Ole Miss commit Jackson Jobe was projected as a shortstop on the next level, but his performance in the 2020 summer showed he most likely has a future on the mound. He is quick and clean through contact and drives line drives to all fields. High school: IMG Academy (Montverde, Florida), Career highlights: Prep Baseball Report No. Trackman Spotlight - '21 RHP Slater Whitaker (Ferndale) Long & athletic frame, moves well on feet & controls body, quick transfer/release; intriguing LH power, fluid path w/ jump off the barrel. While the last 6-7 months havent been easy, it didnt take away from the passion and joy that young athletes show when theyre able to compete in-between the lines. Good performance at the PG Underclass AA Games. FEATURED. Amongst the top uncommitted seniors in the state, RHP Justin Feld (Cedar Park Christian) put on a noteworthy performance at the West Coast Games in the summer and continued to impress at the Unsigned Fall Classic this past October. Low-90s on the bump and real feel for his off speed. Smith is one of the few uncommitted players on this list, even though he still has two high school seasons left to play. In just 15 games in 2020, he was hitting .653 with four home runs and 20 RBI. We continue to dive into all the data we collected during Feb. 18th's event in Pullyaup. 4 overall (2021). A competitor with his ability to play the game makes Mic an intriguing prospect this spring. 2 overall pick Bobby Witt Jr., who set the high school signing bonus record with $7.78 million. *Rankings for 2023 Grad and younger are available to Crosschecker Rankings & Scouting Reports and Scout subscribers. Brenner shows his athleticism on the bases where his combination of speed (6.69 in the 60) and instincts allow him to pressure the defense, as well as in the OF. He showed his ability to use the entire field throughout his BP sessions at the All-America Game and he ripped a double into the RF corner in the game showing a very quick barrel. Both were effective as out-pitches. He adds a high-spin slider that has good depth and a change to round out his pitch mix. Jaden rounds out his arsenal with a change to give him the 3-pitch mix you look for in a long-term starter. His arm stroke is loose and easy and it is easy to see him adding velocity. Loose left-handed stroke with present barrel skills, still shows room to project more power as he continues to fill out his large lean build with the ability to continue to impact the ball at a high rate. Blast Motion Board - Seattle Preseason ID - Session 2. He gets good tail to his fastball and change thanks to his 3/4 arm slot and he mixes in two breaking balls. Huge statement at the PG National, running his fastball up to 97 with swing and miss secondary. Lightning quick shoulder at the PG National with a FB to touched 94 and tight spin on his slider. Up to 99 at the PG National with feel for 4-pitches and a clean operation. Cutter is a talented 2-way prospect with a complete all-around game. Listed just as an "athlete" by most scouting services, Phillips has elite speed that makes him most projectable as a center fielder on the next level and a game-changer on the basepaths with his ability to get extra bases. The more Ritchie is able to compete against elite competition, the more he seems to improve. In a high school game in 2019, he struck out six batters in a row on 18 pitches. His calling card is his left-handed power that showed up, as usual, at the Baseball Factory South Showcase. While most right-handed hitters saw their squared-up drives to LF knocked down by a stiff wind in their face, Jared seemed to have no trouble driving balls through the wind and well over the LF fence. His history of hitting and high baseball IQ make him an extremely attractive prospect in this year's class. Jumped onto the scene at PG National; advanced arm strength behind dish, also 93 mph on mound. He showed as a legitimate 2-way prospect striking out 2 of the 3 hitters he faced to start the game for the American Team and showing athletic infield actions and a compact right-handed stroke with power throughout the workouts. 2022 ESPN 100. In his first inning catching at the Area Code Games, he threw out two baserunners. At 6-foot-3 and 195 pounds, he has the size and athleticism to be an impact player at the next level and has a great arm for mowing down baserunners from the outfield. We're thinking slim. Very good athleticism and confidence in his 4-pitch mix. His best secondary pitch is his change that he throws confidently, and with good arm speed. Beyond that, there is tremendous depth in this updated list and several players outside of the top 20 or 30 who will make a strong case for themselves to ascend higher in our next rankings release. (Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post) Inspired St. John's rallies for Coach Behan, upsets Paul VI to win WCAC As Coach Patrick Behan fights ALS, the Cadets capped a stunning season with a. 11 overall prospect (2021), Class 5A state champion (2019), Perfect Game All-American (2020). 