Written By: Austin Farmer & Milton Dauber
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1. Elijah Green- OF- IMG Academy (FL)- Height: 6’3- Weight: 225lbs- Bat: R- Throw: R
| HIT | PWR | SPD | FIELD | ARM |
| 55 | 60 | 70 | 60 | 60 |
Elijah is the son of former NFL tight end Eric Green. He is one of the best overall athletes in his grad class, and is extremely physically mature for his age. He has a ton of strength that allows him to generate excellent bat speed and produce 97 EV+ every single time he barrels up the ball. There is a bit of a concern about some swing and miss in Green’s swing, as he does occasionally get over aggressive and will expand the zone. However, as he matures as a hitter he should be able to cut down a bit on the swing and miss. Green has plus plus speed (6.16 60 runner) which allows him to steal a lot of bases, and helps him defensively. Green covers a lot of ground in the OF and should be able to stick in CF once he reaches pro ball. He has plus arm strength from the OF with good accuracy to his throws. He has an extremely high baseball IQ as well as a restless drive. Green is the type of player that will spark plug his team and can make an impact in every single aspect of the game.
Written by: Milton Dauber (@MiltonDauber)
2. Brooks Lee- SS- Cal Poly- Height: 6’2- Weight: 195- Bat: S- Throw: R
| HIT | PWR | SPD | FIELD | ARM |
| 70 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 55 |
Lee is an exciting prospect out of Cal Poly. After hitting .342 as a sophomore with 10 homeruns, he continued his success in the Cape Cod League with a .405/.432.667/1.099 slash line while belting six homers during the summer. Lee has impressive bat control looking to put the ball in play rather than sell out for homeruns, but possesses enough strength that 20+ bombs isn’t unrealistic. Lee does look more comfortable hitting from the left side, and is able to read pitches better compared to hitting righty. Expect Lee to go top five overall this July.
Written by: Austin Farmer (@AustinF0421)
3. Cam Collier- 3B- Chipola Junior College (FL)- Height: 6’2- Weight: 210lbs Bat: L- Throw: R
| HIT | PWR | SPD | FIELD | ARM |
| 60 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 60 |
Cam is the son of former MLB UTL Lou Collier. He is one of the most mature and professional level hitters for his age. He is extremely relaxed and has a fluid swing at the plate. His bat to ball skills are uncanny as he shows a high level approach against top competition, which causes him to have a very low K rate. While he is definitely more of a contact over power hitter, he has shown the sporadic ability to hit for refined power to all fields. Collier should develop league average power as he gets stronger. Cam was originally a 2023 prep grad. However, he forewent his senior year, graduated earlier and is playing ball this spring in the D1 JUCO ranks at Chipola JC (FL). While he is only an around average defender at 3B, Collier does have a plus arm across the diamond.
Written by: Milton Dauber (@MiltonDauber)
4. Jacob Berry- INF- LSU- Height: 6’0 Weight: 210- Bat: S- Throw: R
| HIT | PWR | SPD | FIELD | ARM |
| 60 | 60 | 35 | 45 | 50 |
When Jay Johnson left Arizona for LSU, infielder Jacob Berry decided to follow him to Baton Rouge. He’s a switch hitter who possesses both a plus hit and power tool. He crushed Pac-12 as a True Freshman, and will be a draft eligible sophomore this coming season with the Tigers. Berry could rise a bit by the time the draft starts if he crushes SEC pitching as well. As a freshman, Berry showed the ability to hit for both average and power. He could end up a finalist for the prestigious Gold Spikes Award in 2022.
Written by: Austin Farmer (@AustinF0421)
5. Brock Porter- RHP- Orchard Lake St. Mary’s Prep (MI)- Height: 6’4 Weight: 200 Bat: R Throw: R
| FB | CB | SL | CH | Control |
| 70 | 50 | 55 | 60 | 45 |
While Dylan Lesko has the throne as the best prep pitcher for the 2022 draft, Brock Porter will be a great pick as he possesses a fastball that touched 98 at the 2021 All-American game with rpms already recorded up to 2500+. He can blow his fastball by hitters pounding it up in the zone, He will have to hit the corners more though as he continues to develop. His curveball needs more consistent depth to it, but he has produced rpms into the 2200s. His best off-speed is his changeup that has significant velo difference with his fastball and can deceive hitters easily.
Written by: Austin Farmer (@AustinF0421)
6. Kevin Parada- C- Georgia Tech- Height: 6’1- Weight: 195- Bat: L- Throw: R
| HIT | PWR | SPD | FIELD | ARM |
| 50 | 55 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
Parada had an outstanding freshman season at the plate showing a knack for hitting for both average and power as he hit .318 with 20 doubles and nine homeruns. The Californian will be a draft eligible sophomore in this year’s draft and performance could impact his stock a great deal as he’s presently hitting .362/.451/.746/1.196 with 26 bombs. His swing isn’t all that aggressive, and he does present strong pull side power, but has shown the ability to hit opposite field homers. At the next level, he’s going to have to implement his lower body in his swing more in order to catch up to higher velo, but the power is there. When it’s all said and done, he could end up a projectable middle-of-the-order bat.
Written by: Austin Farmer (@AustinF0421)
7. Gavin Cross- OF- Virginia Tech- Height: 6’3- Weight: 210 lbs- Bat: L- Throw: L
| HIT | PWR | SPD | FIELD | ARM |
| 55 | 50 | 55 | 50 | 50 |
Cross led the CNT in batting average this past summer after a superb spring at Virginia Tech that saw him receive All-ACC and All-American honors after slashing .345/.415/.621. He showed a little less power this summer for the CNT with wood, which raises concerns about his power projection as he enters pro ball. While Cross has a mechanically sound swing, there is some concern over his strikeout and contact rates as his approach is not as refined as some of the other college bats. However, he is by far the hottest college bat coming into the season and he could find himself being taken in the middle part of the first round, if he continues to hit. Cross doesn’t offer too much defensively. While he is currently slated as a CF he will likely move to the corners in pro ball.
