HOMETOWN: Simi Valley, CA

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 195

BAT/THROW: L-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Texas

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Rainer is a highly-decorated two-way player with a well-leveraged left-handed swing and legitimate game power. When he's out in front of spin, the pull-side juice is considerable. Rainer's swing can corkscrew a bit when he over-swings, but the offensive upside here is quite high. In terms of the overall hit tool, it's been streaky on the tournament and showcase circuit, but the impact is undeniable when he gets ahold of one with power to all fields. Rainer can get passive at times, and falling behind in counts has made things more difficult on his offensive game. Scouts would like to see him a bit more assertive in the box, punishing mistake fastballs with more consistency and eagerness, green-lighting himself more often in hitters' counts. The bat has taken a step forward this spring and he's shown a more aggressive approach with some added bat speed highlighted by a sterling performance at NHSI against some of the better high school arms in the country in March.

On the dirt, Rainer may ultimately grow off the shortstop position to third base, but his physical tools stand out. He's a pure infielder with very good hands, actions and the ability to make every play in every direction. He's a rangy player for the time being, though the added strength and maturation of the body will test his ability to glide deep to his left and right. It's a 70-grade arm with deliberate hands, as well as an impressive internal clock. The profile undoubtedly sticks on the left side of the infield and possesses gold glove upside. Regardless of his eventual position, the frame is long, the bat speed is big, and the overall ceiling is significant. He's also an above average runner underway. It's an all-star profile if the hit tool realizes its ceiling.

At time of publish, camps are split on whether to prefer Rainer as a bat or a potential pitcher where he's been up to 97 with an upper-70s breaking ball he's shown feel for landing in the zone. It's got big two-plane break and tunnels the fastball well when landed glove-side. There's also a changeup that has conviction and arm speed while lacking execution. It's all extremely easy for Rainer. He looks as though he's playing catch on the mound. There's a little bit of a cross-body action to his delivery. A pro team may elect to try and work on directional stuff with his operation at the next level, but it hardly affects his ability to throw strikes and dominate right now. The frame, athlete, and pure arm strength has some believing there's triple-digit upside with starter traits. He could be the first prep selected in 2024 and has very real early first round buzz.

HOMETOWN: Bradenton, FL

HEIGHT: 6-1

WEIGHT: 195

BAT/THROW: R-R

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 a third baseman long-term where his athleticism and huge throwing arm, as well as his hands should serve him well. There's a good bit of aggression in Smith's approach at the plate, and he's been known to chase a bit, and that has led to some strikeout woes. A hand hitch in his load also has scouts paying close attention to how he performs in the ACC this spring. Smith can really fill up a scouting report and has a chance to be one of the premier college sluggers available in the 2024 class. His profile figures to climb higher and higher if he continues to perform at the torrid pace has has to this point.

HOMETOWN: Athens, GA

HEIGHT: 6-0

WEIGHT: 194

BAT/THROW: R-R

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King was a metric monster in 2023 posting gaudy exit velocity numbers on his way to a .411/.457/.699 slash with eleven homers. While there is slight concern inside the scouting community on high chase rates King posted during the wood-bat summer with Team USA and on the Cape, he did make up for his eager approach by making a ton of contact, and it was to all fields and extremely loud. He can get away with swinging at pitches outside the zone at times, and fights to get back to a point where he can kill a cookie mistake. King has posted ground ball rates a little higher than the industry generally likes to see over the past two seasons as well. Even still, it's plus raw power and he's tapping into a lot of it in games right now.

King has enough twitch and athleticism to handle shortstop, though most believe his throwing arm will push him to second base or centerfield at the next level. He's played a ton of centerfield for the Demon Deacons and scouts think he's capable at the next level, especially considering how green he is presently at the position. He's a plus runner who should be an asset on the base paths.

So long as King's approach doesn't derail what he's physically capable of doing on the field, his assortment of above-average to plus tools should show out in a big way at the next level.

HOMETOWN: Yukon, OK

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 184

BAT/THROW: L-R

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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.

HOMETOWN: Pembroke Pines, FL

HEIGHT: 5-11

WEIGHT: 200

BAT/THROW: S-B

Extreme athlete who's capable of pitching from both sides of the rubber. Cinjtje has been up to the mid-to-upper 90s w/ a hammer curveball and firm slider from the right side, mostly low-90s from the left side. He throws a firm gyroscopic slider with considerable depth and late, deep tilt in the mid-80s; one of the better breaking balls for the starting pitcher prospects in this class. He'll also get lefties off the fastball with a changeup that has been a truly excellent development during his time on campus. It's at least three solid average pitches and he commands them all. Cijntje has seen his stuff continually tick up on campus and has now bumped 98 on radar guns. The heat, coupled with the athletic body and budding offspeed pitch 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 starting pitcher. He's received Marcus Stroman comps from some industry personalities.

HOMETOWN: Frisco, TX

HEIGHT: 6-1

WEIGHT: 185

BAT/THROW: L-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Texas A&M

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Sanford is still growing and has a considerable amount of projection left in his frame. Previously a slasher type, Sanford appears to have grown into a significant amount of bat speed this winter and has begun showing more thunder at the plate, though he doesn't profile to ever grow into a slugger. Sanford has a strong, wiry frame and athletic actions on the dirt, all of which point to a future staying up the middle of the field. This is one of the prettier left-handed swings in the class, and while performance and production has been streaky, he looks the part of a guy who could really hit with more reps. It's quick hands, loose wrists and a quiet upper-body through the point of impact. The aforementioned added strength could unlock production and consistency not yet seen, sending his draft stock on a rocket ship. Scouts want to see him clean up the approach against breaking balls in the future. Sanford has all the makings of a future Comp A pick.

HOMETOWN: Wauchula, FL

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 175

BAT/THROW: R-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Florida

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A two-sport star, Lindsey shines on the football field and could take to the gridiron for the Gators if he ends up getting to school. He is an elite 80-grade runner who's extremely quick out of the box and the speed really plays on the defensive side of the ball as well. Lindsey is lauded for his athleticism and fluidity on the field with strong actions on the dirt and a slow heartbeat. He has soft hands, smooth, polished transitions and he glides all over the dirt. It may only be an average arm at best, but it plays up with how quickly and effortlessly he operates. He has a simple swing that lacks impact at this stage. There's not a lot of moving parts and he does a nice job going with pitches and not forcing anything to his pull-side. He's rather green in the box with variations in his triggers and he'll sometimes struggle to time up more premium pitchers, though the sample in that regard is limited as Lindsey didn't participate in most of the showcases or tournaments during the summer of 2023. Evaluators who have seen him applaud his pure bat-to-ball skills and believe he's beginning to understand how to backspin the baseball. His innate ability to find the barrel despite being in different positions throughout his swing stands out when projecting a future hit tool. The profile projects an impact defender and an extremely valuable baserunner with budding offensive tools that could blossom once fully committed to the diamond. He could comfortably play centerfield if he ends up there. Lindsey has received Trea Turner comps from those who have seen him, though he's a tick bigger and more projectable than Turner was.

HOMETOWN: Ankeny, IA

HEIGHT: 6-4

WEIGHT: 235

BAT/THROW: R-R

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If you were to build a Mount Rushmore for the best pure stuff college baseball has ever seen, there's a very real argument that Brecht would deserve to be on it. Most would agree Brecht has the most electric fastball in the 2024 class; at least at this early stage. He's been up to 101, sitting 97-99 in starts. It's a metric-monster and is only reinforced by the elite whiff rates he generates off the pitch. He'll mix in an absolutely disgusting slider with immense depth, inducing gaudy swing-and-miss numbers. He'll also throw a traditional curveball extremely hard in the mid-80s. Brecht has a chance to possess an elite fastball and two plus-or-better breaking balls. That said, the control and command right now are below average and walks may ultimately preclude him from pitching in a conventional starting pitcher role at the next level.

Brecht gave up football for the Hawkeyes in the spring of 2023 and scouts are excited to see if his game explodes because of it. If/when Brecht takes the next step in his development and develops even fringty control on the hill, there's a case to be made it's the highest ceiling on the mound in the class.

HOMETOWN: Murrieta, CA

HEIGHT: 6-1

WEIGHT: 195

BAT/THROW: R-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Oklahoma State

Doughty was arguably the biggest winner at Area Code Games in 2023, flashing massive stuff en route to a dominant performance. He'll reach back for 96, holding 94-95 over multiple innings and settling in 91-94 after the fourth inning. Doughty produces above average spin rates on his fastball, though it's a bit of a dead-zone shape and can get hit a bit when not commanded on the black or top rail. The breaking ball here is the real headline grabber, a 3000 rpm hammer that's been up to 87, consistently 84-85 with bat-missing shape. It's comfortably a 60-grade curveball, and could track up into the double-plus range with polish and further refinement in shape and consistency. He's been working to fold in a changeup this spring. He sells the pitch. It's got solid average upside. Doughty isn't just a "stuff" guy either. He fills up the zone and loves varying his delivery using stutters, pauses and multiple leg lifts to throw off a batter's timing. It's quite advanced and effective considering his feel for pounding the strike zone. Doughty has a strong, workhorse frame with squared-off, broad shoulders and strength in his lower half. He's an animal of a pitching prospect and could figure into the equation on day one of the draft.

HOMETOWN: Memphis, TN

HEIGHT: 6-0

WEIGHT: 185

BAT/THROW: R-R

Culpepper has been a staple in the Kansas State lineup providing thump and run production for two years now. He had a breakout 2023 campaign that earned him an invite to Team USA. He's gained good weight on campus and is now a twitchy, athletic, physical infielder with upside at both positions on the left side of the infield. There's budding impact at the plate too, though most believe it'll settle out just fringe-average game power as a pro. Defensively, he'll get the opportunity to play shortstop at the next level after receiving the bulk of his play at Kansas State at the "6" in 2024. His plus throwing arm will be an asset at either shortstop or third base role. While Culpepper may not have a specific carrying tool on offense, he does a lot of things average or a tick above and his athleticism points toward untapped upside across his game. He boasts solid average exit velocities and has a chance to hit for some power with a hit tool that feels unrefined and on the come up. Scouts would like to see his chase rates trend down, though there may not be a better college hitter available in the first round who can cover velocity on the top rail like Culpepper. Regardless whether that happens, someone is almost certainly going to buy high on the physical, athletic, and up-the-middle tools in a draft that dreadfully lacks that in round one. It's something akin to Brice Matthews from the 2023 Draft.

HOMETOWN: Portland, TX

HEIGHT: 6-0

WEIGHT: 190

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. Most seem to lean behind the plate where he provides plus value both in holding the run game and in framing. It's a good blend of pure hit-ability, raw power and glove work that should keep his floor quite high. He's a good athlete with a leaner frame and certainly wears the catchers gear well. Janek is quick out of the crouch and flashes plus arm strength with pop times that consistently rank above his peers. His throws to second base come out of a lower slot and tend to tail into the runner's lane, though he's shown feel for putting the ball on the mark and has thrown out an inordinate amount of runners in 2024 because of it. He looks the part back there. The bat features a short, compact stroke with power and bat-to-ball skills. He projects an average hitter with impact bat speed. Notably, Janek's metrics against more premium pitching/stuff+ stand out, helping to diminish concerns of his lack of exposure to more advanced stuff at Sam Houston. If Janek can develop some polish in his pitch selection and pure hit tool he could project to a William Contreras type of profile. Scouts are familiar and comfortable with the player and Janek's character. He gets very high marks from area scouts on his prowess and feel for the game.

HOMETOWN: Baton Rouge, LA

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 180

BAT/THROW: R-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: LSU

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Schmidt and the Catholic HS baseball team are awfully loaded. He is the dominant ace on the mound with a fastball that has reportedly tickled 98 with some late life. Scouts would like to see him get a bit more value out of the fastball and specifically miss a few more bats, but it's his second-best pitch anyways. He's got a high-spin 12-6 curveball that comfortably grabs plus projections from scouts. It's a two-plane banger that's been a knockout weapon featuring considerable depth and disgusting tunnel off his fastball, more depth than lateral tilt. Schmidt will also work in a changeup that lags a bit, the two-pitch combo doing the heavy lifting right now. He does have some effort at release and can overthrow his arsenal at times. He's a strike-thrower, though the quality in command of those pitches can be streaky. It's absolutely electric arm speed, loose and whippy with considerably more projection to come in his frame. From this chair, the addition of an upper-80s cutter would potentially give Schimdt the best arsenal in the high school class and the chance to be a frontline arm. He certainly looks the part with the high-waist frame and long arms to project more velocity on the way. He's one of the more gifted arms available in the 2024 class with the potential for two 60-grade pitches if the fastball continues it's upwards trajectory.

HOMETOWN: Summerville, SC

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 205

BAT/THROW: L-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: South Carolina

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Morlando might be the most polished high school bat in the 2024 class with budding bat speed and high contact rates regardless of pitch type. 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. The raw power here is already huge and should comfortably sit in the plus category at the highest level. His bat-to-ball skills and discerning eye make the possibility of a future 6 hit/6 power bat feasible. He should hit for a reasonably high average at the next level and is likely to slug toward the middle of a lineup as a pro.

Defensively, Morlando projects a fringy corner outfielder or first baseman where his fringy speed and solid average throwing arm fit nicely. Morlando has worked hard over the last twelve months to re-shape his physique and add explosiveness to his defensive capabilities. He's played centerfield for his high school team, and has reportedly looked comfortable enough in the grass to warrant legitimate consideration in a corner in professional ball. This is a high-level, impact bat that teams will likely covet the early.

HOMETOWN: Leominster, MA

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 205

BAT/THROW: L-L

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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. Scouts love what they see from him on the mound. The fastball features good riding shape up to 97, sitting 93-95 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 and good depth, though he's still ironing out consistent 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. Santucci will need to shore up controlling the baseball as he's had a tendency to let walks extend innings at different points in his collegiate career, including in 2024. It's squarely below-average control at this stage, something that will need to improve quickly if he's to start at the next level.

HOMETOWN: Brentwood, CA

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 240

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.

HOMETOWN: Richmond, VA

HEIGHT: 6-1

WEIGHT: 195

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.

HOMETOWN: Blackfoot, ID

HEIGHT: 6-4

WEIGHT: 190

BAT/THROW: R-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Oregon State

Whitney is a tremendous mover with a high leg kick through his wind up, a clean hand break and ultra-repeatable operation considering his age. He's a long, tall righty with projection remaining in his upper-half and an already sturdy, well-built lower half. He's got broad, squared-off shoulders and a high waist; two signs of a guy who figures to continue to add velocity as he matures. He extends well down the bump and lands consistently out in front with above-average extension and lower-half drive. He uses his legs quite well and should jump into the mid-90s in due time. Whitney has special fastball. Not only is it deceptive, his over-the-top delivery produces considerable carry through the zone, aided by above-average spin rates, up to 96 mph. It's a menacing pitch on the top rail, and Whitney commands it well. His breaking ball is a deep, slurvy slider thrown in the upper-70s, grabbing some 8-handles here and there, also featuring above-average spin. There's also a changeup in the same velocity bucket, though it lags behind his two primary weapons both in execution and conviction for now. The operation is short, compact, and quick with loose actions working downhill with authority. Whitney was a primary shortstop early in his high school career and has grown into a legitimate pitching prospect. As he continues to grown and develop his craft, the stuff could really take off. He is an Oregon State commit.

