1. Aiva Arquette, 2B, Washington

New school: Oregon State

Arquette entered the portal in the wake of former head coach Jason Kelly taking the pitching coach job at Texas A&M. Arquette broke out this spring and hit .325/.384/.574 with 14 doubles, 12 home runs and 36 RBIs. The lengthy middle infielder has above-average raw power that he was able to tap into this season, and he was one of the more highly coveted underclass bats in the portal.

2. Daniel Dickinson, 2B, Utah Valley

New school: LSU

Dickinson hopped in the portal after a career year in which he hit .367/.469/.661 with 14 doubles, 18 home runs, 53 RBIs and 32 stolen bases in 58 games. On top of being an all-WAC first team selection, Dickinson was most recently named a third team all-American. He has a hitterish look in the box with advanced feel to hit and sound pitch recognition skills. His baseball sense is also outstanding. Dickinson has a legit middle infielder body at 6-foot-1 and 195-pounds, and will anchor the middle of the field—and lineup—for LSU in 2025.

3. Gavin Kilen, SS, Louisville

New school: Tennessee 

It was a bit of a surprise when Kilen decided to transfer at the end of the season. He had been an everyday player for the Cardinals since stepping onto campus as a freshman and started at shortstop this spring. Kilen enjoyed the most productive season of his college career to the tune of a .330/.361/.591 slash line with 23 doubles, nine home runs and 41 RBIs. Kilen has a hitterish look in the box with a compact swing and quick hands. He also has plus feel for the barrel. 

4. Anthony Eyanson, RHP, UC San Diego

New school: LSU

Eyanson was a last-minute—but massive—addition to the transfer portal. The 6-foot-2 righthander is fresh off an excellent spring in which he worked a 3.07 ERA with 85 strikeouts to 24 walks in 82 innings. He had a strong six-inning stint where he allowed just two earned runs in the Cape League before heading off to Team USA. Eyanson has an impressive arsenal that features a low-90s fastball—it’s been up to 97 mph this summer—and two distinct breaking balls in a big, mid-70s curveball with some teeth and a shorter low-80s slider. The key for Eyanson going forward will be optimizing his fastball shape. A no-doubt starter at the next level, Eyanson had big-time suitors and has top-two round upside in next year’s draft.

5. Cade Fisher, LHP, Florida

New school: Auburn

Following a standout freshman campaign, Fisher didn’t quite have the same success as he did in 2023 to the tune of a 7.13 ERA. However, he did accumulate 76 strikeouts against 29 walks in his 59.1 innings and was still one of the most highly coveted arms in the portal. From a lower slot, Fisher’s fastball has been up to 98 with some natural armside run, a pitch he supplements with a long, low-80s slider. Expect him to headline Auburn’s rotation in 2025. 

6. Andrew Fischer, 3B, Ole Miss

New school: Tennessee

Fischer entered the portal for the second time in as many seasons. A physical corner infielder, Fischer had a successful season in Oxford hitting .285/.397/.643 with 10 doubles, 20 home runs and 57 RBIs. He does not get cheated in the box, and deploys a high-effort swing with no shortage of bat speed and power to the pull side. He has the arm strength to handle third base collegiately, but the actions might fit best over at first long term. Fischer is a power-over-hit profile right now. 

7. Easton Winfield, OF, Louisiana-Monroe

New school: Texas

Winfield’s decision to enter the portal was unsurprising given the nature of today’s college baseball. He put together a fantastic freshman season hitting .332/.414/.546 with eight doubles, 10 home runs and 40 RBIs and was a mainstay in the Warhawks’ lineup. Winfield has a strong, explosive operation with plus hand speed, present impact and above-average power to the pull side. He also consistently turned in plus run times. His skill set enables him to impact the game in a myriad of ways.

8. Deven Sheerin, RHP, Mount St. Mary’s

New school: LSU

Sheerin is the pitching version of Easton Winfield. He was under-recruited in high school, ended up at a smaller program and made a big name for himself as a freshman. Sheerin this spring pitched his way to a 4.76 ERA with an impressive 109 strikeouts to 32 walks across 70 innings. He has a workhorse frame at 6-foot-5 and 245 pounds, and possesses a thunderous fastball-slider combination. Sheerin’s fastball has been up to 97 with carry through the zone and worked a 35% miss rate. His mid-80s power slider routinely flashed sharp, two-plane tilt and generated a 40% miss rate. He is also a bulldog on the mound. 

9. Landon Beidelschies, LHP, Ohio State

New school: Arkansas

Beidelschies was another somewhat surprising name to hit the portal. After pitching out of the bullpen as a freshman, Beidelschies this spring headlined the Buckeyes’ rotation and worked a 4.15 ERA with 91 strikeouts to 31 walks in 84.2 innings. His fastball sits 92-95, but has been up to 98 and is most effective in the top half of the zone. Beidelschies supplements his heater with an above-average gyro slider and a changeup that is an effective third pitch against righthanded hitters. 

10. Blake Cyr, 2B, Miami

New school: Florida

Cyr entered the portal after an up-and-down 2024 in which he dealt with his fair share of injuries. While he played just 25 games and likely wasn’t 100% for most—if not all—of them, Cyr was still a rather productive hitter and had 10 extra-base hits and 21 RBIs. However as a freshman, he lit the world on fire and posted a .305/.427/.620 slash line with 12 doubles, 17 home runs and 63 RBIs. Cyr plays with an infectious energy and swagger, has a tantalizing toolset—especially offensively—packed into his 5-foot-11 frame and will be a high-impact player next spring for the Gators.

11. Myles Patton, LHP, Long Beach State

New school: Texas A&M

Patton tore up the California Collegiate League last summer to the tune of a 1.11 ERA with 48 strikeouts to just 10 walks across 32.1 total innings. He carried that success over to this spring and pitched his way to a 3.26 ERA with 85 strikeouts against 26 walks in 66.1 innings. Patton’s low-90s four-seamer plays up given its life through the zone. He also mixes in an above-average slider and a budding changeup. There’s a lot to like considering he’s an advanced strike-thrower with sneaky stuff and moves well on the mound as an athletic lefty. He’s a major get for Texas A&M. 

12. Ryan Black, 2B, Texas-Arlington

New school: Georgia

Making his way to Athens by way of Texas-Arlington, Black was a big-time pickup for the Bulldogs. Don’t let his somewhat modest season fool you, the 6-foot-1 infielder has tools and will be a name to follow closely throughout the 2025 draft cycle. Black has a strong swing with above-average bat speed and quickness in his hands, and flashes some pop to the pull side. He has an advanced approach with polished swing decisions, but his calling card is his contact ability. Black this spring boasted a ridiculous 95% in-zone contact rate, including 96% against fastballs. I’m excited to watch him take his game to the next level in Athens.

13. Zach Root, LHP, East Carolina

New school: Arkansas

Root was perhaps the most notable East Carolian transfer amid a mass exodus from Greenville. He was expected to slide into the Friday starter role next season in the wake of Trey Yesavage’s departure to the draft. Root pitched exclusively out of the rotation as a sophomore and posted a 3.56 ERA to go along with 76 strikeouts to just 21 walks across 68.1 innings. Root’s secondaries are his calling card. His plus changeup gets solid separation off his fastball and flashes ample fade and late tumble. His above-average slider—especially against lefthanded hitters—is long and sweepy with a bit of depth. Root is a major splash for Arkansas. 

14. Bristol Carter, OF, East Carolina

New school: Auburn

Carter arrived on campus as a highly regarded player and earned East Carolina’s starting center fielder job coming out of fall camp. He had plenty of success in year one and finished the year hitting .346/.406/.440 with 10 extra-base hits and 31 RBIs in 56 games. In the box, Carter takes a direct path to contact and has no shortage of bat speed with present barrel skills. He is a dynamic athlete who is a plus runner. His routes in the outfield at times lack polish but he can really go and get it in center field. Expect him to hit in the top third of Auburn’s lineup next year. 

15. Tommy LaPour, RHP, Wichita State

New school: TCU

LaPour is a little bit in the mold of new LSU righty Deven Sheerin. He’s a strong-bodied righthander with serious arm talent. His fastball has been up to 97 and plays well in the top half of the zone, where it is most effective—and generates the most swing-and-miss—given its riding life. LaPour’s slider flashed plus with both depth and sweep, and has the makings of a potential out pitch down the road. I am really excited to see how his changeup progresses wherever he ends up. It is a little firm right now, but he throws it with conviction and it flashed plus at times this season with fade to the arm side and late tumble.

16. Ethan Conrad, OF, Marist

New school: Wake Forest

The 6-foot-3, 200-pound outfielder arrives at Wake Forest by way of Marist, where he enjoyed a standout two-year career. In the wake of a strong 2023 campaign, Conrad this spring hit .389/.467/.704 with 18 doubles, a nation-leading 13 triples, nine home runs and 52 RBIs in 55 games. On top of his above-average power, Conrad has advanced contact skills to the tune of a 91% overall in-zone contact rate. He projects to slot into the middle of the Demon Deacons’ lineup and figures to make an immediate impact.

17. Jacob Mayers, RHP, Nicholls

New school: LSU

Mayers burst onto the scene as a true freshman and posted a 2.02 ERA with a whopping 105 strikeouts in 75.2 innings. He backed up a little bit this spring, but still enjoyed a solid season to the tune of a 4.58 ERA with 106 strikeouts to 76 walks across 70.2 innings. Command and control have always been an issue for the 6-foot-5 Mayers, but there is no denying the pure stuff. He relies heavily on his thunderous fastball, a pitch he threw 91% of the time this spring, but for good reason. On top of being up to 97, it has serious carry through the zone and generates plenty of whiffs. Mayers supplements his heater with a seldom-used gyro slider. 

18. Kane Kepley, OF, Liberty

New school: North Carolina

Kepley entered the portal after it initially closed because of coaching changes at Liberty. He was immediately one of the most sought-after position players. The 5-foot-8 outfielder has a skill set that is very similar to current Guardians prospect and former Wake Forest outfielder Tommy Hawke. Kepley is a bat-to-ball specialist with an excellent approach. It is without a doubt a hit-over-power profile, but he has a little bit of thump to the pull side. Kepley is a plus runner with good base-stealing acumen, which helps the tool play up.

19. Cody Bowker, RHP, Georgetown

New school: Vanderbilt

Bowker will go down as an under-the-radar, yet huge pickup for Vanderbilt. The 6-foot-1 righthander projects to slot into the Commodores’ weekend rotation after two successful seasons at Georgetown in which he compiled a 2.80 ERA with 106 strikeouts to 45 walks across 90 innings. Bowker possesses an intriguing combination of strikes and stuff, headlined by a sweeping slider. He has a true five-pitch mix and profiles as an eventual day two selection in next July’s draft.

20. Liam Doyle, LHP, Ole Miss

New school: Tennessee

Not only did Doyle join teammate Andrew Fischer in the portal, but he also decided to accompany him to Knoxville. Doyle showed well during his lone season at Oxford, working a 5.73 ERA with 84 strikeouts to 21 walks in 55 innings. Doyle has an explosive delivery with no shortage of arm speed, and his best offering is his 92-95 mph fastball that touches 97 with great shape. His low-80s slider looked like more of a bat-misser this spring, and it flashed plus potential with tight sweeping action.

21. Evan Chrest, RHP, Jacksonville

New school: Florida State

Chrest took a step back after an excellent freshman season in which he took home Atlantic Sun Freshman of the Year honors after posting a 2.58 ERA with 98 strikeouts to 36 walks across 90.2 innings. However, he did not have the same success this spring as his ERA inflated to 6.82 and got hit around a little bit. After the end of Jacksonville’s season, Chrest entered his name into the transfer portal and swiftly committed to Florida State. Chrest’s fastball has been up to 95 and is at its best when located down in the zone, where it flashes some running and sinking life. His high-spin, sweeping slider is an above-average pitch, and Chrest rounds out his arsenal with a similarly effective changeup.

22. Chandler Dorsey, RHP, South Florida

New school: LSU

Dorsey was excellent this spring for South Florida. He also had a dominant three-game stint on the Cape for Hyannis in which he didn’t allow a run and struck out 13 in 8.1 innings. His fastball has been up to 97 with riding life to go along with an above-average slider, but his best pitch is a plus cutter. Dorsey will be a big-time weapon for the Tigers regardless of whether he pitches out of the bullpen or in the rotation. 

23. Zac Cowan, RHP, Wofford

New school: LSU

Cowan is a personal favorite of mine–not necessarily from a prospect standpoint, but because he is an old school type of pitcher in today’s game. After posting a ridiculous strikeout-to-walk ratio of 54-to-3 in his freshman season, Cowan excelled this spring to the tune of a 3.35 ERA with 124 strikeouts to only 29 walks across a whopping 110 innings. The rising junior has pinpoint command and control of his entire arsenal, headlined by his high-70s plus changeup. Cowan has shown the impressive ability to pitch off his “cambio,” an offering he supplements with a low-90s fastball and an effective gyro slider. An old school strike-thrower and innings eater, Cowan will look to carry his success into the SEC.

24. Wyatt Henseler, 3B, Pennsylvania

New school: Texas A&M

Since the Ivy League does not allow for fifth-years athletically, Henseler has been committed to the Aggies since late this fall. He enjoyed an outstanding four-year career at Pennsylvania, headlined by a monster 2024 season in which he took home Ivy League Player of the Year honors after hitting .360/.465/.755 with nine doubles, an Ivy League single-season record 22 home runs and 56 RBIs in 49 games. Henseler has shown the ability to drive the baseball with authority to all fields. He is also an impact defender at third base where he has plenty of arm strength. He withdrew his name from this year’s draft, reaffirming his strong commitment to the Aggies.

