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Marcelo is a special talent who is the top high school player in the 2021 class. He combines smooth, easy actions and present production with still more projection thanks to his 6'3" frame. His LH stroke is fluid and coordinated producing hard barrel contact consistently with legitimate pull-side HR power. As a defender Marcelo glides laterally and has soft, quiet hands with plenty of arm to finish plays from SS. The chance to have a middle-of-the-order LH bat at a premium defensive position puts Marcelo in the 1-1 conversation for the 2021 MLB Draft.
One of the top players in the 2021 class, Jordan brings the tools, ability to use them in games, and makeup that you look for in a top prospect. He is a fluid defender with the range, hands and arms to stay at that position at higher levels. He's dependable and instinctual in the field. As a hitter he has a clean right-handed stroke that results in lots of hard line drive contact. He can shoot the ball into either gap and shows flashes of HR power, mainly to LF. Overall, this is a complete player with a very high ceiling.
The top HS pitcher available in this year's draft, Andy is the complete package. He has a durable 6'7" frame, a repeatable delivery and quality stuff. His arm works clean and fast and in sync with his lower half. Andy's fastball sits in the mid 90s, touching higher, and he does it with very little effort. His curve has downer action, generating swing-and-miss, and his third pitch is a quality changeup. He's a strike-thrower as well giving him all the traits you look for in a front-line starting pitcher.
Brady is one of the top players in the 2021 class thanks to high-level ability and tools across the board. He swings the bat with authority showing legitimate RH power and feel for the barrel to allow him to get to it. Defensively, he is athletic and sure-handed with a huge arm across the diamond. Brady is an impact bat that should hit in the middle-of-the-order for a long time.
Big LH power from an easy, accurate swing are the hallmarks of James, one of the top players in the 2021 class. His 6'6" frame is an intimidating presence in the box, and despite the long levers he keeps his swing short and quick with the ability to handle velocity and drive it to all fields. James is an excellent athlete with a slow heartbeat in the box - the situation is never too big for him. Defensively, he covers a lot of ground in the OF and is instinctual enough that he may be able to stick in CF. If not, he still has an impact bat and will offer excellent defense at either corner spot.
Chase has an electric arm, running his fastball into upper 90s with regularity. His 3/4 arm slot gets lots of tail and sink to his heavy fastball allowing him to dominate lineups with just that pitch. He complements the big fastball with a hard slider that has the late 3/4 tilt you would expect and a developing change. Chase is a true power arm, one of the top pitching prospects in the class.
Benny has about as loud a set of tools as you will ever see in a high school player. His wiry strong 6'4", 190-pound frame is quick-twitch throughout. For us, he ran a 6.45 in the 60, recorded an exit velocity of 102 mph and flashed raw arm strength of 96. At the plate the ball just comes off of Benny's bat differently - it's loud and continues to carry...even seems to rise at times. He whistles the bat through the zone and the power is legitimate now, with even more to come as he continues to fill out. Defensively, he covers a ton of ground in the OF and can play all three spots thanks to his range and arm. The upside here is immense and Benny has an excellent personality to go with his on the field skills.
With one of the prettiest swings in the country, Wes possesses an elite hit tool. He uses the entire field well and the ball jumps off his bat without a ton of effort. He has shown the ability to drive the ball to all parts of the park with flashes of big raw power. As a defender Wes fits very well at 3B where his quick reactions, sure hands and strong arm will allow him to stay on the left side of the diamond at higher levels. Overall, this is one of the top hitters and best all-around prospects in the class.
Kahlil possesses one of the best bats in the 2021 class with lots of barrel accuracy from a quick LH stroke. He can easily handle velocity and he sees breaking balls well as well - showing an advanced ability to adjust the barrel and even square up "pitcher's pitches." Kahlil has extra base power, accelerates well and uses the entire field to round out an impressive offensive profile. He has quick feet in the infield and offers defensive versatility with a chance to stay at SS and lots of other options if it is a better organizational fit.
Bubba is an ultra-athletic RHP prospect who is also a switch-hitting SS and a QB prospect headed to Clemson for both sports. On the mound he has a quick arm and hides his low-90s fastball well from hitters. The ball seems to jump out of his hand and has the ability to spin his breaking ball very well. He mixes in a quality change as a third pitch and he is confident on the mound with a look of a next-level starter.
Alex has one of the best combinations of tools and playability in the 2021 class - always seeming to perform against quality competition. He plays with a quiet confidence and has a slow heartbeat in the box with a selectively aggressive approach that has him consistently on time. Defensively, he uses a quick first step, sure hands and plenty of arm at the shortstop position, and his skills and athleticism give him defensive versatility. Alex is a competitor and a very advanced high school prospect.
