11 C/OF
Jaden Fauske
Nazareth Academy

HOMETOWN: Willowbrook, Illinois

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 210

BAT/THROW: L-R

Fauske has been one of the more impressive performers on the tournament and showcase scene going back to his sophomore year. He's played a multitude of positions including shortstop and third base as well as getting considerable run behind the plate at times. Scouts like him in the outfield eventually where his speed and arm strength look like a slightly more comfortable fit. He's got a super-physical frame with tons of strength in his legs and broad, squared off shoulders. Fauske fills out a uniform and looks the part of the premium prospect he is.

Fauske's profile is carried by the bat and a hit tool that always seems to show up. Fauske has a quiet setup with rhythm in his hands and few wasted movements. There's some waggle in his bat that helps his triggers. Fauske is consistently on time and shows off a heavy barrel with impact to both gaps. He never chases and makes sound swing decisions against premium arms. It'll eventually be 'plus' raw power and he's already flashing solid average game power with feel for launch. He doesn't have to force the issue to get into loft.

Fauske is an above average runner. It's solid average arm strength. His tools will be tested behind the plate, but pitchers trust his ability to keep the ball in front of him as he's shown well in terms of smothering ptiches in the dirt. Outfield would not be an unfavorable outcome.

12 LHP/1B
Kruz Schoolcraft
Sunset

HOMETOWN: Beaverton, Oregon

HEIGHT: 6-8

WEIGHT: 215

BAT/THROW: L-L

Schoolcraft's enormous size and two-way potential immediately draws comparisons to Jac Caglianone. The 6-foot-8-inch Oregon product has tremendous raw power projection from the left side, and he's recently began showing it in games after growing 5 more inches and gaining 40 pounds over the last 12 months. Schoolcraft projects to hit for considerable power in games, and his hit tool is progressing at a steady rate considering the challenges players of his size face at the plate. There's swing and miss in his game, but the body control and zone coverage he shows for a player of his age and size is reasonably unmatched.

The real value and projected future role here is probably on the mound. Schoolcraft is already flashing mid-to-upper 90s from the left side with serious angle. He hasn't generated exceptional value from the fastball yet as the shape of the pitch is generally a bit generic though scouts believe with tinkering he'll own the strikezone. He's shown a solid, polished breaking ball/changeup mix that he's comfortable deploying to either side of the plate. The changeup is particularly impressive. Schoolcraft essentially throws splitfinger knucklers fluttering to the plate in the 800 rpm range at times. His cambios dance off the fastball line and tumble into the left-handed batters box as they run out of gas. It's a potential above-average or better pitcher going forward. The breaking ball is an upper-70s slurvy bender that's been his go-to weapon against lefty bats. It's largely average most of the time. He'll bury them back-foot against righties on occassion. He currently possesses fringy control, though scouts are bullish on the starter upside with time and continued reps.

Schoolcraft has a lightning quick arm, an easy delivery and the elite frame scouts look for when forecasting out future value on the bump. He's as premium a prospect as you'll find in the 2025 class. He re-classified up from the 2026 class and will be 18.4 years old on draft day.

13 SS/RHP
Carson Brumbaugh
Edmond Santa Fe

HOMETOWN: Edmond, Oklahoma

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 190

BAT/THROW: R-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Tennessee

Brumbaugh is one of the most impressive total packages in the 2025 class with high-level traits on both sides of the ball. On the mound, Brumbaugh will grab 96 and live 93-94 in short inning outings with a diabolical mid-80s sweeper. There's considerable effort in the delivery, but in a relief role, Brumbaugh could eventually throw triple digits with a soul-crushing breaking ball.

Most scouts like the hitter/defender instead.

Offensively, it's a lightning quick stroke with some feel to hit to the pull-side, though presently swing-and-miss concerns hold back his profile against premium competition. It's pound-for-pound some of the best bat speed and hand speed in the class. He checks plenty of metric boxes. Brumbaugh possesses an athletic frame with twitchy hips and rotational coil. He's under control at the plate and is a distinguished defender at shortstop who can make all the throws, and do it with style and flair. It's also above average arm strength. This is a highlight reel athlete. Brumbaugh will turn 19 two months after the draft.

14 SS/OF
Tate Southisene
Basic

HOMETOWN: Henderson, Nevada

HEIGHT: 5-10

WEIGHT: 165

BAT/THROW: R-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Southern California

Tate Southisene, the next in the long line of Southisenes coming up through amateur baseball in recent years, is a hitterish utility player who plays a gritty brand of baseball all over the field. He's a slasher who works gap to gap and can put his solid-to-above average speed to use on the base paths. The raw power is sneaky here. Southisene has super-fast hands, rotational acceleration and the barrel consistency that dwarfs most of his prep peers; certainly pound-for-pound. He's as good a bet as anyone in the 2025 prep class to hit at the next level.

Southisene plays shortstop and can handle centerfield. He is average-or-better at both spots. He has tremendous arm strength and his tools project into a number of positions on the field. Shortstop, third base, centerfield, a corner, it won't matter. Southisene is going to hit and surprise quite a few arms at the next level with his bat speed considering his Steven Kwan's-esque setup pre-pitch.

15 C/OF
Brayden Jaksa
Irvington

HOMETOWN: Fremont, California

HEIGHT: 6-6

WEIGHT: 205

BAT/THROW: R-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Oregon

A massively imposing right-handed hitter with violent, loud tools across the board, Jaksa has been impressing scouts for a couple years on the showcase and tournament circuit. The tools offensively are quite clear with big bat speed and huge leverage at the dish. He stays well-connected for a player of his age and size and his frame points toward more strength and feel in the box coming.

It's near impossible to find players that are 6-foot-6 and stay behind the plate, but Jaksa has a decent shot. He gets low into the crouch and is rather agile and explosive in his pop times. Jaksa makes everything look smooth considering the gravity and physics he's battling. What it looks like now is impressive. He'll have to stand the test of time as he adds weight and strength to stay behind the plate, but his tools should play at third base or in right field should he be forced into the field. Jaksa will be 18.5 on draft day.

16 OF/LHP
Alec Blair
De LA Salle

HOMETOWN: Lafayette, California

HEIGHT: 6-6

WEIGHT: 185

BAT/THROW: L-L

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Oklahoma

Blair is a two-sport star with immense interest from scouts both on the basketball court and in baseball. Blair is a long-strider in the outfield with fantastic range and strong routes to the ball albeit with some clumsy footwork when receiving ground balls hit into the grass. He's got a strong arm and may ultimately shift to right field if he outgrows center, but the speed and athleticism will play anywhere.

Blair has a quiet, unorthodox setup in the box with a wide stance and balanced weight-load. He keeps his hands low and in a centered, neutral position with some old school waggle. It's a calm demeanor in the box that produces fast turns on the ball, however the swing can get handsy and a bit long at times. He's struggled to identify spin, though he's yet to fully commit to baseball. Blair has continued to show improvedment on the offensive end and is more connected and simpler through the zone with every look. He projects to hit for considerable power and as he gets stronger the stroke may shorten up and the hit projection is likely to tick up as well.

Blair is also a solid prospect on the mound where his fastball has been into the low-90s with a development breaking ball.

A five-star basketball recruit, Blair may be an extremely tough sign away from Oklahoma and the hardwood. There's something of a Michael Saunders type of projection here, though it's quite clear the raw power is miles ahead of where Saunders was at this stage.

17 3B
Gavin Fien
Great Oak

HOMETOWN: Temecula, California

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 195

BAT/THROW: R-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Texas

Fien has a real feel for the barrel and can manipulate his swing through the zone to cover shadow pitches deep in the count. As he's grown stronger, the bat speed has seemingly rocketed forward at parabolic speed, now comfortably plus in bursts. Fien has also always been a reliable defender on the dirt, despite lacking high-end foot speed. He's got a strong internal clock with active feet on the dirt. Fien attacks the baseball. He may not be a guy who makes the highlight reel play, but he can be trusted to handle the hot corner and most everything hit his way. It's a plus throwing arm too.

18 SS
Lucas Franco
Cinco Ranch

HOMETOWN: Katy, Texas

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 180

BAT/THROW: L-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: TCU

Franco is an athletic infielder with a loose left-handed swing and should grow into some pull-side power thanks to his long, lean frame. He's a shortstop now and looks to stay at the position with fluid actions, footwork and the ability to make throws from awkward angles. It's above-average to plus arm strength too.

Franco has a short, compact swing and makes tight turns on the baseball. He's revered for his bat-to-ball skills and patient approach at the plate. He hardly ever chases or expands the zone. Scouts would like to see the quality of contact take a jump between now and the draft (and that should come with added strength), but he puts the game in motion and allows his above average run tool to come into play. To date, he's fallen victim to BABIP a bit more than his peers, though that too should improve as he gets stronger and stings the ball with more consistency.

The book on Franco is projection and he'll need to add weight as the draft approaches if scouts are to believe in the first round upside. He checks a lot of boxes without totally impacting the baseball just yet.

19 OF/3B
Ty Peeples
Franklin County

HOMETOWN: Lavonia, Georgia

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 178

BAT/THROW: L-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Georgia

Peeples is an intriguing offensive prospect with impressive athletic traits and plenty of impact to project going forward. Peeples generates a ton of whip in the box and has a bat path built for damage. He creates stretch with a long stride, though he still manages to keep his hands tight to the body making compact turns, driving the baseball with authority. Peeples posts some fairly gaudy exit velocity numbers. He can get to just about any quadrant and has shown the ability to handle spin as well. There's real hand speed here and his rotational torque points to a guy who could eventually play with above average game power. Peeples is a long strider with fringy-to-average speed on the bases. He seems to be most comfortable in left and right field where his stride and speed play best. There's been some run at second and third base, though he's a more natural fit in the outfield.

20 SS
Brady Ebel
Corona

HOMETOWN: Rancho Cucamonga, California

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 190

BAT/THROW: L-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: LSU

The son of famed Dodgers third base coach Dino Ebel, Brady is an upside hitter with age on his side. He'll be extremely young for the class with size and length in the box. Ebel has had a streaky twelve months with too much soft contact in tournament showings. Bulls are proponents of the profile as it was a similar narrative with 2023 draftee Eric Bitonti. Both players are/were young for the class with size, tools for the left side of the dirt and some tangible ceiling.

