Righthander Ryan Kysar and lefthander Javyn Pimentel have the stuff to contribute quickly out of the bullpen. Pitchers: Ole Miss doesn’t have a lot of pitchers in this class with premium present stuff, but the group is full of projectable strike throwers, who figure to grow into bigger roles in time. Football; Basketball; Baseball; Add New. USC also added righthanders Garrett Clark and Toby Spach, both junior college transfers. He produces good bat speed and has a chance for plus power, which he’ll need to fit the prototypical corner outfield profile. He consistently puts the bat on the ball but has surprising power for his size, adding to his impact potential at the plate. Catcher Jimmy Crooks and third baseman Brett Squires were teammates at McLennan (Texas) JC and now bring big lefthanded bats to Norman. Lefthander Kade Snell attacks hitters with a fastball-slider combination. Righthander Preston Johnson has a big frame, a four-pitch mix and can run his fastball up to 95 mph. His fastball velocity jumped into the low 90s early this spring and his curveball showed promise. Login; Account; Get Started. Righthander Travis Luensmann has a big, 6-foot-6 frame, runs his fastball up to 95 mph and throws a lot of strikes, despite a bit of a crude delivery. Outfielder Hank Thomas was an all-state basketball player in Ohio and brings that athleticism to the diamond. He has plus arm strength, is a talented receiver and has good athleticism, but he’ll need more development as a hitter. Woods may have the best upside of the group, though he still needs to grow into his 6-foot-2, 190-pound frame to get to it. Outfielder Trippe Moore is a good athlete with above-average speed who can play all three outfield positions and should hit for power. He’s committed to Oklahoma State to play quarterback (he’s rated as a three-star football recruit according to 247 Sports) and can help the Cowboys as both an infielder and pitcher. Righthander Cory Adcock throws in the low 90s with a good breaking ball and has a projectable 6-foot-3, 180-pound frame. The Baseball Observer is not a partner of or endorsed by the NCAA, NJCAA, NAIA, NWAC, CCCAA, USCAA, NCCAA conference or team. TeamFacts Basic; TeamFacts Premium; Login Menu Toggle. Listed at 6-foot-7, 210 pounds, he has an easy delivery and throws in the low 90s already. Recruiting Resources; Database Access Menu Toggle. He’s a plus runner with power potential and the defensive ability to play up the middle. The news isn’t all bad, however. Outfielder John Marant also has a large, 6-foot-5 frame that comes with big power potential. While the SEC doesn’t have the top-ranked class this year, its schools continued to recruit at a high level and account for 10 of the top 25 classes in the country. It’s the Cardinal’s first top-10 class under head coach David Esquer, who took over the program in 2017 following the retirement of Mark Marquess. Pro scouts were not as convinced about his ability to catch as they are about his bat, which may have ultimately pushed him to college. He also has opted not to play football in college after initially committing to play both sports (he was rated as a three-star running back, according to 247 Sports). He produced a solid track record as a prep player and has a good understanding of the game. His upside is significant, but there are still some rough edges to his game. Latest NJCAA (D1, D2, D3) Team Rankings Released. Righthander Theo Milas (402) pitched for the Canadian Junior National Team and his advanced pitchability helps his stuff play up. Bohrofen stands out for his athleticism and plus speed, which plays well in the outfield. Righthander CJ Weins, a junior college transfer, has a good fastball-slider combination that will play right away for South Carolina, either as a starter or reliever. Righthander Ryan Slater also has projection to go with solid strike-throwing ability and athleticism and has a chance to be a two-way player as well. Listed at 5-foot-10, 175 pounds, he’s not going to be a power hitter, but his speed will bring a different dimension to the Cowboys’ lineup. His fastball reaches 95 mph, but typically sits around 90 and he pounds the strike zone with it, his changeup and curveball. Lefthander Matthew Luna has a big, physical frame and throws from a low three-quarters arm slot that makes for a tough matchup. Righthander Jamar Fairweather has a strong frame and has been up to 95 mph but didn’t show quite that much velocity last summer. Catawba (47-14) 616: 6. Lefthander Javen Coleman doesn’t have the most overpowering stuff but has built a strong track record of performance. He’s athletic and has good catch-and-throw skills. On the mound, his fastball gets up to the mid 90s with sinking action. His loose, whippy swing and strength produce plenty of raw power and he does a good job of putting the bat on the ball. Miami’s top-ranked class snaps a nine-year streak of SEC programs topping the recruiting rankings. His above-average speed and plus arm play well in center or right field. Hitters: Outfielder Anthony Shaver (133) is tooled up and was off to a strong start to his senior season of high school before it was halted. 