2 RHP
Dax Whitney
Oregon State

HOMETOWN: Blackfoot, ID

HEIGHT: 6-4

WEIGHT: 200

BAT/THROW: R-R

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

3 RHP
William Schmidt
LSU

HOMETOWN: Baton Rouge, LA

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 180

BAT/THROW: R-R

A decorated high school pitcher with near-unanimous first round grades as a prep, Schmidt elected to go to LSU and work toward becoming an ever higher pick in 2027. He is dominant at times on the mound with a fastball that has tickled 98 with some late life. Scouts would like to see him get a bit more value out of the fastball and specifically miss a few more bats, but it's his second-best pitch anyways. He's got a high-spin 12-6 curveball that comfortably grabs plus projections from scouts. It's a two-plane banger that's been a knockout weapon featuring considerable depth and disgusting tunnel off his fastball, more depth than lateral tilt. Schmidt will also work in a changeup that lags a bit, the two-pitch combo doing the heavy lifting right now. He does have some effort at release and can overthrow his arsenal at times. He's a strike-thrower, though the quality in command of those pitches can be streaky. It's absolutely electric arm speed, loose and whippy with considerably more projection to come in his frame. From this chair, the addition of an upper-80s cutter would potentially give Schimdt one of the better arsenals in the class. He certainly looks the part with the high-waist frame and long arms to project more velocity on the way. He's one of the more gifted arms available in the 2027 class with the potential for two 60-grade pitches.

4 RHP
Aidan King
Florida

HOMETOWN: Bryceville, FL

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 180

BAT/THROW: R-R

King was a bit of a surprise addition to the Florida Gators 2024 class, most scouts and front office executives believing he'd be paid away from school. Not so fast. Gainesville was happy to add him. It's a fairly elite frame with long, lean levers and tons of strength in his core. King really projects going forward even while presently possessing big stuff. He's up to 96 already and will generally live in the 92-94 bucket with a fastball that features big carry through the zone and occassionally tailing it into the right-handed batters box. King's slider has the makings of a haymaker. It's a high-spin, 2800-rpm frisbee with big shape. King's has total conviction in the pitch and shows tremendous feel for creating tunnel off the fastball with it. There's a mid-80s changeup that he'll deploy to LHH too. King has folded in a fringier curveball every now and then, but it projects more of a get-me-over offering than it does a true out pitch. The sky is the limit on this profile.

5 SS
Owen Paino
Ole Miss

HOMETOWN: Poughkeepsie, NY

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 205

BAT/THROW: L-R

Paino is a lean, strong, left-handed hitter with present juice and a smooth stroke with an up-the-middle approach. He tends to work to the pull-side a bit more in game, but it's a mature batting practice session, unwilling to sell out for power. His feel for the barrel has been inconsistent over the last twelve months, but he flashes and it's plainly clear to see what it "could" become with reps and maturation.

Paino has long arms and legs, but he glides on the dirt. The arm strength and hands will work well at either shortstop or third base. It's mostly only an average throwing arm, maybe solid average, but the whole operation could work at shortstop, at least in an average capacity. How he puts on weight in the coming years will dictate where he ends up. He was a Top-100 pick value in the 2024 Draft before heading to Ole Miss to work to improve his stock.

6 SS
Jay Abernathy Jr.
Tennessee

HOMETOWN: Kennesaw, GA

HEIGHT: 5-10

WEIGHT: 165

BAT/THROW: L-R

Abernathy is a real spark plug and a terror for the opposition once on the bases. He's got a smaller frame, and likely won't hit for too much power moving forward, but this is the type of player you throw at the top of the lineup and watch things happen. He's smooth as hell on the dirt with twitch and flash at shortstop, a highlight reel defender. His above average throwing arm gives him a shot to stay at the position too. Abernathy has top-two round potential and has a bit of a Ray Durham archetype about him.

7 SS
Brendan Lawson
Florida

HOMETOWN: Lawrence Park, Ontario, Canada

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 205

BAT/THROW: L-R

Lawson is one of the more premium Canadian prospects to become available in recent draft classes. A 19th round pick by the Cardinals in 2019, Lawson elected to bet on himself and head to Gainesville. He's an extremely dangerous hitter with a smooth, controlled, violent left-handed swing featuring exceptional torque and ground force. Lawson presents organic loft in his swing and is already showcasing over-the-fence power. Lawson will need to work on finding more consistency in his contact quality, but he has time. He's got a premium, long, athletic bluechip frame that may force him off the shortstop position, but the bat is the carrying tool here as-is. If Lawson moves over to third base, his average speed and average arm will play just fine. Scouts do think he could slow down a tick as he adds more size, but that may also come with a slight uptick in his arm strength.

8 RHP
Connor Gatwood
Auburn

HOMETOWN: Mobile, AL

HEIGHT: 6-5

WEIGHT: 195

BAT/THROW: R-R

Gatwood is built like a pro pitcher packed into a 6-foot-5 inch frame with good weight spread out through his lanky frame. Gatwood has a starter delivery with repeatable mechanics, though his arm-slot will change from time to time. Most often, Gatwood sits 94-96 with a sinking fastball that he's run up to 99 mph. His shorter slider has two-plane tilt and late bite, but it's extremely firm, usually 88-90 mph with variations in shape. There's also a changeup in here with solid fading action, though his command for the pitch can be sporadic. Gatwood has top-of-the-scale arm talent and has the making of a potential top 100 pick in 2027 if his feel for the strike zone continues to mature. It's a reasonably low-effort delivery with with a fast arm and projection remaining in his lower half. If he continues to flash the changeup to scouts as the draft approaches, Gatwood could lock himself into day one.

9 RHP
Chris Levonas
Wake Forest

HOMETOWN: Holmdel, NJ

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 175

BAT/THROW: R-R

A 2nd round pick by the Brewers in 2024, Levonas elected to go to Wake Forest and test his mettle in college ball. He walked away from a lot of money. Levonas is one of the more dynamic movers in the 2027 class with super-athletic actions on the bump. Levonas will grab 97 when he's hot, sitting 92-93 over multi-inning spots with some carry through the zone. The spin rates on his heater register far north of average. He's a guy that really understands pitch design too. There's a low-80s curveball here that stays on the heater tunnel late with sharp downer bite. It's a pitch that's registered north of 3100 rpm at times. Levonas keeps hitters off the barrel by mixing in an upper-80s cutter with short life. There's also a fringy changeup. Levonas has a tendency to see his velocity drop a bit after his first couple innings, and there's still a bit of effort at release, but it's an extremely quick arm with real feel for shaping the baseball. He's also rather lean at this stage with plenty of projection in his frame. Despite the loud stuff, his performances in tournament and showcase settings have been scattered and inconsistent. There's very little doubt teams will see the frame, the athlete and the pitch mix and dream on what the future could look like. Levonas will need to turn into more of a pitcher and less of a metric-thrower as the 2027 Draft approaches. It still might end up being the best stuff in the class.

10 1B/LHP
Noah Franco
TCU

HOMETOWN: Bradenton, FL

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 209

BAT/THROW: L-L

A legitimate two-way guy going back to his high school days, Franco's profile could go a number of directions by the time he's draft-eligible. His bat speed and athleticism at first base really stand out. Franco has demonstrated the ability to stay in the box and hit tough lefty-lefty matchups, showcasing ferocious bat speed and intent for damage. He's a well-above average athlete for his position, and it shows up in balls hit to his right and circumstances where his twitch and explosivity are tested. From this chair, Franco has a chance at developing into a special bat and glove with average run times too.

Franco is also a super-talented lefty with athleticism on the mound. His broad shoulders and long frame admittedly work better in theory as a pitcher. He'll work up to 93, though most expect he could sit in the mid-90s by the time the Draft rolls around. He can really spin the baseball too featuring well-above average rpm readings on both his heater and slider. The slider rests in the low-80s and will approach 2800 rpm. He's got some feel for a fading changeup too. It's all projection on this one. He looks the part in the uniform.

11 3B
Brodie Johnston
Vanderbilt

HOMETOWN: Ooltewah, TN

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 205

BAT/THROW: R-R

There are few players in the 2027 class who play with the physicality and aggression that Johnston brings to the table. Offensively, it's massive bat speed and over-the-fence projection. Game power is already quite present. The frame and athleticism here point to an impactful bat at the next level as he continues to develop and mature. He's worked to iron out a small hitch in his hands in the loading mechanism, but it's hardly affected his ability to handle top-tier pitching over the last 18 months. Defensively, Johnston is a third baseman now but may ultimately shift to the outfield where his massive arm strength and broad body is most efficiently used. It's a prototype right field pro build. Johnston is presently an average runner with an intentful gait.

12 RHP
Jackson Barberi
Florida

HOMETOWN: Snellville, GA

HEIGHT: 6-4

WEIGHT: 193

BAT/THROW: R-R

Barberi has so many components to his game and profile that teams will like in the draft, it's hard to envision he doesn't get money thrown his way. It's an extremely projectable frame with broad shoulders and a high waist with good weight in his lower half. The fastball has been up to 97 with some arm-side run and carry. Slider has late sweeping action and some late depth and it performs exceptionally well. Barberi does have a tendency to lower his arm-slot on the breaking ball at times, something he'll need to iron out at the next level. He also has a changeup that has performed well when it's on, though he's been more reluctant to throw that pitch in tournaments. There's a bit of effort at release, but it's not prohibitive or so egregious that injury risk comes to mind. In fact, as he ages it may polish out naturally. Barberi will be just 20 years old on draft day as a draft-eligible junior and will scream up boards run by models.

13 OF
Fabio Peralta
Miami

HOMETOWN: Miami, FL

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 185

BAT/THROW: L-L

Peralta is a polished player with burgeoning bat speed and can really motor down the line. Peralta has a frame scouts dream on with the athletic actions to suggest he can stick in centerfield. Long strides, a gliding nature and the innate ability to track the ball in the air all point to a future above average defender. Peralta has the physical tools necessary to project some power going forward despite not presently possessing big bat speed. Polishing up his swing decisions and consistency in his approach at the plate will be the next frontier in his development to really maximize what he's capable of. It's a gorgeous left-handed swing.

14 C
Cade Arrambide
LSU

HOMETOWN: Tomball, TX

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 190

BAT/THROW: R-R

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

15 OF
Terrence Kiel II
Texas A&M

HOMETOWN: Atlanta, GA

HEIGHT: 6-0

WEIGHT: 180

BAT/THROW: B-R

Kiel II has been seen a lot going back to his early high school days. He's a famous name with production behind it. The twitchy bluechip checks a lot of the boxes for a modern day leadoff hitter. He possesses plenty of bat speed with good attack angles from both sides of the plate, and is a plus runner that can terrorize defenses on the basepaths. Kiel has shown a grand willingness to expand the zone at times, posting chase rates north of his peers. Finding more polish and patience at the plate will be key as he begins to step into the box against more formidable arsenals. That said, he does a nice job of battling and fouling off pitches outside of the zone, so the pure bat-to-ball and athleticism in the box makes up for some over-anxious tendencies. The level of strength Kiel can add to his lean frame will determine whether or not he can stick at shortstop or if he'll shift into the outfield full-time like many expect. Kiel has bloodlines as the son of former NFL cornerback Terrence Kiel.

16 C/3B
Chase Fralick
Auburn

HOMETOWN: Peachtree City, GA

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 210

BAT/THROW: L-R

Fralick is an ultra-powerful left-handed hitter with juice to all fields and proven impact in tournament and game settings. He's got a strong approach and works the barrel in different ways through the zone, handling pitches even when he's beat. It's quick hands and adjustability in his swing. Fralick gets the barrel out in front and extends well on fastballs. He takes hard turns through the zone and generates bat speed many of his peers cannot. The offensive tools here are strong. Defensively, scouts are split on whether his physical frame and athleticism will stick behind the plate. Fralick has a strong arm and can deliver a seed, but needs to work on his explosion out of the crouch to get his pop times consistently lower. Fralick could be destined for third base or first base going forward, but there are plenty of folks in the industry who are all-in on the player due to the bat anyways. He's got a good shot of going on day two if the number is right.

17 RHP/SS
Adam Haight
Oregon State

HOMETOWN: Snohomish, WA

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 190

BAT/THROW: R-R

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

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

18 C
Anderson French
Virginia Tech

HOMETOWN: Lewisberry, PA

HEIGHT: 6-4

WEIGHT: 200

BAT/THROW: L-R

French has the look of a 5-star bluechip quarterback with a tall, lean, projectable frame, a high waist and long, athletic levers. He's one of the most purely talented catchers in the 2027 class with a 70-grade arm behind the plate and explosion out of the crouch. His blocking and framing fundamentals are still coming along, but he's talented enough to stay behind the plate at the next level, especially as the game moves away from the conventional traits of a catcher. Offensively, he's a big, strong, left-handed hitting slugger with a sweet swing and tons of impact at the point of contact. French's game power is still in its projection phase, but scouts are bullish on his ability to eventually grow into it. French will get over-anxious at the plate at times, and will chase breaking balls in the dirt, but when he gets ahead in the count and leans on a pitch in the zone, he's produced some gaudy results. Given the value on defense, and the upside at the plate, French has a shot at going on early as a premium power-power catcher.

19 RHP
Drew Rerick
Texas

HOMETOWN: Fargo, ND

HEIGHT: 6-5

WEIGHT: 230

BAT/THROW: R-R

A massively imposing righty and rare find out of the great state of North Dakota, Rerick is a talented, burly righty with a big fastball and budding secondaries. Already up to 98, Rerick is a primary fastball guy who folds in the occasional low-80s 12-6 bender with some depth. It lacks bite and sharpness, but flashes upside with spin and feel. There's a sharper, shorter slider that he'll show at times as well. Rerick's best secondary going forward might be a fading changeup in the mid-80s that features late life and tail. He has some inconsistencies in his delivery and a plunge in his lower half that can cause the fastball command to waver, but early in outings Rerick has shown the ability to spot pitches to both sides of the plate. Considering his frame and physical upside he will have suitors in the draft.

20 OF
Michael Torres
Miami

HOMETOWN: Miami, FL

HEIGHT: 5-11

WEIGHT: 178

BAT/THROW: R-R

Torres is a talented two-way player with elite skills on both sides of the ball. A lefty on the bump, Torres works up to 91 with a biting slider and good strike throwing ability. Most believe his future is on the offensive end where he has impressive bat speed, especially for his size, as well as twitchy, athletic actions. There's some actions to clean up in his overall game, including a hand hitch and barrel tipping in his load, but Torres is largely on-time against velocity and takes a fairly direct path to the ball. Torres is mostly a gap-to-gap hitter right now with a line drive approach. He uses his speed and quick step out of the box to his advantage. Most expect he'll grow into some in-game power.

21 SS
Michael Ryan
LSU

HOMETOWN: Luling, LA

HEIGHT: 6-0

WEIGHT: 185

BAT/THROW: R-R

Ryan is one of the more decorated defenders in the 2027 class with extremely smooth actions and footwork well beyond his years. He can make every throw from every angle and possesses above average arm strength. He's a very good bet to play shortstop at the next level if he doesn't eventually grow off of the position. Offensively, there's some swing-and-miss in Ryan's game, but he's got impact bat speed and plays gap-to-gap with ferocious intent. It's above average raw power from a tight, compact turn and lightning hands. Ryan can get pull-happy against lesser competition, but has shown well in small samples against more advanced arms. This is high level tools with upper-tier projection and a real shot to stick at one of the most demanding positions on the field. He's got day one upside in 2027.

