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| Rank | Name | Pos | School | Class |
| 1 | Cam Maldonado | OF | Northeastern | Jr. |
| 2 | Caleb Leys | LHP | Maine | RS Jr. |
| 3 | Mason Estrada | RHP | MIT | So. |
| 4 | Ryan Daniels | 2B/OF | Connecticut | Jr. |
| 5 | Jack Goodman | SS | Northeastern | Jr. |
| 6 | Josiah Ragsdale | OF | Boston College | Jr. |
| 7 | Jordan Gottesman | LHP | Northeastern | Gr. |
| 8 | Colton Shaw | RHP | Yale | Sr. |
| 9 | Anthony DePino | 3B/1B | Rhode Island | Sr. |
| 10 | Matthew Bucciero | OF/1B | Fairfield | Jr. |
| 11 | Danny Macchiarola | RHP | Holy Cross | Jr. |
| 12 | Aiven Cabral | RHP | Northeastern | Jr. |
| 13 | Brady Afthim | RHP | Connecticut | Sr. |
| 14 | Callan Fang | RHP | Harvard | Sr. |
| 15 | Harrison Feinberg | OF | Northeastern | RS Jr. |
| 16 | Truman Pauley | RHP | Harvard | So. |
| 17 | Zac Zyons | UTL | Bryant | RS Jr. |
| 18 | Gio Colasante | INF/RHP | Harvard | Jr. |
| 19 | Charlie Walker | RHP | Northeastern | Jr. |
| 20 | Rob Rispoli | SS | Connecticut | RS Fr. |
1. Cam Maldonado | OF | Northeastern | Jr.
HT: 6’3 | WT: 200 | B/T: R/R | Age: 21 | Wolcott, CT
Hit: 45 | Discipline: 40 | Power: 50 | Run: 65 | Glove: 50 | Arm: 50 | Role: 4
The Northeastern center fielder has a Giancarlo Stanton like stance and features power that will be able to play for 20+ homers a season. Maldonado lacks a professional approach which will yield his ability to draw a lot of walks and jack up his strikeout total. Maldonado projects to be able to start in centerfield at the Big League level but adds value in the corners and features an ok arm. He is a near plus-plus runner which adds value both on the basepaths and to his overall range in the outfield. Maldonado likely goes relatively early on Day 2 and a possible fit is the Yankees who have a knack for drafting Northeastern’s prospects
Full Report | Projection: Rounds 5-8 | Team Projection: New York Yankees | Comp: Lane Thomas | Risk: High
2. Caleb Leys | LHP | Maine | R-Jr.
HT: 6’1 | WT: 190 | B/T: R/L | Age: 22 | Middletown, RI
FB: 50 | CH: 40 | SL: 55 | Control: 40 | Athleticism: 70 | Deception: 60 | Role: 4
Caleb Leys is one of the most athletic pitchers in the class and features a wonky delivery with a ¾ arm slot giving him extreme deceptiveness, especially towards a left handed bat. Leys has a low to mid 90s fastball, topping around 95 that tunnels with his above average slider which sits in the low 80s. Leys also features an uncommonly thrown change-up that could use work as he enters a professional development system. He struggles with command and yields quite a few walks in which is his main fault as an arm. Leys has a high ceiling and is extremely risky but has the talent to project to be a very solid Big League rotation arm. The Giants have shown a love for University of Maine talent recently, drafting Black Bears in 3 out of the last 4 years and are a likely landing spot for the lefty.
Full Report | Projection: Rounds 5-8 | Team Projection: San Francisco Giants | Comp: Joey Wentz | Risk: Extreme
3. Mason Estrada | RHP | MIT | So.
HT: 6’0 | WT: 200 | B/T: L/R | Age: 21 | Covington, LA
FB: 55 | CH: 40 | SL: 65 | Control: 40 | Athleticism: 60 | Deception: 55 | Role: 4
Mason Estrada is one of the nation’s most intriguing prospects coming out of MIT and is an aerospace engineering major. Aside from his academic prowess, he is able to sit mid 90s on his fastball and tops around 97. He features a wipeout slider in the mid 80s with well above MLB average horizontal break on it. Estrada has a rarely used change-up as well that needs improvement. He has both below average command and stamina which may hold him to a relief role in the future. The intrigue around Estrada is absolutely there despite him not facing true competition which adds risk into him as a professional prospect. But the raw potential is more than there which can likely lead a team like Tampa to take a risk and hope to develop him in their pitching lab. Estrada has a transfer commit lined up to the University of Tennessee with 2 years of eligibility remaining which makes him an extremely tough signing in the mid rounds.