19, Stanford adds another talented group this year that didn’t lose a single player to the draft process. How No. Righthander Levi Wells (212) has touched 95 mph with his fastball and has a big, 12-to-6 curveball. If he can add more power as he gets stronger, he could take a significant jump. Top recruit: Christian Knapczyk, INF (No. Leave a Comment / Rankings / By TeamFacts. He throws a lot of strikes and can compete for a spot in the Bulldogs’ rotation. His breaking ball shows promise, and he could quickly find a role on the Oklahoma State staff. He has a smooth swing and barrels up a lot of balls, while also providing steady, reliable defense that could make him the Tigers’ shortstop of the future. Righthander Brooks Rice offers big upside after previously focusing more on being an infielder. Hitters: Parada is the headliner of the class and the highest rated position player in the draft not to sign. He’s got two-way ability as a shortstop and righthander. Catcher Jack Payton, whose older brother Mark is in Triple-A, is a solid defender and a good leader behind the plate. Outfielder Luke Boyers (388) is a standout running back and looks the part thanks to a strong, wiry frame to go with plus speed and athleticism. He has a big arm and can run his fastball up to 94 mph to go with a hard slider. He has an athletic, projectable frame, throws his fastball in the low 90s to go with a big curveball and changeup. He said this class stands out among the Hurricanes’ best during his long tenure in the program. He has a simple approach at the plate and fits best on the left side of the infield as a position player. Catcher Logan Paustian has strong catch-and-throw skills and his advanced defensive ability gives him a chance to play right away. Collegiate Baseball’s 2020 Pre-Season NCAA Div. Overview: Auburn has now brought five straight Top 25 classes to campus under coach Butch Thompson. Overview: After last fall landing a top-15 recruiting class, Oklahoma State has another strong group this year. Shortstop Orlando Salinas is an advanced defender who can step right into the middle of the infield for Oklahoma State. Pitchers: For the second time in four years, Florida State has the highest ranked player to make it to school, following Drew Mendoza in 2016. This is a guide to the website resources for college baseball recruiting. He has an easy, smooth lefthanded swing and the versatility to play anywhere on the infield. Find out where your favorite team is ranked in the AP Top 25, Coaches Poll, CBS Sports Ranking, or Playoff Rankings polls and rankings. Hitters: Foster has solid all-around tools and has an advanced feel for the game. Righthander Charez Butcher (323) is still a bit raw but offers big upside as well. He also has two-way potential thanks to a fastball that gets up to 93 mph with sink. 2020 Draft Class College Baseball Player Rankings by Perfect Game He’s athletic and has the tools to stay up the middle defensively for the Cardinals. He’s athletic and projectable at 6-foot-3, 195 pounds, and has an advanced changeup. His fastball sits in the upper 80s and he mixes in a tight slider. Righthander Franco Aleman (315), a Cuban native and junior college transfer, had a standout 2019 summer in the Cape Cod League, where he ranked as the No. It kept that group together through the draft, bringing a combination of immediate impact and strong depth. He’s a bit raw owing to his football background but has plus athleticism, speed and raw power and offers significant upside. Top recruit: Brandon Birdsell, RHP (No. Student-Athletesof the Week. Pitchers: Righthander Joey Hauser is a good athlete with two-way potential. He needs to smooth out some rough edges in his game but has the raw tools to work with. This year’s class brings in even more talent as the Panthers looks to break through. Hitters: Davis looks the part as a 6-foot-1, 