25. Gavin Kash, 1B, Texas Tech

New school: Texas A&M

Kash entered the portal for the second time in three seasons after a productive two-year tenure at Texas Tech in which he hit 29 doubles, 41 home runs and drove in 135 runs across 120 games. It is without a doubt a power-over-hit profile for Kash, who has impressive juice to the pull side. Despite considerable draft interest, Kash instead opted to return to college baseball and will now head to the SEC. 

26. Camden Kozeal, 2B, Vanderbilt

New school: Arkansas

It was a bit of a surprise when Kozeal hit the portal, given he was a stalwart in Vanderbilt’s lineup this year. Kozeal regularly started for Tim Corbin and showed well to the tune of a .284/.349/.439 slash line with 13 extra-base hits and 28 RBIs. He has a compact, line drive-oriented swing with plenty of bat speed and a present feel for the barrel. Kozeal is a hit-over-power profile, but he does possess some impact and has shown the ability to drive the baseball to either gap. He joined a loaded transfer class for the Razorbacks.

27. Henry Kaczmar, SS, Ohio State

New school: South Carolina

In the wake of the departure of former head man Bill Mosiello, it wasn’t all that surprising to see a number of Buckeyes enter the portal. On top of staff ace Landon Beidelschies–who committed to Arkansas–Kaczmar also announced his intention to transfer. The 5-foot-10 shortstop played every day in the six-hole this spring for Ohio State and hit .320/.417/.476 with 10 doubles, seven home runs and 36 RBIs. A draft-eligible sophomore, Kaczmar could’ve signed this July. Instead, he’ll be Paul Mainieri’s everyday shortstop at South Carolina. 

28. Daniel Jackson, C, Wofford

New school: Georgia

Jackson enjoyed a fantastic freshman campaign, hitting .358/.460/.599 with 10 doubles, 12 home runs and 69 RBIs. He took home SoCon Freshman of the Year honors and it was a little surprising to see him hit the portal. Jackson promptly committed to Georgia–who had an excellent portal season–and should be the Bulldogs’ everyday backstop next spring with the departure of Fernando Gonzalez.

29. Brady Neal, C, LSU

New school: Alabama

Though he split time behind the plate this spring, it was a bit of a surprise to see Neal enter the portal. He hit a respectable .276/.409/.578 with eight doubles, nine home runs and 31 RBIs, and seemed destined to play behind the plate every day in 2025. Neal will provide some thump with his bat as well as advanced defensive acumen for Alabama. 

30. Luke Gaffney, 1B, Purdue

New school: Clemson

After redshirting in his true freshman season, Gaffney exploded onto the scene this spring to the tune of a .359/.449/.646 slash line with 15 doubles, 13 home runs and 64 RBIs. He was named the Big Ten’s freshman of the year for his performance and subsequently entered the portal. Gaffney carried that over to a hot start on the Cape and ultimately hit .276 with a homer and 15 RBIs through 29 games for Falmouth. He has impressive power to the back side and will be a high-impact, middle-of-the-order bat for someone next spring.

31. Connor Harrison, C, St. Mary’s

New school: Texas A&M

Harrison made an immediate impact as a freshman catcher and entered the portal after posting a great year for the Gaels in which he hit .322/.410/.541 with 16 extra-base hits and 35 RBIs in 43 games. For now, the 6-foot-3 Harrison is a bat-first catcher, but he figures to continue to gain polish with additional experience. He was a highly sought-after target for a number of schools. 

32. Luis Hernandez, 1B, Indiana State

New school: LSU

Following a solid 2023 campaign, Hernandez exploded in 2024 and hit .359/.421/.694 with 14 doubles, 23 home runs and 76 RBIs in 59 games en route to a first team all-MVC selection. Hernandez was a heavily sought-after bat in the portal, but eventually settled on LSU. He’ll need to prove his hit tool will translate to the SEC, but Hernandez has plenty of power to the pull side and will be a valuable piece next spring for the Tigers.

33. Charles Davalan, OF, Florida Gulf Coast

New school: Arkansas

Davalan heads to Arkansas by way of Florida Gulf Coast, where he had a productive freshman season in which he hit .288/.413/.514 with 16 doubles, 10 home runs, 37 RBIs and 13 stolen bases. The rising sophomore has no shortage of tools packed into his compact 5-foot-10 frame and he can impact the game in a myriad of ways. Davalan has some thump to the pull side, is an effective baserunner and also boasts a plus arm in the outfield. He can hold down either right or center field, but could hold his own at second base in a pinch.

34. Dalton Beck, OF, Incarnate Word

New school: LSU

Beck saw incredibly limited playing time as a freshman at Kansas State, but he exploded this spring at Incarnate Word and took home the Southland Conference’s Newcomer of the Year award after hitting .377/.434/.716 with 20 doubles, 18 home runs and 67 RBIs in 57 games. Beck has a powerful lefthanded swing and can drive the baseball all over the yard, which will give him an opportunity to be a stalwart within the Tigers’ lineup this season.

35. Grant Cunningham, RHP, Washington

New school: Texas A&M

Cunningham was excellent this spring for the Huskies, pitching his way to a 2.86 ERA with 56 strikeouts against just 16 walks across 50.1 innings. He decided to follow his former head coach Jason Kelly—who recently took the pitching coach job at Texas A&M—to College Station, where he will be a regular in the Aggies’ bullpen. An advanced strike-thrower, Cunningham’s trademark “invisiball” fastball has been up to 95 with plenty of life at the top of the zone. He threw it 84% of the time this spring, but he supplemented it with an effective sweeping slider that averaged over 14 inches of sweep.

36. Josiah Ragsdale, OF, Iona

New school: Boston College

Ragsdale is perhaps Boston College’s best addition in the transfer portal era. The toolsy outfielder this season hit .385/.470/.646 for the Gaels and then proceeded to enjoy an all-star summer in the New England Collegiate League. Ragsdale boasts an exciting skill set that enables him to impact the game in a myriad of ways, and he figures to be a difference-maker this spring in Chestnut Hill.

37. Nathan Hall, OF, Clemson

New school: South Carolina

Hall logged just 22 at-bats this spring for Clemson, but exploded on the Cape to the tune of a .333/.400/.413 slash line with seven RBIs and seven stolen bases. He fits the definition of a “toolshed” to a tee, and there is borderline top-five round draft upside. Hall can backspin the baseball with ease and authority to all fields, boasts an at least average arm in right field and is an above-average runner once underway. Look for him to earn a starting role this spring in Columbia where he has a chance to take the SEC by storm.

38. Mike Mancini, 2B, James Madison

New school: Vanderbilt

After the departure of Camden Kozeal, it didn’t take long for coach Tim Corbin and company to find another high-quality infielder. Mancini this spring hit .329/.419/.587 with 10 doubles, 15 home runs, 49 RBIs and 29 stolen bases. He has a hitterish look in the box with some quickness in his hands and an advanced feel for the barrel. Mancini tapped into more power this spring, and he most notably hit four home runs in one day—across two games—in the Raleigh Regional. He is a plus runner, handles himself well at second base and projects to hit at or near the top of the order for the Commodores.

39. Kyle Walker, 2B, Grambling State

New school: Arizona State

Walker this spring posted a career-best slash line of .384/.508/.611 to go along with 11 doubles, 11 home runs and a career-high 43 RBIs. The junior second baseman packs an intriguing skill set and figures to thrive in the offense-oriented environment of Phoenix Municipal Stadium.

40. Jason Torres, 1B, Miami (FL)

New school: Alabama

Though he logged just 36 at-bats in 2023 as a freshman, Torres made the most of his limited opportunities and went 17-for-36 with seven extra-base hits. While an injury derailed his 2024 season, Torres was again a force in the Hurricanes’ lineup and hit .331/.385/.529 with 15 extra-base hits–including eight home runs–and 32 RBIs in 39 games. An offensive-minded first baseman, Torres figures to provide plenty of thump to the middle of the Crimson Tide’s order.

41. Nick Groves, OF, Niagara

New school: Illinois

Groves is one of the most intriguing players on this ranking. After hitting .326/.448/.460 with 18 extra-base hits, 38 RBIs and 19 stolen bases this spring, he proceeded to hit .364/.512/.394 with 14 RBIs and 10 stolen bases across 24 games on the Cape with Hyannis. Groves has comfortably plus bat-to-ball skills to go along with a mature approach, but he is also a plus runner who maximizes his effectiveness on the basepaths. Simply put, he is a nightmare for opposing teams to deal with. Groves projects as the perfect table-setter this spring for the Fighting Illini.

42. Logan Lunceford, RHP, Missouri

New school: Wake Forest

Lunceford struggled at times this season at Missouri, but he thrived on the Cape where he pitched his way to a 1.80 ERA with 12 strikeouts in 10 innings. Lunceford’s fastball has been up to 94 with life at the top of the zone, but he also features a big mid-70s curveball, an effective slider and a changeup that is closer to a 70 than it is a 60 on the 20-80 scale. Between his stuff with the Wake Forest pitching lab and development chops, the ingredients are present for a potential big-time starter in the ACC.

43. Jason Reitz, RHP, St. Mary’s

New school: Oregon

Though his 6.00 ERA doesn’t jump off the page, Reitz this spring punched out 65 hitters across 48 innings. The 6-foot-9 righthander also showed flashes this summer on the Cape, as across 15.2 innings between Yarmouth-Dennis and Hyannis he worked a 2.30 ERA with 13 strikeouts. Unsurprisingly, Reitz gets plenty of extension which allows his entire arsenal—but especially his fastball—to play up. Not only is he a mighty intriguing draft prospect, but he also projects to earn a spot within Oregon’s weekend rotation.

44. Brennyn Cutts, RHP, Indiana State

New school: Louisville

Cutts was the anchor of Indiana State’s pitching staff this spring and worked a 3.69 ERA with 75 strikeouts in 83 innings. He was named the Missouri Valley’s Pitcher of the Year and promptly entered the transfer portal, where he eventually committed to Louisville. Cutts’ heater sits in the low 90s, but has been up to 95 with some life at the top of the zone. He pairs his fastball with an effective slider that this season generated a 30% miss rate. Cutts projects to pitch in the Cardinals’ weekend rotation next season.

45. Ethan Mendoza, 2B, Arizona State

New school: Texas

Mendoza burst onto the scene this spring for Arizona State and hit .315/.367/.443 with 17 extra-base hits and 24 RBIs. He earned the starting job at second base—where he can pick it—after a strong fall season and never looked back. He will now don the burnt orange this spring for his home school. Just like he did for the Sun Devils, Mendoza figures to again start at second base for the Longhorns.

46. Colby Turner, 3B, San Diego State

New school: Michigan

Turner was a big-time get for Michigan this transfer cycle and will be a high-impact, middle-of-the-order bat this spring for the Maize and Blue. As a freshman at San Diego State, Turner slashed .361/.417/.582 with 15 extra-base hits and 30 RBIs in 34 games. He is very much an offense-first profile, but he has the ability to be one of the better hitters in the Big Ten.

47. Noah Sullivan, RHP/DH, South Carolina Upstate

New school: Mississippi State

Sullivan will be a key contributor for the Bulldogs on both sides of the baseball next spring, and he is fresh off a career year for the Spartans in which he hit .324/.453/.613 with 27 extra-base hits—including 17 home runs—and pitched his way to a 4.88 ERA with a career-high 51 strikeouts in 75.2 innings. 

48. Bobby Boser, INF, South Florida

New school: Florida

It was a bit of a surprise to see Boser go undrafted, but he’s a high-quality addition for the Gators. Following another strong season at South Florida, Boser had an excellent 21-game stint this summer on the Cape in which he hit .319/.443/.486 with eight extra-base hits. Boser has an exciting set of tools and no matter where he ends up for the 2025 season, he figures to be an impact player for Florida.

49. Ryland Zaborowski, 3B/OF, Miami (OH)

New school: Georgia

Georgia has put together one of the most impressive transfer hauls of any school, and Zaborowski was a quality get for the Bulldogs early on in the cycle. The towering 6-foot-6, 235-pound third baseman is fresh off a career season for Miami (Ohio) in which he hit .305/.421/.532 with 13 doubles, 10 home runs and 45 RBIs. Zaborowski has plus raw power; the key is having it translate consistently to games. Playing at the hitter-friendly ballpark that is Foley Field will help in that regard. Expect Zaborowski to be a regular in Georgia’s starting nine next season.

50. Jimmy Keenan, C, St. John’s

New school: Wake Forest

Following an impressive freshman season in which he hit .343/.439/.628, Keenan picked up right where he left off this spring to the tune of a .335/.403/.615 slash line with 21 doubles, 12 home runs and 57 RBIs. Keenan is a power-over-hit profile at the dish and there is some swing-and-miss, but the power will definitely play in Winston-Salem. Highly regarded freshman Matt Conte will undoubtedly see some time behind the plate, but Keenan projects handle the vast majority of the catching duties.

51. Christian Coppola, RHP, Rutgers

New school: Arizona

After pitching his way to a Team USA Collegiate National Team invitation as a freshman, Coppola took a step back this spring and worked a 7.63 ERA with 47 strikeouts to 33 walks in 43.2 innings. He has intriguing stuff, and heading out to Arizona and working with the pitching duo of coaches Kevin Vance and John DeRouin is a mighty interesting developmental pairing. Expect them to get the most out of Coppola and have him looking like his 2023 self again.

