A highly-touted high school arm, Jerzembeck is one of the more intriguing arms in this draft class. The fastball velocity has been primarily 92-94 mph, though he has touched 97 MPH this fall with added strength and a considerable velocity jump. And there's plenty of room to add strength to his frame. His best offering is a potential plus curveball with great depth and spin rates topping 2,900 RPM's in the high-70's. Has a good feel for a developing change-up, as well. Jerzembeck has a bit of effort to his delivery, though he projects an ultra-physical righty with starter traits.

An unfortunate arm injury derailed Hess in 2023 during his breakout, but scouts are still high on the upside. A decorated midweek starter for the Crimson Tide as a true freshman, Hess features a unique high-spin fastball with both impressive ride through the zone and arm-side bore. As a freshman he threw it close to 50 percent of the time, a metric that should tick back as he develops. Either way, it's a potential plus pitch as a pro, already brushing 97 in-game. Hess is comfortable throwing an average slider, though most believe it's his big, banger curveball that will ultimately be his true weapon. A big, slurvy bender, Hess throws the curve 83-85 mph with intent and snap. As he learns to command and pitch backwards with the pitch, it projects plus as a swing-and-miss offering. The changeup is probably his third-best pitch with significant fading action into righties. Hess may elect to ditch the slider as he develops, or work to craft it into a solid average fourth offering. This is an arm with the potential for three plus pitches if it all breaks right. Top of the rotation upside.

Morlando might be the most physically imposing high school bat in the 2024 class with exceptional bat speed and high contact rates to boot. Morlando has long had the bat speed to out-slug his peers, but it's his mature approach and willingness to take the walk that has scouts raising eyebrows. Defensively, Morlando projects an average corner outfielder where his average speed and solid average throwing arm fit nicely. So long as he doesn't outgrow his athleticism and force his profile to first base, this is a high, high-level bat that teams will covet in the first round.

Kurtz burst onto the scene as a true freshman posting some of the most impressive batted-ball and swing-decision metrics of anyone during the 2022 college baseball season. While those figures regressed a tick in 2023, he was still every bit the impact bat the Demon Deacons relied on in the middle of their order. Some evaluators believe Kurtz may be the best hitter in the 2024 class, and that's saying a lot considering his imposing size, strength and power-corner archetype. Kurtz has double-plus raw power, as well as a potential above average hit tool with a willingness to take his walks. Kurtz is an average runner underway with solid baseball instincts and the ability to impact the game on the base paths if you don't pay attention to him. Kurtz has a chance to anchor a big league lineup for a long, long time.

Oschell was a dynamic long-reliever for the Blue Devils in 2023, pitching several multi-inning outings and dominating the opposition with a fastball that missed a ton of bats, peaking at north of 98 mph. Oschell will sits 94-96 in shorter outings and the fastball has a ton of life at the of the zone. His secondaries are still a work in progress, but this is a pro body and a good athlete. It's without question an impact arm at the next level. Determining the role will be the key.

Santucci is an impressive two-way player for the Blue Devils with a real shot to stick on the mound or in the outfield. That said, he has struggled to stay healthy at times in his Duke career, something evaluators are monitoring closely as July approaches. Most scouts, however, like him on the mound. The fastball features good riding shape up to 95, sitting 91-93 later in outings. His slider shows good depth and can be tough for hitters to read off his fastball with late, deep break. The changeup is also promising with fading action away from righty bats, though he's still ironing out feel for the pitch. That said, Santucci has a conviction and willingness to throw the pitch whenever he wants. There's a fringier curveball in there too, but for now he's primarily a three-pitch lefty with more projection ahead of him and a track record of pitching big innings in the ACC.

Hurd has the makings of a potential number one overall pick with a strong mixture of size, athleticism and pure stuff on the mound. He battled a back injury during his freshman campaign at UCLA, but a now-healthy Hurd has his sights set high at LSU. Still reasonably green on the mound, Hurd can rush it up to 96, sitting 92-94 over most extended innings. His best pitch is the slider, and it's a banger. Hurd can induce north of 3000 rpm on his breaking ball, featuring strong depth and some sweep as well. He's more than willing to throw it too, posting rates around 30% thus far. Hurd also throws a deeper curveball in the upper-70s with tremendous depth and a ton of sweep. It projects a true plus curveball. If Hurd can stay healthy and the velocity continues to tick up like many expect it will, it's top-of-the-rotation upside.

Sinnard is a monster of a man measuring in at 6-foot-8-inches. He's an imposing righty with an extremely high arm slot. The result is a fastball with considerable hop in the zone, though the benefits of that shape are a bit diluted since the vertical approach angle steepens the path of the ball. Sinnard will grab 95 on occassion, though he's more commonly 91-92. The slider is a dynamic weapon with considerable depth and an extreme tunnel off the fastball. Sinnard's best weapon might be an upper-70s curveball that possesses significant depth, a pitch that plays well off his heater, especially when buried in the dirt, eliminating any hump that may be present. Sinnard checks a lot of interesting metric boxes. With his three-pitch arsenal and pitch-mirroring characteristics, he's got a chance to start at the next level.

When it comes to power in the 2024 draft class, Burke may hold the crown. Mammoth juice and mammoth bat speed from the left side, Burke hits some of the longest homers you'll see in Knoxville. He's a reasonably good hitter though, though he's susceptible to offspeed pitches at times. Burke is definitely a first baseman moving forward, lacking the throwing arm to stick behind the plate at the next level. But this is an impact stick that could anchor lineups for years.