22 SS
Erik Parker
Georgia

HOMETOWN: Suwanee, GA

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 194

BAT/THROW: R-R

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

23 LHP
Dylan Volantis
Texas

HOMETOWN: Thousand Oaks, CA

HEIGHT: 6-6

WEIGHT: 210

BAT/THROW: L-L

Volantis is an interesting prospect in that when he's not throwing hammers on the mound he's a stalwart waterpolo goalie. He's a big, tall southpaw with high, squared-off shoulders, thickness in his lower half and considerable projection. He looks the part of a future innings-eater. The operation supports that notion too. Volantis exhibits good balance and smoothness in his mechanics featuring a high leg-kick and an over-the-top delivery. He's primarily a two-pitch guy right now, the fastball grabbing 94 and settling in 90-91 as he carves into the middle innings. It's a very good curveball. While it's only thrown in the mid-70s, it's got big, sharp downer action and has a track record of missing bats. There's a fledgling changeup that he struggles to control and execute consistently but scouts believe his pitchability and arm slot will cater toward further development in that area going forward. He's also reportedly flirted with a cutter-esque slider with shorter shape that he rarely brings out. Scouts project a future average fastball, a plus breaking ball while dreaming on a potential average changeup. That combination of pitches has drawn comparisons to the early career version of James Paxton. He was a 19th round pick by the Athletics in 2024 but elected to honor his committment to Texas.

24 3B
Aiden Harris
Virginia

HOMETOWN: Midlothian, VA

HEIGHT: 6-4

WEIGHT: 230

BAT/THROW: R-R

Harris certainly looks the part of the bluechip quarterback, 5-star third base prospect. A massive, physically imposing presence on both sides of the ball, Harris has punished his peers for years now. The bat is the calling card with loud barrels to all-fields and comfortably double-plus raw power putting on jaw-dropping displays of bat speed in BP settings. Harris is still learning how to lift the baseball with authority consistently, but if it all clicks as he gets older and more athletic, he could be an offensive force. The power will undoubtedly play, now comes determining just how the hit tool will come along. There was quite a bit of swing and miss here but when it's clicking Harris is easily the loudest bat on the field. Some in the industry are rather bullish. Defensively, Harris has a slow heartbeat and gets low to the ground with soft hands and deliberate actions. He has enough arm strength to handle third base, though his throws can get inconsistent as his release can vary depending on the momentum of his frame. One final feather in Harris' cap? He'll be just 20 years old on the day of the draft. Draft models will absolutely love him.

25 RHP
Aidan Hayse
Tennessee

HOMETOWN: Morris, IL

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 193

BAT/THROW: R-R

Hayse has a super-quick arm and is a fantastic athlete on the bump with projection in his game and explosiveness in his operation. The arm works really well, and while he has a tendency to overthrow his arsenal at times, he generally settles in over longer outings and works into a more rhythmic lather. Hayse will touch 94, but more commonly ends up 89-91 after the first couple innings with big time arm-side run and occasional carry. The changeup is his best pitch, and it's a doozy. There's close to 10 mph of separation off the fastball with heavy parachute and withering action at the tail-end. It's a pitch with plenty of conviction and arm speed behind it. Hayse's slider has taken huge strides over the last 9 months, adding 8 mph of velocity and considerably more depth. It's a 2900 4pm gyro-frisbee. While Hayse does tend to over-throw the pitch and fall off glove-side, it's a pitch whose shape should perform at the next level. Repeating his delivery will be a point of emphasis as July approaches, but the athletic tools and feel for pitching are quite obvious here. It's solid clay that simply requires polish.

26 OF
Tyler Paul "TP" Wentworth
Clemson

HOMETOWN: Ripon, CA

HEIGHT: 6-5

WEIGHT: 225

BAT/THROW: L-L

Wentworth is a fantastic two-way prospect with a potential future on the mound of with the bat depending on which direction his development goes. On the mound, his 6-foot-5-inch left-handed frame has been up to 92 with deception and athleticism. He's got a slider and a curveball, both of which flash upside as he hides the ball well. In the field, Wentworth is a fringy runner and may ultimately end up at first base, but it's his sweet left-handed swing that scouts love. He doesn't possess massive bat speed despite his size, but his hitterish tendencies and all-fields approach are mature beyond his years. Scouts think he'll really hit moving forward. Given his size, the bat speed and raw power may come soon. He's got a shot to play outfield if the frontline speed ticks up. Wentworth was an extremely decorated quarterback in the 2024 class too.

27 LHP
Bryce Navarre
Texas

HOMETOWN: Montgomery, TX

HEIGHT: 6-1

WEIGHT: 190

BAT/THROW: L-L

There may not be another arm in the 2027 class with better breaking ball upside than Navarre. The slider and curveball combo is truly dynamic with spin rates in excess of 3200 rpm at times. His slider is a true sweeper featuring north of 20" of sweep at peak. He throws that pitch in the 77-80. The curveball comes in at 74-75 with significant depth and horizontal action as well. Both pitches project plus, the slider could jump into the double-plus category if he learns to throw it a bit more firm. Navarre's fastball is fringy for the time being, resting 88-90 on most nights grabbing 92, though he's shown solid average command of the pitch and it does play up as he hides the ball exceptionally well. He naturally cuts his fastball and generates moderate amounts of carry on the pitch as well. It's a unique pitch and has a shot to get into the above average category in time. Navarre has a tendency to rush down the mound at times when throwing the heater, something scouts expect should clean. There's also low-80s changeup, though it comes in at 2100 rpm and doesn't currently possess consistent shape or execution. Navarre does things you cannot teach, and does so as a southpaw.

28 SS
Rustan Rigdon
Vanderbilt

HOMETOWN: Metter, GA

HEIGHT: 6-0

WEIGHT: 185

BAT/THROW: B-R

Rigdon has long been a premium prospect with a strong combination of hit tool, approach and IQ on the infield. Rigdon doesn't project to hit for a ton of power moving forward but he's the perfect table-setter and a guy who the defense can really rally around up the middle of the diamond. It's one of the stronger defensive middle infielders in the class and a guy who always grinds and gets the most out of the tools he possesses.

29 2B/SS
Gabe Fraser
Arkansas

HOMETOWN: Westminster, CA

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 185

BAT/THROW: L-R

Fraser is a sum-of-his-parts, gritty infielder who has performed at every stop across his high school and collegiate career. He's shown feel for the barrel at the plate, and has a frame to dream on more impact going forward. Defensively, he stands out at second base where scouts think he could be a plus defender with a solid average arm and stellar work around the bag.

30 OF/C
James Nunnallee
Virginia

HOMETOWN: Aldie, VA

HEIGHT: 6-1

WEIGHT: 185

BAT/THROW: L-R

A 14th round selection by the Brewers in 2024, Nunnallee went unsigned and elected to head to UVA. Nunnallee is a spark plug table-setter with above average speed who could grow into another half gear on the run scale with more strength. He's still growing into his frame, but the athleticism and twitch is present. Nunnallee has a flatter bath path and is more of a gap-slasher for the time being. He creates chaos on the base paths and scouts have said he plays with his hair on fire. There are definitive lead-off tools here and Nunnallee is the type of guy who can set a culture in a clubhouse. He's primarily played the outfield to this point, and he should be able to cover enough ground in centerfield to handle the "8". There's been seldom work at second base too.

31 OF
Dmarion "Bub" Terrell
Auburn

HOMETOWN: Alabaster, AL

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 215

BAT/THROW: L-L

Terrell certainly looks the part packed into a long, 6-foot-3-inch frame with plenty of muscle in his upper-half. Terrell has a bit of projection left in his lower-half, but the frame is already stacked and doing damage in games. It's plus raw power with a hit tool that flashes thanks to fast hands and a short, cut-off finish through the zone. Terrell will use the whole field and has stung ringing line-drives into the opposite field gap in tournament play. Terrell has a resume of attacking the fastball, though scouts want to see a cleaner approach against breaking balls. That'll be an emphasis in evaluating the player as July approaches. There's athletic tools to like here including above-average to plus run times and a solid average throwing arm that projects into a corner. Terrell certainly looks the part and fills out a uniform in a way scouts like. He was a 19th round selection by the Blue Jays in 2024 but went unsigned.

32 C
Coen Niclai
Oregon

HOMETOWN: Anchorage, AK

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 215

BAT/THROW: R-R

It's incredibly rare that any given draft has a prospect hailing from the state of Alaska. Niclai made his presence known in high school by traveling out of the Yukon for a chance to play in front of scouts. It got him drafted in the 15th round by the Marlins, but Niclai elected to honor his commitment to the University of Oregon. Niclai is tremendously physical with huge raw strength distributed all over his frame. There's strength in his lower half and even more muscle in his core. It's broad, rounded shoulders and a barrel chest. Niclai has natural raw power and bat speed even though his swing can get a little long at times. There's organic loft in his attack angle and he projects to hit for more power as he matures. It's average arm strength with quickness and explosiveness out of the crouch with at least a chance to catch at the next level. The bat is the carrying tool and scouts think he's destined to hit moving up the ladder.

33 RHP
Josh Whritenour
Florida

HOMETOWN: Hudson, FL

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 203

BAT/THROW: L-R

Whritenour is a name to watch as we approach the 2027 draft. He's got the metrically appealing fastball that possesses huge carry through the zone, and it misses bats like you'd expect. He's been up to 97 and will sit 93-94 over multiple innings. There's some command concerns here, but the innate feel to get above the barrel is rare. Most of Whritenour's secondaries lag behind the sheer upside of the fastball, but he can spin a slider close to 2800 rpm in the mid-80s. There's also a mid-80s changeup that he's often reluctant to throw. Whritenour is a fast mover with obvious athleticism.

34 LHP
Mason Brassfield
TCU

HOMETOWN: Bakersfield, CA

HEIGHT: 6-4

WEIGHT: 195

BAT/THROW: L-L

Brassfield went through a recent growth spurt and a massive jump in appreciable athleticism. There's serious intent downhill and projectable arm speed with whippy action. Brassfield is still smoothing out his mechanics on the mound. He'll fall off the mound toward third as he gets deeper into outings, again, something that should iron itself out with added strength, training and reps. He's been up to 95 with strong fastball metrics, though even his spin rates and pitch shapes seem to vary from outing to outing. The curveball plays off the fastball, though it sometimes melts into a slurve, losing its teeth and effectiveness. When Brassfield is on it's a one-two punch that has more bat-missing potential than most arms in this class. There's also a changeup that has taken strides year over year. Strike-throwing will also continue to be a point of emphasis as it's been streaky from event to event. The clay here is impressive and with another big developmental leap he could take off in prospect circles.

35 SS
Perry Hargett
North Carolina

HOMETOWN: Peachland, NC

HEIGHT: 6-1

WEIGHT: 190

BAT/THROW: R-R

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

36 OF/2B
Ky McGary
Arizona State

HOMETOWN: Phoenix, AZ

HEIGHT: 6-0

WEIGHT: 175

BAT/THROW: R-R

McGary's hit tool catches the headlines, and it's a pretty good one. He'll spray the ball all over the yard with budding impact and pull-side pop. McGary is a plus runner with a long, wild gait and projects to hold his speed deep into his career. He's a twitchy, bouncy, jackrabbit type of player who can ignite the lineup with his hair-on-fire playstyle and table-setter mentality. He's played all over the field and represents a potential future utility player if he doesn't settle in at second base full-time. He's a tremendous athlete. McGary was a 20th round pick by the Astros in 2024.

37 C
Levi Clark
Tennessee

HOMETOWN: Marietta, GA

HEIGHT: 6-0

WEIGHT: 205

BAT/THROW: R-R

It can be difficult to find legitimate catching prospects in any class, but Clark has some of the tools necessary to stay behind the plate long-term. It's a strong arm and explosiveness out of a low crouch. That checks a lot of boxes for scouts. Offensively, it's a quiet setup with a hit-tool approach that has steadily blossomed going back to his freshman year. The power really projects going forward.

38 OF
Jackson Hotchkiss
Washington

HOMETOWN: Battle Ground, WA

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 200

BAT/THROW: R-R

An 18th round selection by the DBacks in 2024, Hotchkiss elected to go to Montlake and honor his committment. Hotchkiss is a physically imposing right-handed outfielder out of the Pacific Northwest. The raw power here really stands out, comfortably plus with more potentially on the way. He's flashed big exit velocities both to the pull side and ringing rockets into right-center field. He'll let it eat in batting practice with a full-stride, but will often eliminate the stride entirely in games to catch up with velocity and manipulate the barrel for spin. There's potential here for one of the more impactful bats from this class at the next level. Hotchkiss isn't a one-trick pony either. He's an above average runner with twitch and burst out of the box. He'll take the extra base. Hotchkiss takes decent routes in the outfield, and does have enough arm to handle left field, though scouts like his soft hands at first base and his work around the bag. If a team believes he can handle the outfield, he could go in the first few rounds of the draft. The bat is that good.

39 RHP
Lazaro Collera
Miami

HOMETOWN: Miami, FL

HEIGHT: 6-6

WEIGHT: 230

BAT/THROW: R-R

A Miami product through and through, Collera is a high-profile righty with a big, long, physical frame and plenty of velocity. Collera is already up to 97 with life through the zone, living 92-94 on most night. Collera pitches exclusively out of the stretch with a simple leg-lift and an over-the-top motion. There's some effort at release, but he repeats well and has held his velocity through multiple innings in past performances. Collera's best weapon is a big breaking ball with significant depth in the mid-80s, as well as a bigger curveball that has flashes but has largely been reluctant to this point in his amateur career. He maintains his arm speed beautifully on all three pitches and can be tough to pick up out of the hand.

40 LHP
Mason Russell
Arizona

HOMETOWN: Queen Creek, AZ

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 185

BAT/THROW: B-L

Russell is one of the more impressive metrics arms in 2027. He features a big riding fastball up to 95 with big spin rates. He's generally sat lower than that in game settings; often 90-91. Scouts want to see a velocity jump before July. Breaking ball has really come on in the last calendar year with late bite and more solid spin rates. There's also a changeup that flashes upside and feel, but is nascent in development. He's an impressive mover with a quick arm. Has a shot to go high in the draft if he continues to throw strikes and add velocity. He went unsigned by the Cincinnati Reds as a 20th rounder in 2024.

41 LHP
Charlie Foster
Mississippi State

HOMETOWN: Snellville, GA

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 195

BAT/THROW: R-L

Foster's stock has gradually climbed throughout his amateur career as the talented southpaw has continued to add strength. He's more a conventional scouting look with long levers, a high waist, a baby-face and clear-as-day projection. Foster is technically sound on the bump with an extremely low-effort delivery, big extension, a loose arm and tons of strikes. His stuff won't blow anybody away at this early stage, but teams betting on the final product will buy into what weight gain and muscle could do for his profile. For now Foster is living in the low-90s with a fastball that fools hitters. There's some natural deception in big-extension operation. Foster's changeup is his best secondary, generally a low-80s tumbler with late tail and tunnel. There's also a loopier curveball that has flashed deeper bite when he gets on top of the pitch. Many of Foster's peers have bigger and better stuff at this stage, but if you buy the growth spurt and physicality ticking up, Foster could be a guy that's 92-94 with three pitches and tons of strikes by the time he's 24 years old.