52. Logan Maxwell, OF, TCU

New school: Arkansas

Maxwell entered the portal in the wake of a successful 2024 season that saw him hit .335/.447/.482 with 17 extra-base hits and 25 RBIs. He has advanced bat-to-ball skills and a sound approach, and should bring some balance to the Arkansas lineup. Maxwell’s lefthanded bat will play well in Baum-Walker Stadium, and he will provide value both on and off the field. This was a nice get for the Razorbacks. 

53. Sean Youngerman, RHP, Westmont College (D-II)

New school: Oklahoma State

Youngerman enjoyed a strong spring for Westmont College, where he had a 3.71 ERA with 69 strikeouts against only 15 walks in 70.1 innings. Where he really shined, though, was on the Cape for Yarmouth-Dennis where he posted a 2.55 ERA with 33 strikeouts to 10 walks in 24.2 innings. It’s an enticing combination of strikes and stuff, and Youngerman this spring will be in contention to start for the Cowboys.

54. Devin Obee, OF, Duke

New school: Undecided

Obee entered the portal late and since he graduates from Duke this winter, he will then be able to transfer. It’s a bit of a unique situation, but Obee will be a quality get for someone—most likely a high academic institution. It all came together this spring for the veteran outfielder, who hit .309 with 11 doubles, 16 home runs and 50 RBIs. He has serious power, especially to the pull side, and while it’s still a work in progress Obee was able to cut down a bit on the miss and chase.

55. Ryan DeSanto, LHP, St. Joseph’s

New school: Penn State

DeSanto was excellent again this spring for St. Joseph’s, where he had a 3.72 ERA with 88 strikeouts to 35 walks in 75 innings. He had a strong showing this summer on the Cape, as across six starts for Harwich he posted a 3.33 ERA with 20 strikeouts against only four walks in 24.1 innings. DeSanto is armed with an effective high-80s-to-low-90s fastball, though his bread-and-butter pitches are his slider and changeup. He is squarely in the mix to be Penn State’s Friday starter this season.

56. Jake Hyde, OF, Georgetown

New school: Duke

Hyde heads to Duke after an illustrious four-year career at Georgetown in which he compiled a career .314/.403/.592 slash line with 104 extra-base hits and 167 RBIs in 186 games. The 6-foot-4 outfielder has no shortage of power, and he will slot somewhere in the middle of Duke’s order.

57. Isaac Humphrey, OF, Louisville

New school: Mississippi

Humphrey this spring returned to 2022 form, albeit with added impact, and hit .310/.412/.565 with 13 doubles, a career-high 10 long balls and 39 RBIs. On top of his offensive ability, the 6-foot-3 Humphrey defends well in right field which is where he figures to start this spring for head coach Mike Bianco.

58. Chase Hungate, RHP, Virginia Commonwealth

New school: Mississippi State

Mississippi State had plenty of success this spring with multi-slot specialist Cam Schuelke, and it will have another sidewinder at its disposal next spring in Hungate. Over the course of this season, Hungate established himself as one of the most reliable bullpen arms for Virginia and pitched his way to a 3.74 ERA with 37 strikeouts to 13 walks in 53 innings. Hungate relies heavily on his mid-80s changeup, which fades and tumbles below the barrel of opposing hitters, consistently generating soft contact. His two-seam fastball has been up to 92 and bears in on hitters’ hands. Like he was in Charlottesville, Hungate profiles as one of the Bulldogs’ most trusted relievers in 2025.

59. Malachi Lott, OF/LHP, Sam Houston

New school: Houston

Lott is the headliner of an extensive Houston transfer class, and rightfully so. He figures to make an impact on both sides of the baseball this year for the Cougars after hitting .303/.349/.502 with 21 extra-base hits and 40 RBIs last spring, along with working a 3.86 ERA with 16 strikeouts to just four walks in 14 innings. 

60. Todd Hudson, RHP/OF, Liberty

New school: Miami (FL)

Hudson is an intriguing player who can be used in a number of different ways for the Hurricanes. At the plate, he hit .286/.383/.597 with 11 doubles, 11 home runs and 40 RBIs in 48 games. While nothing jumps off the page when looking at Hudson’s stats on the mound, his fastball has been up to 94 with a potentially effective slider and changeup. Hudson will almost certainly be used in relief—if at all—but his bat is enough for him to earn consistent reps for coach J.D. Arteaga and company.

61. Jacob Galloway, C, Southern California

New school: Texas A&M

You’d be hard-pressed to find a more competitive catchers’ room in the country than Texas A&M’s. All three of its 2025 backstops rank among the top-100 transfers in college baseball, and all have a strong case to start. Galloway this spring assumed the starting role for the Trojans and showed well, hitting .286/.386/.451 with 17 doubles and six long balls. In addition to being a productive bat, Galloway receives well behind the dish.

62. Nick Moran, LHP, Liberty

New school: East Carolina

It always felt as if Moran was overshadowed at Liberty pitching behind Garrett Horn, but the fellow southpaw this spring had his best season to date and pitched his way to a 4.68 ERA with 59 strikeouts to 24 walks in 67.1 innings. An intriguing combination of strikes and stuff, expect Moran this spring to slot somewhere within East Carolina’s new-look weekend rotation.

63. Tanner Franklin, RHP, Kennesaw State

New school: Tennessee

Franklin this season posted a 5.60 ERA with 43 strikeouts across 27.1 innings, but was outstanding on the Cape to the tune of a minuscule 0.75 ERA with 19 strikeouts in 12 innings. His command and control will both need to improve, however, as he walked 27 and 12 this spring and summer, respectively. Franklin relies heavily on his loud fastball-slider combination, and he figures to assume a late-inning role this spring for the Volunteers.

64. Hunter Watkins, RHP, Grand Canyon

New school: Oklahoma State

Watkins established himself as a reliable bullpen option this spring as a freshman at Grand Canyon, where he worked a 3.83 ERA with 47 strikeouts in as many innings. The imposing 6-foot-8 righthander’s fastball has been up to 95, a pitch he supplements with an effective mid-80s slider. Watkins was used sparingly as a starter this spring, but he projects to pitch exclusively in relief for Oklahoma State.

65. Rocco Peppi, OF, Fresno State

New school: Arkansas

After spending his first two college seasons at Long Beach State, Peppi made his way north to Fresno State where he enjoyed a career season in which he hit .327/.392/.602 with 30 extra-base hits and 56 RBIs in as many games. An aggressive hitter, Peppi has borderline plus power to the pull side. Arkansas’ outfield is crowded this spring, though Peppi’s bat should be enough to net him consistent at-bats.

66. Ruger Riojas, RHP, Texas-San Antonio

New school: Texas

An Austin, Texas native, Riojas this spring will pitch for his hometown school. Last spring, he compiled a 10-3 record with 75 strikeouts to just 18 walks across 69.1 innings. Rojas’ fastball will reach 95 and 96 MPH, but he has an advanced feel for both his slider and changeup that generated miss rates of 39% and 36%, respectively. Riojas will immediately have a prominent role in Texas’ bullpen and will be one of the Longhorns’ most valuable arms.

67. Griffin Hugus, RHP, Cincinnati

New school: Miami (FL)

Following a modest spring season, Hugus blossomed this summer on the Cape for Bourne and worked a 2.31 ERA with 24 strikeouts to just four walks in 23.1 innings. His strike-throwing improved, flashed an advanced feel for his arsenal and thrived in relief. While he made just one start between this spring and summer, Hugus can throw four-to-five innings at a time. Look for the junior righthander to be one of head coach J.T. Arteaga’s most relied upon relievers this season.

68. Jamal George, C, Alabama State

New school: Texas A&M

George is one of three catchers first-year head coach Michael Earley brought in via the transfer portal, but he figures to compete for the opening day job. This spring, he built off a solid freshman year and hit .316/.409/.546 with 20 extra-base hits, a career-high 36 RBIs and 10 stolen bases.

69. Harrison Bodendorf, LHP, Hawaii

New school: Oklahoma State

It’s clear that Oklahoma State put an emphasis on arms in this summer’s portal cycle, and Bodendorf is an exciting pickup. The 6-foot-5 lefthander split time between the rotation and bullpen this spring, and pitched his way to a 4.61 ERA with 64 strikeouts in 56.2 innings. Bodendorf has plenty of funk in deception in his delivery, which helps his stuff play up. His fastball will sit in the high-80s-to-low-90s, but his best pitch is a plus changeup that generates plenty of swing and miss.

70. Will Marcy, OF, Memphis

New school: Kentucky

After a strong sophomore season at NC State, Marcy continued to swing the bat well this spring at Memphis where he slashed .303/.398/.407 with 13 doubles, 19 RBIs and 13 stolen bases. He has an athletic build with budding impact, and there is plenty to like under the hood. Marcy packs an intriguing toolset and he has the chance to have a breakout season for the “Bat Cats.”

71. Matthew Dallas, LHP, Tennessee

New school: Wake Forest

Dallas was one of the more highly-regarded freshman arms heading into this past season, and he fared well in his 17 innings. The lanky, 6-foot-5 southpaw logged a 4.70 ERA with 22 strikeouts in 17 innings and then proceeded to notch 25 strikeouts in as many innings pitched on the Cape. There is plenty to dream on with Dallas, and Wake Forest will look to unlock his big-time upside.

72. Parker Stinson, OF, Indiana State

New school: Oregon

Stinson was one of a plethora of Sycamores to enter the transfer portal following the departure of head coach Mitch Hannahs. The future Oregon Duck was one of Indiana State’s most productive bats this season, hitting .295/.442/.604 with 32 extra-base hits—including 15 home runs—and 51 RBIs. Oregon has had a ton of success in the transfer portal when it comes to not only getting guys to commit, but also having them be key contributors to the team. Stinson fits that mold perfectly, and he projects to be an everyday member of the starting lineup this spring.

73. Griffin Kirn, LHP, Quincy University (D-II)

New school: West Virginia

At Division-II Quincy, Kirn this spring was the staff ace and worked a 3.00 ERA with 96 strikeouts to just 25 strikeouts in 78 innings. He had similar success this summer on the Cape for Harwich, where he had a 2.18 ERA with 13 strikeouts to five walks in 20.2 innings. Kirn is a pitchability-over-stuff arm, but he pounds the strike zone with his arsenal and does a nice job of inducing soft contact.

74. Cole Zaffiro, RHP, Pennsylvania

New school: Wake Forest

Graduate transfers from Ivy League schools have established an impressive track record for themselves at major programs over the last few seasons, and everyone on this ranking—and even those who are not—have the chance to do the same. Zaffiro brings plenty of experience and a slow heart beat to Winston-Salem, which are two qualities that tend to translate well. He’s a proven strike-thrower who will attack the zone and potentially earn a weekend role on the Demon Deacons’ staff.

75. Eric Snow, 2B/SS, South Florida

New school: Auburn

Auburn put together a fantastic transfer portal class this summer, and Snow is a key reason why. After lighting the world on fire as a freshman, his productivity took a bit of a step back this spring. However, he returned to form this summer on Cape where he hit .326/.407/.424 with three doubles, a pair of home runs and was an all-star. Snow has a sound approach and a simple swing that is geared towards putting the ball in play. Whether at second base or shortstop, Snow projects to start every day up the middle next spring for the Tigers.

76. Carson Ozmer, RHP/1B, Pennsylvania

New school: Alabama

Ozmer this season was again one of the Ivy League’s best relievers, working a 4.05 ERA with 45 strikeouts across 40.1 innings. The sidewinding righthander has an east-to-west profile on the mound and relies heavily on his sinker-slider combination. Nothing Ozmer throws is straight, and he consistently stays off the barrel of opposing hitters. This spring he also flashed his ability in the box, hitting .328/.444/.454/ over the course of 119 at-bats. Expect Ozmer to be used almost exclusively on the mound in 2025, but if the Crimson Tide ever get in a pinch at the dish, you know who to watch for.

77. Robbie Burnett, OF, UNC Asheville

New school: Georgia

Georgia was one of, if not the biggest, winners of this year’s portal cycle, and Burnett is one of the headliners of the Bulldogs’ loaded class. Across 137 games in three standout seasons at UNC Asheville, the veteran outfielder hit .339/.450/.623 with 27 doubles, 36 home runs and 113 RBIs. In addition to a bevy of experience, Burnett packs an exciting skillset that will land him an everyday role next spring.

78. Brian Curley, RHP, Virginia Commonwealth

New school: Georgia

This spring, Curley was the Rams’ most relied upon weapon in relief, and for good reason. The rising junior pitched his way to a 2.87 ERA with 78 strikeouts in 87 innings over the course of 19 appearances. His fastball sits in the low-90s and has been up to 96, but Curley’s most effective offering is his high-80s cutter. Again, Georgia did well in the transfer cycle, and Curley is a key part of the Bulldogs’ transfer class.

79. Chris Stanfield, OF, Auburn

New school: LSU

Stanfield had a solid spring season in which he hit .276/.365/.395 with 13 extra-base hits and 25 RBIs before having a strong summer on the Cape with Bourne. Like a number of players on this ranking, Stanfield has an exciting set of tools that give him the chance to be a high-impact player. He runs well, can go and get it in centerfield and has flashed some impact at the dish. His hit tool and contact ability will need to take a step in the right direction in order for him to maximize his upside, but Stanfield will be a legit weapon this spring in Baton Rouge.