Josh is a physical prospect (6'3"/220) who is young for the class and possesses loud tools. The right-handed power stands out, as the ball comes off the barrel very hard with big carry. He fits a perfect right field profile thanks to his athleticism and a huge arm that he can also showcase on the mound to the tune of mid-90s velocity.
One of the top hitters in the 2021 class, Peyton has outstanding feel for the barrel with natural rhythm to his LH stroke and legitimate HR power. He sees the ball extremely well at the plate and is selectively aggressive - looking to do damage each time he steps in the box. He's an athlete (formerly an accomplished high school QB before concentrating exclusively on baseball) who plays the infield with confidence. Most likely profiling as a 2B at higher levels, Peyton has a loud bat that can change a game in a hurry and warrants close following leading up to the draft.
Camden is a complete prospect who uses his tools in games at present and still has quite a bit of projection. He makes a coordinated move through contact into a full finish and his left-handed stroke has both bat speed and leverage to it. The result is lots of loud contact and big pull-side power. Defensively, he has sure hands and the ability to close on balls. His combination of frame (6'3"/205), speed (6.59 in the 60) and LH power make him one of the most exciting prospects in the 2021 class.
Ben has a classic starting pitcher look with his tall, lean and athletic frame and premium stuff. He does everything with ease on the mound, repeating his delivery very well. His fastball sits comfortably in the low 90s, touching higher, his slider has late bite and he has an effective change that he throws with excellent arm speed. It's easy to envision Ben throwing even harder at the top of a rotation in the future.
A 2-sport star who quarterbacked Dutch Fork to a state title and is committed to Clemson for both football and baseball, Will is a dynamic athlete on the baseball field. His plus speed plays well in CF and he is disruptive on the bases, profiling as an ideal lead-off man with a line drive stroke. He has a knack for finding the barrel against good pitching and his competitiveness and natural ability seem to rise to the occasion. There is a lot of upside here as a potential middle-of-the-field defender and top-of-the-order bat.
Jackson is an excellent athlete who is a 2-way player as a RHP and SS, though the mound is where he has garnered the most scout attention. He has a quick arm and a repeatable delivery that leads to a fastball that sits comfortably in the low 90s and touches higher. His breaking ball has serious late bite with some of the best spin metrics in the country. He competes on the mound and has enticing upside.
Thatcher is one of the top RHPs in the 2021 class. He combines a projectable 6'4" frame with 3 quality pitches, high spin rates and a fresh arm. A converted catcher, he has taken to the mound quickly posting dominant outings throughout the summer. He is a prospect to dream on with the everything in place to point to a complete starting pitcher at higher levels.
There's a lot to like about Izaac thanks to a 6'4" strong frame and plenty of tools. His calling card is light tower left-handed power, and he generates the bat speed and loft that you would expect from his results. We've seen mid 90s exit velocities from him to go along with 99 mph arm strength and impressive foot speed (6.65 in the 60). He is an active and aggressive defender who plays SS now and probably profiles best as a 3B who hits in the middle of the batting order.
Chase is a power arm who recorded the highest velocity in Baseball Factory history at 101 mph! He gets downhill plane to all of his offerings and mixes in both a curve and cutter/slider along with a change. Obviously, his fastball can be dominant and its not a high-effort delivery to post the big velocity numbers. Chase is under control, pitches to both sides of the plate and spins his curve very well, landing it for strikes consistently - the makings of a big-time starting pitching prospect.
Lonnie is ultra-athletic, a 3-sport standout at Malvern Prep, who is committed to play both football and baseball at Penn State. His is physical and fast with some of the best raw tools in the class, but the pleasant surprise this year has been his superlative in-game performance. Despite devoting time to football, he had little trouble handling high-level pitching throughout the summer and fall showing raw power and the ability to find the barrel consistently. His plus speed should allow him to stay in CF long-term, making him an extremely appealing run-producing bat who plays in the middle of the field.
Josh is one of the top LHPs in the 2021 class with a mix of present stuff and an upside you can dream on. He does things easily controlling his 6'5" frame well and working inline to home plate with his repeatable delivery. Josh has a quality 3-pitch mix and is a strike thrower - the traits you look for in a starting pitcher.