Moore was a big get for Stanford in 2022. He's got plenty of power, with a smooth and condensed load to go with it. Very good hitter and solid behind the dish, as well. Most believe, because of the bat specifically, He'll be extremely young for the 2024 draft and may elect to continue his education at Stanford, but scouts love the makeup and upside with the bat.

Mullinax is a tool shed with a power/speed combination that is certainly tough to come by. The bat speed here is impressive with notable pull-side power as a left-handed hitter, but more hitterish from the right. Mullinax has plus, maybe even plus-plus speed and projects to stay in centerfield. He features a plus throwing arm that can play in any spot and be a huge weapon as well. A patient hitter that lacks much swing-and-miss in his game, scouts like the approach and his willingness to get on-base and use his wheels to create chaos. Mullinax had a quieter summer by his standards in 2022, but most believe the lack of slug was more of an enigma instead of any sort of indicator of what his eventual profile will be. Another five-tool potential guy.

Ultra-physical right-handed bat. Does a phenomenal job keeping his hands inside and using his core strength to create unreal bat speed. Jordan uses the whole field really well and rarely sells out for pullside power. It's a line-drive oriented swing, gap-to-gap with authority. Jordan is a plus runner with an average arm from the outfield. He's had a big freshman fall at Mississippi State for the Bulldogs and has a chance to develop into an impact bat over two seasons in the SEC.

Silva is a pure shortstop with quiet, fluid actions on the dirt and an absolute cannon across the diamond. He's a good hitter with strong bat-to-ball skills who works up the middle of the field. He'll continue growing into his pro body and will begin hitting the ball harder in due time. As for now, he's a good defensive prospect with a strong ability to hit.

Diaz was a highly-recruited prospect with a good hit tool and the athleticism to play anywhere on the field. He's likely a second baseman long term where his fringy arm won't be tested so much. Diaz will likely always be a hit-over-power guy with enough power to sneak a handful out to his pull-side, but his average-or-better tools everywhere else on the field really elevate his profile. He's the type of guy who plays a decade at the next level, improving the team in some capacity each night.

There's a lot of tools here and he's extremely physical. Bat speed and game power is present and the bat-to-ball skills against advance competition is solid. Smith's bat will be the calling card as he develops. A solid runner for his size, Smith is likely a third baseman long-term where his athleticism and hands should serve him well. Others believe the athlete is special enough to handle shortstop, but he's already been packing on muscle on campus. Smith can really fill up a scouting report and has a chance to be one of the premier college hitter available in the 2024 class.

Benge is an accomplished two-way player with a lean, wiry frame and twitchy, explosive actions in every part of his game. There's considerable projection remaining here, but the present impact exists with loud exit velocites at the plate and low-90s velocity on the bump. Benge missed his true freshman campaign in 2022 recovering from Tommy John surgery, but returned in 2023 like a bat out of hell pummelling baseballs and providing value all over the field. He's got the tools to become a Top 50 pick if the polish follows his natural ability as we trend toward July 2024.

Waldschmidt began his college career at Charleston Southern where he immediately made a name for himself, but transferred to Kentucky in 2023 where his game really took off. Waldschmidt is a strong runner who takes solid routes to the ball in the field and has at least an outside shot of sticking in centerfield at the next level, so long as a more premium defender doesn't shift him to left. At the plate, there's sneaky raw power here and Waldschmidt makes a lot of contact. He's a good blend of polish and punch at the dish. He's also a threat on the basepaths. This is a well-rounded player who could stick up the middle and be an asset while on base. He's got a shot at becoming a top-three round guy.

Dreilling has been a lineup regular in left field since his true freshman campaign and has shown promise with the bat. He's a left-handed hitter with an all-fields approach and solid bat-to-ball skills. There's pull-side juice too. Dreilling is a solid average runner with an athletic gait and figures to stick in left field as a pro.

DeBarge burst onto the scene in 2023 in a big way anchoring a potent ULL lineup with thump, speed and a subliminal approach at the plate. DeBarge comes packed in an explosive, tightly-wound middle-infield profile. He's got extremely quick hands and shoots the ball to all fields making tons of contact. It's a super-balanced profile at the plate with potential impact at the next level. He's a solid average runner, maybe even a tick better than that with fantastic instincts on the basepaths. DeBarge may be forced to second or third base at the next level be a more premium defender, but for now he handles the position admirably.

DeMartini has a thunderous bat and middle-of-the-lineup juice. He's a strong infielder with versatility. DeMartini has some swing and miss in his game, though he doesn't expand the zone as much as the prototype thumper generally does. Developing his in-zone bat-to-ball skills will be important as he ages, but there's the makings of a power-corner infielder here.

Evans has starter traits with a smooth operation and the ability to hold velocity over multiple innings that has scouts excited. The fastball can tickle the low-90s, though he's primarily been a tick below that in extended outings. His best secondary is a curveball with consistent shape that projects to be an above average weapon as he matures.

Schrier was a big ticket item in 2021 as a prep, but went unselected amid high signing bonus demands. That said, he had plenty of suitors calling for his services. Schrier is a bit of a do-it-all infielder. He's posts healthy contact rates, healthy exit velocities and covers every pitch type all whilst refusing to expand the zone. He handles breaking balls particularly well compared to his peers. Schrier likely figures to be a second or third baseman at the next level where his bigger body, average speed and average throwing arm will play best. If he continues on his current path, Schrier could be an above average, maybe even a plus hitter with solid average power at the next level. It's not easy to find second basemen who can mash 18-20 home runs a year, and that's what Schrier could bring to the table.

