78. 34. 49. 19, Sproat - No. Chase DeLauter (20.7), RF, James Madison, Hit: 30/50, Game Power: 30/55, Raw Power: 60/65, Speed: 50/50, Field: 45/50, Throw: 50/50. He's making the big leagues, but I'm not positive it'll be as a starter. Like Dylan Lesko, Pallette looks a lot like Walker Buehler as a slim-framed righty with high-octane plus stuff of the higher-slot, higher-spin, fastball-curveball, attack-at-all-times variety. Grayson Hitt (21.6), LHP, Alabama Close. McDaniel will be a signature part of ESPN's national telecast of the first round of the of the 2021 MLB Draft on Sunday, July 11, from 7 p.m. - 10:30 p.m., showcasing the first MLB Draft held during All-Star Week. I've rounded down on his ranking due to the Tommy John surgery, but I'm just as enthusiastic that Lesko could be the dude you tell your kids about from this draft. Since that breakdown, I acquired some advanced data on both players, and surprisingly, Langford's exit velocities (90th percentile exit velos, max EV, an analog stat for barrels) are better than Crews', but Langford's loft on balls hit at 95-plus mph (a great analog for the loft in their base swings, with an average of about 13 degrees) is 8 degrees, while Crews' is 18 degrees. Can the Lions fix their defense? Realignment chatter: How the Pac-12 holds the key to it all. EDITOR'S NOTE: Here's Part 1 of this introduction to Kiley McDaniel, Items 1-5. Matt Shaw (21.6), SS, Maryland Hit: 30/45, Game Power: 30/55, Raw Power: 60/60, Speed: 50/45, Field: 45/50, Throw: 60/60. For those not familiar with my/FG's approach, we use empirical prospect values, then add them up and that's your farm system value, in dollars. MLB Home Scores Schedule Standings Stats Teams Transactions Druw Jones (18.6), CF, Wesleyan HS (GA), Vanderbilt commit, Hit: 30/60, Game Power: 25/55, Raw Power: 50/60, Speed: 70/70, Field: 60/70, Throw: 70/70. Jacob Melton (21.8), CF, Oregon State, Hit: 30/45, Game Power: 35/55, Raw Power: 55/55, Speed: 60/60, Field: 45/50, Throw: 55/55. Hit: 30/45, Game Power: 30/50, Raw Power: 55/55, Speed: 60/55, Field: 45/50, Throw: 45/45. Has worked for four MLB teams. 47. Robinson is a consensus top-50 recruit for football as a 6-foot-6 tight end who hasn't picked a school yet, but buzz is that it could be coming soon. pic.twitter.com/hXsxoM2c16, 18. Cooper Hjerpe (21.2), LHP, Oregon State, Velo: 90-93 t95, Fastball: 50/55, Curveball: 50/55, Changeup: 50/55, Command: 45/55. These rankings of all 30 organizations were done, for the most part, the same way last year's were. 4. ESPN's Kiley McDaniel says Druw Jones is the top prospect in the 2022 MLB Draft because of a unique combination of present skills and future projection, but there is one college hitter in . FRESH FACES Ranking all 30 MLB systems for 2023 32 NFL players who could change teams this offseason. Kiefer Lord (21.0), RHP, Washington . Garrett Baumann (18.9), RHP, Hagerty HS (FL), UCF commit Friend helped me with a side angle @espn @jones_druw pic.twitter.com/8huUGVhFUG, 2. 1 overall next summer) and Jacob Berry, but Doughty can hit, has some pop and can play almost anywhere defensively. 94. He flies under the radar because of average-ish tools and sharing a lineup with Dylan Crews (who is in the mix for No. . Neal joins Cam Collier and Walter Ford as reclassifying from the 2023 class and projecting to go early. Joon Lee . 2021 MLB draft rankings: There's a No. If you want every draft prospect compared to a big league star, I'm not your draft analyst. I'm harping today on not focusing on what guys can't do, but also look at Gilbert and tell me something he can't do, other than be 6-foot-5. Langford has posted some plus-or-better run times last season and again early this season, so that is an intriguing variable. If he can roll through the minors with strikeout rates under 25%, his upside is right there with Druw Jones: it's very hard to think of players with 70 grades for power, speed and arm strength. Has worked for four MLB teams. And finally, while I'll delay including my 2024 and 2025 rankings until we get a few more weekends to see who makes big jumps, the top candidates to be top-half-of-the-first-round-type pitchers (cross your fingers for their health) in the next two classes are righty Chase Burns (Tennessee), lefty Hagen Smith (Arkansas), righty Brody Brecht (Iowa) and lefty Carter Holton (Vanderbilt) for 2024, while the early returns for the 2025 group point to righty Chase Shores (LSU) and righty Grayson Saunier (Ole Miss). 