Harry is a unique prospect - one with huge tools who can really run and plays the catching position. From a numbers perspective, we've seen a 6.64 in the 60, 99 mph raw arm strength that led to workout times to 2B as low as 1.85 and big raw RH power - as evidenced by his 96 mph exit velocity. The wide-ranging skill makes Harry a player that can be projected to play several different defensive position and hit anywhere in the lineup.
A LHP with the traits of a long-term starter, Brock has a fastball that sits in the low 90s and jumps on hitters in a hurry. His delivery includes a tuck at the top before working down the mound with a very quick arm from a natural high 3/4 slot. His breaking ball has 2-plane break with depth and freezes some hitters while getting empty swings from others. Brock also sparingly mixes in a change that shows promise. His quality 3-pitch mix will be closely followed by scouts this spring.
Ian is one of the top players in the 2021 class and he fits a sought-after profile of a catcher with power. He has excellent rhythm and connection in his swing allowing him to showcase his power with a fairly effortless stroke. The ball has good carry off his barrel especially to the pull side. There is present strength on his frame that leads to durability behind the plate. He also has arm strength and is a good leadership presence at the catching position.
Tyree is an exciting young prospect with the ability to impact the game in several ways and still a ton of projection. He has quick hands that trigger his slashing LH swing that can catch up to velocity and shoot balls into either gap. He is quick out of the box, on the bases and in the outfield, where his speed and instincts should keep him in CF. Tyree also plays with great energy and shows a contagious love of the game that you want to see in young players.
Alex flat out competes and produces. He plays fast, with great energy, and his loud tools that he puts on display each time he steps on the field. We have seen triple digit exit velocities and 99 mph raw arm strength. He is an aggressive right-handed hitter that can drive the ball in either gap, as evidenced by his 2B and 3B in the Baseball Factory All-Star Classic to take home MVP honors. He has life in his body on defense with sure hands and plenty of arm to finish plays. Alex is a complete prospect!
Tommy is one of the best hitters in the 2021 class, and he has been for quite some time. He steps into the box ready to do damage and he swings with intent. It's an aggressive, mature RH approach with HR power and the ability to drive balls to all fields. As a defender, Tommy moves well at 3B and has sure hands, a clean exchange and an accurate arm across the diamond. He looks to be able to stick there, and can certainly play 1B well if needed. Regardless of ultimate position, he is an impact bat!
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Tommy is one of the top OF prospects in the 2021 class with extremely loud tools. We've seen triple digit exit velocities (105) from him along with a 6.59 in the 60 and 98 mph raw arm strength. He does it all pretty easily and naturally, and we've seen him produce in-game on several occasions. All of this together gives Tommy an excellent profile as a RF with a middle-of-the-order bat at higher levels.
Michael has the look and arsenal of a starting pitcher at higher levels. He has a controlled, repeatable delivery that is low-effort and his clean arm stroke works well through release. He throws his fastball to both sides of the plate and it sits comfortably in the low 90s with a tick or two more available when he needs it. His curve has good depth to it and his change is an effective third pitch. His durable frame and the ease with which he operates have the arrow pointing up on Michael.
A 3-sport star at John Carroll Catholic, Jay has the athleticism you expect from him on the baseball field. He glides to balls in the OF and has a quick RH stroke at the plate with some power to LF. He can impact the game in a number of ways, and has an extremely high ceiling if he decides to concentrate on baseball full time.
Carter is an aggressive LHP with a lively fastball and a long track record of success. He has an athletic delivery that has some deception to it, and he attacks hitters with a fastball that gets into the mid-90s and misses bats consistently. He tunnels his breaking ball from the same slot and mixes in an occasional change. Carter is a competitor on the mound - perhaps the pitcher you would choose out of the entire 2021 class to win a game for you today.
Gage is a premium competitor on the mound with swing-and-miss stuff. His fastball has been up to 94 mph - he throws it by hitters consistently, and the metrics on this pitch are outstanding. He lands his off-speed stuff for strikes as well, but Gage prefers to challenge hitters with his fastball. With a long track record of success and a great work ethic, he is one of the top lefties in the 2021 class.
Cody is one of the most talented players in the 2021 class. He has big tools (6.63 in the 60, 95 mph exit velocity, 92 mph raw arm strength) and can really swing the bat. He has natural feel for the barrel and it always seems to be on display, including when he won USA Baseball's Player of the Year after an outstanding showing with the 15U National Team. Cody is a quick-twitch athlete and that translates to a good first step and excellent lateral range in the infield. His hands are sure and his strong, accurate arm is plenty for the left side of the infield. He will be one of the most watched prospects in California this spring.