Full Report | Projection: Rounds 6-9 | Team Projection: Tampa Bay Rays | Comp: Ian Hamilton | Risk: High
4. Ryan Daniels | 2B/OF | Connecticut | Jr.
HT: 6’0 | WT: 200 | B/T: R/R | Age: 21 | Meriden, CT
Hit: 50 | Discipline: 45 | Power: 45 | Run: 50 | Glove: 40 | Arm: 40 | Role: 4
Ryan Daniels lost a portion of his sophomore season to a hip injury and was left with an unsure feeling as to how his junior season would go, but he was able to absolutely explode and skyrocket into a potential mid round pick prospect. Daniels projects at the plate to hit for okay contact and be slightly below average in the walk department. If in a full time starting position he has the power to hit 15+ homers in a season and hit well in the gaps. Daniels bulked up this past offseason allowing for him to gain power which came at a sacrifice to his speed but he is still a league average runner and will be capable of stealing bases from time to time. Defensively, he is below average at second base and could very likely get moved to left field as he climbs the professional ranks. Daniels has a subpar arm, likely limiting his versatility to just second and left. Daniels is likely to go within the first 10 rounds and while there is no standout landing spot for him but I lean Philadelphia as they’ve had a few second basemen recently with a profile similar to Daniels.
Full Report | Projection: Rounds 7-10 | Team Projection: Philadelphia Phillies | Comp: Cesar Hernandez | Risk: High
5. Jack Goodman | SS | Northeastern | Jr.
HT: 6’0 | WT: 185 | B/T: R/R | Age: 21 | Medfield, MA
Hit: 40 | Discipline: 40 | Power: 45 | Run: 55 | Glove: 50 | Arm: 50 | Role: 3
Jack Goodman is a former Rangers draft pick in 2022 out of Medfield High School (MA) and now looks to go even higher. At the plate he features a high leg kick and good raw power potential to tap into. He currently projects for 15+ bombs, but struggles with breaking balls and his chase rates will hold him back from his overall potential at the dish. Defensively, Goodman is extremely versatile and can play anywhere in the infield at a minimum of an average ability and accompanies it with a decent arm. Goodman is an overall solid athlete and runs at an above average level. He projects to be a likely 5th infielder on a big league roster, likely seeing time at second, third, and short along with pinch hit value. Goodman’s draft range likely falls right around the 10th round.
Full Report | Projection: Rounds 8-11 | Team Projection: The Athletics | Comp: Chad Pinder | Risk: High
6. Josiah Ragsdale | OF | Boston College | Jr.
HT: 6’0 | WT: 185 | B/T: L/L | Age: 21 | Vineland, NJ
Hit: 45 | Discipline: 50 | Power: 40 | Run: 65 | Glove: 55 (LF) | Arm: 40 | Role: 3
The Iona transfer came to Boston College to gain exposure at a higher level talent in his draft year and has put together a solid campaign between the ACC and his performance on the Cape with the Brewster Whitecaps. Ragsdale is slightly below average hitter especially against higher velocity which could pose a problem for him going into the pro ball circuit. He has average discipline which keeps his on base ability somewhat intact even if he struggles to hit. The power is below average, and he likely hits for around 10 homers a year but his near plus-plus speed should be able to stretch some singles into doubles and doubles into triples. His greatest value lies in him being a base stealing threat. Defensively he was the Eagle’s center fielder but will likely move to left as he projects to be above average there rather than center. He will be held out of right due to his subpar arm. Ragsdale is likely a 4th outfielder at the Big League level providing most of his impact as a defensive replacement and pinch runner. His draft value is right around the 10th round and likely goes to a team who loves causing havoc on the base paths such as the Rays.