HOMETOWN: Yukon, OK

HEIGHT: 6-6

WEIGHT: 250

BAT/THROW: L-L

Tolle has been a massive performer for the better part of three years in college baseball; the kid can really fill it up for data analysts and pro scouts alike. After spending two years at Wichita State Tolle transferred to TCU and immediately became an anchor in the Horned Frogs rotation. He has been a super-effective pitcher with a wide, low launch arsenal including a fastball up to 96 mph that he hides from the opposition. He'll live 91-94 and pepper the top of the strike zone inducing whiffs aplenty from the opposition. It's a plus fastball and projects to hold that value as he adds velocity. Tolle throws a tight mid-80s slider with gyroscopic shape and tunnel. It's been largely average in terms of effectiveness, but scouts like the upside and adjustability in shape. He throws a changeup very seldom, though it possesses very little deception and lacks dynamic shape. Tolle was one of the better starting pitchers in college baseball this spring boasting big strikeout totals and he kept his walks in check. It's mostly just average control for the zone, but that could improve once he's finally dropped the two-way aspirations. A full-time pitcher going forward, Tolle possesses the workhorse frame and strikes scouts like and now firmly has the look of a hurler who likely goes on day one in July.

HOMETOWN: Waxahachie, TX

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 190

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.

HOMETOWN: Batesburg, SC

HEIGHT: 6-1

WEIGHT: 217

BAT/THROW: R-R

Amick came out roaring like a bat out of hell during the second half of the 2023 season and hasn't looked back. He primarily handled catcher and first base at Clemson and posted a .390/.471/.791 slash as a sophomore with 12 homers. Since arriving to Tennessee, Amick has received the bulk of his time at third base where a surprising amount of athleticism and usable arm strength has opened scouts' eyes. Amick's glove won't blow anyone away, and it's unlikely he'll ever be a Gold Glove winner, but it's probably at worst 45-grade leather and an above average arm. Amick has shown surprising mobility to his right and coming down the line on balls, capable of making difficult plays. He's almost certainly a better bet than recent fringy defenders like Jacob Berry, Tyler Locklear or Tommy White to play third base going forward. All that said, the reasons scouts are flocking to Knoxville is the bat. It's a good one featuring mammoth exit velocities. Amick will need to polish up the pure bat-to-ball and his ability to avoid chasing outside of the zone, but it sure looks as though this is one of the more impactful bats available in 2024, at least in the power department.

HOMETOWN: Frankfort, IL

HEIGHT: 6-1

WEIGHT: 190

BAT/THROW: B-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Kentucky

Bell will be on the older side for this class turning 19 years old just a month before the draft, but he's been one of the more consistent bats and gloves across this class for a couple years now. He's a masher with an opposite field approach. The swing can get a bit long through the zone and there's steepness from the left side, a concern from scouts on how the overall hit tool will take to professional baseball. It's top of the class bat speed in showcase settings. Bell is also a patient hitter who draws his walks. It's above average power projection with at least 45-grade grade game power right now. Bell's physicality has really ticked up over the last calendar year with added strength and mass, particularly in his lower half. His profile is buoyed by strong defensive actions, above average arm strength and a mature IQ on the field that should help him on the dirt at the next level. He's got a solid chance to stick at the position.

HOMETOWN: Sinking Spring, PA

HEIGHT: 6-4

WEIGHT: 201

BAT/THROW: R-R

Holman has a good arm with a good fastball up to 95 mph and a high-release that lends well to generating swing-and-miss on his breaking ball. He lives high, glove-side and has been particularly difficult for right-handed hitters to handle. The heater possesses tremendous carry through the zone and has the potential to be a plus weapon at the next level if he continues adding velocity. For the time being, he's mostly 91-93. It's a legit curve with huge depth and tumbling tilt, thrown firm in the upper-70s. When Holman gets that pitch down and spiked, it's been especially effective, though he does have a tendency to hang it at times. The slider has been a work-in-progress, but flashed big shape for Team USA this past summer. It works well off the fastball, especially elevated. There's also a changeup, though it lags a bit behind his heat and spin. Holman has starter traits and more strength coming in his 6-foot-4-inch frame. His one-two tunneling punch, plus his slider, should lend well to the modern game at the next level. Aesthetically, the ball jumps out of Holman's hand and everything comes loose and easy for the lanky righty. He's "what they look like" though to reach his mid-rotation ceiling a player development system will need to get him moving faster and getting to more velocity.

HOMETOWN: Red Oak, TX

HEIGHT: 6-6

WEIGHT: 215

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 starting pitcher ceiling.

HOMETOWN: Pennington, NJ

HEIGHT: 6-4

WEIGHT: 190

BAT/THROW: R-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Virginia

Meccage is a projectable right-handed pitcher with a fantastic frame an explosive traits in his delivery. There's big arm speed here and it comes out of a reasonably clean and free delivery featuring a ton of scap load with a bit of inversion in the back. There's some effort out in front, but his athleticism and feel to repeat helps suggest that could iron itself out over time. He can at times be a tick late in his release on breaking balls, though it should polish up with added strength. Meccage has been up to 96, sitting 90-92 with high spin rates and varying shape. His slider projects well with well-above average spin rates and big depth. There's also a changeup and a curveball in there, though both lag behind his two primary weapons and he's hardly needed to throw them. Meccage has dominated his competition in showcase and tournament settings with enormous whiff and miss rates. He's a strike-thrower with bat-missing stuff. Meccage is committed to Virginia. He will be on the younger side for this draft turning 18 just a few months prior to the draft.

HOMETOWN: Dallas, TX

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 200

BAT/THROW: L-L

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'll routinely sit north of 22 inches of IVB on any given night with some cut, though that figure is sure to trend slightly down in pro ball with a different baseball. Still, he figures to rang among the elite in the game in terms of generating ride on the heater. As a southpaw no less. That in and of itself is unique. The benefits of his fastball shape are negated a touch by what is an ultra-high release, though he's still managed to get above average chase rates in the SEC. Prager will generally work a lather in the 90-92 range and will grab 94. He's flashed a solid average slider that has upside as he continues to learn pitch shaping and command for the pitch. For now, it's thrown all over the zone, the quality of the strikes waning as his outings progress. There's also a changeup in there with generous arm-side fade, though he's hardly deployed it to this point. Scouts also wonder whether his changeup shape will suffer at the next level as he presently owns close to 18 inches of horizontal separation between the fastball and offspeed in his arsenal. The operation features some effort at release, specifically a considerable amount of whack. Scouts are split on whether he projects to start at the next level. The arsenal would certainly support it, though the command and effort in the profile cause some pause.

HOMETOWN: Hays, KS

HEIGHT: 5-11

WEIGHT: 200

BAT/THROW: L-L

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.

HOMETOWN: Murfreesboro, TN

HEIGHT: 6-4

WEIGHT: 207

BAT/THROW: R-R

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Beam is as prototype as they come. He's a big, tall, strong righty with a physical delivery and huge stuff. Beam has been up into the upper-90s, living 92-95 with late hop. Beam has a promising curveball with two-plane tilt, though it's shape wavers later in outings, something that should come with age. He's also got a solid average changeup that gets its value primarily off conviction and arm speed, presently lacking dynamic shape. The pitch has come a long ways in the last twelve months. He's got a shot to develop into a horse at the top of a rotation with added consistency. It's one of the highest floors in the class and he could conceivably be in the big leagues in 2025.

HOMETOWN: Denville, NJ

HEIGHT: 6-0

WEIGHT: 185

BAT/THROW: R-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Virginia

Dickerson really made his presence known over the last twelve months of showcase and tournament baseball posting roasted run times and performing in games in ways most of his peers did not. Dickerson features a compact right-handed swing with organic loft and a demonstrated all-fields approach. He's hit some of the better arms in the country over the last handful of months. Most of his over-the-fence power is to the pull-side, but he's produced some opposite field pokes that suggest solid average raw power could eventually be in the cards with added development. Dickerson is a gritty player who could end up at second base, although he's proven to be a fairly capable average defender at shortstop. His speed could eventually push him to the outfield as well. It's comfortably double-plus speed. The right-handed hitting second base prospect has generally been a challenging profile to buy high in any draft, but the bat is special and scouts are locked in.

HOMETOWN: Forney, TX

HEIGHT: 6-1

WEIGHT: 205

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.

HOMETOWN: Missouri City, TX

HEIGHT: 6-1

WEIGHT: 180

BAT/THROW: L-L

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Houston

Payne is a burner with double-plus speed and a whippy, gap-to-gap approach at the plate. He's started adding weight of late and has showcased some very real pull-side power too. He can get a little over-anxious in the box and has a tendency to work himself into pitcher's counts, but that should be ironed out over time. Scouts would like to see the repeatability of his swing become more consistent as we approach the draft -- his timing triggers can vary in different counts. His best tools are on the basepaths and in the field. Payne is a well put together athlete who should stay in centerfield long-term so long as the crispness of his routes continue to improve. In a class where there's so many question marks about guys staying up the middle of the field, Payne is as good a bet to stay in center as anyone on this board. There's considerable upside here, especially considering he'll be just 17 years old for the draft.

HOMETOWN: Pittsburgh, PA

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 210

BAT/THROW: B-L

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Miami

Shields re-classified from the 2025 class into 2024. He's a strong, polished lefty with a low-90s fastball (up to 94), a deceptive, two-plane slider in the upper-70s, and a changeup that usually sits a tick or two above that. Shields is an impressive athlete with a two-way background; a distinguished hitter with a sweet left-handed swing. Everything about Shields is rhythmic and balanced. He has a calm about his game that some of his peers lack. Especially impressive considering he'll be a whole year younger than most of his contemporaries in the draft. Shields won't turn 18 years old until October 2024. He's one of the youngest players, if not the youngest, available to teams this summer. He's committed to play ball at Miami.

HOMETOWN: Aliso, CA

HEIGHT: 6-0

WEIGHT: 197

BAT/THROW: L-L

Gage Jump battled through nagging injuries as a true freshman in 2022, but showed flashes of real potential for the Bruins. Unfortunately, he missed 2023 after going through Tommy John. He's not a big guy, but the metrics behind his pitches are loud. The fastball really jumps over bats at the top of the zone and is complimented by a fantastic curveball with deep bite and significant spin. Jump is what you'd call a tunneling savant. There's also a cutter and a changeup in there, the latter showing promise in terms of shape and execution. He'll need to stay healthy and add strength as we move deeper into 2024, but he's a big time weapon and a data-darling and that will enthuse analysts and pro scouts alike. He has day one upside.

HOMETOWN: Lewisburg, PA

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 215

BAT/THROW: L-R

Keys has an incredible eye at the plate with extremely low chase rates and a picky approach. He's run low strikeout totals and moderately high walk rates during his collegiate career too. Keys has a violent left-handed swing and a physical frame. The latter may ultimately have to move over to first base at the pro level, but scouts really like the bat here. Keys has Top-100 pick upside, and could creep a good bit higher than that if he proves he can handle third base long-term. He's got a lot of strength in his lower-half, and it limits his foot speed and agility at the hot corner. He's got an average arm as well. Keys has a little bit of former Louisville 1B/3B Alex Binelas in him. He'll need to get a little lighter on his feet if he's to avoid the move across the diamond.

HOMETOWN: Haughton, LA

HEIGHT: 5-11

WEIGHT: 200

BAT/THROW: L-R

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. He's been a barrel magnet in 2024 despite getting a delayed start due to a foot injury. Where he gets in trouble is when he specifically tries to lift and pull the ball, though that's been less of an issue as a junior. Stovall's best position in second base where he projects a potential average hitter with average power and a fringy glove. He's gotten a substantial amount of time at first base this spring to get him off his feet a bit more, some evaluators opining the athlete may end up there or in left field as a pro. Stovall is an average runner. He returns in 2024 having suffered a torn labrum toward the end of the 2023 season, durability being a slight wart in his profile in Fayetteville. He appears back at full strength and represents one of the better college bats out there.

HOMETOWN: Enid, OK

HEIGHT: 6-1

WEIGHT: 205

BAT/THROW: B-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Oklahoma State

Shull is a bat-first, power-over-hit outfielder who can play a little second and third base in a pinch. He provides plenty of bat speed from the right side with a more hitterish attack angle from the left side of the plate. The hit tool continues to advance as he's aged, leading some to believe he's one of the more enticing offensive prospects in the class. Shull is a fringe average runner is likely destined for left field or third base as a professional. He's continued to add muscle over the last twelve months and is now one of the more physical looks on the prep side. He does have an above average arm. He will be 19 years old on draft day, so there will be added pressure to perform leading up to the event.

HOMETOWN: Camarillo, CA

HEIGHT: 6-8

WEIGHT: 240

BAT/THROW: R-L

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: LSU

Another massive pitching prospect, Bateman has now stuff and the buttery operation to suggest more is to come. There are times when he loses his release point with the fastball, but that should iron itself out over time. Bateman touches 96 now, sitting in the low 90s with a big, banger breaking ball that comes off the heater late featuring depth. Bateman gets plenty of whiffs on curveballs in the dirt. Bateman will need to throw more strikes as he works into the next level of baseball, and getting more production from his fastball will be important too. Still, it's a workhorse body with a good secondary and that can be awfully hard to find from the left side. He'll need to watch his physique as he matures, but the stuff right now is loud. He's a bulldog on the bump with an imposing attitude and an innings-eater demeanor.

HOMETOWN: Palo Alto, CA

HEIGHT: 6-1

WEIGHT: 180

BAT/THROW: L-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Stanford

Bates is a smooth operator on the dirt with loose hands, athletic actions and the ability to make every play in all directions. He projects a shortstop moving forward thanks to his fluidity, internal clock, and rhythm that can be tough to find.

Offensively, it's a smooth, left-handed strong with a gap-to-gap approach, some loft and a patient approach, taking the barrel to the zone and going with pitches instead of forcing pull-side. That said, when Bates cheats and/or ambushes in batting practice, he's shown solid average raw power and he'll get pitchers over the right-field fence. Scouts want to see the body get bigger and stronger as the draft approaches to help ease questions surrounding the direction of the frame. They want to see what the player looks like a bit closer to final physical form. There's projection in the bat as Bates has the lean, wiry body evaluators look for.

A Stanford commit, Bates might be a tough sign, as many Cardinal commits in the past have been. Still, teams searching for up-the-middle upside in this class may be willing to pay a pretty penny.

HOMETOWN: Virginia Beach, VA

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 215

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.

HOMETOWN: Hamilton, GA

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.

HOMETOWN: Naples, FL

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 185

BAT/THROW: L-L

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Miami

King is a super-projectable lefty that has yet to see his stuff really take flight, but scouts believe that day is soon to come. The lower-half has added considerable strength and the shoulders continue to broaden out. He generally rests in the 91-92 range with tail and sink, but has been a tick or two higher than that. He's worked to manipulate the shape of his fastball in recent months to better take advantage of his wider, low-slot release. There's an upper-70s banger 12-6 curveball and a swing-and-miss slider in here too; both of which feature above-average spin rates. King's has been working on playing a changeup off his fastball shape and it's come along over the last 9 months. It'll flash and projects to be a weapon at the next level as he continues to find feel. King will be one of the rare 17-year-old prospects available in the 2024 draft, and that always goes a long ways in model evaluations.

HOMETOWN: Hendersonville, TN

HEIGHT: 6-8

WEIGHT: 230

BAT/THROW: R-R

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 some 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 occasion, though he's more commonly 91-92. The slider gets good results, though its shape would be characterized as fairly generic at the next level. Sinnard's best weapon is a low-80s curveball that possesses significant depth, a pitch that plays well off his heater, especially when buried in the dirt. 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. Sinnard missed the entire 2024 campaign after undergoing elbow surgery in August of 2023 but has made it back to throw some bullpens for teams in private settings where he was already once again grabbing 95.