Jacob fits an excellent profile as a left-handed hitting catcher with power. He is an advanced receiver behind the plate with a high baseball IQ and the ability to lead and work with his pitching staff. At the plate he has an aggressive LH swing that produces some loft power to the pull side and works well in games. Each time we see him he performs well against high-level pitching and impacts the game in a positive way.
Caedmon is one of the most projectable pitchers in the country. He's an outstanding athlete who was a standout WR and DB on the football field, and that athleticism shows on the mound. He has a low-effort delivery and his arm stroke is clean and fast. Already in the low 90s, there is more velocity in the tank for Caedmon and he flashes a hard breaking ball that has late bite. His change rounds out his repertoire giving him starter pitcher traits.
Joe has present strength and an excellent overall feel to hit. He has natural rhythm to his stroke and his strong wrists and hands deliver the barrel with authority. Behind the plate Joe has outstanding arm strength and the tough mentality you look for in a catching prospect. The profile of a LHH catcher with a run-producing bat makes him an appealing player in the 2021 class.
Edwin is an elite defender at the SS position with a combination of quick feet, good instincts and a big arm to finish any play from the left side of the diamond. He's a switch-hitter with loft to his swing and surprising power to the pull side both right-handed and left-handed. Rounding out this impressive package is his straight-line speed (6.53 in the 60) that plays well on the bases.
One of the top defensive catchers in the class, Rene has high-level catch and throw skills and the strength and flexibility to stay behind the dish. At the plate he uses his 6'3" frame to generate some leverage power and his quick hands get the barrel through the zone well. Overall, Rene shows the signs of being an impact bat at a premium position.
Gavin has an aggressive, loose left-handed swing that impacts the baseball. He has barrel feel and shows that ability to use his 6'3" frame to generate bat speed that translates to some flashes of power. He has loud tools across the board recording a 99 mph exit velocity, showing 95 mph raw arm strength, and running a 6.70 in the 60. There's lots of upside here for a potential middle-of-the-order bat.
Daylen is a hard-working OF prospect with a track record of producing with the bat. His left-handed swing is short and quick, and he shows the ability to adjust the barrel to square up quality pitching. he utilizes the whole field and has a line drive path with the ability to shoot balls into either gap. He profiles best in LF at higher levels.
Karson has an athletic and repeatable delivery with a loud 3-pitch arsenal. His fastball has been up to 96 mph and it has riding life through the zone. He possesses one of the best change-ups in the class with great arm action and late fade to it that makes it a swing-and-miss offering. Karson rounds out his repertoire with a breaking ball that has good shape and late bite giving him all the elements you look for in a long-term starting pitcher.
Calvin has the makings of a power arm with a fastball that he runs into the mid 90s and two quality secondary offerings to go with it. His curveball has good shape and depth to it and his change has the makings of a quality third pitch with good arm speed and some tumbling action. Calvin is a strike-thrower with good command for his age and his delivery is repeatable and without a lot of effort. Lots of starting pitcher traits for this young arm who has already had success for the Canadian Junior National Team.
Malakhi is a premium athlete who excels both on the baseball field and the basketball court. On the diamond, he patrols the outfield well with good closing speed and the ability to stay in CF. As a hitter his slashing right-handed stroke has shown flashes of loft power and he uses his speed well on the bases. Malakhi is an exciting prospect with lots of raw talent.
Mason is a competitive and athletic RHP prospect with an excellent pitch arsenal. His fastball has been up to 95 mph and he throws both a 2-seamer with tail and a 4-seamer that he throws to both sides of the plate. He has tight rotation and 3/4 tilt to his breaking ball and he has feel for a change. He is also an excellent LHH, but his highest ceiling in on the mound where he has advanced command and a history of pitching deep into games.
One of the highest ceiling prospects in this year's class, Tyler combines a projectable 6'4" frame with impact tools. Things seem to come easy to him on the field, starting with natural jump off the barrel that results in big RH loft power. There isn't much effort in his swing - it is quiet and repeatable - but the contact is loud (98 mph exit velocity). Tyler offers defensive versatility, as he can play anywhere in the OF as well as the corner IF spots, but he profiles best in RF where he can showcase his athleticism and strong arm. Look for Tyler to get a lot of attention this spring.
Braylon is a dynamic prospect who is an outstanding defender in CF. He is quick-twitch in all that he does and his speed and reads will allow him to play in the middle of the diamond at higher levels. He has bat speed in his left-handed stroke at the plate and could develop into a top-of-the-order bat in the future.