42 RHP
Jason Flores
Texas

HOMETOWN: Wylie, TX

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 210

BAT/THROW: R-R

Flores really stands out for his present velocity, operation and three-pitch arsenal. He'll grab 96, holding 92-93 over multi-inning outings with carry and some arm-side run. To this date, he hasn't missed a ton of bats with the heater as its shape is a bit dead-zone in nature. Still, it's hard to argue with the velocity and projection for more on the way. Flores can really snap over an upper-70s, high-spin curveball with 11-5 shape and vertical plane. He sells the pitch with big arm speed and conviction. There's also a naiscent changeup that he's struggled to command. Flores is an explosive athlete with fantastic coil and drive down the bump with more strength on the way. His broad shoulders, durable frame and ability to hold velocity point to a future starter at the next level.

43 RHP
Smith Bailey
Arizona

HOMETOWN: Peoria, AZ

HEIGHT: 6-6

WEIGHT: 200

BAT/THROW: R-R

Bailey and his lightning-bleached long hair are quite a spectacle to take in live. It's a long, loose, wiry frame with a ton of room to add muscle and velocity over time. Already grabbing 96, Bailey throws with considerable downhill plane and intent. It's a whippy motion with a long stride and deception down the hill. Bailey really spins the ball too grabbing north of 2400 rpm with the heater at his peak. He'll work in a 2600 rpm curveball too, though it's more of a get-me-over offering for the time being and will need to add velocity to firm up the pitch as a weapon. Bailey should be able to add more extension as he gets stronger, and the arm action can get long in the back, as well as late when he fatigues. These are all things that tend to shore themselves up over time and with coaching. The book on Bailey is how loose and projectable he is. It's fantastic clay.

44 LHP
Cole Gibler
Arkansas

HOMETOWN: Blue Springs, Missouri

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 185

BAT/THROW: L-L

Gibler possesses some of the sneakiest athleticism in the class. It's fluid, electric athleticism featuring an up-tempo delivery and easy operation. Gibler pitches with moxy and competes as hard as anyone in the class. There's some crossfire at release, landing closed to the target and stepping toward the first base dugout. His operation provides a bit of natural deception with a tight elbow spiral and shorter action allowing the fastball to play up. He's already touching 97 in side settings and has been up to 96 in games living 91-93 in the third and fourth innings. Gibler sells a really good changeup that dies at the plate in the 88-89 mph bucket. Creating a bit more separation off the fastball could take the pitch into plus territory, but for now his feel and conviction on the pitch project nicely. There's a low-to-mid 80s gyro slider that'll flash above average but lacks consistency in execution and sell.

45 OF
Jace Souza
Texas Tech

HOMETOWN: Honolulu, HI

HEIGHT: 6-1

WEIGHT: 185

BAT/THROW: L-L

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

46 RHP
Dane Moehler
Clemson

HOMETOWN: Marietta, GA

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 195

BAT/THROW: R-R

A polished righty with a starter's delivery, Moehler isn't the hardest thrower in the class though he projects to add more velocity soon. He's been up to 93 with real feel for the strike zone. He'll land a huge curveball in the mid-to-upper 70s featuring top-tier depth. There's also a changeup that has been commanded well in extended innings. It's a good frame and a polished profile lacking top-end pure stuff.

47 RHP
Will Sanford
Oregon

HOMETOWN: San Diego, CA

HEIGHT: 6-0

WEIGHT: 190

BAT/THROW: R-R

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

48 OF
Sawyer Black
North Carolina

HOMETOWN: Oak Ridge, NC

HEIGHT: 6-1

WEIGHT: 185

BAT/THROW: L-R

Black got considerably more physical thing spring and ran into a bit of a growth spurt that accelerated his profile. A big, strong, athletic lefty with strength developing in his lower half, Black has a quiet left-handed swing built to lift the ball to the pull-side and produce damage to all fields. He starts out of an open stance and does a nice job creating space and stretch in his swing. The raw power projects. Black is an athletic runner with above average speed that he may ultimately grow out of. He's can be a bit slow out of the box due to a longer finish through his swing, but can really jet underway with long strides, light on his feet. Black shows a much quicker first step in the field where his routes to the ball and time-to-full speed is considerably shorter.

49 LHP
William Kirk
Virginia

HOMETOWN: Saddle River, NJ

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 190

BAT/THROW: L-L

Kirk's entire arsenal really sneaks up on hitters with strong deception, hiding the ball well. He's got long levers and projects to add more strength as he matures. Kirk will work up to 92, more commonly settling in 88-90 with arm-side run. His low-to-mid 70s changeup flashes above average at times, throwing on the breaks and separating considerably off the fastball. An upper-70s curveball is a viable weapon right now, flashing solid average with real feel for commanding the pitch to both sides of the plate, utilizing it as a get-me-over strike-stealer or spiked for chase. Kirk has fantastic pitchability and is one of the more polished arms in the class. Scouts are crossing their fingers there's more in the tank as 2027 approaches.

50 LHP
Ethan Lund
Oklahoma State

HOMETOWN: Fishers, IN

HEIGHT: 6-4

WEIGHT: 205

BAT/THROW: R-L

Lund enjoyed a nice spring where his added physicality and strike-throwing ability saw his name jump. He's been up to 94 with an athletic delivery and he repeats it well. The slider/curveball combination is a high-spin breaking ball menu with more depth than sweep. He'll flirt with some low-to-mid 80s changeups that when right he can turn over to get righties out in front. This is size, athleticism and strikes from the left side, a combination usually quite popular in the Draft despite the stuff not yet blossoming where some anticipate it'll eventually sit.

51 SS
Adrian Areizaga
Miami

HOMETOWN: Aguada, PR

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 185

BAT/THROW: R-R

One of the more decorated prospects out of Puerto Rico for the 2027 class, Areizaga is a smooth, sure-handed infielder with a strong lower-half and some power projection remaining in a long frame. He was a 14th round selection by the Reds in 2024 but elected to go to Miami where he could improve his draft stock. There's already plenty of present bat speed here with a pull-side approach and a left-center field gap focus. Areizaga has made strides in the last 12 months developing consistent triggers at the plate, and his barrel consistency continues to improve. The bat is still a work in progress, but there's palpable upside in the length and whip to the swing. Areizaga is a burner. A potential plus runner with long strides and projection to come, speed will be an asset. Most scouts foresee a shift to third base over time because of his thicker lower half.

52 RHP
Jackson Burns
Texas Tech

HOMETOWN: Aledo, TX

HEIGHT: 6-5

WEIGHT: 215

BAT/THROW: L-R

Burns is a big, tall, well-built righty with a physical build. It's a big, fast side-step release with a higher leg kick. His motion has caused issues with strike-throwing ability, but his polish and stuff have both taken considerable steps forward over the last nine months. Burns is a real good mover with a loose arm and an athletic delivery. He rides the mound well and creates big extension out front. He's a natural supinator with a fastball that will get up into the mid-90s with natural cut. He also spins the hell out of it. He can get in trouble when he tries to over-throw his heater, but further maturity and pitchability will come. Burns has a put-away slider with sharp sweeping action as well as a bigger curveball that provides some depth to his arsenal. Burns moves well, has a physical frame and has real feel for spin. If he throws more strikes leading up to July, it's Top-100 pick tools.

53 LHP
McCall Biemiller
Florida

HOMETOWN: Tampa, FL

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 182

BAT/THROW: B-L

Biemiller added physicality and muscle this winter and the stuff ticked up alongside it. He's up to 94 this spring with an over-the-top delivery that creates carry through the zone. The entire arsenal features above average spin rates. A slurvy breaking ball in the low-80s is his best secondary, followed by a mid-80s changeup. Biemiller has a fast arm and budding stuff. Considering the trajectory of the frame and the stuff, plus the handedness, an early day-two selection isn't out of the question.

54 RHP
Sean Jenkins
East Carolina

HOMETOWN: Newton, North Carolina

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 208

BAT/THROW: R-R

Jenkins reclassified out of the 2025 high school class in order to enroll at ECU a year early. Because of that, he'll be just 20.3 years old for the 2027 Draft. Jenkins is one of the more intriguing college arms in the country with a loose, easy arm action and on-time mechanics. There's some whack through delivery, but it's not an alarming operation and could iron itself out as he continues to add strength. Jenkins possesses a fast, loose right arm that has been up to 95 mph with carry and ride through the zone. There's budding breaking ball with depth and some late tilt that flashes above average and could tickle better than that in time. Jenkins also flirts with a changeup against left-handed hitters and while it displays shape, it's inconsistent in execution and conviction presently.

55 RHP
Brayden Bergman
Baylor

HOMETOWN: Parker, TX

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 200

BAT/THROW: R-R

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

56 LHP
Jackson Sanders
Auburn

HOMETOWN: Opelika, AL

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 190

BAT/THROW: L-L

Sanders is an athletic lefty with intriguing stuff and a ton of projection. The fastball floats up into the low-90s with ride through the zone and deception coming out of a long arm action. That arm action has some scouts concerned about long-term strike-throwing ability, but virtually nobody doubts that stuff and what it could become. Sanders offers up a projectable breaking ball with significant depth and tunnel as well. He has the makings of a power lefty with some similarities to 2022 draftee Jackson Ferris.

57 LHP
Tomas Valincius
Virginia

HOMETOWN: Lockport, IL

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 210

BAT/THROW: L-L

Valincius is a barrel-chested lefty with a bulldog frame and thick maturity in his core and lower half. It's a body that's pro-ready. He's got an athletic operation with a quick arm and more coming as he works into a player development system at the next level. For now, he works in the low-90s with a deceptive fastball launched out of a lower three-quarter slot. He hides the ball well, touching 94 at peak and will live above the barrel. Valincius throws a deep slider in the low-80s and will back-foot that pitch to righties at will. there's a low-to-mid 80s changeup with some late tail and depth that tunnels his arsenal nicely. Valincius is a strike-thrower who misses bats. He's a solid pro prospect who lacks top-of-the-draft projection mostly due to his lack of present velocity.

58 RHP/1B
Tyler Bayer
Kennesaw State

HOMETOWN: Cumming, GA

HEIGHT: 6-4

WEIGHT: 190

BAT/THROW: B-R

A two-way athlete with high-level ability on both sides of the ball, Bayer has big bat speed and heavy hands from the right side of the plate. It's power over hit right now, but there are elements to the swing that project. On the mound he's up to 93 with some arm-side run. It's an electric arm with a ton of speed and whip behind it. The heater can blow up batters' knuckles. There's a low-80s slider that's largely average for teh time being. Big extension and budding velocity. Exciting young arm. He was a 19th round selection by the DBacks in 2024 but went unsigned.

59 SS
Lee Sowers
Noth Carolina

HOMETOWN: Richmond, VA

HEIGHT: 5-10

WEIGHT: 190

BAT/THROW: L-R

Sowers has simply been a high-level performer with gap-to-gap damage and some power projection coming from his twitchy, loose frame. He's a mature hitter with a strong, quiet lower half and consistent triggers in his swing. He's likely a second baseman at the next level. He profiles as a table-setter.

60 OF
Landis Davila
Mississippi State

HOMETOWN: Farragut, TN

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 200

BAT/THROW: L-R

A decorated wide receiver, Davila plans to hang up the longer cleats in hopes of playing professional baseball someday. Scouts believe he'll get there. A 6-foot-3-inch outfielder with strength and further projection, Davila has explosive athleticism and bat speed that can be difficult to teach. His swing and operation in the box can vary, and repeatability in his routine and approach have a tendency to change from plate appearance to plate appearance. His full commitment to baseball will be interesting to watch as he's never fully pushed his chips into one sport. Although he has thus far struggled to identify spin, there's unquestioned impact in the bat with above-average to plus speed in a corner. There's considerable tools if not entirely unrefined.

61 SS
Ryder Woodson
NC State

HOMETOWN: Naples, FL

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 185

BAT/THROW: R-R

A physical right-handed infielder with tons of projection left in the tank, Woodson makes tight turns on the baseball and generates a ton of coil in his frame. He's consistently on time and presents organic loft in his swing built for damage. Woodson is an average runner who is much better underway than he is quick out of the box. He's a long-strider who can clock into another gear on extra-base hits. On the dirt Woodson is deliberate with his actions featuring soft hands and plenty of arm strength across the diamond. He's not the rangiest of infielders, but it's a toolset that should lend well toward a full-time role at third base or right field if he's forced to move off the '6'.

62 SS
Bryce Clavon
Georgia

HOMETOWN: Hampton, GA

HEIGHT: 6-0

WEIGHT: 191

BAT/THROW: R-R

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

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

63 LHP/1B
Tague Davis
Louisville

HOMETOWN: Chadds Ford, PA

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 220

BAT/THROW: L-L

Tague Davis may have more raw power than anyone in the class. It's incredible bat speed from the left side, all while refusing the wear batting gloves or even tape his bats. He approaches his offensive game like a lumberjack. Davis has shown brutish tendencies too with ringing shots in games. The power is the calling card here. There's certainly some swing and miss in the profile, and he'll need to clean that up if his two-way upside is to eventually become realized. Some like Davis on the mound where his three-pitch mix and budding velocity go well with his physical frame that projects to add more pure stuff. Still, it's hard to look away from potential double-plus power. Davis is a good "body guy' with broad, squared off shoulders and thicker forearms.

64 RHP
Jack DeTienne
Xavier

HOMETOWN: Verona, WI

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 185

BAT/THROW: R-R

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

65 RHP
Hudson Barton
Vanderbilt

HOMETOWN: Frankllin, TN

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 200

BAT/THROW: R-R

Barton sat on the sidelines for much of his high school career despite committing to Vanderbilt as a sophomore in high school. Tommy John surgery cost him the latter part of his age-16 season and all of his junior year at Grace Christian. He finally got back on the mound as a senior and grabbed a few 96s. That wasn't enough of a baseball card to hear his name selected in 2024. Barton is a low-launch righty who misses bats at the top of the zone with frequency, but his ability to land the heater where he wants has typically scattered after the second or third innings of his starts. He's still working to develop a breaking ball that can be considered a true weapon, but a low-80s gyro bullet slider has missed bats this spring when he's been able to get to it. There's a seldom-used changeup and a slurvy curveball as well, though both lag in execution and usage at this stage.

66 SS/2B
Brock Thompson
Oklahoma State

HOMETOWN: Bakersfield, CA

HEIGHT: 6-1

WEIGHT: 175

BAT/THROW: L-R

Thompson is a rhythmic hitter with loose hands and a simple swing that works. Turns hard on the baseball with some projection to the pull-side. Won't force anything to that side and has used the left-center gap. Thompson creates a lot of whip through the zone, short and company in his first move, long and athletic through release. Thompson is an above average runner once underway. His profile likely moves to second base at the next level where his defensive tools fit best.

67 RHP/1B
Jacob Hanley
Indiana

HOMETOWN: Mason, OH

HEIGHT: 6-6

WEIGHT: 225

BAT/THROW: L-R

Offensively, Hanley delivers a heavy barrel with big exit velocity readings and the potential for plus power and impact in the middle of a lineup. Left-handed, no less. That power plays to all fields, and he's hit good arms. On the mound, he's been up to 95 with a high-spin heater, snapping over mid-80s breaking balls and flashing a changeup. The arm action is as loose and easy as some of his peers and reliever risk is present. Hanley has a premium frame with a ton of strength well distributed about his physique.