Written by: Milton Dauber (@MiltonDauber)
8. Brandon Barriera- LHP- American Heritage (FL)- Height: 6’1- Weight: 170lbs Bat: L- Throw: L
| FB | SL | CH | CB | Control |
| 60 | 55 | 55 | 45 | 60 |
Barriera has some of the best command among prep pitchers. He works his FB 91-94mph and will touch 95/96mph. While he does not have a crazy amount of run or explosive velo to his FB, his pinpoint command on the pitch allows him to freeze a lot of hitters especially on the lower corners of the zone. Barriera’s best secondary offering is his CH which he throws with excellent arm speed and tunneling that creates great deception. Barriera throws 2 different breakers: a sidespin SL and a CB with 1/7 shape. His primary breaker is his SL that he throws in the 80-83mph range with solid command. While he does not throw his CB often it is possible the pitch could develop into an around average offering that serves as a different look for hitters.
Written by: Milton Dauber (@MiltonDauber)
9. Jace Jung- 2B- Texas Tech- Height: 6’0- Weight: 205lbs- Bat: L- Throw: R
| HIT | PWR | SPD | FIELD | ARM |
| 50 | 60 | 40 | 45 | 45 |
Jace is the younger brother of Ranger’s prospect Josh Jung. The one tool most scouts can agree on with Jung is his power. He offers advanced refined power to all fields that he has consistently shown at Texas Tech, The Cape, and the CNT. There are some valid questions to how Jung’s swing mechanics will affect his hitting in pro ball. He has a unique hand set up where the bat is almost parallel to the ground. While his swing is highly productive in getting his barrel to pitches belt high and above, he may struggle to square balls in the lower part of the zone. Many evaluators believe that he will likely shift from 2B over to 1B once he gets to pro ball.
Written by: Milton Dauber (@MiltonDauber)
10. Brock Jones- OF- Stanford- Height: 6’0 Weight: 195 Bat: L Throw: L
| HIT | PWR | SPD | FIELD | ARM |
| 50 | 60 | 60 | 50 | 45 |
The Fresno native had a monster sophomore season that saw him blast 18 bombs for Stanford in 2021. Three of those homeruns came in a Super Regionals game that helped send the Cardinals to the College World Series. Jones’ has struggled , but he knows how to adjust his swing so he can barrel up the ball and drive it out of the park. He’s an athletic specimen, having been clocked in the 4.1s from the left side of the plate and has some of the best power in college baseball.
Written by: Austin Farmer (@AustinF0421)
11. Jackson Ferris- LHP- IMG Academy (FL)- Height: 6’3 Weight: 200 Bat: L Throw: L
| FB | CB | CH | Control |
| 70 | 55 | 60 | 50 |
Jackson Ferris is a southpaw who could end up going higher in the draft than people think with a strong spring at IMG Academy. His fastball has hit 97 and has a reported rpm on it up to 2600 with running life. His curveball has nice, late break to it and can throw hitters off balance. He has a legitimate three pitch mix and what’s most impressive about this lefty prep pitcher is that his best off-speed pitch is his changeup. He uses it to miss a lot of bats and it’s hard to read the pitch with his low quarters arm slot.
Written by: Austin Farmer (@AustinF0421)
12. Mikey Romero- SS/2B – Orange Lutheran (CA)- Height: 6’1- Weight: 175lbs Bat: L- Throw: R
| HIT | PWR | SPD | FIELD | ARM |
| 55 | 45 | 55 | 55 | 50 |
Romero shows a pretty mature approach at the plate for his age. He generates a lot of bat speed with little effort and keeps his barrel through the zone for a long time. He has the makeup to be an above average hitter who sprays line drives to all fields. Romero currently has a decently skinny frame and lacks any consistent power. However, he has the room to add a lot of strength and should develop around slightly below average to average power. Romero has really impressed scouts defensively as his soft hands help him to have a quick and efficient transfer on his throws. While Romero does possess excellent accuracy to his throws, he lacks arm strength. However, like with his power, it should develop to be around average as he adds strength to his frame. His future at SS is a bit fringey due to his arm strength, with that said he has the defensive instincts to easily move over to 2B and play above average defense.
Written by: Milton Dauber (@MiltonDauber)
13. Blade Tidwell- RHP- Tennessee- Height: 6’4- Weight: 200- Bat: R- Throw: R
| FB | CB | SL | CH | Control |
| 70 | 50 | 55 | 55 | 50 |
Tidwell is a draft eligible sophomore who already has a lot of innings under his belt as an SEC starting pitcher. He showed success as a freshman, tossing 98.2 innings while winning 10 games. His fastball can reach 99 mph and sits 94-97. He’s got deception in his changeup and his above-average slider gives him a legitimate three pitch mix. His curveball needs further development and more spin to it for it to be more effective at the next level but it is still effective enough to be big league average.