77. Jackson Baumeister (21.0), RHP, Florida State This, for my money, is the much more important aspect: how good I think the players actually are. Hit: 30/50, Game Power: 30/45, Raw Power: 50/50, Speed: 50/50, Field: 45/50, Throw: 55/55. 45. Scouts will be watching to see how explosive he is at the plate this spring since he has had hip and hand injuries in the past. And it sucks." Brock Porter (19.0), RHP, St. Mary's HS (MI), Clemson commit, Velo: 94-96 t99, Fastball: 60/65, Slider: 55/60, Changeup: 55/60, Command: 40/50. Collier was set to be in the 2023 draft class but reclassified and went to the top junior college in the country. Kiley McDaniel . Scouts wonder what Langford could do in center field if given the chance, and his quicker-than-his-pure-speed run times also suggest he could make better-than-average jumps if/when he does. I've also included FV grades so you can see where those players would slot in your team's overall prospects rankings (AL and NL). Brock Wilken (21.0), 3B, Wake Forest 48. There isn't one generational- or franchise-type talent in this draft, but this class has a solid top tier of players along with strong depth down the board. He has closed well ahead of the draft and made notable adjustments with results to match in the past month or two. Tidwell popped up late in 2020 as a high schooler during the pandemic-shortened season, hitting the upper 90s. In retrospect, there were flags for growth, like that he was often pitching at altitude for Air Force in the Mountain West Conference (he transferred after the season), he's a later-blooming pitcher and he's also a notable hitter with plus raw power. Kiley McDaniel's 2022 MLB draft rankings 2.0 -- Which former MLB star's son soars up our top 150? 32. 2023 MLB draft rankings 1.0: Which SEC slugger is No. 1 overall? Are PSG better off without Neymar in big games? 38. Neto's swing is almost hilarious to watch the first time you see it if you aren't prepared; there are elements of a classic softball swing. Jackson Ferris (18.4), LHP, IMG Academy HS (FL), Ole Miss commit, Velo: 92-94 t96, Fastball: 50/55, Curveball: 50/55, Changeup: 45/50, Command: 40/55. 329m goal: Felix the only men's contender for Chelsea's Goal of the Month, UFC 285's Shevchenko by the numbers: It all adds up to domination, A battle for No. 1? 57. He was trending up after a strong postseason in 2021 alongside Gavin Williams and a sparkling preseason outing for a number of scouting directors (when he had mid-first round buzz), but was suspended for the season due to a PED test. 96. Jacob Miller (18.9), RHP, Liberty Union HS (OH), Louisville commit, Velo: 94-96 t97, Fastball: 60/65, Slider: 55/60 Curveball: 50/55 Changeup: 50/60 Command: 40/55. 43. 19. Fireballing righties Andrew Walters (Miami) and George Klassen (Minnesota) are two other players who I'll mention specifically because I think some will see them on television and wonder why they aren't on this list -- both are also in the 101-125 area. He draws some comps to another recent Arizona high school player in Cubs prospect Brennen Davis for his potential upside in baseball, though Robinson is still pretty raw on the diamond with limited playing history. Hit: 30/45, Game Power: 30/55, Raw Power: 65/65, Speed: 55/55, Field: 50/55, Throw: 50/50. Adam Hachman (18.2), LHP, Timberland HS (MO), Arkansas commit The most famous player in the draft for the second year in a row had shoulder surgery after not signing with the Mets last summer and now is back up to 98 mph while pitching in Indy ball. The Baltimore Orioles have the top prospect for the second year in a row, with third baseman Gunnar Henderson as . Velo: 95-98 t100, Fastball: 65/70, Slider: 50/60, Command: 35/50. 