HOMETOWN: Tulane, LA

HEIGHT: 6-5

WEIGHT: 230

BAT/THROW: R-R

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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.

HOMETOWN: San Marcos, CA

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, though he missed considerable time during second half of the 2024 season that will be something teams dig into as the draft approaches.

HOMETOWN: San Antonio, TX

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.

HOMETOWN: Repentigny, Canada

HEIGHT: 5-11

WEIGHT: 165

BAT/THROW: L-R

A proud product of Repentigny, Canada, Pitre has come down to the states and been every bit the spark plug the Wildcats were hoping he'd be when he arrived. The diminutive Pitre is a slasher at the plate who hardly ever strikes out and runs ultra-high walk rates. He's an above average runner who's more than willing to steal a bag. He's split time between second base and shortstop on campus, but most like his skillset at second base at the next level, though he's likely to play shortstop in the low minors. Pitre doesn't possess much raw power, but his feel for the barrel may be the best in the SEC. He absolutely gets the most out of his swings and has a tremendous feel for the fat part of the bat. Pitre's elite contact rates and minuscule chase rates point to a role player at the next level who can handle a utility assignment at the highest level. He could eventually blossom into a full-time second base regular for a team that values a pure hit tool such as Cleveland.

HOMETOWN: Virginia Beach, VA

HEIGHT: 6-0

WEIGHT: 197

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.

HOMETOWN: Gettysburg, PA

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 179

BAT/THROW: S-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Tennessee

Kuhns has now-stuff with a fastball up to 95. He features a lean, slender build with plenty of room for muscle and budding velocity. His strong lower-half and drop-and-drive lower-half point toward a guy who could continue to add velocity as he matures further. Kuhns is a bit of a spin magician with a low-80s curveball occasionally exceeding 3000 rpm. He can also flip over an average changeup at times. The story here is projectable upside and feel for spin, and that's a great blueprint for future success. Kuhns will turn 19 years old a couple months before the draft, something model teams will weigh into their draft-day value equation here.

HOMETOWN: Jasper, IN

HEIGHT: 6-5

WEIGHT: 230

BAT/THROW: R-R

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 91-94 with carry through the zone as he gets into the later of a start. The heater has performed extremely well at the collegiate level with elite whiff rates and chase rates that's grade out much better than most of his peer. It's a future plus pitch and then some. He works to live at the top of the zone, his fringy command limiting effectiveness at times. His best weapon is a low-80s slider and a mid-80s changeup, both of which flash solid average. Showing an improved ability to hold velocity later into starts, plus establishing a go-to secondary are boxes scouts are looking to check for Foley as the draft approaches.

HOMETOWN: Lewisburg, TN

HEIGHT: 6-0

WEIGHT: 200

BAT/THROW: L-L

Few bats in the country can even come close to the hellish raw power Tears can juice into a baseball. It's elite bat speed from the left side with light tower game power that's he's shown off against lesser competition. Tears has a good bit of swing and miss in his game, an aspect of his scouting report he'll need to clean up if he hopes to reach his Top 100 overall draft pick upside. He's got a resume of pummeling fastballs, though breaking balls have given him truoble throughout his collegiate career. Tears is a fringy runner who has played all three outfield positions, though most scouts like him in left field as a left-handed thrower who lacks the arm strength to handle right field at a high level. The report here is mostly bat with 80-grade raw power. If he hits, he could go high.

HOMETOWN: Las Vegas, NV

HEIGHT: 6-1

WEIGHT: 190

BAT/THROW: R-R

Cortez has sensational arm talent with a bowling ball sinker touching 101 mph and a slider that, when right, can miss bats, though it lacks spin. Cortez has been working toward showcasing a better slider shape in hopes of getting a lot of soft contact. It's worked this season as his fastball-slider combo has been one of the more effective in the SEC. There's some reliever risk here if a third pitch never clicks, but his arm talent alone should get him selected early on day two in July.

HOMETOWN: San Juan Capistrano, CA

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 205

BAT/THROW: R-R

A transfer from Arizona, Randall is a low-slot righty with a fastball up to 97, generally 92-94 with arm-side tail and sink. Mid-80s slider will touch 87 and settle in 82-84 in later innings. Will mix in the occassional upper-80s changeup. Randall showed his mettle this season and now is considered one of the more appealing day two arms who can fill a number of different roles at the next level.

HOMETOWN: Rochester, NY

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 198

BAT/THROW: R-R

Saucke burst onto the scene for the Cavaliers as a true freshman, and obtained first team freshman honors. From his time as a prep to his freshman year at Virginia, he has transformed his body and is well built through his entire frame. Recruited as an infielder, he primarily played right field for the Hoos, and figures to eventually transition to third base as the depth ahead of him graduates. Saucke's carrying tool is his bat, as his swing path is designed to elevate and do damage. This is reflective in his batted ball data and in-game performance as he drives the ball to all fields with regularity. Potential to be future plus power as he matures.

HOMETOWN: Lawrence Park, Ontario, Canada

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 185

BAT/THROW: L-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Florida

Lawson is one of the more premium Canadian prospects to become available in recent draft classes. He's an extremely dangerous hitter with a smooth, controlled, violent left-handed swing featuring exceptional torque and ground force. Lawson presents organic loft in his swing and is already showcasing over-the-fence power. He's got a premium, long, athletic bluechip frame that may cost him the ability to ultimately move off the shortstop position, but the bat is the carrying tool here as-is. If Lawson moves over to third base, his average speed and average arm will play just fine. Scouts do think he could slow down a tick as he adds more size, but that may also come with a slight uptick in his arm strength.

HOMETOWN: Whitefish Bay, WI

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 180

BAT/THROW: S-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Alabama

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. Performing on the showcase and tournament circuit has been streaky, but those who have seen him at his best swear by the offensive tools. 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.

HOMETOWN: Birmingham, AL

HEIGHT: 6-0

WEIGHT: 200

BAT/THROW: L-R

A primary left fielder, Sullivan employs a wide base at the plate with a sturdy, open base. He's aims to get out in front and do damage to the pull-side with many of his outs being scalded ground balls into the right side. That said, Sullivan performs and has shown the ability to cover most quadrants in the zone, especially pitches middle-in and low-and-away. He's got reasonably elite chase rates, though Sullivan is yet to see truly top-shelf pitching at this stage in his career. His above average raw power has been well-documented by scouts, though getting to it consistently in games will be a big part in his future development. Sullivan got plenty of run in the MLB Draft League in 2023 where he shown much of the same approach and impact offensively. Ultimately, this looks something akin to Kole Calhoun and could be a sneaky early day two name in 2024. Sullivan is an average glove in left field with a fringy arm, and his average speed can play a bit on the base paths given the right opportunity.

HOMETOWN: Manhattan Beach, CA

HEIGHT: 6-4

WEIGHT: 230

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 had his sights set high on a big junior year at LSU. It didn't quite go as planned as Hurd was moved into the bullpen in March, though he's thrived in that role. 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.

HOMETOWN: Saint Charles, MO

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 175

BAT/THROW: B-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Missouri

Cissell is a tooled-up utility player who saw his stock rise this spring with strength gains and general maturation. Cissell is a switch-hitter with twitchy coil and explosive markers in his swing. Only 180 pounds, Cissell still has plenty of growing in front of him from a strength perspective. His left-handed swing is generally considered the more potent stroke from scouts who have seen him. Cissell is an above average runner with an athletic stride. The profile should play well in centerfield or left field. While Cissell's tournament and showcase performances from last summer have been more streaky, he'll have plenty of eyes on him as July approaches if the bat proves more polished and impactful than a year prior. Cissell will be just 18.2 years old for the draft.

HOMETOWN: Fort Wayne, IN

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. Most of his warts come outside of the strike zone. He doesn't expand the zone to extreme levels, but the swing is grooved in a way that makes it difficult to battle premium stuff off the black. Mathisen is a fringy pure hitter who can get pull-happy when he slumps. In the field, he's a physical, above average runner who has strong feel for centerfield. He takes good routes to the baseball and shows a slow heartbeat. He controls his neighbors in left and right field as well. He can handle centerfield at at least an average level, probably a tick better. He can handle any of the three outfield spots.

HOMETOWN: King, NC

HEIGHT: 6-5

WEIGHT: 210

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 strong whiff rates in the ACC. Hartle has a good frame and can really mix it up. Unfortunately, Hartle has seen his stock fall precipitously this spring as his changeup and cutter too often find the middle of the plate. He's been hit hard because of it. When your arsenal lives in the low-90s, you're pitching on a razors edge and command must be double-plus. It has not been that in 2024 and Hartle now looks like more of an early day-two guy. Still, given his baseball card, he's a sleeper for a team who believes they can get him back to 2023 form in pro ball.

HOMETOWN: Greensboro, NC

HEIGHT: 6-6

WEIGHT: 212

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.

HOMETOWN: Wind Lake, WI

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 200

BAT/THROW: L-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Kent State

Rynders is a well-rounded infielder with a smattering of average tools and a bit of projection left in his offensive game. He's got a terrific frame and there's some present hit-ability and natural feel for leverage that point toward some future game power coming. He utilizes a wide base and anchors hard into his back hip to create loft. It's a reasonably quiet load, and Rynders has shown good feel for the barrel and a willingness to battle deep into counts, and he's growing into more impactful bat speed. That's something scouts will want to see more of in the coming months. On the dirt, he's an average runner underway with average range at shortstop. Rynders has standout soft hands and he should be able to stick on the infield, however his overall athleticism is likely to move him to second or third base at the next level. It's average arm strength, though his throws do possess good carry, more than capable enough to handle third base at a high level. He can really pick it and will be a reliable defender at the next level. Rynders is a mature player overall with more polish than most of his peers. He limits strikeouts and draws a healthy helping of walks. While he doesn't possess one single carrying tool, the bat does have an upward trajectory and a reasonably high floor.

HOMETOWN: Irmo, SC

HEIGHT: 5-11

WEIGHT: 185

BAT/THROW: R-R

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 has come back and performed well in the ACC. A pure centerfielder, Taylor can really go get it, though he's slowed down a tick from the injury. Still an above-average runner. At the plate, the pound-for-pound bat speed is without question, but a bit of rust around his offensive game has slowed his production and consistency at times at Clemson. Having now given up football for good, the tools have begun really showing out. He's consistently putting the ball in the air with impact and loud exit velocity peaks. He's been one of the more consistent offensive forces in college baseball this season despite running into some unfortunate batted-ball luck along the way. Taylor was a scout-favorite on the Cape in 2023 where he showed off his full offensive potential. He's got the athletic tools to project a regular at the next level, but will need to refine parts of his game to maximize his abilities in-game. Taylor missed a good chunk of the 2024 season with a fractured wrist. Teams looking to select him in the second or third round will have to consider his durability.

HOMETOWN: Mill Hall, PA

HEIGHT: 5-11

WEIGHT: 200

BAT/THROW: R-R

Major has worked a number of roles across the Cape and for West Virginia, but most foresee a future in a multi-inning stretch capacity where he brings mid-90s just and a ton of strikes at the opposition. He's a starter in 2024 for the Mountaineers and has performed in the role despite what many would consider fringe-average control. Major has been up to 97 with significant carry through the top rail out of a high three-quarter slot. He generally lives 93-95, complimenting the heat with a mid 80s sweeping slider featuring high spin and two-plane tilt. Against lefties, Major will throw a upper-80s changeup with depth and strong tail. Scouts would like to see a bit more separation off the fastball, but the two pitch combo is effective as his offspeed can generate north of twelve inches of fading action off his fastball's tunnel. He'll regularly sit north of 20 inches of arm-side tail. The frame is already reasonably maxed out. What you see is likely what you'll get going forward from Major. If scouts deem Major has a shot to start at the next level, he's certainly got the arm talent to go on day one. Otherwise, he's likely going to be off the board early in the first couple rounds on day two, and he could move quickly. It's a quality three-pitch mix with outlier pitch chart plotting.

HOMETOWN: Tomball, TX

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 190

BAT/THROW: R-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: LSU

Arrambide has 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, though consistency with blocking the ball and keeping everything in front of him remains a point of emphasis in his development. He's got a plus throwing arm and shows good burst out of the crouch posting gaudy showcase pop times. There's some polish necessary to stay behind the plate at the next level, but the arm strength is so impressive it'll almost certainly work at the next level, especially if robo-umps eventually command the game. Offensively, Arrambide has a lofty swing that's built for damage, and he's been one of the most prodigious sluggers on the high school side during this cycle. He's got plenty of bat speed, and has showcased over-the-fence power in games across the country. There's a good bit of chase in his game, so refining the approach will be critical in seeing his offensive tools translate. Arrambide has the archetype of a strong-arm backstop with big power at the plate so long as the hit tool allows him to get to it in games at the next level. Arrambide has some similarities to Jared Jones, the second-year slugger at LSU. They're both big-bodied backstops who may ultimately move out from behind the plate, but it's prodigious raw power. When everything is said and done, Arrambide turning into a Hunter Renfroe esque right fielder may certainly be in the cards. Or potentially a Mike Napoli bat-first catcher. Time will tell.

HOMETOWN: Margate, FL

HEIGHT: 5-10

WEIGHT: 170

BAT/THROW: B-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: NC State

Despite his unassuming size, Fitz-Gerald is one of the more complete hitters in the country with tools scattered about the diamond. There's impact to the pull-side and an average run tool with high-level instincts here that allow the NC State commit to take the extra base when afforded the opportunity. Fitz-Gerald has some swing and miss in his game, and that'll need to be cleaned up as he moves into the next level of his baseball career, but there's a chance for some power, some speed, and a solid glove here. He projects at both second base or shortstop moving forward.

HOMETOWN: Chesnee, SC

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.

HOMETOWN: Bakersfield, CA

HEIGHT: 6-4

WEIGHT: 195

BAT/THROW: L-L

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: TCU

Brassfield went through 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. Most scouts prefer his profile on the mound where the athleticism really shows with serious intent downhill and projectable arm speed with whippy 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 fastball metrics, though even his spin rates and pitch shapes seem to vary from outing to outing. At his best, the curveball plays off the fastball, though it sometimes melts into a slurve, losing its teeth and effectiveness. When Brassfield is one, it's a one-two punch that has more bat-missing potential than most arms in this class. Strike-throwing will also continue to be a point of emphasis as it's been streaky from event to event. The clay here is impressive and with another big developmental leap he could take off in prospect circles.

HOMETOWN: Alabaster, AL

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 215

BAT/THROW: L-L

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Northwest Florida State College

Terrell certainly looks the part packed into a long, 6-foot-3-inch frame with plenty of muscle in his upper-half. Terrell has a bit of projection left in his lower-half, but the frame is already stacked and doing damage in games. It's plus raw power with a hit tool that flashes thanks to fast hands and a short, cut-off finish through the zone. Terrell will use the whole field and has stung ringing line-drives into the opposite field gap in tournament play. Terrell has a resume of attacking the fastball, though scouts want to see a cleaner approach against breaking balls. That'll be an emphasis in evaluating the player as July approaches. There's athletic tools to like here including above-average to plus run times and a solid average throwing arm that projects into a corner. Terrell certainly looks the part and fills out a uniform in a way scouts like. He will be 18.5 on draft day.