Written by: Austin Farmer (@AustinF0421)
14. Noah Schultz- LHP- Oswego East (IL)- Height: 6’9- Weight: 225 lbs- Bat: L- Throw: L
| SL | FB | CH | Control |
| 60 | 55 | 45 | 45 |
Schultz’s best pitch is a sweeping SL that he throws in the high 70’s, that grades out as plus. The pitch has a frisbee break to it and garners a very high spin rate of around 3,000 rpm. The pitch also serves as a highly effective swing and miss pitch. Schultz does not have an overpowering FB as he sits 89-92mph and will touch 93/94. There is still some room for him to gain velo as he grows into his tall lanky frame. Even though his velo may not currently light up the radar gun, he has a loose arm and generates uber high BAUER units that will still get him some late swings and misses. Schultz will also mix in a CH occasionally, but has yet to show a consistent feel for the pitch. There are some obvious concerns as pitchers of Schultz height usually lack athleticism, struggle with command and are prone to injury. However, Schultz may be the exception as he shows some athleticism on the mound with a low injury risk delivery.
Written by: Milton Dauber (@MiltonDauber)
15. Cade Doughty- 3B- LSU- Height: 6’1- Weight: 195lbs- Bat: R- Throw: R
| HIT | PWR | SPD | FIELD | ARM |
| 55 | 55 | 55 | 50 | 55 |
Doughty shows advanced rhythm and timing in his mechanics at the plate. He has a natural feel for the barrel and is very hitterish. He is always producing quality at bats and will likely hit for a pretty solid average at the next level. While his power is still a bit on the raw side, he has shown the ability to consistently rack up XBHs. Defensively Doughty has the tools to stick at 3B. He has been inconsistent at times with routine plays, however he has made some truly remarkable highlight reel plays. He has shown improvements since he was a prepster defensively, so there is reason to believe he should play a solid 3B at the next level. What makes Doughty stand out has been his development track, as he is leaps and bounds above where he was as a prep player. If he continues to develop on the same track, he could become a real steal in this draft.
Written by: Milton Dauber (@MiltonDauber)
16. Robby Snelling- LHP- McQueen HS (NV)- Height: 6’3- Weight: 220lbs- Bat: R- Throw: L
| FB | CB | CH | Control |
| 55 | 55 | 45 | 55 |
Besides excelling on the diamond, he is a 4-star Line Backer on the gridiron. If Snelling honors his commitment to LSU, he will be playing both baseball and football. He usually sits 89-93mph with his FB, but has run it up as high as 97mph. He works the bottom portion of the zone well with his FB, however he will overthrow at times and his command will falter. His best pitch may be his CB. He throws his CB in the mid 70’s, it has a slurvy shape at times and will get some occasional late vertical bite. The pitch is a very productive swing and miss pitch for him, and he should be able to develop the ability to throw it for strikes. He will mix in a CH occasionally that he has shown some feel for, but currently lacks control and deception with the pitch. While Snelling is not the most refined pitcher in the prep draft class, what makes him an interesting draft prospect is his physical potential. Athleticism is a huge key for developing pitchers, the fact that he already has that working for him, from football, is a huge plus.
Written by: Milton Dauber (@MiltonDauber)
17. Chase DeLauter- OF- James Madison University (VA)- Height: 6’5- Weight: 235lbs- Bat: L- Throw: L
| HIT | PWR | SPD | FIELD | ARM |
| 40 | 60 | 55 | 50 | 60 |
DeLauter made a name for himself after excellent performances for JMU in the spring, and then being one of the best hitters in the Cape Cod League this past summer where he slashed .298/.397/.589. DeLauter had an impressively low SO rate of 14.5% in the Cape. With that said, that number could double in pro ball. DeLauter has some mechanical flaws to his swing that could see him struggle against pro level LHP CHs and breaking balls low in the zone. While he won’t be the same level of contact hitter once he gets to pro ball, the power projects to be a plus tool for him. DeLauter has a huge strong frame. Everytime he catches the barrel, you can expect a 100+ EV. He moves decently well due to a tick above average speed. He has plus arm strength from the OF, which could end up landing him a permanent spot in RF where his offensive profile fits as well.
Written by: Milton Dauber (@MiltonDauber)
18. Termarr Johnson- SS- Mays HS (GA)- Height: 5’10 Weight: 175 Bat: L Throw: R
| HIT | PWR | SPD | FIELD | ARM |
| 60 | 55 | 60 | 55 | 50 |
Johnson might possibly be the most famous prep star for the 2022 draft that isn’t named Druw Jones. Going into his senior season, the Atlanta native had yet to commit, but surprised everyone when he announced his commitment to Arizona State on a Perfect Game podcast in May. His bat has impressed all throughout his journey leading into the draft and projects as a plus bat with above-average power. Johnson has outstanding bat speed and sometimes swings ahead of pitches as he looks to crush the ball. There’s loft in his swing with the ability to make consistent contact, but at times, it appears as though he’s hunting for homeruns.
Written by: Austin Farmer (@AustinF0421)
19. Ian Ritchie Jr- RHP- Bainbridge HS (WA)- Height: 6’2- Weight: 195lbs- Bat: R- Throw- R
| FB | CB | SL | CH | Control |
| 60 | 55 | 50 | 40 | 50 |
Ritchie’s best pitch is his FB which sits consistently at 92-95mph and he will run it up to 96mph. He has shown the ability to command his FB on both sides of the plate for strikes. He has an above average BAUER unit to his FB and gets a ton of swings and misses to it up in the zone. He generates velocity pretty easily and should develop some more velo as he gets stronger and develops. His best secondary offering is a CB that he has been very comfortable throwing. His CB has a high spin rate of near 3,000rpm and will generate some filthy vertical break. He can throw the pitch for strikes or swings and misses, however he has been known to hang the pitch, which good hitters have barreled up. He has also been known to throw a different unique breaking ball in a low 80’s SL. While not as nasty as his CB, his SL has some solid horizontal depth to it and can serve as a usable swing and miss pitch. Ritchie will also throw a CH but has yet to show a feel for the pitch.
