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Righthander Paco Hernandez offers good upside, thanks to a projectable 6-foot-5, 210-pound frame and a fastball that already gets into the low 90s. Pitchers: Brown has a strong, physical 6-foot-3 frame and this summer took a step forward with his pitchability. Colby Wilkerson is an excellent defender and has the versatility to play anywhere on the infield. Lefthander Dylan Carmouche has a long 6-foot-5 frame and some funk on the mound. He got back on the mound this fall and was still throwing a lot of strikes with a fastball in the low 90s and a powerful slider. 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. 10 in 2020. 145). Johnson committed to Ohio State in March and stayed true to the Buckeyes. He is an excellent defender at first base with enough athleticism to play left field as well. His best pitch is his curveball, which is a true hammer, and will play right away. He produced a solid track record as a prep player and has a good understanding of the game. Shortstop Orlando Salinas is an advanced defender who can step right into the middle of the infield for Oklahoma State. His plus speed and arm play well in the outfield. Righthander Miguel Obeso, a junior college transfer, has a solid three-pitch mix and a big frame at 6-foot-3, 280 pounds. Righthander Chase Silseth (305), a junior college transfer, throws his fastball in the low 90s and has solid pitchability, traits that will help him quickly find a role on the Wildcats’ staff. He has a loose, easy swing and is growing into more power as his bat speed improves. Both have impactful bats and some versatility, which should help them carve out a role in the lineup. It kept that group together through the draft, bringing a combination of immediate impact and strong depth. Petrino's first signing class comes following an early signing period in which former MSU coach Dave Steckel signed 20 players to join the team. And then, you've got to do your due diligence, poke around and make sure everybody else is good, too. Shortstop Jalen Battles, a junior college transfer, is a good athlete with solid defensive ability and offensive upside if he can tap into his power potential. Shortstop Dante Girardi, the son of Phillies manager Joe Girardi, doesn’t match Ondina’s raw tools, but is a good infielder and can stay up the middle. He attacks hitters with a good sinker-slider combination. University of Missouri Athletics. The weekend paid off 10 months later when several of those players formed the core of MU’s highest-ranked recruiting class as rated by Rivals.com, 20th in the country. Hitters: Halter made a jump last year and was one of Team USA’s best hitters at the World Cup. He throws his fastball in the upper 80s now and combines it with a good breaking ball. Outfielder Huson Sapp has a good feel for the game, both at the plate and defensively. Pitchers: Righthander Joey Hauser is a good athlete with two-way potential. He’s a very good athlete, runs well and keeps his bat in the zone a long time, allowing him to barrel up balls. He still needs some refinement but has the raw tools to work with. Dalton Beck has two-way ability as a center fielder and lefthander. Listed at 6-foot-4, 185 pounds, his fastball sits around 90 mph and ticks higher at times, to go with a promising slider. Catcher Jack Payton, whose older brother Mark is in Triple-A, is a solid defender and a good leader behind the plate. 5'10" 182. Click here to get started. He can play on the left side of the infield and has the versatility to move to the outfield if needed. 19, Stanford adds another talented group this year that didn’t lose a single player to the draft process. He also has two-way potential thanks to a fastball that gets up to 93 mph with sink. Lefthander Javen Coleman doesn’t have the most overpowering stuff but has built a strong track record of performance. Third baseman/righthander Ethan Long (296) has two-way ability and stands out for his power both at the plate and on the mound. Ben has a good feel for pitching and pairs his promising fastball with a big curveball. 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 Parker Stinnett has an advanced three-pitch mix and his fastball reaches 95 mph. Missouri Tigers coach Eliah Drinkwitz has impressed on the recruiting trail from the moment he arrived in Columbia. 26 in the country and ninth in the SEC. His fastball sits in the upper 80s and he has a good feel for his breaking ball. The lefthanded hitter has good feel at the plate and fits best in an outfield corner. Marcus Brown has the versatility to play anywhere on the infield and is a solid defender. 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. His breaking ball needs to firm up a bit, but he has good feel for the offering and offers solid upside. This class doesn’t have as much hype as some of the Tigers’ previous groups—like last year’s top-10 class—but it’s a strong group overall. 