211-pound tooled-up lefthanded hitting outfielder with premium talent. Pitchers: Texas Tech has a plethora of pitching coming in. Righthander Charlie Hurley mostly played water polo growing up but is now fully focused on baseball and offers big upside. On the mound, his fastball gets into the mid 90s and he also hits for power. The rankings are updated with each added college commitment to our database as well as updates to our national high school player rankings. Carter Graham has a strong frame and good power potential and has the look of a physical corner player. While he’s listed at 6-foot-5, 185 pounds, the lefthanded hitter has a better feel for hitting than most young players his size. As the leaders in baseball player development and college baseball recruiting, Baseball Factory instructs and scouts more than 20,000 players every year. He comes right after hitters with a fastball that reaches the low 90s, a curveball and changeup. Overview: Even after Mississippi State’s would-be bash brothers Austin Hendrick and Blaze Jordan were drafted and signed, this class has impact potential for the Bulldogs. Lefthander Colin Ahearn earns praise for his bulldog mentality and attacks hitters with a low-90s fastball. The Rebels group of position players especially gives the class a lot of upside. His fastball gets up to 97 mph and he mixes in a changeup and slider. Hitters: Halter made a jump last year and was one of Team USA’s best hitters at the World Cup. At 6-foot-2, 175 pounds, he has plenty of projection and can get his fastball into the low 90s at times. Twin righthanders Ben and Zach Joyce come to Tennessee from junior college. Colby Wilkerson is an excellent defender and has the versatility to play anywhere on the infield. For the first time in program history, Miami ranks No. Outfielder Carson Wells (341) is a much different player than his older brother, former Arizona catcher Austin Wells. Righthander Jackson Nezuh (378) didn’t join the Seminoles class until after the draft but he should be able to quickly contribute. Infielder/righthander Jack Mahoney is more advanced as a position player and probably profiles best at third base, but his long-term future may be on the mound, where he can run his fastball up to 95 mph. BA Newsletter: Get Analysis, Rankings Delivered To Your Inbox! Garrett Spikes was a three-sport star in high school who drew interest as a football recruit and was a two-time state champion wrestler. Pitchers: Righthander Jermaine Vanheyningen (330), a junior college transfer, is an imposing figure on the mound at 6-foot-7 and has the fastball to match, touching triple digits this summer in the South Florida Collegiate League. Offensively, he stands out for his hittability. He’s already big for a shortstop, but his hands and footwork are good enough to keep him on the infield. Catcher Chris Eiroa has big righthanded power that plays well. College Baseball Conference Profile (free) This email comes once a week and contains a basic college profile for a selected baseball conference. Lefthander Shawn Scott is another high-ceiling arm. Lefthander Braden Carmichael led Grayson (Texas) JC’s rotation the last two seasons. Lefthander Riley Phillips also has plenty of projection left at a listed 6-foot-4, 190 pounds. He’s faced high-end competition throughout his amateur career and has a solid track record, which should help him quickly get in TCU’s lineup. 3 Iowa in men's hoops. The Hurricanes’ class is led by a trio of players who ranked in the top 100 of the BA500 top prospects for the 2020 draft (which includes all draft-eligible players). Lefthander Cam Hill has a physical 6-foot-4 frame and pounds the zone with an upper-80s fastball. Louisville brought in a trio of junior college transfers who are expected to take on important roles in 2021. Overview: FIU brought in back-to-back Top 25 classes in 2017-18 at the outset of coach Mervyl Melendez’s tenure. Colleges are given points for each recruit based on their recruit's current high school ranking. Both figure to play an important role on the staff. Overview: Some high-end pitchers lead this class, but it’s a well-balanced group for the Horned Frogs. Infielders John Anderson and Dylan Strickland have a strong track record of hitting in Georgia’s highest high school classification and should be able to bolster the Yellow Jackets’ lineup. The ACC and Big 12 both have five classes ranked. His velocity has been on the rise over the last year and he can run his fastball up to 94 mph. 277). Ondina is a premium defensive shortstop with soft hands, a plus arm and above-average speed. He has a loose, easy swing and is growing into more power as his bat speed improves. Catcher Alek Boychuk (259) has played at a high level for a long time, dating back to playing for USA Baseball’s 12U National Team in 2014. 