Written by: Milton Dauber (@MiltonDauber)
20. Daniel Susac- C/1B- University of Arizona- Height: 6’4- Weight: 215lbs- Bat: R- Throw: R
| HIT | PWR | SPD | FIELD | ARM |
| 45 | 60 | 45 | 45 | 60 |
Daniel is the younger brother of former MLB backstop, Andrew Susac. Susac’s value comes a lot from the latent raw power present in his offensive profile. Susac is a big strong kid who generates power with ease and no effort. There is some definite swing and miss to his swing, but with that said, when he does make contact he is pretty consistently catching barrels and driving the ball deep in the air pullside-middle. Susac does have some value defensively that comes from plus arm strength from behind the plate, however the accuracy on his throws are not always consistent and he moves poorly behind the plate. There is also a decent amount of concern about Susac’s receiving abilities. For this reason, many evaluators believe he will eventually shift over to 1B.
Written by: Milton Dauber (@MiltonDauber)
21. Zach Neto- UTL- Campbell University (NC) – Height: 6’0- Weight: 185lbs- Bat: R- Throw: R
| HIT | PWR | SPD | FIELD | ARM |
| 55 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 55 |
Neto may be one of the most underrated players in this draft class. After ripping up the Big South Conference in the spring, he went on to have an impressive showing in the Cape, slashing .304/.439/.587. Neto’s hit tool is above average and he should develop league average power. He has an advanced plate approach, and super relaxed and fluid mechanics. His track record of hitting against quality pitching is a bit limited, however his performance in the Cape is a positive sign. Neto offers a lot of defensive versatility as he played every single INF position in 2021. He is a primary SS who may be able to stick at the position due to an above average Baseball IQ. Worst case scenario, he should be able to move over to 2B without much problem.
Written by: Milton Dauber (@MiltonDauber)
22. Jordan Beck- OF- Tennessee- Height: 6’3- Weight: 225- Bat: R- Throw: R
| HIT | PWR | SPD | FIELD | ARM |
| 45 | 60 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
Beck is a powerfully built, athletic outfielder who does incredible damage at the plate. He consistently hits deep fly balls and crushed a towering homer that hurt everyone’s ears at the 2022 Shriners College Classic. He does swing with loft and intent to get the ball in the air, which can cause him to get under pitches at times. However, he will be more known for his homeruns than batting average. Beck will provide plenty of run production for whichever team that picks him up.
Written by: Austin Farmer (@AustinF0421)
23. Walter Ford- RHP- Pace (FL)- Height: 6’3- Weight: 200lbs- Bat: R- Throw: R
| FB | SLRV | CH | Control |
| 60 | 60 | 45 | 50 |
Ford will be the youngest player in this entire draft. Ford reclassified up a year to the 2022 prep class, after an utterly dominant summer on the showcase circuit. He has been up to 97 and sits in the 91-95mph range. He has explosive life to his FB with an extremely high BAUER unit. He does a pretty decent job with staying out of the middle of the zone with his FB, and should garner better command as he gets older. He also has a plus breaking pitch in a slurve that gets some nasty late two plane bite to it. He can occasionally flip one over for strikes, however he primarily uses the pitch up in the count for swings and misses. We have yet to really see Ford show off a CH, however his makeup and development make it reasonable that he should develop at least some feel for a CH. If a team bets big on Ford’s development they could win big time with a top tier pitching prospect.
Written by: Milton Dauber (@MiltonDauber)
24. Tristan Smith- RHP- Boiling Springs (SC)- Height: 6’2- Weight: 200- Bat: R- Throw: R
| FB | CB | CH | Control |
| 55 | 60 | 50 | 50 |
Tristan Smith has one of the better curveballs for the 2022 prep class while possessing a 96-mph fastball. There’s a lot of depth to the curve with 12/6 break and high RPMs already Smith uses it as a put away pitch. The southpaw pitches from a mid-3/4s arm slot and repeats his mechanics and doesn’t display much effort in his delivery. At times, his arm angle can give away pitches and he will need to implement some kind of deceptive mechanism to prevent hitters from reading what pitches are coming.
Written by: Austin Farmer (@AustinF0421)
25. Jayson Jones- 3B- Braswell (TX)- Height: 6’2 Weight: 190 Bat: R Throw: R
| HIT | PWR | SPD | FIELD | ARM |
| 45 | 60 | 55 | 50 | 60 |
Jayson Jones is a powerfully built infielder who’s already registered exit velos up to 105 mph with a wood bat. He’s got some loft in his swing and has the ability to drive the ball the other way. There’s swing-and-miss with his bat, but he has good enough pitch recognition that he will be able to draw walks. Defensively, Jones will move to third long term as he gets bigger. He’s been clocked at 93 mph already and makes strong accurate throws. Most of Jones’ value will come from his ability to hit 30+ bombs a season potentially. He’s been clocked as low as 6.59 for his 60, giving him plus speed times, but as he continues to develop, he will lose a step.
Written by: Austin Farmer (@AustinF0421)
26. Druw Jones- OF- Wesleyan HS (GA)- Height: 6’3- Weight: 180lbs- Bat: R- Throw: R
| HIT | PWR | SPD | FIELD | ARM |
| 40 | 55 | 70 | 60 | 60 |
Druw is the son of former MLB All-Star, Andruw Jones. He has garnered a lot of comparisons to his father by scouts from all over the industry. Jones looks to have inherited the defensive skills and speed that helped his dad win 10 Gold Gloves. Druw possesses elite raw speed (6.3 60 runner) and has excellent athleticism. He gets great jumps and takes superb routes in the OF. He also has a plus arm from the OF as he has solid arm strength, with great accuracy and carry to his throws. He plays the OF already at a level years beyond his age. Druw has a lot of problems mechanically with his swing, which is very upper body dominated. Over the summer showcase circuit, Jones’ quality of contact was all over the place. While his speed did help him leg out some base hits on GBs, he struggled to consistently barrel up against good pitching. When he has barrelled up, Jones has shown some above average raw power to the pullside. There is a lot of swing and miss to his swing as well.