80. Connor Maggi, RHP, Gardner-Webb

New school: Kansas

Kansas has quietly put together a fairly impressive transfer class, and Maggi is the headliner on the pitching side. Pitching exclusively in relief this spring, Maggi had a 3.00 ERA with 73 strikeouts to just 15 walks for the Runnin’ Bulldogs. He relies heavily on his low-to-mid-80s slider, which he threw a whopping 64% of the time this spring, but he also mixes in an effective curveball and low-90s fastball. Maggi will be one of, if not the most relied upon bullpen arm this season for the Jayhawks.

81. Peyton Schulze, 1B, California

New school: Texas Tech

In the wake of a strong 2023 summer in the California Collegiate League, Schulze broke out this spring to the tune of a .323/.375/.552 slash line with 21 doubles, 10 homers and 59 RBIs in 55 games. The physical Schulze now heads to Texas Tech—his third school in four years—where his offensive game figures to translate well.

82. Nolan Nawrocki, 3B, Clemson

New school: South Carolina

Nawrocki was off to an excellent start this spring before a wrist injury derailed his season a bit. He regained his footing a bit by season’s end, though, and hit .264/.352/.400 with nine extra-base hits, 24 RBIs and 11 stolen bases. Like his former and future teammate Nathan Hall, there is no shortage of tools with Nawrocki. He is an outstanding athlete with a plus arm at third, a plus runner once underway and some thump in his bat. Nawrocki’s hit tool will certainly need to improve, but he figures to be an every day guy this spring for the Gamecocks.

83. Tommy Barth, OF, East Tennessee State

New school: Kansas

Following a somewhat quiet sophomore season, Barth bounced back this spring to the tune of a .319/.412/.495 slash line with 18 extra-base hits, 32 RBIs and 25 walks to just 12 strikeouts. His advanced approach and plus bat-to-ball skills profile best at the top of the order, which is where he projects to slot in this spring for Kansas.

84. Sam Boyle, LHP, Washington

New school: Oregon

Following the departure of former Washington head coach Jason Kelly, Boyle entered the transfer portal and committed to rival Oregon. This past spring, the rising junior lefthander pitched his way to a career-low 3.40 ERA with 36 strikeouts to 21 walks in 42.1 innings. Boyle attacks from a low slot and relies heavily on his mid-to-upper-80s fastball. He threw the pitch a whopping 86% of the time this spring, but his changeup and slider, though used sparingly, showed the ability to be effective.

85. Jake Ogden, 3B, UNCG

New school: Miami (FL)

Ogden this spring was one of UNCG’s best hitters, posting a .313/.385/.482 slash line with 20 extra-base hits, 45 RBIs and 16 stolen bases. His four home runs this summer ranked second for Harwich, where he also handled himself well at the hot corner. Sophomore sensation Daniel Cuvet started 54 games at third base this spring for the Hurricanes, but he might move off the position for Ogden. Time will tell, but wherever it is Ogden will be a stalwart in Miami’s lineup.

86. Sam Dutton, RHP, LSU

New school: Auburn

Dutton showed flashes during his three seasons in Baton Rouge, but never fully put it together. This season was his best, as he struck out 29 against just six walks across 27.2 innings. Dutton has advanced control that he pairs with appealing stuff, headlined by an effective high-80s cutter-slider hybrid. He is in line to take on an elevated workload this spring.

87. Jayson Jones, OF/3B, Arkansas

New school: Oklahoma State

Jones logged just 43 games in two years at Arkansas, but enjoyed a strong summer on the Cape in which he was named an all-star and hit .269/.317/.426 with 11 extra-base hits and 17 RBIs. Jones is a physical player with arm strength that translates both to a corner outfield spot and third base, and he also has above-average raw power. He has a chance to have a career season in the offensive-oriented environment that is O’Brate Stadium.

88. Ben Rounds, OF, Harvard

New school: Duke

After a comparatively modest 2023 season, Rounds lit the world on fire this season, hitting an impressive .403/.506/.685 with 16 doubles, eight home runs and 34 RBIs. He set new career-highs in every statistical category, and his .403 average ranked 12th nationally among all Division I hitters. On top of his back of the baseball card stats, Rounds boasted an overall chase rate of just 17% and above-average bat-to-ball skills. Like other programs, Duke has had its fair share of success with Ivy League transfers, and Rounds will look to further establish the Blue Devils’ track record.

89. Aeden Finateri, RHP, Georgia Tech

New school: Alabama 

Finateri heads to Alabama by way of Georgia Tech where he had a solid three-year stint. Following a sophomore season in which he worked a career-best 4.64 ERA, he struck out a career-high 80 hitters across 75 innings this spring. He pitched exclusively as a starter, though he has the experience and versatility to also be used in relief if that’s what Alabama’s staff decides. Regardless of how he’s utilized, Finateri projects to again log a hearty amount of innings in 2025.

90. Lorenzo Carrier, OF, Miami (FL)

New school: Pittsburgh

A highly-touted recruit out of high school, Carrier was never really able to get it going during his three-year stint in Coral Gables. The tools are loud, but he struggled to tap into his upside on a consistent basis. Between a change in scenery and heading closer to home, the 6-foot-5 Carrier will look to finish his college career on a high note. He projects to be an every-day member of Pitt’s starting nine where he will get every chance to flash his tools.

91. Brady Counsell, 2B, Minnesota

New school: Kansas

The son of former big leaguer and current Cubs manager Craig Counsell, Brady is fresh off the best season of his college career. The veteran infielder posted new career-highs in every statistical category, hitting .287/.386/.520 with 14 doubles, 11 home runs, 36 RBIs and 16 stolen bases. He will look to ride the momentum he built this spring at Kansas, where he projects to be the Jayhawks’ starting second baseman.

92. Aiden Moffett, RHP, LSU

New school: Texas

Moffett never really gained his footing at LSU, where across two seasons he logged just 17.2 innings. He has unbelievable arm strength and possesses a fastball that sits in the upper-90s, but he is lacking in the pitchability department. Moffett joins first-year pitching coach Max Weiner at Texas, which is a mighty intriguing pairing from a development standpoint.

93. Carson Boles, OF, Lincoln Memorial (D-II)

New school: Arkansas

Boles had a video game-like season this spring at Lincoln Memorial, where he hit an eye-popping .475/.572/.863 with 24 doubles, 15 home runs, 68 RBIs and 40 walks to just 18 strikeouts. He went on to have a solid 10-game stint on the Cape where he drove in four runs and walked as much as he struck out. As mentioned, Arkansas’ outfield is crowded, but Boles will get a chance to earn consistent at-bats. 

94. Cullen McKay, RHP, Virginia

New school: Coastal Carolina

From a pure stuff standpoint, there is an argument to be made that McKay was the best of the bunch this spring on Virginia’s pitching staff. He got off to a strong start last season and even pitched his way into the Friday starter role, but he backed up from there and ended the year pitching sparingly out of the bullpen. McKay heads to Coastal Carolina where he will look to regain his footing with first-year pitching coach Matt Williams.

95. Reid Easterly, LHP, Yale

New school: Duke

Easterly wasn’t quite as effective this spring as he was in 2023, but he still managed to pitch his way to a 4.56 ERA with 69 strikeouts to only 20 walks across 75 innings. The 6-foot-1 southpaw’s secondaries are his calling card, and both his slider (31%) and changeup (38%) this season generated miss rates north of 30%. Easterly does a nice job of minimizing hard contact and will compete for a starting job this season.

96. Billy Barlow, RHP, Clemson

New school: Florida

Barlow heads to Florida looking to build off the momentum he built this year after posting a career-low 4.28 ERA in 48.1 innings. His fastball sits comfortably in the low-90s and has been up to 96, but his best offering is a mid-80s changeup that this season generated a 38% miss rate. With Florida returning most of its weekend rotation firepower, expect most of Barlow’s workload to come in relief or as the Gators’ midweek starter.

97. Lucas Steele, C, Samford

New school: Auburn

Steele announced his presence with authority as a freshman in 2023, hitting .315/.404/.636 with 15 doubles, 16 home runs and 51 RBIs. He got off to a slow start this year, but still managed to hit 10 doubles, 13 home runs and drive in 61 in 56 games. Steele has a sound approach and is a quality second catcher in addition to Ike Irish.

98. Michael Anderson, 1B, Rhode Island

New school: Arkansas

This spring, Anderson clubbed a career-high 13 home runs before hitting .246/.356/.439 with seven doubles and five home runs for the Cape League champion Harwich Mariners. In fact, for the first two weeks of the season he looked the part of a potential league MVP candidate. There is a little “all or nothing” in Anderson’s offensive profile, but his big-time raw power allows him to change the course of the game in one swing. 

99. Alex Bouche, 1B, Old Dominion

New school: East Carolina

It was a transfer cycle to forget for East Carolina, though Bouche—along with Nick Moran and co.—is a reason for Pirates fans to be excited. After hitting .299/.420/.527 with 11 home runs as a freshman, Bouche had a more modest sophomore campaign to the tune of a .241/.369/.377 slash line. He can generate high-quality impact; the key is just putting the ball in play on a consistent basis. Strikeouts have been an issue for Bouche. If he can get back to his freshman year self, he could be a high-impact bat this spring in Greenville.

100. Daylan Pena, OF/1B, Texas State

New school: Oregon

Pena was a key piece for the Bobcats this spring, setting a new career-high in multiple offensive categories. He hit a respectable .270/.373/.471 with a career-best 15 doubles, seven home runs and a career-high 43 RBIs. Pena is a strong-bodied, physical hitter who has shown the ability to drive the baseball. He provides some versatility defensively, too, as he can be used both in the outfield and at first base.

1. Tyler Bremner, RHP, UC Santa Barbara

Bremner is a 6-foot-2, 180-pound righthander who this spring with UC Santa Barbara posted a 2.54 ERA over 88.2 innings and nine starts, with a 30.2% strikeout rate and 6.1% walk rate. He’s one of the best pitchers in the 2025 class. With Team USA in two outings this summer he struck out six, walked two and allowed only a single hit while showing three pitches that might be plus.

Bremner works with a fluid and easy delivery that features a quick arm out of a high three-quarters slot. He averages 94-96 mph with his fastball and runs the pitch up to 98 with excellent riding life and armside run that should make it a plus offering. He has great feel to land a diving mid-80s changeup that averages more than 10 mph in separation from his fastball and has an 85-87 mph slider with hard biting action. 

2. Jamie Arnold, LHP, Florida State

Arnold trailed only Chase Burns for the top pitcher in the Atlantic Coast Conference this spring and posted a 2.98 ERA over 105.2 innings and 18 starts, with a 29.6 K-BB% that was good for fifth-best in the country. A 6-foot-1, 191-pound lefthander, Arnold added plenty of power to his arsenal this spring which pairs nicely with a deceptive slot and advanced command and makes him one of the most complete arms in the class.

With Team USA in two outings Arnold struck out eight, walked three and allowed only one single. He works with a drop-and-drive action in his delivery and throws from a sidearm slot that creates an extremely low release height that amplifies his pitch mix. Arnold sits 93-95 mph with a fastball that touches 97 and features tons of run, and also mixes in a sweepy mid-80s slider, a low-80s curveball with more depth and a mid-80s changeup. 

3. Devin Taylor, OF, Indiana

Taylor is a strong and physical outfielder with a powerful 6-foot-1, 215-pound frame who’s had a pair of tremendous offensive seasons with Indiana. He’s a career .338/.440/.660 hitter with 36 home runs for the Hoosiers and played left field and DH for Team USA this summer. While Taylor went just 7-for-27 (.259) in six games, it’s easy to see why his offensive profile is so appealing. 

He employs a crouched stance in the lefthanded batter’s box with a tight bat wiggle before taking a fairly typical leg kick and hand press in his load stage. Taylor has above-average bat speed and a level plane with his swing but enough strength for home run power to all fields. He has fair contact skills but can be overly aggressive with his swing decisions—he struck out six times to no walks with a 30% chase rate with Team USA. He profiles as a corner outfielder and has mostly played left with Indiana. 

4. Drew Burress, OF, Georgia Tech

Burress earned top-three-rounds consideration out of high school in the 2023 class, but ultimately made it to campus at Georgia Tech where had a Freshman of the Year campaign in 2024, when he led all freshmen with 25 home runs and slashed .381/.512/.821. He became Team USA’s leadoff hitter and primary center fielder this summer and went 9-for-24 (.375) in seven games with a pair of homers.

A 5-foot-9, 182-pound righthanded hitter, Burress uses his size to his advantage and rarely expands an already small strike zone. He chased just 15% of the time this spring—the best mark of any Team USA hitter—walked more than he struck out and has a strong combination of bat-to-ball skills and raw power that mostly plays to his pull side. An above-average runner with a strong arm, Burress has the tools to be a strong defender and stick in center field.

5. Caden Bodine, C, Coastal Carolina

Bodine is the top-ranked catcher in the class and followed up a 2023 Sun Belt Conference freshman of the year season with another strong campaign as a hitter and receiver this spring. He’s a career .347/.432/.564 hitter with Coastal Carolina and shared catching duties with Troy backstop Brooks Bryan for Team USA this summer.

A 5-foot-10, 197-pound switch-hitter, Bodine stands out mostly for his bat-to-ball skills. He rarely swings and misses, has walked more than he’s struck out in his college career and with Team USA walked four times to two strikeouts with a 91% overall contact rate. 