Ebel has a slow heartbeat on the dirt and can make most plays necessary of him at third base. He is not the visually athletic infield prospect, but the hands are soft and the arm strength will play at third base when all is said and done. His frame should allow some development in the power department, a critical piece in his development as July approaches. Given the bloodlines, his pedigree and age, models will grade Ebel out kindly. He'll need to show more impact as the Draft approaches if he hopes to capitalize on his day one upside.

21 OF
Dean Moss
IMG Academy

HOMETOWN: Atherton, California

HEIGHT: 6-0

WEIGHT: 182

BAT/THROW: L-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: LSU

Moss has the potential to do some damage at the plate with tight turns and some pull-side power. For now, as he's continued to get more and more comfortable with seeing advanced pitching, he's more hitterish with impact to all-fields in more of a slasher role. His opposite field stroke produces ringing doubles seared to the fence. The raw bat speed here is strong and should continue to blossom. Moss gets high marks for his approach, chase rates and impressive whiff rates. He's got a shot to hit 20 homers some day, but he's unlikely to ever represent a true middle-of-the-order bat.

As a defender he's an average runner with plus arm strength, likely destined for a corner moving forward. Moss is plenty capable of playing an average centerfield through his minor league career.

So long as Moss hits and continues to show the thump he's been hailed for, he's got a shot to go early in 2025. Of note, Moss will be 19 years old on draft day, something model teams will surely consider in their evaluation process.

22 OF
Slater de Brun
Summit

HOMETOWN: Bend, Oregon

HEIGHT: 5-9

WEIGHT: 180

BAT/THROW: L-L

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Vanderbilt

de Brun is a smaller outfielder with twitchy actions and considerable bat speed for his frame. A left-handed hitter, de Brun employs a slightly open, rhythmic setup with a compact, explosive swing. He's got pull-side juice, especially on pitches on the bottom rail. de Brun can struggle to handle velocity on the top rail. He gets a lot of his power through his lower half. A primary centerfield, de Brun is an above average runner with an athletic, projectable gait who projects best into left field moving forward.

23 OF
Anthony Pack Jr.
Millikan

HOMETOWN: Lakewood, California

HEIGHT: 5-10

WEIGHT: 170

BAT/THROW: L-L

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Texas

Pack is a twitchy prep outfielder who produces torque and coil at the plate. Just 5-foot-10, 170 pounds, Pack generates considerable rotational force at the plate resulting in big pull-side exit velocities, negated a bit by an inflated ground ball rate. Pack's fast hands, all-fields approach, and athleticism on the field has scouts raising eyebrows.

Pack is comfortably a plus runner with some projection left in the frame. He's out of the box quick too, allowing him to beat out infield choppers. An advanced defender in centerfield who takes good routes and presents strong instincts, Pack has a chance to go early in 2025. He fills up a scouting report.

24 OF
Jordan Serrano
The Stony Brook

HOMETOWN: Somerdale, New Jersey

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 199

BAT/THROW: R-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Wake Forest

Serrano has really quick hands at the plate and does a tremendous job of staying short and quick into the zone and extending long through it. It's easy above-average to 'plus' raw power and he's showcasing it in games. There's been some issues handling breaking balls in the short sample size he's put in front of scouts and he'll occassionally look like a guess hitter and locked up at the plate. That said, the work against fastballs has been so dominant, the intrigue on the profile going forward continues to elevate.

Serrano is a good athlete with a long, athletic gait and a shot to play a corner outfield spot going forward. He's easily a 'plus' runner who is a physical specimin who could conceivably slow down a tick before he arrives to the big leagues.

If the hit tool continues to track in the right direction, he could be bought away from his Wake Forest commitment in the July. The tools are clear as day, now polishing them up in game will be key. Serrano will turn 19 years old just after the draft.

25 3B
Quentin Young
Oaks Christian

HOMETOWN: Camarillo, California

HEIGHT: 6-5

WEIGHT: 220

BAT/THROW: R-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: LSU

Young reclassified from the 2026 class up to 2025, in part due to his age. He fits much more appropriately with the 2025 class and will be 18.4 years old on draft day. Young is an ultra-physical right-handed slugger with absolutely enormous pull-side juice and a barrel that simply sounds different than his peers. It comfortably projects 'double-plus' in terms of future power potential, and could end up a tick more. Young has a decent amount of swing-and-miss in his game, and that'll have to tick down going forward should he hope to reach his game power ceiling. Defensively, it's comfortably a plus arm at third base and athleticism plays in the outfield as well. He's a prototype right field defender should he be forced off the dirt. He has some softness in his hands though fundamentals in footwork and fielding ground balls have some polish ahead. Young does have a fairly advanced internal clock for his age and once he gathers and brings the ball in it's fairly routine. Young's strength and size will likely keep him from ever providing excess value on the bases. All that said, the ceiling is definitely here for a future at the hot corner if he doesn't get too big for the position. If the hit-ability comes along like many anticipate it could, there are first round traits to buy in the profile. There's something of a Jordan Walker projection here, albeit without the same proven hit tool track record that the now-Cardinals slugger showed as an amateur.

26 SS
Josh Gibbs
Forsyth Central

HOMETOWN: Cumming, Georgia

HEIGHT: 6-0

WEIGHT: 166

BAT/THROW: R-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Georgia

Gibbs is a slender right-handed hitter with strength in his lower-half and lean muscle in his upper body. He has sloping shoulders and long levers. Given his frame, Gibbs is likely to put on solid strength in his core as he matures. Gibbs is a steady, if not flashy defender on the dirt with enormous arm strength that should challenge the best infielders in the class for the crown in that category. While some of that arm strength plays better in showcase settings than in games, there's little doubt it projects to the left side of the infield going forward. Gibbs is an above average runner with more straight line speed than quickness in his game. There's another gear on the base paths. Gibbs has some bounce and calm to his actions on the dirt. As he ages, the profile might play better at third base with the anticipated strength gains. Offensively, it's pound for pound some of the most explosive actions you'll find in the class. Gibbs has flashed above average raw power with fast hands, quick wrists and twitchy coil. He has exemplary hands that are adjustable and can get to every quadrant with the fat part of the bat. It's a noisy, handsy swing with a lot of moving parts that won't be for everyone, but to this point all he's done is barrel baseballs. Gibbs has shown a patient approach at the plate drawing plenty of walks and using the opposite field in tournament showcases. There's a high ceiling here.

27 OF
Ethan Porter
Huntington Beach

HOMETOWN: Costa Mesa, California

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 205

BAT/THROW: R-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Oregon State

Potentially the next in a long line of decorated Oregon State bats, Porter will get plenty of draft interest before possibly landing in Corvallis. Porter has considerable raw power and is recognized as one of the best pure hitters on the West Coast for 2025. It's a balanced stance and moderate knee-bend with twitchiness in his lower half producing stretch through the hitting zone. Porter has some noise in his load that can vary depending on the pitcher, but he's almost always on time. He's an above average runner with an above average throwing arm. A third baseman by trade, Porter possesses a strong internal clock and fundamentals necessary to handle the position. Several evaluators like the profile in the outfield at the next level where some believe he could grade out as 'plus'. As things presently stand, he's comfortably an average defender at the hot corner and could be better than that in a corner. It's not a foregone conclusion he doesn't pitch at the next level either. Porter returned from Tommy John in 2024 and has been up to 93 mph. This is a kid that can do a little bit of everything very well, including performing well in athletic testing. Perhaps Porter's biggest hurdle in the draft will be his age. At 19.4 years old, he'll be one of the older draft-eligible preps available in 2025. He'd be draft eligible again as a Beaver in 2027 if he went unselected.

28 RHP
Josh Hammond
Westchester Country Day

HOMETOWN: High Point, North Carolina

HEIGHT: 6-1

WEIGHT: 215

BAT/THROW: R-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Wake Forest

Hammond checks all the boxes in a future Wake Forest Demon Deacon. He's got a starter's body with a repeatable operation and very present stuff. The fastball has been up to 96 with enormous hop through the zone and bat-missing qualities. He puts hitters away with a firm slider with late darting life, as well as a mid-80s changeup featuring parachute and tumble. Hammond has had his issues with walks, but at such a young age he has a ways to go before any labels should be placed on his ability to stay out of trouble. He's also a tremendous athlete who has posted above average run times, plus arm strength across the diamond and the bat speed to suggest a two-way look in college should at the very least be entertained.

29 SS
Coy James
Davie County

HOMETOWN: Advance, North Carolina

HEIGHT: 6-0

WEIGHT: 185

BAT/THROW: R-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Mississippi

Coy James might not have a plus carrying tool, but he's a gamer and always seems to be in the middle of a rally. He's a sound offensive player who takes his walks and sprays the ball line to line though strikeouts have become a more prevalent part of his game in the tournament and showcase circuit the last calendar year. Scouts are still rather bullish on the hit tool, though adapting to consistently seeing bigger and better stuff will be a development for James.

On the dirt, he's got terrific hands and a good internal clock; traits that point toward a potential future stick at shortstop if he doesn't outgrow the spot. James doesn't yet hit for much slug, but in time it could become at least as threatening part of his game.The profile continues to improve year over year.

30 OF
Brock Ketelsen
Valley Christian

HOMETOWN: Scotts Valley, California

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 195

BAT/THROW: L-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Stanford

Ketelsen is how you draw them up in terms of frame and projection. Already a physical profile, Ketelsen has long levers and a high waist that point toward more strength and impact at the plate on the way. He's already hitting pitches with authority, and his bat speed dwarfs that of most of his comparable peers right now. Ketelsen extends well through the zone and creates stretch in his swing, showcasing his athleticism. He covers the outside part of the zone with ease, and is strong and polished enough to pull his hands through pitches on the inner black, keeping them pull-side. It's one of the better swings in the class, and it projects.

Ketelsen is a long-strider with 'plus' speed. He's got an above average arm and takes strong routes in the outfield, gliding to the spot and staying behind the baseball. He's got a chance to develop into an above average all-around defender. Very mature approach to fielding. Ketelsen has a chance to develop into 5 tools, and represents one of the better ceilings in the 2025 class.

