major data darling. He's primarily been a starter on campus since he arrived, making 21 starts for the Tritons. It's a projectable frame with long levers and mechanics that remind you a bit of current Minnesota Twins starter Joe Ryan, but with a shorter arm circle. The fastball Forcucci throws is absurdly good, displaying insane carry at the top of the zone with some run and a flat approach angle, as well as pumping the zone with strikes. He's been up to 97 MPH with it, usually sitting in the 92-95 MPH range. He pairs the heater with a solid slider with late bite and two-plane break in the mid-80s that has been his primary strikeout pitch thus far. He's thrown a change-up that he's shown feel for in the mid-80s, fading hard away from lefties, though he's only used it a handful of times. Forcucci has missed substantial time in 2024 and is a bit lower as a result.

90. RHP Chris Levonas, Christian Brothers Academy

H: 6-2 W: 175 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 18 yr 5 mo

Commitment: Wake Forest

Levonas saw his draft stock soar this winter after a sensational showing at PBR's Super 60 showcase. The Wake Forest commit lived in the 95-97 MPH (t98) range with his lively fastball, a massive increase from the 89-93 velo that was observed over the summer. Levonas has highly advanced feel for manipulating and generating spin. with spin rates in excess of 2,800 rpm and 3,000 rpm on his slider and curve respectively. It's a 5 pitch mix that is completed with an upper 80s changeup and a newly unveiled cutter that gets into the low 90s. While not overly large, Levonas has plenty of wiry strength at 6'1-175 with superb athleticism that can be easily observed in his looseness and flexibility on the bump. The overall package provokes comparisons to 2021 26th overall pick and New Jersey native, Chase Petty. It remains to be seen how Levonas manages to harness, hold, and command his fresh, high octane arsenal. There's day 1 upside if it all comes together for Levonas this spring.

91. SS Trey Snyder, Liberty North

H: 6-2 W: 200 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 18 yr 9 mo

Commitment: Tennessee

Snyder profiles as one of the better all-around prospects in this class. At 6'2, 197 pounds, he's well-built and extremely athletic with a bit of projectability to play with. He's got one of the better hit tools in the prep ranks, shooting the ball around the field with a swing that is more suited for line drives than fly balls thanks to a flatter swing plane. He's got solid bat speed and very quick hands, as well. There's not a ton of power output presently with the lack of loft and leverage, though Snyder does have solid average raw power that will be utilized more with a loftier swing plane. He does limit swing-and-miss, too, though he can get rather aggressive at the dish. In the field, Snyder uses his athleticism and moves well laterally with good footwork and very good hands. His transfers are quick and he's got enough arm strength to handle shortstop at the next level.

92. LHP Mason Russell, Casteel

H: 6-1 W: 175 B/T: S-L

Draft Day Age: 18 yr 3 mo

Commitment: Arizona

Russell's metrics, projection, and delivery make him a coveted prospect in 2024. Hailing from Arizona, Russell has a very easy operation on the bump and there's enough projection to envision a velocity bump this spring. It's a legit four-pitch mix, led by a low-90s fastball with solid carry, high spin, and command. He can manipulate his slider shape in the low-80s and it profiles as his best offering, displaying sharp bite and spin upwards of 2,900 RPMs. It flashes plus potential when he's fully developed. He's shown feel for a low-80s change-up with tumble and a bigger mid-70s curveball, as well. Russell made quite a bit of noise in 2024, as he tossed the second no-hitter in NHSI history with ten strikeouts and twenty whiffs. There's enough to project a legitimate starter at the next level here.

93. LHP Ethan Schiefelbein, Corona

H: 6-1 W: 175 B/T: L-L

Draft Day Age: 18 yr 3 mo

Commitment: UCLA

Schiefelbein has been an impressive performer this summer and there's a chance he could be the first prep southpaw off the board next summer. His wiry frame is very projectable and the ease of operation/tempo stands out, as well as being relatively young for the class. The velocity doesn't stand out just yet, as he's primarily worked in the upper-80s/low-90s and maxed out at 94 MPH, but the pitch plays up thanks to the immense carry it has at the top of the zone. He's primarily used a curveball this summer in the upper-70s with 12-6 shape that he can land for strikes with ease, though he's got a slider with more horizontal tilt. The shapes can blend together at times. He's got feel for a firmer low-80s change-up, though it lags behind presently. Given the operation, projectability, and strike-throwing ability he has, Schiefelbein has the makings of a Day 1 pick next July.

94. SS Sawyer Farr, Boswell

H: 6-5 W: 185 B/T: S-R

Draft Day Age: 19 yr 1 mo

Commitment: Texas A&M

At 6'5, 185 pounds, Farr is a highly-projectable infield prospect with very long levers and quite a bit of athleticism. He's a switch-hitter with impressive offensive upside, particularly from the left side. He has a sweet left-handed swing with significant power projection once he maxes out his frame, as there's solid loft and bat speed present. His right-handed swing gets long and will need to be more compact. What's even more impressive is that Farr's approach is rock solid and he keeps strikeouts at a minimum, showing minimal swing-and-miss. Despite his towering size, Farr moves smoothly in the dirt and he has the tools to stick up the middle. He glides laterally and has an impressive glove, as well as a strong arm and good internal clock. Should he add more muscle this off-season, Farr is one to watch for a serious boost in draft stock.

95. RHP Chase Mobley, Durant

H: 6-6 W: 200 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 18 yr 1 mo

Commitment: Florida State

Projection and athleticism stand out immediately with Mobley, who's long been heralded in this class. He's a fluid mover down the mound with a lower arm slot and standout arm speed, though there's been some inconsistencies in syncing up his delivery, which is common for pitchers with longer bodies like Mobley. The fastball projects as his best pitch, a heavy running two-seamer that's been sitting in the 92-95 MPH range this summer and topping out at 97 MPH. He's shown good command horizontally across the zone with it and with his projection, it's likely he'll be throwing harder in the near future. He's got a low-80s slider that has some bite and stays short to the plate with some late tilt and he'll throw in a good change-up with solid velocity separation and tumble. His command comes and goes, though if he's more in-sync with his body next spring, you can expect the command to improve.

96. OF Chris Stanfield, LSU

H: 6-2 W: 195 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 20 yr 11 mo

Stanfield is just eligible for this draft, as his 21st birthday is the same week as the cutoff date of August 1st. He's shown some electric play in Auburn as a freshman and has a fun toolset at his disposal. He's rather twitchy at the plate with budding bat speed and pop that plays best to his pull-side. He's got feel for the barrel and the contact rates are good, though he'll need to show some improvement and keep the strikeouts at bay in 2024. He's not afraid to be gutsy with his speed on the basepaths and he'll surprise opposing defenders with some of his tricks. He has the speed to handle center field, where he's shown great route-running and defensive chops in 2024.

97. C/1B Cole Messina, South Carolina

H: 6-0 W: 230 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 2 mo

Appropriately nicknamed "Moose" by his peers, Messina is highly regarded as a clubhouse leader and a fierce competitor on the diamond. While he lacks physical projection with his size, Messina is more than a slugger. He's an impressive hitter with solid contact skills and he has displayed mature plate discipline, limiting his chases. He has robust power that plays best to his pull-side, as well, grading out as above-average and maybe plus. He's a catcher right now and should get a chance to start there in the minor leagues, though a move to first base appears likely because of his size and lack of strong athleticism. However, this is a profile where the bat is the valuable item.

98. SS Anthony Silva, Texas Christian

H: 6-2 W: 200 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 20 yr 11 mo

A draft-eligible sophomore, Silva's overall toolset is rather enticing. For starters, Silva is a lock to stick at shortstop long term thanks to excellent actions at the position. He's able to move laterally very well, giving him great range, and he's got excellent hands and footwork, making difficult plays look rather easy. There's good arm strength across the diamond, as well. At the plate, Silva projects as a hit-over-power bat. The pure bat-to-ball skills stand out and there's not a ton of swing-and-miss to his game, though he doesn't draw a ton of walks. As he physically matures, Silva should grow into average power that plays primarily up the middle. He's already shown over-the-fence power to the gaps, as well as some pull side juice.

99. OF Casey Cook, North Carolina

H: 6-0 W: 195 B/T: L-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 9 mo

Cook has the chance to be more of a high-floor player, but it's hard to ignore the production he's had in UNC's lineup. Cook is one of the best fastball hitters in the country and has a knack for spraying the ball to all fields, though if there's anything to critique him for, it's his lack of thump. It's a legitimate hit-over-power type, but Cook's ability to get on-base and find green is exceptional. He's a fringy runner with limited speed, meaning he's destined for a left field role at the next level. Scouts are enamored with Cook and he'll find himself plenty of suitors early on Day 2.

100. LHP Gage Jump, Louisiana State

H: 6-0 W: 197 B/T: L-L

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 3 mo

Jump was highly regarded as a prep arm, but he's struggled to find time on the mound due to injuries, including missing all of 2023 with Tommy John surgery. He entered the transfer portal and joined former UCLA teammate Thatcher Hurd in Baton Rouge, impressing a ton of people in the process. He has a shorter arm swing and creates some deception with a higher front side, but his tunneling ability with the FB/CB stands out. The heater really hops through the zone, featuring 20+ inches of IVB in the mid-90s this spring. The curveball plays well off it with solid bite and a ton of depth, giving him plenty of vertical separation. He'll feature a shorter cutter and a promising change-up, as well. There's a real chance he'll have a breakout spring and will be in LSU's weekend rotation.

101. RHP Duncan Marsten, Harvard-Westlake

H: 6-4 W: 215 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 19 yr 2 mo

Commitment: Wake Forest

Marsten underwent Tommy John surgery and missed substantial time, but he's gotten back on the mound this spring and has intriguing traits. He has a lean, physical frame on the bump and moves very easily down the mound, showcasing little to no effort. He's got a clean arm action with solid arm speed, as well. He's been into the mid-90s this year, holding 91-94 MPH deep into outings with a solid movement profile. He's focused on adding more strength this summer/fall and has gotten up into the upper-90s in side sessions. His breaking ball sits in the low-80s with solid depth and has profiled as his best pitch thus far, plus he's shown feel for a power change-up in the mid-80s. He'll be 19 on draft day and comes with injury questions, so he may end up at the pitching factory in Winston-Salem, but there's stuff to like here and he's on track for a big breakout.

102. RHP Michael Massey, Wake Forest

H: 6-5 W: 230 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 3 mo

An electric arm out of the dominant Wake Forest bullpen in 2023, Michael Massey projects to move into the Wake rotation in 2024. Massey's calling card is his overpowering stuff, featuring a short, 80-84 MPH slider that really falls off the table. Massey's fastball sits 93-95 T97 with great carry and a bit of cut, jumping out of his hand to a 40% whiff rate. Only flashing 20 changeups in 2023, Massey hasn't had much of a need for a third pitch throughout his college career, so it's something to keep an eye on as moves into having to face a lineup multiple times. He has added a curveball to his repetoire, though it's noticeable out of the hand. Massey's compact delivery includes a short, Civale-esque arm action, that creates a lower release height than normally expected of pitchers his size, as well as allowing his delivery to be more repeatable despite his long limbs. Massey has some starting experience, starting 11 games for Tulane as a freshman, but had little success. Coming in at 6-5, 230, he certainly has the build for a starter, and strikes haven't been too much of a question thus far.

103. INF Jalin Flores, Texas

H: 6-3 W: 200 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 20 yr 11 mo

Flores is just eligible for this draft, as his birthday falls one day before the August 1st deadline. He had a rough freshman year in Austin, hitting underneath the Mendoza line and struggling to find consistent starting time. That changed in 2024 and he's put himself in prime position to jump up draft boards. While he's more of a wiry-framed player, Flores has prioritized lifting the ball and he's found success in mashing the ball to his pull-side. The exit velocities have jumped substantially as a result and it projects as average or better at the next level. This comes with a caveat, as Flores is quite aggressive and chases often, but there's solid contact nonetheless. He's a solid defender at the "six" with good range and fluid motions, as well as a strong arm.

104. LHP Ryan Prager, Texas A&M

H: 6-3 W: 200 B/T: L/L

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 8 mo

After missing all of 2023 with Tommy John recovery, Prager is back and has been dominating in Texas A&M's Friday night spot. His command has improved and he's throwing a ton of strikes, though there's effort in his delivery, including head whack. This will be something scouts look at when deciding if he's a future starter or reliever, though his arsenal is certainly loud enough to start. He creates a ton of vertical carry on his low-90s heater and misses plenty of bats with it, reaching back for 94 MPH when necessary. His mid-80s slider has been diabolical and he's throwing it as much as the heater, too. The change-up has quite a bit of fading life and it's been racking up whiffs aplenty in 2024. There's still questions to be answered with his profile, especially on the starter/reliever debate, but he's putting himself in prime real estate with his performances.

105. RHP Connor Gatwood, Baker

H: 6-5 W: 195 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 18 yr 9 mo

Commitment: Auburn

Gatwood has turned some heads in the last year, as he's added strength throughout his frame and has seen a velocity uptick as a result. It's relatively easy mechanics, repeating his delivery rather well and showcasing great arm speed and athleticism. What was upper-80s velocity last year has become consistent low-90s and Gatwood has run it up to 98 MPH this spring. The pitch shape is more of a sink/run variant than one with carry. He'll deploy a mid-80s slider with low spin and shorter break, sometimes displaying late two-plane tilt. There's a fading mid-80s change-up in his repertoire, as well, though he's still figuring out the feel for it. His command can come and go, though one would expect it to improve as we creep towards draft day. He recently changed his college commitment from South Alabama to Auburn.

106. OF Will Taylor, Clemson

H: 5-11 W: 185 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 6 mo

A two-sport star in baseball and football at Clemson the past two years, Taylor is focusing solely on baseball going forward. The speedy outfielder posted good numbers during the college season, where he played a crucial role in Clemson's success at the top of the lineup. He's a great defender, covering a ton of ground in center field. Offensively, it's a hit-over-power profile, with the future extra-base impact still somewhat of a question mark, though he's shown quite a bit more pop this fall. His ability to work walks combined with his bat-to-ball skills make the future hit tool promising. However, Taylor struggled mightily against lefties over the summer, posting drastic reverse splits. He will have to improve this if he wants to be more than a platoon player. It will be interesting to see how Taylor fares in his first year as strictly a baseball player after a shaky summer campaign.

107. OF Tyler Head, Windermere

H: 6-3 W: 190 B/T: L-L

Draft Day Age: 19 yr 1 mo

Commitment: NC State

Head quietly put together one of the better summer campaigns in this class, sneaking his way up boards. He's a wiry outfielder that has solid athleticism and plenty of projection. It's a sweet swing from the left side of the plate, creating some whip with the barrel and displaying solid bat speed with some loft. Most of his power presently plays to his pull side and he'll attack up the middle, but given the projection to his frame, he should grow into above-average juice over time. Not to forget, Head has solid plate discipline and rarely chases. He's a fluid mover in the outfield and covers plenty of ground with his speed with more improvements forthcoming as he develops further. Keep an eye on Head closely as we progress in this cycle.

108. RHP Connor Foley, Indiana

H: 6-5 W: 225 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr

Foley flashed exceptional stuff as a freshman in Bloomington, amassing three saves in 20 appearances and he's taken another step forward as a starter in 2024. His fastball is one of the more electric pitches in college, flashing immense vertical carry in the mid-to-upper-90s, though he's struggled to consistently hold that velocity deep into starts. Nonetheless, he's missing bats at a high rate. The secondaries have really improved in his new role, as the change-up and slider see equal usage and have shown bat-missing traits. There's quite a bit of velocity separation with his low-80s change-up, which features quality depth and the slider flashes tight gyro shape in the mid-80s. He should start once he's drafted, though he may be bullpen-bound in due time.

109. 1B/OF Zack Stewart, Missouri State

H: 6-2 W: 220 B/T: L-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr

A draft-eligible sophomore, Stewart is one of the most powerful bats in the entire country. He's cracked the 110 MPH echelon in exit velocities on numerous occasions and has a 90th percentile EV of ~108 MPH, giving him a plus raw power grade. It plays to all fields, but it's most evident to his pull side. With that said, he's struggled a bit with off-speed pitches, though he's gotten better against spin. He's leaned up his body a bit since getting to campus and has shown off a strong arm in the outfield, though there's a chance that he can be moved to first base in due time.

110. OF Dmarion Terrell, Thompson

H: 6-3 W: 206 B/T: L-L

Draft Day Age: 18 yr 5 mo

Commitment: Northwest Florida State

A physical outfielder hailing from Alabama, Terrell has seen his stock rise this spring with abundant power potential that scouts have coveted. He has very quick hands and quality bat speed, allowing him to tap into potentially above-average or better juice from the left side. He stings line drives around the field and has hitterish traits, especially against fastballs. He's likely a corner outfield at the next level with his physicality, but don't let the size fool you on his speed. He's a quick accelerator down the line and has pumped out above-average to plus run times. Being younger for the class, he'll bode nicely on models. Terrell is a JUCO commit and should he go undrafted, he'll enroll at Northwest Florida State in the fall.