29. With robo umps likely on the way to MLB, Rushing is good enough defensively to leave him back there. Horton was about 50 slots below this ranking at the end of the regular season -- then he went on a tear, dominating the whole postseason. Saw IMG again yesterday and Elijah Green @elijahgreen1204 went deep in his first AB on an 88 mph fastball away pic.twitter.com/vBIEaBQoAf, 8. 21. Fantasy baseball rankings for 2023 points leagues . The days of not drafting prep players because they're short have been over for awhile, it's time to get on board. Kevin McGonigle (18.8), SS, Monsignor Bonner HS (PA), Auburn commit The son of Carl has elite physical tools with good power projection and solid defensive chops. Malcolm Moore (18.9), C, McClatchy HS (CA), Stanford commit, Hit: 25/50, Game Power: 30/55, Raw Power: 55/55, Speed: 45/45, Field: 40/50, Throw: 50/50. Ryan Lasko (21.0), CF, Rutgers Luke Shliger (21.8), C, Maryland Facebook; Twitter; . In the past two springs and summers, he has faced excellent competition but has had worrying swing-and-miss rates. McDaniel's Mock Drafts, Top 100 prospects and MLB Draft storylines are available on ESPN.com. Brandon Barriera (18.3), LHP, American Heritage HS (FL), Vanderbilt commit, Velo: 93-96 t98, Fastball: 55/60, Slider: 55/60, Curveball: 50/55, Changeup: 50/60, Command: 40/50. Justin Crawford (18.5), CF, Bishop Gorman HS (NV), LSU commit, Hit: 25/55, Game Power: 25/45, Raw Power: 45/55, Speed: 80/80, Field: 50/60, Throw: 45/45. Drew Bowser (21.8), 3B, Stanford Lastly, if you're a late-comer to this process: Welcome! There are plenty of notable, volatile names to monitor on the prep side, with these four standing out to me: righty Charlee Soto (ranked 33rd), shortstop Adrian Santana (48th), lefty Cameron Johnson (60th) and center fielder Duce Robinson (84th). They seem likely to be offered second- or third-round-type money given their body of work, but their stock won't move much until draft day, so I opted to instead include some other players, but you can call Taylor and Wiggins Nos. Prospect Rankings. "It's a dying breed. J.R. Ritchie (19.0), RHP, Bainbridge HS (WA), UCLA commit, Velo: 91-94 t96, Fastball: 50/55, Slider: 50/60, Changeup: 50/60, Command: 45/55. Which players could finish the season on a different team? 43. I didn't like him much last summer, but he has made huge strides since then and could move quickly relative to other prep pitchers. Carter Graham (21.8), 1B, Stanford Cross doesn't quite have the exciting talent you want to see from a top pick, but he looks to be one of the quicker movers among the college hitters. Think of Crews as a fully optimized power hitter who has tailored all facets of his approach to tap into that skill. I saw my new 3rd prospect in the draft Stillwater HS (OK) shortstop Jackson Holliday last night. Join or start a league for free >>. Who will win each 2023 conference tournament? Kiley McDaniel ranks the best prospects and farm systems in baseball. Charlee Soto (17.8), RHP, Reborn Christian HS (FL), UCF commit There's relief risk, but the components here are so good he could still go as high as the comp round or in the third- or fourth-round for a well-over-slot bonus. We identify the pitchers in MLB who have what it takes to be truly elite this season. Brandon Sproat (22.8), RHP, Florida 1 overall? 1 overall? Florida A&M Rattlers. 38. He's the heart and soul of the best college team I've ever seen, and I'd much rather have him a little overzealous with the trash talk than try to get a low-energy guy to act like he cares. Brayden Taylor (21.0), 2B, TCU. Worked 91-93 t94, SL flashed +, CH was avg. Projecting the NCAA men's hockey tournament field. 9. 