91. It was a huge recruiting win for Mississippi State when they landed in-state star Aaron Downs, an explosive, fast infielder/outfielder out of Columbus' Heritage Academy. Gavin is a true baseball player, who has been a mainstay for one of the top programs in the country, Barbe HS, for several years. Position Rankings. He is most comfortable using his quick left-handed stroke to turn on fastballs and drive them to the pull side. High school: Christian Brothers College High School (St. Louis, MIssouri), Career highlights: Missouri Gatorade Player of the Year (2020), MaxPreps Top 50 overall (2021), Perfect Game No. Great body control and unreal deception throughout his outing at the PG National. Already possessing a true swing-and-miss offering in an outstanding curveball and advanced feel to pitch, Eli is a pitching prospect who continues to gain momentum. Josh Pearson showed he can compete against the very best players with his play at several national events for Perfect Game always a great preview for how a high school prospect might fare on the next level. High school: Hamilton High School (Chandler, Arizona), Career highlights: Arizona Gatorade Player of the Year (2020), Perfect Game All-American (2020), Baseball America No. Right-handed he has slightly more velocity - topping at 94 mph and the ball has good tailing action thanks to his 3/4 arm slot. This is a quality all-around young player who is one of the top middle infielders in the 2022 class. The team took on Palm Beach Gardens (Fla.) High in the 7A state championship and dispatched them, 10-0 after just five innings. Can just really pitch and that was on display at the PG National, easy innings and 3-pitch tunneling ability. It has been a dominant season for Stoneman Douglas, which also traveled to Cary, N.C., and became just the second non-California team to win USA Baseball's National High School Invitational. One of several players on this list committed to LSU, Ian Moller is definitely the best pure catcher in the country and will likely never make it to Baton Rouge because he's headed straight to the pros. At the plate, he continues to shine. Tristan and Ashton were one of 10 sets of twins in the ninth-grade class at Boiling Springs High School in 2018-19. 88. His 2 hits and stolen base in the game were icing on the cake after several loud BP sessions showing his ability to drive the ball to all fields. Not for Ritzer. Outfielder Tyree Reed is projected as the No. The Blue Devils won a heated recruiting battle to land him. Schlede and Orr have also made strides in their overall game though and have impressed on our in-game looks this summer. 1 (2021), Area Code Games All-Tournament Team (2020), All-Metro Conference (2019). From the left side Jurrangelo showed a similar delivery and arm slot, topping in the upper 80s and throwing a curve and change. He is currently the highest ranked uncommitted pitcher in the class at 27 overall. 4 overall (2021). Matt's lively fastball was up to 95 mph in Kansas City at the Baseball Factory All-America Game, and it had excellent finish through the zone. Brenner is an elite athlete who is a high-level prospect as an OF on the baseball field and as a QB on the football field. All rights reserved. Great actions at shortstop and obvious switch-hitting ability. *Disclaimer: PG cannot 100% guarantee the accuracy of the verbal college commitments listed below. Very good offensively and swing and miss on the hill at the PG Elite. Santucci is so athletic and fun to watch that it will be a delight to see what he can do on the college level. He is the guy that people in the stadium stop what they are doing to watch him hit. Shows big two-way potential; athletic defender with strong arm behind the plate; lows 90s on mound with more in tank, feel for spin; clean mechanics. All rights reserved. Foster's Lyricc Lopez closing in one of Washington's revered all-time track and field marks, Efforts to expand Washington high school baseball season failed. He generates easy mid-90s velocity and has one of the best breaking balls in the class that he uses as an out-pitch. 22. Christian is an athletic infielder with an excellent frame and set of tools. Up to 90 mph on the bump as well. Luis is a tall, lean RHP prospect with an easy delivery. Getting back into competition in the fall of 2020, he showed he's added some speed to his fastball. A SS for his Yucaipa HS team, he seems to project best as 3B where he is a solid all-around defender. RJ has the look of an impact bat who is a versatile defender at the next level. Blast Motion examines former prep stand-outs' success and where they are today. Also can really hit. The ball jumps off his bat, he uses the entire field, he waits until the last second before firing and he does it all effortlessly. As a defender, he has natural actions in the infield, taking solid angles and having a good internal clock to determine when he needs to use his quick exchange and release. 8 overall (2021), Perfect Game All-American (2020). Roman showed that he is one of the top prospects in the entire 2022 class. Nolan is an imposing figure in the box with lightning-quick hands that lead to loft power. Big promise here. Log in Washington has a new discus record-holder Rainier's Jeremiah Nubbe. That packages puts him in the top tier of shortstop defenders in this draft. Walla Walla's Dash Sirmon on top of nation in javelin best boys marks in the state (April 29), Federal Way duo soars in triple jump best girls marks in the state (April 28), Arlington's Emerson chasing 3A state championships. He can play multiple IF spots and looks to have an impact, run-producing bat at the next level! At the plate Mason flashes bat speed in his LH stroke that leads to some pull-side power. We continue to dive into metrics from Monday's talented event. He has a true CF profile with what appears to be very good instincts to match the speed. Super Athletic with a CF profile. High school: Red Land High School (Lewisberry, Pennsylvania), Career highlights: MaxPreps Top 50 overall (2021), MLB.com No. Older brother Jacob was a third-round pick in 2017 and is in the Twins organization. High school: Elkhorn High School (Elkhorn, Nebraska), Career highlights: Prep Baseball Report No. In 2019, he went 6-1 with 58 strikeouts and has said he'll go play for Vanderbilt instead of trying to go straight to the pros. RPI Rankings presented by the Dairy Farmers of Washington. JeanPierre has huge tools that make him one of the most intriguing 2-way prospects in the 2022 class. He went 1-2 in the Baseball Factory All-America Game with a walk, and that 1 hit was a ringing triple with the bases loaded. 5 Memphis 66.17. 