111. RHP Brian Holiday, Oklahoma State

H: 5-11 W: 203 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 3 mo

A JUCO bandit from the College of Central Florida, Holiday took his talents to Stillwater and is becoming one of the brightest arms in the Big 12. He's on the smaller side of the spectrum, but Holiday is incredibly athletic and has a dynamic FB/SL combo at his disposal. The heater sits in the low-90s and plays up from its velocity with solid carry and ride on the top rail, though the slider has been the best pitch in his arsenal. A mid-80s offering, Holiday creates solid two-plane movement with firm spin and shape, missing bats at a high rate. He's also flashed a solid downer curveball in the upper-70s/low-80s that has good potential. He'll be young for the class and with his pitch mix and athleticism, he'll be a model darling. He's pitching his way into the top five rounds and potentially, even higher.

112. INF/RHP Cole Mathis, College of Charleston

H: 6-1 W: 210 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 20 yr 11 mo

Another Cape standout, Mathis put together one of the best offensive seasons of any player in the league this past summer. An advanced hitter, he makes a lot of contact in-zone and punishes mistakes. He blasted 11 home runs this summer, which was second most in the league and four more than the league leader in 2022. He walked more than he struck out at school and maintained a relatively similar K% over the summer. He can also chuck 96 MPH off the mound as a pitcher, but he is likely a hitter at the next level. The knock on him is his lack of defensive position. He is likely destined for first base, so most of his value will come from his bat. Nonetheless, Mathis is an advanced hitter who will continue to get opportunities if he continues to hit.

113. RHP Gage Ziehl, Miami

H: 6-0 W: 223 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 2 mo

A bulky arm that transitioned to the rotation in 2023, Ziehl has one of the better breaking balls in the ACC. His slider has been a consistent strikeout pitch in his time in Coral Gables, sitting in the mid-80s with spin in the 2,700-2,800 RPM range. There's late sweep and bite, plus he's been able to keep it down in the zone. It grades out as an above-average offering. His fastball velocity backed up a bit in 2023 and so did his bat-missing abilities with the pitch. It sat in the low-90s with good command across the zone, though the whiff rate dropped from 26% to 15% and the pitch lacks sufficient life. His change-up has solid sink and tumble, sitting in the mid-80s and missing bats regularly.

114. 1B/OF Jacob Jenkins-Cowart, East Carolina

H: 6-6 W: 212 B/T: L-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 7 mo

Jenkins-Cowart is a massively imposing player at the plate, as he's extremely lanky and physical at 6'6, 216 pounds. His raw power is his carrying trait right now, as he has potentially plus raw juice in the bat. He's improved upon the swing-and-miss he had in the past, hovering around 80% with his contact rate. He's played in the outfield thus far for East Carolina and has looked good enough to stick in right field for the time being. He's shown good route-running and has a good arm at the position.

115. RHP Joshua Whritenour, A3 Academy

H: 6-2 W: 200 B/T: L-R

Draft Day Age: 18 yr 7 mo

Commitment: Florida

A highly touted Florida prep arm, Whritenour has taken a step forward in his development in 2024, earning himself quite a bit of attention. He's very athletic and works only from the stretch, employing a loud one-two punch in his fastball and slider. Both pitches are high spin offering, with the heater approaching 2,650 RPMs regularly and the slider a tick higher in the 2,700 RPM threshold. The fastball gets a ton of hop at the top of the zone and he's gotten more into the mid-90s, topping out at 97 MPH. The slider has good sweep and depth in the mid-80s and projects as an above-average or better pitch. He'll tinker with a change-up in the mid-80s, as well.

116. LHP Blake Larson, IMG Academy

H: 6-3 W: 175 B/T: L-L

Draft Day Age: 18 yr 5 mo

Commitment: Texas Christian

Originally hailing from Iowa, Larson took his talents down to IMG Academy, where he's flashed intriguing stuff this fall. He's highly projectable from the left side, though the delivery is filled with effort. With that said, Larson's arm speed is electric, throwing from a sidearm slot. He has a ton of lateral movement on his pitches thanks to the low slot and release, with the heater featuring a ton of run and sink. He's gotten up to 96 MPH and has held low-90s in outings. His breaking ball is a banger, displaying hard sweeping life with a ton of bite and spin, making it a nightmare for hitters to square up. He's flashed a change-up, though he lacks feel for it. His dynamic one-two punch could find solid usage in a bullpen role down the line, though teams will value this kind of stuff from the left side.

117. RHP Daniel Eagen, Presbyterian

H: 6-4 W: 200 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 7 mo

Eagen struggled with injuries and inconsistency in his first two years at Presbyterian, but he's found a ton of success in a starting role in 2024, becoming Presbyterian's first ever player to crack 100 strikeouts in a season. The fastball is rather generic and he may end up just spamming breakers at the next level, but he's been up to 96 MPH with good command of the heater. The moneymakers are the breakers and they are dynamic. The curveball flashes better than the slider and he'll land it consistently for strikes with great snapping action, though he'll lean on the slider with late sweep to get chases and strikeouts. There's a change-up with slight fade, though it's below-average. He's likely a reliever, but he'll get a solid paycheck with his ability to spin the baseball.

118. OF Austin Overn, Southern California

H: 6-0 W: 175 B/T: L-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 2 mo

Overn is an impressive athlete that is well known for his game-changing speed. Overn led the nation in triples this past spring, recording 14 triples, and became Southern California's first full-season Freshman All-American since 2009. He's got very quick hands at the plate and has solid bat speed, displaying a swing that is more suited for line drives to all fields. He does have some present pull side juice, as well. He can expand the zone a bit, though he racks up a healthy amount of walks and posted healthy contact rates. He has experimented with a more open stance during the summer, where he competed with Team USA and the Orleans Firebirds. In the field, Overn's plus speed gives him plenty of range and he projects as an above-average defender at the position long term. He will be eligible as a sophomore.

119. OF Terrence Kiel II, Pace Academy

H: 6-0 W: 180 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 18 yr 10 mo

Commitment: Texas A&M

The son of a late NFL safety, Kiel's toolset aligns well with the typical leadoff hitter. A twitchy hitter, Kiel's swing features very quick hands and he's able to produce very good bat speed, as well as whippiness to the barrel through the zone. His swing plane is a bit flat right now and he can get over-extended, but as he physically matures and adds more consistent loft, he'll add more power with the tools he has present. He's a plus runner that can handle playing in center field long term with a very strong arm that he's shown off in showcases. If center doesn't work out, he's shown versatility in the dirt. He's committed to play at his late father's alma mater, Texas A&M.

120. SS Tytus Cissell, Francis Howell

H: 6-2 W: 185 B/T: S-R

Draft Day Age: 18 yr 3 mo

Commitment: Missouri

Cissell might be the biggest riser from the Super 60 event, where he was one of the best bats at the event. A switch-hitting infielder hailing from Missouri, Cissell is an athletic freak. He's incredibly twitchy with healthy run times and explosive bat speed from the left side, which is gorgeous to watch on film. It's wiry strength right now, though it's solid projection and he'll grow into considerable pop as he physically matures. He's got the defensive chops to stick on the left side of the dirt, but with his speed and twitch, he could be a fit to play in center field long term. The Mizzou commit has a chance to become a Day 1 pick this July with the amount of helium he's riding on.

121. RHP Brandon Neely, Florida

H: 6-3 W: 210 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr

Neely's velocity spiked in 2023, averaging close to 93 MPH after sitting in the upper-80s for much of 2022. He's run the heater up to 96-97 MPH in relief with a ton of hop and a flat approach angle, producing a whiff rate near 40% in 2024. His delivery has some deception and he has some crossfire present in his delivery, which makes it tough on hitters to pick up the ball. His off-speed will need to take a step forward in 2024, as he's struggled to miss a sufficient amount of bats. He boasts a sweepy curveball, firm cutter/slider hybrid, and a fading change-up. He should see time as a starter in 2024 behind Jac Caglianone.

122. C/1B Ethan Anderson, Virginia

H: 6-2 W: 215 B/T: S-R

Draft Day Age: 20 yr 10 mo

Anderson is a switch-hitting, bat-first infielder who was one of the more underrated bats in the ACC in 2023. It's a physical frame with solid athleticism, and while he's manned first base for much of his collegiate career, there's some belief that Anderson could slot into the catching role with Kyle Teel now in the minors. Contact is the name of the game with Anderson, who has posted very healthy contact rates. He rarely whiffs and utilizes the whole field to his advantage, as well as an ability to rack up a ton of walks. It's a sweet swing from both sides of the plate, showcasing good loft and torque with juice that plays to his pull side and to the gaps. His swing can get a bit long, though he's short and direct to the ball and doesn't have a ton of moving parts. At the end of the day, it's likely a 55 hit, 55 power bat with a chance to have a tryout behind the dish.

123. OF Casey Saucke, Virginia

H: 6-3 W: 210 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr

Highly regarded in the 2021 prep class, Saucke ultimately made it to Charlottesville and has had to play the outfield with Jake Gelof manning the hot corner. He'll likely move back there in 2023, where he's a solid defender. Saucke has a ton of power potential in his bat, as he has a ton of leverage out front and is primed to do major damage to his pull side. His contact rates began to turn a corner in 2023 and it has continued into 2024, where he's running an 80% contact rate thus far and is beginning to produce more power in-game. He's got a cannon of an arm in the outfield, though we'd be interested to see how he would do back in the infield, primarily third base.

124. INF Zander Darby, UC Santa Barbara

H: 6-3 W: 205 B/T: L-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 7 mo

If there's anyone on the UCSB squad that is primed for a surge this spring, it's Darby. He's a solid athlete with projection remaining to his body, which features a leaner build at 6'3, 205 pounds. He has excellent zone coverage and doesn't expand the zone much, showcasing patience and an ability to slap the ball around the field. He has grown into some more game power, which was prevalent during the opening series in Buies Creek, where he smashed three home runs up the middle. It's likely a 50 hit/50 power bat when all is said and done. He has the tools to stick at the hot corner, where he has decent range and mobility, though he does get a bit stiff and has choppy footwork. He has the arm strength to succeed, however. Expect Darby to hear his name called early on Day 2, if not late Day 1.

125. RHP Aidan Major, West Virginia

H: 5-11 W: 200 B/T: L-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 1 mo

Major struggled with commanding the baseball in Morgantown this spring, but he's in line to breakout in 2024 with a budding three-pitch arsenal. He's got a stockier build and doesn't generate a ton of extension, but his pitch metrics stand out and his command has shown improvements. The heater has sat in the 90-95 MPH range this summer, bumping 96 MPH, with considerable life up and an affinity for missing bats in the zone. The mid-80s slider is a big weapon and generates up to 15 inches of sweeping life and big time spin numbers, giving him an above-average to plus pitch. The change-up also has potential, tumbling hard away from lefties and having tunneling traits off the heater. He's wrangling in his command and has put together a stellar spring thus far, boosting his draft stock. The chances he goes on day one are increasing.

126. LHP Mason Brassfield, Bakersfield Christian

H: 6-4 W: 190 B/T: L-L

Draft Day Age: 18 yr 10 mo

Commitment: Texas Christian

Brassfield is a two-way player out of SoCal, though his future will undoubtedly be on the bump. He's got a long, lean frame that is suitable for projection and he's very athletic, showcasing fluid motions and a loose arm throughout his delivery. The fastball velocity has hovered around 90 MPH, sneaking into the 92-94 MPH range across shorter stints, with solid carry and life. He's struggled a bit with fastball command from time to time, likely due to his effort at release. His slider profiles as one of the best secondaries in this class. A mid-80s weapon, the slider has nasty late bite and two-plane tilt that has been a nightmare for hitters this summer, garnering whiffs consistently. He's got feel for a fading change-up in the low-80s, as well. He's one of the more dynamic arms in this class and with added velocity, he'll continue to rise up boards.

127. RHP Drew Rerick, Fargo Davies

H: 6-5 W: 230 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 18 yr 3 mo

Commitment: Texas A&M

Hailing from North Dakota, Rerick has intriguing traits, starting with the workhorse frame he has. He's built like a tank at 6'5, 230 pounds and has a good delivery, though there's some kinks to work out. His fastball has the chance to be overpowering when fully developed, as he's already touched 97 MPH with explosive life in the zone. He's missed a ton of bats with it and locates on the edges well. He has a gradual breaking ball in the low-80s that has solid spin, though it lacks consistent bite and needs refinement. Command comes and goes, but there's traits to dig in this profile.

128. C Josh Caron, Nebraska

H: 6-0 W: 215 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 20 yr 11 mo

Nebraska's physical backstop, Caron has turned heads in 2024 with substantial power numbers thanks to excellent hand and bat speed. It's a bit of a work in progress at the plate, as Caron can run into trouble with spin, but the raw power is immense and it shows with the consistent opposite-field shots he crushes. Scouts want to see him pull the ball more, but that will come in due time with more development. Behind the plate, Caron has a strong arm and improved receiving, giving him a chance to stick back there long term. It'll take some development, but he's a good mold of clay to work with.

129. INF Gage Miller, Alabama

H: 6-0 W: 200 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 4 mo

A JUCO transfer from Bishop State CC, Miller has inserted himself into the Crimson Tide lineup with authority in 2024, smashing 19 home runs and recording more walks than strikeouts in the regular season. It's a reasonable offensive profile with a bit of a flatter swing plane, but he's shown average pull-side pop with a contact rate over 80% on the year. He doesn't expand the zone often, limits strikeouts, and he'll find a way to get on base. Defensively, he's handled third base, though limited arm strength means he'll likely shift to second base as a pro.

130. LHP Carson Dorsey, Florida State

H: 6-2 W: 184 B/T: L-L

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 4 mo

JUCO transfer, has split time in FSU bullpen and rotation. Very long arm swing and gets tons of scap retraction. Low-90s heater gets a ton of carry and is an invisiball up in the zone. Pairs it with low-80s sweeper with good bite and a fading CH with good metrics. Likely reliever, but has shown ability to start.

131. LHP Boston Bateman, Adolfo Camarillo

H: 6-8 W: 250 B/T: R-L

Draft Day Age: 18 yr 10 mo

Commitment: Louisiana State

When Bateman is pitching, picture Sasquatch stepping on the bump and pumping low-90s cheddar. That's exactly what you get here, as Bateman comes in at 6'8, 240 pounds with a ton of physicality. He's gotten a chance to hit, but a lot of scouts prefer his future on the mound. He's been up to 94-95 MPH in shorter stints, consistently sitting in the low-90s, with high spin and solid life when he locates in the zone. He tunnels his upper-70s curveball well off the heater, a potentially devastating pitch with a ton of depth and incredibly spin rates, scrapping the 3,000 RPM echelon. He'll need to hone in his command, as he struggled to find the zone consistently this summer, but there's plenty of fun to be found here.

132. RHP Grant Shepardson, Mountain Vista

H: 6-2 W: 185 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 18 yr 9 mo

Commitment: San Francisco

Shepardson had some intrigue over the summer circuit, where he was primarily in the upper-80s, but he's got a ton of helium attached to him in 2024 with an increase in fastball velocity. He's been up to 98 MPH and has primarily sat in the 90-95 MPH range this spring with an easy operation and a whippy arm. His slider has looked better, too, as it's a tight spinning offering with high spin in the low-80s with bite and sweep. There's a bigger curveball and a cambio in there, but he's primarily been FB/SL. He's committed to pitch at San Francisco, where his brother, Blake, pitches at.

133. C Burke-Lee Mabeus, Bishop Gorman

H: 6-4 W: 210 B/T: S-R

Draft Day Age: 19 yr 1 mo

Commitment: Oregon

While he isn't the stereotypical size for a backstop, Mabeus has the tools to thrive behind the dish long term. There's present physicality in his 6'4, 210 pound frame and he moves confidently behind the plate, as well as boasting one of the better catch-and-throw tools in the country. He's got an extremely quick transfer and a very strong arm to second base, recording quality pop times and throwing out plenty of baserunners. At the plate, he's a switch-hitter with plenty of juice in the bat. Both swings consistent of solid bat speed and thump, with the left side consisting of more loft and pull side pop, while the right side is suited more for gap power and line drives. He's a leader in every sense of the word and drives his teammates to succeed, as well.

134. RHP Lazaro Collera, Florida Christian

H: 6-6 W: 230 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 18 yr 8 mo

Commitment: Miami

A big riser over the summer circuit, Collera has a massive frame and precense on the mound. He's seen a substantial velocity uptick in 2023, going from 88-91 MPH in January to 93-96 MPH this summer and grabbing 98 MPH at times. It's a ton of arm speed with strong use of his lower half, working downhill with explosiveness almost exclusively from the stretch. The fastball gets plenty of run and sink, filling up the zone quite a bit, though he can struggle a bit with armside command as a result of effort at release. His breaking ball can get a bit slurvy, but it profiles as a low-80s slider with sharp bite and two-plane tilt when he's able to execute it properly. He'll show feel for a firm upper-80s change-up with some fade, though it's a clear third pitch. He'll be a very interesting follow in the Florida ranks this spring.