68 1B/OF
Brenson "Bino" Watters
Notre Dame

HOMETOWN: Rochester Hills, MI

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 210

BAT/THROW: L-L

Watters is a physical left-handed bat who possesses a ton of bat speed and impact at the point of contact. Scouts like the swing. It's a hard, tight turn featuring serious torque and strength in the hands. Watters has a bat path and attack angle that projects to hit at the next level. He's got a knack for back-spinning the baseball. Watters does a nice job of using his frame, shifting his weight through the hitting zone. That approach can get hitters in trouble against advanced spin, but Watters has shown an ability to keep the hands back and fend off good breaking balls. The drift will cause contact quality consistency issues at times with Watters, but when he squares one up it's loud to all fields. Watters is a below average runner who likely figures to settle in at first base at the next level, though some want to give it a shot in left field, however fringy arm strength will be tested. Scouts like the bat quite a bit.

69 RHP
Brayden Krenzel
Tennessee

HOMETOWN: Jerome, OH

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 205

BAT/THROW: R-R

Krenzel is an intriguing righty to follow through this draft as he's got one of the looser, fuller operations on the mound that presents natural deception and funk to hitters. It's a longer arm action, though he is on time in most cases and throws strikes. The fastball generally sits in the low-90s with arm-side run and heavy sink, up to 95. He'll mix in an upper-70s slider with sweeping action, as well as a much fringier changeup that falls hard to the plate when he gets around it. There's some polish to be had here, but the end product could be awfully unique.

70 LHP
Blaine Brown
Rice

HOMETOWN: Pearland, TX

HEIGHT: 6-4

WEIGHT: 185

BAT/THROW: L-L

Brown's got the frame scouts looks for in a projectable pitcher featuring a lean, lanky frame with a ton of weight to come. His sloping shoulders and narrow core suggests he'll always be a leaner cut, but there's 15 good pounds still to come in his lower half. The lanky lefty is up to 95 and will sit 90-92 over starts with sinking action. The control and command of the fastball have improved this year. There's an upper-70s slider with two planes, more depth than sweep. It's not yet an out pitch, but it projects. There's a lot of components here to like.

71 LHP
Karsten Sweum
Gonzaga

HOMETOWN: Snohomish, WA

HEIGHT: 6-4

WEIGHT: 210

BAT/THROW: L-L

Sweum is a long lefty with a good pitchers frame, thickness in his core and lower half and an arsenal currently capable of puttings hitters away. He's been up to 93 and sits 90-92 with a fastball that carries through the zone, commanded well on different vertical planes. Sweum throws two breaking balls, a low-80s slider and a mid-70s curveball, both of which feature distinct shape, each showcasing lateral tilt. He'll pitch front door and backdoor, though his breaking balls really tie up left-handed hitters sweeping into the opposing box. Sweum hides the ball considerably well and is a tough look on the opposition inducing a ton of late, bad hacks. He's not the most explosive mover, but it's a polished profile and one that should be capable of putting hitters away at the next level. Scouts would like to see the velocity and/or arm speed take a jump as July approaches.

72 OF
Anthony Quigley
South Florida

HOMETOWN: Sunrise, FL

HEIGHT: 6-5

WEIGHT: 200

BAT/THROW: R-R

Quigley is certainly one of the more physically imposing players in the box. It's a long, strong frame with serious bat speed. Staying consistent with his timing triggers has been a battle for Quigley over the last twelve months, though some of that can be attributed to the mammoth growth spurt he's seen of late. Quigley is short to the ball and presents organic loft through the zone. Some scouts see the potential for plus game power as he matures into the game. Quigley has tinkered with his swing, varying between a more upright, athletic stance and a more leveraged back-heel focus, the former generally like the more comfortable setup. The latter has led to better results in the approach and swing-decision department. Quigley is a right field prospect with a solid average arm and fringy speed. He features long strides, though he's unlikely to be a threat stealing bases. The short-form here is scouts really like the bat and the physically imposing frame. The offensive upside is tantalizing.

73 3B
Hayden Federico
Ole Miss

HOMETOWN: Monroe, LA

HEIGHT: 5-10

WEIGHT: 185

BAT/THROW: B-R

Federico is a switch-hitter who puts the game in motion and plays the game line-to-line, his power mostly going gap-to-gap. He has a lot of versatility and has shown the aptness to handle all three infield positions. Scouts really like the bat-to-ball skills here and believe Federico has a real chance to hit. He's a sum-of-his-parts who has a number of avenues to a big league profile with a smattering of average tools. It's one of the more polished hit tools in the class, albeit lacking prototypical impact from the hot corner. He could end up at second base where his size and conventional batted-ball profile would profile nicely.

74 OF
Logan de Groot
UCLA

HOMETOWN: Coto de Caza, CA

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 200

BAT/THROW: R-R

de Groot is a long, physical right-handed outfielder with a high waist and projection remaining in his lower half and levers. He features a strong frame with broad shoulders and a barrel chest. de Groot has a short, compact path through the zone with a short, low, two-handed finish. For now, de Groot seems to sell-out for bat-to-ball rather than flex his physical frame and bat speed in games. He utilizes an opposite-field approach against more premium competition, but shows easy plus raw power in batting practice to the pull-side. Presently, he has a tendency to hit the ball on the ground with more frequency than in the air, but scouts believe as he gets more comfortable with top-shelf pitching, he'll be able to let his offensive tools rip a bit more and the results will bore out a bit louder in games. de Groot has clocked 4.2 home-to-first; a plus runner underway, as well as in 60-yard dash testing though he's slowed down a tick as he's added weight at UCLA. It's also an above average arm in the field. de Groot is a tool shed with a ton of upside in every aspect of his game. In-game production against premium arms should continue to tick up as he grows more and more comfortable in those situations.

75 3B/RHP
Andre Modugno
Alabama

HOMETOWN: Upper Saddle River, NJ, FL

HEIGHT: 6-5

WEIGHT: 215

BAT/THROW: R-R

Modugno is a big, physical third baseman with a ton of bat speed and very present over-the-fence power to all-fields. He's more physically advanced than just about all of his peers, punishing underdeveloped arms with authority over the past few seasons on the tournament circuit. Modugno has a strong throwing arm too, and the hands to suggest a future at third base could be possible. Already reasonably maxed in terms of strength, Modugno will need to continue to stay athletic and explosive on the field if his baseball tools are to keep up with the competition. Some scouts prefer the profile on the mound where he's been up to 97 with a power breaking ball and fringy command. Still, it's some of the most imposing sheer power you can find in the 2027 class on both sides of the ball.

76 RHP
Camron Seagraves
North Carolina

HOMETOWN: Ellerbe, NC

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 172

BAT/THROW: R-R

As projectable as they come, Seagraves is a long, lanky, lean right-hander with a fastball already brushing 95 and a mid-80s slider that's shown teeth at its best with inconsistent shape in game settings. A low-80s changeup is probably presently his best secondary with some late tail and depth, thrown with confidence. Seagraves is a good athlete on the mound with a repeatable, deliberate operation and explosive arm speed. He's a guy who could live in the mid-90s at peak. Seagraves features a longer elbow spiral and is a bit long in the back. The result has been streaky control of the baseball in game and games. To date, he's mostly been deployed as a reliever, sometimes in a multi-inning role. Hardly anybody has actually hit his arsenal, and there's true wipeout stuff here if he can learn to consistently get inside the black box over the plate. Seagraves has considerable arm talent and there's a lot more coming. Now comes time to focus on the polish.

77 RHP
Noah Wech
Oklahoma State

HOMETOWN: Manitowoc, WI

HEIGHT: 6-1

WEIGHT: 207

BAT/THROW: R-R

Wech checks a lots of boxes on the mound. He features explosive arm speed and works up to 96 with a fastball that truly carries through the top rail. He'll rest 91-94 on most nights, touching spin rates reserved for some of the more dynamic arms at the next level. The slider is firm with sweep and a bit of tilt, generally thrown in the 82-84 bucket. He can grab well-above average spin rates on the breaker too. There's a bit of effort through release with Wech, though he has consistent feel for the strikezone and finishes well out in front. It's a loose arm and strong traits. There's certainly reliever risk here as Wech is yet to flash a truly consistent third pitch, alongside the effort, but teams that fall in love with the fastball shape could bite. A 19th round selection by the Brewers in 2024, Wech bet on himself in hopes of driving up him price for 2027.

78 RHP
Stunner Gonzales
UC Santa Barbara

HOMETOWN: Carlsbad, CA

HEIGHT: 6-7

WEIGHT: 200

BAT/THROW: R-R

You'd be hard-pressed to build a pitcher in a lab that appeals to more scouts than Gonzales. There's plenty of polish necessary to elevate this profile into the upper-tier of prospects, but the pure upside is enormous. At 6-foot-7, 200-pounds, Gonzales has a ton of growth ahead of him. Not only that, he'll be just 20 years old on draft day. For now, he's living in the low-90s with a curveball that lacks consistency, but does flash bite and shape. Throwing strikes with his frame will take time, but he's a very good athlete and has the upside of a starting pitcher with ease and durability.

79 LHP
Cooper Williams
Texas A&M

HOMETOWN: Alvin, TX

HEIGHT: 6-5

WEIGHT: 180

BAT/THROW: L-L

Williams is a long-levered, lean southpaw who produces massive extension down the mound with a loose, longer arm action in the back, but he still fills up the zone. Williams really knows how to pitch. He has feel for spin and commanding the baseball to both sides of the plate. He'll mix it up with three pitches, all of which he's comfortable throwing to both lefties and righties. The fastball is a 2-seamer with some arm-side run and the occasional sink when he gets through the pitch. It'll sit 90-94, but the frame screams more velocity on the way. Williams' secondaries get the headlines with scouts. His mid-80s changeup features fantastic tunneling off the heat, with late dart away from righty bats. He really turns the pitch over and induces tumble late. A low-80s slider features below average spin rates, but his feel for the pitch and shaping his arsenal more than make up for it. It's a two-plane sweeper that he'll front door or back door to both sides of the plate. It's been a chase pitch for Williams, and projects a potential above average weapon with further refinement. Presently, Williams has a fringy fastball, an above average changeup and a solid average breaking ball. His long, lean frame is something to dream on, and more "stuff" could be on the way.

80 RHP
Nic Abraham
Tennessee

HOMETOWN: Elk Grove, CA

HEIGHT: 6-5

WEIGHT: 205

BAT/THROW: R-R

Long levers and a strong lower half highlight an intriguing profile. Abraham hides the ball well. He uses a short, tight arm action with some natural deception. The whole thing seems to speed hitters up. He's been up to 93 with tail, but it's his low-80s changeup that catches the headlines. Abraham kills spin nicely and fades the pitch off the fastball tunnel with conviction. There's also a shorter low-80s slider with gyro tilt. It's two average pitches with the chance for an above average changeup at the next level. Abraham is a strike-thrower with a good frame.

81 3B
Ethan Puig
Miami

HOMETOWN: Palmetto Bay, FL

HEIGHT: 6-0

WEIGHT: 185

BAT/THROW: R-R

Puig has one of the longest track records in the 2027 class with the bat. He's shown a tremendous hit tool with strong bat-to-ball skills and a willingness to use all-fields, though he does have some present juice to the pull-side which he's more than willing to show off in batting practice. A bit of a tweener defender, Puig may grow off of the third base position and could end up at first base or second base depending on his athletic trajectory.

82 C
Nolan Belcher
Kentucky

HOMETOWN: Jonesboro, AR

HEIGHT: 6-4

WEIGHT: 218

BAT/THROW: R-R

Belcher is a big, tall, physical catcher with tools. The bat has projection with above average raw power, some of which he's showcasing in games at this early stage in his career. The 6-foot-4-inch backstop is an eager hitter with a reluctance to draw free passes, though impacting the baseball is one of his greatest tools. Belcher's frame has improved over the course of the last twelve months and scouts now think he's got a shot to catch at the next level. He's got above average arm strength and more athleticism than one might expect from a frame of his size. There's a real chance he ends up at first base or in a corner, but much pressure will be placed on the bat as is the case with most prospects. He will be just 20 years old on draft day.

83 OF
Jackson Miller
Ole Miss

HOMETOWN: Palm Beach, FL

HEIGHT: 6-0

WEIGHT: 185

BAT/THROW: R-R

Miller is a plus runner with a quick first step out of the box with a frame that suggests he should hold that athleticism into professional ball. He features a sturdy built frame with present strength evenly distributed throughout. It's a bit of a bulldog, powderkeg body that doesn't possess too much more physical upside, though Miller is already impacting the baseball when he chooses to sell out for slug. He boasts average exit velocity figures for his age and could get to solid average raw power thanks to his dense, athletic frame. Miller tends to emphasize the bat-to-ball in his swing rather than tap into his natural raw power more often than not, especially against more premium pitching. Miller has active hands, rhythm, and some unconventional wiggle in his load, all of which act as timing triggers for his swing. It's a shorter swing that finishes cut-off out in front in an attempt to extend and lift the ball, stroking line drives usually to the opposite field gap. Ultimately, he's still rather green in terms of seeing high-level pitching, but the tools are there for a potential strong contact hitter who could develop into some power as he ages. Miller could become an above average hitter with average game power if it all clicks. It's an above average throwing arm that should be an asset in either center or right field. Technically, his footwork is more advanced than most of his peers and he's got a shot to stick in centerfield if his routes and instincts are up to par.

84 LHP
Jaden Barfield
Oklahoma

HOMETOWN: Pearland, TX

HEIGHT: 5-10

WEIGHT: 190

BAT/THROW: L-L

What Barfield lacks in traditional prototype physicality, he more than makes up for in polish and strike-throwing ability. Barfield will live in the upper-80s and low-90s, though scouts expect that to jump in the not-too-distant future. His bread and butter is a big, hammer curveball that he's willing to throw to both sides of the plate and either-handed hitter. Barfield attacks the zone, gets ahead of hitters, and puts batters away with sequencing and pitchability. There's a changeup here too, and it's been particularly tough on RHH. Scouts expect Barfield to get stronger and more athletic as he grows at the next level. His innate feel for pitching should lend well toward future success in Norman or in professional baseball.

85 RHP
Jake Yeager
Maryland

HOMETOWN: Odenton, MD

HEIGHT: 6-4

WEIGHT: 195

BAT/THROW: R-R

Yeager is a strapping right-handed pitcher with broad, sloping shoulder, a high waist and long levers. It's a fastball that's already grabbing 96 mph. The breaking ball projects well with high spin and slurving shape, tight break with late bite when it's right. Changeup lags, but has flashed potential at different stops, but more commonly in side sessions. This is a big scap-load guy who projects to throw very hard as he ages into professional ball. For now, his arm can be late at times causing some command woes, and there's some violence in his delivery that'll need to be calmed if he hopes to throw enough strikes to start. Yeager is a tremendous athlete with two-way upside include plus raw power, but just about everyone sees his future on the bump.

86 LHP
Van Froling
UC Santa Barbara

HOMETOWN: Sacramento, CA

HEIGHT: 6-4

WEIGHT: 205

BAT/THROW: L-L

Froling is a projection dream for Head Coach Andrew Checketts and the Gauchos. A 6-foot-4-inch southpaw with a loose arm, everything Froling does on the mound looks effortless. The ball jumps out of his hand. There's plenty more velocity on the way. For the time being, he's mostly 89-91 with arm-side tail on the fastball. He's grabbed 94 in side sessions. Froling shows strong feel for an average changeup and big sweeping slider he likes burying at the back foot of right-handed hitters. He'll sweep it across the zone against lefties. It's been an effective pitch, usually thrown in the mid-70s. Froling will likely need to turn up into another gear before the draft to get paid into day two, but he could transform into a premier lefty when it's all said and done.