Bodine has unusual movements from both sides of the plate, specifically with a late hand raise, high back elbow and barrel tip in his load, but has made the operation work for the most part. He has a hit-over-power offensive profile and also has the above-average arm strength and solid receiving chops to stick behind the dish. 

6. Nolan Schubart, OF, Oklahoma State

Schubart was a high-profile high school hitter who showed some of the best power upside in the 2022 prep class and has become one of college baseball’s most fearsome sluggers in two seasons with Oklahoma State. Now a 6-foot-5, 227-pound outfielder, Schubart is a career .352/.480/.743 hitter with the Cowboys who homered 23 times this spring and then led Team USA with a 1.571 OPS and five extra-base hits this summer. 

Schubart has tremendous raw power and posts eye-opening exit velocities—including a 111.6 mph 90th-percentile mark this spring—but has plenty of contact questions in his game. He looks to do damage on all of his swings with fierce hacks from the left side and phenomenal bat speed but will need to improve the 63.3% contact rate he managed this spring. 

While Schubart will swing and miss versus all pitch types, to his credit he has done a nice job staying within the zone on his swing decisions and walking at a high clip. He’s a definite corner outfield profile with more than enough power to profile there. 

7. Matt Scott, RHP, Stanford

Scott is a big and broad righthander with a 6-foot-7, 247-pound frame and background as a high-profile prep prospect who ranked as a top 200 player in the 2022 class. While his career 5.57 ERA with Stanford over two seasons is unexceptional, he has solid peripherals and pure stuff to dream on. With Team USA he struck out four, walked three and allowed just two singles in two outings.

Scott throws from a high three-quarters slot and boasts a four-pitch mix, though his fastball and slider are his go-to offerings. He sits 92-94 mph with his fastball but has been up to 98 with tremendous riding life and he filled up the zone with a mid-80s two-plane breaking slider this summer. Scott also mixes in a low-80s split-changeup and 87-91 mph cutter, though both pitches need more polish. 

8. Marek Houston, SS, Wake Forest

Houston is a 6-foot-3, 185-pound shortstop who earned an early reputation as one of college baseball’s most impressive defensive infielders. After a light-hitting 2023 season with Wake Forest, Houston posted a .949 OPS this spring with Wake Forest and served as Team USA’s primary shortstop this summer. The righthanded hitter went just 3-for-19 (.158) in seven games but drew eight walks to manage a .429 on-base percentage in that time.

High-level defensive ability is the name of the game for Houston. He’s a reliable defender who has all the tools necessary to stick at shortstop and play the position at an above-average level. While he’s not a burner, he shows a quick first step with good range to both sides and pairs above-average arm strength with an advanced internal clock, no-doubt middle infield actions and footwork and impressive body control. His upside as a prospect will depend on his progress as a hitter next spring. 

9. Kyson Witherspoon, RHP, Oklahoma

Witherspoon began his college career with Northwest Florida State JC but transferred to Oklahoma this spring where he posted a 3.71 ERA over 80 innings and 11 starts. He continued to perform with Team USA. In two outings he struck out eight, walked two and allowed just one single. 

A 6-foot, 205-pound righthander, Witherspoon is solidly filled out now with broad shoulders and a well-developed frame. His arm action features an odd, hitch-and-hook movement in the back of his stroke but he fires to the plate with tons of arm speed from a three-quarters slot. He sits 95-96 mph with his fastball and has touched 99 with solid ride and cut. He uses a mid-to-upper-80s slider as his go-to secondary. 

Witherspoon also has a firm, upper-80s changeup that he uses infrequently as well as a cutter around 90 mph. There’s some inherent reliever risk given Witherspoon’s delivery and control.

10. Gabe Davis, RHP, Oklahoma State

Davis has primarily pitched out of the bullpen in college but did make five starts for Oklahoma State this spring before pitching in a relief capacity for Team USA this summer. Davis appeared in three games and struck out seven of the 12 batters he faced without allowing a hit or walk. A monstrous presence on the mound, Davis is listed at 6-foot-9, 225 pounds and throws from a relatively easy delivery and three-quarters slot. 

Scouts loved what they saw from Davis this summer. He averaged 95 mph and touched 100 this spring at OSU and was a tick higher on average with Team USA. His fastball might play up because his extension is above-average and his perceived velocity is likely greater than the TrackMan readings. He generated eight whiffs on 15 swings with the pitch with Team USA. He paired it with a hard mid-80s slider that was also a swing-and-miss offering. 

Davis showed impressive command in his brief summer stint. He’ll need to replicate that next spring and improve on his career 13.3% walk rate.

2024 Team USA CNT Best Tools

Best Hitter: Caden Bodine
Best Power: Nolan Schubart
Best Plate Discipline: Drew Burress
Fastest Runner: RJ Austin
Most Exciting Player: Tyler Bremner
Best Pitcher: Tyler Bremner
Best Fastball: Tyler Bremner
Best Breaking Pitch: Gabe Gaeckle 
Best Changeup: Tyler Bremner
Best Control: Jamie Arnold
Best Defensive C: Caden Bodine
Best Defensive INF: Marek Houston
Best Defensive OF: Drew Burress

Top 50 Draft Prospects

BA 500 Rank	Player	Pos	Commit
22	William Schmidt	RHP	LSU
45	Dax Whitney	RHP	Oregon State
53	Garrett Shull	OF	Oklahoma State
57	Tegan Kuhns	RHP	Tennessee
69	Hunter Carns	C/OF	Florida State
74	Chris Levonas	RHP	Wake Forest
76	Sawyer Farr	SS	Texas A&M
77	Derek Curiel*	OF	LSU
78	Carson Wiggins	RHP	Arkansas
79	Charlie Bates	SS	Stanford
87	Owen Paino	SS	Ole Miss
92	D’marion Terrell	OF	Auburn
93	Mason Russell	LHP	Arizona
95	Duncan Marsten	RHP	Wake Forest
97	Connor Gatwood	RHP	Auburn
99	Anson Seibert	RHP	Tennessee
100	Casan Evans	RHP	LSU
103	Tyler Bell	SS	Kentucky
112	William Kirk	LHP	Virginia
119	Jace Souza	OF	Texas Tech
122	Anderson French	C	Virginia Tech
125	Cade Arrambide	C	LSU
127	Rustan Rigdon	SS/OF	Vanderbilt
132	Brendan Lawson	SS	Florida
133	Terrence Kiel II	OF	Texas A&M
135	Erik Parker	SS	Georgia
137	Jay Abernathy	SS	Tennessee
139	Michael Ryan	SS	LSU
140	Cole Gibler	LHP	Arkansas
141	Tyler Head	OF	NC State
143	Jason Flores	RHP	Texas
153	Cade Townsend	RHP	Ole Miss
158	Manny Marin	SS	Tennessee
159	Joshua Whritenour	RHP	Florida
162	Noah Franco	OF/1B	TCU
163	Christian Chatterton	RHP	Auburn
166	Lazaro Collera	RHP	Miami
169	Drew Rerick	RHP	Texas
171	Jackson Barberi	RHP	Florida
173	Jack Detienne	RHP	Xavier
188	Adam Haight	SS	Oregon State
190	Myles Bailey	1B	Florida State
192	Michael Torres	OF/LHP	Miami
195	Charlie Foster	LHP	Mississippi State
198	Mason Brassfield	LHP	TCU
199	Burke-Lee Mabeus	C	Oregon
200	Marc Barnhard	RHP	Texas A&M
203	Smith Bailey	RHP	Arizona
206	Cade Brown	3B	Georgia
209	Sawyer Strosnider	OF	TCU

*Derek Curiel officially withdrew from the draft and was removed from our BA 500 rankings, but for these purposes he’s been slotted back in where he would have ranked had he remained eligible.

Scouting Reports For Every Player

William Schmidt

Few pitchers in the 2024 class can spin the baseball like Schmidt. A lanky, 6-foot-4, 180-pound righthander, Schmidt has a projectable pitcher’s frame with long limbs and plenty of room to add more strength. He works from the first base side of the rubber, has plenty of length in a deep arm stroke and throws from a three-quarters slot with a bit of effort and some recoil in his finish. Schmidt has slowly added more velocity over the last year and a half or so, and during the 2024 spring season he ran the pitch up to 98 mph while consistently pitching in the mid 90s. While Schmidt’s fastball progression is encouraging, the foundation of his upside is built on his devastating high-spin curveball—which many scouts believe is the best curve in the draft class. It’s a low-80s hammer with huge depth and 12-to-6 shape with spin rates that are consistently in the 2,900 rpm range or higher. Schmidt has done a nice job landing his curve, despite its large movement profile, in the zone and using it as both an in-zone swing-and-miss offering and a chase pitch below the zone. He has thrown a low-to-mid-80s changeup, but it’s a distinct third offering now that will need more development to become a significant piece of his arsenal. Schmidt’s control is fair and imprecise, and he will need to continue refining his delivery as he progresses. Schmidt is committed to LSU but has first-round talent and could be the first prep pitcher selected.

Dax Whitney

Just four high school players have been drafted and signed from the state of Idaho in the top 10 rounds this century. Whitney could be the fifth after establishing himself as the top arm in the Northwest region of the country this spring. A 6-foot-5, 195-pound righthander with a great pitcher’s frame, Whitney has shown an impressive four-pitch mix with flashes of big velocity, advanced control and loads of projection to dream of more coming. He has thrown his fastball up to 96 mph but typically sits in the low 90s and mixes in a curveball, slider and changeup. His curveball looks like his sharpest secondary at the moment. It’s an upper-70s, 12-to-6 hammer with sharp, downward biting action that could make it a consistent swing-and-miss pitch. He has also thrown a shorter slider and a changeup that could give him a complete four-pitch mix. Whitney throws with a compact and tight arm action and has a slight crossfire landing, attributes that add a bit of deception. Whitney does a nice job repeating his delivery and throwing strikes. The only blemish on his scouting report is the fact that he wasn’t seen all that frequently on the showcase circuit, but the number of high-level scouts flying in to see him this spring should make that a non-issue for most teams. Whitney is committed to Oregon State but has a chance to get drafted inside the first two rounds.

Garrett Shull

Shull has one of the more well-rounded tool sets in the 2024 high school position player class. The Oklahoma prep has a strong and lean frame at 6-foot-1, 205 pounds and packs a punch from both sides of the plate as a switch-hitter. Shull was a solid performer at the 2023 Area Code Games, where he went 5-for-14 with five balls hit harder than 97 mph. He’s got a simple swing from both sides of the plate with good rhythm and a slight uppercut bat path, but his lefthanded hack is a bit looser and more natural at the moment. Shull should have solid-average game power, but it might come with elevated swing-and-miss tendencies. In general, he has shown solid swing decisions and hasn’t chased out of the zone at an alarming clip. Shull has played third base in the past but profiles as a solid outfielder whose average speed and above-average arm strength will make him a better fit for left or right field than center. He should have enough hitting ability and power to profile in an outfield corner, but because he turns 19 just a day before the draft, many teams might prefer to see him get to campus and prove his hitting chops. He’s committed to Oklahoma State and will be a draft-eligible sophomore in 2026, but before then he has a chance for a top-three-rounds selection.

Tegan Kuhns

The projection arrows are pointing in the right direction for Kuhns, a Pennsylvania high school pitcher who has some of the best stuff in the 2024 class and should have a lot more in the tank. He’s a lanky, elastic righthander with lots of room on his slender 6-foot-3, 177-pound frame to add weight. Added strength would help amplify a fastball that has been up 97 mph with riding life up in the zone and solid control for his age. Kuhns throws with a long arm action from a higher arm slot and features a bit of trunk tilt toward first base as he delivers to the plate. He was inconsistent this spring with his velocity, at times pitching more in the 89-92 mph range, but he should have a plus heater in the future with a chance for multiple quality secondaries. His best secondary now is a 78-82 mph curveball with spin rates approaching 3,000 rpm with sharp, two-plane biting action. He also has toyed with a slider that has more sweeping shape and has thrown both a changeup and a splitter. The latter has hard dropping action but needs a bit more refinement. Kuhns is old for the class and will be 19 on draft day, and if he makes it to campus at Tennessee he’ll be draft-eligible once again in 2026.

Hunter Carns

Carns is a quick-twitch athlete who can catch and play the outfield and has surprising power out of a 6-foot, 195-pound frame. He had an eye-opening performance in the fall at Perfect Game’s annual Jupiter tournament, where he went 11-for-20 (.400) with three home runs and a triple. Carns has explosive hands at the plate and sets up with an open stance. He has the ability to crush an elevated fastball for a home run to his pull side. His swing operates nicely when he’s on time and attacking the inner third, though he has struggled adjusting to soft stuff away. There’s a bit of swing-and-miss in Carns’ game that might need to be ironed out, but he has a strong track record of in-game performance and impact even with some miss involved. He’s a real plus runner and standout athlete who needs to improve across the board defensively behind the plate, but his athleticism and speed gives him a real chance to play center field or stick in an outfield corner. Carns is quite old for the class and turned 19 in April, but he offers a rare power-speed combination for a prep catcher and could be drafted on day one and signed out of his Florida State commitment. He’s reminiscent of Mariners 2021 first-rounder Harry Ford.

