HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 184

BAT/THROW: L-R

Benge is an accomplished two-way player with a lean, wiry frame and twitchy, explosive actions in every part of his game. There's a ton of bat speed with whip and strength in his hands and wrists. There's considerable projection remaining here, but the present impact exists with loud exit velocities at the plate, including over-the-fence juice to the opposite field. He's also far more polished than many of his peers having posted chase rates south of 20 percent and contact rates near 80 percent. He projects to hit. Scouts want to see Benge clean up what was an extraordinarily high ground ball rate in years prior to help showcase and leverage his bat speed. Throw in his plus throwing arm in the field and Benge presents a lot of avenues toward impacting the game. On the mound it's mostly 93-95, up to 97, with deception. It's rather generic shape, and because of it Benge doesn't get a ton of value out of his fastball despite his arm talent. A low-80s curveball has flashed real upside and is likely his best pitch with above average grades from scouts. There's also a nascent changeup that needs further reps for polish. 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 first round pick if the refinement follows his natural ability as we trend toward July 2024.

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 224

BAT/THROW: L-L

Smith famously threw six no-hitters his senior year of high school, completely dominating the competition. That's continued at Arkansas over his collegiate career, slicing and dicing up the competition with flashes of brilliance. The book on Smith is deception and loud stuff. His delivery makes it extremely difficult to pick up his pitches out of the hand. It's a herky-jerky, full-limbed delivery with moving parts, but that's not to say it's full of effort or that it isn't repeatable. It is. It's just unconventional with uncomfortable angles for the opposition. Smith throws the kitchen sink. A four-seam fastball, a sinker, a slider, a split-finger and a very nascent curve. He's primarily a fastball-slider-split guy, though there's pitchability here and a willingness to mix it up when the opportunity calls for it. His fastball has brushed 100 mph in side sessions, however he more comfortably lives in the 93-95 range and will grab the upper-90s in games on occasion. The real weapon is the splitter, a massive fading parachute that's tormented hitters for the better part of three years. It flashes plus and is consistently an above average weapon. Smith doesn't spin the ball particularly well, so improving that may be a developmental goal, but he does know how to shape a slider and that pitch too will sit above average and flash plus consistently in starts. Smith projects a potential mid-rotation lefty if he can get his control and command of the ball up to more consistent levels. There's a lot of Josh Hader in the overall profile here, and whoever drafts him may elect to throw him out of the bullpen quickly in his career and get him to the big leagues sooner rather than later. Should that be the case, Smith could live 96-98 with two real weapons capable of getting both lefties and righties out.

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 195

BAT/THROW: L-L

Santucci is an impressive southpaw for the Blue Devils with a real shot to stick on to start at the next level. 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, love what they see from him on the mound. The fastball features good riding shape up to 96, 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. It projects an above average weapon at the next level and should perform on any stage thanks to the effectiveness of his fastball. The changeup is also promising with fading action away from righty bats, though he's still ironing out feel for the pitch. It generally lives in a firm upper-80s bucket. 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.

HEIGHT: 6-4

WEIGHT: 195

BAT/THROW: L-L

Josh Hartle had a lot of money offered his way in the 2022 MLB Draft, but wanted the opportunity to grow and develop inside the Wake Forest Pitching Lab. That appears to have been a good idea. Hartle is a tall, lean, projectable lefty with a prospect pedigree and the ability to pound the zone. He's a five-pitch guy with a sinker-slider-changeup arsenal, working in a curveball and cutter that are usable. Hartle lives in the low-90s but projects to throw harder with added strength. His slider is a sweeper with huge depth and the changeup really fades back off the slider tunnel. Those two offerings have produced immense whiff rates in the ACC. Hartle has a good frame and can really mix it up. If his stuff ticks up, he has first round qualities.

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 210

BAT/THROW: B-R

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.

HEIGHT: 6-5

WEIGHT: 245

BAT/THROW: R-R

Massey is a big, physical imposing arm with a big fastball up to 97 and some carry through the zone. There's a ton of deception on all his pitches and batters have had a horribly difficult time put bat on ball against all of his stuff. The slider is a really nasty weapon. It's a mid-80s breaker that's been up to 87 with massive whiff rates on two-plane tilt. It's mostly a two-pitch mix right now, but there is a nascent changeup. Massey could start at the next level and has a high-leverage floor. He has the body and operation that can play in a rotation at the next level.

HEIGHT: 6-5

WEIGHT: 210

BAT/THROW: R-R

At 6-foot-5, Ager has tons of projection remaining in his 210-pound frame. He's already showing big stuff on the mound too. Up to 96 with high spin, carry and arm-side run, Ager should throw pretty hard in due time. His low-to-mid-80s sweeper really projects well with solid depth and sweeping action. There's also a more average curveball that's usable, even if it's not a weapon. Ager has great command of the pitch and can generally land it low glove-side consistently. It's been a pitch that has given righty bats fits. He possesses some of the best "starter traits" of the class.

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 218

BAT/THROW: L-R

A decorated defender with an above average arm, Cozart handles a pitching staff well and curbs the running game. He's widely regarded as one of the best pitch-framers in college baseball, and should develop into an above average defender as he matures into pro ball. The bat took a big step forward in 2023 featuring more punch and a better approach too. He's shown flashes of solid average power. His long, projectable frame should continue to add more impact as he gets older. Cozart can get overwhelmed by spin at times, especially from right-handed pitchers, but his approach is strong and generally stays inside the zone at a healthy clip. The overall offensive profile has improved each year on campus, and now projects at least an average bat for his position at the next level, maybe more with added strength.

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 200

BAT/THROW: R-R

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.

HEIGHT: 6-4

WEIGHT: 205

BAT/THROW: R-R

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 on a big junior year 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. He's battled command and control woes over the course of his collegiate career as well, so there's work to be done. But it's hard not to like the clay.

HEIGHT: 6-0

WEIGHT: 190

BAT/THROW: L-R

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.

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 190

BAT/THROW: L-L

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.