31 SS/OF
John Stuetzer
Pope

HOMETOWN: Marietta, Georgia

HEIGHT: 6-0

WEIGHT: 185

BAT/THROW: R-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Florida State

Stuetzer has performed quite well on the showcase and tournament circuits going back to his freshman year. He's a pure hitter with explosivity in his hands and a quiet operation that really projects to hit going forward. It's a short path to the ball with a compact turn that works line to line. Stuetzer's head stays on plane through the baseball without any wasted motion or triggers. It's a right-handed swing built to hit drawn up in a lab featuring sneaky raw power and exit velocities that point toward 'plus' raw power. He's a violent athlete who boasts 70-grade run times too with an exceptionally athletic gait. While Stuetzer may not present conventional size and physicality in the box, his polish more than makes up for what he lacks in traditional muscle. The kid can find a barrel. A two-sport star, Stuetzer looks like the decorated running back he is when rounding the bases too. It's a table-setter profile who adds some sneaky thump when in ambush mode. The proud owner of the all-time stolen base record at Pope HS, Stuetzer isn't afraid to let it burn out there. There is some debate as to whether he fits at shortstop or in the outfield going forward. He moves well on the dirt and has solid average arm strength to play the infield, but it's an arm action that may fit better roaming the grass. He's shown well in centerfield over the last twelve months and has scouts bullish on his ability to play the '8'. Stuetzer is already a fairly physical kid considering his 5-foot-11-inch frame. He will be 18.8 years old for the draft.

32 RHP/SS
Mason Pike
Puyallup

HOMETOWN: Puyallup, Washington

HEIGHT: 6-0

WEIGHT: 196

BAT/THROW: B-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Oregon State

Pike is a dynamic two-way talent with explosive traits on both sides of the ball. A switch-hitter with a usable stroke from both sides of the plate, Pike is a physical presence who projects to hit for both average and power. His swing from the right side is more control with better timing mechanisms and more natural loft while his left-handed swing is a little more loose, whippy and at times can get out of sync. There's more raw power from the right side and a bit more use of the whole field from the left. Pike has broad shoulders and well-distributed strength throughout his 6-foot frame. He's already a fairly physical prospect. He's a strong defender and could stick at shortstop if he doesn't get too big, but his profile will certainly play on the dirt at the next level in some capacity. It's comfortable third base tools and most foresee him ending up at the hot corner anyways.

While some are bullish on the bat, the industry seems more and more to be shifting toward his upside on the bump. It's bottled violence with an explosive delivery, tremendous arm speed and more on the way. Pike is already touching 97 and will sit 93 into the middle innings with a disgusting mid-80s slider and a curveball he can land in and out of the zone. He spins the absolute hell out of his fastball and has pounded the zone with that pitch, bullying hitters daring them to hit it. There's a changeup on the way too, though it's currently too firm and lacks consistent shape.

Pike's lack of prototypical size and length would be a deterrent toward his draft stock. He has a higher draft ceiling as a bat, but time will tell where the industry prefers him full-time. Pike could take either path at the next level and has the look of a potential day one talent.

33 SS
Dax Kilby
Newnan

HOMETOWN: Newnan, Georgia

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 188

BAT/THROW: L-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Clemson

Kilby is a guy who looks as though he's cut from the cloth of yesteryear. His crouched over stance at the plate looks down the barrel of the opposing pitcher with a fearless energy. There's rhythmic waggle and a calm about his setup and approach. Kilby has some drift both into his back leg and through the hitting zone that act as triggers in his swing. He lands on a firm front side and showcases a swing that projects into some power, though for the time being he's been mostly a gap-to-gap hitter with a pull-side emphasis into right field. Kilby projects to hit thanks to a compact swing with hands that are short to the ball with very little negative space in his load. There's athletic tools here too featuring a football background an an above average run tool that really shows off in hustle opportunities. Scouts are split on whether he'll stay at shortstop or flip to third base going forward. It's a frame that figures to add a good bit more muscle. He could end up in the outfield if his speed dictates such a role change in the future. It's an intriguing profile that's been picking up steam over the last 12 months and figures to continue ascending as we approach July. Scouts see a little Jackson Merrill in the profile albeit with more feel for slug at this same stage.

34 RHP
Matthew Fisher
Evansville Memorial

HOMETOWN: Evansville, Indiana

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 208

BAT/THROW: R-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Indiana

The Hoosiers' premier recruit for the 2025 class, Fisher checks a number of boxes on the mound and has the look of a future college ace if he gets to school. It's a fastball up to 94 with huge spin rates and enormous cut and carry. Fisher is comfortable with an assortment of secondaries on the menu including a low-to-mid 80s slider, a deeper upper-70s curve and a firm, mid-80s changeup that continues to improve. For now, it's a smattering of average offerings with a definitive up arrow in the scouting community thanks to the athlete, fastball value and operation.

35 RHP
Marcos Paz
Hebron

HOMETOWN: Carrollton, Texas

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 220

BAT/THROW: R-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: LSU

Paz has long been on the radar of scouts going back to his freshman year in high school. A talented right-handed with an ultra-quick arm, Paz has been up to 95 with an easy operation and a reputation punch batters out. He'll get a little squirrely at times as his control and command will waver, but he's been pretty tough to square up when he's on his game. Paz's slider is a good one registering north of 2800 rpm at times, and he'll sprinkle in a mid-80s changeup to righties with some late life running away. Paz has a longer arm action, but everything he does is buttery smooth, if not a bit inefficient for the time being. As he works to engage his lower half and become more physical with his delivery, he could throw very, very hard. Unfortunately Paz underwent Tommy John surgery slowing his prospect ascent.

36 RHP
Angel Cervantes
Warren

HOMETOWN: Lynwood, California

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 180

BAT/THROW: R-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: UCLA

Cervantes is a tremendous athlete who is beginning to hone in on what he's capable of on the mound, finding a more repeatable delivery and filling up the strikezone with more consistency and authority. He's up to 94 and will live 90-91 with life at the top rail and darting action away from left-handed bats. His go-to weapon is a big upper-70s bender with huge two-plane tilt, more sweeping action than depth. He's shown good feel for the pitch and it'll flash 'plus' consistently. He'll need to firm it up just a bit for the breaker to reach it's 60-grade ceiling, but it's in the tank. Cervantes has also flashed an upper-70s changeup that has shape albeit lacking consistency.

Cervantes has a good arm and solid actions on the bump. Continued improvement in the strike-throwing department, as well as further development of the tertiary changeup, will dictate where scouts place his name in July 2025. Regardless of draft status, his commitment to UCLA should serve as a solid back-up plan. Cervantes will be just 17 years old on draft day, something scouts will unquestionably weigh in their evaluation. He's a model darling with a breaking ball most of his peers envy.

37 RHP
Landon Harmon
East Union Attendance

HOMETOWN: New Albany, Mississippi

HEIGHT: 6-5

WEIGHT: 188

BAT/THROW: R-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Mississippi State

Every time scouts get to see Harmon he seems to have added strength, size and the stuff seems to have ticked up alongside it. He's got a long, lanky frame with a high waist and a projectable physique. Some favorable starters traits. The fastball has been up to 99 with fairly generic shape. He'll manipulate that shape at times and create some tail on the heater as well. Harmon throws a sweeping slider with gradual lateral tilt and late depth in the low-80s, a pitch he's found success generating whiffs from. It's explosive arm speed and loose, whippy athleticism on the bump. Harmon has a chance to pitch up into the upper-90s consistently by the time the draft rolls around. It's one of the better frames and projection profiles in the class. If he can establish a third pitch and continue to develop feel for commanding his arsenal with more consistency, he could be a guy whose name is called on day one. He'll be 18.8 years old for the draft.

38 RHP
Justice de Jong
Poly Prep Country Day

HOMETOWN: New York, New York

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 210

BAT/THROW: R-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Duke

de Jong is one of the more talented two-way players in the 2025 class with upside on both sides of the ball and a split camp in the scouting community on where he ultimately projects. From this chair, the outlook on the mound is tantalizing featuring a low-90s fastball and works in a mid-to-upper 70s curveball, filling up the zone with authority. His heater does fall into the dead-zone category, but de Jong hides the ball well and parlays his fastball with secondaries that help it play up off its shape. The slider in particular offers dynamic shape and bat-missing traits that play well against both left-handed and right-handed hitters. He also offers a mid-80s changeup that can be a swing-and-miss weapon against lefties. Considering the physicality of his frame and general newness to pitching, there should be more in the tank. Offensively, it's pretty significant power from the right side and an up-the-middle approach, though there is a decent bit of swing and miss in his game at present. de Jong is a below average runner, though it's an average arm and a solid first step with a chance to stay at third base, though a shift over to first base isn't out of the question. de Jong will also be young for the class, turning 18 just a month before the draft.

39 RHP
Ethan Baiotto
Southlake Carroll

HOMETOWN: Southlake, Texas

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 205

BAT/THROW: R-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Tennessee

Baiotto makes the art of pitching look rather easy. He'll get up on the mound and just start playing catcher with his battery mate, peppering the strike zone with a looseness and fluidity rare among his peers. The whole operation is easy and effortless. Baiotto doesn't allow the game to speed up on him. Combine the pitchability with the long, tall, athletic frame and there's the makings of a legitimate starting pitcher at the next level.

Baiotto has been up to 94 with a heavy heater featuring darting action and occassionally generating later life through the zone. He has tremendous feel for the arm-side and is willing to pitch inside to right-handed hitters. The fastball projects an above average pitch so long as he eventually lives 92-95 like many socuts anticipate he will. The slider is his best pitch; a mid-80s breaker with late, sharp, shorter two-plane bite. It lives in the fastball tunnel deep into its approach make it extremely difficult for hitters to pick up. It's every bit that of a future 'plus' offering and has performed as such to this point in his amateur career. There's also a mid-80s changeup that flashes real potential though his consistency and feel for that pitch don't quite match the fastball/slider combo just yet.

Baiotto generates slightly above average extension down the mound and repeats his delivery nicely. There's still lower hanging fruit in his delivery to extract more velocity, such as firming up his lead leg block. It's possible Baiotto could improve his extension and lead leg block simultaneously and unlock an entirely new gear. Even if that doesn't happen we're talking about a pro frame with a loose arm and an action that really works on the bump. It's already two above average offerings with feel for a breaking ball that can be difficult to find. He's got day one upside if he continues to blossom as July approaches.

40 RHP
River Hamilton
Sam Barlow

HOMETOWN: Woodvillage, Oregon

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 183

BAT/THROW: R-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Oregon State

Hamilton has really impressed scouts with his added physicality and subsequent jump in stuff over the last twelve months. He's a long, lean, athletic righty with sloping shoulders and a loose arm with a repeatable operation. Hamilton has been up to 95 and will live in the low-90s with a fastball that hops out of a reasonably low slot for his frame. It has a proven track record of missing bats. He throws an above average upper-70s sweeping breaking ball that'll vary in shape and execution, generally at its best when thrown with more depth. His mid-80s changeup features strong pronation attributes with heavy fade and spin-killing release traits. Hamilton has some effort through release, include some head whack, but there's definitive starter characteristics in this profile so long as he continues to get stronger and the art of pitching continues to get easier and easier for him he's got a shot to go quite high in the draft. He's an impressive athlete with a very good arm.

