A lefthanded hitter, Paino sets up with a wide base, no stride and tracks pitches well with a knack for being on time. In two innings, Franco got five swings and misses on his 77-80 mph slider with three-quarters action across the zone. Champion is an intriguing two-way player committed to LSU. He. Growing pains are inevitable with that sort of meteoric rise, and he struggled in 2020. Read, watch, and listen to the latest news and opinions in the high school sports world. The No. Rainer has big power potential as well that he showed in games this spring and a strong arm that fits well on the left side of the infield. He's committed to UCLA. It was inconsistent in this look, but it still flashed as a sharp-breaking curveball with good depth to project as a plus pitch. From the left side, he pulled a 92 mph fastball for a triple into the right field corner and drove a double the opposite way to score two runs. What other coverage am I missing by not subscribing? Find out who made the cut! 16. With the recent release of our Class of 2025 Top 150 Player Rankings we want to share some information about our selection process to help people understand how we rank players and answer some of the looming questions about why one player is ranked, and another is not. 2 starter behind another Detroit Tigers prospect who we'll get to in a moment. He finished 10-5 with a 2.13 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 165 strikeouts in 135 innings, and he has the stuff and pitchability to be the future ace in Seattle. It's an impressive fastball, but his best pitch is his curveball, which typically spins around 2,800 rpm with power at 77-80 mph. Mullinax is the No. He's uncommitted for college. At the plate, the lefthanded-hitting Traeger reached base four times in nine plate appearances with a single and three walks. cy5jb20lMkZuZXdzJTJGZmxvcmlkYS1oaWdoLXNjaG9vbC1iYXNlYmFsbC10 At 6-foot-2, 200 pounds, Bennett showed a promising fastball/curveball combination from the left side. It was more of the same at the NTDP, where he went 3-for-6 with a double and two walks. He showed an aggressive offensive approach at the NTPD and checks a lot of boxes scouts look for between his contact, power and ability to play center field with plus speed and a strong arm. Paino is one of the elite players in the 2024 class. 1st AC / First Assistant Camera / Focus Puller. There's nothing in his advanced stats to suggest he can't sustain that level of play. 2025 ESPN Point guards. 11 overall, and he has not disappointed. 18. The No. At 6-foot-3, 190 pounds, Arrambide is loose, agile and flexible behind the plate. A Tennessee commit ranked No. A center fielder with above-average speed and good defensive actions in center field, Curiel picked up two hits at the NTDP, including a single on a 90 mph fastball. added to what has already been a strong summer with a good showing at the NTDP, tossing two shutout innings with one hit, one walk and two strikeouts. Franco has had a big summer offensively as well, something he added to at the NTDP. At 6-foot-3, 190 pounds, Rainer has good size with more strength projection remaining and a compact lefthanded swing with loft. His most effective pitch at the NTDP was his low-80s changeup, which induced four empty swings and froze another hitter for a called strike in a 3-2 count. Three of his hits came in left-on-left matchups, with a slider on the outer third that he drove for a single to the left-center gap, a curveball he stayed back on and shot the opposite way for a line-drive single and a fastball that he also deposited for a single to left field. He tracks the ball well and has an accurate barrel with good plate coverage from both sides of the plate, making him a difficult player to strike out. The 6-foot, 190-pound center fielder had four hits (with two doubles and a triple) and two walks in three games. He stood out at the NTDP for his ability to handle the bat from the left side with a good approach and lots of contact. He posted a 3.72 FIP with 173 strikeouts in 165.2 innings in his first full MLB season in 2019, showcasing swing-and-miss stuff in the process. The 13U Pitcher of the Year is already throwing up to 90 mph, and he has showcased his talents, most recently, playing with the South Charlotte Panthers. Modugno is a Duke commit at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla. A big part of this process was projecting prospects into MLB roles. His arm is one of the strongest in the class, while his bat speed and raw power also stack up among the best in the country for a 2024. Football Message Board. with three-quarters action across the zone. Paino is one of the elite players in the 2024 class. His athleticism and mobility help him block balls well, including an excellent play with a righthanded hitter up to block a breaking ball in the dirt half way into the lefthanded batter's box and keep it on front of him. It all translates in games too, as Morlando has a pretty lefthanded swing with good balance and