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 185

BAT/THROW: L-L

Thomas has played mostly first base for the Longhorns and has built the reputation of a punisher of mistakes. He finished extremely strong over the last couple months of his true freshman campaign and put his name on the map. Thomas is a hitter first who doesn't strike out much and hits for some power, more in-game impact is on the way. His BP features emerging juice with natural loft and some flashes of big pull-side exit velos. He's been particularly effective in crushing breaking balls that are left in the strikezone. Scouts believe he's athletic enough to move to the outfield where his loose, rangy gait and average arm will play. Takes aggressive routes in i/o and brief game looks. He's an above average runner who's a high-IQ player and played centerfield in high school. That said, he receives above-average defensive grades at first base, and some consider his fielding an asset at the position. He's a run-saver. Thomas has been clocked in the 4.2 range home-to-first and could be deployed in a number of different roles as a pro, but the bat carries the load.

HEIGHT: 6-1

WEIGHT: 210

BAT/THROW: R-R

Bender burst onto the scene in 2023 as an immediate spark plug for the Chanticleers handling time behind the plate and at first base. He's a bat-first slugger who hit 18 homers as a sophomore and struckouts less than 15 percent of the time. He makes his money punishing breaking balls left in the strikezone. Bender is largely fringy behind the plate, and his future may ultimately be at first base or in left field, but it's the bat that has scouts talking. There's a lot of swing and miss currently in Bender's game, but if he can temper the trigger-happy feet and become a bit more selective, there's reason to buy into the offensive profile. There's something of a Mike Napoli quality to Bender's game.

HEIGHT: 6-7

WEIGHT: 230

BAT/THROW: R-R

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.

HEIGHT: 6-1

WEIGHT: 210

BAT/THROW: R-R

Mathis was a wrecking ball for the College of Charleston in 2023 posting huge exit velo figures and walking four more times than he struck out. Some of that can be attributed to a near-elite contact-rate on swings outside of the strikezone. He battles at the plate and is generally paid off when the pitcher lets go a mistake. Mathis got a cup of coffee with Cotuit on the Cape in 2023 as well posting a decent showing against more premier competition. He was just 19 years old though facing not only better competition, but older competition as well. The bat is intriguing, but scouts will have to sift through his ability to handle more premium stuff at the next level due to an exaggerated barrel lag and late hitch. Mathis is destined for first base at the next level.

HEIGHT: 5-11

WEIGHT: 195

BAT/THROW: L-L

Holton has been a metric-darling since high school and he's performed at just about every level. A smaller-framed southpaw, Holton has been up to 95 but lives in the low-90s with a hopping fastball that misses a lot of bats. He also uses deception well, hiding the ball late into his delivery. Holton features a power-curveball in the low-80s with tremendous depth, as well as a cutter and a changeup, though they lag behind the 1-2 punch. Holton isn't a big guy, so projection isn't on his side, but this is a big league arm. The role is yet to be determined.

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 205

BAT/THROW: R-R

Forcucci is a premium body guy with a sound delivery and a bit of a longer arm action in the back. He's generally been a guy who pounds the zone. The selling point here is a unicorn-esque fastball that features close to 20 inches of carry, but also roughly nine inches of arm-side run. There are very few pitchers who can claim that amount of life in both directions on the heater. Forcucci has a budding slider with depth and a bit of sweep, as well as feel for executing the pitch. It mostly projects above average, though he does through it with velocity behind it so some continued refinement in shape could push the pitch toward plus over time. There's also a changeup here, and while Forcucci has shown feel for putting the pitch where it needs to be, he hardly throws it. It's a good changeup too with arm-side fading action and late separation off the fastball tunnel. This is a high-ceiling arm with starter traits. He'll likely be a priority guy on day two.

HEIGHT: 6-0

WEIGHT: 175

BAT/THROW: L-R

Extremely quick hands, easy firing mechanism and a total freak athlete. Double plus speed and pull-side juice is present. Super tooled up kid.

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 236

BAT/THROW: L-L

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.

HEIGHT: 6-5

WEIGHT: 225

BAT/THROW: R-R

Cunningham was super impressive on the Cape in 2022 and parlayed that into a bullpen role for the Commodores in 2023. He's been up to 96 this year with good feel for a dynamic breaking ball. The stuff is clearly there, as is a good, durable starter's body. Cunningham should take a rotation spot in 2024 and could see his stock jump into the top-two rounds.

HEIGHT: 5-11

WEIGHT: 172

BAT/THROW: R-R

O'Ferrall is a scrappy middle infielder with really impressive hands and the twitch to turn a quick doubleplay. He doesn't possess much juice, but he's a solid hitter and can be a menace on the basepaths with a high IQ and a willingness to take chances when given the opportunity. He's likely not more than a utility man at the next level with the versatility to handle left field or shortstop and second base and could represent a strong late-inning substitution. He's an average runner who probably won't add a ton of extra value on the bases.

HEIGHT: 6-0

WEIGHT: 180

BAT/THROW: R-R

After being scouted hard by about a third of the league as a prepster, Janek really burst onto the scene in 2023 for Sam Houston playing a couple different roles defensively. He's a strong defensive catcher and a capable third baseman, though scouts are split on where his future home will be at the next level, though most seem to lean behind the plate. It's a good blend of pure hit-ability and glove work that should keep his floor quite high. He's a good athlete with a projectable body, so he could shift to a number of different roles between now and July. The bat features a short, compact stroke with power and bat-to-ball skills. Scouts are familiar and comfortable with the player and Janek's character. A lot of paths toward a productive big league career here.

HEIGHT: 6-0

WEIGHT: 180

BAT/THROW: R-R

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.

HEIGHT: 6-1

WEIGHT: 200

BAT/THROW: R-R

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.

HEIGHT: 6-6

WEIGHT: 205

BAT/THROW: S-R

Johnson really surged hard approaching the 2021 MLB Draft but went unselected due to signability concerns and a strong commitment to the pitching factory that is Dallas Baptist. The fastball has already been up 100 mph, but more commonly floats a tick below that. It's a bit of a dead-zone fastball, though at its best there's arm-side dart and some sinking action into the right-handed batters box. Johnson has struggled to induce whiffs with the fastball to this point, and that's a bit concerning considering the level of competition and velocity he possesses. Defining an approach with the pitch and commanding it away from the heart of the plate going forward will be a critical piece in squeezing out more value from his heater. Again, more often than not it's dead-zone shape, so while it's high-90s velocity, it might only be an average pitch. The sweeper is a sharp, late biting breaking ball that's been up to 90 and will rest in the mid-80s. It's produced huge whiff and chase rates, and some scouts believe it to be a plus offering already. His changeup has been seldom deployed but flashes strong shape with considerable depth and fading action. Growing more comfortable with that pitch to left-handed hitters will further elevate his floor to the starting pitcher profile he projects into. There's some refinement necessary in terms of tempo and timing on the mound, though he's a good athlete and has really taken major strides in his mechanics since arriving on campus. Johnson throws a ton of strikes and has the intrinsic traits necessary to start at the next level. Generating more value from the fastball and showing a willingness to throw the changeup in any count will be the keys toward him reaching his potential No. 3 or No.4 starting pitcher ceiling.