41 OF/LHP
Jonah Williams
Ball

HOMETOWN: Galveston, TX

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 207

BAT/THROW: L-L

Williams is without question the most decorated two-sport athlete in the 2025 class with exceptional talent and tools on both the gridiron and the diamond. Williams is considered the top strong safety prospect in the country, a unanimous five-star bluechip who could play on sundays in a few years. The tools stand out on the baseball field too. He's a true 70-grade runner with easy 'plus' raw power and he seems to be growing into even more than that. His swing presently lacks repeatability and he'll get out over his front-side against more premium competition in an effort to put the ball in play. Williams has struggled to showcase his game power in tournament settings though he's blistered league competition in a talented Texas district. The offensive profile as a whole is unpolished, albeit absolutely dripping with unicorn-like ceiling. On the bases Williams is a surefire bet to steal bases going forward despite not yet possessing the ability to get great jumps (though he's hardly needed to). The entire package is wrapped with a bow when watching Williams play every bit that of 'plus' defense in centerfield. He makes highlight-level plays with gazelle strides and impressive routes to the spot. He figures to stay in centerfield and has the upside to become one of the more decorated gloves to come out of the class.

While Williams is revered for his tools and athletic traits in the box and in the field, some believe his future is on the mound. Williams is up to 95 with sink and tail. He'll hold 90-91 into the fifth inning. His changeup is currently his best weapon; a mid-to-upper 70s cambio that tumbles and falls to earth late. There's arm speed, convinction and tremendous shape here. Williams throws a low-70s curveball as well.

This is not the first bluechip football standout to potentially swap cleats after the MLB Draft comes calling. In the 2021 Draft, four-star WR prospect Lonnie White Jr. turned down a chance to play ball at Penn State in favor of a $1.5 million bonus from the Pirates. Pittsburgh actually drafted three-star Clemson QB prospect Bubba Chandler in that draft as well. But guys like Brody Brecht, Will Taylor and so many others have turned down pro ball to go to college and try their hand at football first. In 2023, five-star tightend prospect Duce Robinson got plenty of love from scouts but elected to go to Southern California to play football. Williams may have more upside on the mound than any of the aforementioned prospects listed. But turning down college football, NIL deals and a shot at the NFL is no small sacrifice.

42 SS/RHP
Diego Velasquez
Crespi Carmelite

HOMETOWN: Reseda, California

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 200

BAT/THROW: L-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Southern California

Velasquez is certainly one of those prospects that passes the eyeball test. He's got a prototype frame with a high waist, broad, squared-off shoulders and really looks the part of a big league caliber ballplayer.

Velasquez has a raw left-handed swing with legitimate bat speed. His swing will change from at-bat to at-bat but it flashes impact. His path is inconsistent, but not far being potent. There's too much swing and miss on spin and velocity in on his hands right now, though that should improve as his frame fills out and he adds strength. Velasquez has the type of swing that scouts can project on despite showing inconsistencies in tournament and showcase settings.

The actions on the dirt are strong if not unrefined. It's above average arm strength and actions that play best at third base. He has solid direction and footwork with arm strength that features carry across the diamond. Velasquez's hands can get streaky and his fundamentals as ground balls are hit his way can be wary, though considering his age and lack of reps at third base that is to be expected. Velasquez has the tools to develop into an above average defender at the hot corner.

"Projection" will be a big theme as July approaches for Velasquez. He will be just 17 years old on draft day, a feather in his cap in terms of his draft value from a model perspective. Velazquez has some work to do in terms of polishing up the offensive profile, but scouts see the upside and he should get plenty of attention in the Draft.

43 RHP
Cooper Rummel
Dripping Springs

HOMETOWN: Austin, Texas

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 210

BAT/THROW: R-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Texas

Rummel is your classic Texas-born hard-throwing righty with a mid-90s fastball and a sweeping breaking ball. He's been up to 94 with a deceptive delivery and arm-side run. He will be 19 years old for the draft.

44 SS
Aidan West
Long Reach

HOMETOWN: Long Reach, Maryland

HEIGHT: 6-1

WEIGHT: 195

BAT/THROW: L-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: NC State

Enormous physical tools on the offensive side of the game, West has tremendous bat speed, fast hands and above average speed to go along with the ever-sought left-handed swing. West got extremely physical entering his junior year of high school and immediately became a more impactful offensive performer. There's considerable strength throughout his 6-foot-1-inch frame and it shows in top-of-the-scale exit velocities. West is now physically maxed but it hardly matters considering the impact he's putting on inside the batters box. West will likely end up at second or third base at the next level -- a bat-first infielder. There's something of a Luis Rengifo type of profile here.

45 SS
Eli Pitts
North Gwinnett

HOMETOWN: Suwanee, Georgia

HEIGHT: 6-0

WEIGHT: 182

BAT/THROW: R-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: South Carolina

Pitts is a rangy outfielder with a quick first step, plus run times and a centerfield profile going forward. He's got quick hands that stay through the zone a long time. Pitts is more of a slasher at the plate and isn't a huge home run threat at this point in his amatuer career, though he can be a headache for pitchers once on base. There's some swing and miss in his game, but that too is ticking in the right direction over the last calendar year.

46 OF
Mason Ligenza
Tamaqua Area

HOMETOWN: Brockton, Pennsylvania

HEIGHT: 6-6

WEIGHT: 204

BAT/THROW: L-L

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Pittsburgh

Mason Ligenza checks an enormous amount of boxes. He's got size, speed, a long left-handed bat with ground force and bat speed. Ligenza is still growing into his frame and at times his swing can be slow-to-trigger, but he creates considerable speed through the zone and possesses the loft players of his size can sometimes struggle to get to. He's unpolished offensively and will employ a different swing on a nightly basis. Ligenza is at his best when he creates space in the box and locks into a firm front side and works to the middle of the field. He can get in trouble when he starts pulling his front hip off the baseball as he sells out to launch pull-side. That cheating has created considerable pull-side power on pitches on the outer-third, but he'll find himself stuck on velocity on the inner-third. The raw power and overall power potential/projection is fairly obvious.

Ligenza is a long-strider with some athleticism still on the way. He's presently an above average runner with a stiffer gait. It's average arm strength with the potential for average defensive tools, maybe a tick more if the athleticism upticks with added strength and training. There's something of a Dominic Canzone asthetic to his game.

47 SS
Daniel Pierce
Mill Creek

HOMETOWN: Mill Creek , Georgia

HEIGHT: 6-0

WEIGHT: 165

BAT/THROW: R-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Georgia

Pierce is a bouncy, rhythmic hitter who uses different triggers in his load to get on time. He's hit, hit and hit some more in tournament and showcase settings and area scouts are quite bullish on the bat taking to the next level out of the gates. He's a wiry-framed infielder who could outgrow the shortstop position and eventually slot in at second base or third base if he adds more strength over time. He's a 'plus' runner with above average arm strength who should add value in different areas of the game.

48 3B
Dylan Dubovik
St Andrews

HOMETOWN: Coral Springs, Florida

HEIGHT: 6-4

WEIGHT: 185

BAT/THROW: R-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Miami

An absolute toolshed. Dubovik has all the clay necessary to be a star. It's above average speed with plus raw power and double-plus arm strength. He's also been up to 94 on the mound. There's some swing and miss in his game, but he takes his walks as well. Dubovik has day one upside if he shows he can hit and the offensive game will translate to pro ball.

49 LHP
Jack Bauer
Lincoln Way East

HOMETOWN: Frankfort, Illinois

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 175

BAT/THROW: L-L

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Virginia

Bauer is a projection play on the mound with a long, lanky, southpaw frame and a repeatable delivery that allows him to fill up the zone. Bauer generally lives 90-91, but will grab 95 at his peak with arm-side run and sinking action. He generates north of six feet of extension down the mound and should develop more fastball value as he gets stronger. The breaking ball continues to trend up featuring well-above average spin traits with multiple shapes and adjustability in sweeping the baseball. It's a slow, deliberate operation with an exaggerated, methodical leg lift, a quiet hand break and a starter look down the bump. If Bauer begins throwing harder (and potentailly moving a little faster) and generates more whiff value from his arsenal as July approaches his name could jump up boards into day one consideration. He's one of the safer starting pitcher prospects in this class. Scouts love the frame and the upside.

50 SS
Jack Ruckert
Catholic

HOMETOWN: Baton Rouge , Louisiana

HEIGHT: 6-1

WEIGHT: 183

BAT/THROW: L-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: LSU

Ruckert is a massively talented prep shortstop with huge athleticism starting from his lower half. Ruckert has loose, twitchy hips that allow him to really turn on the baseball and showcase what some figure to be above average or better raw power in due time. His swing is built for damage, but he doesn't sellout for loft either. There's hit-ability here with a pull-side approach. The bat is the calling card here and it promises to be one of the better high school hit tools in the 2025 class so long as his chase rates continue to trend in the right direction as they have over the last 18 months. Ruckert is a smooth defender who could end up on the dirt or in the outfield. He's glides about the dirt and could feasibly stick at shortstop in an average capacity, though some see a Jake Cronenworth-esque total package at second base. He projects an average runner with an average throwing arm. How his body grows into his frame over time will likely dictate where he ends up on the diamond.

51 OF
Cannon Goldin
Buford

HOMETOWN: Buford, Georgia

HEIGHT: 5-11

WEIGHT: 183

BAT/THROW: L-L

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Mississippi

Goldin a loose, twitchy outfielder with a sweet left-handed stroke and a swing built to pepper balls into the gaps. He's got a compact swing, keeps the hands inside and makes tight turns on the baseball using both foul poles. He's an extra-base hit machine. There are presently some holes in his swing he's working to clean up, but everything is ticking up at the right time. Goldin is still adding muscle to his frame, but he's already a plus runner who takes good routes to the baseball in centerfield. He may ultimately grow into a corner, but the bat is certainly what presently carries this profile. He's a good one. Goldin will be 19 years old for the draft.