Full Report | Projection: Rounds 9-12 | Team Projection: Tampa Bay Rays | Comp: Rafael Ortega | Risk: High
7. Jordan Gottesman | LHP | Northeastern | Gr.
HT: 6’1 | WT: 185 | B/T: L/L | Age: 22 | Acton, MA
FB: 50 | CH: 45 | SL: 50 | FC: 40 | Control: 60 | Athleticism: 55 | Deception: 50 | Role: 3
Jordan Gottesman was a graduate transfer from Division 3 powerhouse Endicott College and nabbed a rotation spot for the Huskies and jumped all the way into a draft prospect. He features a legit 4 pitch mix headlined by a low 90s fastball and an upper 70s slider, both of which should play at a league average clip. He has a change-up and a cutter, both of which are below average pitches but Gottesman does keep hitters off balance. His biggest component is his plus control in which he keeps base traffic to a minimum and induces soft contact. Gottesman in his 5 year collegiate career had a 2.0 BB/9, including a 1.8 this season with Northeastern. While Gottesman is a graduate student with no eligibility, he is only 22, the same age as many seniors in the class. Due to the lack of eligibility he has no leverage in terms of his signability making him a rather cheap option for a team to pick up in the middle rounds. Gottesman profiles as a crafty lefty with room to add to his frame and currently projects as a likely innings eater at the Big League level who may see a start every now and then.
Full Report | Projection: Rounds 10-13 | Team Projection: Milwaukee Brewers | Comp: Tyler Alexander | Risk: Medium
8. Colton Shaw | RHP | Yale | Sr.
HT: 6’2 | WT: 200 | B/T: R/R | Age: 22 | Richardson, TX
SI: 50 | CH: 55 | SL: 45 | Control: 50 | Athleticism: 45 | Deception: 60 | Role: 3
Colton Shaw is a former two way player at Yale and a now full time starting pitcher for the Bulldogs. Shaw’s best work comes with arm side run with his premier pitch being his change-up which plays very well with his low to mid 90s sinker which tops in at 96 mph. Shaw accompanies his two pitches with a slider in the low to mid 80s but he doesn’t miss bats as well and will look to improve the pitch professionally. Shaw has about average control and is extremely deceptive throwing from an arm slot slightly south of the ¾ marker. Shaw’s professional profile could result in him ending up as either a low end starting pitcher or bulk reliever and it lays in the hands of him completing his arsenal. Shaw is a less risky pick than most arms but the ceiling is not extremely high, likely landing him right in the middle of the pack.
Full Report | Projection: Rounds 10-13 | Team Projection: Los Angeles Dodgers | Comp: Sam Gaviglio | Risk: Medium
9. Anthony DePino | 3B/1B | Rhode Island | Sr.
HT: 5’11 | WT: 220 | B/T: R/R | Age: 22 | Madison, CT
Hit: 40 | Discipline: 50 | Power: 55 | Run: 50 | Glove: 40 | Arm: 45 | Role: 3
Anthony DePino smashed the Rams program home run record and will continue to mash at the professional level with 25+ homer pop projection. DePino struggled against higher velocity where he had a whiff rate over 35% on fastballs over 93 mph which will require a major adjustment as he enters pro ball. DePino features an average ability to take pitches including breaking balls but also doesn’t have a high zone-swing rate which upper level pitchers will be able to take advantage of. DePino is an average runner which may come as a surprise to many due to his stocky frame but he will feature some value on the base paths. Defensively, he is a below average defender at third base and could likely move to first base or even designated hitter as he climbs the professional ladder. While there is risk in DePino’s game his raw power potential makes him a likely mid round pick. DePino profiles to be a likely bench bat with his fair share of swing and miss but will give value when he connects for some majestic home runs.
Full Report | Projection: Rounds 10-13 | Team Projection: Los Angeles Angels | Comp: Matt Davidson | Risk: High
10. Matthew Bucciero | OF/1B | Fairfield | Jr.
HT: 6’2 | WT: 225 | B/T: R/R | Age: 20 | Ridgefield, CT
Hit: 40 | Discipline: 40 | Power: 50 | Run: 50 | Glove: 45 | Arm: 55 | Role: 3
The Fairfield Stags made a run to the Conway Regional and the biggest name in the lineup was Matthew Bucciero. Bucciero struggles to hit against higher velocities and does not have a great ability to lay off of pitches making a big time strikeout candidate as he enters the next level. Bucciero has 20+ homer pop and despite the potential struggles he does have decent value as a batter. Defensively Bucciero profiles to stick in right field and may be a little below average stemming from a slight lack of range in the outfield but he does have an above average arm. Bucciero is an average runner and will be able to swipe a base here and there. Bucciero will be one of the youngest collegiate players on draft day, being only 20 years old, making for a bit of added intrigue behind him. Bucciero likely goes in the middle rounds and projects as a likely big league bench bat who will see time in the corner outfield spots and at first base
Full Report | Projection: Rounds 11-14 | Team Projection: New York Mets | Comp: Trayce Thompson | Risk: High