HEIGHT: 6-4

WEIGHT: 185

BAT/THROW: L-R

Keisel has one of the most unique fastballs in the class with an extremely low-launch and late hop at the top of the zone. It's rare you find metrics like that with velocity, but Keisel can bring it. Up to 97, Keisel usually site 92-94. All of those figures are difficult to emulate given his unique release traits. There's a seldom-used slider and curveball here too, the latter being the better offering with sweep and deception. Keisel will need to establish a true secondary weapon if he's to continue starting moving forward. There's something of a Paul Sewald type of profile here.

HEIGHT: 6-0

WEIGHT: 185

BAT/THROW: L-R

Penney is a special do-it-all player with a promising hit tool and athletic tools smattered about his profile that point toward a future big leaguer. Penney can run, he can field, and he's starting to run into some power as well. It's a well-balanced left-handed hit-first swing that drags the barrel through the zone a long time. He has a willingness to use all-fields and can really manipulate his swing to get to spin. He's posted ground ball rates that muzzle his power output, something scouts want to see cleaned up going forward. Penney doesn't expand the zone and is willing to work deep counts. Just a mature player. He profiles well at second base or third base moving forward, but as far as prototypes go, he's likely better suited for second base as a pro.

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 200

BAT/THROW: R-R

Avitia is a bit of a unicorn in that he has an extremely low launch and still induces a good bit of hop on his fastball. It's still considered in the dead-zone category, but the carry he can create out of a 56" launch is reasonably difficult to find in the game. Avitia lives in the upper 80s and low 90s, but misses a ton of bats and forces a lot of poor swings due to his metrics. He's got tremendous control and walks hardly anyone, making him a high-floor, metric darling. He'll work in an above average changeup and a promising slider. It's mostly fringe-average spin right now, though shape for the pitch does flash upside. Avitia is mostly a two-pitch guy for the time being, though scouts are paying close attention to the breaking ball this spring. There's something of a Noe Ramirez comparison here.

HEIGHT: 6-6

WEIGHT: 216

BAT/THROW: L-R

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.

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 210

BAT/THROW: R-R

Robinson has a live arm up to 95 as a freshman, sitting 91-93 during most outings. His best pitch is a low-80s sliders that misses a ton of bats. He'll mix in a seldom changeup of which, when deployed, has been tough on hitters too. Robinson won't yet be 21 years old during the 2024 draft and considering his size and stature, could be throwing very hard by the time his name is called.

HEIGHT: 6-6

WEIGHT: 225

BAT/THROW: L-L

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.

HEIGHT: 6-0

WEIGHT: 180

BAT/THROW: L-R

Tibbs made his presence known with authority as a true freshman, starting 45 games and hitting the ball harder than just about anyone on the Seminoles roster. His batted-ball data was big, especially for a teenager. Tibbs is still a work in progress in terms of identifying and hitting spin, but he ranked among the best in the country in terms of turning around high-velocity fastballs. A great building block. Tibbs is a smaller-framed outfielder who lacks frontline speed, but does possess an above average arm in the field. He projects into left field, or potentially a smaller right field in the right organization. He's a power-over-hit slugger for the time being.

HEIGHT: 6-0

WEIGHT: 230

BAT/THROW: R-R

Highly regarded leader of men. Messina is incredibly well-regarded in the clubhouse and by his teammates for his competitive fire and relentless motor. He's a good hitter with a reliable glove and significant raw power. Body is just about topped out in regards to projectability and there are some questions as to whether or not the skillset can stick behind the plate at the next level. The raw power and intangibles carry his value, while the hit tool has by ticking up since arriving to campus. He'll be coaching in a dugout immediately upon hanging up the cleats.

HEIGHT: 6-0

WEIGHT: 190

BAT/THROW: R-R

Kuroda-Grauer has been a force for Rutgers in his two years with the program hitting for average, a bit of power, and displaying one of the most impressive eyes at the plate in college baseball. Kuroda-Grauer has almost a 1 to 1 walk-to-strikeout ratio for his career. He's performed well with the wood bat for Bourne in the Cape Cod League as well. "JKG" has positional versatility and has handled plenty of time in the outfield, as well as time at second base and shortstop. The narrative here is a polished pure hitter with fringy tools in terms of power and speed, but a reliable glove that can be deployed anywhere on the field.

HEIGHT: 6-1

WEIGHT: 210

BAT/THROW: L-R

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.

HEIGHT: 5-11

WEIGHT: 195

BAT/THROW: R-R

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.

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 210

BAT/THROW: R-L

An athletic, explosive mover on the mound, Eaton has tremendous arm talent, up to 97 from the left side. The slider has taken strides since arriving to campus too, now touching 85 with considerable depth and proven performance metrics including gaudy chase and whiff rates. He'll flash a changeup with late teeth and strong tunneling characteristics off the fastball. That said, Eaton struggles to command the baseball at times and will need to rein that in to elevate his profile moving toward the 2024 draft. It's Top-100 pick traits with a patina from unrefined execution holding back the upside.

HEIGHT: 6-0

WEIGHT: 190

BAT/THROW: L-L

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.

HEIGHT: 5-11

WEIGHT: 170

BAT/THROW: L-R

Vastine has long been revered for his hit tool going back to his high school days. The only reason he ended up at Vanderbilt was his signing bonus demands in the draft. There were plenty of teams interested in buying the talented infielder in the second round, but he bet on himself. Blessed with an elite approach and a willingness to take his walks, Vastine is always going to sport high on-base numbers and should put the ball in play better than most. There's not a ton of power in the stick, but he could grow into double-digit power as a pro. Vastine is a bit of a tweener profile for scouts as most expect he fits best at second base at the next level, though he can handle shortstop (where he's played at Vanderbilt) in a pinch. His bat doesn't fit the prototype of a third baseman, but he's certainly got the hands to play there too.