20 nationally, per Rivals.com. On the diamond, his premium speed plays well and he has shown a good feel for hitting during his prep career. Hitters: Kellum Clark has impressive offensive potential and ranked as a top-300 draft prospect before formally removing his name from the event. The definitive source for all Rivals news. 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). Drake Westcott is a physical lefthanded hitter who profiles well as a corner infielder. Florida State didn’t lose a signee to the draft, landed the highest ranked player to make it to college (Montgomery) and added another premium arm following the event. Righthander Charez Butcher (323) is still a bit raw but offers big upside as well. USC also added righthanders Garrett Clark and Toby Spach, both junior college transfers. He’s a bit raw owing to his football background but has plus athleticism, speed and raw power and offers significant upside. Pitchers: The Bulldogs went heavy on lefthanders in this class, starting with Jaden Woods (223) and Luke Wagner (322). Hitters: Braydon Runion, a junior college transfer, is the most impactful position player in the class. He has good hittability and uses the whole field to hit. He has two-way ability as a first baseman with promising power. Outfielder Jared Dickey is a little more raw but has big lefthanded power that could eventually play in the middle of the order. Righthander Carson Swilling (327) also attacks batters with a good fastball-curveball combination. M.J. Rodriguez has a physical frame at 6 feet, 245 pounds, and big power potential. Shortstop Nate Clow (483) isn’t as advanced as Smith, but his loose swing works well and gives him a chance to make a lot of contact. Righthander Brandon Beckel may be the sleeper of the group. The Tigers' Class of 2020 ranked No. He’s in the mold of a player like Colin Simpson and can catch or play first base. Outfielder Jake Deleo (268) is something of a late bloomer but has made tremendous strides over the last two years. Assistant Coach (Hitting) View Full Bio. He didn’t follow their path in sports, instead finding his home on the mound. Listed at 6-foot-7, 210 pounds, he has an easy delivery and throws in the low 90s already. 26, according to 247Sports. 193). Catcher Daniel Susac (118) has the tools to follow in the footsteps of his older brother Andrew Susac, a big league catcher. Berkwich’s fastball plays up thanks to its life and his delivery’s deception, while Garrett’s fastball-slider combination gives him a chance to compete right away. Mizzou also added a junior college defensive lineman to help with their depth in the trenches, which has troubled head coach Eliah Drinkwitz during the 2020 season's stretch run. But the Longhorns dreams of a spectacular coup were dashed when the draft resumed and ultimately, they lost their top four recruits to the draft. He mixes in a big breaking ball and a changeup. Righthander Brooks Rice offers big upside after previously focusing more on being an infielder. Crews was himself a projected top-two rounds pick before formally removing his name from the draft a week before the event. This year’s class brings in even more talent as the Panthers looks to break through. • Vanderbilt picked up 2019 SS Tyler McKenzie in their latest impressive recruiting efforts. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. He runs his fastball into the low 90s and figures to add more velocity, which would also help his secondary stuff. Main Navigation Menu. He mostly attacks hitters with a fastball that sits in the upper 80s and mixes in a good slider. Drinkwitz completed the 2020 class in February with his staff assembled, navigating recruiting and scholarship restrictions stemming from previous NCAA sanctions imposed on Missouri that he had no part in. Listed at 6-foot-2, 200 pounds, he has an intriguing combination of above-average power and speed. Videos, analysis and more on ESPN.com He’s a solid strike-thrower and has the makings of a pair of good secondaries, a package that when combined with his 6-foot-4 frame gives him big upside. Outfielder JT Benson had a standout prep career in Kentucky both in football and baseball. Hitters: Knapczyk is a little undersized at 5-foot-9, 150 pounds, but he’s a heady player who can be a sparkplug for the Cardinals. He’s a good athlete with more potential to unlock if he can hone some of the rough edges of his game. Colleges are given points for each recruit based on their recruit's current high school ranking. He profiles well at third base or in right field. Wagner, listed at 6 feet, 175 pounds, doesn’t offer Woods’ upside, but pounds the strike zone and is very competitive on the mound. Missouri officially added 21 players to its future roster Wednesday, as the early national signing period began for the Class of 2021. Copy Link. 1 recruiting class in the country, their first ever top-ranked class. Outfielder Kade Higgins, the son of UNLV associate head coach Kevin Higgins, is reminiscent of former Sun Devils outfielder Trevor Hauver. Hunter Haas (247) played