HOMETOWN: Blue Springs, Missouri

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 180

BAT/THROW: L-L

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Arkansas

Gibler possesses some of the sneakiest athleticism in the class. He wasn't a popular name in draft circles until this spring after a considerable velocity jump, but in regional scouting circles he's always be lauded for how he moves. It's fluid, electric athleticism featuring an up-tempo delivery and easy operation. Gibler pitches with moxy and competes as hard as anyone in the class. There's some crossfire at release, landing closed to the target and stepping toward the first base dugout. His operation provides a bit of natural deception with a tight elbow spiral and shorter action allowing the fastball to play up. He's already touching 97 in side showcase settings and has reportedly been up to 96 in games and will live 91-93 in the third and fourth innings. Gibler sells a really good changeup that dies at the plate in the 88-89 mph bucket. Creating a bit more separation off the fastball could take the pitch into plus territory, but for now his feel and conviction on the pitch project nicely. There's a low-to-mid 80s gyro slider that'll flash above average but lacks consistency in execution and sell. Gibler will be 18.7 at the draft.

HOMETOWN: Justice, IL

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 an averae glove with solid average arm strength and good lateral mobility to both his left and right. He's got a shot to stick on the left side of the infield at the next level, if only profiling as a league average defender, though most like his chances to rover around the entire infield. There's some bat speed here, but the bat-to-ball skills and approach are reasonably elite.

HOMETOWN: Atlanta, GA

HEIGHT: 6-0

WEIGHT: 180

BAT/THROW: B-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Texas A&M

Kiel II has been seen a lot in 2022 and 2023 by evaluators. The twitchy middle infielder checks a lot of the boxes for a modern day leadoff hitter. He possesses plenty of bat speed with good attack angles from both sides of the plate, and is a plus runner that can terrorize defenses on the basepaths. Kiel has shown a grand willingness to expand the zone at times, posting chase rates north of his peers. Finding more polish and patience at the plate will be key as he begins to step into the box against more formidable arsenals. That said, he does a nice job of battling and fouling off pitches outside of the zone, so the pure bat-to-ball and athleticism in the box makes up for some over-anxious tendencies. The level of strength Kiel can add to his lean frame will determine whether or not he can stick at shortstop, but the bloodlines (son of former NFL cornerback Terrence Kiel) and offensive tools he's displayed at showcase events are big eye catchers.

HOMETOWN: Highlands Ranch, CO

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 185

BAT/THROW: R-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: San Francisco

Shepardson has seen a jump in his draft stock after adding considerable velocity this spring. He's touched 98 and can live 93-95 over three-inning outings. There's a big sweeping slider thrown in the low-to-mid 80s that projects, as well as a deeper curveball in the upper-70s. His firm changeup isn't used as much, but there's some deception and late tail thrown in the mid-80s. It'll be a usable piece to his arsenal at the next level. Grant's operation is free and easy and doesn't look strenous. His command for the fastball can scatter and his walk rates have been an issue at times throughout his prep career. Scouts are paying close attention to how his feel for the mound advances as July approaches, but it's top-five round stuff if he clicks into gear this spring. Shepardson's brother, Blake, is also draft-eligible as a right-hander out of San Francisco. Grant is also committed to SFU. He will be 18.8 years old for the draft.

HOMETOWN: Cary, NC

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 192

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's finally begun to add strength since arriving at Georgia Tech and it's paying dividends. The game power seems to have taken a jump and Green is hitting the ball in the air more often in 2024 and with more consistency. There's more than enough arm here to handle the left side of the infield. 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 day one with added experience and strength. Now at Georgia Tech, the change of scenery could unlock more impact and he's shown as much this spring.

HOMETOWN: Wylie, TX

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 210

BAT/THROW: R-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Texas

In a year lacking top-end right-handed prep arms, Flores really stands out for his present velocity, operation and three-pitch arsenal. He'll grab 96, sitting 92-93 over multi-inning shows with carry and some arm-side run. To this date, he hasn't missed a ton of bats with the heater as its shape might be a bit dead-zone in nature. Still, it's hard to argue with the velocity and projection for more on the way. Flores can really snap over an upper-70s, high-spin curveball with 11-5 shape and big depth. He sells the pitch with big arm speed and conviction. There's also a naiscent changeup that he's struggled to command. Flores is an explosive athlete with fantastic coil and drive down the bump with more strength on the way. His broad shoulders, durable frame and ability to hold velocity point to a future starter at the next level. He turns 18 years old just a few months before the draft and has the youthfulness card in his back pocket for model teams. He's got day one upside.

HOMETOWN: Honolulu, HI

HEIGHT: 6-1

WEIGHT: 185

BAT/THROW: L-L

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Texas Tech

Souza is a massively intriguing player with a long, lean frame. He's athletic, toolsy, and twitchy at the plate with quick hips and burgeoning strength. Tons of projection left in his frame. Souza gets good breaks on the ball in centerfield and has a shot to stay at the position if he doesn't lose a step. Already an above average runner, Souza could add strength and get a bit faster too. There's plenty of traits to like in this profile and he has a shot to track up boards approaching July. It's day one upside with the likelyhood of a priority target as the draft moves forward.

HOMETOWN: Rockwall, TX

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 220

BAT/THROW: R-R

Neighbors is primarily a two-pitch guy; a fastball-slider combination that shows solid upside. The fastball can touch 95, though Neighbors is primarily 91-93 with tons of carry through the zone. He doesn't yet command the pitch well, a prerequisite he'll need to improve upon if the pitch is going to perform at the top of the zone like it could. Ironically, Neighbors commands his slider with precision low-and-away to righty bats. It's a pitch that's generated huge chase and whiff rates. It's a mid-80s breaking ball with far more depth than sweep. Neighbors has a quiet, sound mechanical operation that some believe could play in a multi-inning or even a rotation profile. If he can find a changeup or split-finger to get lefties off his fastball, the future role alters considerably. For now, he's a solid multi-inning relief projection with two solid offerings, including a breaking ball that may be plus.

HOMETOWN: Gunnison, UT

HEIGHT: 6-4

WEIGHT: 205

BAT/THROW: L-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Oregon

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.

HOMETOWN: Indianapolis, IN

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 200

BAT/THROW: R-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Notre Dame

Sullivan saw a monumental jump in stuff this spring. He's flashed 97 in showcase settings, up from the upper-80s fastball he showed in 2023. His low-80s slider of yesteryear is now an upper-80s slider with sharp, short tilt. While command for the breaker is still reportedly fringy, scouts like how the pitch projects. There's also an upper-80s changeup that is firm and lacks depth. The fastball has a chance to be a plus pitch thanks to it's carry and Sullivan's average feel for commanding it. He's shown good tempo on the mound featuring a higher leg kick and a loose arm. The ball comes out of Sullivan's hand free and easy with fluidity. There's some recoil through release, but it's moslty redundant in his strike-throwing ability.

The pitchability is streaky and Sullivan tends to miss spots, leading to elevated pitch counts and increased walk rates. Sullivan possesses intriguing arm talent. Refining his control and command, as well as continued development of a third pitch will be key going forward. He's got an up arrow next to his name as July approaches.

HOMETOWN: Winter Garden, FL

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 192

BAT/THROW: L-L

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: NC State

Head is a wiry, athletic outfielder with a smooth lefty stroke at the plate and a quick first step. Head has fast hands and quick wrists, turning on heat on the inner third for impact consistently. Head is an above average runner who may ultimately grow into average power. His continued emphasis on adding strength and bat speed going forward will define his ceiling, but the approach and pure bat-to-ball skills are quite strong at present. He's still polishing up his footwork and technique in the field, but the bat has taken major strides forward in the last calendar year and has seen his stock jump because of it. The hit tool here is quite refined. Last summer, Head posted some of the healthiest chase and whiff rates of anybody in the country. In terms of models, that'll go a long way in pushing his profile up boards. Head is on the older side beings he'll be 19 at the draft, so he'll be expected to produce consistently, as well as impact the ball more than his peers as we approach July. There's a good bit of projection remaining in Head's lean, long-levered 6-foot-3-inch profile.

HOMETOWN: Castle Rock, WA

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 190

BAT/THROW: R-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Oregon State

Swanson is a projectable righty who's already flashing mid-90s heat with a dynamic breaking ball. Swanson will generally sit 90-93 over starts, but has touched 95 flashing a big curveball with late, diving bite and sharp break. He spins the ball well with rpm rates well-above average for his fastball, and a few ticks above average on his breaking ball as well. There's also a fringier changeup here that'll sit in the mid-80s, though Swanson struggles to kill spin, generally sitting in the 2100 range for his off-speed weapon. Swanson has the potential for two weapons in the FB-CB combo, but will need to continue honing in his control and command as he ages. An Oregon State commit, scouts like the frame and the upside here. He's got a shot to go in the top-three rounds in 2024.

HOMETOWN: Massapequa, NY

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 195

BAT/THROW: L-R

Donofrio transferred into North Carolina from Quinnipiac where he was overlooked. He's a plus runner with a plus arm, perfectly suited for centerfield where his reads and rouets point to a solid average glove at the next level. Donofrio is tooled up and twitchy with above raw power and present bat speed. He may only be a 40-grade hitter, but the rest of the tools provide a role and floor at the next level. Donofrio will be 24 years old for the draft and could be a priority add for teams on day two trying to save money, or an early selection on day three if teams buy the upside.

HOMETOWN: Granite Quarry, NC

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 180

BAT/THROW: R-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: North Carolina

Hightower was a late riser in the class and has some tools teams early on day two will covet. It's 60 run times and some bat speed with a present lack of feel for loft. He's got a shot to stick at shortstop as a solid-to-above average glove with solid average arm strength, soft hands and good lateral mobility. Hightower is on the older side, 19.4 years old for the draft, but it sounds like there are enough teams in on him that may get his name called with rounds three, four or five bonus dollars.

HOMETOWN: Montgomery, TX

HEIGHT: 6-0

WEIGHT: 185

BAT/THROW: B-R

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. It's double-plus speed even with the added muscle and strength in his lower half created this past winter. 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 upped his raw power a bit this year and could now flirt with double-digit homers at the next level. 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 a fourth-outfielder/utility floor here with the chance at becoming more.

HOMETOWN: Waukee, IA

HEIGHT: 6-1

WEIGHT: 205

BAT/THROW: R-R

Wentworth has been a rather prominent figure in scouting going back to his days at Waukee HS in 2021. He's a four-pitch guy that's lit up radar guns for quite some time. Command and control have begun polishing up in 2024 and scouts see a future big league reliever with starter traits that could pop in the right organization. Wentworth has been up to 94 with a rather generic fastball that doesn't miss a lot of bats, but instead sets up his secondaries efficiently. The curveball is his primary out-pitch with huge whiff rates and dynamic shape featuring late tilt. The slider is also effective with similar production in college baseball, though scouts project the bigger breaking ball as his better offering. There's also a cutter and a changeup, both of which Wentworth throws for strikes. It's a five-pitch mix with budding command. He'll likely need to get a bit more value out of the fastball if he's to garner a back-end of the rotation role at the next level, but Wentworth appears to have the floor of a potential sixth- or seventh-inning bulk guy who can mix it up and get through a couple innings at the big league level.

HOMETOWN: Portage, MI

HEIGHT: 6-1

WEIGHT: 195

BAT/THROW: R-R

MacDonald certainly fits the bill of a pop-up prospect who saw his production and output in seemingly every conceivable category blow up in 2024. He topped the 20-homer mark for the first time in his career whilst slashing .337/.462/.683 over 54 games. He'd add 15 stolen bases for good measure. Despite the gaudy slash scouts don't believe MacDonald's hit tool is primed to transition easily to the next level. It's fringy bat-to-ball skills, though he has shown an assertive, patient eye at the plate and a willingness to work deep counts. There's some drift and extra movement in his hands during his load, something that could affect his ability to get to high-velocity elevated heaters as a pro. But when he does get to it, he'll bang. MacDonald has above-average bat speed and a swing that works to the pull-side and up the middle of the field. He stays well-balanced throughout his swing as well. It's an appealing offensive profile, especially if he's able to eventually make the adjustments necessary to hit at the highest level. MacDonald is an above-average runner with long strides and some effort to get up to speed. His gait plays better in the field than it does out of the box, but he's shown high-level instincts and should flirt with seasons where he steals 15-or-more bags as a pro. He's largely a solid-average defensive centerfielder though he takes comfortable routes adn makes the routine play look how it should. MacDonald started an astounding 156 games in centerfield for the RedHawks.

HOMETOWN: Quebec, Canada

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 210

BAT/THROW: R-R

Langevin is a big, physical righty with an explosive fastball and secondaries that have performed. A transfer from Wabash College, Langevin received draft interest during the 2023 draft, but elected to go to Louisiana in the hopes of upping his draft stock. Just 20 years old for this draft, he'll have models on his side as well. The fastball has been up to 96 with considerable carry and arm-side run. The pitch explodes out of his hand, and really lives and feasts on the top rail. It's technically a dead-zone fastball, but the movement profile is so extreme in both directions the pitch performs incredibly well. A mid-80s slider has been effective, if not inconsistent, against righties. A mid-80s changeup is his best weapon, a cambio that pulls the e-brake and slams away from left-handed hitters late, riding the fastball tunnel hard. Langevin has a reliever operation on the mound, and likely profiles best in a leverage situation toward the back-end of a bullpen. The stuff is unique and real. He has a shot at going on day two, but will be a priority add if he lasts into day three. However, considering his age, Langevin could elect to go back to school and still be 21 years old for the 2025 Draft. He's an interesting prospect with one of the most productive fastballs in the 2024 class.

HOMETOWN: Paso Robles, CA

HEIGHT: 6-0

WEIGHT: 180

BAT/THROW: L-L

Wright is an undersized southpaw with one of the better sweepers in the 2024 class. He took on an expanded role for Cal Poly this spring as a the Saturday guy and has more than held his own. He throws a gyroscopic sinker featuring some heaviness and very little arm-side run. Command for that pitch is fringy, maybe average at this stage, up to 94 mph. The sweeper is his best weapon featuring considerable lateral tilt and depth, thrown firm in the mid-80s, commanded beautifully to the glove-side sweeping away from lefties. Spin rates for the breaking ball routinely sit north of 2800 rpm and will flirt with 3100 at peak. That combination of velocity and sweep is unicorn stuff. Ultimately, this may end up a 70-grade breaking ball. Wright will also show a mid-80s changeup with some tail and decent depth off his fastball shape. It's mostly a fringe-average pitch when offered to right-handed bats. Wright has a quiet, easy delivery and throws enough strikes to potentially warrant consideration as a starter at the next level. He'll need to get more value out of his fastball and tertiary off-speed pitch if he's to work in such a role. The floor of a mid-leverage reliever is present and Wright could potentially move quickly up the ladder in that role.

HOMETOWN: Spokane, WA

HEIGHT: 5-11

WEIGHT: 185

BAT/THROW: R-R

Hainline has been an offensive force in college since arriving to Pullman in 2021, doing a little bit of everything, and doing most of it well. Now in Corvallis with the Beavs, he can handle every infield role the team throws at him, but is best suited at second base or third base at the next level. Offensively, Hainline has showcased a fringy hit tool with a reasonably good eye at the plate, refusing to chase on most pitches out of the zone. He's a patient hitter, some considering his approach borderline passive. He struggles a bit with better breaking balls, but has a strong track record against velocity and has posted some pretty gaudy peak exit velocity figures during his time in Pullman and Corvallis. It's above average power and the bat speed is electric. As Hainline continues to mature and add strength, he projects a utility type of player at the next level with a smattering of average offensive tools and a high-production performer that should translate well into professional ball. There's some similarities in the draft profile to 2023 draftee John Peck out of Pepperdine. He could end up something to the tune of a Dylan Moore type of player as a pro.