Mitch is a LHP with serious upside. He already has a history of success against quality hitters while pitching for Canada's Junior National Team, and he's just scratching the surface of what he can become. He is a strike-thrower with feel for his change and the ability to land his curve for strikes consistently. His velocity creeps into the low 90s now with more in the tank, and the overall package has the starting pitcher look.
Carter fits the sought-after profile of a left-handed hitter who can swing the bat. He has a fluid LH swing with barrel accuracy and flashes of power. He competes in each at bat and stands in the box with confidence. He's a solid defender behind the plate with some athleticism that allows him some defensive versatility.
Ryan is an imposing figure on the mound with his 6'6", 205-pound frame. His unique delivery adds to the difficulty for hitters as his stuff seems to get on top of them in a hurry. There is downhill plane to all of his pitches that include a low 90s fastball, a sharp breaking slider and a change. Everything points to Ryan as another in the long line of power arms from Texas.
Maddux is an outstanding LHP who we have seen up to 94 mph with reports of him touching the upper 90s with his lively fastball. He's a 4-pitch guy with a curve, slider and change to go with the heater, and when he's on he can dominate a lineup. There is some deception to his delivery, so hitters don't usually react well to his stuff. One of the top LHPs in the class, Maddux will be fun to watch this spring.
Ty showed over the summer that he was one of the better in-game producers in the country. He has very quick hands, that catch up to velocity without issue, and developing power from the right side. He also sees the ball well and adjusts to off-speed stuff offerings in a way you would normally see from a more mature hitter. Ty is a solid OF defender and he also runs well, giving him a chance to play CF at higher levels.
Michael is an excellent SS prospect and an outstanding young man. His energy on the field is infectious, and he always seems to make a positive physical contribution as well. He is a dependable defender with sure hands and an accurate arm across the diamond. There is natural barrel feel to his RH stroke at the plate with flashes of gap power.
One of the fastest players in the draft class, Michael is quick-twitch throughout and gets up to full speed in a hurry. He uses his speed well in games both on the bases and in the outfield, where he has the range to stick in CF. A bonus is that Michael has a big arm (94 mph raw) that can also allow him to profile in RF. At the plate he has a simple LH stroke that is geared to singles and doubles with good feel for the barrel. As Michael continues to fill out he is going to be a player that does more damage at the plate and you will continue to hear his name mentioned with the highest ceiling 2021 players.
Brandon is an exciting RHP prospect who, when he's at his best, is electric. His fastball has great life through the zone and jumps on hitters. He throws two breaking balls that have slightly different speeds and shapes with both being effective now and potential out-pitches at higher levels. He rounds out his arsenal with a developing change that gives him the pitch mix you look for in a long-term starter.
A 2-way player who was known mainly for his LH power early in his high school career. He plays at Plant HS and appeared to be following in the footsteps of fellow left-handed hitting alums Kyle Tucker and Connor Scott until his velocity reportedly jumped into the mid-90s on the mound. He has the expected athletic delivery and the ball comes out well without much effort. Jac now projects as a high ceiling pitching prospect for this year's draft.
Braden is one of the top 2-way players in the entire 2021 class. He is an OF and RHP, and he seems to do everything on the field well. At the plate he swings it with authority from both sides of the plate and shows good knowledge of the strike zone and the ability to use the entire field both LH and RH. He glides to balls in the OF and has a huge arm giving him an ideal RF profile. Braden can also jump on the mound and sit in the low 90s with a fluid delivery and easy arm stroke. It is easy to envision him gaining even more velocity as he continues to fill out, which makes the decision of where his highest ceiling rests a challenging one.
With a strong 6'3" frame and leverage in his left-handed swing, Carlos has some of the best raw power in the class. He makes loud contact and has loft power that shows up most frequently to the pull-side. His stroke is pretty simple and he gets the barrel to the ball efficiently. He fits a corner OF profile and can also play 1B, giving him defensive versatility to go with his impact bat.
Ryan has some of the best natural rhythm and bat-to-ball skills that you will see in the high school ranks. He has a knack for finding the barrel and has surprising power from RCF around. Ryan runs very well and couples his straight line speed with a quick first step to give him the defensive versatility to play both the infield and outfield. He probably profiles best as an offensive-minded 2B with an impact bat.
Colson has one of the sweetest and most effective left-handed swings in the class. He sees the ball very well and is selectively aggressive on pitches he likes. He has very quick hands with strength through contact and the ability to drive the ball to the big part of the park. As a defender Colson has dependable hands and an accurate arm across the diamond. He's extremely athletic (also a recruitable basketball player) who offers defensive versatility to go with his advanced bat.