second base for the 18U National Team at the World Cup and can play anywhere on the infield. Righthander Jaxson Wiggins (267) has a big, projectable 6-foot-6 frame and has made some strides over the last year to now run his fastball into the mid 90s. It’s heavy on prep position players and junior college pitchers and helps strengthen up some key areas of the Cowboys’ roster. He throws from a funky arm angle, creating an uncomfortable look for hitters, and figures to fit well in the bullpen. He throws a lot of strikes and has the potential to make a good jump in velocity as he physically matures. Infielder Logan Steenstra, a junior college transfer, is a good defender with a high baseball IQ and can quickly earn a spot in the Volunteers lineup. Hitters: Outfielder Dom Johnson (312) is one of the fastest players in the draft class and that elite speed plays on the base paths and in center field. Outfielder Calvin Hewett has exciting raw tools but has flown a bit under the radar as a New Hampshire prep product. In that 2020 group were such mainstays on Missouri's roster this season such as cornerbacks Ennis Rakestraw and JC Carlies, center Michael Maietti, wide receivers Keke Chism and Damon Hazelton as well as kicker Harrison Mevis. It’s a well-balanced class with a little bit of everything to help the Trojans take a step forward. Hitters: Smith is toolsy and athletic and packs more punch than his 5-foot-10 frame suggests. He’s a solid defender at shortstop but could also be moved around the diamond to fill in anywhere the Trojans need. Lefthander Christian Williams has advanced pitchability and can throw both his fastball and slider for strikes on both sides of the plate. Righthander Dawson Brown, the son of former all-star Kevin Brown, doesn’t have as much pure stuff as Grissom Jr., but has a good feel for his craft. Pitchers: Witt has real two-way potential and will get a chance to do both in Austin, but his upside may be the highest on the mound. Top recruit: Enrique Bradfield, OF (No. He throws in the low 90s and mixes in a slider. Outfielder Chad Born has a good feel for the barrel and produces good bat speed but is still developing his power. His fastball gets up to 96 mph and he pairs it with a sharp, biting slider, while also mixing in a changeup and curveball. 65 wide receiver in the 2021 class, who flipped from Arizona State to Missouri last week. 233). Righthander Ryan Costeiu, a junior college transfer, has good stuff that can play right away for the Razorbacks, with a low-90s fastball and a good changeup. He’s an impact hitter and a solid defender at the hot corner. "So we feel pretty good about the number we're at, trying to close on one or two more. His fastball already reaches 94 mph from a low, whippy arm slot. Righthander Travis Sthele (171) also has a big arm but is a bit undersized. Follow Mizzou football with the Tribune’s Tiger Extra newsletter. Those qualities aren't exclusive to Drinkwitz around college football — not even close. Righthander Chase Hampton (272) throws his fastball in the low 90s with a good spin rate. Missouri signed three of the top 10 players from the Show-Me State in the 2021 class, up from one last year — wide receiver Jay Maclin was No. Corbin Grantham, the son of former Mississippi State defensive coordinator Todd Grantham, has plus speed that plays well in center field. He also has a powerful bat as a third baseman but is more likely to make an impact on the mound. He throws from a three-quarters arm slot that gives good running action to his fastball, which sits in the low 90s and has reached 97 mph. Its focus is on the mound, with some big arms arriving in Starkville. Righthander Blake Purnell has a projectable 6-foot-4 frame and a promising arsenal. Pitchers: Wohlgemuth has a strong but undersized frame at a listed 5-foot-11, 205 pounds. This is the highest rank for Missouri since its 2010 class that led the Tigers to back-to-back SEC East championships in 2013 and 2014. While the losses wound up not being quite as numerous as expected due to the shortened draft, Louisville is now well positioned going into 2021. Hitters: Moss was one of the offensive standouts at Area Code Games and has an impressive feel for hitting. Lefthander Andy Armstrong has advanced feel for pitching and has performed at a high level on big stages in high school. Infielder Vince Smith produced a strong track record of performance in big high school events and has solid all-around tools. Miami’s top-ranked class snaps a nine-year streak of SEC programs topping the recruiting rankings. “It takes work ethic, knowledge of evaluating players, and along with JD and the rest of the staff, it’s a testament of their hard work.”