87 RHP
Clinton Harris
Auburn

HOMETOWN: Stone Mountain, GA

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 215

BAT/THROW: R-R

Harris is an awfully impressive athlete with a ton of physicality and more on the way. He certainly has arm talent with a heater that's already grabbing 96 with arm-side run and sink. He'll supplement the fastball with an upper-70s curveball that can work in and out of the strikezone, inducing whiffs with the occasional late break. It flashes solid average. Harris has battled control and command streakiness in game settings he's worked. Settling in to a routine and finding an operation that is repeatable and consistent will be important for the Auburn bluechip. The arm talent is undeniable. Polishing it up is the next checkpoint in his development. He will be just 20 years old on draft day.

88 1B/OF
Trever Baumler
TCU

HOMETOWN: Urbandale, IA

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 200

BAT/THROW: R-R

Baumler is a physical specimen with loud tools that really play on the offensive side of the ball. There's considerable bat speed here coming from a heavy barrel. Baumler generates plenty of torque through his swing and has shown the maturity to pepper balls gap-to-gap in batting practice sessions; a rare trait for a slugger of his size and age. A primary first baseman, Baumler has played some in the outfield where his fringe-average speed and solid average throwing arm play well. He's shown strong footwork and has a chance to play a corner spot if he doesn't get too strong.

89 RHP
Casan Evans
LSU

HOMETOWN: Houston, TX

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 190

BAT/THROW: R-R

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

90 RHP
Kaiden Lopez
Ole Miss

HOMETOWN: Orlando, FL

HEIGHT: 6-0

WEIGHT: 200

BAT/THROW: R-R

While some believe Lopez has two-way potential, and that may be the case at Ole Miss should he end up there, scouts like Lopez's upside on the mound. Lopez has a loose arm and an athletic delivery with a low launch and long stride. He hides the ball well and produces plenty of carry through the zone on a low-90s fastball that's been up to 95 in shorter outings. Lopez can snap off a promising breaking ball with late tilt and two-planes, generally spun in the low-80s. This is a kid with a quick arm, big arm strength and room to grow into more velocity and stuff as he gets stronger.

91 SS
Carson Luna
Texas

HOMETOWN: Houston, TX

HEIGHT: 6-1

WEIGHT: 180

BAT/THROW: R-R

Luna simply looks the part of a future big leaguer. He's got good size, broad shoulders and has athleticism melted about his entire profile. He's got quick feet on the dirt, is a long-strider and moves well laterally rounding through the baseball. He features a higher slot across the diamond and his throws possess good carry, above average arm strength as a whole. Luna has one of the sweeter swings from the right side in the 2027 class. He's direct to the ball with a consistent attack angle, generating backspin on ringing extra-base hits peppered into both gaps. He's shown over-the-fence power with firm hands and strong wrists through the hitting zone. Luna is quick into the zone and long through it, a good trait in projecting future polished hitters. He is an average runner that could gain half a tick in the foot speed department with proper training and physical development. He's got 10 to 15 good pounds ahead of him and represents one of the more enticing middle infield prospects coming out of the south in 2027. There's something of a Marcus Semien comp here if the strength and muscle comes.

92 C
Nolan Traeger
TCU

HOMETOWN: Spring, TX

HEIGHT: 6-0

WEIGHT: 185

BAT/THROW: L-R

Traeger is an impressive hitter with a calm demeanor in the box. He has a quiet, well-balanced setup with a loose swing and consistent triggers. There's feel for hit and budding power in a swing that features a bit of organic loft. Traeger is one of the better bets to stay behind the plate in this class as he's extremely quick out of the crouch and possesses a solid average arm. The athleticism really plays behind the dish. He is an average runner.

93 RHP
CJ Bott
UCLA

HOMETOWN: Scottsdale, AZ

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 185

BAT/THROW: R-R

Bott features a high-spin arsenal including a fastball that's touched 93, up to 2500 rpm at peak. It's a reasonably generic fastball in terms of shape, but there's deception in his release that allows the pitch to play up a tick. Bott throws an upper-70s slurve with massive spin rates approach 3000 rpm as well. It's still got some hump to it at times, but when finished it flashes above average with bite. Bott has a clean operation with a strong block out front and starter traits. He's got projection left in his 6-foot-2-inch frame and should continue to tick up in the velocity department in the coming months.

94 RHP
Jake Neely
Arizona State

HOMETOWN: San Antonio, TX

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 205

BAT/THROW: R-R

Neely has some pretty gross stuff when he's on. He's up to 97 and will sit 91-93 in longer outings with the ability to carry the ball through the top rail or run it off the arm-side black. He features a low-80s slider with shorter break and pairs it with a bigger mid-70s curveball featuring big downer break. Big projection play here with plenty more velocity on the way.

95 OF
Cristian de los Santos
Miami

HOMETOWN: Miami, FL

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 220

BAT/THROW: R-R

A big, barrel-chested, physical specimen, de los Santos possesses physical tools most of his peers do not. The selling traits here are unquestionably at the plate. It's comfortably 70-grade raw power with huge barrel speed. de los Santos leverages his backside very well in the box and possesses the innate ability to backspin the baseball. There's a good bit of chase in de los Santos' game at present, and his swing can get a little long and loopy on pitches outside of the black. Take a more consistent approach and operation into the box will be an important checkpoint in his developing. Still, you'd be hard-pressed to find many players in this class with the natural talent he has. An average runner who is quicker underway than he is out of the box, de los Santos figures to be able to cover the ground necessary in the field to avoid becoming a DH. He's primarily handled right field in game settings, though his average arm strength may ultimately profile best in left field. There's something of a Marcell Ozuna comparison here if it all ends up clicking.

96 RHP
Victor Christal
Missouri

HOMETOWN: Raytown, MO

HEIGHT: 6-1

WEIGHT: 185

BAT/THROW: R-R

Christal has a relief look to his profile with a short, compact arm action, natural deception and the innate ability to really spin a baseball. Christal has been up to 97 this spring in the early innings of his outings and will generally governor in the 92-93 range as he works into the middle innings. His fastball has a flat approach launched out of a reasonably low slow featuring some tail. It's not a pitch that's induced a ton of swing-and-miss to this point as it approaches the plate with reasonably generic shape. His breaking balls are the true out-producers. The slider is a low-80s frisbee with sharp teeth spun near 2800 rpm. His curveball rotates even harder approaching 3000 rpm at times, but softer in the low-to-mid 70s. There's also a changeup that presently represents a clear fourth offering. How he commands the baseball down the stretch as front office brass funnel in will dictate where he plays ball in 2028.

97 RHP
Marc Barnhard
Texas A&M

HOMETOWN: Spring, TX

HEIGHT: 6-1

WEIGHT: 205

BAT/THROW: R-R

Barnhard saw a considerable velocity jump while training during this past winter and now tickles triple digits with his fastball. Barnhard works exclusively out of the stretch and generally is used out of the bullpen. He's a fastball-slider guy who posts above average spin rates on both pitches. The slider is generally 82-84 with two-plane tilt, inconsistent in shape, sometimes on the shorter end. At its best, Barnhard will sweep his slider and generate whiffs from right-handed hitters. The arm talent here is considerable, though he's yet to showcase velocity that has held over several innings and generally lacks a third pitch.

98 C/1B
Collin Mowry
Louisville

HOMETOWN: Mokena, IL

HEIGHT: 6-1

WEIGHT: 205

BAT/THROW: R-R

Mowry has been a steady performer providing streaky power and impact to whichever lineup he's in. A primary catcher, Mowry will shift between first base and DH in an attempt to get his bat in the lineup at whatever cost. He's maxed out physically with a ton of strength in his broad, powerful upper-half. Mowry produces a ton of bat speed with a steep, uphill attack angle and a slugging intent. He consistently takes big swings, generating over-the-fence power and huge rotational force of which has been proven and on display at a number of stops. There are certainly some swing and miss concerns here, but they generally don't rear their head until he falls behind in the count and starts to anxiously protect. Still, it's an impactful bat with at least an outside shot to catch as a platoon option at the next level. There's some Dominic Keegan in the overall package here.

99 C
Ian Fernandez
UC Santa Barbara

HOMETOWN: Vintage, CA

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 195

BAT/THROW: R-R

A gifted defender with a big arm behind the dish, Fernandez holds the run-game at a standstill in game settings. He blocks balls in the dirt with reckless authority too. On the offensive end there's some projection in his leaner upper-body, and he could eventually grow into double-digit homer upside, but most believe Fernandez will be a glove-first platoon with a chance potentially develop into a bit more.

100 RHP
Tate Strickland
Tennessee

HOMETOWN: Powder Springs, GA

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 180

BAT/THROW: R-R

Strickland has some of the most impressive pure arm talent in the 2027 class. He's already running the fastball up to 98 with mammoth spin rates and considerable arm-side bore and a bit of carry. Strickland mixes in a mid-to-upper 80s slider that flashes plus, but is often inconsistent both in terms of shape and execution. He's got a loose arm, a bit long in the back, with an explosive release and relative ease. Strickland is still learning to engage his lower half. The biggest critique from scouts here is below-average command. Strickland has a tendency to fall behind in counts. If the two-pitch arsenal can buoy to even fringy command, he's got high-leverage upside. You'd be hard-pressed to find easier stuff in the class than here.

101 2B/3B
Jean Carlos Garcia-Chicano
Bethune-Cookman

HOMETOWN: Miami, FL

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 180

BAT/THROW: R-R

Garcia-Chicano has good size and a strong swing with average raw power and potentially more on the way. He's an above average runner with an above average arm on the dirt. The bat has also shown well in exhibition settings where he's hardly ever struck out and produced some slug along the way. He's got twitchy hips and rotates hard through the zone with a barrel that can take the ball to all fields, the pull-side being loud at times. There's a lot of tools to like in this package and he may be one of the bigger sleepers in the 2027 class.

102 1B
Ryan Costello
LSU

HOMETOWN: Howell, NJ

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 215

BAT/THROW: L-L

Costello is a physically imposing hitter with considerable raw power and pull-side juice. Throughout his career Costello has proven a mature hitter with a keen eye and solid bat-to-ball skills. He avoids the strikeouts and battles in the box, forcing long at-bats. Projectable and long, Costello has an athletic frame with broad, rounded shoulders suggesting more strength and raw power is on the way. Costello is a fringy runner. He's a solid first baseman who works well around the bag and is willing to make plays straying to his right and throwing back to the pillow. The calling card here, however, is the bat.

103 RHP
James Kleiven
Miami

HOMETOWN: Randolph, NJ

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 220

BAT/THROW: L-R

Kleiven is a bulldog-competitor on the mound with an imposing, physical frame, broad shoulders and a strong lower-half. He's a premium competitor with a supinator fastball up to 95 with late carry. His upper-70s curveball will tickle the low-80s bucket, thrown with conviction and big downer tilt. Kleiven has some small operational ticks in his delivery and arm action that scouts would like to see him clean up approaching the draft, but he's well-liked in the evaluation community and could be a name to watch.

104 RHP/3B
Braden Booth
Mississippi State

HOMETOWN: Madison, WI

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 190

BAT/THROW: R-R

Booth is one of the most talented two-way players in the class. On the mound it's a terrific operation with drop-and-drive mechanics sinking into his lower half and launching from a low slot. Booth generates big extension down the mound and hides the baseball well. He's ordinarily 89-91, though he's grabbed 93 and scouts think there's more coming. He hides and tunnels a mid-80s breaking ball off the fastball beautifully, and will keep left-handed batters off the barrel with a low-80s changeup with fading action. Offensively, Booth has a smooth, rhythmic, repeatable swing with intent and consistent line drives to all-fields. When he wants to get into one, there's more than enough bat speed and twitch here to put one over the left field fence. On the dirt Booth is a smooth operator with a quiet internal clock and soft hands. He's been clocked at 94 across the diamond and is more than athletic enough to project an above average glove at third base. His profile could go in any number of directions but if there's a velocity spike scouts expect he'll pitch exclusively at the next level.

105 RHP
Athan Kroll
Dallas Baptist

HOMETOWN: Highlands Ranch, CO

HEIGHT: 6-4

WEIGHT: 190

BAT/THROW: R-R

Kroll looks exactly like most other highly-projectable DBU arms. His 6-foot-4-inch frame will continue to add weight and his already impressive low-90s fastball should jump into the upper-90s by the time he's out of his teenage years. Kroll is working to develop a consistent curveball and a changeup, though neither pitch is repeatable just yet. This is a future power arm.

106 3B
Henry Allen
Mississippi State

HOMETOWN: Auburn, AL

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 207

BAT/THROW: R-R

Allen is a prototype third baseman with big bat speed and slugging potential. He's a powderkeg body with present strength and a keen ability to generate backspin and lift the baseball. At third base Allen shows a good first step with an average to solid average throwing arm. He's got a shot to stick at the position with first base being an option if a more premium defenders unseats him. Allen is a fringy runner.

107 RHP
Houston Tomlinson
Texas A&M

HOMETOWN: Spring, TX

HEIGHT: 6-0

WEIGHT: 180

BAT/THROW: R-R

Tomlinson has a ton of arm talent and a fastball that's performed better than most in this class. He's been up to 97 in side sessions and has primarily been 92-93 in multi-inning showings. The fastball has big spin and teeth and will jump over barrels when Tomlinson has his best stuff. There's a bigger breaking ball that he'll show in the upper-70s and will splash some low-80s. It hasn't been a pitch he's shown tremendous command for, but his misses are wide glove-side and he does a nice job staying out of the fat part of the zone. He'll also show a mid-80s changeup that'll flash average but execution holds it back a tinge. Tomlinson has a loose, easy arm action with a delivery that features a big, athletic leg lift. He rides the mound well and the ball comes out of his hand with zip. There's some recoil in his delivery and he'll need to establish three pitches. Certainly some reliever risk here, but definitive starter characteristics are in this profile as well.

108 RHP
Christian Oliveira
Massachusetts

HOMETOWN: Somerville, MA

HEIGHT: 6-4

WEIGHT: 195

BAT/THROW: R-R

Oliveira saw the physicality tick upwards this spring after a winter of putting in the work in the weight room. Now touching 96, Oliveira can hold 92-93 over multiple innings. He's flashed an upper-80s changeup and a firm, short, low-90s slider with impressive horizontal tilt in that velocity bucket. He's got the broad shoulders and strong lower half to work extended roles at the next level. Oliveira has a fast, loose arm and should approach triple digit peaks in the next couple years. He's also been a two-way player with good actions at shortstop and some raw power in the bat. His future however, is undoubtedly on the mound.

109 RHP
Matthew Brown
Oklahoma State

HOMETOWN: Carlisle, Ontario, Canada

HEIGHT: 6-5

WEIGHT: 205

BAT/THROW: R-R

A long, lean, prototype right-handed pitcher, Brown certainly looks the part. He's already brushing 95 with heavy arm-side run. It's a starter operation and a loose, easy arm action that pounds the zone. Brown throws a disgusting mid-80s slider with considerable depth and bat-missing shape against both lefties and righties. The ball explodes out of Brown's hand and creates some organic deception. Brown is a good athlete who repeats well and has held low-90s velocity over several innings. His command of the strikezone with the fastball can get streaky depending on the outing, though his peaks have been loud.