Holcombe has ordinarily sat in the lower-90s with his velo, but he has been able to reach back for 96-97 this spring at his best. He's got a long, angular frame with untapped velocity. His two breaking balls lag a bit behind the pure arm talent fastball, but he'll be young for this draft and should have plenty of bidders working to pry him away from Mississippi State.

Kling, a huge get for LSU in 2022, is a pure outfielder with a barrel-chest and the ability to handle any outfield spot. He's got a history of hitting, making loud contact by way of his heavy rotational swing. That swing has scouts thinking more power is coming. He's a plus runner, though some believe he's slowing down a tick as he's added muscle on campus, and the arm strength really stands out too. Supreme physical tools across the board.

Tibbetts is well-liked in the clubhouse and is revered for his ability to call a good game. The strength in his game is at the plate, however. He possesses an average hit tool with solid average raw power and a patient approach to the game. He'll use the whole field, though almost all of his power is to the pull-side. Tibbitts is well-known in scouting circles going back to his high school days and that pedigree should do him well in the evaluation process leading up to the 2024 draft.

White is a decorated defensive backstop with a strong arm and a reputation for handling a staff. He's got solid bat-to-ball skills and is willing to take his walks as well. There's some raw power here, likely no more than fringe average, and enough speed to be of some value on the basepaths as a pro. White will need to continue adding impact at the plate should he hope to exceed his platoon ceiling.

Victorian has a buttery operation with clear athleticism, body control and an attacking mentality. The fastball can get up to 94, and it's a good one with swing and miss traits. His breaking ball is just as impressive, a two-plane slurve that misses a ton of bats. Victorian has some of the best upside in the class with definitive starting pitcher qualities.

Big strikeout numbers, up to 96 with legitimate hop. Control issues limit his role upside.

A mammoth 6-foot-8-inch southpaw, Coppola has immense upside on the mound with a long, lanky frame and an extremely tough angle for opposing hitters to square up. He's really coming downhill hard on guys in the box and it's tough to pick up out of the hand. An imposing lefty, Coppola has touched upper-90s heat, more comfortably resting in the 93-94 range over multiple innings. He's got a dynamic, sweeping breaking ball that has a ton of bat-missing potential, as well as a changeup he can flip over and fade away from righty bats. The best is yet to come with Coppola as he fully recovers from injury and potentially positions himself as one of the premier arms in the SEC. Coppola has a lot to prove with constant injuries sidelining his career, but the ceiling is just so high.

Wisconsin has produced some truly impressive infielders over the past half-decade, but Dix may be the best of the bunch. A switch-hitter with real ability from both sides, Dix features more loft and bat speed from the left side. From the right, it's a bit more hitterish with an opposite field gap approach with ringing doubles bat-speed. He has a real chance to switch-hit moving forward. On the dirt, he uses his wiry frame well with a whippy arm and solid range to his left and enough arm to make most plays into the hole. Dix may end up at second base or third base as a pro. This is a high-level athlete with a ton of twitch and torque in how he plays with plenty of projection on the tools ahead of him.

Taylor was a bluechip draft prospect in 2021, but as a two-sport guy, turned down a ton of money from MLB teams in the pursuit of time on the gridiron at Clemson. After a knee injury ended his freshman year, Taylor came back strong in 2022 and contributed a good bit. A pure centerfielder, Taylor can really go get it and appears no worse for wear from the injury. At the plate, the bat speed is without question, but a bit of rust around his offensive game has slowed him production at Clemson. The tools here are tremendous and if Taylor can put it all together, it's a first round profile.

Arrambide is a defense-first prep backstop with huge physical tools and the trajectory of a guy who could surge into the first round. Behind the plate, he's an explosive mover with considerable lateral mobility and a willingness to smother anything in the dirt. He's got a plus throwing arm and shows good burst out of the crouch. Finding surefire next-level catchers at the high school level is rare, but Arrambide fits that bill better than just about anyone. Offensively, Arrambide has a lofty swing that's built for damage. He's got plenty of bat speed, and has showcased over-the-fence power in games. He can get pull-happy and scouts are curious to see how the swing translates to high velocity and big spin stuff in the coming years.

Kash has provided the thump and the mash for Texas, and this year for Texas Tech, a college slugger for a couple years now. Kash has a keen eye at the plate and does a ton of damage to the pullside. He's hits the ball hard, takes his walks and pummels velocity. He's really got a forward trajectory heading into his draft year and is one of the most decorated hitters in college baseball right now. He is destined for first base at the next level, so pressure will continue to be applied to the bat up through July.

Neely has been a steady force for the Gators over his brief collegiate career. He's got a strong frame and projects to see his stuff tick up as he ages. Neely lives in the low 90s, but features a big, sweeping curveball and a deceptive changeup that really plays well off the heater. He'll have every chance to start for the Gators for three years before he's draft eligible, and could live in the mid-90s by the time his name is called in 2024.

Jefferies comes dripping with physical tools and projection with a real feel for hitting from both sides of the plate. While he may ultimately be a left fielder due to the throwing arm, Harris' feel for the barrel, his whippy swing and offensive leverage has evaluators believing he could eventually transform into an impact stick. There's a lot of physical growth ahead of this kid.

