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1 class in the 23-year history of the rankings and their first since 2018. All the major recruiting services -- ESPN, 247Sports, Rivals.com and Scout.com -- have their own set of rankings. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports, Cincinnati Bearcats head coach Luke Fickell looks onto the field after Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback Desmond Ridder (9), left, fumbled in the fourth quarter during an NCAA football game against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati. Righthander Nathan Williams, a junior college transfer, is recovering from Tommy John surgery. Lefthanders Owen Proksch and James Tallon both have projectable builds and upside remaining. Hes an average runner and his tools give him the profile of a corner outfielder. He has a strong frame and good hands that make him a solid defender, capable of playing anywhere on the infield. The lefthanded hitter has a good approach at the plate and is a versatile defender. (Harrisburg, PA), Olympus Prep 125). The righthanded hitter has plenty of power but was under the radar before his big spring, leaving some unanswered questions about how well hell fare against high-level pitching in the SEC. (Ada, OK), IMG Academy Lefthander Shane Sdao has a very projectable build at 6-foot-3, 155 pounds and, like Jackson, he pounds the strike zone with his three-pitch arsenal. (Missouri City, TX), Pickerington Central (Camden, NJ), Sunrise Christian Two Gamecocks earn honors, looking at the rankings. His fastball sits in the low 90s and touches 95 mph. His fastball this spring touched 100 mph and sat 93-95. Hitters: RJ Austin was ranked as a top-five round pick before he formally opted out of the draft. 71) Overview: After Jay Johnson and his staff were hired last summer, they went to work and supplemented what was already a strong recruiting class with more high-end talent. (Indianapolis, IN), Montverde Academy He has premium bat speed and massive righthanded power potential. Hes a steady defender with the arm strength and hands to play shortstop. Hitters: Ethan Petry has a big, strong build at 6-foot-4, 220 pounds and a powerful righthanded bat. (McKinney, TX), Compass Prep 66). Pitchers: Noot is big and physical, at 6-foot-4, 235 pounds, and he has a loose, easy delivery. (Houston, TX), Olympia Recruiting coordinator: Chuck JerolomanTop recruit: Cade Kurland, SS. Recruiting coordinator: Monte LeeTop recruit: Eli Jerzembeck, RHP (No. As he gets stronger and builds more consistency he could take off on the mound. . His fastball touches 97 mph and sits in the mid 90s with more velocity to come. Infielder J.P. Cunningham is a plus runner and athlete who can impact the game in a number of ways. Lefthander Andrew Healy was seen as a top-10 round talent but formally opted out of the draft after an injury sidelined him nearly the whole spring. Catcher Ryan Williams gives the class another strong defender behind the plate. He also could see some time in the outfield thanks to his smooth lefthanded swing. He attacks hitters with a good fastball-slider combination, and he can get swings and misses, though he does need to refine his control. His fastball works in the low 90s and his changeup is his best secondary pitch. Lefthander Christopher Scinta throws from a three-quarters slot and attacks hitters with a good fastball-slider combination. Each recruit is weighted in the rankings according to a, Readers familiar with the Gaussian distribution formula will note that we use a varying value for. He was slowed this spring by a wrist injury but played well this summer in the West Coast League. (Greenville, SC), Montverde Academy Righthander Dylan Eskew, who began his college career at Miami before transferring to Chipola (Fla.) JC and now South Carolina, has the combination of stuff and track record to step right into a significant role for the Gamecocks. Recruiting coordinator:Nate ThompsonTop recruit: Mason Neville, OF (No. As a result, the Longhorns brought in a large class that is especially strong among position players. Overview: Tennessee has recruited at a high level under coach Tony Vitello and Elander and results on the field have followed. It is free and a great way to get daily updates on NC State football, basketball, baseball, recruiting and more delivered straight to your inbox. 1 class on signing day, but it was clear then that getting it through the draft would be a challenge. Hes made strides over the last year and offers still more upside. Recruiting coordinator: Norberto Lopez Top recruit: Blake Cyr, SS (No. Infielder Stanley Tucker (329) was a big riser this spring thanks to a monster season at New Mexico JC. 8 Tennessee 108.14. Recruiting coordinator:Bryant WardTop recruit: Payton Brennan, OF (No. The recruiting rankings take into account all players from the high school and junior college ranks and were compiled following many conversations with coaches and scouts. Righthander Jack Livingstone came on strong this spring as he threw back-to-back no-hitters and was named pitcher of the year by the Dallas Morning News. (Boston, MA), Crossroads School You can see