Written by: Milton Dauber (@MiltonDauber)
27. Sterlin Thompson- OF- University of Florida- Height: 6’4- Weight: 185lbs- Bat: L-Throw: R
| HIT | PWR | SPD | FIELD | ARM |
| 55 | 50 | 45 | 50 | 50 |
Thompson is a draft eligible sophomore. He was looked at by MLB teams coming out of HS in 2020, however with the shortened nature of that Draft he ultimately ended up at UF. In 2021, he earned Freshman All SEC honors, but many felt like he had much more potential to show with the bat. This year Thompson has shown that potential by slashing .357/.451/.576 with 10 HRs in 210 ABs heading into the SEC tournament. He has an ultra smooth lefty stroke and has mashed against the top arms in the SEC. He does not strike out often and consistently hits hard line drives pullside-middle, and has shown the ability to hit the ball the other way when needed. While he does hit RHPs slightly better, he handles himself well against LHPs which should keep in the lineup every day at the next level. He has some solid power to LF and CF, with the ability to add some more power as he has the room to add strength to his frame. There’s a lot to love about Thompson’s offensive profile, as he continues to show improvements every time he steps up to the plate. He has a decent base level of athleticism, as he played a lot of SS in HS, which helps him to play an average defensive OF. He will be regulated to the corners, as he is not equipped to play CF. His future as a prospect is going to be determined by his continued ability to be a quality top of the order bat.
Written by: Milton Dauber (@MiltonDauber)
28. Jaden Noot- RHP- Sierra Canyon- Height: 6’4- Weight: 235lbs- Bat: R- Throw: R
| FB | CB | CH | Control |
| 60 | 55 | 40 | 45 |
Noot sits 91-93/94mph with his FB and will occasionally get up to 95mph. He has a lot of room to add velo due to how he generates velo with a very low intent delivery. When you combine that with his extra large strong frame, it bodes well for future projection on his FB. He will get a little bit of arm side run to his FB, but it can get a bit flat at times. He also throws a borderline plus pitch in his CB that he throws in the 74-78mph range with a sharp 12-6 break that hitters can’t seem to pick up. Noot will throw a CH occasionally, but the pitch does not offer too much value. He is more of a thrower than he is a pitcher, and will need to develop better command on the corners and stay out of the middle of the plate.
Written by: Milton Dauber (@MiltonDauber)
29. Carter Young- SS- Vanderbilt- Height: 6’0 Weight: 180 Bat: S Throw: R
| HIT | PWR | SPD | FIELD | ARM |
| 45 | 55 | 50 | 55 | 50 |
There is a serious concern about Carter Young’s swing-and-miss that could affect his draft value. Young has developed enough pop in his bat that 25-29 homers in the bigs doesn’t seem unrealistic, but the big question mark is his ability to hit the ball consistently. Carter’s numbers aren’t all that impressive this spring, but there’s enough athleticism in his game and he’s got a shot to stick at short as he’s an above-average fielder with range and the ability to make tough plays. It’s hard not to think what kind of player he could develop into.
Written by: Austin Farmer (@AustinF0421)
30. Gabriel Hughes- RHP- Gonzaga University-Height: 6’5- Weight: 225lb- Bat: R- Throw: R
| FB | CB | SL | CH | Control |
| 60 | 50 | 50 | 45 | 55 |
Hughes has had a lot of helium to his draft stock as he has come out of nowhere to be Top 5 across D1 in SOs and lead Gonzaga to one of its best seasons in school history. Hughes’ best pitch is a FB that will regularly sit 94-96mph with some sink, and has the ability to consistently touch 96/97. He commands his FB extremely well gloveside and works the pitch outside to RHHs often. He gets a fair amount of swings and misses to his FB, but his ability to spot up on the outside corner allows him to consistently generate ground balls. He offers 2 unique breaking balls in a low 80’s CB and a mid- high 80’s SL. His CB offers a bit more potential as it has a sharper break and will more regularly generate swings and misses. However, Hughes relies heavily on his SL, especially against LHHs where the pitch cuts in on their hands late to produce some awkward swings. He will also mix in a CH that is usable, but does not offer much in projectability. Hughes is noticeably very poised and confident on the mound, this allows him to have above average command and control. He hits his spots well around the zone, and should develop to throw a lot of strikes at the next level.
Written by: Milton Dauber (@MiltonDauber)
31. Cooper Hjerpe- LHP- Oregon State- Height: 6’3- Weight: 200- Bat: L- Throw: L
| FB | SL | CH | Control |
| 55 | 60 | 50 | 50 |
Hjerpe pitches from a low 3/4s arm slot, almost coming at batters from a side arm delivery. There’s plenty of deception that’s generated and he places his pitches down in the zone. His fastball sits in the low 90s, topping out at 95. Hjerpe repeats his mechanics well and has the build of a starter. The slider is his best pitch that has sharp bite to it that can throw hitters off balance.