Stovall arrived at Arkansas with huge acclaim as potentially the best freshman to make it to campus. He struggled early, but found his stride late in the season. At his best, Stovall has pull-side power and an all-fields approach at the plate with a patient eye. Where he gets in trouble is when he specifically tries to lift and pull the ball. Stovall's best position in second base where he projects a potential average hitter with average power and a fringy glove. Stovall is an average runner.

Charles is an ultra-physical shortstop who not only is a switch-hitter, but has shown the ability to switch-throw as well... not that anyone expects that to be a piece of his game moving forward. Charles has significant thunder in his bat and could shift over to third base or into the outfield if his frame keeps adding weight. He's an LSU commit.

Knight was a big deal in high school. He's a super-athletic, super-projectable, lean, strong body with long strides in the field and tremendous tools defensively. He projects a centerfielder if he doesn't outgrow the position. A plus runner with a plus arm, Knight will need to prove the bat can keep up with the glove if he's to jump into the first couple rounds of the draft like some expect he could.

Crafton has prototype size and long levers that point to power projection from the left side of the plate. He's already a reasonably physical athlete who could eventually grow off of the shortstop position, but his profile plays at third base, as do his actions and hands on the dirt.

Snyder is a well-rounded player with offensive tools and the potential to stick up the middle on defense. At the plate, Snyder employs a rounded leg-kick that can get him in trouble with timing, but when he's locked in Snyder absolutely pummels the ball to all-fields, producing some truly impressive shots to his pull-side. He's a fantastic athlete and it shows in his load, swing and follow-through at the plate. On the dirt, Snyder again showcases big athleticism, getting low to the ground and receiving ground balls out in front. He's got exceptional hands with a quick transfer and an above average arm as well. Depending on where his physical development goes, Snyder could end up at second base or third base, but for now, the athlete and actions suggest a shortstop long-term.

Katz was a standout defender in high school, but hasn't had much of an opportunity to get behind the dish just yet at Wake Forest. He's a big, physical, prototype catcher's body with an average arm. In high school, he was revered for his willingness to block balls in the dirt and handle tough pitching. At this point, his profile is carried a bit more by the bat. Katz has plus raw power, and he's tapped into it at times in games. He works long at-bats and stays inside the zone, though scouts do question his ability to hit the breaking ball moving forward. That'll be an emphasis in his development as we work toward July.

Turner is a table-setting outfielder with a quick first step out of the box and a slasher swing. He distributes the ball to all-fields brilliantly, though he does have a good bit of thump in his bat to the pull-side. He extends well and crushes mistakes. Turner makes fairly tight turns on the baseball, though when he's fooled his swing can get long and can expose him a bit on breaking balls. Turner makes plenty of contact and has projection left in his 6-foot-2 inch frame. When you look at the athlete, the trajectory of the player, and the athletic tools, there's a lot to like here.

Molina is a bulldog on the mound, a barrel-chested southpaw with a fantastic three-pitch mix and a attacker mindset. The fastball only tickles the low-90s right now, but gets enormous hop late, jumping over barrels with authority. The changeup shows fantastic shape, though Molina continues to refine his feel for the pitch. It flashes above average at times. Molina flashes two separate breaking balls, the curveball being the better offering featuring tunnel off the fastball with significant depth and conviction. Molina has the chance to be a solid back-end of the rotation starter with four pitches, maybe more if his stuff ticks up.

Becker possesses one of the best breaking ball in the 2024 class, a hellish bender with massive depth and sweep that he's willing to deploy against lefties and righties. It's comfortably a plus curveball and he's found a ton of success with it already. The fastball can sneak up to 94, but more commonly sits 90-92 with some hop and deception off the curveball. He works in the occasional sinker, and can flip over a pretty fringy changeup, though all of his pitches have seen a significant increase in effectiveness since getting to campus. Becker is held back a bit by his fastball command, but if that develops, he's got the makings of a starter with three pitches at the next level, including a weapon out-pitch in the curveball.

Foley burst onto the scene as a true freshman in 2023 for the Hoosiers shoving upper-90s heat and playing a key role down the stretch. As mentioned, Foley can grab 98 at his best, resting 93-96 with carry through the zone. He works to live at the top of the zone, his fringy command limiting that at times. His best weapon is a low-80s slider and a mid-80s changeup, both of which flash solid average.

High contact, high exit velocities, might be positionless. Perfomer. Gritty.

Brassfield might have the most helium of anyone in the 2024 class thanks to a recent growth spurt and a massive jump in applicable athleticism. At the plate, Brassfield has big bat speed and a smooth, fluid swing. His operation and triggers can very from pitch to pitch, but he's still awfully young and growing into his strength. He's more power-over-hit right now, but both tools have obvious upside. On the mound, the athleticism really shows with serious intent downhill and an impressive, whippy arm action. As is the case at the plate, Brassfield is still smoothing out his mechanics on the mound. He'll fall off the mound toward third as he gets deeper into outings, again, something that should iron itself out with added strength, training and reps. He's been up to 94 with strong metrics, mixing in a breaking ball that has further refinement ahead. The clay here is impressive and, with another big developmental leap, he could take off in prospect circles.

Lipsey has been a star for the Buckeyes since arriving on campus. He can do a little bit of everything loud. His best tool is without question his quiet approach with a willingness to get on base via the walk. Lipsey draws a ton of free passes and limits his strikeouts better than anybody. He's also an above average runner with impressive instincts on the basepaths, always willing to take the extra base. Lipsey has fringe-average raw power, but he's really optimizing what he's got, showcasing game power with authority. In the field, he's likely an average centerfield, possibly a tick better in a corner. He does have a strong throwing arm, so any of the three spots will fit his play.