11. Danny Macchiarola | RHP | Holy Cross | Jr.
HT: 6’2 | WT: 180 | B/T: L/R | Age: 20 | Garden City, NY
SI: 40 | CH: 50 | SL: 55 | FC: 45 | Control: 50 | Athleticism: 45 | Deception: 55 | Role: 3
Danny Macchiarola comes as the ace of the Crusaders’ staff that qualified for the Chapel Hill Regional this spring. While he doesn’t necessarily have over-powering stuff, he does have the make of a potential low end starting pitcher. Macchiarola is a sinker ball pitcher who occasionally tops at 94 mph but typically sits in the low 90s making for a below average velocity output. He will likely become more secondary reliant in the pros and turn to his change-up and slider more often. The slider could potentially classify as a sweeper and it features tons of horizontal break to it and misses loads of bats. Macchiarola also has a cut fastball which is not necessarily a bad pitch but like the sinker lacks the velocity most pros have on it to gain full effect. He has average control and should likely be able to keep his pace at any level. He throws out of a somewhat funky arm slot which is not quite a side arm action but it’s also not a ¾ slot which makes it rather tough to read for hitters. Macchiarola likely falls in the middle late rounds but does have the potential to be a low end starting pitcher / taxi squad arm for the Big League club. Macchiarola is currently in the transfer portal.
Full Report | Projection: Rounds 13-16 | Team Projection: New York Yankees | Comp: Cooper Criswell | Risk: High
12. Aiven Cabral | RHP | Northeastern | Jr.
HT: 5’11 | WT: 195 | B/T: R/R | Age: 21 | Lynn, MA
FB: 40 | CH: 55 | SL: 45 | Control: 60 | Athleticism: 55 | Deception: 50 | Role: 3
Aiven Cabral has been a standout arm for the Huskies the last 3 seasons earning conference and All-American honors throughout his time at Northeastern. Cabral didn’t do it with overpowering stuff as his fastball sits in the high 80s to low 90s and tops around 93 mph. His game is offspeed, particularly his change-up which will play at an above average level professionally. He also features a slider which is slightly below average as hitters tend to be able to fend it off rather than whiff which has made Cabral vulnerable to mistake pitches against better hitters deep in counts. Cabral features plus command which is a rarity in college baseball and what makes him so good at this level. While he’s not one to get a ton of strikeouts he is able to limit walks like the best of them. Cabral projects to fall into an innings eater role professionally as he doesn’t have the stuff to necessarily be a starter or a big time reliever.
Full Report | Projection: Rounds 13-16 | Team Projection: Boston Red Sox | Comp: Austin Pruitt | Risk: High
13. Brady Afthim | RHP | Connecticut | Sr.
HT: 6’0 | WT: 210 | B/T: R/R | Age: 22 | Windham, ME
FB: 55 | CH: 55 | SL: 45 | Control: 30 | Athleticism: 50 | Deception: 50 | Role: 3
Brady Afthim was the Huskies closer and is already defined as a clear cut reliever going into the draft. He separates himself with his above average fastball which sits in the mid 90s and tops at 97 mph. Afthim accompanies it with his change-up which has above average horizontal break to it and a serious ability to miss bats. Afthim has a third pitch being his slider which has improved throughout his time at UConn but does still have work to do for it to be considered a league average pitch spin and break wise. Afthim’s fatal flaw comes with his subpar control where he has a tendency to allow a lot of walks which can counteract his mega strikeout numbers. Afthim throws out of a typical ¾ slot and is moderately deceptive. All in all Afthim is a bonafide relief arm as he enters pro ball already which does lower his draft stock opposed to a pitcher who could potentially start but his strikeout numbers make him a potential late round boom pick for a team’s bullpen.
Full Report | Projection: Rounds 14-17 | Team Projection: Baltimore Orioles | Comp: Dany Jimenez | Risk: High