that the area under the curve gets smaller both as the rating for a commit decreases and as the number of total commits for a school increases. Righthander Aaron Combs began his college career at Coastal Carolina before transferring to junior college and now Tennessee. The 2023 recruiting cycle has been a mixed bag for Wisconsin as they look to build on a strong roster. This years class doesnt have the same level of draft risk, but as is typical for Vanderbilt, it has several premium talents around the diamond. He has big tools to match his performance, as hes a plus runner with good athleticism and makes consistent hard contact. Outfielder Kaden Martin (385) is the son of former NFL quarterback Tee Martin (who now is the Baltimore Ravens wide receivers coach) and while he was rated as a four-star quarterback by 247Sports, he will only play baseball at Miami. 1 recruiting class, bringing in a group of newcomers with both elite talent and depth. The 247Sports Composite is a proprietary algorithm that compiles rankings and ratings listed in the public domain by the major media recruiting services, creating the industry's most comprehensive and unbiased prospect and team rankings. (The Villages, FL), Bixby Outfielder Paxton Kling was rated as a top-five round pick before he formally opted out of the draft. 170). Hes still a bit raw but could quickly step into the Ducks lineup. (Pickerington, OH), West Linn Recruiting coordinator: Nick Schnabel Top recruit: Dillon Head, OF Overview: The Tigers this fall brought in a top-15 recruiting class in the wake of the coaching change that brought Erik Bakich to Clemson from Michigan. 89). Pitchers: Lefthander Ben Jacobs (342) built an impressive track record of performance in high school. Pitchers: Lefthander Chase Hoover (163) has an easy delivery, a projectable build and started to make a jump this springall signs that portend to further development in college. Lefthander Hunter Hollan was a two-year standout at San Jacinto (Texas) JC and was drafted by the Brewers in the 15th round in 2021. Infielder Easton Swofford is a good athlete who has an advanced feel for the barrel. He was rated as a four-star linebacker by 247Sports and will play both football and baseball at South Carolina. Its an especially strong position player group, which will add a lot of athleticism to the roster. He fills up the strike zone, has good feel for his changeup and his fastball plays up thanks to its riding life. (Bradley, IL), Dacula 1 class on signing day last fall, slipped to No. (Plano, TX), Wasatch Academy Righthander Dillon Orr, meanwhile, stands out for his pitchability. The Razorbacks previous high was No. Righthander Cody Adcock, a junior college transfer, has a low-90s fastball and pairs it with a powerful curveball. Righthander Justin Hackett has a strong, 6-foot-3, 215-pound frame and a big arm. Even if he does end up changing positions, his offensive ability will play well and he has a middle-of-the-order profile. Hes more than just a power hitter, however, and has solid feel at the plate. Righthander Micah Bucknam, a Canadian native, last summer was drafted in the 16th round by the Blue Jays but opted to do his Grade 13 year. Now, he joins the Gators after two strong seasons. Recruiting coordinator: Mike Baxter Top recruit: Andrew Dutkanych, RHP Overview: Vanderbilt had the No. Righthander Jackson Pace has a projectable build and the makings of a solid three-pitch mix. Outfielder Nathan Fink has a powerful righthanded swing and doesnt get cheated at the plate. Catcher Carter Wright is a solid defender behind the plate and infielder Caden Green has good defensive actions and a solid righthanded swing. His fastball sits around 90 mph, and he pairs it with a good slider. Righthander Matthew Grabmann (490), also a Canadian native, has a big arm and can run his fastball up to 96 mph. He pairs it with a sharp slider and throws a lot of strikes. All player rankings are from the top 500 draft prospects list, which includes all draft-eligible players. Lefthander JD Thompson is a bit undersized but has advanced pitchability and throws three pitches for strikes. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports, Nov 13, 2021; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama head coach Nick Saban watches the Crimson Tide warm up before playing New Mexico State at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Overview: Auburn lost eight players to the draft from the team this season that reached the College World Series, necessitating a larger incoming class. 66) Overview: Stanfords class is small, but it held together through the draft. Hes a steady defender with good arm strength. The 2022-23 Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball team represents the University of Kansas in the 2022-23 NCAA Division I men's basketball season, which is the Jayhawks' 125th basketball season. Schaefer brings big upside on the mound and Tennessee has no shortage of intriguing position players in the class. He has an exciting combination of plus raw power and speed, which plays well both on the bases and in center field. 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