HOMETOWN: Pleasanton, CA

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.

HOMETOWN: Tallahassee, FL

HEIGHT: 6-4

WEIGHT: 225

BAT/THROW: L-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Florida State

A tremendously intimidating athlete in the box, Bailey might possess more raw power than anyone in the 2024 prep class. It's exceptional bat speed from the left side with a bat path built to do damage to all fields; his pull-side power being mammoth. There's some natural loft built into his attack angle, but Bailey lets the ball travel and can blister baseballs into the left-center field gap with authority. He's shown a considerable amount of swing and miss in tournament play in his younger years, but as the bat speed has elevated and the swing has shortened up, Bailey has shown more consistency against premium arms and scouts now believe he's got a real chance to hit too. He put on an absolutely jaw-dropping performance at the Combine elevating his stock. He'll have to continue to refine his ability against spin, specifically spin in the zone, but it's ticking up. The 6-foot-4-inch Bailey can play a little bit of third base but scouts like the profile at first base long term. Bailey is a below-average runner and most of his value will come by of the bat.

HOMETOWN: Snohomish, WA

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 190

BAT/THROW: R-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Oregon State

Haight is an impressive two-way player out of the Evergreen State who boasts some loud tools on both sides of the ball. Most seem to like his upside on the mound where his fastball is already touching 94 mph with huge carry through the zone when he gets through it. Haight is more routinely 90-91 and will generate some arm-side run as he tires. It's a heater with well-above average spin rates and projects nicely going forward. Haight throws an upper-70s slider with depth and horizontal tilt, but it's his mid-80s changeup that most believe to be his best secondary. It features firmness and depth with a bit of fading action. Haight has shown a willingness to throw it to both righty and lefty bats. Offensively, Haight shows twitch and budding bat speed. He's got rhythmic waggle in his setup and is consistently on-time for the fastball. He'll shorten up with two strikes and eliminate the moving parts, instead electing to go with virtually no stride and a greater emphasis to use the opposite field. There's some spine tilt in his address that has some scouts questioning whether he'll be able to consistently get to velocity up in the zone, but to this point he's shown no warts in that regard. It's fast hands and quick triggers that have scouts believing he could grow into some real impact offensively over time. Ultimately, it's a simple swing with consistent mechanics and Haight stays connected creating separation in the box. He's shown real ability with the barrel.

Haight has a lengthy frame, a high waist and a really quick arm. His athleticism is apparent throughout his entire game. Haight is a fringy runner who is routinely 4.4 home to first. If he is to play the field, he likely fits best at third base or as a fringy-to-average defensive shortstop.

HOMETOWN: Suwanee, GA

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 194

BAT/THROW: R-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Georgia

This is exactly what they look like. Broad, squared off shoulders, barrel chest, long levers and strength in the lower half. Parker is, as they say, "how you draw 'em up." He can pick it in the field and possesses tremendous arm strength with throws that carry well through the bag. He's got fantastic hands and all the actions you would ever require for a shortstop. Offensively, there's some moving parts and triggers that'll need to be ironed out to become a consistent force against advanced stuff. That said, Parker has plenty of bat speed and the athleticism is readily apparent at the plate. It's above average raw power and Parker has shown more of it this spring in games than in previous seasons. He's making tighter turns and showing more usable strength at the plate. As one scout put it, "Parker is swinging the bat these days and not letting the bat swing him." He's a solid average runner with long strides. He'll likely continue adding impact as he adds weight and strength to his super-projectable frame.

HOMETOWN: Northridge, CA

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.

HOMETOWN: Arlington, VA

HEIGHT: 5-11

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 cut and carry through the zone and has a feel for the top rail. Knowles' fastball can veer into the deadzone category as he works into fatigue later in outings. The cutter is 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.

HOMETOWN: Midlothian, VA

HEIGHT: 6-4

WEIGHT: 220

BAT/THROW: R-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Virginia

Harris certainly looks the part of the bluechip quarterback, 5-star third base prospect. A massive, physically imposing presence on both sides of the ball, Harris has punished his peers for years now. The bat is the calling card with loud barrels to all-fields and comfortably double-plus raw power putting on jaw-dropping displays of bat speed in showcase settings. Harris is still learning how to lift the baseball with authority consistently, but if it all clicks as he gets older and more athletic, he could be an offensive force. The power will undoubtedly play, now comes determining just how the hit tool will come along. There was quite a bit of swing and miss in tournament settings in 2023, but when it was clicking, Harris was easily the loudest bat on the field. Some in the industry are rather bullish. Defensively, Harris has a slow heartbeat and gets low to the ground with soft hands and deliberate actions. He has enough arm strength to handle third base, though his throws can get inconsistent as his release can vary depending on the momentum of his frame. One final feather in Harris' cap? He'll be just 17.9 years old on the day of the draft and will finish his first full season in professional baseball (should he go that direction) as an 18 year old. Draft models will absolutely love him. There's something of a Tommy White trajectory here if he ends up at school. The bat could really explode with further seasoning.

HOMETOWN: Palo Alto, CA

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 205

BAT/THROW: L-R

Darby's profile is buoyed by high contact rates against just about all pitches and well-above average chase rates. He's a polished hitter with a smooth left-handed stroke, and he's flashed above average power to all fields at his peaks, though most scouts do not believe he'll morph into a slugger. There's the potential here for an above average hit tool and budding impact at the plate, though Darby is mostly a fringy runner with an broadening frame that figures not to add excess value on the basepaths as a pro. He's played all over the dirt for the Gauchos, as well as for Corvallis in the WCL and Yarmouth-Dennis on the Cape. Most see a future at third base, though he's could be serviceable at second base and could ultimately end up at first if he continues to add strength and size. Darby has a strong internal clock, though his footwork needs polish on the dirt. He's got solid average arm strength, though it plays down at times due to technique. He may ultimately be able to tap into that arm strength with more reps and subsequent comfortability in his defensive game. Ultimately, this looks like a potential average bat at the next level with enough defensive value to keep him away from first base early in his career. It's day-two upside.

HOMETOWN: Disputanta, VA

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.

HOMETOWN: Overland Park, KS

HEIGHT: 6-4

WEIGHT: 185

BAT/THROW: L-L

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Arkansas

The latest in the long line of prospects coming out of Blue Valley West, Lovich is a long, lanky, projectable outfielder with a real knack for putting the game in motion. He's largely a slap hitter for now, but as he adds strength, Lovich could develop into some power considering his 6-foot-4-inch frame. Lovich just simply gets the barrel to the baseball better than most of his peers, hardly ever selling out for pull-side power. From a tools perspective, he's an average runner who could grow into more speed. It's only an average arm, though he does take a strong first step in the field and on the bases. Lovich is an Arkansas commit, but if a team subscribes to the upside coming in the frame, and the *now* hit tool, he's got a shot at going good on day two of the draft.

HOMETOWN: Montgomery, TX

HEIGHT: 6-1

WEIGHT: 190

BAT/THROW: L-L

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Texas

There may not be another arm in the 2024 class with better breaking ball upside than Navarre. The slider and curveball combo is truly dynamic with spin rates in excess of 3200 rpm at times. His slider is a true sweeper featuring north of 20" of sweep at peak. He throws that pitch in the 77-80. The curveball comes in at 74-75 with significant depth and horizontal action as well. Both pitches project plus, the slider could jump into the double-plus category if he learns to throw it a bit more firm. Navarre's fastball is fringy for the time being, resting 88-90 on most nights grabbing 92, though he's shown solid average command of the pitch and it does play up as he hides the ball exceptionally well. He naturally cuts his fastball, and generates moderate amounts of carry on the pitch as well. It's a unique pitch and has a shot to get into the above average category in time. Navarre has a tendency to rush down the mound at times when throwing the heater, something scouts expect should clean up over time. There's also low-80s changeup, though it comes in at 2100 rpm and doesn't currently possess consistent shape or execution. Navarre does things you cannot teach, and does so as a southpaw. If a team believes he'll eventually sit in the 93-94 bucket, he's got a good shot at becoming a Top 150 pick.

HOMETOWN: Fort Wayne, IN

HEIGHT: 6-4

WEIGHT: 224

BAT/THROW: L-L

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Indiana

Thomas is a prototype lefty with a big, athletic 6-foot-4-inch frame and a barrel chest. He's been up into the mid-90s. His low-80s slider is the go-to weapon when he gets ahead in the count, and it's been a real whiffs machine and projects really well moving into pro ball. There's a curveball and a changeup in here too, but his two primary pitches and naturally deceptive arm-slot has been enough to stump would-be hitters. Thomas projects one of the top left-handed pitchers in the class and is committed to pitch at Indiana.

HOMETOWN: Louisville, CO

HEIGHT: 6-4

WEIGHT: 220

BAT/THROW: R-R

Carter saw his fastball velocity explode entering the 2022 season. Carter has been up to 101 mph, though it is an effortful delivery and almost certainly projects into a bullpen role at the next level if he doesn't dial back the violence. Carter's best secondary is a curveball into the low-80s with big depth and swing-and-miss traits. For now, he's really only a two-pitch guy. Carter's control of the strikezone also has a ways to go as he's struggled with walks in his collegiate career. The upside of Carter is fairly obvious if he can iron some things out between now and draft day.

HOMETOWN: Auburn, AL

HEIGHT: 6-1

WEIGHT: 200

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.

HOMETOWN: San Joaquin, CA

HEIGHT: 6-1

WEIGHT: 180

BAT/THROW: R-R

Coming into the season Watson wass a projection reliever play. He's young and athletic with a lean frame reminiscent of a shortstop on the mound. It was a longer, whippy arm action that he repeated well. He was grabbing 97 at times but struggled to throw strikes. Its a super-fast arm with heavy sink. Watson has since simplified things a bit, shortened the arm swing and found much more of the zone down the stretch. His runway of performance is short, but he did post seven consecutive outings with at least five innings. Watson throws a couple of frisbee breaking balls with a low-80s sweeper and a lower-velocity solid average curveball. The breaking balls still struggle to find the zone with as much authority as he's found with his fastball. That said, it is his changeup that really clicked into a new gear this season. It's a firm, upper-80s offspeed weapon that dances off his fastball tunnel with tremendous arm-side tailing action. It projects an above average pitch with further development. There's traits to fall in love with here, even if it's not entirely polished yet. A 20th round selection by the Seattle Mariners in 2023, he went unsigned.

HOMETOWN: Marietta, GA

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 195

BAT/THROW: R-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Clemson

A polished righty with a starter's delivery, Moehler isn't the hardest thrower in the class though he projects to add more velocity soon. He's been up to 93 with real feel for the strike zone. He'll land a huge curveball in the mid-to-upper 70s featuring top-tier depth. There's also a changeup that has been commanded well in extended innings. It's a good frame and a polished profile lacking top-end pure stuff. If a team buys what could be on the way, Moehler could be a priority add on day two of the draft. That will, of course, depend on his signability.

HOMETOWN: Bellevue, NE

HEIGHT: 6-5

WEIGHT: 190

BAT/THROW: R-R

A 14th round selection by the Dodgers in 2023, Jelkin elected to head to Houston and improve his stock. He is about as projectable a body as you'll find in this draft, and the stuff and athleticism really continues to trend 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 96 with late run and some carry, though too often it's a deadzone fastball. It's a deceptive pitch that really sneaks up on hitters due to the slot, but he'll want the shape to go in one direction or the other at the next level. His low-80s slider tunnels well and induces quite a bit of swing and miss featuring big depth and slight gyro sweep. There's a bigger curveball that he's struggled to command consistently, but he'll offer it to right-handed batters at times. Jelkin missed much of the latter-half of the year with what was referred to as "fatigue", though teams will obviously due their diligence in digging in on his durability as the draft approaches. Jelkin has better baseball ahead of him and is a good bet to get selected in this draft.

HOMETOWN: Phoenix, AZ

HEIGHT: 6-0

WEIGHT: 175

BAT/THROW: R-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Arizona State

McGary's hit tool catches the headlines, and it's a pretty good one. He'll spray the ball all over the yard with budding impact and pull-side pop. McGary is a plus runner with a long, wild gait and projects to hold his speed deep into his career. He's a twitchy, bouncy, jackrabbit type of player who can ignite the lineup with his hair-on-fire playstyle and table-setter mentality. He's played all over the field and represents a potential future utility player if he doesn't settle in at second base full-time. He's a tremendous athlete. McGary is committed to play ball at Arizona State.

HOMETOWN: Henderson, NV

HEIGHT: 5-8

WEIGHT: 170

BAT/THROW: R-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Tennessee

Southisene is a smaller-framed infielder with all the twitch and explosion you could ask for from a guy of his package. Fantastic hands at the plate and on the dirt are the story here. Southisene has tremendous feel for manipulating the barrel and driving the ball to every gap, occasionally spraying a backspinner over the fence to his pull-side. He's got a great first step in either direction and could develop into a plus defender at second base. While he's twitchy with a ton of burst, he's not necessarily a straight line sprinter, likely just an above average runner at best at his peak. Despite his smaller stature, Southisene gets bang for his buck at the plate and can do a lot of things well in all areas of the game. He's what folks in the industry call a "dirt bag" of the game, and that's a good thing.

HOMETOWN: Iowa City, IA

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 205

BAT/THROW: R-R

Marcus Morgan has some of the most obscene traits you can find in a college pitcher. He features an extremely low launch arm slot and still maintains vertical shape on his fastball. That flat approach angle is certainly en vogue right now in baseball. Morgan can rush it up to 97, but more commonly sits 92-94, but that plays up with the deception and shape. He's got two high-spin breaking balls and both move a metric mile. The slider possesses huge sweep. The curveball has significant depth and similar sweep to the slider. He'll offer a fringier changeup too. Morgan has been working to clean up the mechanics of his operation and let his athleticism take over. Throwing strikes consistently has been an issue for him and it will certainly limit his upside and ability to start if he can't smooth things out. If he does, however, the argument can be made it's the best pure stuff in the class. An extremely model-friendly arm.

HOMETOWN: Fremont, CA

HEIGHT: 5-10

WEIGHT: 182

BAT/THROW: R-R

Gazdar is an extremely scrappy hitter who hits absolutely everything. It's elite contact rates including against top-shelf velocity and spin in the strikezone. Gazdar doesn't chase much, but when he does he can manipulate the barrel to fight off pitches several inches off the plate. It's just fringe-average raw power and Gazdar is unlikely to ever be a true slugger at the next level, but he won't have to be as he buoys his slash with walks and base hits. This is a guy who simply never ever strikes out. He puts the ball in play and is a mature enough hitter to take a fair amount of walks. He's fringy at a number of positions, though his quick, choppy gait and above average speed should lend well at second base or in left field. He'll have to provide value in the field with the impact at the plate. He projects into a utility type of role a la Sam Haggerty at the professional level. He's got a shot to go on day two if a team buys into the speed and bat-to-ball skills translating.

HOMETOWN: Las Vegas, NV

HEIGHT: 6-4

WEIGHT: 215

BAT/THROW: L-L

Walsh got serious helium in the months leading up to the 2021 MLB Draft, and plenty of teams threw some money his way in the hopes of keeping the talented left-handed slugger out of Eugene. That said, he ended up at school and has proven to be one of the better impact bats in the Pac-12 since his arrival. There's definitely plenty of swing and miss here, and he'll have to clean that up if he hopes to achieve the Top 100 pick upside that many see in the profile. Walsh is limited to first base and is fringy runner.