110 RHP
Nate Taylor
Georgia

HOMETOWN: Flowery Branch, GA

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 205

BAT/THROW: R-R

Taylor is a barrel-chested righty with a physical frame and a bulldog mentality on the mound. The fastball carries tremendous life through the zone, up to 96. He throws a slurvy breaking ball in the upper-70s that presently has some hump, but shapes well to miss bats. There's also a changeup that's been effective against left-handed hitters, but lacks consistency and feel from time to time. Taylor has a quick arm and an athletic, physical frame. He could start moving forward with the arsenal and repeatability.

111 SS
Adrian Jimenez
VCU

HOMETOWN: Lilburn, GA

HEIGHT: 5-10

WEIGHT: 185

BAT/THROW: R-R

Jimenez is a sturdy-built middle infielder with a strong lower-half, loose wrists and quick hands at the dish. He's got feel for the barrel and aims to launch the baseball pull-side. Jimenez is a steady defender at shortstop though most expect he'll shift to second base at the next level due to his physicality. He's presently a fringy runner with an average arm.

112 OF/2B
Caleb Daniel
Georgia

HOMETOWN: Cartersville, GA

HEIGHT: 6-0

WEIGHT: 190

BAT/THROW: L-R

Daniel's profile is buoyed by a big bat featuring premium bat speed and impact. He's played all over the field but scouts like the athletic tools best at second base or in the outfield where his routes and arm strength project to fit best. There's been some talk about getting him behind the plate in pro ball where his quick release and explosiveness out of the crouch may work. Some scouts are skeptics on the arm strength being strong enough to warrant a full-time role at catcher. He doesn't possess the tallest frame but most of Daniel's muscle is in his upper-half with some strength projection remaining in his legs. That could bode well for maturing into a catcher rather than sticking in the outfield.

113 RHP
Landon Victorian
LSU

HOMETOWN: Lake Charles, LA

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 185

BAT/THROW: R-R

Victorian has a repeatable operation with clear athleticism, body control and an attacking mentality. There's some effort through release and that may force him into a relief role when all is said and done, but the arm talent stands out. The fastball can get up to 95, and it's a good one with swing and miss traits featuring spin rates well into the "plus" bucket. His breaking ball is just as impressive, a two-plane slurve that misses bats generally thrown in the low-80s with two-plane tilt. He's shown some feel for executing the pitch as well.

114 C/1B
Aukai "Jaydon" Kea
Vanderbilt

HOMETOWN: Kapolei, HI, FL

HEIGHT: 6-1

WEIGHT: 210

BAT/THROW: R-R

Kea was the top prospect coming out of the islands of Hawaii in 2024 as a high school but ended up on campus as scouts wanted to see more pure bat-to-ball polish. He's an ultra-physical middle-of-the-order type of bat with thunderous bat speed, strong wrists and lightning quick hands. Kea projects easy double-plus raw power. There's some extra movement in his hands in the loading phase, but scouts believe that'll be ironed out in time. Kea is an average runner with solid burst and should be capable on the base paths. Defensively, he could end up behind the plate or at a corner infield role in due time. Kea has enough arm strength to catch at the next level, and gets out of the crouch quickly generally making accurate throws to the bag. The athleticism is there to stay behind the plate if he doesn't get too strong and stiff for the role. The arm strength should play at third base, though first base is a possibility.

115 SS
Cole Crafton
Louisville

HOMETOWN: Manhattan, IL

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 205

BAT/THROW: L-R

Crafton has prototype size and long levers that point to power projection from the left side of the plate. It's a sweet left-handed stroke with impact into the opposite-field gap. He's already a reasonably physical athlete who could eventually grow off of the shortstop position, but his profile plays at third base, as do his actions and hands on the dirt. Crafton was a decorated quarterback too.

116 RHP
Eli Crecelius
Arkansas

HOMETOWN: Jonesboro, AR

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 215

BAT/THROW: R-R

Crecelius is a physical, stout righty with a good fastball/curveball one-two punch and a genuine feel for pounding the strikezone. The fastball will grab 93 at peak, resting 90-91 with carry through the zone living on the top rail. The curveball is a firm breaker in the upper-70s with late bite and depth. Again, a well-commanded weapon. Crecelius should continue to get more athletic at the next level and has a chance to pitch over multiple innings going forward.

117 OF
Savion Flowers
Eastern Kentucky

HOMETOWN: Chicago, IL

HEIGHT: 6-5

WEIGHT: 200

BAT/THROW: L-R

As premium a physical frame and you'll find in the 2027 class, Flowers is a long, lanky outfielder with plenty of muscle and still projectable athleticism. He makes hard turns on the baseball and cuts his swing off at the top. That move has become famous since Mookie Betts worked it into his routine in an effort to control the backspin on the baseball. Flowers has shown a good deal of swing and miss in his game, particularly against spin. That'll be a big piece of his development moving forward. Still, there is considerable upside in the tool package as a whole. He's an average runner with a long gait who could conceivably gain a tick in the speed department with proper training. Flowers is a project, but the payoff in time could be significant.

118 RHP
Felix Ong
Florida

HOMETOWN: Key West, FL

HEIGHT: 6-4

WEIGHT: 210

BAT/THROW: R-R

Ong has seen a meteoric rise in his draft stock over the last 18 months thanks to a mammoth growth spurt and the subsequent added athleticism has really transformed his game. Ong has an especially fast arm and a ton of deception coming from a longer arm action that can lull the opposition to sleep. He can get into trouble when he gets a little too deliberate, but is generally a fairly consistent strike-thrower. Ong will grab 96, resting 90-93 over multi-inning showings. The heater carries through the zone, though he'll mix in a 2-seam than runs in on righty knuckles. A low-80s slider has big two-plane tilt though it can hump a bit as Ong fatigues. Still, it's a breaking ball that presently projects above average. There's an upper-70s changeup here too. Ong personifies projection and as he grows more familiar with his new frame and tempo, could develop into a front-end type prospect.

119 RHP
Peter Honse

HOMETOWN: Youngsville, NC

HEIGHT: 6-7

WEIGHT: 228

BAT/THROW: R-R

Honse is a low three-quarter slot righty who hides the baseball well. Considering his size, Honse's near 5-foot release height really stands out. He's able to generate vertical shape with the fastball, upwards of 20 inches of induced vertical break at times with a flatter approach. His 6-foot-7-inch frame generates huge extension down the mound adding to the deception and tough looks for hitters. Honse doesn't yet have feel for spinning the baseball, though the changeup will flash above average and can be quite difficult for lefties to pick up out of the hand. He's been up to 92 and will rest 89-90 on most nights with strike-throwing being streaky at best. It may ultimately be a relief profile at the next level, but his uniqueness and frame will catch the eyes of scouts.

120 RHP
Nash Wagner
Alabama

HOMETOWN: Zionsville, IN

HEIGHT: 6-5

WEIGHT: 215

BAT/THROW: R-R

A tall, long frame that continues to project well, Wagner has considerable athleticism and explosiveness for a player his age and size. Long considered a two-way player with upside in the outfield, Wagner has effectively shifted to the mound full-time these days where he'll grab 94 with an imposing fastball. He exudes confidence and a bully mentality on the mound, heavy in presence. It's big extension down the bump and Wagner does a great job of releasing the ball way out in front. A low-80s slider and mid-70s curveball supplement the heat, the former flashing plus with big sweep and sell. Wagner has a longer arm action, but he's consistently on time and he repeats his operation well. He'll need to continue to show strike-throwing ability if he hopes to reach his considerable upside.

121 SS
Dylan Green
Cal

HOMETOWN: Roseville, CA

HEIGHT: 6-1

WEIGHT: 195

BAT/THROW: R-R

Green has been a strong performer buoyed by an advanced approach and solid in-zone barrel abilities. He's a fringy runner with an average arm; the whole profile likely shifting to second or third base, potentially the outfield as a pro. The bat makes the money here, and by all accounts it's a good one. It's a smattering of fringy-to-average tools but Green has a tendency to get the most of his abilities. He's a ballplayer.

122 SS/3B
Conner Barth
Mississippi State

HOMETOWN: Roseville, CA

HEIGHT: 6-0

WEIGHT: 192

BAT/THROW: R-R

Barth is an intriguing infield prospect in part because of his loose, whippy actions on the dirt and athleticism in the box. Scouts love the swing, though his in-game performance and batting practice showings have been inconsistent. Too often Barth will chase out of the strike zone with frequency. That'll be a big emphasis for him at the next level. Barth is strong at the point of contact with good extension out in front and strong hands through the baseball. He projects to hit for some power, though finding more consistency with the barrel will need to be a priority moving forward. Although Barth can be an aggressive hitter and expand the zone at times, he does a good job battling, fouling off pitches and extending at-bats. Defensively, it's a loose operation with whippy arm strength that'll play on the left side of the infield. He has a tendency to rush things at times, and that can lead to occasional arm accuracy woes, but the inherent talent on the dirt is fairly undeniable. There's the potential for average-or-better tools across the board here, but the consistency with the bat will be the biggest emphasis as we move toward July. Barth is a solid average runner who doesn't project to add speed moving forward.

123 SS
Adonys Velez
Florida International

HOMETOWN: Orlando, FL

HEIGHT: 6-1

WEIGHT: 175

BAT/THROW: R-R

Velez continues to impress scouts each time they see him. He continues to add more and more weight and is creeping toward becoming a more physical presence in the box. For now, he's still a wiry middle infielder whose biggest tool is the leather and work on the dirt. That said, it's an athletic swing with a repeatable path and quiet actions. As Velez continues to add strength talent evaluators hope his offensive game will blossom.

124 LHP
Brady Kehlenbrink
Missouri

HOMETOWN: Ballwin, MO

HEIGHT: 6-1

WEIGHT: 210

BAT/THROW: R-L

Kehlenbrink is a well-built kid with a powerful frame and a very quick arm. Overall, he's a good athlete who can separate his hips and shoulders with the best of them. The fastball will get up to 95 with carry and some late life. He throws a mid-70s curveball with shorter break, as well as an upper-70s changeup that tunnels well without distinctive shape. Kehlenbrink is a physical athlete with more development ahead of him. Given he's a left-hander with mid-90s stuff, he's got a good shot at carving out a leveragable role as he matures further.

125 SS/OF
Max Charles
Grand Canyon

HOMETOWN: Avondale, AZ

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 213

BAT/THROW: B-B

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

126 SS
Ethan Murray
Georgia Tech

HOMETOWN: Buford, GA

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 184

BAT/THROW: R-R

Murray is an absolute tool shed with huge arm strength and big power potential. He's got a long, lean body that should fill out with good muscle as he ages. Murray has great hands on the dirt and certainly has the actions to stay there, but his frame and the explosivity of his movements might move him to right field, though he'd be a definitive defensive asset out there as well. Murray is a fringy runner who likely won't be a base stealer, but he's a solid athlete and it shows in his play on the field.

127 RHP
Ryan McPherson
Mississippi State

HOMETOWN: Hollywood, FL

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 195

BAT/THROW: R-R

McPherson recently saw his stuff uptick and is now grabbing 95 with considerable sinking life; a knuckle-breaker for right-handed bats. There's more velocity coming too in his highly-projectable frame. McPherson works in a tight, sweeping slider that's been up to 86, more casually 82-83 with perfect tunneling attributes off the sinker. He's also flashed a changeup at times during the summer cycle. This is a high-level operation with starter traits and more than enough athleticism and repeatability to project into a rotation moving forward.

128 OF
Cole Decker
Indiana

HOMETOWN: Evansville, IN

HEIGHT: 5-11

WEIGHT: 180

BAT/THROW: L-L

Decker is a stacked left-handed hitter who leverages his back hip hard and explodes through the zone with whip and substantial barrel lag. There's some tilt in his load that can cause timing issues on velocity at the top of the zone, but in general he's handled just about every form of pitching thrown his way to this point. He projects to hit for power going forward with above-average bat speed, and should hit enough to warrant future full-time consideration at the next level. His quick hands and adjustability allows the ball to travel and he has a tendency to put junk pitches in play. Decker moves well and is solid average underway. He's destined for left field where his fringy arm is best suited. He's a strong prospect who could go on day two if the bonus figures lines up.

129 C
Kailand Halstead
Oregon State

HOMETOWN: Puyallup, WA

HEIGHT: 5-11

WEIGHT: 200

BAT/THROW: R-R

Halstead is a high-energy player whose offensive ceiling tops that of many of his in-state peers. The bat speed and raw power is big, and he's showcased it against good arms. Halstead is an anxious, antsy hitter with a lot of waggle and rhythm in his setup. It's a bit old school in that regard. He does however consistently put himself in a good hitting position when the ball is released. Halstead has wiry strength though he's beginning to grower into thicker "man muscle" and should eventually showcase above average raw power. Defensively it's average arm strength and solid average hands with a transfer that has ticked in the right direction year-over-year. He's got a chance to catch at the next level, though his athleticism and feel for the game could play well at third base or in the outfield too.

130 OF
Logan Dunn
Missouri State

HOMETOWN: Neshkoro, WI

HEIGHT: 6-0

WEIGHT: 185

BAT/THROW: L-L

Dunn epitomizes the "spark plug" archetype. He plays hard for every out, juices up his teammates with his words and actions in the dugout, and he's constantly on the barrel putting the game in motion. He repeats his swing really well and is always on time for the fastball showing some sneaky power to all fields buoyed by above average rotational acceleration through the zone and solid average bat speed. He's got real hitter-ish tendencies and represents some of the best pure polish in the class. He doesn't project to impact the game a whole bunch at the next level with slugging, though he's a prototype leadoff hitter who will work hard and get the most out of his toolset. He could flirt with 10-14 homers per year if provided the plate appearances to get there. Dunn is a fringy runner with a solid average arm; his profile likely best set for left field at the next level.

131 2B/OF
Julio Solier
Vanderbilt

HOMETOWN: Springfield, MA

HEIGHT: 6-0

WEIGHT: 175

BAT/THROW: R-R

Solier is currently a middle infielder with raw power as the carrying tool. He's long through the zone and does a nice job of creating space and extension in his stride. There's some lag to the barrel that helps produce his bat speed. Solier has quick hands and the barrel really explodes through his front side. It's a physical frame, primarily in the upper-half presently, though he should get stronger in the lower half soon. Solier has power to all fields and has showcased opposite field juice against good arms. There's some swing and miss in the profile, and chase is present against more premium secondary offerings, but few middle infielders in the class can match the pure raw power Solier can. He's an above average runner and should keep much of his speed thanks to a long stride and athletic gait. Defensively, scouts question whether the arm action will ultimately play on the dirt or whether his profile may be best served in left field. There's a tendency to short-arm his action across the diamond. He has reliable hands, but the footwork and transfer need further reps. Regardless, you're buying the bat and the bat speed here.

132 RHP
Tate Carey
Michigan

HOMETOWN: Windsor, Ontario, Canada

HEIGHT: 6-1

WEIGHT: 202

BAT/THROW: R-R

Carey is a thick, bulldog-framed righty with a dense lower half and an operation that points toward a future as a starter. He features a clean delivery with a short arm spiral and effortless follow-through at release. It's a three-quarters slot with above average extension for his size. He'll live in the low-90s and dot all four quadrants; a quality strike-thrower that generally won't overpower hitters. He features a low-80s slider that is effective in how it is executed, a whiff-producer low-and-away glove-side. There's also a mid-80s changeup here, but it's more fringy and for the time being, Carey is largely a polished two-pitch guy who's proven he can handle large workloads.

