This years class is smaller and not as flashy but is a talented group. As a result, the Cardinal bring in the top-ranked prep player not to sign in Moore and have a top-25 class for the third time in four years. He has a good approach at the plate and uses his plus speed well on the bases. Lucas Kelly has two-way ability as a third baseman and righthander and brings power in both roles. His fastball gets into the low 90s now and theres more velocity to come. He too has some further refinement necessary but has starter traits. 222) Overview: Texas A&M is coming off a College World Series appearance in its first season under coach Jim Schlossnagle and this recruiting class will be looking to push the Aggies back to Omaha. (Boston, MA), Crossroads School 1 overall pick Jackson Holliday, but the end result is a class that still ranks as the best in the Big 12. (Studio City, CA), Riverview Recruiting coordinator: Carl Lafferty Top recruit: Campbell Smithwick, C Overview: The reigning national champions landed the No. Hes undersized on the mound but runs his fastball up to 93 mph and has a good feel for spin. Righthander Logan Forsythe runs his fastball up to 96 mph and he mixes in a good slider. The Tigers landed a premium class, headlined by four players who this summer ranked in the top 100 of Baseball Americas draft rankings (which includes all draft-eligible players). He might have more velocity in the tank and his changeup and slider both show promise. Recruiting coordinator:John DiLauraTop recruit: Anthony Silva, SS. (Moline, IL), Putnam Science Academy 69 prep player in the 2023 class and his early arrival gives the Gators another premium player in the class. 2023 ESPN Inside linebackers. The Horned Frogs got a boost when Silva formally opted out of the draft, but the class also has solid depth. Infielder Harold Coll is coming off a strong season at San Jacinto (Texas) JC, where he hit 10 home runs and stole 15 bases. (Dayton, OH), Word Of God Christian Academy Hes got above-average speed and the versatility to play a variety of positions. Its a large group and provides impactful talent around the diamond, both on the mound and among position players. (Covington, GA), Cathedral Infielder Jayson Jones (185) has an explosive righthanded swing that produces plus power potential. His fastball gets into the mid 90s, touching 97 mph, and plays up thanks to its hard, running life. (South Africa, SOUT), Moravian Prep His fastball sits in the low 90s and he mixes in a slider and changeup. He has an exciting fastball-curveball combination and can run his fastball into the low 90s. He has room to fill out his 6-foot-3 frame and could grow into more power down the line. Ranking by Region. Catcher Carter Wright is a solid defender behind the plate and infielder Caden Green has good defensive actions and a solid righthanded swing. Hes an average runner and a steady defender. Two Gamecocks earn honors, looking at the rankings. Hes a bit undersized as a pitcher but has impressive feel on the mound and gets a lot of movement on his upper-80s fastball, which he pairs with a good curveball. He has a quick lefthanded swing and his athleticism gives him a chance to play on the infield or in an outfield corner. Wisconsin coach Paul Chryst instructs players during a game against Nebraska at Camp Randall Stadium on Nov. 20, 2021. Outfielder Jordan Taylor (98) is a premium athlete who is a prototypical toolsy outfielder. While innings will be hard to come by for any of the newcomers, he is advanced enough to quickly get on the mound for the Volunteers. (Raleigh, NC), Long Island Lutheran Jason Torres (392) stands out for his hittability and his fast righthanded swing, giving him big power potential. He has an over-the-top delivery and works in a big curveball and promising changeup. He has serious raw power but isnt an all-or-nothing hitter, also displaying solid bat control. Recruiting coordinator: Ted Tom Top recruit: Charlee Soto, RHP Overview: As UCF prepares to move to the Big 12, the Knights put together a class with impact talent, especially on the mound. He has a big build at 6-foot-5, 225 pounds and attacks hitters with a fastball-curveball combination. As he gets more experience, he has a chance to really take off. BA Newsletter: Get Analysis, Rankings Delivered To Your Inbox! Righthander Drake Flowers has a big, projectable build at 6-foot-5, 217 pounds and a solid three-pitch mix. Righthander Connor McCreery has a projectable build at 6-foot-6, 205 pounds and a big arm. His fastball sits in the low 90s and he pairs it with a good slider. His fastball sits in the upper 80s and he can run it up to 93-94. Lefthander Andrew Healy was seen as a top-10 round talent but formally opted out of the draft after an injury sidelined him nearly the whole spring. His fastball sits in the low 90s and touches 95 mph. He has a solid four-pitch mix, pounds the strike zone and has a good feel for spin. Even if he does end up changing positions, his offensive ability will play well and he has a middle-of-the-order profile. Jared Thomas has made some big strides over the last year and brings an intriguing skill set to the lineup. If he continues on his current trajectory, he offers big upside. 