Righthander Austin Williamson, like Jerzembeck, has an advanced skill set on the mound. He has further upside, but he also is polished enough to quickly take on important innings. He mixes in both a good changeup and curveball and has the profile of a future weekend starter. Vanderbilt and UCLA are close behind Arkansas in the rankings. Outfielder Kasen Wells adds another athletic, plus runner to the class. His fastball works in the upper 80s and he also mixes in a changeup, a repertoire that should get him on the mound quickly. His fastball gets up to 91 mph but has plenty of room for growth as he physically matures. Ray Velazquez has the versatility to play nearly anywhere on the diamond and is coming off a solid summer in the Futures League. 2023 Recruit Football Team Rankings Last updated on 02/27/23 at 7:22 PM CST 2023 Football Recruit Class Calculator The Chase for the Recruiting Champion powered by 247Sports Composite ALL ACC. Recruiting coordinator:Nolan CainTop recruit: Jace LaViolette, OF (No. Now, they have another premium class signed, as Bakich and Schnabel this summer were able to build on an already strong group. Pitchers: Murphy headlines a large group of recruits on the mound. Hes also a switch-hitter and can play up the middle of the infield, but his biggest impact is expected to be on the mound. Recruiting coordinator: Norberto Lopez Top recruit: Blake Cyr, SS (No. Outfielder Canon Reeder has above-average speed and uses it well on the basepaths and in the outfield. His fastball works around 90 mph, with more velocity in short stints, and he got a lot of swings and misses on his curveball. He has a solid four-pitch mix, pounds the strike zone and has a good feel for spin. The 2022 group doesnt rank quite as high, but its another strong class for the Beavers, especially after Turley came to school despite being drafted in the 19th round by the D-backs. Infielder Brant Baughcum has a long track record of success at the plate and a good feel for hitting. His fastball can get into the low 90s but his success is more about his ability to locate and mix in offspeed pitches. He is an excellent defender at first base and has enough athleticism to give him a chance as a corner outfielder. This years class is smaller and not as flashy but is a talented group. Copyright 2023 Baseball America Enterprises. He pairs it with a hard slider and there could be still more in the tank as he previously was more focused on hitting. Recruiting coordinator: Mike Baxter Top recruit: Max Clark, OF Overview: Vanderbilt last year signed the No. Listed at 6-foot-4, 230 pounds, catcher Jared Jones (215) is big and physical and has huge power potential. He then changed his commitment to Vanderbilt and will now join his older brother Nick in Nashville. Recruiting coordinator: Monte Lee Top recruit: Eli Jerzembeck, RHP (No. Revisiting the 2022 D-backs MLB draft class after the conclusion of the minor league season. Houck is an elite athlete with power potential, while Dylan Cupp is one of the best defensive middle infielders in the country. You can see that the area under the curve gets smaller both as the rating for a commit decreases and as the number of total commits for a school increases. Below is a breakdown of the top recruits and names to know in each of the best recruiting classes in the country. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports, Georgia football coach Kirby Smart during the the national championship celebration at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022.News Joshua L Jones, Sep 25, 2021; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Chris Tyree (25) returns a kick for a touchdown during the second half against the Wisconsin Badgers at Soldier Field. Infielder Fisher Ingersoll (334) is a standout athlete who was also rated as a three-star wide receiver by 247 Sports. 66) Overview: Stanfords class is small, but it held together through the draft. He has the defensive tools to play on the left side of the infield and may grow into some power as he physically matures. Hell likely settle in at second or third base in college. (Camden, NJ), Sunrise Christian Outfielder Michael Lippe is a little more physical than Dickerson but is also a righthanded hitter with a strong swing and above-average speed. Recruiting coordinator: J-Bob Thomas Top recruit: TJ Pompey, SS Overview: The Red Raiders loaded up on projectable, athletic position players in this class. 66). 7 South Carolina 115.53. Team Ranking using data only from 247Sports Player Ratings, The 247Sports Composite is a proprietary algorithm that compiles rankings and ratings listed in the public domain by the major media recruiting services, creating the industry's most comprehensive and unbiased prospect and team rankingsMore Info, Powered by innovative technology products, 247Sports employs a staff of more than 50 full time recruiting reporters and evaluators that rank and compile data on the nation's elite high school recruitsMore Info. Recruiting coordinator: Kevin McMullan Top recruit: Jack OConnor, RHP (No. Schaefer brings big upside on the mound and Tennessee has no shortage of intriguing position players in the class. Tegra Tshabola, Redshirt-Freshman. Righthander Drake Flowers has a big, projectable build at 6-foot-5, 217 pounds and a solid three-pitch mix. Recruiting coordinator: J-Bob Thomas Top recruit: Jeric Curtis, OF (No. Hes got above-average speed and the versatility to play a variety of positions. All rights reserved. His stuff isnt overpowering but he controls it well and has good feel on the mound. Recruiting coordinator: Josh Elander Top recruit: Alex Stanwich, OF (No. He can run his fastball into the low 90s and throws a lot of strikes with four pitches. He has good pitchability