timing, staying through the hitting zone a long time to help him make frequent contact and drive the ball with impact to all fields. All Rights Reserved. With a well-built 6'5" frame as a prep prospect, Rodriguez offered less projectability than some of the other high school arms in the 2018 draft. He looks the part at 6-foot-4, 185 pounds with easy operation on the mound from a crossfire delivery that's otherwise smooth and low effort. He has ranked in the top 10 in the National League in innings pitched in each of the past three seasons, so he's also proven durable, which bodes well for his ability to pitch at a high level into his 30s. Morlando might be the most complete hitter in the country for 2024. KVswXTsgcy5hc3luYyA9IHRydWU7CiAgICAvLyBsb2FkaW5nIHRoZSBldmVy He's 6-foot-5, 200 pounds and moves around extremely well for his size with plus speed underway. Bristow's fastball was his best pitch here, but he showed solid feel for a mid-70s curveball as well. Kuhns mostly attacks hitters with his fastball and curveball, but he also threw a good, with a lot of fade away and underneath the barrel of a lefty. Lucas Feddersen FlaVarsity. All International; 2019 International; 2018 International; . Traeger turned 16 last month, so he's one of the youngest players in the 2024 class. In the coming weeks, we'll take a crack at predicting who the 25 best players will be at each position in five years, during the 2025 season. This class is shaping up to be one of the deepest pools of talent since the Class of 2021, which had players like Cole Anderson (UC Santa Barbara), Jaden Geron (Rice), AJ George (CSU Long Beach), Jincho Rivera (Chicago State), Qiant Myers (Western Oregon), Samuel Bazunga (Hawaii Pacific), Cedric Coward (Eastern Washington via transfer from All Classes Class of 2031 (9U) Class of 2030 (10U) Class of 2029 (11U) Class of 2028 (12U) 13U (54x80) Class of 2027 Class of 2025 Texas HS Baseball Player State Rankings | Perfect Game USA Class of 2025 Texas State Rankings Ranking Last Updated: 11/15/2022 Rankings Menu for 2025 Class Position State Rankings By Grad Year select select Clear filters Ranked Prospects *Disclaimer: PG cannot 100% guarantee the accuracy of the verbal college commitments listed below. A lean, athletic 5-foot-11, 175 pounds, Walker stood out for his athleticism and center field tools. He finished 10-5 with a 2.13 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 165 strikeouts in 135 innings, and he has the stuff and pitchability to be the future ace in Seattle. An Arizona State commit, Barrett also got two swings and misses on his low-80s changeup and showed a solid curveball at 76-78 mph that he landed in the zone consistently. Gilbert rose all the way to Double-A in his first professional season in 2019. Shane Baz, Tampa Bay Rays (2025 Age: 26). Even with a passable changeup and average command, he can be a front-line starter. Top Players by Position in 2025 Right Handed Pitchers - 2/27 Left Handed Pitchers - 2/28 Catchers - 3/1 First Basemen - 3/2 Second Basemen - 3/3 Third Basemen - 3/4 Shortstops - 3/5 Top Players by Position in 2024 Right Handed Pitchers Left Handed Pitchers Catchers First Basemen Second Basemen Third Basemen Shortstops Infielders Outfielders Draft expert Carlos Collazo hosted a chat to answer questions regarding the 2023 draft class. The big 6'8" right-hander has fixed the mechanical issues that plagued him as a prospect, and he can be as overpowering as anyone when everything is clicking. At 15, he's one of the youngest players in the class, pitching here at 86-90 mph and touching 92, with the physical upside for a lot more in the tank with natural strength progression in the coming years. Ages refer to how old a player will be July 1, 2025. ICAgfSkod2luZG93LGRvY3VtZW50LCdzY3JpcHQnLCdkYXRhTGF5ZXInLCdH @FLVarsityRivals. Bristow's fastball was his best pitch here, but he showed solid feel for a mid-70s curveball as well. He pulled a fastball for a double down the left field line, while his best contact of the series came on a fastball he drove deep to left-center field that's a home run at most high school fields, but the center fielder made a great play to track it down for the out. That edition had a few hits (see: Cole, Gerrit) and a few swings and misses (see: Harvey, Matt), and there will be some whiffs this time around. Sanders added to what's already been a strong summer by striking out four of the eight batters he faced at the NTDP, walking two without allowing a hit or a run in two innings. Sterling only threw a few breaking balls here, but he showed feel to spin a curveball that has been a sharp snapper this summer with the potential to miss a lot bats, along with a solid changeup for his age as well. Abrams, Drew Romo, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Mick Abel and Masyn Winn all went through the program. In general, power pitchers don't age particularly well, and Gerrit Cole is the definition of a power pitcher, with a fastball that averaged 97.1 mph and a