14. Callan Fang | RHP | Harvard | Jr.
HT: 6’3 | WT: 215 | B/T: L/R | Age: 21 | Yardley, PA
FB: 40 | CU: 45 | SL: 45 | FS: 55 | Control: 55 | Athleticism: 45 | Deception: 55 | Role: 2
Callan Fang is the ace of the Crimson staff and showed an ability to stay composed and go deep into games for his team. Fang has the makeup of a starter with a 4 pitch mix and is very secondary reliant. Fang’s fastball is likely his worst pitch due to a lack of velocity as he sits in the high 80s to low 90s. Fang’s secondary make up is headlined by his splitter which is a pretty funky pitch and gets a ton of whiffs. He also has a big looping curveball a lot like former Major Leaguer, Hyun-Jin Ryu except from the right side. The pitch has a lack of velocity which can be an issue or it could be huge for keeping hitters off balance, once hitters figure out his tendencies I feel it may pose more of an issue but it by no means is a bad pitch. Fang also has a slider in the low 80s which, much like the curve, isn’t necessarily a bad pitch but isn’t quite good enough to project as average in the Big Leagues. Fang does feature above average control and throws out of a very old school wind up which makes him rather deceptive and tough to keep balance on. Fang does still have a senior season and a Harvard degree on the line which may make him tougher to sign than the typical late rounder but still will likely go as he does have Big League upside but his lack of velocity makes him more of a taxi squad or AAAA like spot starter.
Full Report | Projection: Rounds 13-16 | Team Projection: Chicago Cubs | Comp: Luis Perdomo | Risk: High
15. Harrison Feinberg | OF | Northeastern | R-Jr.
HT: 6’1 | WT: 205 | B/T: R/R | Age: 22 | Greenwich, CT
Hit: 40 | Discipline: 40 | Power: 50 | Run: 60 | Glove: 45 | Arm: 60 | Role: 3
Harrison Feinberg had a rough 2024 season for Northeastern, but exploded in a big way in 2025 and took home the CAA Player of the Year Award and put his name on a lot of professional radars. Feinberg comes with high risk due to a tendency to chase pitches and miss on mid to upper 90s velocity. He stands in with a Paul Goldschmidt like stance and shows power like he Goldschmidt had in his prime with 20+ homer potential which is what makes him a standout hitter. Feinberg defensively projects to be a corner outfielder despite having speed as his overall defensive tendencies don’t align too well in center. He does have plus arm strength which will keep runners honest when the ball is hit to him. Feinberg has plus speed as well which makes him a rather toolsy athlete and is likely going to slip under the radar late into the draft and could be a huge find. Feinberg projects as a likely bench bat but his chase and whiff troubles could leave him as a AAAA hitter.
Full Report | Projection: Rounds 16-UDFA | Team Projection: Minnesota Twins | Comp: Danny Santana | Risk: High
16. Truman Pauley | RHP | Harvard | So.
HT: 6’3 | WT: 215 | B/T: L/R | Age: 21 | Pacific Palisades, CA
FB: 45 | CH: 30 | CU: 50 | SL: 55 | Control: 20 | Athleticism: 55 | Deception: 45 | Role: 2
Truman Pauley had a breakout season as the #2 starter in the Crimson rotation and headlined it with an 11.6 K/9. Pauley has a low to mid 90s fastball topping at 95 but the biggest pieces of his arsenal are his curveball and slider. The curveball spins well and sits in the low 80s making it a rather hard curveball for an amateur prospect. The slider has serious sweep action that averages a spin rate over 2700 rpms. Pauley also has a subpar change-up that he doesn’t use often and tends to hang it up in the zone. His poor command holds a career BB/9 of 7.0 through his first two collegiate seasons and will seriously struggle professionally if there is no improvement. The odds point to Pauley having tough signability as he is only a sophomore at the prestigious Harvard University with a lot of room for development remaining and will likely be able to bolster his stock in 2026 if he comes back with any improvement in his command. I’d expect Pauley to likely stay on the board this season but a team could take an outside shot for a high risk high reward gamble on Pauley.
Full Report | Projection: Undrafted | Team Projection: Return to school | Comp: AJ Alexy | Risk: Extreme
17. Zac Zyons | UTL | Bryant | R-Jr.
HT: 5’10 | WT: 175 | B/T: L/R | Age: 22 | South Kingstown, RI
Hit: 50 | Discipline: 30 | Power: 40 | Run: 40 | Glove: 50 | Arm: 50 | Role: 2
Zac Zyons is a dynamic utility man for the Bryant Bulldogs and has played almost every position on the diamond spending the bulk of his time at second base. He has decent bat to ball skills and will be able to carry that into the pros, but does struggle to lay off of pitches and has a high chase rate which even if he isn’t missing the ball a chased swing is typically producing a negative result. Power wise he is below average but will be good for around 10 bombs a season. Zyons is a seemingly good athlete but is not as quick as one would expect but makes up for it with his defensive versatility as he provides about average defense anywhere in the infield and outfield and accompanies it with a suitable arm. Zyons is likely a late pick and is likely in for a long journey to the bigs but does have potential to get a cup of coffee at the Major League level.