135. RHP Christian Chatterton, Brooks

H: 6-0 W: 195 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 19 yr 1 mo

Commitment: Auburn

We're a bit bullish on Chatterton at this stage, given the loud stuff that he presented in multiple outings this summer. There's limited projection with his frame and he's got some effort in the delivery, though he's an explosive mover down the mound with a very quick arm. The fastball is rather lively and he's already displayed velocity into the mid-90s, topping out at 95 MPH in shorter stints. There's quite a bit of carry and run to his fastball thanks to his release, giving him ample swing-and-miss traits. His change-up is a unique high-spin offering that tunnels well off the heater in the upper-70s/low-80s that has plenty of fading life, getting up to 20 inches of horizontal movement. He'll drop an upper-70s curveball that has good upside with solid bite and 11-5 shape, flashing above-average or better at times. He's already a solid strike-thrower and while there's some relief risk here, the stuff is too good to ignore.

136. SS Sam Antonacci, Coastal Carolina

H: 6-0 W: 185 B/T: L-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 5 mo

Antonacci is a favorite amongst scouts thanks to his play style, but he's one of the more underrated college bats in the public space. Antonacci's plate discipline is pristine and he has an exceptional eye at the plate, as he drew 47 walks in the regular season at Coastal Carolina. He'll run into some strikeouts, but Antonacci's contact rates are outstanding and there's very little warts in his swing. His pure hitting ability is eye-opening. There's some power in the bat, mainly to the gaps, but you're buying the hit tool here. Defensively, he profiles best as a Swiss-army knife type, moving around the infield with defensive utility at shortstop, second base, and third base.

137. OF Garrett Shull, Enid

H: 6-1 W: 205 B/T: S-R

Draft Day Age: 19 yr

Commitment: Oklahoma State

A switch-hitting outfielder out of Oklahoma, Shull has plenty of strength throughout his body. The bat will be the primary selling point with Shull with a power-over-hit approach at the dish. He's more of a line drive hitter from the right side with a flatter swing plane and he'll use the whole field, whereas there's more loft in his left-handed swing. He's got solid rhythm in both swings and there's been improvements in his pure bat-to-ball skills, which is a promising sight. His bat speed is closer to average, as most of his power does come from his pure strength. In the field, he's worked out as an outfielder, though the run tool isn't the greatest and limits his route-running in a corner outfield position. He's likely destined for a first base role in the future, where the bat would need to perform.

138. RHP Kyle DeGroat, Wallkill Senior

H: 6-0 W: 200 B/T: L-R

Draft Day Age: 18 yr 5 mo

Commitment: Texas

DeGroat is one of the bigger risers among this year's crop of prep arms. A late addition to the Longhorns recruiting class, DeGroat quickly made a name for himself with a series of impressive performances, particularly at PBR's Super 60 showcase in February. DeGroat is an impressive on-mound athlete with a well-defined frame that can continue to get stronger. Despite his relatively shorter stature (6'0-205), DeGroat uses this physical attribute to his advantage in his delivery. DeGroat gets extremely low in his delivery, which, combined with his height, allows him to get excellent plane on his fastball and attack hitters from an advantageous angle. At the S60, DeGroat's high spin fastball sat 93-94 MPH from a sub-5.0 release height, giving it bat-missing potential over a large swath of the strike zone. DeGroat also displayed good feel for commanding and deploying his fastball effectively at the S60, something that, according to scouts in the region, DeGroat did for most of the winter. Notably, his slider has seen significant improvement. It's a sweeper variant with over 10 inches of horizontal break that sits in the low 80s and spins in the 2,400-2,600 range. DeGroat has a distinct feel for maintaining the shape and quality of his slider that bodes well for the future. DeGroat also has a two-plane curveball that he spins well and sits in the mid-to-upper 70s. It's a solid offering that grades below the slider, but it should continue to improve while providing depth to his repertoire. The changeup consistency is behind the rest of his arsenal but flashes fading action at times. DeGroat has the potential to continue to rise up boards this spring thanks to a fastball-driven profile that teams tend to covet. If he is able to hold (or improve) his recent fastball velocity/control gains while showing two distinct, playable breaking balls, DeGroat has a chance to be one of the first arms taken from the northeast region in July.

139. OF Ian Petrutz, Alabama

H: 6-0 W: 205 B/T: L-L

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 11 mo

Petrutz is one of the more impressive bats in this collegiate class, displaying robust contact rates and a very mature approach at the dish. He spent two years at Maryland, but followed Rob Vaughn to Alabama after he was hired this summer. Most of Petrutz's value comes from his bat, as his defensive abilities will place him in left field long term. He really hammers heaters and had an 83% contact rate in 2023, drawing more walks than strikeouts along the way. He's an old school hitter who keeps the batting gloves in the dugout and displays good bat speed from the left side, pulling the ball with authority as a result. It could be hit-over-power when all is said and done, which is impressive given the power is average or better.

140. RHP Cameron Sullivan, Mount Vernon

H: 6-2 W: 200 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 18 yr 3 mo

Commitment: Notre Dame

Cameron Sullivan shot up draft boards after an electrifying performance at Prep Baseball Report's Super 60 showcase. The Indiana righty added significant physicality over the winter, filling out his 6'1-200 lb frame nicely. Sullivan was up to 96.9 MPH at S60 with a power slider between 88-90 that featured an average spin rate of 2,597. His low 90s cambio with heavy arm side movement completed the three pitch mix. The upside is significant here, with premium arm talent and a low launch heater that should carve up hitters at the next level. The Notre Dame commit has day 1 potential if he can maintain his recent surge.

141. RHP Dennis Colleran, Northeastern

H: 6-3 W: 225 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 20 yr 11 mo

Colleran was highly regarded as a prep after showing off mid-90s velocity at tournaments, but he wound up at Northeastern and has struggled to find time on the mound. He only threw 22 innings in 2022 and subsequently missed 2023 after Tommy John surgery, but he bounced back nicely with a loud showing on the Cape. He's a likely reliever at the next level, where his fastball/slider combination should shine. He throws mid-90s cheddar with heavy sink and run, bumping 98 MPH at his best. The slider is firm and acts like a cutter at times, but he throws it exceptionally hard in the upper-80s and plays best down in the zone. He tinkers with a change-up, though it's a work in progress. He can be stretched out, but all signs point to him being a dominant closer this spring.

142. OF Dante Nori, Northville

H: 5-11 W: 188 B/T: L-L

Draft Day Age: 19 yr 9 mo

Commitment: Mississippi State

Nori is built like a brute, featuring barrel-chested features, large forearms, and a physical lower half. He's very athletic and profiles as one of, if not the best, runner in this prep class, consistently putting up top-of-the-scale run times. He gets out of the box really well and becomes a nightmare for infield defenders as a result. He's got a quiet setup with very little movement in his load, displaying a short, compact swing with plenty of hand speed. He can put the ball in the air and there's solid power potential to his pull side, though his swing is mainly suited for line drives and grounders right now. He's virtually a lock to stay in center field long term with his speed allowing him to cover plenty of ground and instincts. If there's anything to knock Nori on, it's the fact that he's going to turn 20 not long after the draft, making him one of the oldest guys in the class.

143. LHP Rafe Schlesinger, Miami

H: 6-3 W: 200 B/T: L-L

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 5 mo

Schlesinger reminds us a bit of former Miami pitcher Carson Palmquist. It's a low-launch, slingy release from the left side and Schlesinger has seen his average velocity jump 4 MPH since 2023. He's been up to 97 MPH a couple of times in 2024, primarily sitting in the low-90s, with a ton of arm-side run and a flat approach angle. He's primarily pitched at the knees, but he's shown an ability to get whiffs when he elevates. His mid-80s slider has solid spin and a bit of late sweep and he'll flash a change-up, but he's primarily been FB/SL in 2024. It's a fun mold to work with and he'll find success in the minors if he can elevate the heater more.

144. 3B Colby Shelton, Florida

H: 6-0 W: 200 B/T: L-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 7 mo

Colby Shelton was another big name to transfer out of Alabama. The draft eligible sophomore chose Florida as his new home and the Gators will get a big time power bat in the middle of their lineup. Shelton showed off plus power for the Crimson Tide last year. He has very strong legs and lower half with quick bat speed that generates solid power. He is short to the ball and he's able to barrel up pitches with his smooth swing. The big-bodied infielder spent most of his time at third base, though he's been their shortstop this spring. He has looked a bit more mobile at the position, though a move to third base or second base is still in the cards.

145. C Ryan Campos, Arizona State

H: 5-9 W: 180 B/T: L-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 9 mo

Campos has been an offensive threat at Arizona State for two years, boasting a .372/.467/.514 slash line with more walks than strikeouts across 392 plate appearances. He's one of the best pure hitters in the Pac-12, as his approach is focused on contact and utilizing all fields. Campos rarely whiffs and has a very keen eye at the dish, showcasing mature plate discipline. His bat path gives him the opportunity to turn and burn inside pitches, allowing him to pull the ball with some authority. With that said, he's not very powerful overall, but it's an above-average or better hit tool. He's improved as a defender and has the chops to stick as a backstop for now.

146. SS Eddie Rynders, Wisconsin Lutheran

H: 6-2 W: 200 B/T: L-R

Draft Day Age: 18 yr 8 mo

Commitment: Kent State

Pop-up Midwest name with plenty of helium after a strong spring season. Rynders showcased quality contact skills over the summer circuit and he's continued that this spring, but it's his power uptick that has scouts enticed. Beautiful left-handed swing, budding bat speed, and good barrel feel. Has shown good tools in the dirt, likely will have to move off shortstop long term. Plenty of polish in this profile, can see a team buying him out of Kent State commitment.

147. SS JD Dix, Whitefish Bay

H: 6-2 W: 170 B/T: S-R

Draft Day Age: 18 yr 9 mo

Commitment: Wake Forest

One of the more premier names in this class, Dix is a switch-hitting infielder hailing from Wisconsin. He's a high level athlete with a ton of twitch in his profile and the offensive upside is there, even if he's been streaky this summer. His left-handed swing projects better, as it has more loft and bat speed than his right-handed swing, though he's shown hitterish traits from the right side with a flatter swing. He'll utilize the gaps consistently, as well. He's got the athleticism and tools to handle shortstop long term, as there's solid range and arm strength, though a move to second base or even third base is possible moving forward. He's currently uncommitted.

148. C Hunter Carns, First Coast

H: 6-0 W: 195 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 19 yr 3 mo

Commitment: Florida State

Carns is a unicorn, possessing a power/speed combination that is rather tough to come by for a catcher. He's got a strong, durable build with very good athleticism and twitch, as well as possessing plus speed. It's a simple operation at the dish and he's short to the ball with immense bat speed. The power is legit, hammering the ball consistently to his pull side with exit velocities above the 105 MPH threshold this summer. There is some aggression in his plate discipline, but he's got solid feel for the barrel with limited chasing. He's mobile behind the plate as a result of his athleticism, showcasing strong lateral movement and blocking skills. It's a potentially above/above-average arm, as well. It's a strong, well-rounded profile that could vault up boards over time.

149. OF Carter Mathison, Indiana

H: 6-1 W: 215 B/T: L-L

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 5 mo

Mathison has been a consistent threat in Bloomington the past two seasons, slashing .293/.410/.571 with 29 home runs since reaching campus. A physical specimen with solid athleticism, Mathison employs a more linear bat path and rotates very well, firing his hips and driving balls in the air. His bat-to-ball skills showed improvement in 2023 at the expense of power production, though Mathison does not chase often and he covers the zone well. He hits velocity well, but there's some things to work out with breaking balls. Power wise, his pure strength allows him to pummel baseballs to his pull side, though he's shown good thump to the opposite field in the past. He likely ends up in a corner spot in the outfield due to his lack of speed and range, but it's a promising profile.

150. C Nathan Flewelling, St. Joseph's

H: 6-2 W: 200 B/T: L-R

Draft Day Age: 17 yr 8 mo

Commitment: Gonzaga

Very young catcher from Canada that has tested very well in recent months. Physical backstop with thickness/strength throughout frame, average arm but explosive athleticism. Bat path is direct to the ball with solid barrel consistency and pop. Will be 17.8 on draft day, graduating early but won't attend Gonzaga until 2025.

151. C/1B Nicholas Montgomery, Cypress

H: 6-4 W: 210 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 18 yr 8 mo

Commitment: Arizona State

Hailing from SoCal, Montgomery is one of the more physical and imposing figures in this prep class. At 6'4", 210 pounds, there's a ton of strength present throughout his frame, a barrel-chested figure with the look of a power hitter. His power is his true calling card right now, as he has natural loft with impressive bat speed from the right side and absolutely mashes the ball in batting practice. An underrated part of his game is the pure hit tool. His plate discipline is advanced for his age and he's shown an ability to handle velocity well. Most of the value comes in the bat, as his defensive positioning has some question marks. He's a catcher now with a strong arm, though a move to first base or even a corner OF spot seems likely.

152. RHP Carson Wiggins, Roland

H: 6-5 W: 210 B/T: S-R

Draft Day Age: 19 yr 1 mo

Commitment: Arkansas

The little brother of current Cubs farmhand Jaxon Wiggins, Carson jumped onto the map this summer with some of the loudest stuff on the circuit. He's got a very lanky frame with plenty of projection remaining and the ease of operation stands out on the mound, moving down the hill much like his brother. He's had some of the highest velocity readings this summer, getting up to 99 MPH and routinely sitting in the 93-97 MPH range, with late life and has garnered quite a bit of whiffs when he's in the zone. The slider has become a weapon, showcasing late bite and two-plane tilt in the mid-80s that has been a menace to hitters. There's a mid-80s splitter that has been sparsely utilized, though there's upside and he's got confidence to throw it right-on-right. The biggest concern belongs to his command and strike-throwing, which has held him back a bit. If he can improve his consistency there, he's got some of the highest upside in the class.

153. C Chase Fralick, McIntosh

H: 6-3 W: 210 B/T: L-R

Draft Day Age: 18 yr 10 mo

Commitment: Auburn

Fralick is a physical athlete with a ton to like with the bat, which has helped aid his rise up boards this summer. The offensive upside is immense, as he boasts an incredible feel to hit for average and power. He boasts an impressive approach with great swing decisions, seldom whiffing and keeping the chases in check. It's loud bat speed with loft and a knack for barreling up the baseball consistently, plus he can adjust at will and displays excellent hand speed. He has a suitable arm behind the plate, though the pop times have not been favorable. A move to a corner infield role may be in the cards, more than likely first base. With that said, much of his value comes in the bat and teams will be buying heavy on the offensive potential.

154. RHP Pierce George, Alabama

H: 6-6 W: 250 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 1 mo

A draft-eligible sophomore, George left Texas and found himself in Tuscaloosa, where he's flashed serious late-inning potential with a robust one-two punch. At 6'6, 250 pounds, he's long and lanky and will run into command woes without the ability to consistently repeat his mechanics, but he's a flame-thrower in every sense of the word. His fastball has been clocked up to 102 MPH in short stints, hovering around the triple-digit mark consistently. Pair that with an upper-80s slider that cracks the 90 MPH barrier regularly, and you've got yourself a guy that could move very quickly through the minor leagues with more seasoning under his belt.

155. RHP/INF Adam Haight, Cedar Park Christian

H: 6-2 W: 190 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 18 yr 1 mo

Commitment: Oregon State

Legitimate two-way potential with the Oregon State commit. Twitchy athlete with bat speed at the plate and a smooth right-handed swing with quick hands. Favorable bat path, too. Up to 94 on the bump with carry and a mid-80s cambio with potential, featuring firm action. Will sprinkle in a breaking ball, as well. Young for class at 18.1 on draft day, will be model-friendly.

156. 2B Emilien Pitre, Kentucky

H: 5-11 W: 165 B/T: L-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 9 mo

Kentucky infielder, excellent barrel skills and one of the better hit tools in the SEC. Doesn't chase, high contact rates, walks at a high rate. One blemish is he's had struggles with spin, particularly against lefties, but it's a well-rounded offensive profile with some pull-side pop. Solid average run tool or better, fits up the middle at 2B or SS, could end up being a utility-type.

157. OF James Nunnallee, Lightridge

H: 6-1 W: 180 B/T: L-R

Draft Day Age: 18 yr 2 mo

Commitment: Virginia

Really twitchy athlete from northern VA that has scouts' attention. Flatter swing plane with optimal bat path from left side, primarily a slasher right now but can get into a bit more pop with adjustments, particularly to the gaps. Excellent runner and has the tools to stick in centerfield long term with solid defensive chops. Top of the order spark-plug type of bat.

158. OF Eli Lovich, Blue Valley West

H: 6-4 W: 180 B/T: L-L

Draft Day Age: 18 yr 11 mo

Commitment: Arkansas

Uber-projectable outfielder from Kansas, Arkansas commit. Power is up-and-coming as he adds weight, learns to control his lengthy levers, but his pure bat-to-ball skills have stood out this spring. Likely corner outfield spot defensively with average run times and average arm. Likely fits in as a day two pick.

159. RHP Louis-Philip Langevin, Louisiana

H: 6-2 W: 225 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr

A JUCO transfer from Wabash Valley College, Langevin has put himself on the map with an excellent campaign thus far, splitting time as a starter and reliever for Louisiana. At 6'2, 225 pounds, Langevin is pretty much filled out and projects as a reliever, though the fastball is the main attraction and it has some loud metrics. Coming out a slingy, near sidearm slot, his fastball is a low-launcher with immense life up in the zone, sitting in the low-90s and touching 96 MPH. It's a dynamite offering with a whiff rate north of 40% thus far. He may just be a one-pitch pony though. He's thrown a mid-80s cambio with tumbling life and two different breakers out of a tough slot, though all three haven't been utilized a ton.