. Birdsell, a junior college transfer, has the highest profile and was starting to heat up when the season ended. Jacob Berry (220) is a switch-hitter with the ability to hit for power from both sides of the plate who profiles well at an infield corner. Brody Drost (367) has true two-way potential as an outfielder/lefthander. BA Newsletter: Get Analysis, Rankings Delivered To Your Inbox! But his newfound velocity and promising curveball give him plenty of upside. As a hitter, he profiles well at third base and offers impressive raw power. Overview: It was a strong year for prep talent in Oklahoma and the Sooners took advantage, signing the state’s three best players. Lefthander Braden Carmichael led Grayson (Texas) JC’s rotation the last two seasons. Max DeJong and Hank Bearden both have good breaking balls that give them a chance to quickly contribute. The official 2020 Baseball Roster for the University of Missouri Tigers. Pitchers: Righthander Jaden Agassi is the son of tennis legends Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf. Wednesday is known as the first of two national signing days, with the other coming Feb. 3, 2021. Maryland Heights, MO. The righthanded hitter has good raw power but still needs some refinement offensively. Ryan has an excellent pitcher’s frame at a listed 6-foot-3, 185 pounds and throws his fastball in the low 90s, touching 96 mph. Overview: The Commodores last fall landed their record sixth top-ranked recruiting class thanks to a star-studded freshman class that arrived in Nashville. Zabala and shortstop Steven Ondina (149), who were teammates at the International Baseball Academy, will again team up for the Panthers. His fastball sits in the upper 80s but produces lots of swings and misses thanks to its riding life, and he pairs it well with a 12-to-6 curveball. Find what players have committed to your favorite school. He said this class stands out among the Hurricanes’ best during his long tenure in the program. 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. Hitters: Davis looks the part as a 6-foot-1, 211-pound tooled-up lefthanded hitting outfielder with premium talent. He attacks hitters with a good fastball-slider combination and can reach 94 mph. He’ll need to refine his control and changeup like many prep pitchers, but he’s ready to step into a big role for the Seminoles. Twin righthanders Ben and Zach Joyce come to Tennessee from junior college. Hitters: Bowser has a strong, powerful frame and the tools to profile at third base. Hitters: Third baseman Cayden Wallace (144) has an athletic, physical frame and has a prototypical skillset for the position. The recruiting rankings take into account all players from the high school and junior college ranks and were compiled following many conversations with coaches and scouts. He’s more athletic than his 6-foot-3, 215-pound frame portends, and his bat will profile as either a first baseman or corner outfielder. Daniel, listed at 6-foot-3, 215 pounds, is big and athletic and has plenty of offensive upside as a switch-hitter with power potential. Righthander Braxton Pearson (358) came on strong last spring, adding more power to his fastball-slider combination. Hitters: Bradfield has elite speed, a quality Vanderbilt hasn’t had the last couple years. On the mound, he has an easy arm action and a good three-pitch mix that can play right away. 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. Outfielder Nate McCollum is also playing football at Georgia Tech and is rated as a three-star wide receiver by 247 Sports. Catcher Chris Eiroa has big righthanded power that plays well. Mizzou loads up on D-line, secondary in Drinkwitz's first full class Dec 17, 2020 The Tigers addressed some dire needs on defense and landed their top target at quarterback. Righthander Chase Centala stands out for his strike-throwing ability, which will help him to quickly carve out a role on the staff. But having his consistent presence alongside a newfound recruiting strategy appears to have given life to Missouri on the frontlines of the sport. Righthander Storm Hierholzer (320) has a good fastball-slider combination. This year’s class also has premium talent, but unlike the last two years when a Vanderbilt righthander was the highest-ranked player to make it to campus (Kumar Rocker in 2018, Jack Leiter in 2019), this year’s group is built more on position players. Overview: Florida was the biggest winner of this year’s draft as it held on to nearly every member of its top-ranked team. He throws from a very low three-quarters slot and gets a lot of movement on his fastball and slider, giving him a chance to quickly help out of the bullpen. Top recruit: Christian Knapczyk, INF (No. The news isn’t all bad, however. He’s highly versatile, and can play anywhere in the outfield, step into the infield in a pinch and get on the mound, where his fastball can reach 91 mph. Missouri signed three of the top 10 players from the Show-Me State in the 2021 class, up from one last year — wide receiver Jay Maclin was No. Hitters: Crews is the latest premium outfielder to land in Baton Rouge and gives LSU a direct replacement for Daniel Cabrera, who was drafted in the second round. Righthander Cory Adcock throws in the low 90s with a good breaking ball and has a projectable 6-foot-3, 180-pound frame. Righthander Michael Fowler has a projectable 6-foot-3, 185-pound frame but missed this summer due to injury. Righthander Alex Galvan (496) offers big projection in his 6-foot-6, 215-pound frame. Cooper. Jaden, listed at 6-foot-4, 188 pounds, is projectable and has a good three-pitch mix. 2 ranking, followed by Vanderbilt, Arizona and Florida. 