Written by: Austin Farmer (@AustinF0421)
32. Roman Anthony – OF- Marjory Stoneman Douglas (FL)- Height: 6’3- Weight: 195lbs- Bat: L- Throw: R
| HIT | PWR | SPD | FIELD | ARM |
| 45 | 60 | 60 | 50 | 50 |
Roman had one of best power hitting performances among the prep bats on the 2021 showcase circuit. He hit a mammoth HR that left his bat at 105 EV and traveled 450 ft at Coors Field during the MLB HS All-Star Game. He has some of the best raw power among the prep bats. He creates a lot of loft to his swing and takes aggressive hacks looking to do damage to the ball. This has come with some swing and miss especially against the CH. Anthony does possess plus speed, however, he probably won’t steal too many bags. With this said, his speed helps him in the OF where he has steady and average defense. He has solid arm strength, however he does take a lot of time to get rid of the ball. Due to his speed Anthony should be able to move around the OF quite easily if needed to.
Written by: Milton Dauber (@MiltonDauber)
33. Chase Shores- RHP- Midland Legacy (TX)- Height: 6’8 Weight: 250 Bat: R Throw: R
| FB | CB | SL | CH | Control |
| 60 | 45 | 55 | 55 | 45 |
The state of Texas has a history of producing fireballers from both the prep and college rankings and Chase Shores out of Midland Legacy HS is no exception. He has a massive frame and has grown three inches while gaining almost 100 pounds since his freshman season. His fastball hits 97 mph and he can throw hitters off balance with his breaking stuff. His curveball needs more depth to it, and might be a hittable pitch in the future, but his slider and changeup give him a legitimate three pitch mix to go along with his fastball.
Written by: Austin Farmer (@AustinF0421)
34. Connor Prielipp- LHP- Alabama- Height: 6’2- Weight: 170- Bat: L Throw: L
| FB | CB | CH | Control |
| 60 | 70 | 60 | 55 |
Despite Tommy John already under his belt, Prielipp still cracks the list as a top 50 draft prospect. His fastball hits 95 mph and has late, running life to it that it upticks his grade to plus. Prielipp’s slider is the best in the draft class, with so much depth and spin to it and tops out at 89. While he might not have number one overall consideration anymore due to injury, there’s a lot of long term potential with Prielipp once he’s fully recovered.
Written by: Austin Farmer (@AustinF0421)
35. Kumar Rocker-RHP- Height: 6’5- Weight: 245lbs Bat: R- Throw: R
| SL | FB | CH | CB | Control |
| 70 | 60 | 55 | 50 | 45 |
Rocker has some of the highest upside, but also the largest bust risk of any one in this draft class. Rocker was selected 10th overall by the Mets in 2021. The Mets and Rocker failed to reach a contract agreement as there were sizable medical concerns about the health of his shoulder and elbow. Rocker’s best pitch is a mid 80’s SL, which he can throw in any count, and in any location. The pitch gets a late horizontal bite and some vertical depth to it and misses barrels. Rocker usually sits 93-96mph with his FB, and has run it up to as high as 99mph. However, his velo fluctuates and his N/S control with his FB is erratic at times. Rocker also features a CH which is above average and has shown some nice arm side fade to it at times, however he will occasionally overthrow his CH. Rocker will also throw a CB that gets a fair amount of pure vertical break to it. While his overall command is very hit or miss, he has shown that with some development he can live more on the corners.
Written by: Milton Dauber (@MiltonDauber)
36. Parker Messick-LHP- Florida State University- Height: 6’0- Weight: 225lbs- Bat: L- Throw: L
| CH | FB | SL | CB | Control |
| 55 | 50 | 50 | 45 | 55 |
Messick has dominated ever since he got to campus in Tallahassee, and has been especially dominant this year. He is top 5 in the entire nation for Ks and has a legitimate shot at winning the Golden Spikes Award. Messick has a very mature makeup on the mound with a legitimate 3 pitch mix. His best pitch is his CH which he throws in the low 80’s with great arm speed and late drop to the pitch. It is extremely hard to see the CH out of his hand at times, due to how well it plays off his FB. Messick’s FB usually sits 90-93mph and he will usually get up to 94mph. While he flashes good command of the pitch, it is hardly overpowering and projects to be an average offering. Messick’s SL has gotten a lot of attention due to his improvement of the pitch. He throws it in the 81-83mph with a tight cutterish break to it. The pitch has garnered a decent amount of whiffs low in the zone, and he has shown the ability to land it for strikes fairly often. He will also mix in a high 70’s CB on rare occasions, and does not show too much potential with the pitch. He is around the zone with all his pitches and induces a lot of swings and will rarely walk batters. While Messick’s overall projection looks very bright, the big knock against him comes in the form of a low ceiling high bottom, as it is a bit of a question mark when speculating just how much more he can develop.
Written by: Milton Dauber (@MiltonDauber)
37. Luis Ramirez- RHP- Long Beach State University- Height: 6’2 Weight: 200lbs Bat: R- Throw: R
| SLRV | SNK | CH | CB | Control |
| 60 | 55 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
Ramirez made a national name for himself when he outdueled Landon Sims and helped to give LBSU a 3-0 upset win on Opening Day 2022 vs. MSU. Since then, he has done nothing but dominate. His best pitch is a super sharp breaking SLRV in the 79-81mph range that serves him as a big time swing and miss pitch. He also offers a second unique breaking ball in the form of a traditional more vertical breaking CB at 76/77mph. He throws an above average FB in the form of a sinker. He does not light up the radar gun as he sits 90-93mph and will touch 94/95mph, but his sinker gets a ton of nasty arm side run and sink to it. His SNK has shown to be a pitch that RHHs have really struggled to get in the air. Ramirez’s tertiary pitch is a CH he will throw in the 80-83mph range. The pitch does not have a ton of deception, but it does die hard out of the zone. The biggest ding against Ramirez is the fact that a lot of helium to his draft stock is very recent, and he does not have an overly deep history of pitching and succeeding against higher level hitters.