Peter has a lean, projectable frame and an extremely quick arm. He runs his fastball up 94 mph and spins one of the better curveballs in the class. It has big bite to it and acts as an out-pitch for him. Peter also has excellent feel for his change that he throws with FB arm speed and turns it over to get some sinking/tailing action to it. There is a ton of upside here - an arm to follow closely leading up to the draft.
Irv is a high-energy right-handed pitching prospect who competes with intensity on the mound. His arm works quick and clean through release leading to consistent low 90s velocity, and touching higher. His upper 70s breaking ball has good bite and he has confidence in his changeup as his 3rd pitch. The pieces are all here to be a starter at higher levels.
Max is a solid all-around player with an advanced feel for playing the game. He anticipates well in the infield and has soft hands and a quick release allowing him to make all the necessary plays at short. His right-handed swing is short and quick, geared to line drives to all fields. Max has instincts and some gamer in him making him an appealing prospect as a premium position.
Roc is a mature, polished hitter with excellent feel for the barrel and flashes of raw power. He's aggressive in the box, swinging with intent and always looking to do damage. He is a high energy player who is a versatile defender profiling best at 2B or LF. Roc plays with confidence and has a history of success that should carry over as an impact bat at higher levels.
Mason has proven to be one of the most effective pitchers in the 2021 class. The lefty mixes in 3 pitches (FB/CB/CH) that he throws for a high volume of strikes. His 3/4 slot and varied delivery tempo make it very difficult for hitters thanks to the movement and perceived jump to his fastball. He's aggressive with that low 90s fastball on the mound and attacks hitters, working ahead and getting lots of swing and miss.
Anthony's long levers and unorthodox delivery make for very uncomfortable at bats, especially for left-handed hitters. He slings his fastball from a lower 3/4 arm slot and it jumps on hitters, reportedly touching the mid-90s at times. He throws a sweeping slider from that same slot and gets lots of empty swings from it. A northeast arm with some impressive fall outings, Anthony has become a LHP that is a high priority follow this spring.
TJ is a prospect on the rise! He's an athletic switch-hitter who has shown a knack for hitting balls out of the park in-game from both sides of the plate. He has present strength and whistles the bat through the zone with a short, quick stroke let allows him to wait and assess pitches well. TJ moves well in the OF and ultimately profiles best in LF, but it is his run-producing bat that has scouts in to see him.
With a workhorse frame (6'4"/215), athleticism (3-sport standout) and a 3-pitch arsenal Drew has the components you look for in a starting pitching prospect. He uses his leverage well in his delivery to sit in the low 90s with relative ease, and he challenges hitters aggressively with that pitch. He adds in a slurvy breaking ball and change to round out his repertoire and he adds in intelligence and game feel on the mound.
Cooper is an extremely mature hitter with a left-handed swing that has outstanding barrel accuracy. He always seems to be on time and utilizes the entire field very well. He has shown power to the gaps and has no trouble catching up to velocity. Defensively, Cooper is a versatile guy who plays both 3B and 2B well and is catching a good amount of the time this spring.
Josh plays the challenging combination of both catcher and pitcher, yet he does it well enough to make him one of the top 2-way players in the country. His 6'4" frame works well at the plate where he has some loft, leverage power mainly to LF. He is a solid defender with good flexibility behind the plate and a strong, accurate arm. That arm is on display when he jumps on the mound and sits in the low 90s with downhill plane to his fastball and good bite to his breaking ball. There is ceiling at both spots for Josh.
There is a lot of present strength in Aaron's 5'11", 205-pound frame and it shows in the way the ball comes off his bat. He has legitimate power and squares the ball up consistently allowing him to get to that power in games. Aaron is a quality athlete who has some quick-twitch fiber which serves him well at 3B where he reacts well and makes all the plays necessary.
Caiden is a LHH SS with a lean, athletic 6'3" frame and some loud tools. He has a fluid, pretty swing, and as he continues to gain strength, the power that he flashes will become a more regular part of his game. Caiden has natural actions in the infield with soft, sure hands and a good feel for the position. He has plenty of arm across the diamond and plays with a quiet confidence. The arrow is certainly pointing up for him.
Peyton is a true power arm with a strong 6'3"/200-pound frame, an intimidating presence on the mound and mid 90s velocity. He employs a modified rare back and fire delivery and is aggressive with his lively fastball. Complementing his FB is a slider that flashes some depth with 3/4 tilt in the 82-84 mph range, and a change that he throws with good arm speed and lands for strikes. Overall, this is an exciting prospect with a big arm who will continue to make noise this spring and beyond.