52 RHP
Reid Worley
Cherokee

HOMETOWN: Canton, Georgia

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 190

BAT/THROW: R-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Kennesaw State

Worley is a tall, leaned frame righty with long arm and he's continued adding strength and stuff at every turn. He shows tons of projection and features the kind of pitchability scouts look for in a starting pitcher at the next level. It's four pitches, all of them landed for strikes. Worley will brush 94 right now, but he's largely 89-92 with some some carry and feel for pitching to the glove-side. Both breaking balls are thrown in the zone; his low-80s curveball being a real weapon with sweeping shape flashing spin rates north of 3000 rpm at peak. It's fairly massive two-plane tilt and Worley is willing to throw it at-will. It's every bit that of a future 'plus' breaker, maybe better if he can continue to firm it up with even more velocity. It could be the best breaking ball in the class. There's a changeup deployed to left-handed hitters that really tunnels well off the heat, fading into the opposite batters box. Worley will be nearly 19 years old for the draft, but it hardly matters as he's dominated the competition for the better part of twelve months now.

53 OF
William Patrick
St. Frederick

HOMETOWN: Monroe, Louisiana

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 200

BAT/THROW: R-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: LSU

Patrick is more physically advanced than most of his peers with considerable strength and mature actions in his offensive game. It's a short, compact stroke with significant bat speed and power to all fields albeit with some stiffness in his rotation. Patrick demolishes mistakes on the inner third and has shown over-the-fence juice going back to his freshman year at St. Frederick. There is some swing-and-miss in his game, but he's a mature, patient hitter who is also quite willing to take his walks. Patrick is already a 70-grade runner with tremendous lateral burst and a plus throwing arm in the outfield. He can play any of the three outfield roles, though most scouts expect him to settle in to right field where he could be an above average defender. This is tools and athletic testing supreme. He will be 19.1 years old for the Draft.

54 LHP
Caden Crowell
Valparaiso

HOMETOWN: Valparaisa, Indiana

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 195

BAT/THROW: L-L

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Notre Dame

A standout at the Area Code Games Underclass event in 2023 and again at upperclass in 2024, Crowell gives hitters an uncomfortable look with long limbs and an unorthodox arm action that can be tough for hitters to pick up the ball. A lot of uneasy swings against Crowell. He's been up to 94 with a high-spin heater featuring sink and some tail. An upper-70s slider possesses significant depth and some sweeping traits when he gets around the pitch as well. There's also a mid-70s changeup that tunnels well off the fastball and can fall out of the sky when right. Crowell is a slingshot pitcher who has some low-hanging fruit in terms of throwing harder in the coming years, specifically with repeating his landing spot and ironing out some directional mechanics. If he adds a tick more velocity as the draft approaches, he's got a shot to go in the Top 100 picks in July.

55 SS
Ryan Mitchell
Houston

HOMETOWN: Germantown, Tennessee

HEIGHT: 6-1

WEIGHT: 175

BAT/THROW: L-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Georgia Tech

Mitchell shows an exciting combination of bat speed and athleticism in his game that should hold up well up the middle of the diamond. Mitchell is short into the zone and long through it, extending well and delivery ringing blows into gaps. Defensively, he receives the ball well and works though his frame toward the target with conviction. He's shown aptness on ball to his left and right and his average arm strength has a shot to stick on the left side of the infield, especially if he can hold his twitch at the "6".

56 RHP
Aaron Watson
Trinity Christian Academy

HOMETOWN: Jacksonville, FL

HEIGHT: 6-5

WEIGHT: 205

BAT/THROW: R-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Virginia

A bit of a late bloomer, Watson really saw his game explode as a junior with a fastball suddenly brushing 96 mph and secondaries showing promise. Watson is a big, tall, long righty with broad, sloping shoulder and strength in his levers. His fastball possesses considerable tail. He'll pair the heater with a shorter low 80s slider featuring two planes of break and some seam mirroring off his fastball with bat-missing traits. He still needs a third pitch and eliminating some of the broadcast in his breaking ball will continue to be a point of emphasis, but Watson has clay others simply do not. It's a beautiful delivery with even more projection on the way. He's unlikely to ever be a true punchout starter, but a starter nonetheless.

57 RHP
Brody Walls
McKinney Boyd

HOMETOWN: McKinney, Texas

HEIGHT: 6-0

WEIGHT: 180

BAT/THROW: R-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Texas

Walls is a solid athlete on the mound with a quiet, repeatable delivery and budding stuff. He's already touching 96 with a buttery operation, living at the top of the zone inducing whiffs with his high-spin fastball that he'll cut and run depending on the handedness of the hitter. There's a low-80s slider here that he spins well, and when he commands it, it's a swing-and-miss weapon. Walls doesn't have prototypical size for a starting pitcher, but his feel for the fastball and ease of mechanics point toward a bright future.

58 RHP
Brett Crossland
Mountain Pointe

HOMETOWN: Phoenix, Arizona

HEIGHT: 6-6

WEIGHT: 225

BAT/THROW: R-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Texas

Arizona has pumped out a lot of seriously talented players in recent years and Crossland appears to be the next arm in line. A 6-foot-5 righty with huge stuff, the Mountain Pointe product is already grabbing 96 with a big 78 mph curveball. Considering his size, age, and the long levers, Crossland has a ways to go in terms of syncing up all the moving parts in his delivery and getting to a place where he can repeat well over multiple innings, but there may not be a more naturally gifted talented pitcher in the 2025 class if the draft were today.

59 C/RHP
Omar Serna
Dobie

HOMETOWN: Pearland, Texas

HEIGHT: 6-1

WEIGHT: 215

BAT/THROW: R-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: LSU

Serna is your classic strong-armed, big power backstop. It's comfortably a plus arm strength behind the plate, and his exit velocities point toward a potential slugger at the next level. The hit tool is still a work in progress, but has taken strides in the last 12 months according to scouts who have seen him. Serna's home could eventually land on the mound where he's been up to 94 mph. The raw power is the calling card here, however. It could eventually become double-plus raw. Serna will be 18.5 on draft day.

60 RHP
Jack Lafflam
Brophy College Prep

HOMETOWN: Scottsdale, Arizona

HEIGHT: 6-6

WEIGHT: 175

BAT/THROW: R-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Arizona

Lafflam is a long, slender righty with considerable projection, though the stuff is already present with an up arrow. He features an unusual delivery where he throws across his body, hiding the ball well and supinating almost all of his pitches. The fastball is already up to 94, and he'll work it away from righties with some late cut and depth. He spins the hell out of the ball posting well, well-above average spin rates. There's a mid-70s slurvy curveball as well, and he'll use it to put hitters away. It's an unorthodox operation and look for hitters. If he can develop a third pitch, preferably a changeup that can be used under right-handed hitters' hands, it could be a devastating arsenal.

61 OF
Angel Laya
Eastlake

HOMETOWN: San Diego, California

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 185

BAT/THROW: L-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Oregon

Laya has tools that absolutely scream at you when watching film. The whole profile is still a little crude and getting polished over, but the bat speed, stride, gait, and pure athleticism in this kid is loud. Laya has shown flashes of a real hit tool but can get jumpy and anxious in the box leading to streaky chase rates. The body is ultra-projectable with wiry strength and budding power. If the hit tool and barrel accuracy come around like some suspect, he could go high. He's an Oregon commit.

62 OF
Jacob Parker
Purvis

HOMETOWN: Purvis, Mississippi

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 216

BAT/THROW: L-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Mississippi State

There are few players in the 2025 class who can rival the physicality that Parker brings to the dish. A physical specimen, Parker swings an extremely heavy barrel with blistering exit velocity readings into both gaps. Parker has a shorter swing and makes tight turns showing easy pull-side over-the-fence power. He's got quick, quiet hands that deliver a heavy blow through the zone. Parker is a budding defender with fringy run times and an above average arm that should play into right field at the next level.

63 3B
Sebastian Norman
Glendale

HOMETOWN: Springfield, Missouri

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 225

BAT/THROW: R-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Oklahoma State

An extremely physical force at the plate, Norman is a right-handed masher with huge bat speed and an ease about his swing that can be difficult to find in players his age and size. There's a calmness in the box with some twitch often not seen in players his size. He truly looks like a linebacker at the plate. Norman doesn't have to do much to generate huge exit velocities. It's not just batting practice hype either; Norman punishes pitchers in game. There's a hit tool here with a swing that works from line-to-line.

Norman is a solid average runner with good burst out of the box for his size. A third baseman now, Norman will likely shift to right field at the next level where his arm strength and defensive talents will more aptly fit.

There's obvious concern about the frame and the player slowing down here, but so long as Norman stays on top of his conditioning and stays lean and limber he's got a chance to go in the Top 100 picks in July. It's an impactful hitter with middle-of-the-order upside.

64 LHP
Nick Frusco
Miller Place

HOMETOWN: Miller Place, New York

HEIGHT: 6-5

WEIGHT: 205

BAT/THROW: L-L

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Clemson

Frusco is an exciting left-handed pitching prospect with budding stuff and a quality fastball that often stumps the opposition. He's up to 94 with considerable carry through the zone with some late arm-side tail that can keep hitters off the barrel. Not that hitters can catch up with the fastball at all. On most nights Frusco is inducing late, weak swings on heaters jumping over the barrel. He hides the ball well despite employing a delivery featuring early hand-break. By the time Frusco gets his foot down his arm is locked into the slot and his safely on time. He creates tough angles. Frusco toys with a lesser 2-seamer in the upper-80s but his best secondaries are a sweeping low-80s slider with solid tilt and a mid-80s changeup that works off the heater rather than possessing innately unique shape. It's three pitches (four if you include the supplementary fastball), all of which flash. Frusco's strikes are still fringy at best and he's living on stuff rather than pitchability, but scouts like the size, upside and inherent pitchability. He'll be young for the class, barely 18 years old.

65 OF
Brady Janusek
Liberty Christian

HOMETOWN: Flower Mound, Texas

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 200

BAT/THROW: R-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Oklahoma

A two-sport bluechip with a chance to play wide receiver in college, scouts are enamored with Janusek's athleticism on the diamond. He's a tall, physical outfielder who fills out a uniform well. His athleticism and frame project going forward.

Janusek has fast hands and makes quick decisions in the box. He sinks into his hips and creates space and stretch with above average power projection, bulls claiming maybe more. He's an above average runner with long strides and could eventually see an uptick in the speed department if he focuses on the straight line speed that comes with the sport. He can play all three outfield spots and has received some run behind the plate, though his future is likely roaming the grass.