133 RHP
Kade Durnin
TCU

HOMETOWN: Linn Creek, MO

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 195

BAT/THROW: R-R

Durnin is a physical righty with stuff that continues to tick up approaching the draft. Now touching 96, Durnin sits 92-93 later in outings but has a tendency to come out hot in the first and second innings. He throws a deep slider in the low-80s, as well as a deceptive changeup in the mid-80s, both of which have induced plenty of whiffs from his foes. A potential three-pitch righty with starter traits.

134 3B/1B
Akhil Nimmala
Central Florida

HOMETOWN: Valrico, FL

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 200

BAT/THROW: R-R

Akhil is a big, physical right-handed hitting third baseman has huge bat speed and thump behind his swings. It's plus raw power and considerable offensive upside. Akhil's brother, Arjun, was drafted 20th overall by the Toronto Blue Jays in 2023. While Akhil doesn't have the twitch his brother has, he's far more physical and the raw power comes more naturally. This is a premium power bat and a potential middle-of-the-order staple going forward. He will be just 20.8 years old for the Draft.

135 RHP
Ka'imi Kahalekai

HOMETOWN: Kahului, HI

HEIGHT: 6-8

WEIGHT: 220

BAT/THROW: R-R

A massively imposing, long right-hander, Kahalekai screams projection. His 6-foot-8-inch frame will rush it up to 95, but generally sits 90-91 over multiple innings. He's flashed an upper-70s slider with depth, though it's an inconsistent offering. Considering his size, there are issues with consistency in a release point, as well as repeating his operation, especially early in outings. There are some operational cues, such as consistency in his hand break, that should be low-hanging fruit in improving his profile. Scouts love the athlete here as he showcases impressive hinge, extension and hip separation. Kahalekai could end up throwing very hard in due time.

136 RHP
Cade O'Leary
Mississippi State

HOMETOWN: Farragut, TN

HEIGHT: 6-4

WEIGHT: 185

BAT/THROW: R-R

O'Leary is essentially projection personified. He's a lean, long-levered righty with a thin frame, a high waist and broad shoulders. O'Leary is going to add weight and should continue to add velocity. For now, he's grabbing 94, sitting 91-93 with and will manipulate the shape. O'Leary throws a banger curveball in the low-80s with depth and intent. It's been a swing-and-miss weapon. There's also a naiscent changeup that flashes. He's got a quick arm and a premium frame, though there is some effort at release that'll need to be polished over in time should he hope to start. It's a reliever look until O'Leary is able to make his operation and strike-throwing look easier.

137 OF
Zach Jackson
Duke

HOMETOWN: Smyrna, GA

HEIGHT: 6-1

WEIGHT: 170

BAT/THROW: L-R

Jackson is an awfully athletic looking outfielder with a lean frame and twitchy, wiry athleticism. He loose and jumpy at the plate with impressive plate coverage and the ability to impact the baseball under the strikezone as well. The body should add more strength and stay athletic going forward, and scouts expect juice to continue to develop. He's an average runner with a fringy arm, both a good fit for left field. Jackson is also up to 91 on the mound.

138 OF
Brennon Seigler
Tennessee

HOMETOWN: Knoxville, TN

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 210

BAT/THROW: R-R

A 'plus' runner with centerfield tools, Seigler has shown some feel for the barrel. He has an average throwing arm and below average impact at the plate. Table-setter profile.

139 SS
Mateo Gray
Central Florida

HOMETOWN: Weston, FL

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 205

BAT/THROW: R-R

One of the more consistent offensive performers over the years in high school, Gray is a slugging infielder who projects to stick on the left side of the infield. It's a power-over-hit profile right now with an anxious, aggressive approach and a willingness to chase at times.

140 RHP
Tommy Bridges
TCU

HOMETOWN: Los Angeles, CA

HEIGHT: 5-11

WEIGHT: 190

BAT/THROW: R-R

Bridges is a polished right-handed pitcher with a repeatable, low-effort operation. There's starter traits here and projectable strike-throwing ability. Bridges isn't a hard-thrower topping out at 91 on most nights, but his fastball offers carry and run through the zone and it's late to pick up. It's the full menu out of the glove including a low-80s slider, a polished low-80s changeup, and a flippy curve thrown in the upper-70s with some bite and vertical traits. Bridges is primarily a fastball-changeup guy. His size and lack of physicality are something to consider, but scouts absolutely love the pitchability and Bridges' willingness to fill up the zone and mix it up.

141 RHP
Kellan Klosterman
Notre Dame

HOMETOWN: Loveland, OH

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 170

BAT/THROW: R-R

142 RHP
England Bryan
Vanderbilt

HOMETOWN: Hillsboro, TN

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 210

BAT/THROW: R-R

Bryan is an amped-up reliever type of profile with a frantic, hurried delivery and subsequent imposing demeanor on the bump. He'll grab 96 with considerable sink, living arm-side with his arsenal. Despite the reliever tag, Bryan does a nice job of staying in the strikezone and forcing contact. He limits his walks and allows the defense behind him to get in their work. He throws a gyro slider and a fading changeup, though both largely flash average at peak. Bryan is also a catching prospect with a strong arm and relatively impressive burst out of the crouch. He's a barrel-chested player who could go in either direction at the next level. Still, the arm talent and versatility here is worth tracking going forward.

143 RHP
Tristan Bristow
Vanderbilt

HOMETOWN: Helotes, TX

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 196

BAT/THROW: R-R

Bristow is your prototype projection righty with a low-90s fastball and a breaking ball that possesses above average spin and feel for the strikezone. He's got a smooth, repeatable delivery and a track record of throwing strikes, all signs pointing toward a future as a starter at the next level.

144 RHP
Easton Hawk
UCLA

HOMETOWN: Northridge, CA

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 195

BAT/THROW: R-R

Hawks has a deliberate heartbeat and clean operation on the mound. He repeats well and shows good direction and intent down the mound with starter traits. He'll grab 95, but sits 91-93 over multi-inning showings with spin rates that'll creep into the above-average range. His curveball is a deep bender with some late bite and average spin rates. The changeup is probably his best secondary presently thrown with feel and conviction.

145 C
Zane Becker
Arkansas

HOMETOWN: Flower Mound, TX

HEIGHT: 5-11

WEIGHT: 194

BAT/THROW: R-R

Becker possesses the athleticism and twitch few at his position do. Metrically, he tests particularly well with well-above average rotational force in his swing, though his raw bat speed must catch up. The twitch and stretch are both there to turn Becker into an offensive force, but further physical development and swing efficiencies must be unlocked through training. Becker's swing mechanics have gotten him into some trouble with swing and miss, though he's shown the power at times and has the versatility to play second base and the outfield.

146 RHP
Liam Golden
Stanford

HOMETOWN: Sacramento, CA

HEIGHT: 6-4

WEIGHT: 200

BAT/THROW: R-R

Golden is a steady performer with a fastball that's been up to 94 with super-heavy arm-side run and in-zone whiff traits. Golden has an affinity for the top rail and will live up at the letters with his heater. It's a bat-missing pitch that is presently his carrying weapon, largely solid average, maybe above. Golden throws a slider with depth that's been inconsistent in execution, but will show signs of developing into a potential average offering with solid spin and arm speed. He does a good job keeping hitters on their heels with the fastball, darting the breaking ball off the barrel as a put-away pitch. Golden hasn't shown the inherent ability to spin the baseball, and that'll be something teams will work with him on at the next level, but he's loose, whippy, and projectable and those are certainly buzz words for scouts looking for future impact.

147 RHP
Wylan Moss
UCLA

HOMETOWN: North Tustin, CA

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 190

BAT/THROW: R-R

A lean, whippy-loose righty, Moss has moxy and confidence on the mound. The situation never seems to big for him. The slider is the showcase weapon here; an 81-83 mph whipsaw that immediately stands out. He'll sit in the 2400 rpm range, but seems to understand how to manipulate the baseball to create shape. The fastball has only been up to 93 at this stage, but considering his frame and inevitable gains on the horizon, Moss should see mid-90s velocity in the next 24 months. The loose arm and stand-out hand speed should help further develop a third pitch; a changeup being most likely. There's conviction in the way Moss pitches and it's easy to forecast his best innings are ahead of him.

148 1B/3B
Ryley Leininger
Oklahoma

HOMETOWN: Georgetown, TX

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 220

BAT/THROW: L-R

Leininger is a physical corner infielder with a sweet left-handed swing and considerable pull-side power. He deploys a rhythmic setup with a moderate leg kick, consistently on-time, extending well out-front to delivery impact through the baseball. Leininger has organic loft in his swing showcasing average game power with above average raw power still coming. He's shown impact into the opposite field gap as well, letting the ball travel deeper through the zone. Leininger is a primary third baseman with strong fundamentals, bounce, soft hands and a good internal clock. He has an average arm, though he could end up sliding over to first base should he eventually outgrow the hot corner. He's better on balls to his right and back-hand right now than he is gliding toward the second base bag. It shouldn't matter however.

149 C
Kalen Applefield
California

HOMETOWN: Carlsbad, CA

HEIGHT: 6-1

WEIGHT: 200

BAT/THROW: B-R

Applefield features a whippy bat with tons of pull-side power and a burgeoning hit tool thanks to extra work this past summer on developing a consistent swing plane. A swing-hitter, Applefield does most of his damage from the left side, but has hitterish tendencies as a right-handed hitter. Defensively, Applefield will need to continue to speed up his transition behind the plate, but his arm strength has never been in question. Should he be forced into the outfield, the arm really plays and could project into right field at the next level. Applefield is an average runner.

150 RHP
Ryan Johnson
Georgia Tech

HOMETOWN: Dallas, GA

HEIGHT: 6-5

WEIGHT: 180

BAT/THROW: R-R

Johnson is just scratching the surface of what he will one day become. Weighing in just a shade over 175 pounds, this 6-foot-5-inch righty is finally beginning to gain weight and mass and the pure stuff if coming along with it. The velocity has ticked up several notches this spring, up to 93 with some arm-side run. Johnson mostly lives 88-90 in longer outings, but scouts believe mid-90s velocity is on the horizon. Johnson has a lot of room to grow in his lower half with stronger shoulders and long levers throughout. He's an athletic mover with a high leg-kick and corresponding higher-set hand break. He's an average strike-throwers with streakiness in the walks department. He's largely pitched to contact to this point in his amateur career, though he'll rip off a wipeout slider in the low-80s that has progressed to the point of being at least an above average weapon. There's still the need for a consistent third pitch, but the whole profile has upward trajectory.

151 2B
Ben Reiland
Oklahoma State

HOMETOWN: Villa Park, CA

HEIGHT: 5-9

WEIGHT: 155

BAT/THROW: L-R

Reiland has one of the prettier swings in the 2027 class with hitterish tendencies and a willingness to let the ball travel and spray pitches line to line. He's got good feet and soft hands with athletic actions on the dirt, though scouts expect him to play second base moving forward as he has shorter, choppier strides and a fringy throwing arm. Still, Reiland has a lot of bounce and explosion on the dirt and could eventually be an above average defender at the position. He's a very well-rounded prospect though he lacks the size and ceiling many of his peers possess.

152 OF
BJ Gibson
Florida State

HOMETOWN: Rochelle, FL

HEIGHT: 6-0

WEIGHT: 190

BAT/THROW: R-R

Gibson is an explosive mover on the baseball field and scouts think he's got a real chance to play centerfield at the next level. Gibson is twitchy and quick in just about everything he does. He's flirted with double-plus run times, and his hands and wrists at the plate lead some to believe he could develop average game power as a fully-matured adult. Gibson is unrefined in his approach offensively, but flashes real impact and table-setting attributes on the field.

153 RHP
Nathan Christman
Oregon

HOMETOWN: Hesperia, CA

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 200

BAT/THROW: R-R

Christman is a strong two-way player with tools on both sides of the ball. Most scouts however prefer the player on the mound. Christman has been up to 93 with big carry through the zone; real bat-missing characteristics. Arm-speed really sells a mid-80s changeup and he'll spin over a slider that'll cap at 2600 rpm when Christman is at his best. It's a quiet, well-balanced operation on the mound lacking much extra effort. The arm speed really projects to add more velocity moving forward too. Potential for three average-or-better offerings here and a 'plus' fastball.

154 OF
Zachary Gingrich
Texas State

HOMETOWN: San Antonio, TX

HEIGHT: 6-1

WEIGHT: 190

BAT/THROW: L-R

A two-way guy, Gingrich has shown upside on the mound and in the field, though most scouts agree his future is likely in the outfield. Offensively, there's real feel to hit and launch, short and compact into the zone and long and extended through it. Gingrich uses his hands well at the plate and manipulates the barrel better than most. Almost all of his power is currently to the pull-side, but it's above average raw featuring quick, twitchy hips. He's still growing into his lanky frame with significant strength still to come in his upper-half. Gingrich projects a solid average runner with strong fundamentals in a corner outfield spot with a solid-to-above average arm. Should he end up on the mound, he's been up to 90 mph with a fringy breaking ball and some effort through release. This is a projection play with maturation and strength on the way.

155 C/3B
Cole Chamberlain
Texas

HOMETOWN: Novato, CA

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 215

BAT/THROW: L-R

The immediate thing that stands out about Chamberlain and his swing is just how easy the power comes. It's an awfully simple left-handed swing with present bat speed and massive pull-side juice. Developing more consistent quality contact has been a point of emphasis in Chamberlain's training, and it's improved over the last twelve months. When he gets out of whack, Chamberlain tends to pull-off his backside too early leading to weak fly balls and/or soft ground outs at the second baseman. As he learns to stay up the middle of the field and works to pepper left-center, the bat could take off. Scouts see the upside of a Mike Moustakas type of third base profile he he's forced out from behind the plate.

156 1B
Elbert "Trey" Craig
Texas A&M

HOMETOWN: Mansfield, TX

HEIGHT: 6-4

WEIGHT: 235

BAT/THROW: R-R

It's a massively imposing 6-foot-4-inch frame, with the bat speed you'd expect from a player of his stature. Craig has a short, handsy swing that presently lacks much stretch and extension, but the twitch and explosiveness in his upper body makes up for what conventionally produces power. That hitch and load has seen Craig struggle at times with offspeed and spin, but when he's locked in there's very few hitters in the class with more impact in the bat. Craig has played some outfield, but is likely to end up at first base.

157 OF
Matthew Priest
Southern California

HOMETOWN: San Diego, CA

HEIGHT: 6-0

WEIGHT: 185

BAT/THROW: R-R

Priest might be the fastest player in the entire 2027 class with blazing, 80-grade speed and a willingness to go get it in centerfield. He also features top-end bat speed with exit velocities that are among the top in his class. Put simply, it's probably the best pure power-speed combo in the 2024 class. That said, Priest will need to continue to refine his ability to find barrels in game. Putting the ball in play with more conviction will allow the speed to play on the basepaths and drive that average up. In the field, he's good at tracking fly balls, though it is currently a below average arm.

158 2B/3B
Jake Downing
Cal Poly

HOMETOWN: Redwood City, CA

HEIGHT: 5-10

WEIGHT: 175

BAT/THROW: L-R

Downing is a hitterish middle infielder with a gap-to-gap stroke and sneaky bat speed coming out of a still developing frame. It's a consistent swing from the left side that has shown the ability to handle velocity and spin at major events. He's got soft hands and a strong internal clock suited to play anywhere on the dirt with average outfield defense also on the scouting report. Most scouts, however, think he's ultimately end up at second or third base.