Woolfolk is a two-sport star with a potential future on the football field if baseball doesn't work out. But the arm talent is pretty sensational. Woolfolk can work up in to the upper-90s, sitting 93-95 in multi-inning outings. He throws a hard, short slider that can be a dynamic weapon if he can throw enough strikes to get to it. Woolfolk is your prototype power arm with control and command concerns and unlimited upside.

The physical tools Green Jr. possesses are inarguable. Asthetically, he looks the part of a premium prospect. He hits left-handed and plays a solid centerfield. Those point being made, he checks a lot of boxes. It's above average raw power, solid average-or-better speed and impressive instincts and route running in the field. Green will need to improve upon his swing-and-miss rates in the coming years if he's to reach his full potential, but it's hard not to like the ceiling here.

Parker can really, really pick it in the field. He's got fantastic hands and all the actions you would ever require for a shortstop. Offensively, there's a lot of moving parts and triggers that'll need to be ironed out to become a consistent force against advanced stuff. Parker has plenty of bat speed and the athleticism is readily apparent at the plate. As we work toward the July draft, scouts would like to see Parker quiet it down a bit at the plate and develop a routine. When he does, his stock could soar.

Nye is a physical right-handed possessing a ton of deception and intent coming down the bump. Nye delivers the ball out of a short-arm delivery, the ball exploding out from behind his ear. It's extremely difficult for hitters to pick up. Up to 95 already, Nye has shown the ability to hold 90-92 over extended outings. He features a dynamic high-spin breaking ball that lives off the fastball tunnel, as well as a fringier changeup. The unconventional short-arm delivery may leave some scouts questioning his viability long-term as a starter, but the quality of his stuff, his ability to hold velocity, as well as his strike-throwing capabilities and strike-quality all lend well toward sticking in a rotation moving forward.

Bazzell did not compete after transferring to Texas Tech in 2022, but scouts love what they see in the 6-foot-1 backstop. He raked during summer ball in 2022. Bazzell offers a good amount of athleticism for the position and has thunder in his bat. How he handles a pitching staff and develops defensively will dictate his positioning in the 2024 draft.

Campos has been a productive offensive force for the Sun Devils since arriving on campus, his defensive chops improving along the way. Campos makes a lot of contact and always seems to post mature at-bats with a sound process and discerning eye. He hardly ever strikes out and does draw a fair amount of walks. Campos isn't necessarily a power hitter, and is unlikely to develop into much more given his smaller frame, but he has a bat path geared toward lifting the baseball in that low-and-inside "go zone". He'll pummel mistakes from righties and has a shot at developing into an above average hitter at the next level with a smattering of fringe-average to average tools across his profile.

Anderson is a tweener backstop-corner infielder who can really hit and, when he's on-time, can put a real charge into the baseball. Held back from catching for a majority of his Cavalier career, Anderson hasn't had the chance to truly showcase his skills behind the plate, but private workouts suggest a kid with a solid average throwing arm and solid athleticism considering his size. Scouting catchers is difficult, but we wouldn't give Anderson a non-zero chance to catch at the big league level. The hit tool immediately stands out here with a quiet load featuring a moderate leg kick, followed by an all-fields swing and a willingness to handle all four quadrants of the zone. His swing can get a little long on off-speed stuff, but he throws the barrel through the zone for a long time and gets the most out of his plane. Anderson has a chance to be a bat-first platoon catcher with a the versatility to slide around should a team want to leverage his athleticism.

Jeremiah Jenkins presents himself as one of the most intimidating hitters in the country in the box. He's got a quiet disposition and a slow heartbeat at the plate, but when he pulls the trigger it's violent with immense physicality and bat speed. Jenkins was a standout for the Black Bears in 2023 showcasing massive power potential to all fields. He is extremely pull-happy on breaking balls and offspeed pitches, with a propensity to beat those pitches into the dirt. Pitches left elevated were often deposited over the fence. Jenkins doesn't chase and is passive in his approach to getting a pitch he wants to attack. Defensively and athletically he may be a finished product as he lacks much physical projection. He can be a little clumsy and heavy-footed defensively, but with reps could develop into an average defensive first baseman. Still, you're buying the bat here and its upside is tremendous.

Petrutz burst onto the scene as a true freshman flashing a ton of ability at the plate and budding potential in the field. A pure hitter with a pull-side approach, Petrutz has significant bat speed for his frame and projects an average power hitter moving forward. He has a discerning eye at the plate and is more than willing to take his walks, punishing mistakes left over the heart. Petrutz doesn't strikeout much either. His development in the field, likely left field, will be paramount in determining his draft stock. A fringy runner with a fringy arm, the bat will have to carry most of his helium. But it's a good one.

Evans is a big, tall, imposing lefty with tremendous athleticism for his size and a true downhill approach coming at hitters. The stuff isn't overpowering yet, but most expect to see it tick up as he matures into his long frame. Evans sits in the low-90s, brushing a bit more, but it's his secondaries, including a massive 12-6 bender, that have scouts excited. The curveball is huge with serious depth and polished intent. It's a weapon and a legitimate swing-and-miss offering. Considering the athlete, the feel for three pitches and the frame, scouts may look at Evans and see a potential starting pitcher at the next level. He's struggled to get extended opportunities on campus behind the likes of Drew Beam, Blade Tidwell, Chase Burns, Chase Dollander and several others.