HOMETOWN: Lake Mary, FL

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 230

BAT/THROW: R-R

Rossi has had a winding collegiate career. After starting at West Florida, Rossi took his arm talent to State College of Florida where he was quite successful. The then transferred to Charlotte for his draft-eligible junior campain pitching exclusively out of the bullpen. Fringy control and command, plus lack of a track record, resulted in his name not being called in the 2022 Draft. He was then injured and missed all of 2023. Now 24 years old, Rossi is one of the more intriguing seniors in the class with a fastball that's been up to 97 and will comfortably sit 94-96 with some carry & tail boasting elite whiff rates approach 40%. He's still pitching exclusively out of the bullpen, but his strikeout rate has ballooned this spring. He's still walking too many batters but Rossi now lays claim to a 'plus' fastball and a sweeper that could ultimately end up a 70-grade weapon. It features an immense amount of sweep and borderline elite vertical tilt. Plus it's thrown extremely firm for a college arm; up to 87 and routinely 83-84. The operation is reasonably loose and easy though there is some recoil through release. His extension is above average too. Considering his age, Rossi is unlikely to get much cash in the draft, but he's almost certainly going to be a priority pick for a team looking to save some money on day two. He could net upwards of $150k in the middle of day two as a mammoth money-saver.

HOMETOWN: San Diego, CA

HEIGHT: 6-0

WEIGHT: 190

BAT/THROW: R-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Oregon

Sanford is a good athlete on the mound, sinking hard into a drop-and-drive operation with a quick arm to go with it. Sanford produces his velocity with an advanced hinge and lower-half separation at foot plant. He also hides the ball well, allowing his stuff to play up. Presently, he operates in the 91-93 bucket grabbing 95 and will settle in in the low-90s after the first couple innings. It's a traditional four-seamer with backspin and some late life in the zone. He throws a mid-70s curveball with above average spin and some feel for shape, as well as a mid-80s changeup that lags behind his two primary offerings. Sanford is a dynamic mover who could see his stuff uptick at school or at the next level.

HOMETOWN: Indian Trail, NC

HEIGHT: 6-4

WEIGHT: 200

BAT/THROW: R-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Texas

Vartanian transferred into Campbell for the 2024 season after two years at Gason College. It's all gas all the time on this one featuring a fastball with carry through the zone up to 98 mph. He'll pair two different breaking balls including a high-80s. slider and an upper-70s curveball into the arsenal. Vartanian needs to miss more bats with his arsenal, though he's a strike-thrower and looks the type of profile who can work in any number of roles. He's one of the better bets to start at the next level when being compared to his peers in this class. For that reason, he's likely go by off the board at or before the middle of day two. Unfortunately an injury slowed his 2024 campaign before it really ever got going, muting what was expected to be a coming out party of sorts. He's expected back on the mound before the end of the year and that'll be paramount if he hopes to recapture his top-two round ceiling.

HOMETOWN: Suwanee, GA

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 223

BAT/THROW: L-R

There were rumors Collins and a big league organization had a deal during the 2020 draft, but those claims went unsubstantiated, and that's a good thing for Collins and the Georgia Bulldogs. After a big freshman year, Collins struggled as a sophomore dimming his shine. But that was short-lived as he's been one of the more prominent sluggers in the SEC the last two seasons.There's bat speed and power at the the plate with zone coverage that has improved the last two years. It's still probably a fringy hitter as a whole, but the plus raw power is showing up in games and can impact a lineup. Collins is unlikely to lock down a full-time catching role at the next level, but could suffice as a servicable fill-in behind the dish and should have a role as a bat-first designated hitter or first baseman going forward. He is 22 years old for the draft and will turn 23 before baseball's calendar year ends. He doesn't have a ton of leverage in the draft, but should get day two consideration.

HOMETOWN: Folsom, CA

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.

HOMETOWN: Canton, GA

HEIGHT: 6-0

WEIGHT: 190

BAT/THROW: S-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Georgia

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 with budding raw power there too. Both swings present an arm bar that can on occasion lead to consistency of contact woes, but he's performed well in tournament and showcase settings. Mullinax has above-average to plus speed and projects to stay in centerfield. He features an average throwing arm that can play in any spot. 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 run-scoring opportunities. Mullinax really sinks into his hips and tends to drift into some swings, but it's a firm front side with twitchy hips and budding bat speed. Another five-tool potential guy.

HOMETOWN: Egg Harbor City, NJ

HEIGHT: 6-4

WEIGHT: 222

BAT/THROW: R-R

Hagaman has put in the work since arriving to Blacksburg having tacked on 35 pounds of muscle most of which came in a highly instrumental redshirt season in 2022. Hagaman was a Swiss Army Knife for the Mountaineers in 2024. At times he worked in a multi-inning relief role, though he also threw 103 pitches and 89 pitches on two different occasions in starts. His role at the next level is still in flux as Hagaman currently possesses streaky fringy command and walks can tailspin on him at times. He issued 19 free passes in 35 innings this spring, though six of those did come in a 1.2 inning outing toward the end of March. Eliminating that hiccup paints a picture of a more refined righty with just 13 walks in 33.1 IP. Hagaman throws a 93-95 mph fastball and has flirted with 98 mph in bullpen sessions. It's performed largely as an average fastball despite the velocity due to shape that will vary. His firm has been up to 88 and will sit 83-86 with short tilt and cutter-esque shape. There's a changeup, though he's reluctant to throw it against right-handed hitters and his conviction and command of the pitch against lefties has been spotty. The book isn't yet written on Hagaman. Bullish scouts see starter upside and three pitches. Skeptics think he fits more into a sixth/seventh inning role in a bullpen. Still, he'll likely come off the board on day two as his loose, athletic delivery will draw high marks from conventional scouts. Hagaman had a UCL brace put on toward the end of the season which will undoubtedly muddy his draft profile, but scouts and evalutors appreciate the clay and upside.

HOMETOWN: Oregon, IL

HEIGHT: 6-1

WEIGHT: 191

BAT/THROW: L-L

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Notre Dame

Tunink certainly has the look of a ballplayer with a high waist and twitchy athleticism. He's quick out of the box with a left-handed swing. He's been clocked home-to-first in the four-second range. It's above average speed and some believe it plays up. Scouts are bullish on the bat and the metrics like the stick as well. Tunink has quick hands above average bat speed and a swing plane that allows him to impact the baseball consistently. Scouts believe there's above-average or better raw power there and considering his metrics it stands to reason he should get to most of it fairly quickly in the pro game. Tunink enjoyed a massive senior year with Newman Central slashing .488/.654/.826 with six homers and just eight strikeouts in 127 plate appearances all whilst playing a solid centerfield. He's got a shot to stick at the '8' at the next level, though questions on his arm strength may eventually push him over to left field. Regardless, there's tools all over his scouting report and he's been a popular name for private workouts from teams prior to the draft.

HOMETOWN: Tampa, FL

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.

HOMETOWN: San Diego, CA

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. There's too many ground balls in his profile as currently constructed, something he'll need to iron out of his game at the pro level. 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. It's a good swing from the left side and a potential Josh Rojas type of utility profile.

HOMETOWN: Tucson, AZ

HEIGHT: 6-1

WEIGHT: 195

BAT/THROW: R-R

McGee flashes average power and a budding hit tool with a mature approach and a willingness to go deep into counts waiting for his pitch. He plays a solid third base and has the body and fluidity at the position to stick long-term. Scouts see a potential solid average power hitter here with an average hit tool as he ages. McGee is an all-around good ballplayer who can handle a number of roles at the next level, though he may not have one standout carrying tool.

HOMETOWN: Macomb, IL

HEIGHT: 5-10

WEIGHT: 175

BAT/THROW: L-R

Mitchell has been one of the most complete hitters in the Summit League since arriving to Macomb, Illinois in 2022, and he's accomplished that superlative as one of the youngest players in his class. Now at Indiana, Mitchell won't even be 21 years old on draft day despite playing three full seasons in college. He's carried a .400 batting average for much of his college career buoying above and below that mark on a number of occasions. While he doesn't possess much power, he's a prototype table-setting with his bat-to-ball skills and high on-base figures. He's a solid average runner, but draws rave reviews for his instincts on the basepaths having stolen 30 bags as a true freshman. Mitchell is likely destined for left field at the next level where his arm won't be quite so tested.

HOMETOWN: Vienna, VA

HEIGHT: 6-6

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.

HOMETOWN: Caledon, Ontario, Canada

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 190

BAT/THROW: R-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Florida State

Romeo is an interesting prospect in that he's from Canada and has a complicated eligibility status. He's eligible for the 2024 MLB Draft, but college-eligible in 2025. It's as buttery an operation as you'll find in the high school class with low effort, a short, quick, electric arm action and a fastball already up to 96. He's loose, the arm works easy, and it's all supplemented by premium confidence and pitch-ability on the bump. Romeo pounds the strike zone with 2-seam fastball, though he'll mix in a more traditional four-seamer that he likes to exclusively deploy at the top rail. Both pitches live in the 91-93 bucket over longer outings, holding velocity well. Romeo bullies hitters, comfortably working inside, sawing off bats. He's a power arm, though not in the traditional strikeout sense. His best secondary is a deeper low-80s slider with solid average spin rates and considerable sweep out of the zone. It features strong tunneling attributes off the fastball, especially when commanded off the outer rail when Romeo is landing his 2-seamer on the inside corner to righties. Commanding the breaking ball has been an emphasis over the last twelve months, and it's shown considerable signs of improvement. He'll mix in the occasional spiked changeup against lefty bats, but is primarily a two-pitch artist for the time being. Everything about Romeo is clean on the bump. He projects to work into the mid-90s as he matures, and has obvious starter traits. Romeo will be 18.5 years old on draft day and represents one of the safer bets to start at the next level in this class.

HOMETOWN: Richmond, VA

HEIGHT: 6-0

WEIGHT: 200

BAT/THROW: R-R

Woolfolk is a former two-sport star with a potential future on the football field if baseball doesn't work out. But the arm talent and athleticism is pretty impressive. Woolfolk can work up in to the upper-90s, sitting 92-93 in multi-inning outings. The fastball features heavy arm-side sink. 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 starter upside once he commits to baseball.

HOMETOWN: Melbourne, FL

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 190

BAT/THROW: R-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Florida State

You won't find much more electricity in the 2024 class than what Dylan Jordan brings to the mound. He's a fantastic athlete with projection. It's his release traits that have organizations intrigued. Jordan's release height hovers around 56 inches; an outlandishly low slot for a guy who can maintain some vertical shape on his fastball. Already grabbing 96 here and there, Jordan will sit 92-94 with immense arm-side run and some sink, but can occassionally get over and supinate through the baseball to create some carry; usually around 16-18 inches of IVB when dialed in. He'll tunnel that with a sweeping slider in the mid-80s that comfortably projects plus. It might be the best two-pitch combination available in the 2024 prep class. There's also an upper-70s changeup in there with some fade and solid velocity separation. Jordan has a longer arm action and will have to prove he can throw strikes consistently if teams are to buy the prospect of starting at the next level, but this is one of the most unique and electric arms you can find in 2024.

HOMETOWN: Summerville, SC

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 215

BAT/THROW: R-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: South Carolina

Messina might have the best present arm talent in the 2024 class with a fastball up to 98, sitting 92-93 over multiple innings with life out of the hand. There's some effort in the delivery and Messina will continue to need to rein in his command and control of his stuff, but it's top-shelf stuff at present. Messina also throws a hard curveball with intent that comes off the fastball late at its best when buried in the dirt.

HOMETOWN: Ball Ground, GA

HEIGHT: 6-1

WEIGHT: 180

BAT/THROW: R-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Georgia Tech

Shouse is a two-way player with upside on both sides of the ball, and scouts are split on what side of the ball his future lays. That said, of late, it seems the growing sentiment is favoring the Georgia Tech bluechip on the mound. Shouse is an extremely impressive athlete on the mound with sublime body control coming out of a longer arm action, attacking hitters. The fastball works up to 98 and is commanded well. There's real deception here. The ball jumps on hitters with late carry. While it's not presently exceptional command, Shouse has shown flashes of dominance in the zone and there are plenty of scouts who like the upside as a starter. 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. Offensively, it's twitchy raw power with a double-plus throwing arm on the dirt and athletic, gliding actions all over the infield. He's got the chops to stay on the left side of the field. Scouts will need to see more refinement on the pure hit tool, but everything about the player flashes upside.

HOMETOWN: Ann Arbor, MI

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 210

BAT/THROW: R-R

Winnay was mostly a part-time player for the Demon Deacons in 2023 as a true freshman, but carved out a more permanent role in 2024, especially after an injury to Nick Kurtz allowed some space for his bat in the every day lineup. Winnay has a rhythmic setup with some waggle and loose hands. He's got above average raw power and can get into it to the pull-side. Winnay can chase spin off the outer-black and has shown some swing-and-miss on spin inside the strike zone, but as a true sophomore who's just growing into permanent playing time, this could improve over time. Winnay has a thicker lower half and a longer, physical frame. His body still points toward projection in the upper half and he could end up closer to 225 pounds at the next level. He's an average outfielder with an average arm, best suited for left field going forward. He's been provided some run at third base and extensive time at first base as well, the latter may ultimately become his home if he's grows into that sort of frame.

HOMETOWN: Jacksonville, FL

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's splitter made enormous strides in 2024 in a more starting role and with that ultra-steep approach angle, it's borderline impossible to hit just under the zone. 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 improvement from the splitter also shouldn't rule out his chances of starting at the next level either. The arm talent is undeniable. Johnson is eligible for the second time.

HOMETOWN: Phoenixville, PA

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.

HOMETOWN: Santa Margarita, CA

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 185

BAT/THROW: R-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Ole Miss

Townsend is one of the most fiery competitors in the 2024 class. He holds himself to a high bar that can come across in demonstrative ways on the mound. He's an audible competitor who isn't afraid to show emotion on the bump. He is a metric-darling with massive spin rates on the breaking ball and a high spin fastball. He'll work up to 94 with the fastball, resting 89-91 in later innings. While the fastball has strong spin and shape at times, commanding the pitch at the top of the zone will be an important development for Townsend going forward. The aforementioned breaking ball is a hammer curve thrown in the mid-70s to low-80s with huge downer break and conviction. The shape of the pitch will vary at times, but at its best, it features sharp, late bite, spiked into the catcher's glove at the dirt. He'll grab north of 3000 rpm at times with it. The two pitches tunnel well off each other and represent a bit of a meta in professional baseball right now. He's also worked to refine a changeup that he's grown more and more comfortable throwing in games, flashing above average at times with spin-killing release. Townsend's control and command are still a work in progress, though they've seen a tick up in recent months and are tracking toward being viable in a rotation role at Ole Miss or the next level. Repeating his delivery, holding his strength deeper into games, and staying in the strikezone will be keys toward his future impact on the mound.

HOMETOWN: Phoenix, AZ

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.

HOMETOWN: Overland Park, KS

HEIGHT: 6-8

WEIGHT: 230

BAT/THROW: L-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Tennessee

Following along the long line of Blue Valley SW arms to come through the draft the last few years, Siebert may be the best of the bunch. He's already up to 99 in side sessions, living 92-94 with a firm, mid-80s slider. A massive, imposing figure on the mound, Siebert works downhill with authority. The ease of his operation really stands out, and his ability to control all the moving parts of his frame at such a young age is fairly rare. As he continues to develop and puts together a reliable third pitch, Seibert could realize his mid-rotation upside, maybe more if the breaking ball takes a significant step forward in professional development.