2020 Top 350 College Prospect Rankings Righthander Jared Glenn has a projectable 6-foot-4 frame and an upper-80s fastball. As a position player, he has good infield actions and projects to hit for solid power. He gets to his raw power well thanks to a simple, repeatable swing that should help him quickly get in the Razorbacks’ lineup. He’ll need to get stronger to reach his offensive ceiling, but it makes for an intriguing package. Lefthander Nelson Berkwich (387) and righthander Miles Garrett are undersized but have solid stuff. He’s a pure power pitcher with a fastball that’s been up to 98 mph and a hard, upper-80s slider, both of which he can throw for strikes. His fastball gets up to 96 mph and he pairs it with a sharp, biting slider, while also mixing in a changeup and curveball. 1,661 Connections: JUCO: 103. Marcus Brown has the versatility to play anywhere on the infield and is a solid defender. Righthander Cade Smith (456) is a bit undersized but pounds the zone with a fastball that can get up to the mid 90s, a breaking ball and a changeup. California is next with 18, and Georgia, Missouri, and West Virginia tie for third with 14 each. Both have impactful bats and some versatility, which should help them carve out a role in the lineup. He needs to refine his strike throwing and breaking ball, but the raw tools are there to work with. Offensively, his swing is geared toward contact and making the most of his speed, but he has surprising pop, making for a dynamic overall package. Catcher Garrett Guillemette has good catch-and-throw skills and packs some punch in his righthanded bat. native is an above average athlete that projec… Overview: The Commodores last fall landed their record sixth top-ranked recruiting class thanks to a star-studded freshman class that arrived in Nashville. Righthander Carson Swilling (327) also attacks batters with a good fastball-curveball combination. Top recruit: Nolan McLean, RHP/SS (No. See college baseball rankings, scouting reports, video, stats, stories and analysis for Division I, Division II, Division III college baseball teams. Outfielder/righthander Grayson Moore (251) has true two-way potential thanks to some power in his bat and a good fastball-breaking ball combination. Gino DiMare is entering his third season as Miami’s head coach after 19 years as an assistant coach under Jim Morris. D2 Baseball 2016 D2 Baseball World Series: Round 1 Preview. Where to Find Division 2 Baseball Colleges . Lefthander Wyatt Crowell throws from a low three-quarters arm slot, making for a difficult at-bat. Righthander Brandon Johnson, a junior college transfer, saw his velocity spike this spring, getting his fastball into the mid 90s to go with a good slider. He has quick hands at the plate and sprays line drives to all fields, but he has a smaller frame and questions about his ultimate offensive impact helped push him to college. Gonzalez has all the tools to develop into an excellent defender. His fastball sits in the low 90s with angle and running action that makes it tough to square up and has been up to 96 mph, while his slider was one of the best of any high school pitcher in the draft class. Hitters: Kellum Clark has impressive offensive potential and ranked as a top-300 draft prospect before formally removing his name from the event. The competition this year for spots throughout the Top 25 was fierce, owing to the five-round draft. Outfielder Chad Born has a good feel for the barrel and produces good bat speed but is still developing his power. He’s a very good athlete, runs well and keeps his bat in the zone a long time, allowing him to barrel up balls. Righthander Orlando Hernandez is the son of the former big leaguer of the same name and he has his father’s leg kick, though he doesn’t use it all the time. Righthander Lebarron Johnson (319) was originally committed to Florida and didn’t join Texas’ class until after the draft. Overview: This class isn’t as big as Ole Miss’ 2019 group that ranked No. With a good defender with a big arm Oklahoma rebuilds its rotation after losing its top three starters to draft. Moore ( 251 ) has touched 95 mph, but it ’ s strong... 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