to go with a fastball that gets into the low 90s and a sharp slider. He has room to grow into more consistent velocity in time, to go with three promising offspeed offerings. His fastball works in the mid 90s and he mixes in a good changeup and slider. The class has an impressive depth of talent and brings difference makers to Eugene, especially among position players. They have some high-impact position players leading the way, including Winslow, who is a steady defender behind the plate. Hes made strides offensively and shows good contact skills at the plate. Class of 2023. This is the Tigers third No. Pitchers: Lefthander Nelson Keljo has a strong build at 6-foot-4, 210 pounds and can run his fastball into the low 90s, pairing it with a promising curveball. The result is that even after losing five commits on the first day of the draft, LSU still brings in more players ranked as top-500 draft prospects than any other school. He has two-way ability thanks to a fastball that gets up to 95 mph and good feel for spin, and he could contribute in both roles for the Gamecocks. Shortstop Chris Maldonado (338) was committed to Clemson before Monte Lee was fired. His fastball sits in the low 90s and he combines it with a good changeup and breaking ball. Overview: Duke last year landed the programs first ever top-10 class when it shepherded its whole recruiting class through the draft. The Badgers currently have 13 commitments in the class of 2023, but have yet to land one from a four-star talent according to 247Sports. He has plus speed, good athleticism and makes a lot of hard contact at the plate, giving him a spark plug element. Lefthander Griffin Herring stands out for his pitchability and throws a lot of strikes with his three-pitch arsenal. (Minneapolis, MN), Joliet West Additionally, you can subscribe to Baseball America's newsletter and receive all of our rankings, analysis, prospect insight & more delivered to your inbox every day. Hes a bit undersized as a pitcher but has impressive feel on the mound and gets a lot of movement on his upper-80s fastball, which he pairs with a good curveball. (Beaumont, TX), Legacy Early College He offers power at the plate and is a steady defender on the infield. Click here to get started. He throws from a three-quarters angle and his fastball works in the low 90s. His fastball sits around 90 mph, and he has good feel for his changeup. He plays aggressively, has some righthanded pop and solid speed. Like the incoming class, Rodriguez is new to Austin himself, as he was hired this summer following seven years as head coach at Baylor. Georgia Tech saw nine players move on to pro ball from last years team, leaving plenty of room for the newcomers to make an impact. Hes still filling out his 6-foot-3 frame but has offensive upside as he physically matures. Jameson Richmond, whose oldest brother Josh Richmond played for Louisville from 2008-10, has a powerful lefthanded swing and profiles as a corner infielder. While the recruiting class rankings arent finalized until the players arrive on class next fall, Arkansas now has the inside track for its first No. He also is a good hitter and could see action as a two-way player for the Cavs. Vanderbilt, which had the No. Infielder Austin Green, a junior college transfer, is a switch-hitter with a good approach at the plate. 184). Righthander Evan Siary stands out for his strike-throwing ability. 1 Georgia 224.83. 222). Hes still a bit raw on the diamond but has impressive tools. Hes focused on baseball now and brings solid lefthanded power. Infielder David Mershon is a switch-hitter with plus speed and advanced feel for the game. (Oklahoma City, OK), IMG Academy His fastball works in the upper 80s and he pairs it with a hard slider. Righthander Austin Anderson, a junior college transfer, is coming off a strong spring and has a solid three-pitch arsenal. Hitters: Stanwich has a strong, quick swing and he impacts the ball with authority. Hitters: Henry Godbout (354) came on strong this year, starting with a player of the year season as a prep star in Tennessee. Listed at 6-foot-7, 210 pounds, righthander Gabe Davis (199) has a lanky, athletic build and plenty of upside. He has a good approach at the plate and uses his plus speed well on the bases. The 247Sports Composite Breakdown. The righthanded hitter has a strong swing and makes a lot of hard contact. Recruiting coordinator:Nate ThompsonTop recruit: Mason Neville, OF (No. Hes a good athlete, receives well and has solid arm strength, all tools that play well behind the plate. 2023 ESPN Athletes. Second baseman Rikuu Nishida, a junior college transfer, is coming off a breakout summer in the Cape Cod League, where he was an all-star. (Dayton, OH), Columbus Africentric Early College Hitters: Kilen is the latest prep star from Wisconsin and he upheld his Louisville commitment despite being drafted in the 13th round by the Red Sox. (Charlotte, NC), The Skill Factory On the diamond, his big, physical frame, athleticism and raw power make for a prototypical corner outfielder. He has an easy lefthanded swing and makes a lot of hard contact. He has plus arm strength and is a solid receiver. Outfielder Lleyton Lackey is a plus runner and has exciting upside as a switch-hitter. Like Quinn, he this spring took a step forward as his velocity improved and he touched the mid 90s. He has an easy lefthanded swing, good bat-to-ball skills and above-average speed that plays well, but hell need to get stronger to reach his offensive upside. He was recruited as a running back in football and has elite speed on the diamond. Petty this summer pitched in the West Coast League and could quickly carve out a role in Lubbock. 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