slider-curveball that keeps hitters off balance. He pitched at 86-89 mph, generally where he has been throughout the summer, with a lot of strikes and a chance to be sitting in the low-90s or better once he adds more weight. However, I like to think I've grown a good deal as a talent evaluator in those five years, so hopefully this one is more hit than miss. This NTDP group had several players with the upside to join that tier of talent in the coming years. Morlando sets up with a wide base and keeps his head locked in throughout his swing and has a simple move to the ball, helping him track pitches well as he never expanded the zone or swung and missed during the NTDP. 11. JmMyPTcyNDE0NjkmYzc9aHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZmbGF2YXJzaXR5LnJpdmFs Zac Gallen, Arizona Diamondbacks (2025 Age: 29). Klicken Sie auf Alle ablehnen, wenn Sie nicht mchten, dass wir und unsere Partner Cookies und personenbezogene Daten fr diese zustzlichen Zwecke verwenden. Sterling is a Texas commit. He's a Georgia commit. 2025 Opening Day Age in Parenthesis. A boom-or-bust prospect with electric stuff and limited pitchability out of high school, his fastball-slider pairing is as good a two-pitch combination as any prospect in baseball. At the plate he showed a patient approach, drawing three walks in six plate appearances. Williams mixed in a solid slider that he showed some feel for, and while he only threw one changeup, that's been an effective pitch for him in other outings this summer that he sells well off his fastball. Matthew Champion, 2024 RHP/3B, California. With his arm speed and . *Disclaimer: PG cannot 100% guarantee the accuracy of the verbal college commitments listed below. In two innings, Franco got five swings and misses on his. Mike Soroka, Atlanta Braves (2025 Age: 27). He also has a wipeout slider, an above-average changeup, a strong 6'6", 250-pound frame and a solid track record of minor league success. Sanders is 6-foot-3, 185 pounds, athletic with excellent arm speed from the left side. USA Baseball brought together 80 of the top players in the country for its annual 16U/17U National Team Development Program in Cary, North Carolina. More on the Player Ranking Selection Process. The LSU commit covered a fastball at the top of the zone that he sent to the right-center field gap for a double, then showed his ability to handle quality velocity by pulling a 92 mph fastball on the inner third for a single to left field. But his future is no less bright. Paino is a Mississippi commit. Modugno is a Duke commit at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla. And his dazzling debut has only solidified his status as a future star. Offensive Centers - 2/27. He's 6-foot-1, 185 pounds and a high-level. Sloan has grown taller and started to fill out what's now a 6-foot-4, 210-pound frame, leading to one of the bigger fastballs in the 2024 class. Arambula is 6 feet, 180 pounds with an aggressive approach and a high-contact hitter committed to Louisiana State. , Bristow is on the younger end of the class with good mechanics and a fastball that was 88-90 mph at the NTDP. The Oakland Athletics continued to keep him on a relatively short leash in 2020, allowing him to reach the 100-pitch mark just once when he allowed four hits and two earned runs in seven innings against the Houston Astros. Bennett is a Clemson commit. The Orioles liked his present mix of power stuff enough to take him No. His main secondary pitch was a slider with short break, mixing in an occasional changeup that did get a swinging strike against the No. The LSU commit covered a fastball at the top of the zone that he sent to the right-center field gap for a double, then showed his ability to handle quality velocity by pulling a 92 mph fastball on the inner third for a single to left field. 89-91 mph and touched 92 at the NTDP, with the look of a future mid-to-upper 90s arm. If anyone is going to defy the odds and continue pitching at a high level in his age-37 season, it's Jacob deGrom. 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. A Tennessee commit ranked No. Nate Pearson, Toronto Blue Jays (2025 Age: 28). . He's already one of the hardest throwers in the class, pitching at 90-93 mph at the NTDP with the physical projection for mid-to-upper 90s velocity eventually. I am currently in the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources at the University of Georgia. Sterling stands out for his highly projectable 6-foot-4, 185-pound frame and a relatively simple, fluid delivery. *Rankings for 2023 Grad and younger are available to Crosschecker Rankings & Scouting Reports and Scout subscribers.*. Even in just a few games, he smothered six curveballs in the dirt, positioning his body well to deaden the ball and keep it in front of him. Modugno also performed well at the NTDP, going 3-for-6 with a double that he pulled for a line drive down the left field line, another fastball that he lined for a single to left field and another single back up the middle.