66 OF
Brandon Logan
R Nelson Snider

HOMETOWN: Fort Wayne, Indiana

HEIGHT: 6-0

WEIGHT: 185

BAT/THROW: R-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Vanderbilt

Logan is a tremendous athlete with budding physical tools and plenty of fanfare in the scouting community. A three-sport athlete with ability in every arena, Logan's best be to go professional probably sits on the diamond. A double-plus runner who gets higher marks underway than he does out of the box, Logan has a chance to be a menace on the base paths and a real asset in centerfield. He projects to stay in center at the next level where some believe it's plus route-running ability and rangy athleticism.

Logan employs a squatty, wide stance with a short, compact stroke that he'll play to both gaps. There's definitive raw power developing too. In terms of twitch and bat speed on a body-mass ratio, Logan is pound-for-pound one of the more powerful athletes in the class. He should blossom into considerable impact. Logan will be 18.6 on draft day.

67 OF
Josiah Hartshorn
Orange Lutheran

HOMETOWN: Anaheim, California

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 195

BAT/THROW: B-L

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Texas A&M

Hartshorn burst onto the scene as a junior in high school showcasing considerable raw strength and a heavy barrel in showcase settings; parlaying those highlights into in-game noise against good arms. Hartshorn is a switch-hitter who possesses more bat speed from the left side, as well as a tick more polish. He's got a short, compact, powerful stroke that plays to all fields with an exaggerated leg kick allowing him to really use ground force. Hartshorn has some of the better bat-to-ball skills in the class, consistently pummeling opposing pitchers in tournament settings, showcasing game power along the way. He was also a finalist in the 2024 All-Star Game High School Home Run Derby.

He's already extremely physical with broad shoulders, a barrel-chest and a mature lower-half. He may be forced to first base in due time, but for the time being he's handling the outfield in a corner role. An average runner, Hartshorn presently owns an average arm and could stick in right field at the next level.

68 RHP
Vaughn Neckar
Vista Murrieta

HOMETOWN: Murrieta, California

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 215

BAT/THROW: R-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: LSU

Neckar is a powerful, fully-maxed righty up to 96 with carry through the zone. He holds his velocity well and will remain 93-94 in his fourth and fifth innings of work. He repeats well and has had flashes of above average control, though the strikes have been streaky. Neckar's best weapon is a sweeping mid-80s breaker with late bite and tunneling characteristics featuring well-above average lateral tilt. Neckar has the chance to develop two above-average or better pitches. For his age, he's an advanced thrower with a durable starter profile and Lance Lynn-esque brutish mentality on the bump. He'll need to continue refining his strike-throwing ability, but the stuff projects fairly loud moving forward.

69 2B/SS
Ethan Clauss
Palo Verde

HOMETOWN: Las Vegas, Nevada

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 175

BAT/THROW: L-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: LSU

Evaluators consider Clauss the top prep prospect in the state of Nevada for 2025, a state naturally rich with baseball talent. He's a smooth defender with a strong internal clock and a gliding nature around the dirt. Clauss presents an open stance with quick hands with the innate ability to stay inside the baseball. It's an extremely slow heartbeat and a mature approach to the game. He's a high on-base player who shows a grand willingness to get on base any way he can. His game really projects despite not showcasing much game power to this point.

70 OF
William Cole Johnson
Oconee County

HOMETOWN: Watkinsville, Georgia

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 190

BAT/THROW: L-L

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Georgia Tech

Cole Johnson has been a riser over the past calendar year showcasting a steady, impactful hit tool featuring beautiful tempo and impressive contact skills. It's a a swing that should migrate to the next level with comfort and ease. There's some power to project here, however he's not of the slugger archetype at this stage. He's an above average runner underway. Johnson gets very high marks for his routes in centerfield, his IQ on the field and his composure in big spots. He glides in the outfield and looks smooth and easy out there. Simply put, Johnson looks the part. It remains to be seen if he'll stick in centerfield as pro ball generally shifts players that lack a 'plus' run tool into a corner, but in any case he's likely to stick up the middle in the low minors.

71 3B/OF
Mario Magana
G. Holmes Braddock

HOMETOWN: Miami, Florida

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 195

BAT/THROW: B-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Miami

Magana is an exceptionally physical player with a high ceiling offensively. A switch-hitter, most of the violence and raw power comes from the left side where he's posted easy triple-digit exit velocity readings in BP. It's bat speed you cannot teach. Magana leverages hard into the ground and creates mammoth pull-side fly balls. Tons of strength in the hands and core at the point of impact. He'll sellout to punish the baseball. Magana is also a plus runner whose speed plays on the bases and in space in the field. A primary shortstop now, most expect he'll move to third base or into the outfield at some point. Should it be the latter, his speed would immediately become more valuable and his hands would be less tested than they presently are. While there is some refinement required in the total package here, you'd be hard-pressed to find another player in the 2025 class with as many natural gifts as Magana possesses.

72 OF
Terrance Bowen
Alexander

HOMETOWN: Dallas, Texas

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 185

BAT/THROW: R-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Oklahoma State

Bowen is an imposing force at the plate with big bat speed and a flair for the dramatic. He could end up a number of different places on the diamond with experience in the middle infield and in the outfield. He projects an above average runner and he's got a good first step with strong lateral mobility.

73 OF
Danny Wallace
Papillion-La Vista South

HOMETOWN: La Vista, Nebraska

HEIGHT: 6-0

WEIGHT: 185

BAT/THROW: R-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Oklahoma State

Wallace is an absolute toolshed. Already an above average runner and ticking up into faster times, Wallace will certainly stick in outfield where his plus throwing arm profiles into center or right field comfortably. Offensively, the raw power is at least above average, but might creep into the plus territory with age and strength. Wallace is already a physically imposing player with a strong lower half and broad shoulders. It's a highly-athletic profile that is far more advanced physically than most of his peers. Scouts love the profile on the mound too. While it's a longer arm action, Wallace lets it rip with ease, up to 92 with some carry and heavy arm-side run. He tosses in an upper-70s slider with sweeping action, as well as a get-me-over low-70s curveball. This is a premium prospect with day one upside.

74 LHP
Robert "Xavier" Mitchell
Prestonwood Christian Academy

HOMETOWN: Garland, Texas

HEIGHT: 6-4

WEIGHT: 165

BAT/THROW: L-L

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Texas

Mitchell is projection personified. He can hardly fill out a uniform at this early stage in his career and should comfortably add 20-25 pounds before he debuts at the highest level. The lean, stringy lefty has been up to 93 with some carry. Mitchell can cut the heater or tail it back into lefties at times depending on his release. It's a pitch that's been especially effective at the top of the zone. Mitchell has some deception in his delivery but generally hasn't gotten much in-zone whiffs with the heater. His bread and butter is a low-80s slider that he sells very well with considerable depth and some lateral tilt. Mitchell tunnels that pitch well and is more than willing to backfoot it to right-handed hitters. It's a weapon that's worked well over the course of the last last twelve months when spiked in front of the plate. There's a mid-80s changeup that's been used almost exclusively against right-handed hitters and it's flashed above-average with arm speed and vertical plane. The strikes have been streaky but when Mitchell is locked in he can be one of the more effective arms in this class. He's got a slow heartbeat and the ability to throw multiple innings. It's a starter-look. Mitchell turns 19 the week of the Draft.

75 2B
Gustavo Melendez
Puerto Rico Baseball Academy

HOMETOWN: Cayey, Puerto Rico

HEIGHT: 5-9

WEIGHT: 160

BAT/THROW: L-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Wake Forest

Pound for pound, Melendez has some of the most impressive actions you can find in the 2025 class. He's got buggy hips and electric bat speed coming from a ton of stretch and extension in a powder-keg swing. Melendez is only 5-foot-9, but he's got bounce on the dirt and quick hands that allow him to stick on the dirt long term. His ability to play shortstop will be dictated by his range, but the arm strength projects above average, and he can make just about every throw. Melendez projects a solid-to-above average runner. Melendez will likely be a sum-of-his-parts type of contributor who gets the most out of his tools through hard work and an relentless attitude. He's a favorite inside the scouting community. He'll be just 17.7 years old for the Draft and is likely going to be a model target for teams early on day two.

76 LHP
Johnny Slawinski
Lyndon B Johnson

HOMETOWN: Johnson City, Texas

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 190

BAT/THROW: L-L

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Texas A&M

Slawinski certainly has the look. It's a really good mover with a loose arm, athletic actions moving down the bump and three pitches. Slawisnki will work up to 93 mph with some sink and tail, effective at the top of the zone thanks to a lower arm slot and some organic deception. He'll raise his release point ever so slightly to break over a sweeping upper-70s slider with above average spin rates and significant two-plane tilt. His best weapon may be a high-spin changeup that he sells and tails off the fastball with effectiveness both in- and out-of-zone. Slawinski generates good extension down the mound and fills up the strikezone. He's an artist with a keen ability to shape the baseball and manipulate looks for the opposition. He'll likely need to see a velocity jump before July if he hopes to capture what some believe to be Top-100 pick upside. Given his long, lean frame, arm speed and athleticism, a jump up into the next velocity band shouldn't come as a surprise.

77 2B
Ethan Moore
Oak Park River Forest

HOMETOWN: River Forest, Illinois

HEIGHT: 6-0

WEIGHT: 196

BAT/THROW: B-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Louisville

Moore is a disruptive player at the top of the lineup with an ultra-aggressive in-zone approach. He hardly ever whiffs and puts the game in motion early and often in the first few pitches of all of his at bats. Moore hunts for his pitch and hardly ever misses it stroking liners into both gaps with authority. He's a dead-red fastball hitter and can handle spin when he has time to adjust to the plan for his at-bats. Moore's swing is also adjustable with the ability to get to all four quadrants and he'll routinely take the ball to the field where it's pitched. There are components that point toward an above-average or better hit tool here, albeit lacking a meaty sample size. Moore has 40 grade raw power and isn't getting to it in games just yet. He'll register EVs north of 100 mph though he's in no rush to lift the baseball and create backspin at this early stage of his career. He projects a frustrating out toward the top or bottom of a professional lineup.

Moore can run as he's registered splits to first base just north of 4.1 seconds. There's 'plus' speed here and the athlete should be able to hold that trait as he continues to mature and add muscle. Moore will occassionaly work to steal a base, though it's not highlighted in his game at this stage.

Defensively, Moore has a sound, reliable brand with the glove. He's got above-average actions and tempo at second base with innate feel for the dirt. He's shown strong footwork and rarely throws off-balance. He should be able to stick at the position.