160. OF Ky McGary, Sandra Day O'Connor

H: 6-1 W: 175 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 18 yr 11 mo

Commitment: Arizona State

McGary is a very lean, twitchy athlete with budding offensive tools. He's quite projectable at 6'1, 175 pounds and has excellent speed at his disposal, grading out as above-average to plus presently. The hand load can get a bit noisy, but his hands explode through the zone and there's quite a bit of bat speed present in a swing that is more suited for line drives right now. With added mass and loft, McGary's power potential could be quite enticing. He's primarily been an outfielder to this point and right field is his best fit right now. He has a strong arm with good carry from the position and his route-running is solid. He's committed to Arizona State.

161. C Anderson French, Red Land

H: 6-4 W: 200 B/T: L-R

Draft Day Age: 18 yr 6 mo

Commitment: Virginia Tech

Tall, athletic backstop out of Red Land HS in PA (same school as Benny Montgomery). Extremely talented, loud arm strength with impressive actions behind the plate, blocking/receiving are trending upwards. Fun left-handed swing with juice, though he's a bit aggressive and will chase spin, subject to approach changes in pro ball. Virginia Tech commit.

162. RHP Anson Seibert, Blue Valley Southwest

H: 6-8 W: 220 B/T: L-R

Draft Day Age: 18 yr 11 mo

Commitment: Tennessee

Seibert is an absolute giant of a human being, coming in at 6'8, 220 pounds with a ton of projection remaining to his frame. Seibert displays impressive body control for his long-limbed figure and the operation on the bump is very effortless, as it looks like he's playing catch with the catcher. It's a power fastball with downhill plane and a ton of late life at the top of the zone, sitting in the low-90s consistently and he's run it up to 98-99 MPH this spring. It's his primary swing-and-miss offering at the moment and has the makings of a plus pitch at the next level. He does have a low-80s slider with short break and solid spin numbers, though there's been struggles with getting consistent feel and shape. He's got the makings of a power mid-80s change-up, too.

163. RHP AJ Causey, Tennessee

H: 6-3 W: 205 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 7 mo

Transferred to Tennessee, started year in rotation before becoming the second in command on Fridays behind Chris Stamos. Big two-seam/sinker heater in low-90s gets 20 inches of run, sweepy SL with lift and huge spin in low-80s misses bats frequently. CH mimics running life on heater with lift. Low release, will be a name to watch on draft day.

164. RHP Nate Knowles, William and Mary

H: 6-0 W: 185 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 20 yr 9 mo

Hailing from William and Mary, Knowles is an interesting data arm that has early Day 2 potential. While the command can be streaky with some stiffer movements at release, Knowles has added some velocity to his heater, getting up to 94 MPH with a flat VAA and impressive carry, which allows it to play up and miss a solid amount of bats. As he improves his feel for the strike zone, his whiff rate should increase. He features a mid-80s gyro cutter with intriguing traits, a big mid-70s curveball with bite and tilt, and a high-spin low-80s cambio. There's a chance that William and Mary has back-to-back years with Day 1 picks, though we'll see how much further Knowles develops this spring.

165. INF Manny Marin, ESB Academy

H: 6-1 W: 170 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 19 yr 2 mo

Commitment: Tennessee

Marin possesses a smaller, leaner build with quite a bit of athleticism and projects as a legitimate shortstop at the next level. He has a lot of tools to like at the position, namely silky smooth hands, plenty of lateral range and rhythm, and a strong arm across the diamond. He's rarely phased and stays composed in the dirt, too. A Tennessee commit, Marin's bat is beginning to improve, too. It's a line drive oriented swing right now, staying compact through contact and spraying the ball all over the field. He can generate some leverage out front and hit the gaps, as well. He can get aggressive and he'll chase at a high rate, which is something to improve on in 2024.

166. SS Lee Sowers, Freeman

H: 5-10 W: 170 B/T: L-R

Draft Day Age: 18 yr 11 mo

Commitment: North Carolina

A high level performer all summer, Lee Sowers has been a barrel machine from the left side. The Richmond area native impresses with his advanced approach at the plate and demonstrates an ability to take the ball where it is pitched and drive it. At present Sowers is more of all fields, line drive threat--but has also shown an ability to lift and go yard to his pullside. Sowers is an above average runner that shows ranginess as a middle infielder, though he will need to add more strength to handle shortstop at the next level.

167. SS/RHP Conrad Cason, Greater Atlanta Christian School

H: 6-2 W: 190 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 17 yr 11 mo

Commitment: Mississippi State

Cason is a two-way prospect out of Georgia and will be one of the youngest players in this class, which favors him in team models. He's rather explosive on both sides of the ball, as his athleticism really shines. At the plate, Cason has immense bat speed and his offensive profile has gotten better as he's aged. His power potential is skyhigh and while the pure contact skills lag behind a bit, he doesn't expand the zone much and the expectation is that the bat will continue to progress. He's got the mobility and arm to handle shortstop at the next level, plus he's a very solid runner. On the mound, he's got electric arm speed and has already gotten up to 96 MPH with cut on his heater, flashing a solid slider in the low-80s, as well.

168. OF Michael Ryan, Archbishop Rummel

H: 6-0 W: 185 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 18 yr 10 mo

Commitment: Louisiana State

Ryan's swing is a thing of beauty. He's twitchy with a short and direct path to the baseball from the right side with an accurate barrel and some thump, utilizing the gaps to his advantage. He's got an athletic build with projection present, so one would assume his power grows as he matures. There is some swing-and-miss, though he doesn't expand the zone often and the bat-to-ball skills should come in due time. He's got great footwork and hands in the dirt, flashing great range at shortstop with a solid arm across the diamond. Part of an otherworldly LSU recruiting class, Ryan has a chance to shoot up boards this spring.

169. RHP William Watson, Southern California

H: 6-1 W: 180 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 8 mo

Reliever turned starter for USC, helium name down the stretch. Some effort in delivery, potential relief profile but fun pitch mix. FB up to 97 with carry and flatness, sits in mid-90s. SL has late bite and sweep, CH fades heavily against lefties. Name to watch.

170. LHP Tristan Smith, Clemson

H: 6-2 W: 200 B/T: R-L

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 1 mo

Smith's profile screams potential power arm. One of the most prized prospects to reach campus after 2022, Smith showcased big stuff this past spring, though it's clear he's still trying to harness it. There's quite a bit of crossfire and deception to his delivery, as well as electric arm speed. The fastball has a chance to be a plus offering with loud metrics and spin. There's a ton of ride at the top of the zone and while he's been in the low-90s thus far, he's missed a substantial amount of bats and has been into the mid-90s in the past. The breaker has a ton of sweep and he can manipulate the shape, though he needs some more conviction. He rounds out his arsenal with a high-spin change that could be above-average when all is said and done. If he can master his command, Smith has the chance to fly up boards this spring.

171. RHP Luke Sinnard, Indiana

H: 6-8 W: 230 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 9 mo

If Mount Everest had limbs and could throw a baseball, this is what he'd look like. Luke Sinnard is a mountain of a human being, standing at 6'8 and releasing the baseball from over seven feet. In 2023, he broke Indiana's single-season strikeout record with 114, breaking the previous record that was tied in 2009 by Eric Arnett. The arsenal is pretty similar to what Trey Yesavage boasts. He's been in the low-90s with a heater that features a ton of hop, though it's hampered by the aforementioned tall release and steep angle. The curveball has true hammer potential in the upper-70s, falling off a cliff with a ton of depth and spin. There's a firmer cutter in the mid-80s and he's tinkered with a splitter in a similar velocity band. He won't pitch for Indiana in 2024 after undergoing Tommy John surgery in August 2023, though teams have shown willingness to draft arms with limited time (i.e. Teddy McGraw, Connor Prielipp).

172. C Jacob Friend, Davidson

H: 6-1 W: 200 B/T: L-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 4 mo

Davidson has produced fifth rounders in back-to-back years for the first time in school history, but Friend has a chance to make it three straight years. Friend has exceptional plate discipline and loves to take his walks, though he does strike out a bit more than you'd like. He has a really low chase rate, hovering around 10%, and has posted healthy contact rates, though he can get pull happy and hasn't fared well against higher velocity. He's a barrel magnet with heaviness through the zone and plenty of bat speed, tapping into his power more consistently this spring. He's rather projectable and has the tools to stick behind the plate, but with added strength, a move to the outfield is in the cards.

173. LHP Cole Gibler, Blue Springs

H: 6-0 W: 175 B/T: L-L

Draft Day Age: 18 yr 9 mo

Commitment: Arkansas

Gibler has been a high priority follow for evaluators in the Midwest for quite some time as a smooth operating lefty who's stuff tends to play up. Gibler doesn't have the big frame that some other prep lefties in the class possess, but he makes up for it with premium athleticism. This winter, Gibler's stuff finally took the jump that many were expecting, with a fastball that now sits comfortably in the 91-93 range in games. Gibler has been clocked as high as 97 in showcase environments and will flash a low 80s slider with above average potential and a changeup that is rapidly developing into his best secondary. Gibler hides the ball well and is a loose, efficient mover with a compact arm action. Arkansas commit.

174. SS Erik Parker, North Gwinnett

H: 6-3 W: 185 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 18 yr 2 mo

Commitment: Georgia

Parker is one of the best fielders in this class, as his smooth actions, lateral quickness, and strong arm allow him to stick at shortstop long term. He's incredibly athletic and certainly looks the part in the field. At the plate, there's work to be done, namely becoming more compact and adding consistency to his swing. There's plenty of moving parts to tie together, though if he can iron those out, the offensive upside is there. He has plenty of bat speed from the right side with some loft and looseness. He'll be one of the youngest players in this class, as well. His stock could skyrocket if he manages to become more compact and consistent.

175. OF Fenwick Trimble, James Madison

H: 6-3 W: 200 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 10 mo

One of the best mid-major hitters in this class. Swing is fine-tuned for screaming line drives, primarily up the gut of the field, but he's got some average power to his pull-side, too. Aggressive at the dish, he's got excellent contact skills and doesn't whiff much, boasting a contact rate over 85% in 2024. Has played CF for James Madison, though he's more than likely going to move to LF if a better defender pushes him off.

176. RHP Greysen Carter, Vanderbilt

H: 6-4 W: 237 B/T: S-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 7 mo

A high octane arm in Tim Corbin's stable, Carter is suited best for a bullpen role given the effortful delivery and lack of secondaries. He's primarily been fastball heavy, throwing it ~80% of the time in 2023. He has very good extension with the pitch and misses a good amount of bats with it, though his command has held him back. He's already gotten up to 101 MPH this fall and has sat in the upper-90s, too. He has a change-up and a slider in the upper-80s, though they are sparsely used and Carter lacks feels for both pitches. He'll see some starting action in 2024, though ultimately, his destination is the bullpen.

177. RHP Josh Randall, San Diego

H: 6-4 W: 240 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 8 mo

Arizona -> San Diego transfer, unique traits present. Low release (sub 5 foot), generates a ton of arm-side run as a result in the low-90s, touching 95+ at times. Mid-80s SL has two-plane tilt, misses bats consistently and flashes firmer shape in the upper-80s. Firm CH ~88-90 is present, primarily used against lefties.

178. OF Will Turner, South Alabama

H: 6-1 W: 196 B/T: L-L

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 10 mo

Turner is one of the best mid-major bats available in this class after a standout 2023 campaign at South Alabama and on the Cape. He's incredibly twitchy and there's a lot to like with the offensive profile. To start, Turner distributes the ball beautifully to all fields with a bit of a slasher mentality, though he'll hammer mistakes to his pull side. He'll need to shorten up the swing just a bit, but he's shown high quality contact already. In 2023, Turner had a 88% in-zone contact rate against heaters and handles breaking balls admirably. He has shown solid range and defense in center field, though he may move to right field when all is said and done. He's one of the biggest risers in this class and another loud spring could put him in first round discussions.

179. C Cade Arrambide, Tomball

H: 6-3 W: 209 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 18 yr 9 mo

Commitment: Louisiana State

Another year, another Texas prep catcher. While Arrambide is not quite what Blake Mitchell was last year, Arrambide's toolset is rather robust, especially defensively. He's athletic behind the plate with great lateral movement and he's got a bazooka of a right arm, which has been up to 90 MPH as a catcher and 102 MPH from the outfield in workouts. It's really special arm talent. He's a decent blocker and receiver, as well. There's not a ton to dislike back there, though he's got utility in right field, too. With the bat, he's got prodigious power from the right side with big time bat speed and leverage that is built for doing damage, especially to his pullside, though the biggest issues comes in the form of his hit tool. The swing-and-miss to his game will need to be toned down, as well as the chase rate, though if he can iron that out, there's solid offensive upside.

180. LHP Jared Spencer, Indiana State

H: 6-3 W: 195 B/T: L-L

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 1 mo

Spencer was one of the top relievers in the country in 2023, racking up seven saves and posting 51 strikeouts in 37.1 innings pitched. He has some cross fire to his delivery and moves well down the mound, featuring some effort throughout his delivery. The fastball has sat in the mid-90s and reached 98 MPH, boasting low-spin and some late life in the zone, missing bats at a good clip. His slider can be tough on hitters and can be a dynamic offering, displaying good late sweep and bite, as well as an ability to backfoot it to righties. Spencer should return to the closer role in 2024 and he belongs in the "potentially fast-moving reliever" bucket.

181. OF Harrison Didawick, Virginia

H: 6-4 W: 215 B/T: L-L

Draft Day Age: 21 yr

A draft-eligible sophomore, Didawick has become one of the more prominent bats in an offense that hits every year. There's some similarities to 2023 Reds sixth rounder Ethan O'Donnell. Didawick has impressive bat speed from the left side and power that plays to all fields, though he is suspectible to spin and will run into strikeouts as a result. With that said, the power grades out as above-average and he has been able to keep chases down thus far. He's stuck in center field this year and has shown good range with quality defensive chops, plus he's got a strong, well-built frame. He'll likely find himself in roughly the same area as O'Donnell round-wise, but it's a quality power bat with a well-rounded profile.

182. 2B/SS Payton Green, Georgia Tech

H: 6-3 W: 190 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 5 mo

A highly touted recruit out of high school, Green opted not to sign with the Red Sox and made it to Raleigh, where he had bursts of potential before finding new scenery in Atlanta with Georgia . He has made some swing changes that have helped his hot start, plus he's seen improvements in his overall approach, whiffing and chasing less. There's solid pull-side juice in his bat, as well. He's also improved on the defensive side of the ball, becoming more fluid with his movements and showing off a better arm, giving him a better chance to stick at shortstop. If he has to move off the position in the future, he'll move to either second or third base.

183. SS Drew Dickerson, Lee's Summit West

H: 6-4 W: 210 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 19 yr 2 mo

Commitment: Oklahoma

Dickerson is a sturdily-built infielder out of the Midwest who has a ton of projection and excellent athleticism. He's a shortstop for now, where he's shown excellent range and defensive chops, but given the size, he's likely destined for third base or a corner outfield spot as he fills out his frame. He shines on the offensive side, though. It's a lengthier swing at times, but there is considerable bat speed evident and he likes to pepper his pull-side, though there's some juice to the opposite field. There's some stuff to clean up in his swing, as it gets a bit noisy and too extended, but that'll come in due time. The Oklahoma commit will be older for the class, but many in that part of the country like his profile.

184. 2B/SS Ty Southisene, Basic Academy

H: 5-9 W: 160 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 19 yr

Commitment: Tennessee

Southisene stands out from his peers thanks to the "electricity" he plays with. He's on the smaller side of the spectrum, but don't let that fool you, he's very twitchy and athletic. He employs a medium-sized leg kick to trigger his operation and he's able to limit swing-and-miss with excellent hand-eye coordination and bat-to-ball skills. He's got explosive hips and the swing is more suited for line drives to all fields, though he can run into one to his pull side. He really shines defensively, where his athleticism, bounce, and soft hands give him plenty of potential up the middle. He's likely limited to second base due to a lack of arm strength, but regardless, he's got plenty of range and instincts to be an above-average to plus defender at the position.

185. RHP Jaxon Jelkin, Houston

H: 6-5 W: 200 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 7 mo

Jelkin was an unsigned 14th-round pick by the Dodgers last July out of South Mountain Community College. Standing at 6'5-200, Jelkin has a tall, lean frame with ample room for physical growth. His fastball gets up to 96 MPH, sitting in the 93-95 range early before dipping into the low 90s later in starts. Even when operating at a higher velocity, Jelkin's fastball tends to generate weak contact rather than empty swings. His best pitch is a formidable, high-spin slider that easily grades out as a plus pitch. He does a great job manipulating the pitch both in movement and velocity, sitting anywhere between 81-86 MPH. Jelkin uses the slider often and commands the pitch at a high level. It's a sharp pitch with a high whiff rate that he is comfortable using in nearly any count. Jelkin's mid-80s changeup has shown improvement as he's started to use it more, and there's decent feel for the cambio overall. Jelkin is likely to gain velocity at the next level as he matures physically, which may enable his fastball to play up enough to give him a shot to start long-term. Presently, he profiles as a slider-heavy reliever with the potential to go multiple innings.