Dohm burst onto the scene in 2023 for the Bulldogs chucking upper-90s heat and mixing in a mid-to-upper 80s slider with serious tilt. He's primarily worked in relief, but some see a potential future in a rotation at the next level. The pure arm talent here is substantial, and if his sequencing and secondaries continue to polish up, he could go early in 2024.

A massive get for Clemson in 2022, Smith was one of the top lefties in a loaded 2022 prep class. A strong 6-foot-2, 200 pound frame, Smith fits the profile of a future power pitcher with a rather effortless, crossbody delivery with plenty of deception. Smith's fastball has been clocked as high as 96 mph, usually sitting in the 90-94 MPH range. It's an explosive pitch that comes out of a tough angle with high spin rates. His primary secondary is a sweepy slider that has primarily sat in the high-70's that he commands well. Much like the fastball, his breaking ball has huge spin rates, reaching as high as 3000 RPM. He rounds out his arsenal with a change-up in the low-80's that he has good feel for. Smith has struggled with fastball command at times during his prep and college career, a developmental pillar moving forward.

Sterling is still a two-way guy with upside both on the mound and in the batters box. It could go either way as Sterling possesses a long-levered, lanky frame that projects to add significant strength in the coming years. Offensively, Sterling possesses big bat speed and a sweet righty cut with present pull-side power and a line-drive approach. In time, he could transform into a pretty impressive bat with plus raw power, maybe more. Sterling isn't a great runner, however, below average in the field. That said, it is an above average throwing arm. On the mound he's been up to into the low-90s with a flashing breaking ball and feel for a splitter-like offspeed pitch. The body and athlete will likely decide his future home, but the upside on both sides is sky high.

Wills was a two-sport star in high school and had a ton of interest in the 2022 draft. That said, there wasn't a team that came forward with a number that met his demands. Wills will be young for the 2024 draft and has positional flexibility. He's a good athlete on the dirt and can handle any spot on the dirt, as well as left field in a pinch. He's a hit-first bat but has flashed raw power during his prep days.

Mobley is a really athletic righty with long, lean limbs, plenty of projection and *now* stuff. The fastball has been clocked up to 93, his athleticism easily holding 90 mph over outings of at least 60 pitches. The heat has late hop and Mobley has shown feel for keeping his stuff in the zone, pounding the top of the zone with his fastball. He's got a curveball that flashes above average characteristics, as well as a changeup with solid separation off the fastball. Mobley has the arm speed, frame and athleticism to suggest he could throw really hard one day, and his present strike-throwing ability and pedigree in tournaments bode well for his future.

Mayfield is a long, lanky lefty with deceptive angle and an ease and fluidity about his operation. He's been up to 91, missing bats aplenty with his heater, hiding the ball well. The slider is his best secondary. It's got tons of depth and conviction, tunneling the fastball late. Mayfield works in the occasional changeup to righties, though it's inconsistent and its shape will vary. Mayfield is the highest level follow thanks to his athleticism and fluidity on the mound.

Tolle has been a massive performer for the better part of two years for the Shockers; the kid can really fill up a data-table. Tolle boasts some of the most obscene exit velocities the spot has seen in two seasons on campus, though he's still learning how to most effectively lift the ball to induce more damage. Tolle is an above average hitter with a super-physical, imposing frame. He's quite limited on defense and may ultimately be a first baseman at the next level, but the bat should carry the profile. Tolle has also been a super-effective pitcher, and some see two-way upside at the next level.

King Jr. struggled with injuries throughout his first two seasons with the Cardinals, but burst onto the scene in 2023 in a full-time role displaying legit power and a burgeoning hit tool that scouts believe could really soar as he gets his feet under him. King Jr. projects best into a corner where his mostly-average physical tool play best, though his throwing arm has been graded as high as plus by differing opinions.

Moore is a super-physical infielder with broad shoulders, a barrel-chest and physicality spread throughout his frame. Those physical traits really play offensively as Moore hits the ball with authority and features average to solid average power, plenty of juice to hit the ball out of the ballpark. The bat has been streaky, better on campus than in summer ball, but at his best Moore projects an average pure hitter with an aggressive approach and some swing and miss that he'll have to work around. Defensively, Moore features best at second base due to a limited throwing arm, albeit good lateral burst.

Liggett comes from the vaunted Blue Valley HS in Overland Park, Kansas; a high school that's produced numerous impressive arms over the last handful of years. Liggett has been very good for the Cardinals featuring a low-90s four-seam fastball that'll occassionally grab 94 with carry through the zone. Liggett commands all of his pitches very well low and to the gloveside, though scouts would like to see him work to elevate the fastball a bit more to induce more whiffs. He possesses an average slider in the low-80s with strong depth. Liggett has a quick arm, throws a lot of strikes and has a future as a starter at the next level if the stuff continues to tick up.

Faherty is blessed with considerable arm talent boasting a fastball up in the upper 90s as a mid-80s slider that has a track record of wiping out the competition. Faherty's strike-throwing ability has come a long ways and, while he might not pitch in the rotation for Arkansas until 2024, he's a very good pro prospect with high-level athleticism and a repeatable delivery that should be workable at the next level. This is purely a projection ranking as Faherty doesn't have a whole lot of game experience yet, but we love the operation and upside. This is one of the more impressive arms in the 2024 class.