7d Kiley McDaniel. 88. Kiley McDaniel: In general, our system for grading the farm systems highly values top 200 types and has the depth (40s) as very low value. arm bar causing problems w/timing & up/inAfter that, he adjusted and hit well, including a HR off of Hubbart on a FB up/in: https://t.co/I7zrniKXak pic.twitter.com/saOLqAckDq, Hit: 30/50, Game Power: 30/55, Raw Power: 55/60, Speed: 45/45, Field: 40/50, Throw: 50/50. Now for the good: He has the best current hit/power/pitch selection combo in the whole draft and might even project to be top five in that regard when all is said and done. In a feature on Brandon Barriera and the future of pitching, I pointed out the awful track record of the prep pitcher who gets the top bonus in a draft class. He has performed well, facing 20-to-21-year-old pitchers. Max Anderson (21.3), 3B, Nebraska 66. C.J. I don't think he'll have any trouble in the lower minors and might just waltz his way into a big league rotation, but he's at least a really useful utility arm who can do anything you need. Roch Cholowsky (18.2), SS, Hamilton HS (AZ), UCLA commit Saw Druw Jones tonight (son of Andruw), my top prospect for the 2022 draft.Hostile road crowd and faced 90-93 mph from Georgia State commit Brady Jones.Amidst chants of "overrated" he hits a rocket dead central. Liam Peterson (18.0), RHP, Calvary Christian HS (FL), Florida commit This (and some recent times to first on ground balls that scouts have shared) suggests he's a 60- or 65-grade runner with the instincts/feel to post some 70-grade run times. 1 overall? 1 ranking for the first time in nearly two years after a 4-3 loss to Baylor on Feb. 19 . 40. He also took on a much bigger challenge than he needed by playing at IMG when he could've played typical high school competition. Kiley McDaniel's 2022 MLB draft rankings 1.0 Skip to main content Skip to navigation Presented By > ESPN Search You have reached ESPN's Australian edition. Jung is similar to his brother, Rangers prospect Josh, in that, while at Texas Tech, they both had mature frames, untapped raw power, excellent stat lines and some questions about their defense. Fernando Tatis Jr. on Tuesday played his first game for the San Diego Padres in nearly 17 months. We've seen this from Skenes only one time, but scouts are buzzing that Skenes vs. Dollander will be a debate all the way to draft day. Colin Houck (18.8), SS, Parkview HS (GA), Mississippi State commit ESPN Insider NBA Draft Analyst since 2002; Writes ESPN's NBA Draft Top 100 and Lottery Mock Draft; Follow on Twitter. Myles Naylor (18.1), 3B, St. Joan of Arc HS (CAN), Texas Tech commit Peyton Pallette (21.1), RHP, Arkansas, Velo: 93-96 t98, Fastball: 55/60, Curveball: 60/65, Changeup: 45/50, Command: 40/50. 2022. By Kiley McDaniel Friday, February 18, 2022 ESPN After ranking the top 100 prospects heading into the 2022 MLB season, it's time to turn our attention to each team's farm system as a whole. 54). Below is video from his first workout for teams, then he was even better at the MLB combine, showing mid-90s heat and a plus-plus slider. February 19, 2023. Who will win each 2023 conference tournament? Kiley McDaniel's 2022 MLB draft rankings 2.0 -- Which former MLB star's son soars up our top 150? There's a nonzero chance that prospects from the conference are the first five players off the board come July, as they represent six of the top seven in my rankings right now. Brown is unique in being a first-round talent who needs a complete swing overhaul in pro ball. 14 on my top 100 prospects list) has some similarities to Langford in swing mechanics and this hit/power tradeoff; Walker's loft on balls hit 95-plus mph is 11 degrees, and his exit velos are near the top of the scale. 65. 