HEIGHT: 5-9

WEIGHT: 184

BAT/THROW: L-R

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.

HEIGHT: 6-6

WEIGHT: 220

BAT/THROW: L-L

Hill is a big, imposing, projectable lefty with budding velocity and a four-pitch mix. He'll run the fastball into the low-90s with some carry, though his shape has been inconsistent early in his career. Hill features a slider, curve and changeup, the latter being the most effective weapon right now. As Hill continues to add strength and polish, he could feature as a future backend of the rotation type of prospect.

HEIGHT: 6-6

WEIGHT: 205

BAT/THROW: S-R

Tejeda possesses a lanky frame with tons of projection remaining. Tejeda has always been a good athlete with two-way potential, but most believe his future is on the mound. Up to 97, Tejeda has a ton of extension and the ball jumps out of his hand. His best secondary is the changeup with solid conviction with some fade and a bit of tumble. Tejeda's curveball has taken massive strides at Florida, flashing average to solid average at time with solid depth. The slider has been a work in progress, thrown in the 83-86 bucket with two plane tilt, if not inconsistent in shape and execution. Tejeda's upside is limitless considering the athlete, size and lack of experience on the bump.

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 215

BAT/THROW: R-R

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.

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 185

BAT/THROW: L-L

Spencer is an intimidating lefty with a fastball up to 98 mph and mid-80s slider that has wreaked havoc on the opposition. This is a high-octane arm with a dynamic two-pitch mix not seen from the left side too often. Spencer can lose his control and command at times, and walks can get streaky, but you won't find many other arms in the country capable of boasting the arm talent Spencer possesses.

HEIGHT: 6-1

WEIGHT: 195

BAT/THROW: R-R

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. Scouts want to see Schrier close what appears to be a hole in his swing in terms of velocity at the top of the strikezone to gain confidence he'll be able to hit at the next level. 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.

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 200

BAT/THROW: R-R

One of the better catchers in the 2022 class, Heyman landing in Gainesville was a big win for the Gators. Big power potential thanks to a strong feel for optimizing lift and getting to the ball out in front. Really gets into his legs well at the plate. Body may force him out from behind the plate, but that bat will carry the profile. Significant power.

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 195

BAT/THROW: L-L

Herring is primarily a two-pitch southpaw with two versions of a fastball and a slider that has taken major strides in the last 12 months. The heat will get up to 96 with some carry and arm-side run. It's been an effective pitch both in creating whiffs and chase from the opposition, aided by some natural deception in Herring's delivery. The two-seamer melts into the four-seamer a bit as it lacks distinct shape and differentiation from the four-seamer. It's also been a less effective offering to this point. Herring's slider is a dynamic weapon that's been up to 88 mph and will generally bucket in the 83-85 range. There's significant depth on the pitch and his chase and whiff rates on the pitch are exceptional. It's a gyro bullet slider and it plays beautifully off his four-seam fastball. While there is a changeup that's a work in progress, to this point it's hardly been deployed. Herring won't have too many opportunities in a loaded LSU stable to show he can pitch extended innings, instead coming out of the bullpen on most occasions. There's some herk and jerk in his delivery, specifically out of the stretch, but he's a fluid mover in the windup and scouts believe there's at least a chance he could start at the next level. There's some Andrew Abbott to this profile and Herring has a chance to go early on day two with impressive looks down the stretch.

HEIGHT: 5-11

WEIGHT: 175

BAT/THROW: R-R

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. Changeup shape really flashes, though feel for the pitch comes and goes. He's also worked to fold in an average cutter that keeps hitters' barrel off the fastball. He's not too dissimilar from a guy like Devereaux Harrison from the 2023 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. He missed almost all of the 2023 season recovering from Tommy John, but is back fully healthy.

HEIGHT: 5-11

WEIGHT: 180

BAT/THROW: S-B

Extreme athlete that's a switch-hitter at the plate and a both-handed pitcher on the mound. Up to the mid-90s w/ a hammer curveball from the right, upper-80s from the left side Cijntje has seen his stuff continually tick up on campus and has now bumped 97 on radar guns. The heat, coupled with the body and budding breaking ball has evaluators drooling on the trajectory and upside. He's one of the more unique athletes available in the 2024 class, most believing his future is that of a right-handed pitcher.

HEIGHT: 6-4

WEIGHT: 220

BAT/THROW: L-L

Loer is a really tough look on hitters with a super-wide delivery from the left side presenting lots of angles for the opposition. He'll live in the low-90s, but it's his low-80s slider that gets most of the outs. He has starter potential, but most foresee a dynamic lefty reliever moving forward.

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 185

BAT/THROW: R-R

May is a fantastic athlete on the mound with a really quick arm and the stuff to support it. The fastball has been up into the high 90s and he throws a big, sweeping slider as his go-to secondary. There's a changeup in there too, though his feel for the pitch comes and goes. May is two years removed from Tommy John Surgery and just starting to get back all the velo he had in high school. He's got the makings of a high-leverage reliever with an upper-90s fastball and a firm, future upper-80s slider.

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 190

BAT/THROW: L-R

Gourson is a mature hitter with a keen eye at the plate and an unwillingness to expand the zone against even the best pitching. He's still developing the pure bat-to-ball many expect he'll feature as a fully-mature prospect, but proponents of his profile see a future above average hitter with gap power. Gourson doesn't sting the ball terribly hard yet at this stage in his career, but he has a good frame and could add impact as he approaches July. He currently lacks the stride and arm strength to play shortstop, though evaluators like Gourson's chances of staying on the dirt at second base long-term.

HEIGHT: 6-1

WEIGHT: 175

BAT/THROW: R-R

Camarillo is a twitchy, gamer infielder with a loose glove and loose, athletic actions on the dirt. He has the range to stick at shortstop full-time long-term, but he can handle a number of positions on the dirt in a pinch, especially with his solid average arm. Camarillo doesn't possess a ton of punch at the plate, but he's a line-drive gap hitter who puts the game in motion. There's a good bit of chase in his over-aggressive approach, but scouts believe that can be toned down a bit over time.