Written by: Milton Dauber (@MiltonDauber)
38. Luke Heyman- C- Lake Brantley HS (FL)- Height: 6’3- Weight: 205lbs Bat: R- Throw: R
| HIT | PWR | SPD | FIELD | ARM |
| 50 | 45 | 40 | 55 | 60 |
Heyman does not offer a ton with his bat, but he does have the potential to become an average pro level hitter. He has decent plate vision and has handled + velo well on the showcase circuit. He can turn on hard stuff in, as he had two big HRs off + velo at PG National and the PG All American game. Heyman’s value on the field comes from his defense. He is extremely mobile and athletic behind the dish. He has the second best arm in this draft class among catchers besides Logan Tanner. In game, he has been 1.84-1.98 on pop times, with plus arm strength. Heyman blocks the ball pretty well laterally to his right.
Written by: Milton Dauber (@MiltonDauber)
39. Reggie Crawford- 1B/LHP- UCONN- Height: 6’4- Weight: 235lbs- Bat: L- Throw: L
| HIT | PWR | SPD | FIELD | ARM |
| 50 | 55 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| FB | SL | Control |
| 70 | 55 | 50 |
Crawford garnered hype as a legitimate two way prospect after impressive outings in the Cape Cod League and for the CNT this summer. Unfortunately. Crawford tore his UCL and had Tommy John in the fall. He will not be able to play at all this spring. On the mound, Crawford sits 96-99mph and has topped out at 101mph. Not only does he have explosive velo to his FB, but he also has an insanely high BAUER unit which only helps the life of his FB. His FB is almost untouchable up in the zone. Crawford’s secondary is a hard SL that he throws in the upper 80’s. The pitch overlays with the FB pretty well and has solid horizontal depth to it. Crawford will likely be a reliever in pro ball. While most of the hype around Crawford has been around his potential as a pitcher, he offers a lot of potential with the bat as well. He has the potential to be a pretty well rounded average to above average pro level hitter. He has some nice raw power due to his size and strength, as he hit 13 HR’s and slugged .543 for UCONN in 2021.
Written by: Milton Dauber (@MiltonDauber)
40. Tommy Specht- OF- Wahlert HS (IA)- Height: 6’3- Weight: 190lbs- Bat: L- Throw: R
| HIT | PWR | SPD | FIELD | ARM |
| 55 | 50 | 60 | 55 | 60 |
Specht is a somewhat underhyped name in the 2022 Draft Class being that he hails from Iowa. He had a solid showing on the showcase circuit this summer that culminated in being selected an All-American. His summer performance has helped to put a lot of helium to his draft stock. Specht has a very mechanically sound swing and is consistently barreling the ball up. He has a full field approach that sees him spray line drives gap to gap. While he is quite large and strong, we have yet to see him truly tap into any legit power. He does produce a lot of hard hit balls with EVs of 95mph+ but he has yet to really do that consistently while elevating pitches. Specht has all the tools to play all OF positions at the next level. He is extremely fast (6.4 60 runner) and athletic for his size and looks very smooth in the OF. He has an upper 90’s arm with accuracy and carry to his throws. He has the second best OF arm among the prep class only behind Druw Jones.
Written by: Milton Dauber (@MiltonDauber)
41. Logan Tanner- C- Mississippi State University- Height: 6’0- Weight: 230- Bat: R- Throw: R
| HIT | PWR | SPD | FIELD | ARM |
| 45 | 55 | 30 | 55 | 70 |
Tanner has plus raw power pullside that helped him hit 15 HRs in 244 ABs in 2021 however he has yet to show any refinement. While there is not too large of a SO risk with Tanner, his quality of contact against soft stuff away is a bit of a concern. What makes Tanner a first round prospect is his defense. Tanner has a plus plus arm behind the dish. He has excellent arm strength and accuracy on his throws, which allows him to throw out a high percentage of runners as well as backpick runners. He has shown above average reaction reflexes behind the plate as well. He has soft hands and is a solid receiver. If his bat doesn’t play up in pro ball, he may eventually find himself moving up the ranks due to his defense.
Written by: Milton Dauber (@MiltonDauber)
42. Ethan Petry-3B/1B- Cypress Creek HS (FL)- Height: 6’4- Weight: 220lbs- Bat: R- Throw: R
| HIT | PWR | SPD | FIELD | ARM |
| 50 | 55 | 50 | 40 | 45 |
While he is not one of the flashier names from the 2022 prep class, Petry has the potential to be one of the better bats in the class. Petry offers a very advanced plate approach for his age and has consistently hit on the showcase circuit. He has a large, strong frame that has translated into some pretty consistent raw power which should develop to be above average. While some are not too high on Petry’s bat, there is a lot of evidence from his swing mechanics and his prior success that make me believe Petry will be a successful hitter at the next level. All of Petry’s value comes from his offensive projection. Defensively he is well below average and will likely be shifted over to 1B.
Written by: Milton Dauber (@MiltonDauber)
43. Peyton Graham- 3B- Oklahoma- Height: 6’2- Weight: 165- Bat: R- Throw: R
| HIT | PWR | SPD | FIELD | ARM |
| 50 | 50 | 50 | 60 | 50 |
Graham is an interesting prospect out of the University of Oklahoma baseball program. He’s got quick wrists at the plate with power despite his skinny frame. While he’s only 165 pounds presently, he looks like he could still add muscle to his build. If he does, we could see his power increase, but for now, 20-24 homers a season is a safe bet. Defensively, he’s played at third for Oklahoma until 2022, when he moved to short. He’s most likely a third basemen at the next level, and projects as a plus defender.