Eric is a polished pitching prospect with a repeatable delivery. He's a strike thrower with the ability to command his stuff to both sides of the plate and reach back for more on the fastball when he needs it. He is in control on the mound and has starter traits thanks to promising off-speed stuff and the ability to do everything without a ton of effort.
With present strength and loud tools, JD is one of the more intriguing outfield prospects in the country. The metrics are impressive: 6.44 in the 60, 96 mph exit velocity and 93 mph raw arm strength. His LH stroke generates bat speed and makes hard contact with flashes of power. He tracks balls well in the OF and his closing speed points to an ability to stay in CF at higher levels. A middle-of-the-field defender with a chance to hit at the top of an order is always appealing.
Each time we've seen Rob he has shown excellent instincts and soft hands in the infield. He's light on his feet, puts himself into position to make plays and has a quick exchange/release to allow him to finish plays across the diamond. At the plate Rob he's selectively aggressive with quick hands and he uses the whole field well. Overall, there is a lot to like in this prospect who can stick at a premium position.
A talented athlete who also excels on the basketball court, Max is an intimidating presence on the mound. His long levers and delivery combine to make it tough for hitters to get a clean look at his offerings. He has a quick arm that generates low 90s velocity, touching higher at times. His breaking ball has good tilt and there is a lot of upside for this athletic, projectable right-hander.
Matty is one of those players that seems to have a positive impact on the game every time you watch him play. He has present strength and it shows in the way he impacts the baseball. He has gap-to-gap power and he plays the game hard every time out. Defensively, he is instinctual in the OF allowing him to play all three spots, though he profiles best on a corner at higher levels.
Brandon seems to have bounced back very well from his arm surgery last year. The athletic LHP has reportedly run his fastball into the mid-90s this spring thanks to an extremely quick arm and a coordinated delivery. He complements the lively fastball with a breaking ball and change that show promise, though he mainly attacks hitters with the fastball and is having quite a bit of early season success doing it.
Satchell is an elite defender at the catching position. As a vocal leader with a high baseball IQ, he sets the tone and the pace for the game when he is behind the dish. He's flexible and an advanced receiver - the kind of guys that pitchers love to throw to. Satchell is also very good on balls the dirt and his strong, accurate arm and quick release help to shut down the opponent's running game. At the plate Satchell takes an aggressive hack and flashes some pull-side power. He generates good bat speed and has offensive upside to go with his polished defense.
The game seems to come easy to Thad. He has loud tools, but gets to them in a smooth, fluid way. He swings the bat well from both sides of the plate with quick hands and a line drive stroke, showing more present power from the left side. He is a quick-twitch athlete who ran a 6.53 in the 60 and it plays in the outfield thanks to good good instincts and a quick first step. Thad is an exciting follow as a top-of-the-order bat who can play in the middle of the field.
Jayden is one of the top defensive catchers in the entire 2021 class. He is a natural leader behind the plate with a high baseball IQ to go with the outstanding physical tools. He is both flexible and durable, and is an advanced receiver who is excellent on balls in the dirt. Jayden has a quick release and an accurate arm to complete the high level catch-and-throw profile At the plate he shows the ability to drive the ball and has an aggressive RH approach. The bloodlines and ability point to a bright future at a premium position.
Joshua is an athletic right-handed pitching prospect with a clean, quick arm. He has a coordinated delivery and that allows him to deliver low 90s velocity with limited effort. He is aggressive with his fastball and commands it well to both sides of the plate. Joshua complements the fastball with a tight slider that has late 2-plane break and acts as an out-pitch for him.
Drake is an athletic defender at SS where his range, hands and arm all play well. He is instinctual in the field with the internal clock you look for at that position. His first-step quickness helps his range defensively and pressures the defense when he's on the other side of the ball. A loud spring with the bat has made Drake a must-follow leading up to this year's draft.
James is one of those players who is just a natural hitter. He sees the ball better than most and has an outstanding feel for the barrel. His hands are strong and they show the ability to both adjust the barrel and deliver it on time. He generates very good bat speed accelerating through the zone and resulting in some jump off the bat (95 mph exit velocity). In the OF James has confident actions and reads balls off the bat well, His 6.76 speed helps him to close on balls and gives him the versatility (along with his arm strength) to play all 3 OF spots. Overall, this is an exciting prospect who will hit at high levels.