In terms of pure pitch shape, there are very few who can match the carry Prager induces on his four-seamer. He's still working to command the pitch, but the Aggies lefty is going to miss a lot of bats when he learns to spot it at the top of the zone. He's flashed a solid average slider that has upside as he continues to learn pitch shaping. There's also a changeup in there with some arm-side fade, though he's hardly deployed it to this point.

The top-ranked recruit from the state of Oregon, Guerra had a big bonus ask in the 2021 draft and was more than willing to prove himself at Oregon State if no team met his demands. The Beavers lucked out. It's a prototype shortstop physique with some raw power present and the ability to really drive the ball to both gaps. Guerra can get pull-happy in ambush counts, and that can get him out of whack against pitchers with good secondaries, but that'll be a point of development in Corvallis. Guerra has a huge arm and, if he's forced to move over to third base, that'll play just fine as the bat does the heavy lifting.

Kuhns has now-stuff with a fastball up to 93. He features a lean, slender build with plenty of room for muscle and budding velocity. Kuhns is a bit of a spin magician with a curveball occasionally exceeding 3000 rpm and can flip over a fringier changeup at times. The story here is projectable upside and feel for spin, and that's a great blueprint for future success.

Sanders is an athletic lefty with big stuff and a ton of projection. The fastball floats up into the low-90s with ride through the zone and deception coming out of a long arm action. That arm action has some scouts concerned about long-term strike-throwing ability, but virtually nobody doubts that stuff and what it could become. Sanders offers up a projectable breaking ball with significant depth and tunnel as well. He has the makings of a power lefty

There may not be a faster player in the country than Spikerman. A true centerfielder, Spikerman can really burn down the line and get to just about anything in center. A dynamic top-of-the-order slasher, Spikerman won't strike out too much, but he also won't slug for much power. He's a threat on the bases and certainly can be dangerous on balls in the alley. The arm strength is fringy here, so there's a shot he ends up in left field at the next level, but there's fourth-outfielder/utility upside here.

Polk is a tooled-up player who can do a litle bit of everything well, playing all three outfield positions to at least an average level. Polk is an above average runner with solid average raw power and enough bat-to-ball skills to suggest he'll hit enough to impact the baseball. He has a propensity to chase pitches outside of the zone, a trait that will need to polish itself up over time. He doesn't have a carrying tool yet, but his physical traits have certainly progressed in the last 12 months; now a good bit more physical in the box and in the field. Polk probably best profiles into a corner as he matures, but time will tell how his profile actually grows.

Dromboski is a promising young righty with a hellish breaking ball that's given the opposition fits. It's a true sweeper with plus spin rates and plenty of velocity, commanded well low-and-away to righties. Dromboski posted a whiff rate with his slider north of 50% as a sophomore. Dromboski throws a 2-seam fastball and a 4-seam fastball, the latter being a better performer in games. Dromboski can grab 95, though he rests in the low-90s. He doesn't possess a bat-missing fastball shape, so for the time being he'll have to lean on the breaking ball to become a strikeout artist. It's also a fairly easy, repeatable motion that could stay in a rotation at the next level, though there isn't a ton of physical or athletic projection remaining.

Braswell has all the tools a team might look for in a middle infielder. Braswell has solid hands and the versatility to handle any of the three infield roles. It's huge arm strength and good lateral fluidity too. Braswell is a fringy runner who presently lacks the quickness and instincts on the basepaths, but it's something he may grow into. There's some bat speed here too, though it's yet to show fruitful in-game.

Corona has been a lineup mainstay for the Demon Deacons since he was a true freshman. He's been overshadowed by some exceptional thumpers in that lineup, but he plays a solid shortstop and makes plenty of contact with sneaky thump. If the body and trajectory maintains at its current rate, he's got a shot to go in the first handful of rounds as a well-rounded infield prospect.

Maldonado was highly regarded coming out of high school, but went unselected, in part due to his commitment to Vanderbilt, notoriously difficult to steal players from. A barrel-chested infielder with broad shoulders, Maldonado is sophomore-eligible in this class and many expect he'll get more and more physical in pro ball. He's got a flat, physical swing with ringing extra-base hit potential. He's learning to lift the ball, but that's not explicitly his game yet. Maldonado can play any of the three infield spots, but he's got a huge arm and third base may be his eventual calling.

Jenkins-Cowart is a massively imposing lefty stick with significant raw power. There's some swing and miss in the whole package but, considering his age and size, it's to be expected at this stage. Jenkins-Cowart is a bit limited in the field and likely ends up at first base or DH at the next level, but it's one of the better 2024 bats on the east coast.

Carey was a highly-revered prep in the 2022 class, but went unselected partially due to his inability to play in front of better competition beings from Castle Rock, Colorado. That's not to say he didn't perform when the lights shined brightest against top-tier arms, but those opportunities were few and far between. Couple that with age and scouts just wanted to see what it looked like two years later. Well fast-forward to 2024 and Carey is eligible once again. He's shown the defensive prowess and athleticism folks liked in high school in the Big 10, and the bat has come on strong on campus too. Carey hits the ball hard and can play gap to gap. There's definitely some swing and miss in the profile, especially against spin, but Carey more than makes up for those warts by punishing mistakes. He projects to stay on the dirt and if the bat can continue to blossom, has a shot at becoming a regular at the next level.