1 story of . Owen Murphy (18.8), RHP, Riverside Brookfield HS (IL), Notre Dame commit, Velo: 92-94 t96, Fastball: 55/60, Slider: 50/55, Curveball: 55/60, Changeup: 40/50, Command: 40/55. Phillips would be sophomore eligible in Fayetteville because of his age, and the Razorbacks know how to develop arms, so there's no wrong decision here. Justin Campbell (21.3), RHP, Oklahoma State, Velo: 90-93 t96, Fastball: 45/50, Curveball: 45/55, Changeup: 50/55, Command: 45/55. 20h. . 1 farm system in baseball by Keith Law at The Athletic, and rated sixth by Kiley McDaniel at ESPN. Harrington is the favorite in this draft of some pitching development types. Tanner Witt (21.0), RHP, Texas Klassen will regularly hit 100 mph, and some scouts see Ben Joyce potential in him, but he's a little too one-dimensional at the moment. I think at least one team that targets these types of high-upside talents (the Rangers, Padres and Royals are among the teams that often chase this sort of player) will offer him a seven-figure bonus, but it's too early to know how much exactly and if that will be enough for him to forgo football with NIL options also a factor. His content appears regularly on ESPN.com, including analysis exclusive for ESPN+ subscribers. He is an 80-grade runner who is a plus defender in center field with plus contact skills and plus pitch selection -- but his power is below average. Fresh IFA signing Derniche Valdez, a shortstop from the . Barrett Kent (18.7), RHP, Pottsboro HS (TX), Arkansas commit Jace is a lefty bat with a unique hand move that trades power for contact, and I think he's fringy but fine defensively at second and third base. Hit: 30/45, Game Power: 30/55, Raw Power: 60/60, Speed: 60/60, Field: 45/50, Throw: 60/60. Andrew Wiggins (18.8), CF, Heritage Christian HS (IN), Indiana commit Gavin Grahovac (18.5), CF/C, Villa Park HS (CA), Texas A&M commit He's almost certainly a reliever, but the pieces here are among the best in the draft. Here's the two hits, a slo-mo blast from double-barrel BP, and some infield work: pic.twitter.com/TtkWVrGxpu, Hit: 35/50, Game Power: 40/55, Raw Power: 60/60, Speed: 40/40, Field: 40/50, Throw: 50/50. There's a lot of depth to the college hitter group that will dominate the first round, but not many players with a reasonable shot to be impact, All-Star level pros. Cross has held serve in that top group of guys for the past 12 months. 8. Luke Keaschall (20.9), SS, Arizona State 3 overall, followed by Waldrep (No. Jett Williams is fun as hell, just watch. Landen Maroudis (18.6), RHP, Calvary Christian HS (FL), North Carolina State commit Oklahoma lost the No. 9d ESPN. I also pointed out in my latest ranking of the big league aces, that half of those aces have had Tommy John surgery, leading me to believe that those destined for aceness aren't really slowed down by the procedure. Team-by-team top 10 lists: NL | AL , 68. I saw him strike out two different players with each of his four pitches this spring, perfectly showing his wide base of above-average traits. Aidan Miller (19.0), 3B, Mitchell HS (FL), Arkansas commit. Thomas Harrington (21.0), RHP, Campbell, Velo: 91-94 t96, Fastball: 45/55, Slider: 50/55, Curveball: 45/50, Changeup: 55/60, Command: 45/55. Women's Champ Week predictions: Which teams will win the auto bids in all 32 conferences? . For some scouts, Clark is the top prospect in this draft because he's a slam-dunk center fielder with enough offensive potential (plus hit tool and 20-homer upside) and explosiveness to justify waiting a bit longer for a prep player to develop. Teams now better understand why this fastball shape and arm slot work, and he's above average at basically everything he does, along with a sparkling stat line this year. Here's the 2023 mlb draft order. 11. He had a solid freshman year but came out late this season because of shoulder soreness. 2023 MLB draft rankings 1.0: Which SEC slugger is No. There are some signs of life though. 61. Close. 65. He's another guy who won't elicit backflips in the draft room when you pick him, but you're getting a big leaguer, probably a solid one, and soon. 67. Updated after the trade deadline and the 2022 MLB Draft, the Mets have been ranked 5th by ESPN behind the Baltimore Orioles, the Cleveland Guardians, the Tampa Bay Rays and the Pittsburgh Pirates. I'll bet there's a couple really good players in that group. 