HOMETOWN: Carthage, New York

HEIGHT: 6-4

WEIGHT: 215

BAT/THROW: R-R

Parliament has a special fastball that has produced elite whiff rates and chase rates that dwarf most of his peers. The pitch doesn't inherently possess enamoring shape, but it features enormous spin rates and its deception scores grade out very high. Parliament has been up to 97 but more commonly sits in the 92-94 range. He adds an above average low-to-mid 80s slider with shorter two-plane tilt, firm and leaning toward bullet shape rather than traditional sweeping action. It's been an effective pitch as well. There is a fringy changeup and a curveball he'll flash as well. Parliament is a long-levered righty with an athletic delivery and movement patterns that suggest considerably more velocity can be unlocked. He has average control and command and has a good shot at sticking in a rotation role going forward.

HOMETOWN: Parker, TX

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 200

BAT/THROW: R-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Baylor

A mid-framed, broad-shoulder righty, Bergman has considerable arm talent with a fastball that'll flirt with 98 mph consistently in short-inning stints. He'll rest 92-94 with some effort out in front at release. He throws a lot of mid-80s changeup with depth off the fastball tunnel, and will mix in a mid-to-upper 70s curveball with get-me-over traits, spiking it in front of the plate for whiffs. Bergman throws enough strikes and projects a back-end of the rotation type of arm if his command improves. He could end up a dynamic reliever who flirts with triple digits if his starter traits don't advance.

HOMETOWN: Middletown, RI

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 178

BAT/THROW: R-R

After spending most of two years at the University of Rhode Island in the bullpen, Andrade transferred to Pittsburgh for 2024 and the stuff has really flashed. The lean, long, athletic righty has been up to 97 with above-average spin across the board. It's a solid average slider and there's some feel for a changeup that's coming along. While he can hold 94-96 over short innings, Andrade is mostly 91-94 over later innings. The frame has a ton of room for weight and strength. In time, it's not out of the question he'll be flirting with triple-digit upside. His role at the next level is largely undefined for the time being, but the clay is pretty interesting here. He's got a shot to go on day two.

HOMETOWN: West Seneca, NY

HEIGHT: 6-1

WEIGHT: 185

BAT/THROW: L-L

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Kentucky

Strong has been an offensive force for Canisius over the last two seasons boasting an average north of .350 in both campaigns. He's a multi-dimensional threat with speed to burn on the base paths and enough raw power to be dangerous. A left-handed hitter, Strong has some elasticity in his swing and can separate his hips and shoulders to create torque nicely. He's got quick hands and has shown the ability to reach every quadrant. Strong struggles at times to square up the slider and changeup, though he's been rather adept at covering the fastball over the last two seasons. It's fringy bat-to-ball skills, though he's shown an advanced eye and generally won't expand the zone. Strong's batted-ball data is largely average with his peak exit velocities coming in more fringe-average. The feel for the barrel currently does most of the heavy lifting in terms of lighting up data tables -- his average exit velocities looking more favorable than his peaks. Strong is a plus runner with a broad frame and could slow down more toward above average by the time he debuts. He's a better runner on the dirt than he is tracking fly balls in the field. It's mostly average defensive instincts and routes and Strong figures to play a corner at the next level with average arm strength. Strong is set to transfer to Kentucky in 2025 should he go undrafted.

HOMETOWN: Olathe, KS

HEIGHT: 6-0

WEIGHT: 180

BAT/THROW: L-R

Diggs has been a fixture for the Razorbacks going back to his freshman year and can handle a number of roles with his versatility. A contact hitter by trade, Diggs has proven he's got juice in the bat, though contact quality has come and gone, especially against premium competition. That should improve with age. Scouts think his barrel-chested frame could grow into solid average power, maybe more. Diggs is an average runner and a tick better athlete, though his routes in the field and on the dirt have left something to be desired at times when projecting him into a full-time role defensively at the next level.

HOMETOWN: Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 200

BAT/THROW: R-L

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.

HOMETOWN: Temecula, CA

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 205

BAT/THROW: B-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: UCLA

Fien figures to be an awfully tough sign away from his commitment to UCLA, but there's so much to like about his profile and it all begins with the bat. A switch-hitter with juice from both sides of the plate, Fien has a chance to continue switch-hitting at the next level. Behind the plate, Fien is loose and possesses good quickness for his 6-foot-3-inch frame. He's a technician and stays inside his lower body, using his strength to his advantage. If all goes well, Fien has a chance to develop into a player a bit like Cal Raleigh; a switch-hitting power-first catcher with a strong arm and the durability to handle the workload required behind the dish. The size and athlete could eventually force him to third base or the outfield, but scouts like the bat.

HOMETOWN: Panama Beach City, FL

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 165

BAT/THROW: L-L

Dorsey is a loose, live-armed lefty with big stuff on the way. He's been up to 94 and the fastball explodes out of his hands, jumping over barrels with regularity. He mixes in a big, 12-6 downer curveball and a shorter, harder slurvey slider. This kid is really loose and really athletic and a lot of scouts think the stuff could see a significant tick up in the coming years. The armstroke is a little long, so consistently throwing strikes will be something to watch, but there's at least a shot here for two double-plus pitches as he continues to add strength. The metrics on his stuff really sing.

HOMETOWN: Zebulon, NC

HEIGHT: 6-5

WEIGHT: 215

BAT/THROW: R-R

A first-year Tar Heel, Haugh spent two seasons at Fayetteville Tech before transferring to Chapel Hill. Haugh worked a multitude of roles this spring before eventually working his way into the rotation in April. He's shown average control of the baseball over multi-inning showings with a fastball that'll creep up to 96 featuring carry through the zone. Haugh will rest 91-94 as he lathers into his fourth and fifth innings of work. It hasn't been a particularly effective fastball at the college level as he struggles to produce whiffs with the pitch, though hitters will expand the zone on the pitch. It should be performing at a higher clip given the metrics, though it's possible Haugh lacks the inherent deception necessary to blow it by hitters. Haugh throws a low-80s curveball with sharp break and impressive tunneling attributes off his fastball. He's confident with the pitch and will throw it to lefties and righties alike. He can gets whiffs on pitches in the dirt with its shape and conviction. Right now it's an above average pitch and could eventually creep into 'plus' territory if he can get it a little more firm in the coming years. A low-80s gyroscopic slider has been especially effective this season, up to 85 and resting 81-83. He needs to throw that pitch more going forward to transform himself into the strikeout artist some believe he's capable of becoming. There's also a firm, upper-80s changeup that lacks distinct shape but does have some depth. It hasn't been a terribly effective pitch at generating swing-and-miss from left-handed hitters, but does possess arm speed and solid average command. At 6-foot-6, 210 pounds, Haugh is especially lean and projectable with a loose, athletic delivery. He's got a quick arm for his size and could eventually flirt with triple-digit velocity in a bullpen role. Because of his strike-throwing ability and four-pitch mix, Haugh will likely go out as a starter early in his professional career. He's a diamond in the rough in this class who could get paid on day two.

HOMETOWN: Monroe, NC

HEIGHT: 5-11

WEIGHT: 168

BAT/THROW: R-R

Butterworth is a lean-framed middle infielder with bounce and twitch, enough to handle shortstop at an above average level going forward. It was a strange year for the Monroe, North Carolina product headlined by immense bad luck. Butterworth has top-of-the-scale bat to ball skills and enough juice in his bat to be dangerous. But his .236 regular season batting average highlights his batted-ball luck. This isn't to say it wasn't entirely out of his control. Butterworth did suffer from plenty of poor contact quality this year highlighted by weak fly balls to the opposite field. That gives scouts pause. But his double-plus speed, nifty hands and ability to handle both middle infield spots will get his name plenty of attention late on day two or day three of the draft. He may ultimately end up going back to school in an effort to improve his slash line and catch more traditional headlines, but there's a profile to dream on here with some tools that can get him up the professional ladder.

HOMETOWN: Indianapolis, IN

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 205

BAT/THROW: R-R

Dutkanych, arguably the most revered freshman to make it to campus in 2022, presents an ideal starting pitcher frame with broad shoulders and tons of projection remaining. He's got an extremely quick arm and the athleticism on the mound is absolutely incredible. Fastball will get up to 97 with serious deception and life. He's got a bulldog mentality and has shown an affinity for pitching on the inner-third of the plate. Dutkanych has a firm slider into the upper 80s, as well as a loopier curveball in the mid-70s. One of the more prototype arms in the class. Dutkanych had the talent and upside to become the first arm off the board but suffered a torn UCL in March and is not expected back on the mound until spring/summer 2025. A team could take a shot on him in the middle rounds of day two.

HOMETOWN: Cabot, AR

HEIGHT: 5-10

WEIGHT: 181

BAT/THROW: L-R

Draft-eligible for the second time as a 22-year-old outfielder, Gray has enjoyed two stellar seasons with Austin Peay since transferring in from Crowder College for the 2023 season. It's been an especially gaudy performance in 2024 where his OPS sits north of 1.000 featuring a career-high in homers, 15, at time of publish. His previous high water mark was just 5 in 2023. Gray tacked on eight pounds of muscle last winter and he's seen his impact jump because of it. Gray is enjoying a campaign where he boasts elite contact rates including a perfect 100 percent contact rate against fastballs north of 92 mph. He's covered almost everything he offers at in the zone, though sliders off the plate can at times garner a chase from the senior outfielder. Gray's feel for lifitng the baseball has translated into game power, but it's still below average raw power with an arm bar that saps much of his whip. He's unlikely to see his double-digit homer production translate into pro ball with a wooden bat going forward. Still, the selling point on Gray is his pure bat-to-ball skills and ability to handle centerfield in a pinch. He takes solid routes to the ball and has some feel for tracking the baseball at the fence. His arm strength and straight-line speed may force Gray to left field full-time as a pro. There are interesting traits to like here. Gray could be a late day-two money-mover or a priority day three guy for a team that buys into the hit tool at the next level.

HOMETOWN: Aguada, PR

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 185

BAT/THROW: R-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Miami

One of the more decorated prospects out of Puerto Rico for the 2024 class, Areizaga is a smooth, sure-handed infielder with a strong lower-half and power projection in a long frame. There's already plenty of present bat speed here with a pull-side approach and a left-center field gap focus. Areizaga has made strides in the last 12 months developing consistent triggers at the plate, and his barrel consistency continues to improve. The bat is still a work in progress, but there's palpable upside in the length and whip to the swing. Areizaga is a burner. A potential plus runner with long strides and projection to come, speed will be an asset. Most scouts foresee a shift to third base over time because of his thicker lower half.

HOMETOWN: Summertown, TN

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 205

BAT/THROW: R-R

Burleson is a heavy supinator with most everything moving hard away from right-handed hitters. The fastball has been up to 94 but is more commonly 90-91 with extreme cutter shape. He gets next to zero arm-side run on his heater, but can struggle to generate the necessary cut-ride through the zone to make his fastball a true weapon. It's performed very well in 2024 with whiff rates approaching 25 percent, but there's more in the tank in terms of pitch efficiency. Burleson's sweeper is his real gem; a low-80s breaker with borderline elite lateral action and top-shelf spin rates. It's been a hellish pitch against right-handed hitters this season and projects every bit that of a 'plus' weapon at the next level, especially if he can creep closer to the 88 mph peak he's teased with that pitch. Burleson throws a slightly lighter curveball with more depth and an upper-80s cutter that comes out easy. If he can find a way to add a splitter or circle change in pro ball to get some action going back the other direction he's got rotation upside. As it stands, he's awfully attractive from a metric and uniqueness perspective. It's a reasonably smooth operation with deliberate tempo and plenty of strikes. The frame can add more muscle and his delivery could stand to move a bit quicker. There's low-hanging fruit.

HOMETOWN: Pittsburg, CA

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. Scouts would like to see him level of comfort and apptitude improve at second base, otherwise he's likely destined for left field where his fringy arm, passivity on the dirt and inconsistent hands 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 in the run game elevate his offensive profile. He's the type of guy who plays a decade at the next level in a utility or role 4 left field capacity.

HOMETOWN: Lynwood, IL

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 tools play best, though his throwing arm has been graded as high as plus by differing opinions. King Jr. has handled centerfield admirably in 2024 in the ACC and can could handle the role in a late inning or injury-forced pinch at the highest level. The power, however, is the carrying tool here.

HOMETOWN: New Hartford, NY

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 96 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. This is the type of player who could eventually pitch in the 8th inning as a metric unicorn, especially if a team is able to unlock a bit more velocity on the heater. He's likely going to be a popular analyst selection somewhere in the 4-7 round range.

HOMETOWN: Medford, OR

HEIGHT: 5-10

WEIGHT: 198

BAT/THROW: R-R

After rotating through a multitude of positions during his first two years with the Ducks, Thompson firmly cemented the starting catcher role toward the latter stages of the 2023 season. He's lauded for his offensive approach with low chase rates, lower whiff rates and in-zone swing metrics that point to a guy who should post strong slash lines at the next level. It's a potential above average hit tool, maybe more if he adds strength. Raw power isn't a calling card for Thompson. It's below average power, though his feel for the barrel is efficient leading to extra-base hits. He's mostly a pull-side hitter who likes to ambush pitches elevated in the zone. The only hole in his swing, if you can call it that, appears to be spin located low and away. Thompson gets strong reports from scouts, and grades out well metrically in terms of his ability to frame the baseball behind the plate. He's largely middle of the pack in terms of blocking balls in the dirt and avoiding wild pitches, though his lack of reps entering the 2024 season can be largely to blame. This area of his game should improve. He's also middle of the pack in terms of holding runners at first base, though added reps could improve his catch-and-throw ability as he's demonstrated arm strength in the past. Thompson is a sum of his parts type of player who keeps the game in motion offensively and delivers mature plate appearances for his team. He's unlikely to ever develop into an impact stick, but his chops for catching, physical tools and polish could lead to a long, productive career at the next level.

HOMETOWN: Mason, OH

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 209

BAT/THROW: R-R

A fourth-year infielder with NKU, McFadden-Ackman has steady climb in playing time and production on campus. He's became a full-time regular in 2022 as a true sophomore and hasn't looked back over the past three seasons. 2024 has been a breakout campaign for the Mason, Ohio product seeing as most of his offensive statistics have surged. He's already posted career-highs in hits, doubles, triples, homers, slugging percentage, stolen bases and walks. This, with still three weeks remaining in the season. Ackman has flashed plus power with exit velocities north of 114 mph and an average EV well into the elite category. He's been the anchor in the Norse lineup in every conveivable way imaginable. He's athletic in the box, short into the zone and long through it. It's a pro-ready swing with a light toe-tap and very little extra moving parts. McFadden-Ackman has average bat-to-ball skills with holes outside of the strikezone when he chooses to expand his approach. That scenario is quite rare as the talented senior infielder possesses one of the lowest chase rates in the country. As if the production in the bat wasn't enough, McFadden-Ackman has also been a terror on the basepaths this season showing off his solid average speed and high-level instincts. Arguably the only drawback in an otherwise exciting profile is his full-time occupation of first base. It's the only position he's played for NKU over the past two seasons, though some believe he's at least capable of being a below-to-fringe average glove at second base in a part-time role. He got run at every single infield position for NKU in 2022, 30 starts on the middle infield. McFadden-Ackman is a deliberate defender who looks mechanical at times with his hands and throws. It's below average arm strength and a flippy arm action built for turns around the bag or throws to first moving to his left. He has put on 15 pounds since his last bit of film on the middle infield, so it's probably fair to say he's become a bit more heavy-footed and limited in terms of lateral range. Still, there's at least pre-existing tools there and whoever drafts him may choose to send him out as a second baseman to see whether he can stick.