186. OF Sawyer Black, Wesleyan Christian Academy

H: 6-1 W: 185 B/T: L-R

Draft Day Age: 18 yr 3 mo

Commitment: Liberty

Part of a highly talented Wesleyan Christian squad, Black has quite a bit of helium to his name and scouts in the Carolinas are excited to see him. It's a slender frame that has gotten more physical and a lovely left-handed stroke with burgeoning power. He's got natural loft to his swing and has solid bat speed, paired with a optimal bat path that allows him to hammer the ball to his pull-side. As he grows, expect the power to grow, too. He has the speed to man center field, where he's got solid range and instincts, though he may end up growing out of the speed with added weight. The Liberty commit will get to see quality opponents as the spring continues, especially at the NHSI event in April. This is one to keep an eye on.

187. 2B/SS Devin Fitz-Gerald, Marjory Stoneman Douglas

H: 5-10 W: 175 B/T: S-R

Draft Day Age: 18 yr 10 mo

Commitment: NC State

Fitz-Gerald put together one of the better summers this cycle, climbing his way up the ranks. A certain tool doesn't stick out in his profile, but rather it's a smattering of fringe-average and average tools that tie the puzzle together. He's on the smaller side of the spectrum, but he's got good defensive chops and should profile best as a second baseman. A switch-hitter, Fitz-Gerald possesses good bat speed from either side and utilizes the whole field to his advantage. He draws more walks than strikeouts and his approach is stellar, though there is some swing-and-miss present. Overall, this is a well-rounded profile that has some upside. He's committed to play at NC State.

188. SS/OF Arnold "AJ" Abernathy, North Cobb

H: 5-10 W: 170 B/T: L-R

Draft Day Age: 18 yr 10 mo

Commitment: Tennessee

Abernathy's stock has been on the rise since the summer. He's a smaller middle infielder with five tool potential, acting like a sparkplug at the top of the lineup. He's likely going to be hit-over-power at the end of the day, but it's a short, compact swing from the left side with potent bat speed and twitchy traits. He's more of a line drive hitter right now, but there's decent power potential to the pull side should he add loft to the swing. He uses his speed to his advantage both in the field and on the basepaths and will be aggressive with base stealing. He's worked out in the outfield, where his arm has touched 98 MPH, but he's got great potential to stick at shortstop. He has great range and footwork, as well as a great internal clock. He's part of Tennessee's great recruiting class.

189. RHP Matt Ager, UC Santa Barbara

H: 6-6 W: 225 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 1 mo

The top arm in UCSB's rotation, Ager is a big-bodied, projectable prospect that has turned in quality results in the Big West. His mechanics are rather easy and fluid, showcasing solid athleticism down the mound and he throws a healthy amount of strikes. He's primarily been a two-pitch guy thus far in his career, utilizing his fastball/slider combination. The fastball has sat primarily in the low-90s, touching 96 MPH, with solid carry and some running life, projecting to throw harder as he physically matures. The slider is the better of the two pitches, a low-80s slider with plenty of sweep and late bite, projecting as an above-average offering. He's toyed with a change-up and a curveball, though both have been sparsely utilized.

190. LHP Joseph Broughton, Northville

H: 6-2 W: 200 B/T: R-L

Draft Day Age: 18 yr 7 mo

Commitment: Pittsburgh

Broughton has the makings of a very solid, data-friendly prep arm in this class. His delivery boasts high-end athleticism and special hip/shoulder separation, as well as easy motions and a highly projectable frame. His heater doesn't have premium velocity yet, but he's gotten up to 93 MPH with loud spin rates and immense hop at the top rail of the strike zone, playing up as a result. It's one of the best heaters in the class. His change-up flashes solid potential in the low-80s and he plays with a slurvy breaker in the upper-70s with 2-8 shape. The Pittsburgh commit certainly has the traits to have his draft stock rocket this spring.

191. RHP Sam Stuhr, Portland

H: 6-1 W: 195 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 11 mo

Oregon State -> Portland transfer, jumped into rotation in 2024 to solid results. Clean arm swing, though there's effort to delivery. FB is rather generic shape-wise with minimal carry, though he gets up to 98 MPH and will sit in the 93-95 MPH deep into starts. Stellar breaking balls: an upper-80s SL with firm, tight shape and a low-80s curveball with quality depth. Both have high spin, sprinkles in a CH with depth. Strikes come and go, gets hit around hard at times, will likely be a reliever long term.

192. RHP Janzen Keisel, Oklahoma State

H: 6-4 W: 208 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 4 mo

A former BYU reliever, Keisel transferred to Oklahoma State and landed a starting gig, though he struggled to command the baseball and was limited in usage in Stillwater before having a better summer. Despite this, Keisel profiles as an interesting data arm with a dynamic one-two punch. His fastball sits in the mid-90s with outlandish traits, including a near five-foot release height with a ton of hop and flatness to the plate. His slider has large bite and tilt in the mid-80s and has been a bit of a cutter when thrown harder. He'll tinker with a curveball and change-up, but they're well behind the first two pitches in the arsenal. He should return to starting this spring, though if the command doesn't improve, this is a potentially quick moving arm in the bullpen.

193. LHP Griffin Herring, Louisiana State

H: 6-2 W: 195 B/T: R-L

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 2 mo

LSU reliever that has turned in excellent outings for the Tigers, especially down the stretch. Low-90s heater has some life, but it's the mid-80s slider that is the attracting piece. Deceptive pitch, late bite with two-plane shape, misses a ton of bats. Eligible as a sophomore, may elect to return to LSU to start, though he'll have suitors.

194. LHP Jakob Wright, Cal Poly

H: 6-0 W: 170 B/T: L-L

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 1 mo

Cal Poly starter that has torn up the opposition in the conference. FB shape is not great, up to 95 MPH with minimal carry, likely a two-seam/sinker variant needed. Breakers absolutely play, SL averages over 15 inches of sweep in the low-80s with hellacious spin traits, CB similar with some added depth in upper-70s. Reliever profile.

195. 1B/3B Aiden Harris, PDG Academy

H: 6-4 W: 220 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 17 yr 9 mo

Commitment: Virginia

Harris is the most powerful prospect in this class and that's no exaggeration. A physically imposing precense in the box, Harris' raw power grades out at double-plus and he has put on electric shows in batting practice, including hitting a ball 498 feet at Chase Field. He's got an uphill swing that is designed to punish the baseball and he's showcased a ton of bat speed. He's been able to tap into his power in-game, producing exit velocities up to 110 MPH, though there's work to be done with his contact rate, as there's a bit of swing-and-miss to his game. Either way you look at it, this is a bat with massive offensive potential. Defensively, Harris has the body to play the hot corner and he's shown good lateral mobility at the position with soft hands and a good arm across the diamond. He'll be very young for the class, as he won't turn 18 until late September of 2024, giving him an advantage with models.

196. INF/OF Kendall Diggs, Arkansas

H: 6-0 W: 210 B/T: L-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 9 mo

One of the top bats in the state of Kansas as a prep, Diggs has turned into a quality bat. He's more of a power-over-hit profile currently, where he prioritizes walks and contact. It's a compact swing with an ability to spray line drives around the field and he'll get into his power to the pull-side, though it's nothing more than fringe-average at the present. He's relatively filled out physically at 6'0, 210 pounds, too. former infielder, Arkansas' logjam on the dirt has forced Diggs to the outfield grass, where he's been a serviceable right fielder for the time being. With that said, he should see a move back to the infield in pro ball, as his body doesn't necessarily fit in his current position and is best suited for the dirt, likely second base.

197. 3B Rafe Perich, Lehigh

H: 6-3 W: 220 B/T: S-R

Draft Day Age: 22 yr 1 mo

Lehigh prospect with insanely good plate discipline and approach. Unorthodox swing, no stride with high hands, but he makes it work to the tune of a near 90% contact rate and minimal chase rates. More walks than strikeouts, strong kid with solid raw juice. Some tweaks can be made to add more loft to swing, but no complaints right now. Strong arm, good range at third base.

198. OF Michael Mullinax, North Cobb Christian

H: 6-1 W: 195 B/T: S-R

Draft Day Age: 19 yr

Commitment: Georgia

Mullinax is a toolsed-up, switch-hitting outfielder that profiles as a potential power/speed threat and has a ton of athleticism. Both of Mullinax's swings feature an "arm bar," which is essentially the lead arm getting fully extended too early. This can cause his swing to get long with the early extension, which has caused a bit more swing-and-miss to appear this summer. With that said, Mullinax has very good power potential from the left side, where he's able to get good loft and leverage in his swing with a ton of bat speed. The right-handed swing is suited more for line drives to all fields and he's more of a true hitter from that side of the plate. He'll need to tinker with his swing to return to the form we've seen in the past. In the field, Mullinax's double-plus speed allows him to cover plenty of ground in center field and he's got a strong arm to boot, being clocked up to 98 MPH in workouts with a longer arm action. If Mullinax is able to iron out the hit tool woes he's had, the upside is rather enticing.

199. C/1B Derek Bender, Coastal Carolina

H: 6-1 W: 210 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 6 mo

Bender is a big, burly specimen who does a ton of damage in Coastal's lineup, as well as being one of the best bats on the Cape. A slugger at heart, Bender has displayed solid bat-to-ball skills and his power is quite loud, playing from foul pole to foul pole. He's able to keep the strikeouts at bay and he absolutely punishes the baseball, posting a 90th percentile exit velocity over 105 MPH, though he's quite aggressive at the dish and is in no rush to draw walks. Defensively, he's split time between catcher and first base while at Coastal. He's blocked a bit by rising sophomore Caden Bodine and while there's some tools back there, he'll likely need to move to first base when all is said and done. With that said, you're buying the offensive upside here.

200. LHP Dylan Volantis, Westlake

H: 6-6 W: 200 B/T: L-L

Draft Day Age: 18 yr 9 mo

Commitment: Southern California

SoCal pop-up arm, a bit of a stiff mover, but rather projectable body with budding 1-2 punch. FB has carry in the 88-91 MPH bucket, best offering is mid-70s curveball with a ton of depth and spin. CH work in progress in the low-80s. Southern California commit.

201. OF Sawyer Strosnider, Brock

H: 6-2 W: 180 B/T: L-L

Draft Day Age: 19 yr

Commitment: Texas Christian

Strosnider has seen growth to his frame over the past year and he's begun to tap more into considerable power. It's a sweet left-handed swing that's short/direct to the baseball with good extension out front and natural loft to his pull-side. The ball has really jumped off the bat in batting practice, including an instance where he shattered windows at Area Codes. He's still rather projectable, too, so expect more power to come in due time. He's an average runner and has seen his arm strength get better, giving him an opportunity to be a future right fielder. Either way, he'll stick in a corner spot. This profile has a chance to really blossom this spring.

202. C Levi Clark, Walton

H: 6-2 W: 195 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 18 yr

Commitment: Tennessee

Clark's strengths are his strong throwing arm behind the plate, plus feel for the barrel and prodigous bat speed. Scouts in Georgia have concerns with Clark's slow twitch movements that hinder his ability to block and get out of the crouch to throw, and there's concern about how much he will be able to hit in game with a long arm bar in his swing. With that said, there is confidence in his in game power being enough to clear the offensive requirements of the catching position, and Clark has some athletic traits that can develop his defense behind the dish with good coaching. He's a high follow for the Georgia region, and is one of the top prep prospects in the state of Georgia.

203. RHP Jason Flores, Naaman Forest

H: 6-2 W: 210 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 18 yr 5 mo

Commitment: Texas

Flores was a big pop up in the early months of the summer, getting up to 97 with his fastball at a Future Stars Series showcase event in Nashville. The Naaman Forest native sits 92-95 with above average carry life, and pitches off the express with a curveball in the 79-82 range that has consistently shown plus vertical break. There's plenty of physicality in Flores' build, with his arm path creating some deception elements that makes his already high octane stuff play up. There is some moderate violence and a head whack element to his delivery, but he controls his body well and has thrown strikes consistently. Flores decommitted from Texas State in early July and became part of Texas' stellar recruiting class not long after.

204. RHP Nate Dohm, Mississippi State

H: 6-4 W: 210 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 6 mo

Dohm burst onto the scene as a reliever for Mississippi State in 2023 after transferring from Ball State. He has a dynamic one-two punch in his fastball and slider, both of which have good upside. The fastball sits in the mid-90s with a flatter VAA and life up in the zone, reaching 98 MPH. The slider has backed up a little bit after becoming a starter in 2024, though he's flashed solid sweep in the mid-80s with high spin. There's a change-up in there, as well. There is one thing to watch with Dohm and that is the injury bug. He has already missed some time this spring with an issue after a dominant start, which he really needed to prove his future as a starter.

205. 2B Duce Gourson, UCLA

H: 6-0 W: 200 B/T: L-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 10 mo

Gourson has been a strong presence in UCLA's lineup the past two years, hitting .306 during his time on campus. He's shown improvements with his contact rate and he hammers heaters, posting a contact rate of 91% against them thus far. He does have some trouble with spin, though he doesn't expand the zone much and has strong plate discipline. He shows a willingness to take walks and doesn't expand the zone often. The power will come as he physically matures, but he's already shown solid gap-to-gap juice from the left side. He likely won't stick as a shortstop long term, mainly due to his lack of range and arm, but he'll stay up the middle and project as a second baseman.

206. INF Sean Keys, Bucknell

H: 6-2 W: 220 B/T: L-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 1 mo

Keys broke out for Bucknell in 2023 before going to two different summer leagues and tearing the cover off the baseball, including hitting four home runs on the Cape in ten games. He possesses excellent plate discipline, rarely chasing, and he covers the zone really well, recording an 86% in-zone contact rate this spring. He's got physicality and swings violently with bat speed and some loft, allowing him to hammer the baseball to pull-side. He has shown solid opposite field thump, too. Keys is a bit of a stiffer athlete and doesn't move all that well at third base thanks to a bulky lower half. He may move across the diamond as a result.

207. OF Ivan Brethowr, UC Santa Barbara

H: 6-6 W: 250 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 5 mo

Brethowr is a mammoth of a human being, stepping in at 6'6, 240 pounds with a ton of athleticism. A destroyer of baseballs, Brethowr's power is outright scary, though his contact and swing decisions are lacking, as he's rather aggressive at the plate. He doesn't lift the ball as much as you'd like to see, but any added loft to his swing, paired with insane bat speed and improved contact, will allow him to tap into his power more often. Brethowr's arm strength is very impressive and will allow him to stick in right field, too. There's obvious risk here given the hit tool questions, but the power is too good to ignore.

208. RHP Nate Taylor, Buford

H: 6-2 W: 205 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 18 yr 11 mo

Commitment: Georgia

One of the best arms in Georgia's prep class, Taylor is a barrel-chested specimen with plenty of physicality on the bump. He's a solid athlete on the bump with a quick right arm, throwing from a higher arm slot. The fastball has the makings of a true power pitch, already getting up to 95-96 MPH in shorter stints with tremendous carry and life through the zone. He primarily sits in the low-90s now, but some mechanical tweaks can get him into more consistent mid-90s. His upper-70s/low-80s slider profiles as a sweeper with snap and lateral movement above 10 inches consistently, plus he's shown great feel for a fading change-up that has been effective against lefties. Taylor recently switched his commitment from Georgia to Georgia.

209. SS/OF Owen Paino, Roy C. Ketcham Senior

H: 6-3 W: 205 B/T: L-R

Draft Day Age: 18 yr 6 mo

Commitment: Ole Miss

A highly-touted cold weather bat, Paino stands out amongst his peers with a lean, physical frame from the left side of the plate. He's got a very smooth swing, featuring twitchy hips and a strong lower half with an approach designed to do damage between up the middle and to the gaps. There's good leverage and loft in his swing plane with solid bat speed, giving him solid power potential. He's run into a bit of trouble with barrel consistency this summer, namely struggling at the PDP League, though he's shown an ability to be patient at the dish and rack up the walks. He's a present shortstop with great body control for his size with a solid arm, though there's a chance he may move to third base, or even a corner outfield spot, with added muscle/weight. He's a very smart player with great instincts, as well. We'll keep a close eye on how the Ole Miss commit develops over the next year.

210. RHP Chase Allsup, Auburn

H: 6-2 W: 235 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 2 mo

A big kid on the bump, Allsup has turned into a starter in 2024, though his future may reside in the bullpen with a loud pitch mix. His fastball is a potential monster with a ton of riding life upstairs and his velocity has gotten into the upper-90s, consistently sitting in the mid-90s. His mid-80s slider has tilt and bite, profiling as his best secondary right now. There's a splitter and curveball in his repetoire, as well, though both lag behind the slider. He'll need to throw more strikes to stay as a starter, though the potential for a late-inning flame-thrower is definitely there.