Written by: Austin Farmer (@AustinF0421)
44. Trey Faltine- SS- Texas- Height: 6’2- Weight: 195- Bat: R- Throw: R
| HIT | PWR | SPD | FIELD | ARM |
| 50 | 50 | 60 | 55 | 50 |
Faltine was originally a 39th round pick by the Boston Red Sox in the 2019 draft out of Travis HS in Richmond, TX. His bat has been a bit lackluster since stepping foot onto campus at the University of Texas at Austin, but has a huge power surge, belting 14 homers to date this spring that has definitely escalated his draft stock. He projects enough athleticism in his game that it’s hard to not like him and has a strong shot to stick at short at the next level as he shows range and soft hands at the position while making accurate throws.
Written by: Austin Farmer (@AustinF0421)
45. Jett Williams- SS- Rockwall-Heath HS (TX)- Height: 5’8- Weight: 180- Bat: R- Throw: R
| HIT | PWR | SPD | FIELD | ARM |
| 50 | 45 | 70 | 55 | 60 |
Jett Williams is presently a two-way player for Rockwall-Heath HS that has been clocked up to 92 mph on the mound. He won’t pitch in the pros, but it’s a testament to his plus arm strength at short, as Williams looks to stick at that position long term. His bat has question marks but has shown strong development and promise in the last calendar year. The Texan is similar to A’s farmhand Nick Allen, who fell to the third-round in 2017 due to his bat. Williams has some of the best speed in the draft.
Written by: Austin Farmer (@AustinF0421)
46. Ryan Ritter- SS- Kentucky- Height: 6’2- Weight: 200- Bat: R- Throw: R
| HIT | PWR | SPD | FIELD | ARM |
| 50 | 45 | 55 | 60 | 55 |
While he is defense first, there is hope that his bat will keep up in the bigs. Ritter has shown some pop with loft in swing at times, but doesn’t sell out his swing for homers. He’s an athletic, high-energy player and has one of the better gloves in the draft, making him a valuable piece on rosters with his potential at short. He has the ability to get to the ball with plenty of range while showing soft hands at the position.
Written by: Austin Farmer (@AustinF0421)
47. Henry Bolte- OF- Palo Alto HS (CA)- Height: 6’3- Weight: 195- Bat: R- Throw: R
| HIT | PWR | SPD | FIELD | ARM |
| 50 | 55 | 60 | 60 | 55 |
While Henry Bolte is a bit of sleeper name for the 2022 draft from Palo Alto, CA, the Texas commit has enough barrel control and pop in his swing that produces above-average power. He’s had exit velos recorded over 100 mph with a wood bat, and makes diving plays in center that are highlight reel worthy. The Texas commit is an athletic runner, producing plus run times, and gains acceleration as he rounds the bases.
Written by: Austin Farmer (@AustinF0421)
48. Hayden Dunhurst- C- Ole Miss- Height: 5’11- Weight: 220lbs- Bat: L – Throw: R
| HIT | PWR | SPD | FIELD | ARM |
| 45 | 40 | 45 | 60 | 70 |
Dunhurst is a plus defender behind the dish. Dunhurst was the 2021 winner of the ABCA/Rawlings Gold Glove amongst college catchers. He is such a high level defender behind the plate due to his very high baseball IQ and quick reaction reflexes. He is one of the best at limiting the run game due to his quick transfer and bazooka arm strength. While he only threw out 28% of runners in 2021, a lot of blame falls on his pitchers and not him. Dunhurst at best will be a well below average pro caliber hitter. He does not strike out a ton, but the big hole in his offensive profile comes from an inability to consistently barrel up, especially on pitches on the outer third.
Written by: Milton Dauber (@MiltonDauber)
49. Robert Moore- 2B- University of Arkansas- Height: 5’9- Weight: 170lbs- Bat: S- Throw: R
| HIT | PWR | SPD | FIELD | ARM |
| 45 | 45 | 50 | 55 | 50 |
Baseball is in Moore’s family as his father is the former GM and current Director of Baseball Ops for the Royals. He has shown clean mechanics and control of the barrel from each side of the plate, with his production as a LHH being slightly better. Moore has a good knowledge and discipline with the K zone and should have a low SO rate under 15% in pro ball. While he has posted a .547 SLG% in his time at Arkansas so far, he does not possess a ton of power. Moore has impressed a fair amount on the defensive side, as this is where his Baseball IQ has really shown. His ability to read balls and think ahead on plays are quite advanced for his age. While not overly athletic, he is clean in the field and has shown above average lateral range. Moore has an accurate arm, however his arm strength is nothing spectacular so overall he grades out at average.
Written by: Milton Dauber (@MiltonDauber)
50. Jud Fabian- OF-University of Florida- Height: 6’2- Weight: 190lbs- Bat: R- Throw: L
| HIT | PWR | SPD | FIELD | ARM |
| 40 | 60 | 55 | 50 | 50 |
Fabian was selected in the 2nd round by the Red Sox in 2021, but did not sign and opted to return to UF for his senior season. Fabian has proven he has plus power, as he has slugged .512 so far in his career at UF, and finished top 10 in the nation for HRs in 2021 with 20 (9% HR rate). He has shown a refinement in spraying his power to all fields. With that said, there are some very serious concerns about his swing and miss and chase rates. He really struggled to make contact at times last year, especially against offspeed/breaking balls. Fabian has a tick above average speed. While he does not possess overly impressive speed or athleticism, he does play a solid enough CF to be able to stick there at the next level. He runs routes well , and has around an average arm from the OF.
Written by: Milton Dauber (@MiltonDauber)
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