Scouts may nitpick just how much impact Moore will ever grow into at the plate, but the case can be made he'll pester pitches and run strong batting averages with enough on-base and slug to lock down a full-time role at the next level. If he continues to hit as July approaches and holds his speed, he's got a shot to request fourth round money in the Draft.

78 SS
Matt Ferrara
Toms River East

HOMETOWN: Toms River, New Jersey

HEIGHT: 5-11

WEIGHT: 178

BAT/THROW: R-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Pittsburgh

Ferrara is a budding prospect with physical tools and twitchiness that have come on late. He's a bit of a late bloomer on the athletic side of things, but his uptick really shows in games. Ferrara has super quick hands and can get away with starting late in the box. He keeps the barrel through the zone for an extended amount of time and has shown the ability to impact the baseball to the opposite field. When he's on time there's above average raw power to the pull-side with some feel for backspin and launch. There may be more in the tank too as Ferrara tests athletically at elite levels with measurements in the vertical jump test that dwarf just about everybody in the class. The vertical jump test (or CMJ jump) is a reliable barometer for lower-body power and explosivity projection, both present and future. If the twitchiness, hand strength and impact continue to tick up in games as July approaches he could hear his name called early in the Draft.

Defensively Ferrara lacks the value of most of his shortstop peers, though he is smooth and talented enough to stay on the dirt as a professional. He profiles as a bat-first third baseman, but could stay up the middle at second base if he doesn't outgrow the position. He's a fringe-average runner and will occassionally post times below that. Pressure will continue to be placed on his lateral range and foot speed in the field and on the bases. Ferrara has the hands, footwork and arm strength that all project on the infield.

79 OF
Blaine Bullard
Klein Cain

HOMETOWN: Klein, Texas

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 175

BAT/THROW: B-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Texas A&M

Bullard is a helium prospect this season. He's a switch-hitter with skills in both batters boxes. The swing mirrors itself from both sides. Bullard is a 'plus' runner with a wiry, projectable frame that should hold its twitch into pro ball. He plays a smooth game in all three facets and simply looks the part. There's hitterish traits here as well. Bullard is a two-sport standout and could have a future on the gridiron as well. Scouts will want to see more impact as he grows into his frame, but this is how you draw up an exciting high school prospect.

80 LHP
Eli Blair
J.R. Arnold

HOMETOWN: Panama City Beach, Florida

HEIGHT: 6-8

WEIGHT: 208

BAT/THROW: L-L

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Florida

A massive, imposing left-handed pitcher, Blair has been a definitive up-arrow guy going back to his sophomore year in high school. He's been a bit stuck in the 85-87 mph velocity band for the last calendar year, but he's an athletic mover with looseness in his operation and prototype size. He'll throw harder in due time. Blair throws a mid-to-upper 70s slider with sweeping action that he lands for strikes. There's also a changeup in the tank that lacks consistent shape, though Blair does have feel for landing that pitch. This is a strike-thrower with a premium frame and stuff that should come along with strength and maturity. There's starter traits here and his name should continue to surge as the Draft approaches.

81 RHP
Noah Yoder
Atlee

HOMETOWN: Mechanicsburg, Virginia

HEIGHT: 6-6

WEIGHT: 230

BAT/THROW: R-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Duke

A big, tall, physical right-handed pitcher with stuff that has begun to explode, Yoder looks like he could develop into one of the premium workhorse arms in the 2025 class. Yoder is already brushing 99 and will settle in more comfortably 92-94 in the fourth, fifth and sixth innings or work. Yoder largely has average control and command of his fastball and it features vanilla shape so it's unlikely to ever be a truly dynamic weapon. Given the velocity however, it's safe to say Yoder may have an above average heater in a starters' role. His curveball is the go-to breaker; a low-to-mid 80s deep bender with feel to the glove-side. There's also a changeup that he uses sparingly. Yoder has some stiffness in his spine though he's a good athlete with a big leg kick that provides a bit of deception and funk. The curveball specifically seems to play well off his operation.

82 SS
Matthew Boughton
Covenant Christian Academy

HOMETOWN: Colleyville, Texas

HEIGHT: 6-1

WEIGHT: 155

BAT/THROW: R-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Texas A&M

Boughton is a lean-framed infielder with bounce in his step on the dirt and true shortstop actions in his operation. He's light on his feet with long strides and a good internal clock. He's got a strong arm and all of his traits figure to tick up as he gets more physical in the coming months/years. It's already an above average arm, though scouts foresee a future plus thrower at the next level. Boughton is a solid average runner too, though that could creep into the above-average territory with 15 more pounds. The glove and athlete are the selling point right now as Boughton doesn't offer a great deal of slug at the plate. He willingly takes his walks, but whiffs will curb his profile against the more premium arms in the class. In buying Boughton, you're buying the potential and projection of a future surefire shortstop, though scouts may prefer he get stronger at school and develop the bat before heavily investing in the talented bluechip infielder. Boughton is committed to Texas A&M and is well-liked in his region by area scouts. Boughton will also turn 20 years old just a few months after the 2025 draft.

83 SS
Tyler Dunning
JSerra Catholic

HOMETOWN: Rancho Santa Margarita, California

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 185

BAT/THROW: R-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: UCLA

One of the more decorated defenders on the West Coast, Dunning has a strong hands and loose, athletic actions on the dirt, all of which contributes to a polished brand with the glove. Dunning is still growing in his strength with the bat, but a consistent bat path and repeatable triggers has scouts bullish on his ability to hit going forward. There's some power projection too. Dunning is an above average runner who seems to be adding half a tick to his athletic profile as he's continued to add strength. He's a definitive up-arrow name. He will be 18.8 years old for the draft.

84 SS
Landon Schaefer
Fayetteville

HOMETOWN: Fayetteville, Arkansas

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 179

BAT/THROW: R-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Arkansas

Schaefer really projects well with a long, wiry frame. Schaefer is already impacting the baseball and has grown into considerably more bat speed over the last 12 months. The hit tool stands out. Schaefer is growning into more raw power and could someday be an above average offensive producer. He has the hands, feet and arm to play all three infield positions with the actions necessary to stay on the left side. It's a well-balanced profile and a scout favorite.

85 2B/OF
Philip Cheong
Bill Crothers Secondary

HOMETOWN: Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada

HEIGHT: 5-10

WEIGHT: 170

BAT/THROW: R-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Stanford

Cheong is a disruptor. It's the most apt description of his game. He pesters the opposition with his play.

Offensively this is a kid who catches a ton of barrels. He's not the biggest or the tallest player on the field, but he's fearless in every sense of the word. He'll step into the box against any pitcher and give them hell. It's unlikely to ever blossom into anything more than 40-grade raw power when all is said and done, but Cheong has a way of getting to what he's got in the tank in games. He has feel for the pull-side and will take what the pitcher gives him. This is an exciting young hitter who should be a high-performer assuming he makes it to school.

Defensively his game really shines in the outfield. Cheong puts his body on the line to save a run. He's consistently posting 'plus' run times and can occassionally flash double-plus upside that he may eventually get into with added strength and development. He releshes the opportunity to steal a base hit with diving catches and seems to make the fundamental decisions necessary to be a full-time player. It's hard to say where his draft stock will sit should he make it to campus, but for now he's got a chance to go in the middle of day two, though it's hard to imagine an organization will be able to pay him away from his commitment to school.

86 SS
Alexander Peck
University School of Nashville

HOMETOWN: Franklin, Tennessee

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 195

BAT/THROW: R-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Arkansas

Peck checks a lot of prototypical boxes scouts look for in impact high school prospects. He's got a big, tall, physical, longer frame with violence and athleticism in his offensive game. Peck's offensive ceiling is fairly high. There's above average power to all-fields despite what is presently a longer swing that can at times be slow to get going. Peck has definitive feel for getting to his pull-side and generates easy launch and loft. It's a very good bat path that figures to transition well to the next level. He'll have to get stronger in the upper body and work to keep his hands more compact through the zone, but if he can overcome that developmental hurdle he could unlock substantial impact at the plate. For now he projects a fringy hitter with game power shouldering much of the pressure on his bat.

Peck plays shortstop now but is unlikely to play the position as a professional. He has the tools and actions to play an average third base. It's average arm strength though his throws don't possess natural carry across the diamond. Peck is an average runner at best and is more likely to settle in as a below-to-fringy runner at the next level. He has the look of a future corner outfielder.

Peck has a lot to like on the offensive end and enough athleticism with the glove to present a floor away from first base as a pro. He'll need to continue to hit and hit for impact if he's to capitalize on his top-three round upside.

87 RHP
Miguel Sime Jr.
Poly Prep Country Day

HOMETOWN: Queens Village, New York

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 220

BAT/THROW: R-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: LSU

Sime Jr. has a chance to be the hardest thrower from the 2025 class. Already touching 99 with vertical life, Sime Jr. looks the part of a guy who may live at 100 someday. There's also a breaking ball here, but he's hardly had to use it as his fastball has been so overpowering at this stage. Walks have been an issue here, and there's some effort in the operation that may push him into a bullpen at the next level, but the arm talent and upside from a physical perspective is close to unmatched.

88 RHP
Aiden Barrientes
Katy

HOMETOWN: Katy, Texas

HEIGHT: 6-1

WEIGHT: 185

BAT/THROW: R-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: TCU

Barrientes saw his stock ascend dramatically as a high school junior in 2023 when his velocity really jumped and the strike-throwing simultaneously improved. He's already up to 93 and his athletic, long-levered frame should add more in the coming years. His best weapon is an upper-70s curveball with late bit and depth, tunneling well off the fastball, especially when spiked. There's also a mid-80s changeup that he'll flash, but is still a work in progress. Barrientes will be just 17 years old on draft day, generally a significant feather in the cap of high school pitchers' draft stock.

89 RHP
Grayson Boles
St. Augustine

HOMETOWN: San Diego, California

HEIGHT: 6-5

WEIGHT: 210

BAT/THROW: R-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Texas

Boles certainly looks the part of a future workhorse starting pitcher with a strong, muscular frame, broad shoulders and a thick lower half. He features any easy operation with good direction down the bump and a real feel to spin the baseball. The fastball has been up to 93 and generates whiffs both in and outside of the strike zone. It features above average spin rates and some carry through the top rail. Boles throws a hammer curve in the upper 70s that, when commanded, is a true swing-and-miss weapon. He'll sometimes search for the release point on the pitch early in outings, but when given the chance to work a lather generally settles in and commands the pitch with average consistency. He's flashed a fading changeup that bores in on right-handers and works away from lefties as well. Boles looks the part of a future starting pitcher with three pitches, two of which should end up above-average or better offerings. Something of a complete package projection here. Boles will be 18.8 for draft day.