Chris Levonas

Levonas is an athletic New Jersey high school righthander with long limbs, a 6-foot-1, 170-pound frame and a fast, whippy arm that gives him exciting future projection. During the 2023 summer, he pitched with plenty of effort, including an aggressive head whack and fall-off to the first base side of the mound. Since then he has done a nice job adding strength and removing some of the violence in his delivery. Levonas throws a fastball in the 90-95 mph range and has been up to 97 this spring and could easily touch triple digits in the future as he adds more mass to his still-lean frame. In addition to a plus fastball, Levonas has a trio of quality secondary pitches, including a high-spin slider in the low 80s and a 12-to-6 hammer curveball in the upper 80s that also features plenty of spin and biting action. Both the breaking pitches could be above-average or plus, and Levonas will also mix in a firm upper-80s changeup that will flash significant armside fading life and looks like a quality offering against lefties. Levonas carries reliever risk thanks to his scattered control and the effort still in his delivery, but he has huge upside and has been scouted like a top-three rounds pick this spring. He’s committed to Wake Forest.

Sawyer Farr

Farr is a tall, lean and wiry switch-hitting shortstop with a 6-foot-4, 185-pound frame to dream on. He’s got an exciting package of tools and athleticism to go with his lanky frame and was also a strong performer during the spring with his Boswell High team in Fort Worth, Texas. Farr has contact skills from both sides of the plate and stood out as an underclassman for his strong pitch-recognition skills and swing decisions, though he has flashed a bit more power this spring and could grow into solid-average raw power in the future if he packs more weight onto his frame. Scouts seem mixed on his pure hitting ability, with some thinking he will make enough contact from both sides for a solid hit tool and others questioning the amount of miss that comes from a long-levered swing. No one doubts his athleticism and defensive upside. Also a talented high school quarterback, Farr is capable of making flashy, acrobatic plays up the middle at shortstop with above-average running ability and above-average arm strength. He is on the taller side for a shortstop, which means he could outgrow the position eventually. Farr is committed to Texas A&M and has been compared to previous A&M shortstop Braden Shewmake.

Derek Curiel

Curiel is an advanced pure hitter whose instincts for the game and sweet lefthanded swing have made him a prospect to know since his freshman season. The 6-foot-2, 175-pound outfielder had arguably the best swing on an Orange (Calif.) Lutheran High team that also included 2022 first-rounder Mikey Romero, but Curiel has also struggled to add physicality throughout his high school career. Curiel has one of the more advanced approaches in the class, with excellent vision, swing decisions and pitch recognition that could help him become a plus hitter. His lefty swing is calm, balanced and fluid to the ball, but scouts have wondered if he is overly passive at times and also aren’t sure about impact. He can drive balls with natural backspin in batting practice, but might be more of a line-drive singles hitter without adding more strength. Curiel is advanced defensively as well. He’s an instinctual center fielder who has better jumps and route-running ability than faster players and a chance for above-average defense with an average, accurate throwing arm. He’s turned in plus run times in the past but has more consistently turned in above-average times. Curiel is committed to LSU and will be a draft-eligible sophomore in 2026 if he makes it to campus.

Carson Wiggins

Wiggins is a 6-foot-5, 210-pound righthander with some of the most electric pure fastball velocity in the high school class. He’s the younger brother of Jaxon Wiggins, whom the Cubs drafted out of Arkansas with their second-round pick in 2023. The next power-armed righthander in the Wiggins family, Carson has already been up to 99 mph and consistently sits in the 93-97 range with velocity that simply overpowers high school hitters. He’s more than just a hard-thrower. Wiggins will also snap off a hard slider in the mid 80s that looks like an above-average pitch when he’s landing it in the zone or burying it below for chases. His fastball and slider are his best pitches currently, but he also mixes in a mid-80s splitter that has potential if he can add a bit more feel for the pitch. While Wiggins operates with a low-effort delivery that belies his velocity, he struggles with his command and consistency from outing to outing. When Wiggins is putting his fastball and slider around the zone, he looks like a top pitcher in the class, but those days are rare and he has been too inconsistent from outing to outing. Wiggins will be 19 on draft day and an eligible sophomore in 2026 if he makes it to campus at Arkansas.

Charlie Bates

Bates is a 6-foot-1, 185-pound lefthanded-hitting shortstop whose impressive hand-eye coordination and bat control has made him one of the more impressive contact hitters in the 2024 draft. The Northern California prep does a great job manipulating his barrel against lefties and righties and against both velocity and secondary stuff, with a track record of performance against some of the best pitchers in the country. While Bates has traditionally been a gap-power hitter, scouts were impressed with the strength he added this spring, particularly to his lower half. He has begun showing more impressive raw power in batting practice that should start translating to games in the near future. Bates has a chance for an above-average hit tool and solid-average game power. He is also an above-average runner and instinctive defender who has a chance to stick at shortstop, thanks to his smooth actions, footwork, body control and soft hands. If he has to move off the position, it will be because his arm is a tick light and he might not have elite quick-twitch mobility. If he moves, he should fit at either second base or third base as a strong defender. Like all Stanford commits, Bates could be a tough sign. Palo Alto High, his alma mater, is directly across the street from Stanford’s campus.

Owen Paino

Paino is a 6-foot-3, 205-pound shortstop and lefthanded hitter who became one of the top players in the 2024 class as an underclassman thanks to his size and well-rounded baseball instincts. He’s a relaxed hitter at the plate who tracks pitches well, controls the zone and has a chance for above-average raw power, though he struggled to perform during the 2023 showcase circuit against the top pitchers in the class. Paino doesn’t have elite bat speed but has the size and strength to hit plenty of home runs at physical maturity and has always shown the sort of approach and swing decisions that should lead to strong on-base percentages. His offensive upside will ultimately depend on the quality of his hit tool, which is one of the biggest questions scouts now have with him. Paino is a fluid and graceful defender at shortstop who has reliable hands, smooth footwork and an advanced internal clock. He makes all the plays on balls he can get to, but he’s more of a slow-twitch athlete who is a below-average runner underway and might not have the quickness necessary to stick up the middle in the long run. He can throw from multiple angles with above-average arm strength and has above-average defensive tools for third base. Paino is committed to Mississippi.

D’marion Terrell

Terrell is a standout athlete to dream on with exceptional bat speed in the lefthanded batter’s box and plenty of foot speed and present strength with a 6-foot-3, 206-pound frame. He didn’t play in many high-profile events during the summer showcase period but flashed his hitting ability last fall and has been scouted more heavily this spring in Alabama. He has some of the best pure bat speed in the prep class, with a mechanically sound lefthanded swing that should lead to big-time power potential. Still, he’s raw as a hitter and needs many more reps against high-level velocity and secondaries. Terrell tends to pull out and swing over the top of average breaking pitches now, but he’s shown enough electricity in flashes in short stints for scouts to dream of his development as a hitter. He’s a plus runner now who has turned in double-plus run times in the 60-yard dash and has above-average arm strength that should give him a chance to play all three outfield positions. He probably fits best in a corner given his size and the fact that he could slow down in the future, but scouts have also raved about his defensive ability at first base. Terrell is committed to Auburn, but his physical tools and upside could have him drafted in the first three rounds.

Mason Russell

Russell is one of the top prospects in the Four Corners region of the country for the 2024 class and combines a solid pitching frame, clean delivery and impressive feel to spin the baseball into one appealing projection starter package. Listed at 6-foot-1, 185 pounds, Russell added some impressive strength and definition to his body over the offseason and had an up-and-down spring that included a standout no-hit performance at USA Baseball’s National High School Invitational. In other outings, his stuff ticked down and he got hit around. He’s a solid mover on the mound who throws from a high three-quarters arm slot and will pitch in the low 90s early in outings before dipping into the upper 80s as his starts progress. He mixes in two breaking pitches, including a low-80s slider and mid-to-upper-70s curveball, both of which have high spin rates and above-average potential. He also has a mid-80s changeup that is a distant fourth offering for now. Like his velocity, Russell’s command will come and go, and he tends to be scattered overall, which leads to fairly wide ranges of opinions from the scouting community. He’s an Arizona commit who could benefit by adding more polish and track record in college but is viewed by many as a top-five rounds talent.

Duncan Marsten

Marsten generated buzz as one of the top pitchers in the 2024 class as he entered his sophomore year at Harvard-Westlake, but he missed that 2022 season with Tommy John surgery. After recovering, he has once again shown top-end pure stuff and moved up draft boards early this spring after flashing huge stuff. A 6-foot-4, 215-pound righthander, Marsten has already touched 99 mph with his fastball and has flashed a pair of above-average secondary pitches with a low-80s slider and mid-80s fading changeup. His fastball velocity has been inconsistent and will touch 97 mph one outing and then be more 91-93 the next. Like his fastball, Marsten’s breaking stuff is not fully consistent yet, but he flashes his slider enough for scouts to dream of an above-average breaking ball in the future. Early feedback from scouts made it seem like Marsten was a clear first-rounder, and while he may have legitimate first-round talent, his inconsistencies and injury history probably make him more of a round two, three or four talent. Marsten is old for the class and will be 19 on draft day and an eligible sophomore in 2026 if he makes it to campus at Wake Forest. He could just as easily be drafted on day one alongside teammate and likely first-rounder Bryce Rainer.

Connor Gatwood

Gatwood is a 6-foot-5, 195-pound righthander with an excellent pitcher’s frame who has trended up significantly with his velocity since 2022. After pitching in the upper 80s, he now has one of the more impressive fastballs in the class and is regularly in the mid 90s. He even touched 98 mph this spring. Gatwood would have a chance to rocket up draft boards, but he dealt with injuries during the spring, including a broken finger in his throwing hand that ended his season. Gatwood has a prototype starter’s frame and throws with a fairly easy operation that starts on the first base side of the rubber and features a high three-quarters slot and crossfire action in his landing. While Gatwood’s fastball has become his calling card, he also showed a hard upper-80s slider that is unusually powerful for a prep breaking pitch and has legitimate plus potential. Like the rest of his arsenal, Gatwood’s changeup has ticked up in velocity over the years and now is thrown in the upper 80s, though he’ll need to make further progress with the pitch for it to become average. He’s a solid strike-thrower who should have average control in the future. Gatwood is committed to Auburn and could be a top-three rounds selection if teams are unfazed by his health status.

Anson Seibert

Seibert is an enormous righthander with a 6-foot-8, 220-pound frame and a power fastball that he uses at a tough downhill angle to overwhelm hitters. He has the sort of stuff that can make him look like the best pitcher in the class in short spurts when he’s near his top-end velocity and throwing strikes, but his fastball can taper off quickly during outings and his control comes and goes. For the most part, he sits in the low 90s with a high-spin fastball that will touch 97 mph and get into the range of 2,600 rpm spin. He also has a high-spin slider in the 2,400 to 2,600 rpm range that flashes two-plane biting action and has above-average potential. Seibert will also throw a mid-80s changeup with a bit of armside fading life and a slower curveball in the mid 70s, but he has less feel for both those pitches and primarily goes to his fastball/slider combination. Seibert has a deliberate, controlled delivery that is more synced up than scouts would expect for a player of his size, though he’ll need to constantly work on his balance and timing to repeat his release point and rein in his long levers. Seibert turns 19 shortly after the draft and will be an eligible sophomore if he makes it to campus at Tennessee.

Casan Evans

Evans is a 6-foot-2, 180-pound righthander who has been an up-arrow prospect over the last three years thanks to a great base of athleticism and velocity that has consistently tracked up and up. He threw a fastball in the 91-93 mph range during the 2023 showcase circuit and has run the pitch up to 95 at peak velocity. Evans’ heater has a bit of armside running life and is backed by a trio of intriguing secondary pitches. He throws both a slider and a curveball, but the pitches are inconsistent and can blend together at times. The slider is typically in the 80-82 mph range with solid spin rates around 2,500 rpm, though the pitch will back up to his arm side at times. Evans throws his curveball in the upper 70s with more deliberate top-down shape that can steal a strike, but the pitch will often hang up in the middle of the zone. His most advanced secondary is probably a 78-82 mph split-changeup with low spin that features impressive diving action. Evans is a scattered strike-thrower, but he’s also a two-way player at Houston’s St. Pius X High who has yet to focus exclusively on pitching. He is committed to LSU and is expected to be a tough sign but has exciting upside and top-four rounds talent.

Tyler Bell

A lean and athletic shortstop with a projectable 6-foot-1, 190-pound frame, Bell established himself as a well-rounded player and solid performer as an underclassman. He’s a patient hitter with a solid eye at the plate from both sides, though there is a bit of length to his swing and it can get steep, which leads to some questions about how he might handle elevated velocity at the next level. Still, he can drive the ball hard and makes a lot of contact in general. Bell should provide average and on-base value as a hitter. He’s a solid defender at shortstop with fluid actions and above-average body control, with above-average arm strength and the ability to throw from multiple angles. While Bell went just 2-for-14 (.143) at Perfect Game’s WWBA World Championship in Jupiter in 2023, he hit a number of balls hard that just didn’t find a gap in the field. He was a standout at the 2024 MLB Draft combine, showing impressive actions at shortstop and solid raw power from both sides in batting practice. Bell is committed to Kentucky and will be 19 on draft day, making him a draft-eligible sophomore in the 2026 class if he makes it to campus.