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. He has plenty of athleticism and bat speed, and he can play all over the field, which will help him quickly get in the Bulldogs’ lineup. Righthander Jake Smith (146), a junior college transfer, is listed at 6-foot-5, 180 pounds and combines projection with present stuff. He’ll need to refine some of the fine points of his game to reach his considerable ceiling, however. He has big offensive potential as well but needs to improve his feel for hitting to get the most out of his bat speed. Outfielder/righthander Grayson Moore (251) has true two-way potential thanks to some power in his bat and a good fastball-breaking ball combination. Carrion and Halter both have a chance to contribute on the mound, as well. Pitchers: Lefthander Jackson Phipps (178), listed at 6-foot-5, 210 pounds, is projectable and made some strides over the last couple years, but still has more room to grow. This Razorbacks’ class will be counted on to help replace those players and has the potential to follow in their footsteps in terms of impact and pro potential. 59). His loose, whippy swing and strength produce plenty of raw power and he does a good job of putting the bat on the ball. Overview: The Seminoles’ class was just outside the Top 25 going into the draft, but they were one of the biggest winners of the event and jump to just outside the top 10 in the final rankings. Jordan Carrion (394) has standout defensive tools that are rare for college shortstops. Carson doesn’t have his brother’s power, but instead is an above-average runner with impressive athleticism. He offers big power potential and profiles as a corner infielder. Infielder Davis Meche might not stand out for his tools but has an advanced understanding of the game and finds a way to make things happen. The main takeaway for the Tigers? Outfielder Kyle Casper has a solid overall skill set and covers ground well in the outfield, a big asset in the spacious alleys of Hi Corbett Field. He produces good bat speed and has a chance for plus power, which he’ll need to fit the prototypical corner outfield profile. Righthander Josh Mallitz throws his fastball around 90 mph and pairs it with good feel for his breaking ball. Shortstop Bryson Ware (232) is toolsy and athletic and comes to Auburn after just one year of junior college. Perfect Game's College Recruit Rankings Class of 2020. Lefthander Colin Caldwell pitches from multiple arm angels and could become a weapon out of the bullpen. The lefthanded hitter has power potential, particularly when he pulls the ball. Righthander Tanner Quick didn’t do much on the showcase circuit and as a result has stayed under the radar. Infielders Luis Espinal and Dominic Pitelli are the sleepers of the class because they didn’t play much on the showcase circuit. Jacob Gonzalez (299) also impressed at the plate during high school, utilizing an advanced approach to work the middle of the diamond. He has an easy lefthanded swing and does a good job of making consistent contact with a gap-to-gap approach. 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 Matthew Luna has a big, physical frame and throws from a low three-quarters arm slot that makes for a tough matchup. Shortstop Brayden Taylor has good defensive skills and figures to be able to stay at the position, though he’ll need to get stronger to reach his potential at the plate. He needs to refine his strike throwing and breaking ball, but the raw tools are there to work with. Righthander Lebarron Johnson (319) was originally committed to Florida and didn’t join Texas’ class until after the draft. Those classes haven’t yet propelled the Panthers back to regionals, but Logan Allen, the top prospect in their 2017 class, in June was drafted in the second round and the program has made strides forward. CLICK HERE TO SEE THEIR FULL RECRUITING CLASS. As a result, LSU has a top-10 class for the sixth time in seven years. Copyright © 2021 Baseball America Enterprises. He throws his fastball in the mid 90s and pairs it with a promising breaking ball that could play in the Hurricanes’ rotation right away. Louisiana State closely followed Miami and earned the No. As a result, the Hurricanes have the No. Columbia. All were previously committed to the Tigers under Barry Odom, but they stuck around after whatever pitch Drinkwitz gave as he built out the rest of his coaching staff. Righthander Alejandro Rosario (60) doesn’t match Mederos’ physicality but has a big arm. Righthander Brendan Girton (382) is a converted catcher and state-champion football player with a bulldog mentality. 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