90 RHP
Marcelo Harsch
Seton Hall Prep

HOMETOWN: Montclair, New Jersey

HEIGHT: 6-4

WEIGHT: 170

BAT/THROW: R-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Wake Forest

It's all projection with the slender, lanky, long Harsch. He's already flashing signs of a big future on the radar gun, tickling 94 and sitting a few ticks lower than that. Harsch is a grinder on the mound working both sides of the plate and mixing up the arsenal to both left-handed and right-handed hitters. He's not afraid of throwing his slider, and why would he be when it's a mid-80s yacker that he lands well. Harsch doesn't spin the baseball terribly well just yet, but as he matures that should tick up a bit. A mid-to-upper 80s changeup is also a usable weapon, especially to lefties.

Harsch has a real feel for pitching, a willingness to mix it up, and tremendous projection on his frame. Better still, he'll turn 18 just weeks before the 2025 Draft, generally a strong model trait for teams looking to buy upside. That said, his commitment to Wake Forest is strong and he won't come on a discount.

91 C/OF
Owen Jenkins
Lexington Catholic

HOMETOWN: Versailles, Kentucky

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 215

BAT/THROW: R-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Louisville

Jenkins is a big, strong, physical right-handed hitter with considerable bat speed and rotational acceleration that allows him to make late decisions in the box whilst still impacting the baseball to the pull-side. He's shown natural feel for launching the baseball and projects to tap into his 'plus' raw power at the next level. There's some swing and miss in Jenkins' game as it pertains to spin, but he's rather raw with regards to seeing advanced pitching at this young stage in his career.

Jenkins is a primary catcher who at times has trouble holding the running game. He does a nice job of blocking balls in the dirt, though his receiving skills are more fringy than they are a true asset at this stage. Jenkins has solid average arm strength that could play in the outfield should he be forced to shift into the grass as a pro. Jenkins will clock home-to-first times in the 4.5-4.65 range pointing to an average runner. He's already a fairly maxed out, physical prospect. It stands to reason he could eventually be a fringe-average runner by the time he debuts in Major League Baseball.

The story here is the bat and it's rather potent. Jenkins has fans in the scouting community and could be in play toward the front-half of day two if a team buys into the future defensive value.

92 SS
Will Rhine
The John Carroll

HOMETOWN: Bel Air, Maryland

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 195

BAT/THROW: B-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Alabama

Rhine is an extremely physical switch-hitter. Better from the left side than the right, it's enormous strength to his pull-side. He leverages hard into the ground and makes violent turns in the box. Rhine has some twitch in his hands and has shown a good feel for producing huge exit velocities. It's a heavy barrel. Scouts are bullish on his ability to gradually improve his barrel consistency. Rhine has shown some in-zone swing and miss in his game in tournament settings, but it's a patient, polished approach, with a high walk rate. He possesses fluidity and calm with the glove and has a chance to play shortstop in college. That said, there's significant strength in Rhine's upper-half and his frame may ultimately push him to third base where he could be a plus defender. There's an internal clock in Rhine's game that plays well on the dirt, though he's unlikely the be the most rangy defender in a pro organization. Still, fundamentally, there's a lot to like here. He's a confident, reliable performer with the leather. Rhine is a fringe-average runner. He will be 18.2 on draft day.

93 RHP
Myles Upchurch
St. Albans School

HOMETOWN: Hyattsville, Maryland

HEIGHT: 6-4

WEIGHT: 215

BAT/THROW: R-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Alabama

Upchurch has a natural feel for pitching that can't be taught. The ball jumps out of his hand loose and easy. He's got the look of a starting pitcher on the mound. He'll work the fastball up to 93, sitting 89-91 on most occasions tunneling a tough slider in the upper-70s off the heat. Upchurch generates unique, steep angles toward the plate, and hitters have had a difficult time squaring him up on the tournament scene. He's already a physical kid with a bluechip-quarterback frame, and scouts expect velocity will come easy to the Maryland product as he gets into professional development. Upchurch fills up the zone, doesn't allow much traffic on the base paths, and has a frame to dream on. He checks a lot of boxes.

94 SS
Bruin Agbayani
Iolani

HOMETOWN: Mililani, Hawaii

HEIGHT: 6-1

WEIGHT: 175

BAT/THROW: L-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: South Carolina

The son of ex-MLB standout Benny Agbayani, Bruin shares some of the same traits as his father. He can really hit. Agbayani has a compact left-handed swing with strong hands and a short, direct path to the ball. He produces loft organically and does not sell-out to launch the baseball. There's an innate feel to create backspin. Agbayani is athletic enough to handle second base and could end up there long-term. He may outgrow the middle of the field and end up at either third base or left field in due time. He's an above average runner with a fringy arm. Scouts really like the bat and believe he could be a reasonably safe high school bat.

95 RHP
Reagan Ricken
Great Oak

HOMETOWN: Temecula, California

HEIGHT: 6-4

WEIGHT: 220

BAT/THROW: R-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: LSU

Ricken burst onto the scene in 2023 as a showcase pony, impressing scouts in Southern California with his physicality and burgeoning arsenal. He'll work up to 95, casually resting 92-93 with some arm-side run and a bit of carry. Despite his size and release height, the fastball has played quite well at the top of the zone. Ricken works in a nasty slider in the low-80s with late tilt and considerable bite. It's a deeper breaking ball with slurve shape. Ricken has shown feel for landing it on the bottom rail and working it away from right handers with consistency. The operation and mechanics here are simple and loose. He's going to throw a lot harder as he begins engaging his lower half more with maturation. Quite a high ceiling on this arm.

96 SS/RHP
Cooper Flemming
Laguna Beach

HOMETOWN: Aliso Viejo, California

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 190

BAT/THROW: L-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Vanderbilt

Flemming is a well-rounded infield prospect with a good frame, projection and balanced tools. The swing and subsequent hit tool are both strong with a quiet load, getting on plane quickly with simple mechanics. He's flashed above-average raw power and could eventually begin backspinning the ball with more authority to create more game impact. For now, it's mostly line drives and extra-base ringing shots down the chalk. Flamming is a solid-average runner with a solid average arm on the dirt. He's demonstrated impressive actions on the dirt with a long, wide gait and excellent lateral mobility to his left and right. On the mound he boasts a smooth operation with a loose arm and a fastball that jumps out of the hand. Flemming has been up to 93 featuring high spin rates with carry and tail coming from very little effort. A mid-70s curveball approaches 3000 rpms at times and he'll flip that pitch over with two-planes and late tilt. There's a slider and a changeup, though both pitches lag behind his 1-2 punch combo. Flemming is an excellent prospect with pedigree on both sides of the ball.

97 OF
Braxton Van Cleave
Mansfield

HOMETOWN: Arlington, Texas

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 191

BAT/THROW: R-L

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Kentucky

Van Cleave, or "BVC" as he's affectionately nicknamed, is an impactful left-handed bat coming off a productive spring at the plate. He showcased some of the best bat-to-ball skills and sneaky thump from an athletic, strong frame. Van Cleave has a short swing that he will cut off in two strike counts to put the game in motion. He's already a fairly strong kid with some projection remaining in his lower half. He's presently a solid average runner with average tools in the outfield, likely destined for left field where his bat will do the heavy lifting on his draft stock. A Kentucky commit, "BVC" will be 18.7 years old for the draft.

98 SS
Rashad Hayes
Bishop O'Dowd

HOMETOWN: Oakland, California

HEIGHT: 6-1

WEIGHT: 175

BAT/THROW: R-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Stanford

Hayes is a fantastic athlete and comes from a fantastic family. His game plays all over the field and could end up at a multitude of positions at the next level. He's a smooth operator and plays under control in all aspects of the game. Hayes takes good routes through the baseball both in infield and outfield drills. His game best fits at shortstop where his demeanor, clock and arm strength play comfortably. At the plate, it's a simple hitterish operation with explosive hands. The athleticism really plays here and the whole profile projects because of it. There's some growth ahead offensively, specifically as it pertains to developing more impact, but scouts are enamored by the upside and the character of the human being here. He'll be extremely young for the 2025 draft, just 17 years old and won't turn 18 until the very end of the year. He'll need to bring more consistency to the plate between now and the draft, but the Stanford fallback plan presents a pretty solid win-win for Hayes either way.

99 SS/RHP
Nico Partida
Pearland

HOMETOWN: Manvel, Texas

HEIGHT: 6-0

WEIGHT: 190

BAT/THROW: R-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Arizona State

Partida is exceptionally talented on both sides of the ball and could end up playing the middle infield or pitching at the next level. On the bump he's touched 97 and will hold 91-93 into the sixth inning of work. He's capable of clicking into another gear as the game gets late with big spots too having shown the ability to touch 95 after 80 pitches of work. It's sink and tail with tons of groundballs. He'll fold in a mid-70s curve that lacks firmness, but does feature bigger two-plane shape. There's also a low-80s changeup that he's still working to fully polish in terms of conviction and arm speed. He's a particularly impressive athlete with tools at shortstop and third base. Partida has soft hands and actions around the pillow that really project. He may eventually outgrow the shortstop position, but his skills should allow him to stay at second or third base. It's 'plus' arm strength and average foot speed that should play anywhere on the diamond. Partida has easy bat speed and flashes solid-average game power to all fields. He could eventually grow into above average over-the-fence upside. Partida is already rather maxed physically and is doesn't possess too much more projection from a physicality perspective. However he's already impacting the game in all facets. He will be 18.7 years old for the Draft.

100 RHP/OF
Tyler Wood
Lees Summit West

HOMETOWN: Lees Summit, Missouri

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 190

BAT/THROW: R-R

COLLEGE COMMITMENT: Tennessee

Wood is a two-way player with sublime upside on both sides of his game. The projection and physicality here trump's most of his peers too. On the mound, he's already up to 95 with well-above average spin rates and a fastball with considerable carry over the upper-rail. He mixes in a low-to-mid 80s slider with downer tilt and conviction. There's some effort in Wood's operation, and it has affected his ability to consistently throw strikes at times, but the athleticism and explosive nature of his frame stands out going forward. Offensively, his exit velocities numbers rank near the top of his class, and most scouts foresee an above average runner at the next level. That said, scouts would like to see the overall hit tool move into a more polished position as we approach the 2025 draft. Wood has a plus throwing arm and looks destined for a corner. Most scouts see Wood on the mound going forward.