William Kirk

A lean and wiry lefthander with a 6-foot-2, 190-pound frame, Kirk is one of the more advanced command pitchers in the class and has long stood out for his advanced pitchability and feel to mix and match his arsenal. He carved hitters last summer on the showcase circuit while topping out at around 92 mph and typically pitches in the 87-91 mph range. The fastball plays up thanks to his feel to locate it, and he does have some sink and running action. Like his fastball, Kirk has above-average feel for a pair of secondaries: a slurvy breaking ball in the mid 70s that spins in the 2,300-2,400 rpm range and an upper-70s changeup that is his most consistent swing-and-miss offering. Kirk’s feel to land the changeup is more advanced than most high schoolers, and he’s been throwing it with conviction for a long time, enough to believe it’ll become an above-average pitch as he adds more velocity to his fastball. Nothing Kirk throws currently is plus, but he has a clear starter profile with a mix that could become solid-average across the board if he’s able to grow into more power and velocity. Kirk is committed to Virginia and could be a tough sign.

Jace Souza

The top-ranked prospect out of Hawaii in the 2024 class, Souza is a 6-foot-1, 185-pound outfielder with exciting physical tools. He’s added good weight over the last six months or so and has plus speed and plus raw power, though there are some contact questions and scouts are mixed on the degree to which Souza will tap into that power in games. He has at least an above-average arm and some scouts think it’s a third plus tool which would allow him to profile nicely in right field if he has to move from center. He has a chance to stick in the middle of the outfield and be a solid defensive center fielder. Whoever drafts him will likely let him play there until he proves otherwise. Souza has a similar overall profile to 2023 Phillies third rounder Devin Saltiban and could be drafted in a similar 3-5 round range. He’s committed to Texas Tech.

Anderson French

French is a 6-foot-4, 200-pound catcher who should have a pair of big tools between his plus arm strength and plus raw power. He showcased that power in-game during the 2023 Area Code Games when he pulled a middle-middle 88-mph fastball to right-center for a towering home run. French’s swing is uphill and lofted for fly ball impact, but he has below-average bat-to-ball skills and might be a below-average pure hitter. That would be fine if he’s able to stick behind the plate, though his size would be on the extreme end for the position. He might have the best prep throwing arm of anyone in the class not named Cade Arrambide and that will help him stick there, though there’s some crudeness in the way he moves and receives that he’ll need to clean up. There was enough scouting heat in to see French this spring that it would be unsurprising to see him taken in the third or fourth round for a team that thinks he’ll stick at catcher and make enough contact to tap into his power. If not, French is committed to Virginia Tech where he would be able to prove his hitting chops and refine his receiving in the ACC.

Cade Arrambide

Arrambide entered the spring as the clear top catching prospect in the high school class thanks to a strong showcase circuit performance, plus raw power and tremendous arm strength from behind the plate. Things didn’t go great for the 6-foot-3, 210-pound backstop this spring, as he received consistent down arrow feedback after struggling with swing decisions and in-zone contact against Texas high school competition. Even when Arrambide was performing on the circuit, there was a bit of miss to his game, but he showed enough strength and raw power to the opposite field—including a standout Area Code Games effort with six balls hit harder than 90 mph and two homers—for scouts to think he had a chance to get to 20-25 homers. Now there are more questions about just how often he’ll get the bat on the ball as he faces better and better pitchers. Defensively, Arrambide has huge upside. He’s a loose and agile mover behind the dish despite his size with solid receiving chops and clear 70-grade arm strength that has allowed him to command the running game and record pop times in the low 1.7-second range—elite pop times for a catcher at any level. His arm strength plays up with excellent throwing mechanics and a rapid exchange. Despite those tools, Arrambide has been inconsistent enough behind the plate to the point where some scouts think he’s just a fringy defender. Previously considered a first-round talent, Arrambide might now make it to campus at LSU where he would have a chance to reclaim his top-of-the-class stock by performing and showing more consistency in the SEC.

Rustan Rigdon

Rigdon is a 6-foot, 185-pound switch-hitter and ambidextrous thrower who is one of the most exciting athletes and overall prospects in Georgia. He grinds out at-bats and is a disciplined hitter who will work deep counts, spoil tough pitches and show the patience to take his walks. Rigdon’s swing is more advanced from the left side and he has solid hand-eye coordination and doesn’t swing and miss much. It’s mostly doubles power and he doesn’t project to be a big home run threat, with his value coming more from his on-base skills. Rigdon is a plus runner whose bat has been his calling card, and during the 2024 season he played center field and threw with his left hand after sustaining a right elbow injury during the fall of 2023 that required Tommy John surgery. Rigdon attended the 2024 MLB Draft combine in June and was still not throwing with his right arm at that event, though he did take ground balls at shortstop. Some scouts view him as a long-term second baseman, but he has a chance for an up-the-middle profile in some capacity to go along with his solid table-setting offensive skills. He’s committed to Vanderbilt.

Brendan Lawson

Lawson is the top-ranked Canadian prospect in the 2024 class, though the 6-foot-3, 205-pound shortstop moved to South Carolina for the 2024 spring season. He played for the same P27 Academy that has produced sixth-rounders Alfonsin Rosario (Cubs, 2023) and Logan Wagner (Dodgers, 2022) in each of the last two drafts. Lawson has an intriguing blend of hitting ability and power that has translated to games, with a sweet swing that comes from an unusually high handset. He starts with his hands above his head before drawing them down and back to generate torque as he transfers his weight with plenty of force. Lawson drives his hands through the zone with above-average bat speed and does a nice job sequencing the moving parts to stay on time with extra-base power to all fields now that could turn into plus raw power in the future. He has a well-developed lower half that leads to some questions about whether he’ll stick at shortstop. Lawson’s hands and defensive actions are sound, and his above-average arm strength is enough for the position, though his range and mobility might ultimately make him a better fit for third base. Lawson didn’t play much this spring after dealing with a sinus infection and surgery that lowered his stock a bit. He’s committed to Florida.

Terrence Kiel II

Kiel is a tremendous athlete, which isn’t much of a surprise considering his father was a four-year safety with the San Diego Chargers. Kiel is also a talented wide receiver and cornerback for his high school football team and set the Pace Academy career touchdown record in 2023. His explosive athleticism is obvious on the baseball field, where he’s a 70-grade runner and potentially 70-grade defender in center field thanks to his pure speed and ball-tracking skills. Kiel has plenty of strength in his 6-foot, 180-pound frame. While he might only hit 12-15 home runs annually, his ability to drive doubles and triples into the gaps should inflate his slugging percentages. There are some moving parts to his swing with a decent amount of bat waggle in his load and scouts think he looks like a fringe-average pure hitter. Kiel is a switch-hitter, though his swing is better from the right side and he might wind up dropping the lefthanded swing entirely. He’s expected to be a tough sign out of Texas A&M—the same school his father played football at.

Erik Parker

Parker is one of the younger players in the 2024 class and sticks out right away for his tall, athletic and highly projectable build. Listed at 6-foot-3, 188 pounds, Parker is long and lean with broad shoulders on a high-waist frame. He is a quick-twitch athlete with a ton of space left for significant strength gains to come. There’s a lot of physical upside with Parker, who’s already a plus runner with good body control and a strong arm at shortstop. There’s some length to his actions at shortstop, but he’s better in games than in workouts and throws well on the run. At the plate, Parker is one of the more patient hitters in the class. He has a good eye for the strike zone, takes borderline pitches and works deep counts to take his walks. For a young, long-limbed hitter, Parker doesn’t have too much swing and miss, but he is still learning to sync up his swing and transfer his weight more efficiently. There’s occasional over-the-fence power now with Parker, and if he’s able to make those adjustments, there’s a chance for a significant jump in power once he layers on more strength. He can spray the ball to all fields in batting practice, but has been slightly pull-heavy in games. He is committed to Georgia but is viewed as a top-five round talent.

Jay Abernathy

Abernathy is a quick-twitch athlete with a lean and wiry 5-foot-10, 170-pound frame. He stands out for his running ability, which is consistently a 70-grade tool, and his bat-to-ball skills from the left side of the plate. Abernathy has solid bat speed but he lacks power and is going to be the sort of hitter who slaps the ball to all fields, hits low line drives and ground balls and pressures defenses with his acceleration out of the box. He could grow into double-digit home run power in the future thanks to his bat speed, but he’ll need to add a lot of strength to get to that stage. After earning a strong reputation as a high-level defender who can make acrobatic defensive plays at shortstop as an underclassman, scouts now think he’s more likely to play second base thanks to fringe-average arm strength. His glove work can get a bit rigid at times as well, which could open the door to him moving to the outfield, where he would have more than enough speed for center. Abernathy is committed to Tennessee but is viewed as a top-six round sort of talent.

Michael Ryan

Ryan is a 6-foot, 185-pound shortstop with a short and compact swing. He impressed at Baseball Factory’s All-American game at Globe Life Park in Texas, where he showed plus bat speed from the right side and an ability to hit hard line drives to all fields. Ryan didn’t show a ton of raw power, and he might never be a huge power threat, but he has a chance to be an above-average hitter thanks to his ability to make adjustments and a solid track record against quality competition. There’s a bit of swing and miss in his game that is somewhat surprising given how compact and direct Ryan’s swing has been. Still, his feel for the barrel and rhythm in the box should fare well against pitching at the next level. He’s a plus runner who gets out of the box quickly and has a quick first step that is an asset for him on the bases and in the field, where he has the tools to be a solid-average defender at shortstop with above-average arm strength. Ryan is committed to LSU and has the sort of well-rounded profile that could look extremely appealing with a few years of SEC production under his belt

Cole Gibler

Gibler is a pitchability lefthander with a 6-foot, 175-pound frame. After sitting in the upper 80s and touching 92 during the 2023 showcase season, Gibler has pitched around 90-91 and touched 93 early in the 2024 season. He spins the baseball reasonably well and has a chance for an above-average curveball in the upper 70s, but he’s also introduced a low-80s slider to his repertoire. Gibler mixes in a solid low-to-mid-80s changeup to give himself a solid four-pitch mix. While nothing projects as plus currently, he moves well on the mound with a clean arm slot and has a chance to be an above-average or better strike-thrower. Gibler is committed to Arkansas, and teams might prefer to let him get to campus and add more power to his pitch mix, though he’s not the biggest player and might not have significant physical projection to dream on.

Tyler Head

Head is a projectable, 6-foot-3, 190-pound outfielder with a body and physical tools to dream on. He’s a multi-sport athlete who has also played football and basketball in high school. On the baseball field, he provides plus speed and solid power potential. Head’s swing comes with some moving parts in his load and setup and his bat path can get a bit lengthy and steep at times, but it’s easy to see him growing into more power as he fills out his frame. He was one of the most heavily scouted prep hitters in Florida this spring and some scouts are quite high on his approach and offensive potential with more development. He has solid instincts in center field that could allow him to stick at the position even as he adds strength and mass. Because of his taller frame and tweener profile, Head draws some comparisons to current NC State outfielder and 2024 prospect Eli Serrano III. Head is also committed to NC State and if he reaches campus he’ll be a draft-eligible sophomore in 2026

Jason Flores

Flores is a big and physical 6-foot-2, 210-pound Texas righthander who posted consistently throughout the 2023 showcase circuit and travel ball season. He was also one of the more heavily scouted arms at Perfect Game’s Jupiter tournament—an event where many top arms have already shut down for the year—and pairs a low-90s fastball that has been up to 96 with a slurvy breaking ball in the 78-81 mph range. He has also thrown an occasional 85-87 mph cutter and will mix in a low-80s changeup with soft fading action to lefties. Flores has heavily relied on his fastball and does a nice job attacking the zone with the pitch. He will utilize distinct four- and two-seam variations with solid control of both. His secondary feel needs to improve, but he looks like a workhorse arm who will only throw harder in the near future. Flores is committed to Texas.

Cade Townsend

Townsend is a lean righthander with a 6-foot-2, 180-pound frame who stood out thanks to his projectable frame and feel to spin the baseball. After pitching mostly in the 88-92 mph range and touching 94 during the 2023 showcase circuit, Townsend put together a loud bullpen session at the June draft combine where he threw in the 95-96 mph range and touched 97. While he typically sits in the low 90s, that sort of velocity in the tank will excite teams about his future fastball. He has advanced feel to spin a breaking ball and has a chance for an above-average slider and curveball. The latter is perhaps his more advanced breaking ball now that features powerful biting action and hard finish. He has mixed in a mid-80s changeup that features solid tumbling life and also flashed an 86-87 mph cutter at the combine which gives him an intriguing five-pitch mix. Townsend works from the third base side of the rubber and throws from a high three-quarters slot that gets almost fully over the top at times, and also has a bit of violence with a downer head whack in his finish. That effort might add some reliever risk, but his deep arsenal should give him a chance to start. He’s committed to Ole Miss and will be 19 on draft day, as well as an eligible sophomore in 2026 if he makes it to campus.

Manny Marin

Marin is among the best defensive shortstops in the 2024 class. He pairs silky smooth actions with standout defensive instincts at the position, and was USA Baseball’s 18U national team starting shortstop in 2023. Marin has plus defensive potential at the position and above-average arm strength. He also was second on the team in hitting, though he was primarily buried at the bottom of the lineup during the team’s nine games in Taiwan. Marin has a line drive swing with solid rhythm in the box, but he lacks power now and doesn’t project for much in the future with a small, 6-foot-1, 170-pound frame. He’s old for the class, will be 19 on draft day and if he makes it to campus at Tennessee he’ll be a draft-eligible sophomore. Marin is a glove-first prospect who could improve his stock tremendously if he shows a bit more with the bat in a few seasons in the SEC.