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 180

BAT/THROW: R-R

Payton Green flashed real tools his freshman year at NC State. His hit tool was streaky, and the power was inconsistent, but at his best, Green was an impact bat with pull-side power. Green can handle shortstop or third base, but he's a leaner body who figures to add muscle and shift to third base permanently at the next level. He needs to put on weight and add strength. There's more than enough arm here to handle the position. Green will need to continue to develop the hit tool and the approach to dial down his swing-and-miss rates, but the tools are here to surge into the first round with added experience and strength. Now at Georgia Tech, a change of scenery could unlock more impact.

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 200

BAT/THROW: L-L

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.

HEIGHT: 5-10

WEIGHT: 175

BAT/THROW: R-R

Stafford, a freshman All-American in 2022 as a true freshman, possesses elite bat-to-ball skills and some pull-side power. His body doesn't project to add much more thump as he develops and moves up the ladder, but the present offensive tools are noteworthy, especially in terms of never sacrificing an at-bat. He's also an average runner and can provide some value running around the pillows. Stafford is an accomplished defender strong blocking abilities on balls in the dirt. He has an average throwing arm, but gets out of the crouch well. He threw out 35% of would-be base-stealers as a freshman.

HEIGHT: 6-7

WEIGHT: 225

BAT/THROW: R-R

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.

HEIGHT: 6-5

WEIGHT: 225

BAT/THROW: R-R

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.

HEIGHT: 6-5

WEIGHT: 215

BAT/THROW: R-R

Witt has the prototypical size scouts want to see, as well as the huge stuff to go along with it. After missing most of the 2023 season recovering from Tommy John surgery, Witt was selected by the Orioles in the 17th round in the draft, but he was always going to return to Austin. Witt's arsenal starts with the fastball that's been up to 96, though it sits in the low-to-mid 90s for now. It's a super-vertical four-seamer with top-of-the-scale riding characteristics, albeit the effectiveness diminished a bit by Witt's nearly 7-foot release height. He struggled to recapture his velocity coming back from injury and sat 90-92 for much of the last 12 months, but there are signs the velocity is returning. His 12-6 bender is his best secondary with big spin rates and above average velocity, though he's yet to show a strong feel for throwing the pitch for strikes and doesn't induce a whole bunch of swing-and-miss on it yet. Witt has a bit of a "show me" delivery with a double hand-break move that, if eliminated and brought into the body, could help produce more deception and whiffs on his FB/CB tunnel.

HEIGHT: 6-1

WEIGHT: 215

BAT/THROW: R-R

Jones was a spark plug for Greensboro before transferring for the 2024 campaign. He's a gamer with a solid hit tool, athleticism on the base paths and sneaky thump. He can handle any of the three outfield positions, though most scouts like him in a corner. Jones is a producer on the baseball field and gets the most out of his tools and personality, though it's the bat that will get him drafted him.

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 195

BAT/THROW: R-R

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 frame built for the left side of the infield with budding raw power present and the ability to really drive the ball with tremendous juice to the pull-side. That approach to the pull-side has gotten Guerra in trouble in the past, and that can get him out of whack against pitchers with good secondaries, but that'll be a point of development in Corvallis and the next level. Guerra has a huge arm and should find a transition over to third base a comfortable pivot. Guerra has big raw offensive tools and the pedigree that'll interest pro organizations.

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 195

BAT/THROW: R-R

A huge prospect in his high school days, Guidry employs a wide base and really gets into his legs at the plate. He's shown a good feel for hit with some natural loft. Carries the baseball really well. Twitchy hips allow Guidry to really turn on the baseball and get the head out in front. Long story short, scouts really like the tools here, even if it's a pretty unrefined product right now. The hit tool is still a work in progress, but the potential for thunder in bat is obviously there. Comfortably an above runner right now with long levers and a projectable baseball frame. He could end up slowing down as he adds muscle. Likely destined for second or third base as he matures. All that said, most scouts seem to prefer Guidry on the mound these days where he's been a late-inning menace for the Tigers the last two seasons. The fastball has been up to 95 with absolutely enormous carry through the zone. Elite level hop. Guidry possesses an extremely high release point which diminishes the luxury of his fastball shape a bit, but it's still generated reasonably healthy whiff and chase rates to this point. It could become an above average weapon in time. The banger here however is the slider. Guidry throws his slider more than half the time and it's a hammer. Generally 82-84, Guidry's breaking ball has deception, depth, and a bit of sweep as well. It generated a 40 percent whiff rate in 2023. It's a pitch where that high release benefits it's tunnel. There's a bigger curveball here too, though it lags behind the slider quite a bit in terms of execution. Guidry is super-athletic on the mound and has a loose, whippy arm. There's some effort through release, and his ability to start at the next level is in doubt. But the upside here is a leverable reliever with a plus breaking ball and not a lot of tread on the tires.

HEIGHT: 6-5

WEIGHT: 190

BAT/THROW: R-R

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.

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 220

BAT/THROW: L-R

Stewart has raw power that few can match in his class. The pull-side juice is enormous, though getting to it in-game against advanced competition will be the barometer for Stewart's future in the game. He can get a little over-anxious at the plate, but he's awfully young and that comes with time. Stewart is a big, barrel-chested outfielder, though he's had some run at third base where he's shown so-so actions on the dirt. He does have a strong throwing arm, but his footwork and technique at third base will have to improve. That said, the power-over-everything profile probably fits best in right field or first base.

HEIGHT: 6-0

WEIGHT: 185

BAT/THROW: L-R

Antonacci is a scout-favorite in the JUCO community thanks to what has been described as a gritty playstyle and a max-effort approach to the game. Now at Coastal Carolina, he's a defensive standout with solid average arm strength and good lateral mobility to both his left and right. He's got a shot to stick at the position at the next level, if only profiling as a league average defender. There's some bat speed and bat-to-ball skills here too, and he'll sneak some out to the pull-side. Don't let the unsuspecting frame fool you, Antonacci can crush mistake cookies.