Lucas has loud overall tools and an impact bat that make him an attractive prospect. The ball jumps off his RH stroke with pull-side power already present and a solid overall feel for the barrel. He is a versatile defender who hasn't been catching long, but he shows all the tools necessary to stay there. He receives well, has feel for the game and lots of arm strength with in-game accuracy. Lucas is an intriguing follow this spring as a run-producer at a premium position.
Carson has a quick, efficient right-handed swing that results in hard line drive contact with flashes of power. He has quick hands and an accurate barrel with a mature middle-of-the-field approach. As a defender Carson has smooth actions, sure hands and an accurate arm across the diamond. As an athletic prospect with a SS profile, he will get lots of attention throughout the spring and summer.
An equally effective 2-way player as a C/RHP for most of his high school career, it looks like the mound is where Jackson's highest ceiling is found. He has a low-effort delivery that lets him sit in the low 90s and he complements the fastball with a breaking ball and change that are both quality offerings.
Max swings the bat with authority from the right side showing quick hands and serious barrel whip that translates to bat speed. the ball carries well off his bat with present power and even more to come as he continues to fill out his 6'2" frame. Max is athletic, allowing him defensive versatility. He is excellent around the bag at 1B and can play either corner OF spot as well. Overall, this is an impact bat at the next level with a high ceiling and good bloodlines.
Bryan is an impact bat with excellent feel for the barrel and raw right-handed power. He has shown the ability to catch up to velocity and there is some natural loft in his stroke that can produce long HRs to LF. We've seen exit velocities up to 97 mph and on the defensive side he has arm strength (93 mph raw) from 3B. His hands work well and he can play either corner IF spot.
Shane is a solidly-built RHP who pitches predominantly off his fastball. That pitch gets into the mid-90s and has heavy life through the zone. His best breaking ball has downer action to it and can be an out-pitch for him. Shane also has a developing change, and he throws all of his offerings from a coordinated and controlled delivery.
Creed has a presence about him on the baseball field that makes people take notice. He plays with a quiet confidence and always seems to take a loud BP, as he did at the BF Texas Showcase. His left-handed stroke works free and easy and he has pull-side power (98 mph exit velocity) with a knack for the barrel. Behind the plate Creed was 1.88 to 2B (93 mph raw arm strength) and showed sure hands receiving. Overall, a LHH catcher who swings the bat with authority is an attractive prospect.
Anson fits a tremendous profile as a switch-hitting catcher with outstanding athleticism (6.82 in the 60). He is flexible with advanced receiving skills and excellent lateral range on balls in the dirt. At the plate Anson gets some barrel whip from both sides of the plate and uses the entire field well. Overall, this is an exciting prospect at a premium position.
Daniel is a physical young prospect with a complete tool set. He swings the bat with authority from the left side with a coordinated and aggressive move through contact. He centers balls regularly and is comfortable using the middle of the field. Defensive, Daniel has a confident glove and a quick exchange and release that allows him to make plays very efficiently at SS. He can throw from multiple angles and make plays on the run with plenty of arm to stick on the left side of the diamond.
Will is in total control on the mound with an excellent 3-pitch arsenal. His delviery has excellent tempo and he attacks hitters with confidence and a high volume of strikes. He complements his fastball with a tight curveball that has bite and depth and a change that had late run thrown with fastball arm speed. Add in the athleticism of a 6.96 in the 60 and a solid LH stroke at the plate, and you have an exciting prospect with starter traits at higher levels.
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Pico can flat-out pitch. He seems to pitch well, and deep into games, every time he takes the mound. His projectable frame has long levers that work well to repeat his delivery and tunnel his three pitches well from a spot that hitters seem to struggle to pick up well. He commands his stuff well and has even more upside as he continues to fill out.
Justin is a fluid defender with the hands, range and arm to play the SS position at higher levels. He reads balls well off the bat, has active and efficient feet and has the internal clock you look for in infield prospects. Justin also has a clean right-handed stroke that results in line drive contact and occasional pull-side power. His 6'3", 180-pound frame has projection and looks ready to take on the rigors of a long season at the professional level.
Kevin has present strength on a durable frame that leads to hard contact with HR power. He is a solid defender at a premium position with a strong, accurate arm giving him a very desirable profile.
Jonathan is a talented player who put his loud tools on display in GA. His 100 mph exit velocity speaks to the bat speed he generates and the hard contact that he makes. He swings with intent at the plate and has quick hands and pull-side power. Jonathan also showed his athleticism running a 6.80 in the 60 and showing smooth, natural actions in the outfield. He closes on balls well and has sure hands with an overall look of confidence out there. He also shows the ability to make plays with his arm thanks to an efficient release, 90 mph raw arm strength and accuracy.