211. RHP Kyle Robinson, Texas Tech

H: 6-6 W: 210 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr

Robinson is a massive pitcher at 6'6, 210 pounds out of Texas , where he performed in a swingman role this year. It's a solid four-pitch arsenal with budding off-speed stuff. The fastball has gotten up to 95 and will sit in the low-90s with some life, though it struggles to get whiffs due to a steep release and plane. He'll likely need a sinker variant moving forward. His change-up is tough against lefties, featuring hard tumble in the mid-80s and shows potential to be a true out pitch. His low-80s slider has more bullet shape than anything, but garnered plenty of whiffs in 2023 when utilized. He has a bigger curveball in the mid-70s, too. He should get a starting role in 2024, potentially the Friday night role.

212. 2B/SS Rustan Rigdon, Metter

H: 6-0 W: 185 B/T: S-R

Draft Day Age: 18 yr 8 mo

Commitment: Vanderbilt

A switch-hitting middle infielder, Rigdon has become one of the better bats in this year's Georgia class. Rigdon employs an open stance from both sides of the plate, though most believe he is better from the left side. He displays quick hands and a heavy barrel from this side, giving him solid pull side power potential. It's a beautiful left-handed swing on film, too. His right-handed swing is flatter and doesn't possess as much bat speed. He's a very good runner and has the defensive chops to stick up the middle, as well. However, Rigdon suffered an arm injury in 2023 and underwent surgery, so he'll be relegated to being a DH this spring. If he makes it to Vanderbilt, he'd be eligible in 2027.

213. OF Jackson Strong, Canisius

H: 6-1 W: 185 B/T: L-L

Draft Day Age: 20 yr 10 mo

Another mid-major bat with solid plate discipline and raw juice. Burner on the basepaths, as well. Very minimal whiff and chase rates, though he does struggle a bit with spin. Great barrel control/feel though. Potential to be an average corner outfielder long term.

214. RHP Cade Townsend, Santa Margarita Catholic

H: 6-2 W: 180 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 19 yr 2 mo

Commitment: Mississippi

Townsend is a metric darling and has one of the more dynamic FB/CB combinations in the country. He possesses a compact build on the bump with a shorter arm circle and lightning quick arm speed. His fastball is more in the low-90s, touching 94 MPH, but it features plenty of riding action with some late cut. The curveball has a ton of depth and spin, consistently exceeding the 3,000 RPM barrier, in the upper-70s/low-80s and has the makings of a plus offering. He's shown a splitter with some tumble, though feel can get inconsistent. He did get barreled up a bit this summer, as well. He is committed to Ole Miss.

215. SS Woody Hadeen, UC Irvine

H: 6-2 W: 195 B/T: S-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 11 mo

UC Irvine infielder that is older for the class, but the pure bat-to-ball is one of the best in the country. Runs a miniscule 3% whiff rate on heaters, overall contact rate ~90%, and a chase rate under 15%. You are not going to get a ton of pitches by him. There's little power in the bat, though. Has the tools to stick up the middle in the dirt, good range and soft hands.

216. C/3B Josh Springer, Corona

H: 6-3 W: 205 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 18 yr 1 mo

Commitment: Oregon

Springer is extremely young for the class and has one of the best bats on the west coast, boasting one of the more impressive batted ball profiles. It's advanced barrel control with a sweet swing plane from the right side with budding power. He gets excellent extension out front with the barrel lagging through the zone, producing heavy contact. He's shown an ability to adjust his swing very well and displays mature plate discipline, as well. The offensive production has a chance to be special. He has some agility and a strong arm behind the dish with a quick exchange, though Springer could find his way to the hot corner or the outfield.

217. C/OF Khadim Diaw, Loyola Marymount

H: 6-1 W: 215 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 20 yr 10 mo

Well rounded backstop/outfield prospect from Loyola Marymount. Younger side of class at 20.10, solid receiver behind the plate but could play corner OF spot. Bat has carrying traits in profile, robust bat-to-ball with average or better power. Can expand zone often, though. Solid runner who may lose some speed as he matures.

218. RHP Marcus Morgan, Iowa

H: 6-3 W: 205 B/T: L-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 7 mo

Morgan's pure stuff is amongst the most fascinating in the college landscape. He's got an athletic delivery on the bump with an extremely low arm slot, averaging ~5'3" with his release height. His fastball gets solid running life as a result of that and flashes decent carrying traits, sitting in the low-90s in 2023. There have been reports of Morgan getting into the upper-90s this fall, including touching 99 MPH in a bullpen. He throws a very good sweeper hard in the mid-80s with high spin and very good bite, and he'll throw a firmer cutter that hovers ~90 MPH. He throws a hard change-up with solid fading life, though he rarely uses it. Strikes have been a concern, as he has struggled to find the strike zone to date.

219. RHP Niko Mazza, Southern Miss

H: 5-11 W: 194 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 22 yr 4 mo

Mazza is a very old junior, as he'll be 22.4 on draft day, but it's hard to ignore the improvements that he has made to his profile. The biggest? Mazza has cut his walk rate by over half, only walking 9.47% of batters this spring, a stark improvement from his ~13% rate in 2023. His velocity has roughly been the same, sitting around 93 MPH and has gotten up to 96 MPH, flashing good carry upstairs. His mid-80s cutter flashes firm shape and his cambio has missed bats at a high rate, flashing big tumble away from lefties. There's a softer slider in there, as well. He's likely a money-saver somewhere on day two with his age, though a development team could have some fun with his pitch mix.

220. RHP Daniel Avitia, Grand Canyon

H: 6-4 W: 200 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 2 mo

Grand Canyon's ace the past two years, Avitia has some of the more intriguing metrics despite lacking velocity. There's deception to his delivery and he utilizes a slingy arm action that winds up in a very low release/slot, coming in at under five feet. As a result, his fastball has a ton of running life in the 88-92 MPH range and he's been up to 95 MPH in the past, missing a good amount of bats. He'll flash a sweeper in the upper-70s, though it's sparsely utilized given how tough it is to spin a slider with his arm slot, and his low-80s cambio features heavy fade and upside, it's an easy above-average offering presently. He's a high floor arm with amazing control/command and has the potential to be a back-end starter given the metrics, strike-throwing, and ease of operation.

221. OF John Spikerman, Oklahoma

H: 6-0 W: 185 B/T: S-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 3 mo

Spikerman has been a mainstay at the top of the Sooners lineup since their run to the College World Series Finals in 2022. A combination of borderline double plus speed, average arm strength and great instincts in the outfield give him the ability to roam centerfield for a long time. At the plate, Spikerman has a sound patient approach from both sides of the plate, posting good chase and contact rates. It's a low line drive all fields approach, and Spikerman's short stride can cause his swing to get steep at times. With a bigger stride, there may be potential for him to tap into some pull side power. Spikerman has a nice floor as a plus running centerfielder with a good on base floor, the makings of a fourth outfielder, and potentially an every day player if he's able to tap into more power.

222. INF/RHP Alex Hernandez, Forsyth Central

H: 6-2 W: 200 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 18 yr 11 mo

Commitment: Georgia

Hernandez is a legitimate two-way prospect, though most believe that his future will be on the bump. There's starter traits in his frame and delivery, which features quite a bit of athleticism down the mound. His fastball has sat in the low-90s, scratching 94 MPH, with solid running life and an ability to command horizontally across the zone. He's got some pitchability in his profile, as he's shown an ability to pitch backwards with his off-speed arsenal, which consistents of a low-80s slider, upper-70s curveball, and a mid-80s change-up. At the plate, he's shown feel for the barrel and has significant raw juice. He's older for the class and is currently committed to Georgia .

223. RHP Zach Swanson, Toutle Lake

H: 6-3 W: 195 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 18 yr 10 mo

Commitment: Oregon State

A projectable right-hander from the same school as Rockies farmhand Jackson Cox, Swanson has some of the highest spin numbers in the country. There's a bit of effort in his delivery, but it's standout arm speed from a higher release. His fastball has some hop, consistently sitting in the low-90s this summer and getting into the mid-90s at times. The spin rates on the fastball have broken the 2,700 RPM barrier this summer, nearly matching the spin rates on his slider. His slider is a low-80s weapon with immense spin and sharp break, garnering ugly whiffs throughout outings. He has a ton of confidence in the pitch and can land it for strikes. There's a fringy high-spin change in his arsenal, as well, though the feel comes and goes. He'll need to throw more strikes and improve his command, but many love the stuff and the projectable frame.

224. RHP Casan Evans, St. Pius X

H: 6-2 W: 180 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 18 yr 9 mo

Commitment: Louisiana State

Once a two-way player, Evans has solidified himself as an arm in this class. There's a ton to like with the body and the delivery, as he's highly projectable and athletic with easy, fluid motions on the bump and standout arm speed. It's a shorter arm action and he's able to hide the ball behind him rather well as a result. He's primarily worked in the low-90s with the fastball, though he's gotten up to 96-97 MPH in shorter stints with solid ride and run. He shows a ton of confidence in his low-80s change-up, which has excellent velocity separation and good deception with matching arm speed, moving like a splitter and Evans can land it for strikes. The curveball has tighter spin in the upper-70s with sharp bite and depth, flashing above-average or better at times. Evans has a chance to jump up boards as he fills out his frame.

225. RHP Aidan Hayse, Joliet Catholic Academy

H: 6-3 W: 180 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 18 yr 7 mo

Commitment: Tennessee

Hayse rose up boards with a velocity uptick this summer and there's quite a bit to like about the frame and stuff. It's a clean, athletic delivery with a whippy arm on the bump, accelerating down the bump towards the end of his operation. He can speed up and get out of sync, which does hamper his command a bit, but the stuff is budding. His heater sat in the 88-93 MPH range this summer, topping out at 95 MPH, featuring running life with some vertical carry. One would expect Hayse to be throwing much harder in due time with his projection. His breaking ball has solid snap and acts like a sweeper in the upper-70s/low-80s, but his change stands out the most. He has advanced feel for the pitch and it has parachute-esque fade in the low-80s, giving him an out pitch against lefties.

226. RHP Brady Tygart, Arkansas

H: 6-2 W: 215 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 6 mo

Arkansas' relief ace in 2022, Tygart transitioned into a starting role in 2023, though he was hampered by injury. He looked solid in this role and should start in 2024, but given the effort in his delivery, the likelihood is that Tygart winds up in a relief role in due time. While the low-90s heater boasts generic shape, he generates solid extension and misses more bats than you'd expect, generating a 27% whiff rate in 2023. However, it's the pair of breaking balls that'll make him money. He'll lean on an upper-70s curveball with big spin metrics and tilt, featuring a ton of sweep and depth. The low-80s slider may end up being the better offering, a pure sweeper with similar spin and averaging over 17 inches of horizontal movement. He'll flash a change-up with some fade, too. The big thing Tygart needs to do is stay healthy in 2024 and prove his worth as a starter.

227. RHP Carson Messina, Summerville

H: 6-3 W: 225 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 18 yr 3 mo

Commitment: South Carolina

The brother of South Carolina C/1B Cole Messina, Carson boasts a solid FB/SL duo and is built like a moose with an extremely strong frame. His fastball features extremely high spin rates, averaging close to 2,500-2,600 RPMs, and it comes in like a bowling ball at the bottom of the zone. The slider has similar spin in the low-80s with a ton of depth and bite, garnering ugly whiffs on a consistent basis. He's featured a splitter with decent tumbling action, though it's been sparsely utilized to this point. He's a very confident pitcher and has a bulldog mentality on the bump, as well.

228. LHP Bryce Navarre, Montgomery

H: 6-1 W: 190 B/T: L-L

Draft Day Age: 18 yr 7 mo

Commitment: Texas A&M

If you like pitchers who spin the ever-loving hell out of the baseball, then Navarre is the prospect for you. He's on the smaller side of the spectrum with plenty of projection remaining to his frame with an easy delivery from the left side. His heater doesn't overwhelm you velocity-wise, sitting mainly in the upper-80s, but it plays up with a ton of life and there's a ton of spin, exceeding 2,500 RPMs. Both breaking balls flash plus potential. The curveball has two-plane tilt and shape, while the slider will show up to 20 inches of sweep. Both pitches exceed the 3,000 RPM barrier, even reaching 3,200 RPMs on occasion. It's insane spin talent. He'll flash a high-spin cambio in the low-80s, too. He's already got solid command and with added velocity, he'll rise up boards this spring.

229. OF Devin Obee, Duke

H: 6-2 W: 215 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 20 yr 9 mo

A gifted athlete, Obee finally got starting time in 2024 and he's taken full advantage of the opportunity. Already rather physical, there's not a ton of projection left, but don't let the size fool you. He's rather quick and covers a ton of ground in the outfield, where he projects to stick at the eight. He's made highlight reel plays and his range allows him to gobble up fly balls with ease. He'll stick there with average or better defensive chops. At the dish, he's got above-average pop that plays best to his pull-side, though he hasn't gotten into it too much with subpar contact rates. He doesn't chase much, but the hit tool can get streaky and his pitch recognition could use improvement. With that said, he's planted himself as a firm Day 2 option with premium athleticism and burgeoning pop.

230. OF Sam Petersen, Iowa

H: 6-0 W: 195 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 5 mo

Petersen has been a consistent threat on campus in Iowa City and he's primed for a big campaign in 2024. It's a solid offensive profile from the right side with natural lift to his swing, allowing him to do damage in the air to the pull-side. It's average power at best, but he's shown an ability to get into it in-game already. He boasts decent swing decisions and doesn't chase a ton, though there is some swing-and-miss to his game. He can handle all three outfield positions, but he profiles best as a left fielder at the next level due to his arm. Petersen has the tools to be a productive fourth outfield type at the major league level.

231. 1B Jacob Walsh, Oregon

H: 6-4 W: 225 B/T: L-L

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 4 mo

Massive juice in the bat from the left side, however plate discipline really lacks and there's a ton of swing-and-miss to his game. Robust bat speed, power plays to all fields. Walsh is limited defensively to first base, bat will need to play in pro ball.

232. LHP Mason Molina, Arkansas

H: 6-2 W: 215 B/T: R-L

Draft Day Age: 21 yr

The staff ace for Texas in 2023, Molina entered the transfer portal and will test himself in the SEC in Arkansas' rotation. He has an easy operation and a physical frame, though the velocity isn't quite there yet. He's sat in the upper-80s/low-90s, but the pitch has played up thanks to its cut/ride shape and he missed bats at a 27% clip in 2023. He offers three secondaries, throwing an upper-70s slider primarily with tilt and bite. His change-up has very good fading life and has solid velocity separation, too. He'll toss in a mid-70s curveball with decent depth to finalize his arsenal. If he can add more velocity in Fayetteville and repeat his 2023, he'll have a chance to rise up boards.

233. LHP William Kirk, Ramsey

H: 6-2 W: 190 B/T: L-L

Draft Day Age: 18 yr 9 mo

Commitment: Virginia

A long, lanky southpaw from New Jersey, Kirk put himself on the map with a couple of loud outings at PG National and Area Codes. While there's some effort at release, his delivery is rather loose and easy with some deception and a whippy arm action. The fastball doesn't possess overwhelming velocity just yet, sitting in the 88-91 MPH bucket, but he generates a good amount of armside run away from righties and will hammer the outside edge to miss barrels. The change-up is above-average, maybe even plus, as it tunnels off the heater with solid velocity separation in the upper-70s/low-80s. It tumbles down in the zone hard and Kirk has shown confidence in throwing it in any count. He'll throw in a solid upper-70s curveball with big lateral movement and bite when he's on. The Virginia commit is expected to add velocity and has positioned himself nicely to rise up boards this spring.

234. 3B Cade Brown, Parkview

H: 6-2 W: 190 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 19 yr 4 mo

Commitment: Georgia

Brown is a big and physical right-handed bat with solid power potential out of Georgia. A Georgia commit, Brown has the frame and footwork to handle the hot corner, where the arm is accurate across the diamond. At the plate, Brown employs a narrow base pre-load before striding forward, displaying solid hip/shoulder separation and barrel lag. He gets good leverage out in front and generates good natural loft, allowing him to do damage in the air to his pull-side. He has begun to hit the ball harder and showcases electric bat speed, as well. The swing can get long and he'll run into some swing-and-miss, though. He will be older for the class and will be eligible as a sophomore in college.

235. RHP Mack Estrada, Northwest Florida State

H: 6-4 W: 220 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 19 yr 10 mo

Commitment: Florida State

JUCO talent committed to Florida State. Tall, lean frame at 6'4, 220 lbs., FB more of a two-seamer with run in low-90s, SL has legit bite and sweep in mid-80s and projects as best pitch. Flashes CH, as well. Command is an issue, may end up at FSU, though entire package is enticing.

236. SS Brendan Lawson, P27 Academy

H: 6-3 W: 195 B/T: L-R

Draft Day Age: 18 yr 7 mo

Commitment: Florida

The top Canadian prospect in this class, Lawson's setup isn't too dissimilar from what Nolan Schanuel employs at the dish. Lawson has his hands set high above his head, bringing them down as he begins his load, which is triggered by a toe tap mechanism. He generates a ton of torque with a whippy barrel and there's good loft in his smooth, yet violent left-handed swing, giving him solid power potential that will play to all fields. He has run into some swing-and-miss this summer, though Lawson doesn't chase a ton and he flashes a good feel for hitting. In the field, Lawson has primarily played shortstop, though a move to third base is in the cards as he fills out his frame. His arm is more average at the present, but should get better as he physically matures, though it likely comes at the expense of his speed. Either way, Lawson has the chance to be a premium prospect.