HEIGHT: 6-1

WEIGHT: 190

BAT/THROW: R-R

Carmack has seen a meteoric rise in pure stuff since his high school days and now represents one of the hardest throwing college arms in the 2024 class, and he's got the secondaries to go along with it. Just 6-foot-1, 185 pounds, Carmack isn't the most imposing physical presence, but his arm speed and explosive athleticism on the mound really stands out. He'll throw the four-seamer about half the time and while it's a reasonably low-spin offering, he does generate a bit of carry on the pitch. It's an effective offering at the college level, but as presently shaped it likely projects a solid average heater at the next level. He has grabbed 96, but he's mostly 91-94. He does tend to overthrow the pitch, so repeating his delivery and trusting his stuff will be a priority in his development. His changeup is the go-to weapon with huge fade and enormous depth into righties, diving away from lefty bats. It's mostly 82-85 and represents a potential plus pitch moving forward. He'll throw it at-will to righties too, and they've whiffed on the pitch on more than half of their swings. Righties and lefties both chase the pitch at a highly effective mark. There's a slider and a curveball here too, though command is presently an issue. He does possess strong spin rates on both pitches, and there's a good deal of sweep on both as well, but he'll need to rein it in if they're to be put-away options moving forward. Still, this is a full repertoire of pitches and a track record of innings. He's got Top 100 pick upside.

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 188

BAT/THROW: R-R

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. Jerzembeck had Tommy John surgery in late May of 2023 and will not pitch in 2024.

HEIGHT: 6-4

WEIGHT: 230

BAT/THROW: R-R

Christo has been a premium prospect going back to his high school days. He's been up to 96 with an average slider and streaky command of both pitches. He can handle a multitude of roles at the next level, though he has a workhorse frame and a long track record of maintaining velocity through multiple innings.

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 215

BAT/THROW: R-R

Arendt is a standout defender behind the plate with a big throwing arm and a long track record of gunning down would-be base-stealers. Over the last two summers on the Cape, Arendt has thrown out 21 of the 37 runners who have tried to steal on him, good for a 36 percent caught-stealing rate. Offensively, it's largely fringy tools, though Arendt shows a strong, patient approach. He doesn't strikeout much, but he can get pull-happy and doesn't yet showcase much in-game power. There's some defensive value here, and tools at the plate are burgeoning. Still, he'll likely be drafted for his arm and maturity rather than what future impact he projects to add moving forward offensively.

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 190

BAT/THROW: R-R

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.

HEIGHT: 6-5

WEIGHT: 213

BAT/THROW: R-R

Johnson is an extremely physical right-handed reliever with the huge stuff and upside to fit the prototype. The fastball can get up to 98, sitting 94-96 over one-inning outs with significant ride through the zone. Because of his outlandishly high release, scouts like the upside of his two-seam fastball situationally as he presents the steepest vertical approach angle of any arm available in the draft. It could be a real weapon. Johnson throws a hard slider in the upper-80s, touching 90. He's got the makings of a high-octane late-inning reliever if he can improve his strike-throwing ability and polish up the breaking ball, including upping its usage. The arm talent is undeniable. Johnson is eligible for the second time.

HEIGHT: 6-1

WEIGHT: 200

BAT/THROW: L-R

Kasper had to patiently wait his turn in Corvallis while the upperclassmen had their fun, but he burst onto the scene in 2023 showcasing loud left-handed power and a keen ability to handle any of the three outfield roles. Kasper now projects a fringy defender in a corner with below average speed. Most believe he's destined for right field. The bat is what teams are split on. The raw power is definitely in there, and proponents of Kasper believe it's 25-homer upside at the next level. He posts close to elite-level chase rates and clearly has a mature approach at the plate. But his fringe-average bat-to-ball skills lead some to believe he'll have a difficult time getting to his power at the next level as he sees more advanced pitching. Kasper is draft-eligible for the second time in 2024 as a 22 year old and is regarded as one of the more intriguing upperclass options in the draft.

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 205

BAT/THROW: R-R

Smith is a big-bodied infielder with power to all fields and a budding hit tool. He may be forced off third base as he ages, but scouts like the bat. Smith is a solid average runner who can pick it at third base if his athleticism stays on the dirt. He'll need to improve his approach and pure bat-to-ball skills, but the underlying tools are there for a full-time regular at the next level if the polish comes.

HEIGHT: 6-4

WEIGHT: 190

BAT/THROW: R-R

Horn can do things to a baseball next to nobody else can. He is a metric darling with a hellish sinker that'll flirt with the mid-90s, generating north of 20 inches of arm-side run and tremendous sink. His slider will sit 82-84 eclipsing 3000 rpms and, at his best, will register north of 15 inches of sweep. Horn has approached 3500 rpm with the breaking ball, something you'll only see from the most elite arms in the game. Horn presents plenty of angles for hitters with a wide release point and a long arm swing that can make it tough to track the ball. His operation is unconventional and a tad inefficient, something that has led to the walks. Horn generates huge torque and hip-shoulder separation with a whippy, rotational front leg and inconsistent landing spot; both of which lead to those aforementioned scattershot woes at times. There may be some low-hanging fruit here to get Horn throwing harder and scouts hope the control and walks come down this spring. This is what high leverage upside looks like if it all clicks.

HEIGHT: 6-4

WEIGHT: 185

BAT/THROW: R-R

Patrick provided some stability to the Wright State lineup that was decimated by injuries in 2023. He makes plenty of contact and does a good job of staying inside his zone. He's not a guy that is going to blow the doors off any stadium with massive exit velocity figures, but he uses the whole field and has shown some thump to the pull-side. There's some positional versatility here with the ability to handle third base or either corner outfield spot. Considering Patrick's massive 6-foot-4-inch, 190-pound frame, it's easy to dream on more projection and bat speed developing here. If that happens and the batted-ball events grow a little louder, he has Top 100 pick upside.

HEIGHT: 6-5

WEIGHT: 180

BAT/THROW: R-R

Jelkin is about as projectable a body as you'll find in this draft, and the stuff and athleticism really continues to traject upwards. He's always been an explosive mover, but everything is much more under control these days, and he's throwing more strikes because of it. He'll work up to 95 with late run and some carry. It's a deceptive fastball that really sneaks up on hitters. His low-80s slider tunnels quite well and induces quite a bit of swing and miss. Jelkin has better baseball ahead of him and is a good bet to get selected in this draft.