25 overall (2021), Area Code Games Illinois (2020). The FB plays well up in the zone due to the carry/ride he gets out of hand. Bat really projects & solid skills up the middle; impressed at Great Lakes Indoor, 6.8 speed & highly intriguing tools that played all summer. One of the highest ceilings in the class. Those tools profile well in CF. The dual-threat quarterback and Virginia Gatorade Player of the Year in baseball could follow in the footsteps of the last great two-sport player out of the ACC, Florida State's Jameis Winston. Prep Baseball Report. Easy to see the power potential at the PG National, the overall skill set continues to trend upward in a big way. He also showed his emerging pull power by peppering the high RF wall at The Diamond in Lake Elsinore during batting practice. He throws quality strikes with his low 90s fastball and has an outstanding curve that has tight rotation and 2-plane break. 12 overall (2021), Perfect Game All-American (2020), USA U17 National Development Team (2019). Site By: PUREi, MD Preseason All-State: Hitter Quick Hits. He could still play his way into a first-round pick with a big senior season. The biggest question about Reed seems to be around his ability to develop power as he gets older, which is interesting because it makes you think baseball scouts might not be that bright. Big raw velocity on the mound, as well, peaking at 96. With a strong frame, Cole has the makings of a prototypical starter at the highest level. The ball jumps off his bat, and there is some looseness to his stroke that he triggers by pulling his hands in close to his body. Here's a look at the best high school baseball player in every state, minus the states where there is no high school baseball Montana, South Dakota and Wyoming. Class of 2023 Washington State Rankings Ranking Last Updated: 11/7/2022 Rankings Menu for 2023 Class Position State Rankings By Grad Year select select Clear filters Ranked Prospects *Disclaimer: PG cannot 100% guarantee the accuracy of the verbal college commitments listed below. 1 North Dakota (2021), Perfect Game Spring Showcase (2019). . He also spins a solid breaking ball and has a developing change that will give him a solid 3-pitch mix. A PG National standout with excellent defensive actions and the body and swing that project big, but already showing in game production. Hartle is widely regarded as the top left-handed pitching prospect in his class and has a variety of pitches he can scare the life out of you with a fastball in the low 90s, a slider in the low 80s and a changeup in the mid-80s. Big time two-way ability; switch-hitter with repeatable stroke & handle for barrel; smooth & effortless mechanics on mound, up to 91 mph. 2/14/21 Greger, who doesn't turn 17 until 2021, had 46 strikeouts in 32 2/3 innings as a freshman for Bristol Central and helped lead his team to the state tournament. High school: Blue Valley Southwest High School (Overland Park, Kansas), Career highlights: Prep Baseball Report No. A PG National standout with excellent defensive actions and the body and swing that project big, but already showing in game production. Mason is one of the most dynamic players in the 2022 class. Tucker is a 2-way player with high level ability both as a pitcher and position player. Yoel is one of the most talented 2-way players in the 2022 class. His HR came on a breaking ball in a left-on-left matchup. High school: Arkansas High School (Texarkana, Arkansas), Career highlights: Perfect Game All-American (2020), Under Armour Showcase (2020). He uses the strong lower half on his 6'4", 218-pound frame very well and there is some loft to his stroke. The only player from the Class of 2023 to make this list, Colt Emerson committed to play for Auburn after his freshman season at John Glenn High School. Jackson is one of the most natural hitters in the 2022 class. While Green is committed to Miami, it's unlikely he'll ever step foot on the field for a college baseball program. High school: Heritage Academy (Columbus, Mississippi), Career highlights: Perfect Game No. There is still projection in his 6'4" frame that he uses well to work down the mound in his delivery. Kyle has a tall, lean frame and works well down the mound with some deception to his delivery and release. He has a knack for finding the barrel at the plate and he is a reliable defender on the dirt with sure hands. HS Class of 2022; HS Class of 2023; HS Class of 2024; HS Class of 2025; HS Class of 2026; . Central Pointe Christian Academy Gold 18U. Defensively, Kyle has a good glove and clean exchange. A plus runner, he can handle CF at the next level with the arm to play any OF spot. He finds the barrel consistently and the ball really jumps. Don't look away while Adonys is on the field, or you will miss something exciting! Absolutely firm present stuff. Do yourself a favor and cue up some of Petty's highlights. Outstanding at Sunshine West and PG Jr. National. He continues to control at bats better than any high school player in recent memory and he brings a ton of positive energy to the field every day. Caden is a picture of projection with a lean 6'5" frame and a quick arm. He has extremely quick hands at the plate and emerging power which makes him an intriguing follow with big upside potential. Add in an infectious personality with passion for the game, and you have a player who makes a positive impact on his team each time he takes the field. The PBR logo and Prep Baseball Report Covering All the Bases of High School Baseball are federally registered trademarks of Prep Baseball Report. The speed plays in CF while he has the arm strength to also play RF at a high level. Caden is a big, physical presence on the mound who throws from a high slot. A "fresh" cold-weather arm from Michigan, he is firmly in the day 1 mix for this year's draft. Massive power in the right-handed bat at the PG National. Fullerton has been a low-key powerhouse program since the 1970s, so we're just excited to see someone on this list headed to play there. 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