1 overall? Blake Mitchell (18.9), C, Sinton HS (TX), LSU commit His asking price wasn't met around this area last year, then he added a new plus cutter this spring that could get him into the compensation round. Maui Ahuna (21.3), SS, Tennessee Has worked for four MLB teams. DeLauter was a scout and draft model favorite after a huge coming out party on the Cape last summer. 78). 19, Sproat - No. 64. Kiley McDaniel covers MLB prospects, the MLB Draft and more, including trades and free agency. He looked like a top-15 pick in one outing this spring (at Florida) but mostly a late-first to compensation-round pick otherwise because of his reliever risk. I'm still hesitating because prep pitchers as a group scare me, but Barriera is the best of the bunch who is currently healthy. Parker Messick (21.7), LHP, Florida State, Velo: 89-93 t95, Fastball: 45/50, Curveball: 45/50, Changeup: 55/60, Command: 45/55. Ralphy Velazquez (18.0), C, Huntington Beach HS (CA), Arizona State commit 69. Crews also sees more pitches and has better pitch selection (as measured by chase rate) than Langford, all geared toward getting the chance to do damage. There is some name, image and likeness/transfer portal influence, as two of the six transferred into the conference from mid-majors, but it's also not that surprising that the entire top 10 is either playing at or committed to the SEC and the ACC. Hunter Owen (21.3), LHP, Vanderbilt. George Wolkow (17.5), 3B, Downers Grove North HS (IL), South Carolina commit 22. Wyatt Crowell (21.7), LHP, Florida State Clubs with good hitting development are lining up around this point of the draft. Kiley McDaniel: I was at the East Coast Pro showcase this past week, so I'm updating the draft rankings this week, along with some pro adjustments while Eric is at Area Codes and the PG. Skip to main content Skip to navigation > ESPN Search MLB Home Spring Training Scores. Friday is 1 yr TJ anniv. . Jonny Farmelo (18.8), RF, Westfield HS (VA), Virginia commit, 56. 98. Hunter Dietz (18.3), LHP, Calvary Christian HS (FL), Arkansas commit 7d Kiley McDaniel. This guy is going to be the first non-reliever to the big leagues in this draft, and I think he'll stay there for a decade. Watch the stars of tomorrow all season long. Zion Rose (18.0), C, IMG Academy HS (FL), Louisville commit His Stanford commitment makes him a tough sign, but there are some similar elements to Kevin Parada at the same stage and a handful of teams are thinking about paying up to sign him. MLB draft rankings. Teams with slightly different priorities will look more at the positive and have him about 10 slots higher than I do. 50. Luke McNeillie (18.3), RHP, Milton HS (GA), Florida commit 5h Kiley McDaniel. Christian Knapczyk (21.5), SS, Louisville 8d Pete Thamel. 47. Porter sometimes looks like a top-10 overall pick with three plus pitches and solid strike throwing. Kiley McDaniel covers MLB prospects, the MLB Draft and more, including trades and free agency. You can check out more on the Future Value (FV) system, the scouting scale, and see where these players could slot into a top 100 or your team's prospect list. Michael Carico (20.9), C, Davidson February 20, 2023. Noble Meyer (18.4), RHP, Jesuit HS (OR), Oregon commit MLB draft rankings. He's not a slam-dunk shortstop, but he's getting to almost every ball and getting it over to first however he needs to do it. 37. I'm worried those traits might decline due to his size and position, while his bat speed and chase rates aren't the type I like to bet on with an early pick. The scouts I speak with slightly prefer Langford as a prospect now, and I agree with them, but this battle will go back and forth all spring and you could easily take all this information and decide you prefer Crews. No. On the right day, you might write down "George Springer" in your notes while watching Bolte, but he's also a shorter-track-record prep hitter with some swing-and-miss concerns, so you're getting a full scoop of risk with your bowl full of upside. 