Full Report | Projection: Rounds 18-UDFA | Team Projection: Pittsburgh Pirates | Comp: Ryan Fitzgerald | Risk: High
18. Gio Colasante | IF/RHP | Harvard | Jr.
HT: 6’5 | WT: 210 | B/T: R/R | Age: 21 | Staten Island, NY
Hit: 20 | Discipline: 30 | Power: 50 | Run: 55 | Glove: 45 | Arm: 70 | Role: 2
Gio Colasante was a highly touted recruit out of high school and elected to go to Harvard University as opposed to a power 5. Colasante was initially the teams shortstop as a freshman but has since moved over to first base and it fits his power first profile a lot better. At the plate, Colasante is no stranger to the strike out and has little bat to ball skills, accompanied by poor plate discipline. Without improvement he will struggle deeply at the professional level. There is offensive upside for Colasante though as he has major raw power potential and even without fully tapping into it he is good for 20+ bombs a season. Defensively he is now at first base but could likely play third base if a team needed him as he has a plus-plus arm which stems from him also being a relief pitcher for the Crimson staff. Colasante is an above average runner and provides good value as a base stealer. Circling back to his arm, Colasante features a low to mid 90s fastball and pairs it with a change-up and a slider but likely will stick to hitting at the professional level. Colasante comes with the Harvard signee price tag and has a year of collegiate eligibility remaining to develop which will likely leave him off the 2025 draft board but will retain his value in 2026 especially if he shows signs of improvement in his plate approach.
Full Report | Projection: Undrafted | Team Projection: Returns to school | Comp: Richie Shaffer | Risk: Extreme
19. Charlie Walker | RHP | Northeastern | Jr.
HT: 6’2 | WT: 210 | B/T: R/R | Age: 21 | Milton, MA
FB: 40 | CH: 50 | CU: 40 | SL: 45 | FC: 45 | Control: 60 | Athleticism: 55 | Deception: 45 | Role: 2
Charlie Walker would likely have been a starting pitcher in almost any rotation in the country but was Northeastern’s primary long reliever. He has a 5 pitch mix and plus command (0.9 BB/9 in 2025) to keep hitters off balance at a high level. Walker features a fastball sitting in the high 80s to low 90s topping at 92 mph and has a secondary cut fastball in the mid 80s which he rarely uses. Walker’s best pitch is his change-up which has a solid horizontal break to it. Walker also features a curveball and a slider, neither of which will knock your socks off in terms of pure stuff but it ties back to the fact that he is one of few collegiate arms with a 5 pitch mix already and keeps hitters guessing. Walker will be an interesting name in this draft as if he returns to Northeastern he will likely be either the #1 or #2 guy in the 2026 rotation and could amplify his draft stock but on the other hand Walker has proved to teams he is a pitcher not a thrower and has Big League upside if he can tap into his stuff a bit more. He likely goes undrafted due to signability purposes late in the draft but is a likely 2026 draft arm to watch out of New England.
Full Report | Projection: Undrafted | Team Projection: Returns to school | Comp: Aaron Brooks | Risk: High
20. Rob Rispoli | SS | Connecticut | R-Fr.
HT: 5’10 | WT: 175 | B/T: R/R | Age: 21 | Staten Island, NY
Hit: 45 | Discipline: 50 | Power: 30 | Run: 65 | Glove: 40 | Arm: 45 | Role: 2
Rob Rispoli turns 21 the day before the draft, just gaining him 2025 eligibility and a lot of signing leverage with 3 more years of collegiate eligibility. Rispoli has a slightly below average hit tool and about average plate discipline and all in all is not a terrible on base hitter. He struggles mightily to hit for both gap and homer power as he had only 10 extra base hits in his 2025 campaign which can end up being a red flag to certain organizations. Rispoli defensively is a below average shortstop but could profile better over at second base or even potentially third base as his arm is not horrible. Rispoli does have a frame with plenty of room to add muscle to which can help both his bat and arm power whether he returns to UConn or signs professionally. Rispoli’s best tool is his near plus-plus speed and he is a dynamic base runner who will make a lot of noise on the paths. Rispoli isn’t the most likely candidate to go in the draft combining factors such as power development and signability but he does have a strong case for the 2026 draft and has the athleticism to stick around long enough to get his shot.
Full Report | Projection: Undrafted | Team Projection: Returns to school | Player Comp: Eddy Alvarez | Risk: High
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