Joshua Whritenour

Whritenour is a 6-foot-2, 195-pound righthander with tons of athleticism and arm speed on the mound. He works from a fairly simple and rudimentary stretch-only operation on the bump but throws with easy plus arm speed from a three-quarters slot. That arm speed should allow him to continue making progress with both his fastball and slider in the future—both pitches that have steadily improved over the last few years. He now sits in the low 90s and has been up to 96-97 at peak velocity with riding life that should allow him to miss plenty of bats at the top of the zone. He also snaps off a mid-80s slider with sharp biting action that has out-pitch potential and two-plane movement. Whritenour will mix in the occasional low-80s changeup as well. He’s got tons of upside with a lively arm that includes some reliever risk, but scouts think Whritenour could also be a tough sign out of his Florida commitment.

Noah Franco

Franco was one of the premium players in the 2025 class before he announced his decision to reclassify to 2024 in the summer of 2023. A California native, Franco plays at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla. and showed exciting two-way potential as an underclassman and a member of USA Baseball’s 18U national team for multiple seasons, though he had a down season as a senior on both sides of the ball. A 6-foot-3, 205-pound lefthanded pitcher, outfielder and first baseman, Franco has tons of physicality now with wide shoulders that suggests much more strength coming in the future. On the mound, he throws a low-90s fastball that has been up to 94 and flashes ability to rip off a high-spin slider and the makings of a solid changeup at 78-82 mph. While he has a solid mix of stuff and athleticism on the mound, scouts might prefer his pro upside as a hitter. He has a fluid and explosive swing at the plate and fires his hands through the zone with violence and intent to do damage. Even with that approach, Franco showed impressive bat-to-ball skills and strike-zone discipline that gives him a well-rounded offensive profile. He can use all fields well and has impressive pull-side power now that should develop into more all-fields, in-game juice as he fills out his large frame. Franco is athletic enough to play a corner outfield position, but he’s a potential plus defender at first base where he moves around the bag with deft footwork and reliable hands. Franco is committed to TCU and entered the spring as a potential first-round talent but now fits more as a day two talent if he’s signable.

Christian Chatterton

Chatterton is a filled out righthander with a 6-foot, 195-pound frame and solid feel for a four-pitch mix. He typically sits in the low 90s with his fastball and has touched 94-95. The pitch features consistent armside running life. Chatterton threw a curveball and slider that blended together in shape at times during the 2023 summer, but early in 2024 he showed a bit more separation with the two pitches and added more power to the slider. The curveball is an upper-70s bender with 11-5 shape and the slider now gets into the mid 80s. He’ll also mix in a changeup around 80 mph, though he has a tendency to choke the pitch with a more exaggerated wrist wrap in the back of his arm action which could impact his touch and feel with it. In general, Chatterton has been a solid strike-thrower. He’s old for the class, will be 19 on draft day and is committed to Auburn where he’ll be a draft-eligible sophomore in 2026 if he makes it to campus. If Chatterton does get to school, he has the stuff and feel for pitching to make an immediate impact on the team’s pitching staff.

Lazaro Collera

Collera jumped up draft boards during the 2023 showcase circuit after he showed a huge velocity uptick, going from the upper 80s and low 90s to a fastball that was sitting 93-96 mph in short bursts and topping out at 98 mph with heavy life and downhill plane. He was positioned to be a top-three round prospect entering the spring, though the Miami-based righthander saw his velocity back up this spring into the 89-92 mph range and he struggled with his performance on the mound. Listed at 6-foot-6, 230 pounds, Collera has an imposing frame and a chance for a plus fastball in the future but he’ll need to be more consistent and bounce back to his 2023 form. Collera throws a low-80s snappy curveball that has above-average potential and impressive top-down finish. He’ll also mix in a slider with more sweeping action in the same velocity range. He has a firm changeup in the upper 80s which isn’t used much. Collera is a Miami commit.

Drew Rerick

Rerick is an extra-large righthander with a 6-foot-5, 230-pound frame and raw stuff to match it. He’s been up to 96-97 mph at peak velocity with his fastball and consistently pitches in the 92-95 mph range. It’s an overpowering heater against high school hitters and has solid riding life that should make it a consistent swing-and-miss pitch at the top of the zone and is the focal point of his arsenal currently. Rerick has also thrown two breaking ball shapes with a harder slider variant being better than a slower curveball that will pop out of his hand at times. He’s mixed in a mid-80s changeup but rarely uses the pitch currently. He has some effort in his delivery and features plenty of depth in the back of his arm stroke before throwing from a high three-quarters slot and carries a bit of reliever risk given his fringy strike-throwing. Rerick is a product of North Dakota—a state that has only produced a handful of high school draft prospects. He has the talent to be the highest-ever drafted prep from the state and fits as an early day two prospect if he’s signable. Rerick is committed to Texas.

Jackson Barberi

Barberi is a projection righthander with a 6-foot-4, 190-pound frame that’s easy to dream on. He pitches with a fastball that sits in the 91-92 mph range and has been up to 97 in 2024 and pairs that with a sweepy slider that has above-average potential with a bit more power and consistency. Barberi’s changeup is a fringe-average pitch in the 78-82 mph range that could help him in a starting role, though strikes questions currently add some reliever risk to Barberi’s profile. He throws with a lower three-quarters arm slot and both his direction to the plate and violence with a head whack in his finish impact his consistency and strikes. He could be a tough sign out of Florida, but there are some teams who view him as an early day two draft talent given his upside potential once he adds more strength to his frame.

Jack Detienne

Detienne is an ultra-lean righthander with a lanky 6-foot-2, 185-pound frame and two loud pitches. There is a bit of effort to his delivery and some length to his arm stroke, but he has been up to 96 mph with his fastball and sits in the low 90s. He has also flashed a high-spin curveball that looks like a potential plus pitch. Pitching for the Southeast-based Nationals team at the Area Code Games, Detienne struck out a pair of batters and walked three in three innings while pitching in the 91-96 mph range. He needs to improve his control to make the most of his velocity as he overthrew and yanked the pitch at times and was a bit scattered overall. His 79-82 mph curveball has excellent bite and three-quarters shape when he hits on it with spin rates in the 2,500-2,600 rpm range. When he gets around the pitch or leaves it up, the breaking ball will hang up a bit and look like more of a fringy or below-average pitch. At its best, it is a breaking ball that induces ugly chases out of the zone. He has also mixed in a low-80s changeup at times but has mostly worked off the fastball/breaking ball combo. Detienne is committed to Xavier.

Adam Haight

One of the top position players on the West Coast, Haight is a 6-foot-2, 190-pound shortstop with a well-rounded package of tools. Haight has done a nice job adding strength since the 2023 showcase season and has a chance for above-average raw power and solid bat-to-ball skills. While he might slide from shortstop to third base in the future, he has the tools to be a solid-average defender at the hot corner with above-average arm strength. He’s also an above-average runner. While Haight might not boast a single plus tool, his well-rounded package could be enough for teams to try and sign him out of an Oregon State commitment.

Myles Bailey

Bailey is a hulking lefthanded slugger with a 6-foot-4, 235-pound frame and some of the best raw power in the class. His frame and lefty raw power have drawn some comparisons to 2022 first-rounder Xavier Isaac, though Bailey at least has a chance to play either third base or a corner outfield position and has a less refined hit tool. While first base is his most likely home in the long run, scouts have praised his athleticism for his size. Bailey has a wide stance with his weight shifted to his back foot before firing a steep, uphill bat path that’s designed for impact in the air. While he has plenty of swing-and-miss, Bailey did a nice job staying within the zone on his swing decisions and showed more than enough in-game impact ability to all fields to live with some strikeouts. He’ll be 19 on draft day and is committed to Florida State, though his 70-grade power potential could make him a top-five round pick.

Michael Torres

Torres is a 5-foot-11, 170-pound outfielder and lefthanded pitcher whose advanced feel for the game stands out and is more impressive now than his physical toolset. He has solid feel to fill up the zone with an upper-80s fastball that gets to 90-91 from the left side and will mix in both a curveball and changeup and will have a chance to do both if he gets to campus at Miami, though his pro upside is greater as a hitter. He has a direct bat path from the left side with strong bat-to-ball skills that lead to plenty of line drives with a sound approach as well as a willingness and ability to use the entire field. Because Torres isn’t a true plus runner he winds up in the “tweener” outfield bucket for many scouts, where he isn’t quite quick enough to feel confident he will stick in center field and doesn’t have the sort of power you’d like to see from a corner outfielder. Because of that he might reach campus at Miami where adding either speed or power—as well as three years of performance in the ACC—will help his profile and allow him to climb draft boards.

Charlie Foster

Foster is a 6-foot-3, 195-pound lefthander who is part of one of the more impressive high school pitching staffs in the country at Brookwood High, which also includes 2024 prospects Jackson Barberi and Clinton Harris. Foster wasn’t at many high-profile events in the 2023 showcase circuit, but was an early up-arrow name for scouts in 2024 thanks to his feel for pitching. He mostly throws his fastball in the 88-90 mph range currently but has touched 92-93 and mixes in an upper-70s breaking ball and low-80s changeup nicely. He has a projectable frame that should add plenty of weight in the future and with that his velocity should tick up as well. Foster is a Mississippi State commit and is expected to be a tough sign.

Mason Brassfield

Brassfield is a 6-foot-4, 190-pound lefthander with a great pitcher’s frame who showed loud stuff throughout the 2023 showcase circuit. He mostly pitches in the 89-92 mph range, but he has gotten his fastball up to 94. The pitch has solid life with carry and a tick of run to his arm side. His control with the pitch is a bit erratic. Brassfield does have a bit of violence in his delivery with a head whack and a fall off to the third base side, but he also provides impressive arm speed from a high three-quarters slot. His best secondary is a low-to-mid 80s slider that has short biting action and spin rates in the 2,400-2,500 rpm range. It is especially effective against lefthanded hitters. Brassfield threw a pair of changeups in his Area Code Games outing, both at 84 mph, and they looked like fine pitches, though it was tough to get a great read of how good the cambio truly is. He looks like the sort of pitcher who will throw harder in the future and already has a solid breaking ball to his name. Brassfield is committed to TCU.

Burke-Lee Mabeus

Mabeus is a big and physical 6-foot-4, 210-pound catcher and switch hitter with power from both sides of the plate and a solid foundation of defensive skill. He’s a vocal catcher who works well with his pitchers and has above-average arm strength and a quick transfer that allows him to record above-average pop times, though he will need to maintain his frame and work on his mobility as he ages to stick behind the plate. Scouts did like his ability to receive the ball throughout the showcase circuit however. He’s a power-over-hit offensive player who is better from the left side of the plate where he can flash huge raw power to the pull side. He’ll need to improve his contact ability to fully tap into that power in games against better pitching at the next level. Mabeus is committed to Oregon and will be a draft-eligible sophomore in 2026 if he makes it to campus. His father, Chris, made one relief appearance in the majors for the Brewers in 2006.

Marc Barnhard

Barnhard is a 6-foot-1, 185-pound righthander with impressive feel to spin the baseball who trended in the right direction with his stuff during the 2024 spring season. After pitching in the upper 80s and touching 92 during the 2023 showcase circuit, Barnhard has more consistently thrown his fastball in the low 90s with impressive raw spin rates for a fastball—in the 2,400-2,600 rpm range. He also has high spin rates on a low-80s slider that flashes solid bite but remains inconsistent at times and will mix in an occasional mid-80s changeup. Barnhard is a solid athlete who moves well on the mound and throws with a three-quarters slot and slight crossfire delivery. He is committed to Texas A&M.

Smith Bailey

Bailey is an extra-large righthander with a 6-foot-6, 205-pound frame that still has more room for strength gains. Bailey throws with an extremely long, extended arm action and is overly scattered at times with all three of his pitches, but he has flashed solid stuff that should continue to tick up and was the most dominant high school pitcher at the MLB Draft combine’s high school game. He pitches in the 89-92 mph range and has been up to 95 with solid arm-side running life and has added more power to a breaking ball that previously had a curveball look in the mid 70s and is now a hard, low-80s swing-and-miss slider. He also has a mid-80s changeup that looks like a strong third pitch for his arsenal. Bailey is committed to Arizona.

Cade Brown

Brown is a 6-foot-2, 190-pound third baseman with big power potential who could be a middle-of-the-order hitter at the next level. He sets up with an upright and even stance with his barrel quietly resting on his shoulder and little to no pre-pitch movement before taking a small stride and firing his hands through the zone with power that plays mostly to the pull side currently. There’s a small hitch in his load that could create some issues and he’ll need to improve his contact vs. secondaries, but he should have more than enough power to profile in a corner. A third baseman now, Brown might slide over to first base or a corner outfield position thanks to his limited range unless he improves his glovework significantly. Brown is committed to Georgia.

Sawyer Strosnider

A 6-foot-2, 190-pound outfielder and first baseman, Strosnider has an exciting toolset that features bat speed, tons of raw power and above-average arm strength. He put on a show in batting practice at the 2023 Area Code Games and showed off plus raw power to the pull side, though he is still on the raw side as a hitter. Strosnider is aggressive with his swing decisions and his bat path gets long and steep which leads to lots of swing and miss, but he has been able to catch up to 90+ mph velocity. Staying balanced with his lower half, within the strike zone on swings and showing a better job tracking and making contact with breaking stuff and off-speed will be keys for his offensive development. He has a litany of exciting tools including plus arm strength, plus raw power, plus speed and a great frame that should only pack on more strength in the future. A center fielder in high school, it would be unsurprising for Strosnider to move to a corner in the future where he should have more than enough power to profile well. Strosnider is committed to TCU and was also a talented high jumper and high school basketball player. He’s expected to be a tough sign and will be 19 on draft day.