159 SS
Tanner Chun
Tulane

HOMETOWN: Honolulu, HI

HEIGHT: 6-1

WEIGHT: 165

BAT/THROW: R-R

Chun is an athletic shortstop with lean upper-body strength, thick legs and wiry power projection. He uses a hanging leg lift at the plate to leverage the ground and generate game power. It's long, whippy bat speed with some feel to hit. As Chun gets stronger, he's likely to stay more connected at the plate and his natural tools will begin to impact the ball with more authority. Chun's best swings are in the years ahead of him. There's a lot to like in the athlete, bat speed and twitch in the profile here. A shortstop now, Chun is likely destined for a corner outfield role where his average speed and solid average throwing arm will be best suited. He's a quality defender who shows off a high IQ and situational awareness. He projects a day two or day three pick in the draft.

160 OF
Jeff Lougee
Duke

HOMETOWN: Mechanicsburg, PA

HEIGHT: 6-0

WEIGHT: 185

BAT/THROW: L-R

Lougee, a bit of a two-sport standout, played shortstop for his high school team and quarterback for the football team. He's shown hitterish tendencies at the plate with a gap-to-gap approach, hardly ever swinging and missing at pitches in the zone. Lougee is a bit of a tweener defender. He's an average runner with a strong throwing arm. His future role could be anywhere on the diamond, but the bat will be the calling card.

161 SS
Noah Sheffield
Florida State

HOMETOWN: Tampa, FL

HEIGHT: 5-11

WEIGHT: 165

BAT/THROW: R-R

The son of Gary Sheffield, Noah employs a similar waggle at the plate with explosive hand speed and impact at the plate. Sheffield is young and still growing into what he's capable of at the plate, but he's added good weight of late and has begun making more loud contact. A shortstop now, Sheffield's future may be at second or third base, or potentially in the outfield where his actions fit better.

162 SS
Jackson Forbes
Arizona

HOMETOWN: Peoria, AZ

HEIGHT: 6-0

WEIGHT: 180

BAT/THROW: L-R

Forbes is a super-polished, sweet-swinging lefty bat with smooth, rhythmic actions and plenty of pull-side juice. It's a flatter bat path designed to pepper the gaps and make the defense work, and he does. Forbes simply looks the part on offense. Defensively, he's a shortstop primary who gets in work at third base. He's a physical defender who's solid in most facets of the game, including an above average arm.

163 RHP
Austin Nye
Vanderbilt

HOMETOWN: Roseville, CA

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 195

BAT/THROW: R-R

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

164 RHP
Andreas Alvarez
Auburn

HOMETOWN: Largo, FL

HEIGHT: 5-11

WEIGHT: 175

BAT/THROW: R-R

Alvarez is your prototype righty, but his stuff stacks up against most guy six inches taller than he is. The fastball has been up to 94 with huge extension and athleticism down the bump. Alvarez features direction and intent at release that few his age do. He'll work in a mid-70s breaker with big depth and some sweeping action to get hitters off his velocity. There's also a low-80s changeup that he's offered to left-handed hitters. Alvarez's athleticism and arm speed has scouts interested.

165 LHP
Justin Cuellar
UCLA

HOMETOWN: Tulare, CA

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 205

BAT/THROW: L-L

It's an extraordinarily unique release coming out of a short-arm low-launch. He's been up to 93, but usually settles in 89-91 on most occasions. He features a low-80s changeup and a short, low-80s slider with gyro tilt as well. Cuellar has a ton of confidence on the mound and projects to throw in a multi-inning role moving forward thanks to his strike-throwing ability and competitive fire.

166 RHP
Easton Davies
Arizona State

HOMETOWN: Orem, UT

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 210

BAT/THROW: R-R

Davies will rush it up to 94, but generally sits 91-92 with above average spin rates. He also throws a slider with well-above average spin rates, generally in the upper-70s with sweep. Davies has some effort in his delivery with a slight stabbing motion in his arm action causing occasional issues repeating and throwing strikes. Scouts like the arm talent and power upside, albeit likely in a relief role.

167 RHP
Landon Scilley
Liberty

HOMETOWN: Maysville, KY

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 180

BAT/THROW: R-R

Scilley is an impressive right-handed pitcher with a quick arm and way more coming in the tank. He's continued to add strength over the last 12 months, but most scouts expect a growth spurt and an additional 10-15 pounds in the near future; a development that should thrust his fastball a few ticks forward immediately. Scilley is already up to 91 with considerable carry through the zone on his fastball. It's a pitch that has a chance to develop into a plus weapon with time, reps and more strength. An upper-70s slider and fringier changeup round out his arsenal. Scilley is an athletic mover with a loose, whippy arm. As mentioned, he should jump into the mid-90s in due time, and has a chance to start going forward thanks to his mechanics, strike-throwing ability and projection.

168 1B/OF
Paul Jones II
Maryland

HOMETOWN: Burnsville, MN

HEIGHT: 6-0

WEIGHT: 195

BAT/THROW: L-L

Jones II puts on some of the most impressive rounds of BP you'll find in this class. He's got explosive hands, heavy torque and twitchy hips that all lead to considerable pull-side power. Jones has also *hit*. Defensively, most foresee a future at first base or a fringier brand of defense in left field. Jones' profile is sold by a loud bat and impact in the middle of an order.

169 C/OF
Eli Stephens
Mercer

HOMETOWN: Warner Robins, GA

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 215

BAT/THROW: L-R

Stephens is a physically imposing backstop. The raw power and bat speed are both significant. Stephens is also an above average runner who could move to the outfield no problem. Behind the plate, it's largely an average arm, though he's explosive out of the crouch and, with reps, has a shot to stick back there.

170 C/1B
Jonnie Gifford
Pepperdine

HOMETOWN: Amarillo, TX

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 217

BAT/THROW: R-R

Gifford doesn't possess conventional stretch and extension at the plate. His operation isn't too dissimilar from a guy like Henry Davis (the eventual no. 1 overall pick in 2021). It's tight, compact, and explosive through the baseball. He's a bit physically maxed in that regard, but the results are loud already. Behind the plate, Gifford has an average arm and average pop times, but his physical tools may eventually lend well toward a slugging first base archetype. He's a fringy runner.

171 OF
Emerson Fleck
Washington State

HOMETOWN: Spokane, WA

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 180

BAT/THROW: R-R

Fleck is a wiry outfielder with budding bat speed and a bat path built to do damage. He operates from a slightly open stance and loads into an exaggerated back hip where his knees actually make contact before firing back through the box. Fleck is a versatile defender whose shown skill in the outfield and at second base. He's a good athlete and an above average runner with a fringy arm.

172 SS/RHP
Maximo Martinez
Southern California

HOMETOWN: Hawthorne, CA

HEIGHT: 6-0

WEIGHT: 180

BAT/THROW: R-R

A legitimate two-way prospect, Martinez has tools smattered about his game in every area. A distinguished shortstop with soft hands and twitchy actions, he's got a legitimate chance of staying on the dirt moving forward. The bat has taken major strides in recent months too, now showing some game power in district play. The offensive game is still a work-in-progress, but there's been considerable gains of late in the strength and bat speed departments. On the mound, Martinez has been up to 93 with an athletic delivery and and track record of throwing strikes over longer outings. He'll mix in a low-80s slider with some real tunneling characteristics too. It's a solid two-pitch mix. Hard not to buy into the athlete here and the multitude of routes Martinez can ultimately take toward carving out a big league role.

173 OF
Jan Luis Reyes Camacho
Alabama State

HOMETOWN: Humacao, Puerto Rico

HEIGHT: 5-11

WEIGHT: 170

BAT/THROW: L-L

Camacho has a ton of physical tools that point toward a successful future at the next level. An above average runner with high-level instincts in the field and on the bases, Camacho understands the fundamentals and plays above his age. He's well trained in the field too with strong footwork and a throwing arm that trumps his peers with significant carry to target. Camacho has a sweet left-handed swing, though he can anchor into his front side a little early and that's gotten him in some trouble on breaking balls and off-speed pitches. It's a swing built to do damage and he's thus far shown that in tournament play. Camacho's wide base and rotational swing play well in creating leverage and bat speed. He extends beautifully through the ball, showcase the athleticism in his profile. He's a well-rounded prospect who has a chance to develop into a strong value in every respect.

174 OF
Riley Luft
Appalachian State

HOMETOWN: Boca Raton, FL

HEIGHT: 5-11

WEIGHT: 185

BAT/THROW: R-R

Luft is an impressive talent on both sides of the ball. On the mound, he's been up to 90 with a breaking ball featuring high spin rates. But his future is likely in a lineup where his substantial raw power and organic game power play well. He's a fringy runner, though he's got a solid average arm and is athletic enough to play either corner.

175 RHP
Donte Lewis
Kansas State

HOMETOWN: Pearland, TX

HEIGHT: 6-0

WEIGHT: 175

BAT/THROW: R-R

Lewis is a decorated quarterback prospect with athleticism and explosiveness on the diamond and on the mound. A two-way player for now, most expect his home to end up on the mound where he's been up to 95 with a electric arm speed and conviction out in front. His low-80s curveball projects well with solid shape and finish. There's also a mid-80s changeup that is inconsistent both in arm speed and command, but it does possess separation off the heater and has been highly effective against LHH. He'll need to be convinced to play baseball over football, but the talent here may call for it.

176 2B
Nathan Negre
Central Arkansas

HOMETOWN: Aurora, MO

HEIGHT: 5-10

WEIGHT: 180

BAT/THROW: R-R

Negre is an impressive middle-infielder with a strong arm and lightning quick hands at the plate. He's a promising athlete with some bat speed for his size and a pull-side approach that is already presenting plenty of in-game power. Negre can sell-out for power sometimes, impacting his overall hit tool. Defensively, he's likely destined for second base, or potentially third base if he outgrows the middle of the diamond.

177 RHP
Bradley Zayac
East Carolina

HOMETOWN: Chesapeake, VA

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 185

BAT/THROW: R-R

Zayac is a deceptive righty with a bit of a cross-body delivery. The direction and arm speed have led to buckshot command at times, but when he's in and around the zone there are few arms in the class who are tougher to square up. Zayac works in the 89-90 bucket, though he'll grab 92 with a high spin fastball featuring considerable run and sink. The breaking ball is a work in progress, thrown in the mid-70s with a bit of hump at times. Adding velocity and sharpness will be a priority in developing the pitch into a swing-and-miss weapon. Zayac is a good athlete with traits necessary to be a dynamic arm at the next level. He's a high-follow as he gets everything synced up and gains consistency.

178 LHP
Max Arlich
Texas A&M

HOMETOWN: Woodbury, MN

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 200

BAT/THROW: L-L

The first thing that stands out with Arlich is his fantastic feel for pitching. It's a three-pitch mix with consistent strikes and a repeatable delivery that really projects moving forward. Arlich has been up to 90 with a fastball that hops through the zone with some late arm-side darting action. Arlich misses bats with a strong changeup that features solid arm speed and conviction with downer action. He'll flip over a mid-70s breaking ball early in counts to keep hitters off his two-best pitches. There's something of a Marco Gonzales projection to Arlich's game. He's the ultimate competitor and possesses pitchability not seen in most arms this age.

179 OF
Isaiah Shivers
Louisiana-Monroe

HOMETOWN: Brooklyn, NY

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 200

BAT/THROW: L-R

Shivers is an athlete in the box with a feel for tempo and using the entire field. He generally deploys a mild leg kick, though he's eliminated the leg-kick entirely in games to get on time in some circumstances. Shivers is a line-to-line hitter who doesn't focus on pull-side power. He's short to the ball and stays compact through the zone. Defensively, he's a fringier runner with an average arm, likely best suited for left field at the next level. A well-rounded player, Shivers has plenty of fans in the scouting community thanks to his work-man like routine at the plate and personality in and around his teammates in the dugout.

180 2B/SS
Adrian Beltre Jr.
Washington

HOMETOWN: Bradbury, CA

HEIGHT: 5-10

WEIGHT: 180

BAT/THROW: R-R

Beltre Jr., the son of MLB-great Adrian Beltre, is similar to his dad in a lot of ways. It's a polished glove with quick, decisive actions on the dirt, quick hands/transfer and a strong arm, Beltre Jr. should be distinguished as a defender at second base. Offensively, there's some bat speed here, and he's shown bursts of impact, but consistency will be the name of the game moving forward. The bloodlines and makeup are both top of the scale. He'll be just 20 years old on draft day.

181 1B
Willie Cornejo-Farmer
Loyola Marymount

HOMETOWN: Phoenix, CA

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 205

BAT/THROW: R-R

Cornejo-Farmer is buoyed by enormous bat speed and fast hands at the plate, some scouts calling it double-plus raw power. He's been able to get to some of it in games too while limited strikeouts and drawing a fair amount of walks. Cornejo-Farmer has played some outfield, but scouts almost unanimously see him a first baseman going forward. It's hard to ignore the offensive upside in the bat and the physicality in the frame.

182 OF
Grady Woodward
Washington

HOMETOWN: Redmond, WA

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 190

BAT/THROW: R-R

Woodward screams bat speed and impact at the plate. The raw power is his carrying tool. Woodward lets his hands lag back during his stride, firing forward when his foot plants. It creates stretch and extension through the zone, though his ability to manipulate the barrel is steady depending on the level of competition. Woodward has shown flashes of a budding hit tool, but consistency will be the name of the game. Woodward is a big guy who posts average run times. He's also got a strong arm set for a corner. Woodward's profile is carried by the bat speed and power projection. Applying the hit tool with consistency as we approach the draft will be important in dictating where he fits in July.

183 OF
Cael Reish
Flagler College

HOMETOWN: Winter Garden, FL

HEIGHT: 6-1

WEIGHT: 170

BAT/THROW: R-R

Reish is a pretty good looking prospect with wiry strength and well-distributed muscle throughout his frame. He's a plus runner with twitchy actions in the field and at the plate. Reish gets out of the box well and has soft hands with a good feel for the barrel. He primarily an outfielder now, but could end up in a utility role as his profile works well at second base too.

184 LHP
Matthew Hoag
Florida State

HOMETOWN: Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

HEIGHT: 6-3

WEIGHT: 187

BAT/THROW: L-L

Hoag is a polished lefty with an 88-91 mph fastball featuring natural cut. He mixes in a low 80s slider that's commanded well at the bottom of the zone. Hoag projects to start moving forward and spots pitches well. It's awfully easy coming out with a bit of a longer arm action and a really fluid arm action.

185 RHP
Mason Middleton
Appalachian State

HOMETOWN: Reagan, NC

HEIGHT: 6-2

WEIGHT: 220

BAT/THROW: R-R

Middleton is a barrel-chested, physical righty with plenty of strength in his lower half and a clearn operation. He's a polished righty with four pitches and throws plenty of strikes. He'll grab 93 on occassion, sitting 90-91 with carry on a 2500 rpm heater. Middleton throws a low-80s slider and an upper-70s curveball and will mix and match the shape of those two pitches with fantastic feel for release. It's a quick arm, and easy delivery and three or four pitches.

186 2B/SS
Austin Jacobs
Clemson

HOMETOWN: Geneva, FL

HEIGHT: 6-0

WEIGHT: 190

BAT/THROW: R-R

Jacobs is a plus athlete with a loose, electric swing that boasts loud exit velocity rockets to all fields. He's primarily been a stingers-into-the-gaps type of hitter, still developing the ability to backspin the baseball. The bat really projects. Jacobs will likely end up at second base moving forward as he presently possesses shorter, choppier strides on the dirt that may ultimately limit his range, but he does feature soft hands and a consistent throwing arm.