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 215

BAT/THROW: R-R

Halbach is a utility type of player who rovers around the outfield and first base, getting the occasional start at third base during his collegiate career. He was named a Cape Cod League All-Star in a utility role in 2023. He's a mature hitter who doesn't strike out much and draws a ton of walks. That said, for a player of his archetype, Halbach doesn't possess too much game power or value on the base paths. It's average raw power and fringy speed. Scouts would like to see him lean into his physical frame a bit more and find more over-the-fence power going into the next level. For now, he looks like a late day-two pick if he can show enough value at third base to convince scouts he can stick at the hot corner, or a day three lottery ticket with some interesting traits in the polish department if he's a first baseman.

HEIGHT: 6-0

WEIGHT: 215

BAT/THROW: L-R

Pearson carries a prospect pedigree that few in the 2024 class do. He's been a lauded hitter going back to his high school days at West Monroe High, and some considered him a second round value in the 2022 MLB Draft. He ended up at LSU to chase championships and improve his draft stock, and he's positioned well for the 2024 Draft. It's been an up-and-down career in Baton Rouge, but Pearson saw his game take off a bit on the Cape this past summer, walking more than he struck out and showcasing more power than he has to this point in college, with a wood bat as well. He's not the biggest guy in the world, but Pearson brings instincts and grit to the field. At the next level, he projects a potential average hitter with below-to-fringy game power, though his real value will be seen in the outfield where he has plus feel and takes elite routes to the ball.

HEIGHT: 6-4

WEIGHT: 215

BAT/THROW: R-R

Gonzalez is a pitchability righty with low-90s stuff. His slider is the best secondary forcing the opposition to chase out of the zone at truly extreme rates thanks to two-plane break. There's also feel for a changeup and he's flirted with a curveball as well. Gonzalez has a great pitching body and figures to add "stuff" as he ages. He's far from a complete product right now, though the clay is fantastic. Gonzalez missed almost the entire 2023 campaign with arm soreness. He'll look to rebound in 2024 where he is draft-eligible for the second time.

HEIGHT: 6-5

WEIGHT: 195

BAT/THROW: R-R

Lott, a 15th round selection by the Baltimore Orioles in the 2023 MLB Draft, is a long, toolsy outfielder with enormous bat speed and the chops to potentially stick in centerfield. He's put on considerable strength since high school and scouts now tend to lean toward a future in right field. He's currently an above average runner with athleticism. The tools coming out of high school were still rather unrefined, but he's added some good weight at NWFS and is beginning to show the physical upside the Orioles tried to buy into in 2023. Lott stands tall with a closed stance and rotates hard around the baseball a la Giancarlo Stanton. He works to pull the ball with authority and is growing into considerable raw power. Lott has some swing and miss in his game, but he gets high marks for his ability to adjust from game-to-game and is a high-scale projection play from a scouting perspective.

HEIGHT: 5-11

WEIGHT: 175

BAT/THROW: R-R

Haskins is a bouncy, twitchy infielder with a feel for hit and a willingness to handle any role you throw at him on the dirt. He's handled a number of spots in his collegiate career across the University of Stanford, the Cape and the Northwoods League, but most believe he'll settle in at second base as a pro. Haskins has a patient approach at the plate, working long counts and drawing walks. There's a little juice in there, but that's not his game. He'd rather work gap to gap. Haskins isn't much of a steal to run, but he's a high instincts player who can take advantage of the situation.

HEIGHT: 6-1

WEIGHT: 215

BAT/THROW: R-R

Diaw is a well-rounded offensive performer who may ultimately lack a carrying tool, but the sum of his parts is quite productive. Diaw has taken considerable strides behind the plate in the last 12 months, specifically in the receiving department and now stands a chance to catch at the next level. But ultimately the selling traits here are with the bat. It's solid average power with best bolts that suggest above average raw power in the tank. He posts solid average whiff rates and should be able to hold his own against arms in pro ball. While the sheer bat-to-ball skills are good, Diaw is an anxious hitter and tends to expand the zone more than scouts would like to see. That part of his game has improved over the last calendar year, but it's still an area that needs work. Diaw is an above average runner now with an extremely quick first step out of the box. It's a choppy gait that figures to regress down to just average foot speed a few years down the line. Diaw has a chance to jump into the middle of day two if the bat continues to shine as the draft approaches.

HEIGHT: 6-0

WEIGHT: 170

BAT/THROW: R-R

93-96 with high spin stuff, albeit fringy command and below average strikes at times. Curveball is firm with depth and flashes solid average in the low-80s bucket. Missed 2023 due to injury but back in 2024 and the arm strength looks fully back. He's a power arm and still shaking off the rust of the missed time. He's a helium guy who could go early on day two as a power arm.

HEIGHT: 6-0

WEIGHT: 185

BAT/THROW: R-R

Knowles carved through the opposition as a sophomore posting 72 strikeouts in just 66.2 innings. He parlayed that into an impressive summer playing for Vermont in the NECL. Now a draft-eligible junior, Knowles is on draft radars. The fastball will grab 94 at peak, but he generates above-average carry through the zone and has a feel for the top rail. The cutter is his equally as impressive; an upper-80s tunneling machine with high gyro spin rates and considerable depth off his fastball. Knowles has a huge sweeping curveball with tremendous two-plane tilt, launched in the upper-70s velocity bucket. His command for the pitch can go streaky, but when sequenced and landed, it's a real weapon. There's also a more tertiary changeup with arm-side fading action, though his feel for that pitch is a work in progress. Knowles isn't the more physically imposing player in any dugout, but his feel for three pitches and overall stuff point toward a potential day-two arm with a multitude of future role potentials.

HEIGHT: 5-10

WEIGHT: 170

BAT/THROW: B-R

Williams is a smaller player with a slasher approach as a switch-hitter. He's got a ton of burst and bounce in his game, good for making tough plays on the dirt and getting big jumps out of the box and on the basepaths. He's got a shot at becoming a menace and a table-setter at the next level. Almost exclusively a contact hitter, Williams doesn't possess a ton of juice at the plate, but when he shoots balls down the line and into the gaps, his plus speed is capable of taking the extra base. Williams can truly hit from both sides of the plate and his overall profile reminds scouts of former Auburn second baseman Ryan Bliss. He'll be just 18.7 years old for the draft.