237. RHP Lebarron Johnson, Texas

H: 6-4 W: 210 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 22 yr 1 mo

Johnson was a key cog in the machine for Texas down the stretch and he'll return to their stable as a redshirt junior in 2024. He split time between the bullpen and rotation, though one would expect him to be a full-time starter this spring. He's a long, physical specimen and certainly fits the mold of a power arm. His fastball has life and mid-90s velocity, grabbing 98 MPH at his best, though because of a very steep angle to the dish, he rarely misses bats with it. He'll likely need to utilize more of a two-seam/sinker variant as a result. His upper-80s slider is dynamic and misses a ton of bats. It's firm like a cutter and has late gyro bite and drop. He'll toy with a solid splitter, as well, though he needs to utilize it more.

238. RHP Jack DeTienne, Verona Area

H: 6-2 W: 170 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 18 yr 5 mo

Commitment: Xavier

DeTienne is a pop-up arm from Wisconsin that really turned heads this summer. Hailing from Wisconsin, DeTienne's frame has significant projection and there's solid athleticism in his delivery, which features a quick, whippy arm. There's effort at release and he's got head whack present, which he'll need to iron out as he matures. He's been fastball heavy, climbing up to 96 MPH in short stints and sitting in the low-90s with serious hop up in the zone. There's a chance that DeTienne could tickle triple digits in due time. He can tunnel a solid curveball off the heater with quality depth, allowing him to work vertically in the zone. Refinement of his command and the development of a change-up will be key this spring. He's committed to Xavier University.

239. RHP Parker Smith, Rice

H: 6-4 W: 230 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 4 mo

Big, bulky right-hander out of Rice University. Sinker-baller, tons of run and sink in the low-90s, bumping 95-96 MPH with command. Sweepy SL misses bats aplenty and the CH has a ton of running life, allowing him to get whiffs away from lefties on the regular. Solid command overall, mid-to-late Day 2 selection.

240. LHP Cade Obermueller, Iowa

H: 5-11 W: 160 B/T: L-L

Draft Day Age: 21 yr

Obermueller was eligible as a prep in 2022, and while he had a ton of late buzz, he ended up in Iowa's hands. He may be the most interesting arm in Iowa's stable at this point, as he spins the ball a ton and has an extremely low arm slot, hovering around four and a half feet with his release. He's primarily been a two-pitch guy to this point, utilizing a dynamic FB-SL combination. The fastball has seen an uptick in velocity this summer, getting up to 97 MPH on the Cape with heavy sink and run. His slider is a hellraiser, a true sweeper in the low-80s with tremendous feel to spin, with spin rates exceeding 3,000 RPMs. He's tinkered with a change-up, though it's a work in progress. He should see time as a starter with Iowa this spring.

241. LHP Andrew Healy, Duke

H: 6-6 W: 200 B/T: L-L

Draft Day Age: 21 yr

A draft-eligible sophomore in Duke's highly touted pitching stable, Healy appears to be on the verge of a breakout in 2024. Scouts love the body he has and the operation is low-effort/repeatable with crossfire and deception from the left side, giving him quality starting traits. While the velocity isn't overwhelming at 90-94 MPH, he has solid carry and above-average to plus command to his heater, allowing it to play up. He hammers the zone with it and induces whiffs aplenty in the zone as a result, and given the projection to his frame, more velocity is on the way. His change-up was his best secondary in 2023, displaying excellent velocity separation in the upper-70s/low-80s with a ton of horizontal life. He's got two breaking balls in the mid-to-upper-70s with distinct shapes, though neither were used often in 2023. They've seen more usage this fall, but they're nothing more than fringe-average offerings. He should start in 2024 and could play his way into early Day 2 conversations.

242. C/1B Jared Jones, Louisiana State

H: 6-4 W: 230 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 20 yr 11 mo

Jared Jones is about as powerful as they come. Built like a grizzly bear, Jones' power is legitimately plus and you may even run into a scout that slaps a double-plus grade on it. It's a legit carrying tool and he's able to get into it with natural loft and a ton of bat speed. His 90th percentile EV in 2023 sat around the 110 MPH barrier. He does possess a good amount of swing-and-miss to his profile, which isn't a shock with a power hitter like him, but he draws walks at a healthy clip. Jones was a catcher as a prep, but he's moved to first base and that's where he'll stick in the future. The bat will have to perform as a result, but it's hard to ignore the robust power here.

243. RHP Aaron Combs, Tennessee

H: 6-3 W: 203 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 22 yr 6 mo

Primary reliever out of the bullpen for Tennessee, was eligible last year but went unsigned. Low-90s heater has very intriguing metrics, highlighted by a super flat approach angle and carry/high spin. Primary breaker is a sweepy high-spin curveball.

244. LHP Konner Eaton, George Mason

H: 6-3 W: 210 B/T: R-L

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 8 mo

Athletic southpaw at George Mason. Explosive mover down the hill, FB up to 96 MPH with great life, though doesn't miss many bats. SL/CH are very good, SL more gyro than sweep and CH is sold very well with running life away from righties. Command is a WIP.

245. RHP Mavrick Rizy, Worcester Academy

H: 6-9 W: 225 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 19 yr 6 mo

Commitment: Louisiana State

Rizy is a long, gangly cold weather arm that flashes solid potential. At 6'9, 225 pounds, he's an enormous drink of water, but despite the size, he's shown good body control down the mound and it's a low-effort delivery. The fastball has sat in the low-90s, tickling 94 MPH, with present life through the zone. The breaking ball flashes solid tilt in the upper-70s with good spin rates, sometimes becoming a legitimate curveball. A recent LSU commit, Rizy is projected to be one of the oldest prep arms in this class at 19.6 on draft day. That will be something to watch, especially since models prefer youth.

246. OF Nate George, Minooka Community

H: 6-0 W: 195 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 18 yr 1 mo

Commitment: Eastern Illinois

Budding power/speed combination, pop-up Midwest name. Track and Field athlete, loud run times and can be a menace in game. Speed helps in the OF, where he can stick in CF. Solid bat speed at the dish, power uptick this spring. Eastern Illinois recruit.

247. OF Anthony Donofrio, North Carolina

H: 6-3 W: 195 B/T: L-R

Draft Day Age: 24 yr

Extremely old for class and plenty of mileage at the collegiate level, but it's high quality makeup and potentially big value. Sneaky good raw juice in the bat, 110+ MPH EVs in-game and has feel to hit. Would be CF if Honeycutt wasn't on campus, good arm with defensive prowess. Right fit = fly thru minors.

248. 1B Corey Collins, Georgia

H: 6-3 W: 236 B/T: L-R

Draft Day Age: 22 yr 9 mo

Older for class as a senior, exceptional eye at the dish that has allowed him to have highest OBP in college ball. Great plate discipline, hammers heaters, and has robust power, loft to swing with tons of bat speed. No longer a catcher, likely 1B profile at next level.

249. OF Anthony Quigley, Taravella

H: 6-4 W: 200 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 18 yr 1 mo

Commitment: South Florida

Quigley has a chance to really rise up boards with a ton of twitchy actions and projectable traits with his long, lanky frame. Given the long levers to his body, Quigley can get inconsistent with his swing triggers, but as he ages, he'll learn to wrangle in his limbs and become more compact. It is loud bat speed with quick rotation and a direct path to the baseball, plus he's shown an ability to lift the ball. As he fills out his frame, expect the power to continue to rise. He does change his operation in different counts and he has an advanced approach, too. In the field, he has the arm strength to handle a corner outfield spot, though the speed is lacking.

250. RHP Alexander Meckley, Coastal Carolina

H: 6-2 W: 245 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr

A transfer from Potomac State, Meckley is a big-bodied right-hander with electric stuff, having earned a starting role with the Chanticleers in 2024. There's some effort in his delivery, but the fastball can be very explosive when he's on. He's already tickled 98 MPH since reaching Conway and commands it well, displaying good carry and mixing in some running life. It's been a very tough pitch to square up. He'll feature a low-80s slider with some bite and a change-up, as well. He's in prime position to shoot up boards this spring with a loud showing, potentially following in the footsteps of Teddy Sharkey last year.

251. RHP Travis Smith, Mississippi State

H: 6-4 W: 220 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 8 mo

Hampered by surgeries his freshman year, Smith didn't see the mound until 2023, working his way into the rotation and displaying similar stuff to his high school days. A physical precense on the bump, Smith was predominantly a fastball/slider guy last season, though he's added a cutter to his arsenal this fall and has sat in the mid-90s with his heater. The heater is more of a two-seam/sinker variant with life through the zone, brushing 96-97 MPH at its best. Smith threws a solid curveball as a prep, though he's ditched that for a mid-80s slider with spin near 2,500 RPMs and late bite/tilt. The cutter sits in the 88-91 MPH threshold and features a firmer shape. He's played with a mid-80s change with fade, though he's still developing feel for it.

252. 1B Myles Bailey, Lincoln

H: 6-4 W: 235 B/T: L-R

Draft Day Age: 19 yr

Commitment: Florida State

Bailey has some of the best power in this entire class. His profile will remind you a bit of Xavier Isaac from the 2022 draft class. He's a physical beast in the left-handed box and generates a ton of bat speed and loft in his swing, posting exit velocities above 105 MPH this summer. The power plays best to his pull side, though he's shown an ability to mash to the opposite field, too. He has worked on shortening up his swing and improve his whiff rates, as well. Most of his value will come from his bat because of his defensive home at first base. He'll have to perform, but it's hard not to love the power here.

253. RHP Luke Hayden, Louisiana State

H: 6-1 W: 195 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 7 mo

Indiana -> Indiana State transfer, took starting role in Terre Haute and has been productive. Likely reliever at next level, command is lackluster and FB shape is middling, but he's been up to 96 MPH. SL is best offering with hellacious snap/sweeping life, flashes cambio. Late day two relief option.

254. 1B Hunter Hines, Mississippi State

H: 6-3 W: 210 B/T: L-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 8 mo

Hines is a very strong and physical specimen who has plenty of thump in the bat. Pummeling the baseball is his bread and butter, posting extremely loud exit velocities and putting the ball beyond the fence to all fields with ease. His power grades out as plus and it wouldn't be a shock to see some double-plus grades handed out. The main weakness with Hines' bat belong to his contact rates, which are below-average. He boasts a relatively high chase rate and whiffs too much, which hampers his effort to get into his power in-game more. With that said, the power is too good to ignore and is his carrying tool. He's limited to first base defensively, though he's a good defender at the position.

255. LHP Braden Davis, Oklahoma

H: 5-11 W: 175 B/T: L-L

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 3 mo

Sam Houston State -> Oklahoma transfer, fun southpaw to dissect. Low-90s heater has carry/run, but secondaries stand out the most. Advanced CH feel, heavy tumbling action in low-80s with high spin, profiles as AA or better pitch. SL has gyro depth and stays short to plate with good results. Command is a WIP.

256. RHP Jackson Wentworth, Kansas State

H: 6-1 W: 210 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 11 mo

Big follow as a prep, has primarily been a reliever for Kansas State but has jumped into rotation. Mixes off-speed pitches well, misses significant amount of bats. Mid-80s CH is firm, upper-80s cutter is a barrel-misser and there's a bigger CB that is used the least. FB into the mid-90s with carry, likely reliever.

257. INF Jack Penney, Notre Dame

H: 6-1 W: 190 B/T: L-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 10 mo

Notre Dame SS, exquisite plate discipline with minimal whiff and chase rates. More of a slasher, line-drive swing with minimal power overall. Good athleticism overall, likely will move to second base as a pro.

258. RHP Ryan Andrade, Pittsburgh

H: 6-2 W: 175 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 3 mo

Rhode Island -> Pitt transfer, ugly numbers but a nice one-two punch in his FB/SL. Up to 96 with plenty of carry and some flatness down the mound, not in zone to miss sufficient bats just yet. Mid-80s SL is a legit offering with late bite/sweep and some depth. CH has some promise, as well. 30 command, could benefit from a perfect development fit.

259. 1B Ryan Costello, Ranney

H: 6-3 W: 215 B/T: L-L

Draft Day Age: 18 yr 9 mo

Commitment: Louisiana State

Costello might just be one of the most well-rounded bats in this class. He may be landlocked at first base, but the imposing frame from the left side of the box stands out immediately and there's a ton of power potential here. The pull side juice is already rather robust, as he has a ton of bat speed and loft that allows him to punish the baseball in that direction. He's displayed mature plate discipline, battling in deep counts, and has shown hitterish tendencies with solid bat-to-ball skills. He moves rather well for a player of his size, showcasing solid agility around the bag and he has some defensive value at first base. The New Jersey native recently committed to LSU, joining Jay Johnson's absurd 2024 recruiting class.

260. 2B/SS Kolby Branch, Georgia

H: 5-11 W: 190 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 5 mo

Branch was old for the class as a prep and will be 21.5 on draft day as a sophomore, but he'll be taking his talents to the SEC, as he joined Wes Johnson's group in Athens. His athleticism has gotten better with age and he has a well-rounded bat at the plate, showing solid contact rates. He has shown a weakness against velocity, but he handles his own against breaking balls. He's shown good patience and there's present pull side juice in his bat that will get better with added mass to his frame. He's likely a second baseman long term, where he's got good defensive abilities.

261. 3B Samuel Richardson, Lewisburg

H: 6-1 W: 195 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 18 yr 11 mo

Commitment: Texas

Richardson is one of the most powerful bats in the entire country. There's plenty of strength throughout his physical, athletic frame and there's still some room to add to it, which is scary to think about when you see the power. It is legitmate all-fields juice that grades out as plus or better at the next level thanks to robust bat speed, impressive barrel whip through the zone, and plenty of torque. He's already put on some shows in batting practice as a result. The hit tool can use some more polish, as Richardson can get rather aggressive and there is swing-and-miss in his profile with a rather high chase rate. That said, it's a future offensive threat. He's an above-average runner with solid mobility at third base, where he has a very good arm with carry across the diamond. There is a chance that he moves to a corner outfield spot, where he's a great route-runner.

262. INF Jon Jon Gazdar, Austin Peay

H: 5-10 W: 177 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 22 yr 4 mo

Older for class, but Gazdar just hits. More of a line drive swing, tons of pure contact with fringy power numbers, handles velocity very well. Fits a utility role at the next level, fits at a number of infield positions, though you are buying the contact prowess. Should be a moneysaver with chance to fly through minor leagues.

263. C Bennett Thompson, Oregon

H: 5-10 W: 196 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 6 mo

Oregon catcher, excellent offensive potential with very good contact skills. Middling power numbers, but barrel feel stands out and will find himself on second base often. Still raw-ish behind the dish, not a ton of reps before 2024 and still working on tools, but he has a strong arm.

264. INF Blake Wright, Clemson

H: 6-0 W: 205 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 22 yr 5 mo

Eligible in 2023, but went unsigned and came back for senior season at Clemson. Contact has blossomed in 2024 and he's got robust, all fields power, though he is aggressive and expands often. More than likely will stick on the left side of the dirt, primarily at third base.

265. OF Justin Thomas, Florida Southwestern

H: 6-0 W: 190 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 20 yr 9 mo

Commitment: Arkansas

Went to JUCO ranks after minimal playing time at Georgia, one of best JUCO bats in class. Rather physical with a ton of strength throughout body, flatter swing that has gotten more loft and quicker. Quite a bit of power potential with added plus speed. Will fit in OF, likely CF for now. Committed to attend Arkansas if undrafted.

266. RHP Bridger Holmes, Oregon State

H: 6-4 W: 218 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 10 mo

JUCO transfer that has been one of the best relievers in college baseball. SL heavy usage and for good reason. Insane sweeper with 20+ inches of horizontal, very high spin rates in the low-80s. Sinker sits in the low-90s. May be a quick mover in the right organization.

267. RHP Trever Baumler, Dowling Catholic

H: 6-3 W: 185 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 18 yr 5 mo

Commitment: Texas Christian

Brother of Orioles farmhand Carter Baumler, committed to TCU. FB is rather lively with high spin and carry, 92-95 MPH this spring. CB has big depth in the upper-70s and flashes a fading CH in low-80s. May be an over-slot signing, but bloodlines attract attention and his stuff is good enough to make it happen.

268. RHP Wyatt Lunsford-Shenkman, East Carolina

H: 6-2 W: 228 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 1 mo

Dynamite reliever in East Carolina's stable. East coast version of Bridger Holmes, massive sweeping slider in the low-80s that averages 20 inches of sweep, low-90s sinker. Flashes CH/CT at times, mainly SL only.

269. RHP Tanner Smith, Harvard

H: 6-6 W: 240 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 11 mo

Harvard reliever, missed 2023 recovering from Tommy John surgery. Primarily FB/CB, leans on FB a ton. Sits in low-90s, but has cranked it up to 99 MPH with steep plane. Low-mid 80s CB is dynamic, hammer traits with a ton of depth (upwards of 15+ inches).

270. LHP Everett Catlett, Georgetown

H: 6-7 W: 230 B/T: L-L

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 11 mo

Tall, lanky southpaw at Georgetown. Good body control considering size and limb length, really deceptive delivery. Low-90s two-seamer has been up to 95-96, but SL is best pitch. Legit sweeper in mid-80s with sharp break. Firm cambio, too. Missed 2022 and not a big track record, still relatively fresh.