Ure was a big-time draft prospect in high school, a 16th round selection by the Texas Rangers, and has taken that stock and run with it in Stillwater. The imposing, overpowering southpaw is up to 95, sitting 90-93 with ease coming out of a super deceptive slot. The secondaries are a work in progress, but the slider flashes solid average with strong tunneling characteristics, even if the command on it has a ways to go. He's got a changeup as well, though it lacks the separation and conviction necessary to be a true weapon at this stage. Still, the upside here is definitive starter clay with an above average heater and unteachable traits in how he hides the baseball.

Gordon is built exactly how scouts like 'em. He's tall, lean and long on the mound with an athletic presence and the ability to manipulate the baseball to both sides of the plate. Gordon is fastball-heavy with high spin rates and carry through the zone, sitting in the low-90s, touching 95. He's still developing more shape on his slider, but he's shown feel for commanding it and it projects at least an average offering down the line.

Following in fellow Ankeny righty Brody Brecht's footsteps, Oakie is a hometown Iowa commit with big, projection stuff and two-way potential. Most feel his future lays on the mound where his low 90s fastball plays. Oakie is loose and repeatable, staying in the strikezone on most occasions. His best secondary is a breaking ball with bite and depth. Should he play on the other side of the ball, Oakie has some skills at third base, but the bat is legit with very real bat-to-ball skills and budding power.

Hornung, a shortstop in HS, is a big, tall, imposing figure in the box. He's got significant raw pull-side power, though he's struggled to tap into it to this point at South Carolina. Scouts believe in the juice and think it's a matter of time before he starts finding it in-game. Hornung's athleticism has ticked backwards since arriving to campus, his added strength pushing him into left field. He's got a fringy arm and doesn't have a ton of front line speed. Left field or potentially the occasional opportunity at third base or even first base is likely his eventual home.

A double-plus runner with plus tools all over the diamond, Hargett should have no issue whatsoever finding a defensive home. He's a decorated athlete with a propensity to put on a show in games. Offensively there's some swing and miss concerns, but Hargett has impact in the barrel that he's shown live in competition. The pure tools are here for a day one selection in 2024, he'll just need to polish up the approach, footwork and little areas of his game to see his profile jump into that next tier.

Ehrhard has been a force ever since stepping foot on campus in 2021, providing on-base skills and defensive value for the Cowboys. He's a burner with the ability to steal bases whenever necessary, and that speed translates into centerfield as well. Ehrhard doesn't possess much power, though he can run into one every now and then, but it's currently below average power. He may grow into more. He projects a top of the lineup sparkplug who should profile into left field or centerfield. At his peak, with regular at-bats Ehrhard has a outside shot at reaching double-digit dingers.

Roman Kimball is another guy who benefits greatly from big data and interesting metrics that can play at the next level right away. Kimball features an unusually low release and a riding fastball. It's a pitch that's been meta in Major League Baseball for a while now. Kimball sits in the low-90s, working up to 95 at his best with a big, banger breaking ball. He's not too dissimilar from guys like Gage Jump and Carter Holton in this class. Kimball will need to throw more strikes if he's got a chance at starting at the next level, but he's a unique talent with a future role.

Packed into a stout powderkid package of a frame, Parker has explosive bat speed and can really get into a baseball. He's a polished hitter who posts impressive contact rates and hardly ever chases outside of the zone. Parker's frame may ultimately prohibit him from being a full-time backstop at the next level, but it's not out of the question that he plattoon with another guy and work part-time behind the dish. Parker has an average throwing arm, but has steadily improved since arriving on campus under the direction of head coach Andrew Checketts.

Torres is a massively talented two-way player with elite skills on both sides of the ball. A lefty on the bump, Torres works up to 91 with a biting slider and good strike throwing ability. Most believe his future is on the offensive end where he has impressive bat speed, especially for his size, as well as extremely twitchy, athletic actions. Torres is mostly a gap-to-gap hitter right now with a line drive approach. He uses his speed and quick step out of the box to his advantage. Most expect he'll grow into some in-game power.

Shouse is an extremely impressive athlete on the mound with sublime body control and buttery mechanics, attacking hitters. The fastball works up to 95 and is commanded well. He's worked to develop more depth on a low-80s slider, and that's seen real progress over the last year. There's also a changeup that he'll offer to left-handed hitters.

Potok is a physical righty with a fastball that can reach 95 with bat-missing qualities. Potok's command has been hit or miss at times, but he's still young and developing in the starter role many see him in. He'll mix in a firm slider that, at its best, has been a real weapon. Potok has top-two round upside if the polish comes.

Carrier is a physical freak of nature with a prototype frame and the tools to go along with it. He's a surefire right fielder with a plus throwing arm to compliment the assignment. Carrier has plus raw power, but he's still working to get to it in-game. He projects an average hitter with some swing-and-miss. Added reps in 2023 will go a long ways toward determining how high his ceiling is, but for now, the clay is awfully tantalizing.

Smith has quick hands and super-projectable strength at the plate. He's really flashed the impact at the plate, Flashing the power will be important in demonstrating his draft stock as we move toward 2024. Smith likely shifts to third base as he continues to mature. He's already tacked on strength since arriving to Louisville and most envision a 200-pound infielder as a pro.

Mathisen has bludgeoned the Big 10 since arriving in 2022. He hit 19 homers as a freshman and immediately became one of the more feared sluggers in the midwest seemingly overnight. There's some swing and miss in his game, but it's not alarmingly detrimental. Mathisen is a fringy pure hitter who can get pull-happy when he slumps. In the field, he's a physical, average runner who most believe may settle in a tick below that at the next level. He can handle any of the three outfield spots, though a corner without question seems his ultimate landing spot.