HEIGHT: 6-0

WEIGHT: 195

BAT/THROW: R-R

Peterson is an explosive offensive outfielder geared to do damage and lift the baseball with authority. Peterson has been streaky in terms of the overall hit tool and bat-to-ball skills in general, but when he finds the barrel it's been loud. It's largely average raw power, but he's tapped into most of it in games already. Petersen is a reasonably mature hitter who keeps his chase rates in check. An above average runner who can handle all three outfield positions, Petersen is likely best-suited for center or left field where his average arm strength won't be quite so tested. He's an explosive player who has the chance to post a few 15-15 seasons at the next level if provided the opportunity. He best profiles as a strong fourth outfielder with a bit more upside than that if the hit tool continues to progress.

HEIGHT: 6-5

WEIGHT: 210

BAT/THROW: B-R

Sundean is a towering catcher with fantastic bat-to-ball skills and budding exit velocity numbers suggesting he's starting to learn how to use his massive frame. His track record led him to an appearance with Hyannis on the Cape this past summer where he showed flashes of brilliance with the bat. Scouts want to see his chase rates come down a bit as Sundean can get ultra-aggressive at the plate. That said, he's done a good job of keeping his strikeout totals low. Evaluators are split on his chances to stick behind the plate at the next level, but he is a good enough athlete to handle left field or potentially first base if need be as a pro.

HEIGHT: 6-5

WEIGHT: 220

BAT/THROW: L-R

Carpenter is a projectable lefty bat with immense raw bat speed and considerable body control for his age. He's still working to get to all that power in games, but scouts agree it's certainly coming. He stays really well-connected and quiet at the plate. That can be difficult to find in a guy his and stature. Carpenter hardly ever chases outside of the strikezone, although he can be exposed a bit with velocity at or above the letters; a common wart for longer, taller players. There's some similarities here to Phillies 2021 draftee Jordan Viars. Big power and controlled violence from a lefty bat plays in draft circles. Carpenter is a draft-eligible true sophomore and will be 20 years old on draft day.

HEIGHT: 5-10

WEIGHT: 205

BAT/THROW: R-R

Caulfield can hit. I mean, he can really, really hit. The bat-to-ball skills here are sublime and he'll stroke the ball all over the field. Caulfield avoids strikeouts for the most part, and has a tendency to work long at-bats. There's a bit of juice here, but he's more of a line-to-line guys who will grab his extra-base hits. He's unlikely to ever be considered a thumper. Caulfield was really screwed in 2023 with terribly batted-ball outcomes before eventually losing playing time upon the return of Tony Bullard. Now more likely to get full-time run, he's best considered second baseman by trade, though he can swing over and play a bit of third base too, a spot he's played extensively at Arizona. He's an average athlete with average traits on the dirt. He's got a shot to become a utility guy at the next level if the contact skills continue to buoy his overall profile.

HEIGHT: 6-0

WEIGHT: 175

BAT/THROW: R-R

Ortiz has long been a sublime athlete with tantalizing traits on both sides of the ball. He's an electric shortstop with soft hands and exceptional arm strength for the position. The bat has always held back his ceiling as a position player, but the tools on the mound have grown louder and louder over the years. Ortiz now touches 94 with huge carry through a zone, a real chainsaw of a fastball chewing up hitters on the top rail. His upper-70s slider flashes average when it's commanded well, though it's still a work in progress. Ortiz has the makings of a usable changeup too, though he offers it sparingly. The fastball is special and it will likely get the Puerto Rican hurler selected on day two of the 2024 Draft. Scouts believe he could ultimately live 93-96 with bat-missing traits. If the slider can firm up and develop more consistency, there's the making of two above-average or better pitches here. Given the pure athlete and the trajectory of the profile, he'll have plenty of suitors in the draft -- especially being just 20.5 years old in July. Ortiz was a 20th round selection out of high school by the Nationals in 2022, and a 17th round selection by the Reds in the 2023 MLB Draft, but went unsigned as he elected to return to school to continue improving his draft stock.

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 245

BAT/THROW: R-R

Chance to become a mid-leverage reliever with a power arm and everything is firm. He'll grab 98 on the side and sit 93-95 with a bulldog mentality and broad, workman frame. Hard curveball is his go-to out-pitch.

HEIGHT: 5-10

WEIGHT: 195

BAT/THROW: R-R

Coming on the heels of a spectacular freshman campaign where he was named Big 12 Freshman of the Year, Shojinaga has scouts' attention as a potential utility big leaguer at the next level. It all begins with Shojinaga's offensive profile where he boasts nearly elite-level bat-to-ball skills and flirts with above average power via his batted-ball data. He does a reasonable job of avoiding pitches out of the zone, and when pulling the trigger on pitches in the zone it's undeniably elite contact skills. Shojinaga has played a bit behind the plate, but scouts like the athleticism a bit more at second base, and maybe ultimately first base and left field as a pro. He's a fringy runner who doesn't provide a ton of value on the basepaths, but his instincts rival very few in the game. He's a heady player.

HEIGHT: 6-4

WEIGHT: 210

BAT/THROW: R-R

Draft-eligible for the second year in a row, Little was selected in the 19th round by the Mets in 2023 but went unsigned. It's been an adventurous ride for the St. Louis, Missouri native these past three years. A top prospect in high school, Little pulled his name from the 2021 draft early. Little decided to enroll early at Vanderbilt and immediately entered the rotation as a midweek anchor for the Commodores. He then transferred to LSU where he's really found more success by leaning on a very good breaking ball. The fastball can get up into the high-90s, though more comfortably sits in that 92-95 range for now. His heater has a lot of metric traits about it that teams will covet, and his deception forces opposing hitters to chase the pitch out of zone at alarming rates. That said, the next step in his development will be missing more bats in the zone with the pitch. Little has a promising firm curveball with good spin rates, though he'll need to continue refining his ability for consistent shape and command of the pitch. He also shows feel for a changeup that is used almost exclusively to left-handed hitters.

HEIGHT: 5-11

WEIGHT: 185

BAT/THROW: R-R

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.