HOMETOWN: Henderson, NV

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 215

BAT/THROW: B-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Oregon

Mabeus is an impressive switch-hitting catcher with big catch-and-throw skills and considerable strength and bat speed from both sides of the plate. A 6-foot-4 mountain of a prospect, Mabeus has shown big game power from both sides of the plate, though there's more present loft from the left-side and a bit more blistering line drive doubles juice from the right. Either way, scouts like the hit-ability from both sides and think he's got a shot to hit and hit for power as both a left- and right-handed hitter. The arm strength and pop out of the crouch really stand out for Mabeus as well. His transfers are lightning quick. There's some technical work in terms of directional efficiency behind the plate, but most believe he's got a solid chance to stick back there at the next level; pretty impressive considering his size and physicality. A fringy runner now, Mabeus will draw most of his value out of the bat and up-the-middle role. Mabeus is lauded for his leadership qualities in the dugout and in handling his arms. He's assertive, confident, and drives the bus for his team.

HOMETOWN: Taylors, SC

HEIGHT: 5-8

WEIGHT: 165

BAT/THROW: B-R

An undersized hitterish infielder, Mershon earned something close to a full-time role in 2024 in a crowded Bulldogs infield. The bat is the calling card as he projects to hit for average going forward. Mershon simply never strikes out and has the quick hands from both sides of the plate to suggest he'll be able to handle more premium stuff at the next level. He's not a power hitter and won't add much to a lineup in terms of pure slug, but Mershon puts the game in motion and has very few holes in his swing. There's a little bit too much ground balls in his game right now, but that may be something that improves over time with reps. Mershon is a bouncy sparkplug on the dirt who takes aggressive first steps toward the ball. He attacks ground balls and can make every play to his left and coming in on the ball, though his fringy arm strength does test his ability at times moving in the hole to his right. This is a scrappy player who will likely consistently outplay his tools and could carve out a utility role at the next level.

HOMETOWN: Saddle River, NJ

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 190

BAT/THROW: L-L

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Virginia

Kirk's entire arsenal really sneaks up on hitters with strong deception, hiding the ball well. He's got long levers and projects to add more strength as he matures. Kirk will work up to 92, more commonly settling in 88-90 with arm-side run. His low-to-mid 70s changeup flashes above average at times, throwing on the breaks and separating considerably off the fastball. An upper-70s curveball is a viable weapon right now, flashing solid average with real feel for commanding the pitch to both sides of the plate, utilizing it as a get-me-over strike-stealer or spiked for chase. Kirk has fantastic pitchability and is one of the more polished arms in the class. Scouts were hoping for a tick more velocity this spring. He's expected to be a difficult sign away from Virginia.

HOMETOWN: Acworth, GA

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 185

BAT/THROW: R-R

McGuire is a very good athlete, repeats well and throws a good number of strikes. The profile points to a starting pitcher at the next level. His best pitch is a low-80s changeup with bugs bunny action, tumbling and fading to the plate. He'll throw it to righties and lefties, a pitch that projects plus at the next level. McGuire will rush it up to 95, but ordinarily sits in the 90-93 range. McGuire has a couple of average breaking balls, a gyro slider being the most solid of the two offerings.

HOMETOWN: Burbank, CA

HEIGHT: 6-1

WEIGHT: 205

BAT/THROW: L-R

Smith is one of the elite bat-to-ball specialists in this class, but more importantly for his draft stock he bolstered his exit velocities outcomes in a big way in 2024. Draft-eligible for the second time, Smith wasn't much of a draft prospect in 2023 after a rather anemic year. He hit just one homer in 2022 and followed that with another single homer in 2023. This year he upped that output all the way up to 10 homers and impressed area scouts by walking 50 times and punching out just 30 times. His contact rates were extremely impressive. Furthermore, his in-zone contact rate ranked as one of the best in the sport at 93 percent. Smith's average exit velocity in 2024 was still rather average, but his 90th percentile exit velocity of 108 mph points to a guy growing into his raw power. He still has an enormous launch angle issue as is evidenced by his ground ball rate north of 50 percent this year. That simply must come up in pro ball if his raw power is to mean much of anything. Smith has an asthetically appealing swing and should be able to create loft at the next level. He's just an average runner after gaining some weight this season, and he's destined for left field. If he makes it to day three, he'll be a steal for a team. He's as good as bet as anyone to go on day two as an under-slot senior sign.

HOMETOWN: Verona, WI

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 175

BAT/THROW: R-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Xavier

DeTienne was a bit of a pop-up name in the scouting community toward the tail-end of last summer impressing at a couple different events, shining at Area Code Games. He's got an extremely quick arm with a loose, over-the-top delivery featuring a full arm-swing and longer action. It's an over-hand power delivery, free and easy with good downhill plane. DeTienne can be scattered in his control and command at times as he'll pull his head off the target through release, but he's been up to 96 with carry, and will rest 92-94 over multiple innings, his command seemingly improving as he works a lather. His low-80s breaker has promise with big, late vertical bite, tunneling well off the heater, though commanding the pitch is still a work in progress. This is a power arm with high-octane upside who could eventually flirt with triple digits. He's a name to watch as he adds strength and polish to his operation. There's something of a Jordan Romano comparison here.

HOMETOWN: Hampton, GA

HEIGHT: 6-0

WEIGHT: 185

BAT/THROW: R-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Georgia

A decorated two-sport star, Clavon is a firecracker on the diamond with wicked hands and a really strong throwing arm. He's a plus runner who has snagged double-plus run times underway. Defensively, scouts are split on whether his actions will ultimately keep him at shortstop, or whether the entire package fits better in centerfield or at third base.

Clavon possesses a quiet demeanor at the plate and a willingness to really work deep into a count to get a fastball. He projects to hit for a bit of power, but it's mostly a slashing gap approach for the time being. He's done wonders to alter his swing, staying more connected and opening up some upside at the plate. There's still a split on whether he'll hit enough or impact the game enough offensively to reach the obvious ceiling his physical tools present, but it's an up-arrow. There's bat speed here and he could turn a few over the fence in due time. Clavon will need to show improvement with the bat as we approach the draft to capture his day-one upside, but his inherent talent in many parts of the game is without question.

HOMETOWN: Camarillo, CA

HEIGHT: 5-9

WEIGHT: 181

BAT/THROW: L-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Texas A&M

All Galloway has done since arriving to USC is hit, hit and hit some more. His contact rates on velocity and pitches inside the zone in as a true freshman were truly elite and he's carried much of that success over to the 2024 season. He'll be a draft-eligible sophomore; a young 21 years old on draft day. While he's not having quite the gaudy metric performance he had as a true freshman, the slash line remains the same and the power has ticked up. It's still below average raw power, but Galloway has a leaner frame that projects to get stronger in pro ball. Scouts like the chances for his profile to stay behind the plate as a pro due to the twitch and mobility he's shown back there in games. The fundamentals aren't perfect, but his technique points toward a player who is teachable going forward. Ultimately, Galloway could end up an above average hit tool guy with 30-grade power and average skills behind the plate. It's a role 45 type of player at the next level; a guy who could platoon or work in a backup role for a championship-level organization.

HOMETOWN: Beckville, TX

HEIGHT: 6-1

WEIGHT: 210

BAT/THROW: R-R

An ultra-physical outfielder with tons of strength well distributed about his frame, Dragoo has blossomed into a very good ballplayer in his three years on campus. He arrived to Presbyterian a third baseman but has since transitioned to the outifeld where his athleticism has spiked and a future in centerfield isn't entirely out of the question, though most see a corner guy. Dragoo gets high marks for his offensive game where high contact rates and low chase rates compliment what has shown to be above average raw power. Dragoo has shown solid feel for the barrel and does a nice job creating backspin on the baseball. His swing and load can be a bit noisy, and there's at least some minor skepticism on whether his production at the plate can continue at this torrid rate against more premium stuff. That said, his performance at Presbyterian this season has teams flirting with his profile on day two and he could be a sleeper in what is ultimately a down year for up-the-middle profiles.

HOMETOWN: Rocklin, CA

HEIGHT: 6-1

WEIGHT: 197

BAT/THROW: R-R

A draft-eligible sophomore, O'Harran has scouts on the West Coast excited about what his eventual final form could resemble. At this point O'Harran has pitched 3 innings just once in his entire Cardinal career. He's been exclusively used in shorter stints and has not yet been truly tested in a starter role. Much of that can be attributed to what at this point has been below average control of the strike zone. O'Harran walked 20 batters in 17 innings as a true freshman, good for 10.6 BB/9. At time of publish, he has that figure down to 7.0 BB/9 in 2024; a considerable improvement. But nonetheless, still below average. O'Harran has a fastball that's been up to 96 mph and will rest 93-94 in his appearances. It's a heater with huge carry through the zone and some arm-side run as well. It's been a completely dominant pitch at times. A low-80s slider is often scattered all over the zone with below average command. It features sweeper shape with more depth than lateral tilt and currently lacks sharpness. He's thrown the pitch less than 20 percent of the time as further development is needed at the next level. His changeup features considerable separation off his fastball, and at times he'll flash an above average cambio, but too often the pitch is left high-and-away into the right-handed batters box. Perhaps the biggest selling point in O'Harran's profile is his delivery, arm action and athleticism. He certainly looks the part with a beautiful operation featuring velocity and finish through the zone. O'Harran is a fiery competitor who pitches with a chip on his shoulder. O'Harran will get a chance to start down the stretch as July approaches. He's a name to watch late in the spring. It's day two clay. If the strikes don't come, considering his trajectory, he could return to Stanford and work toward jumping into higher rounds in 2025.

HOMETOWN: Bakersfield, CA

HEIGHT: 6-1

WEIGHT: 175

BAT/THROW: L-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Oklahoma State

Thompson is a rhythmic hitter with loose hands and a simple swing that works. Turns hard on the baseball with some projection to the pull-side. Won't force anything to that side and has used the left-center gap. Thompson creates a lot of whip through the zone, short and company in his first move, long and athletic through release. There's been some swing and miss in his game in tournament settings, something he'll want to polish up in the months leading up to the draft to instill the utmost confidence in the hit tool going forward. Thompson is an above average runner once underway. His profile likely moves to second base at the next level where his defensive tools fit best.

HOMETOWN: Brookline, MA

HEIGHT: 6-1

WEIGHT: 205

BAT/THROW: R-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Wake Forest

An incredibly physical high school catcher, Conte is revered for his defensive polish and arm strength. He's got a good shot to catch at the next level thanks to a high-level IQ, advanced understanding of the position and training over the years. It's among the best catch-and-throw traits in the class. Offensively, there's raw power and he's shown it in games, though he can get a little trigger-happy at times expanding the zone. A Wake Forest commit, most expect he'll be a tough sign away from school. Conte will be 19.5 on draft day.

HOMETOWN: Lockport, IL

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 210

BAT/THROW: L-L

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Virginia

Valincius is a barrel-chested lefty with a bulldog frame and thick maturity in his core and lower half. It's a body that's pro-ready. He's got an athletic operation with a quick arm and more coming as he works into a player development system at the next level. For now, he works in the low-90s with a deceptive fastball launched out of a lower three-quarter slot. He hides the ball well, touching 94 at peak and will live above the barrel. Valincius throws a deep slider in the low-80s and will back-foot that pitch to righties at will. there's a low-to-mid 80s changeup with some late tail and depth that tunnels his arsenal nicely. Valincius is a strike-thrower who misses bats. He's a solid pro prospect who lacks top-of-the-draft projection mostly due to his lack of present velocity. He's got a good chance of getting selected in July on day two, though if he doesn't he's as strong a candidate as any to see his stock explode at the University of Virginia for the 2027 draft.

HOMETOWN: Henderson, NV

HEIGHT: 6-1

WEIGHT: 200

BAT/THROW: L-R

One of the elite strike-throwers in the 2024 class, Cates fills up the zone at an obscene rate. His 15 walks in 90 innings this spring represented one of the best walk ratios in the nation for guys who qualified as starting pitchers. Better still, his 107 punchouts over that span gave him one of the premier strikeout-to-walk ratios in the country. Cates has an interesting arsenal. It starts with the fastball that averaged 91 mph in 2024 and rose as high as 95 mph at peak. It doesn't possess tremendous shape, but it was useful in its purpose. He threw that pitch only 45 percent of the time. It was his splitter, however, that induced enormous whiff rates. Cates throws his offspeed pitches nearly half the time and they possess nearly 18 inches of induced vertical separation. It's every bit that of a 'plus' splitter so long as you take into consideration his usage and application of the pitch. It's not thrown hard, generally just 82-85 mph, but the divebomb action he creates on that pitch is exceptional. Cates will occassionally mix in a fringy slider in the low-80s to work away from right-handers, but it's not a terribly effective pitch from a metrics perspective and more so works as a different look to hitters than anything else. Cates is barely 21 years old and possesses an average fastball, potentially a 'plus' splitter and a useable breaking ball with 70-grade feel for the strikezone. He's a good bet to go on day two or he'll be a priority add on day three for a team looking for a floor play and a guy who could move quickly.

HOMETOWN: Ripon, CA

HEIGHT: 6-5

WEIGHT: 225

BAT/THROW: L-L

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Clemson

Wentworth is a fantastic two-way prospect with a potential future on the mound of with the bat depending on which direction his development goes. On the mound, his 6-foot-5-inch left-handed frame has been up to 88 with deception and athleticism. He's got a slider and a curveball, both of which flash upside as he hides the ball well. In the field, Wentworth is a fringy runner and may ultimately end up at first base, but it's his sweet left-handed swing that scouts love. He doesn't possess massive bat speed despite his size, but his hitterish tendencies and all-fields approach are mature beyond his years. Scouts think he'll really hit moving forward. Given his size, the bat speed and raw power may come soon. He's got a shot to play outfield if the frontline speed ticks up. Wentworth is an extremely decorated quarterback in the 2024 class and may need to be bought away from the gridiron.

HOMETOWN: Peachtree, GA

HEIGHT: 6-1

WEIGHT: 200

BAT/THROW: R-R

More of a pitch-to-contact righty, Jones has been one of the more reliable starters for the Gamecocks over the last two years despite no posting gaudy numbers. He's got strong feel for a low-90s sinker that he'll bust in on righties and play away from left-handed bats. His slider his his best punch-out offers, though it's really only shown effectiveness against right-handed bats. There's also a changeup he'll dance off his sinker to left-handed hitters that'll flash solid average, though his feel for that third offering lags behind his two primary pitches. Jones has a chances to go on day two as a bonafide starting pitcher prospect, though he's more likely a day three guy who could move quickly.

HOMETOWN: St. Louis, MO

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.

HOMETOWN: Palm Beach Gardens, FL

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 205

BAT/THROW: R-R

Meola's bat speed and ability to handle the hot corner have never been in question. He's been an accomplished third baseman going back to his high school days. He's leaned out a little bit since arriving to Stillwater, further emphasizing his lateral mobility and burst. At the plate, continuing his development with pitch recognition remain a priority. He's shown extra-base power and the ability to work gap-to-gap, but fighting off the breaking ball and getting back into fastball counts has been a point of growth in 2023. Meola is still rather green having hardly played in 2022, and he'll be young for the 2023 class.