66. This explains why Crews excels with a swing designed to make the most of his skill set (lift the ball more at the expense of some contact), while Langford's simpler swing means more contact (Langford's whiff rates are lower) with more balls hit at line-drive launch angles that don't look to the eye to be the moon shots you'd expect from a classic power hitter. 31. The upside is enticing, but there are also shades of Kameron Misner and Brad Zimmer, so he makes sense for most clubs in this range of the draft. 32 NFL players who could change teams this offseason. I'm listing both of these prospects as center fielders, because I think they'll both be sent out there to start pro ball, and both do have a chance to stick, but a corner outfield spot is the most likely outcome for both of them. Arjun Nimmala (17.8), SS, Strawberry Crest HS (FL), Florida State commit Thomas White (18.7), LHP, Phillips Academy HS (MA), Vanderbilt commit Top 30 by Team. 3 Tennessee suspends baseball coach Vitello. For reference, one analyst I spoke with compared this new version of Skenes to former Cy Young winner Corey Kluber because of the elite sweeping slider, solid control and good fastball. I'm still a bit dubious about Johnson because there is reliever risk, but he was up to 99 mph with a plus slider and strong strike-throwing in his season debut, so he could also pitch his way into the first round and make me look silly for doubting him. 100. Are PSG better off without Neymar in big games? And both showed more control (throwing it over the plate) than command (hitting specific spots) while doing so. I included the tool grades here for the top tiers of players so you can see plainly how elite some of these players are, even comparing them to tool grades on the minor league top 100. 54. 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Has worked for four MLB teams. Gavin Cross (21.3), RF, Virginia Tech, Hit: 30/55, Game Power: 35/55, Raw Power: 60/60, Speed: 50/50, Field: 45/50, Throw: 50/50. Jake Misiorowski (20.2), RHP, Crowder JC (MO), LSU commit, Velo: 97-99 t101, Fastball: 70/80, Slider: 60/70, Command: 35/45. 3. 7. He'll sit 94-97 at times (normally settles a bit lower) as a sinker/slurve type, both flashing plus. 21. 17. 36. 14. Phillips had Tommy John surgery this spring but looked to be going around picks 25-40 before that. His power output has been low enough that some clubs that really emphasize it aren't on him much, while others that value the contact/speed/defense skill set are certain that Bradfield will be a solid big leaguer. NFL draft questions for teams in the top 10: Will the Colts trade up? I'm totally sold on his plus makeup and that he'll stick at third base. 86. He went on a tear for the ages in the second half and has markers for continued growth (Wisconsin-born as Northern prospects tend to develop later, young for the class, hit-first profile), along with the chops to play a decent second base, but the upside is limited by his fringy power. Trent Caraway (19.2), SS, JSerra Catholic HS (CA), Oregon State commit 26. Gonzalez is a 6-foot-2, lefty-hitting shortstop with a track record going back to high school and a strong 2022 performance when he posted a .273/.405/.558 slash line with 18 homers, 50 walks and 32 strikeouts. MLB Home Scores Schedule Standings Stats Teams Transactions Travis Sykora (19.1), RHP, Round Rock HS (TX), Texas commit. The fastest hands in the draft also come with some contact concerns because he also has the noisiest swing in the draft. Drew Burress (18.5), CF, Houston County HS (GA), Georgia Tech commit Thompson is also playable at second base, so he has some vibes like Dodgers prospect Michael Busch. 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