271. LHP Dalton Pence, North Carolina

H: 6-2 W: 215 B/T: L-L

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 10 mo

Reliable southpaw out of the bullpen for UNC, primarily FB arm with electric results. FB gets plenty of carry on the top rail and has a flat approach, primarily low-90s. Good fading CH is primary secondary. Old for the class, will be 22 not long after. Needs secondary refinement.

272. INF Randal Diaz, Indiana State

H: 6-0 W: 205 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 1 mo

A versatile infielder who has been a reliable captain with the mighty mid-major of the Sycamores for the last few years. During the 2024 campaign, Diaz displayed his consistent hit tool by following his fellow teammate Hernandez by mustarding a 24-game hit streak of his own during the end of the season (still active as of this report going into the tournament) while finishing the season by powering over a 1.000 OPS and a sub 12% K percentage. In the box, he is a simple mover who displays an open right-handed stance, subtle leg lift, quick hands, and hard turns while oozing patient/good poise at the dish. At the point of contact displays a lofty swing as a gap-to-gap hitter. During his time with Indiana St., he has shown the ability to hit the ball hard occasionally and has demonstrated offensive progress each season. He'll have to become more polished with his approach and pitch recognition for the next level as he gets too aggressive at the plate and swings/misses too much against breaking balls. Offensively, Diaz has some pop for the pro level but projects as a bottom-of-the-lineup hitter with a bulk of RBI-producing opportunities. He plays smaller than his six-foot stature; however has bat speed and pop to carry him into becoming a 10-homer hitter down the road. Defensively, Diaz may be one of the flashiest defensive shortstops in the college game recently, as he was a non-stop highlight reel on the field. Diaz has swift hands and balanced feet. He has a strong arm that allows him to make plays in the hole with a hose that can get the ball to home plate in a hurry. His movements on the dirt possess smooth actions with a broad range all over the field. However, he periodically gets into situations in the 6-hole of making errors for being a little too flashy with the glove and cannon arm. At the next level, a team may see him as an RF or 3B due to his strong arm or even convert him into a reliable bench player as a versatile utility man.

273. RHP Jackson Burns, Southwest Christian

H: 6-5 W: 215 B/T: L-R

Draft Day Age: 18 yr 6 mo

Commitment: Texas Tech

Physical prep righty from Texas, command has been an issue but stuff is up there. FB has cut in low-mid 90s with loud spin rates, can miss bats when locating. Throws firmer SL and bigger CB as main secondaries. A bit of a project, but upside is there. Texas Tech commitment.

274. RHP Jake Yeager, Archbishop Spalding

H: 6-4 W: 195 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 18 yr 4 mo

Commitment: Maryland

There's some physicality with Yeager, who has jumped onto boards with some loud summer outings. It's a strong frame with projection and a ton of athleticism, as noticed in his fluid delivery and long, whippy arm. The fastball stands out, sitting in the low-90s with a ton of riding action and some cutting life, getting up to 95-96 MPH in shorter stints. His low-80s slider is the primary secondary in his arsenal, flashing late sweeping life and bite, as well as high spin and some shape manipulation. He hasn't used his change-up a ton yet, but it's got firm shape and tunnels a bit off the heater. There's a bit of effort and violence in his delivery and it has affected his command at times, giving him relief risk. The Maryland commit will need to iron out the effort to stick as a starter long term.

275. C Ryan Stafford, Cal Poly

H: 5-10 W: 180 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 6 mo

Hailing from Cal Poly, Stafford profiles as one of the more impressive West Coast bats. He's a physical specimen with the frame for a backstop and his contact skills are rather robust. He's primarily been a hit-over-power guy thus far, but he's shown an ability to do damage to the pull side and he keeps the whiffs to a minimum. With that said, he does chase a bit too much and will need to drop that rate in 2024. He's a really decorated defender behind the dish, showcasing solid agility and block skills. He gets out of the crouch really well and his catch-and-throw skills are good, allowing him to throw out a healthy amount of would-be base stealers.

276. LHP Jackson Kent, Arizona

H: 6-3 W: 219 B/T: L-L

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 5 mo

Pitchability southpaw that has put together a great starting bid in 2024. FB isn't overpowering at 88-91 MPH, good carry up. CH feel is great and it tumbles heavily away from righties, primary secondary. Flashes a shorter slider with some late sweep, has the makings of a high-floor back-end guy.

277. SS Ali Camarillo, Texas A&M

H: 6-1 W: 175 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 2 mo

Camarillo is a part of a pretty stout Texas A&M transfer class, leaving CSUN and the Big West for the SEC. He's a wiry athlete with solid defensive skills in the dirt, gliding laterally and covering plenty of ground. He has some versatility to his profile, though he can certainly handle shortstop long term. He's a hit-over-power bat that will utilize the gaps more often than not. He does expand the zone at a high clip and will need to bring that down in 2024, especially against better competition. He'll be young for the class, but it'll be interesting to see how he handles the SEC.

278. LHP Justin Loer, Louisiana State

H: 6-5 W: 214 B/T: R-L

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 5 mo

Loer was electric out of a relief role at Xavier and he utilized a strong post-season to earn a spot on the roster in Baton Rouge. He's really deceptive and creates a tough angle to the plate for hitters. The fastball doesn't have elite velocity, hovering around 92-93 MPH, but there's some late life and flatness present that allows him to miss a few bats. The slider is a true out pitch with late sweep and little vertical movement that he can backfoot to righties. With the pitch, he missed bats at a 41% clip in 2023. The change-up has solid potential too, displaying a ton of running life. He'll likely hold down a relief role at LSU.

279. OF Zach Ehrhard, Oklahoma State

H: 5-11 W: 185 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 5 mo

Smaller build, top of the line-up kind of guy. Excellent plate discipline, not a ton of pop in the bat. Slappy hitting style and will utilize on-base skills. Defensively value in CF, will stick at the position long term or until a better defender pushes him off.

280. SS Bryce Clavon, Kell

H: 6-0 W: 185 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 18 yr 8 mo

Commitment: Georgia

A highly touted two-sport athlete, Clavon is as athletic and twitchy as they come. His athleticism and explosiveness really stand out in all aspects of his game, as well as quality speed and a very strong right arm. He's got a lot of bat speed from the right side of the plate with quick hands and explosive hips with a ton of separation present, punishing the baseball with high-end exit velocities. Most of the power plays mostly to his pull side presently. He's also not afraid to rack up the walks and there's solid feel for the barrel. Defensively, Clavon shines. He's got very smooth hands and plenty of range at shortstop, with his arm getting up to 93 MPH across the diamond. He's logged some time in the outfield, too, where he's a solid route runner and the arm has gotten up to 98 MPH in workouts. There's quite a bit to like here.

281. RHP Yoel Tejeda Jr., Florida State

H: 6-8 W: 215 B/T: S-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr

Once a lanky two-way player as a prep, Tejeda has focused on being an arm during college. He's extremely projectable with a long, imposing frame on the bump with athleticism and big upside present. He was sparsely utilized by Florida, but he transferred to Florida State for a larger role. He's been up to 97 MPH with a steep plane and excellent extension on his heater, with the pitch jumping out of his hand and getting on hitters quick. He has two breaking balls, a low-80s slider with good tilt and a larger curveball with depth and feel that has improved quite a bit. He has a very good cambio in the back-pocket, too, displaying good fade. He should see time as a starter in 2024 and the upside is enticing.

282. SS Jonathan Vastine, Vanderbilt

H: 5-11 W: 166 B/T: L-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 9 mo

Vastine was highly regarded as a prep out of Florida, but he's been inconsistent since reaching campus in Nashville. With that said, Vastine enjoyed a strong summer on the Cape and we're hoping that he'll be able to keep it up at Vanderbilt this spring. Vastine's operation isn't noisy and his swing is made for line drives, spraying the ball to all fields. He lowered his chase rates while with Bourne and he's got some gap power, likely being capable of 10+ home runs as a pro. He profiles as an up-the-middle defender in the dirt with solid defense and twitch, as well as a suitable arm for the "six". He's a very good runner, as well and utilizes it on the basepaths regularly. He's one to watch for a breakout in the SEC in 2024.

283. 3B Cade McGee, Texas Tech

H: 6-1 W: 195 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 6 mo

McGee had an excellent freshman season at Gonzaga before enduring a broken hand early in the season, which sidelined him for a substantial amount of time. After the season, McGee took his talents to Lubbock, where he's expected to provide an offensive punch. He's a physical prospect with the body to stick at third base with good agility and a solid arm. He has solid feel to hit and has shown solid over-the-fence juice to his pull-side with burgeoning bat speed and barrel accuracy. If he stays healthy and produces in the Big 12, McGee has the talent to be an early Day 2 pick with offensive upside.

284. LHP Pierce Coppola, Florida

H: 6-8 W: 255 B/T: L-L

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 6 mo

Coppola has only thrown 4.1 collegiate innings since stepping foot in Gainesville in 2021, mainly due to a plethora of injuries. However, should he be fully healthy, Coppola's potential is sky-high. He was highly regarded as a prep arm from New Jersey and for good reason. He's a behemoth, standing at 6'8 with a ton of projection and a gangly nature to him. His delivery is deceptive as hell, creating a tough angle to the plate with limbs flying at hitters. His fastball has gotten into the upper-90s in the past, sitting in the 92-95 MPH range with life and crossfire. His sweepy slider gives him a weapon against lefties and he's tinkered with a change. He should start this spring and it could be a lot of fun to watch if he stays healthy.

285. OF Bo Walker, Starrs Mill

H: 6-2 W: 185 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 18 yr 4 mo

Commitment: Georgia

Walker is one of the bigger risers during the latter half of the travel ball circuit, breaking out in a big way at WWBA Worlds in Jupiter. During the tournament, Walker recorded nine hits, including two home runs. He's a very good athlete with a lean frame and exceptional speed. This speed allows him to cover a ton of ground in center field, where he has a chance to stick long term. The arm action can get a bit long, but he's shown great accuracy thus far. There's a bit of bat speed present in his right-handed swing, though it can get long and he'll struggle to maintain a consistent trigger for timing. He's shown an ability to adjust and his bat-to-ball skills should improve as we move forward in time. Committed to Georgia , Walker is one of the younger players in this class.

286. C Coen Niclai, Service

H: 6-2 W: 213 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 18 yr 7 mo

Commitment: Oregon

Uber-physical catching prospect from state of Alaska, Oregon commit. Tons of raw juice and bat speed at the plate, natural loft allows him to have plenty of power potential. Traits behind the plate to like, explosiveness present with good arm strength.

287. LHP Riley Huge, Winthrop

H: 6-3 W: 240 B/T: L-L

Draft Day Age: 22 yr 2 mo

Big time performer at Winthrop, 2024 included a 20-strikeout performance early in year. FB isn't over-powering, upper-80s primarily w/ steepness, but misses bats with sharp CB and fading CH. Older for class, will be a money-saver late.

288. 3B Brodie Johnston, Boyd Buchanan

H: 6-2 W: 195 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 18 yr 4 mo

Commitment: Vanderbilt

Johnston is an uber-physical athlete that plays with a power-oriented game. There's plenty of strength present throughout his frame and his mix of bat speed and leverage give him susbtantial power potential that plays best to his pull side right now. There's natural loft to his swing plane and he gets solid extension out in front, allowing him to do damage and drive the ball to all fields. He's been able to handle premium stuff over the past year and he has shown patience at the dish. Defensively, he'll likely need to move to third base due to his frame, but he's got the tools to handle the position. He has solid range with good footwork and a very strong arm across the diamond.

289. OF Zach MacDonald, Miami (OH)

H: 6-1 W: 185 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 20 yr 11 mo

Miami of Ohio OF, young for class and will not turn 21 until after the draft. Big power surge in 2024, has high-end exit velocities but power may be a bit limited in pro ball overall. Overall contact is a WIP, but he doesn't chase at a high rate. Has played in CF only in 2024, may be a corner outfield asset.

290. OF Jakob Christian, San Diego

H: 6-5 W: 228 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 9 mo

Immensely physical OF from San Diego. Contact rates aren't great, especially with spin, but it may be double-plus raw juice at its best. Robust power already in game, EVs over 110 MPH echelon, gets most out of barrel. Fits best in RF with arm strength and 55 speed. Certainly full of upside.

291. OF Jaime Ferrer, Florida State

H: 6-1 W: 218 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 7 mo

Ferrer is a physical prospect who has firmly put himself in an outfield role for the Seminoles. He's a power-over-hit specimen that has a ton of bat speed in his right-handed swing, though he's rather aggressive with his swing decisions. There's some swing-and-miss present and he expands the zone often, plus he's shown some weaknesses to velocity. However, the power grades highly. Formerly a catcher, he's made the permanent move to the outfield, where his speed and arm play best in right field. He utilizes his speed on the basepaths and can be a menace for opposing infielders as a result.

292. RHP Phil Fox, Pittsburgh

H: 5-9 W: 183 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 8 mo

Smaller build, but electric fastball. Very flat approach angle, solid carry, and a low release height give Fox a very intriguing fastball for scouts to evalutate. Up to 95, sits in the low-90s. Flashes sweepy SL and a CH, but predominantly FB.

293. RHP RJ Sales, UNC-Wilmington

H: 6-0 W: 170 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 20 yr 11 mo

Sales red-shirted his sophomore year after an injury sidelined him throughout the spring, but he's put up a fine performance in UNC-Wilmington's rotation to start 2024. He's a stringbean at 6'0, 170 pounds with plenty of projection and he'll be young for the class, turning 21 right after the draft. He's touched 95 MPH with his heater that is hampered a bit by a steep release, though this allows his breakers to play up and that'll be where he makes money this summer. His upper-80s slider acts like a firm cutter at times with gyro spin and his low-80s curveball has a ton of depth and falls to the dirt. He tinkers with a firm change-up in the upper-80s, too. He'll be a fun mid-major arm to watch this spring as we inch closer to draft day.

294. 1B/LHP Tague Davis, Malvern Preparatory

H: 6-3 W: 195 B/T: L-L

Draft Day Age: 18 yr 9 mo

Commitment: Louisville

Davis likes to pull a page out of the old-school handbook. A physical player that's built like a brute, Davis keeps the batting gloves in the dugout and presents a ton of bat speed from the left side. He's put up some impressive BP sessions and has the potential for plus or better raw power when all is said and done. There's swing-and-miss present in his profile, plus he's landlocked at first base given his stature. A southpaw on the bump, Davis has the projection to add velocity this spring. He's an easy mover with upper-80s velocity on the heater, utilizing a curveball and cambio to round out his arsenal. He may be given a chance to do both at the next level, though that'll have to come with hit tool improvements.

295. RHP Dane Moehler, Walton

H: 6-3 W: 190 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 18 yr 9 mo

Commitment: Clemson

Georgia prep arm with a good bit of polish, sinker in low-90s with solid command. Upper-70s breaker has potential/upside, tons of depth. Flashes CH. Clemson commitment, could be a tough sign but solid mold of clay.

296. RHP Hunter Cranton, Kansas

H: 6-3 W: 215 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 23 yr 8 mo

Saddleback -> San Diego State -> Kansas reliever, has burst onto the scene as a 23 year old in 2024. FB has jumped in velocity, sitting in the mid-90s with carry, touching 100, and plays up with flat approach angle. SL has more sweep than depth in the upper-80s. Fast-tracking reliever possibility.

297. LHP Herick Hernandez, Miami

H: 5-10 W: 205 B/T: L-L

Draft Day Age: 20 yr 11 mo

JUCO -> Miami, stuff is better than ERA suggests. Big strikeout numbers, low-90s heater has exceptional carry from left side and misses bats regularly. SL has some depth and sweep, CB has bigger depth with ten inches of sweep. Both pitches had exceptional whiff rates. CH has upside, too. Strikes are a WIP.

298. INF Henry Kaczmar, South Carolina

H: 5-10 W: 185 B/T: L-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 4 mo

Draft-eligible sophomore out of Ohio State, will be 21.4 on draft day. Solid left-handed swing with barrel feel, average juice in the bat with some loft allows him to lift the ball. Scouts split on SS/2B future.

299. RHP Ryan Verdugo, Kentucky

H: 6-2 W: 205 B/T: R-R

Draft Day Age: 21 yr 5 mo

CSU Bakersfield -> Kentucky in 2024 cycle, fun heater with low release and some carry/flatter plane. Sweeper is a spin monster with a ton of spin and 14+ inches of sweep, missed bats at a high rate. Needs third pitch to start, likely relief profile right now. Metric darling with fun stuff.

300. LHP Tomas Valincius, Baylor

H: 6-2 W: 210 B/T: L-L

Draft Day Age: 18 yr 10 mo

Commitment: Virginia

A large, imposing frame on the bump, Valincius possesses broad shoulders and fluidity throughout his delivery from the left side. He relies more on deception than velocity and showcases solid pitchability. He's been up to 93 MPH with his heater that has sat primarily in the 87-92 MPH bucket, commanding it well and tailing away from righties' barrels. He'll utilize a low-80s sweeper with solid spin traits and he'll turn over a decent cambio, as well. There's some effort at release, but overall, it's a solid delivery. He is committed to attend Virginia.