129) Overview: This is South Carolinas 13th straight Top 25 recruiting class, a streak only bested by Vanderbilt (18) and Florida (15). He pounds the strike zone with four pitches and throws his fastball in the low 90s. Righthander Luke Jackson pounds the zone with his three-pitch arsenal and competes on the mound. You can see that the area under the curve gets smaller both as the rating for a commit decreases and as the number of total commits for a school increases. Lefthander Chris Arroyo was Clementes high school teammate and has a good three-pitch mix. His fastball was up to 95 mph and his curveball has a high spin rate that makes it one of the best in the prep class. His lefthanded swing and track record for hitting give him a chance to see time as a hitter as well. Righthander Ryan Denison also has a big, strong build at 6-foot-4, 215 pounds and power upside. Hitters: Kilen is the latest prep star from Wisconsin and he upheld his Louisville commitment despite being drafted in the 13th round by the Red Sox. College Recruiting Rankings. He primarily pitched out of the back of the bullpen last season and can make an impact there for the Tigers. His fastball gets into the low 90s and he has promising secondary stuff, highlighted by an above-average changeup. 2024 Recruiting Rankings 1 Georgia 224.83 2 Notre Dame 164.77 3 LSU 157.44 4 Florida State 155.19 5 Michigan 120.12 6 Texas Tech 115.87 7 South Carolina 115.53 8 Tennessee 108.14 9 Oregon. The class is deeper on the mound, but the Gators also landed some high-end position players. Hes further advanced defensively than offensively, but he has power potential at the plate. Hunter Grimes and Ben McLaughlin, also junior college transfers, add two more big bats to the Razorbacks class. Overview: The Oklahoma State class underwent some significant changes during the summer, as the Cowboys took advantage of some coaching changes to add premium talent. Hes a plus runner who can stay up the middle on the infield and has an easy lefthanded swing. The righthanded hitter has plenty of power but was under the radar before his big spring, leaving some unanswered questions about how well hell fare against high-level pitching in the SEC. He has two-way ability and the lefthader throws his fastball around 90 mph. (Bradley, IL), Dacula He missed this spring due to Tommy John surgery, but at his best he controls his three-pitch mix well. His fastball sits around 90 mph, and he has good feel for his changeup. Shortstop Jake Kendro will likely remind Tennessee fans of Cortland Lawson, even down to the hair. Hes more than just a power hitter, however, and has solid feel at the plate. His fastball sits in the low 90s, touching 95 mph, and he mixes in a good changeup and curveball, and he fills up the zone with all three. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports, Nov 6, 2021; Seattle, Washington, USA; Oregon Ducks players fans pose for a photo as they celebrate following a 26-16 victory against the Washington Huskies at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium. Pitchers: Righthander Turner Spoljaric (404), a Canadian native and the son of former big leaguer Paul Spoljaric, can throw his fastball in the low 90s and has a good feel for pitching. Tallon throws his fastball in the upper 80s and pairs it with a sweeping slider, while Proksch has a good changeup to go with his deceptive fastball. Shortstop Travis Sanders was drafted in the 14th round by the Red Sox but upheld his college commitment. He pairs it with a sharp slider and throws a lot of strikes. He has an easy lefthanded swing and makes a lot of hard contact. OToole throws in the low 90s and has good feel for spin. He has some two-way ability and can touch 93 mph on the mound, but his future is likely as a hitter. (Chicago, IL), Wasatch Academy Listed at 6-foot-3, 180 pounds, he has an easy delivery and pounds the strike zone with three pitches. As a result, the Longhorns brought in a large class that is especially strong among position players. Recruiting coordinator: Monte Lee Top recruit: Eli Jerzembeck, RHP (No. Outfielder Nolan Schubert (380) was committed to Michigan until the coaching change in Ann Arbor. Though hes a righthanded hitter, his size invites comparisons to Joe Mauer and while catchers of that size are rare in the big leagues, hell get the chance to handle the position at LSU. Recruiting coordinator: Kevin McMullan Top recruit: Jack OConnor, RHP (No. His delivery has some effort to it, but his power stuff gives him a chance to make an early impact for the Ducks. 247Sports Composite. The 2022-23 Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball team represents the University of Kansas in the 2022-23 NCAA Division I men's basketball season, which is the Jayhawks' 125th basketball season. Please check your email for a confirmation. Lefthander Brant Hogue and righthander Evan OToole were teammates at Iowa Western JC and now transfer together to Oklahoma State. Righthander Brady Disbro has a strong, physical frame at a listed 6-foot-3, 220 pounds. All player rankings are from the top 500 draft prospects list, which includes all draft-eligible players. Four-year transfers were not considered for the ranking. The 247Sports Composite is a proprietary algorithm that compiles rankings and ratings listed in the public domain by the major media recruiting services, creating the industry's most comprehensive and unbiased prospect and team rankings. In order to create the most comprehensive Team Recruiting Ranking without any notion of bias, 247Sports Team Recruiting Ranking is solely based on the 247Sports Composite Rating. Outfielder Cort Macdonald was a three-sport star in high school and his athleticism plays well on the diamond. Recruiting coordinator:Bryant WardTop recruit: Payton Brennan, OF (No. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Wheeler Georgia Tech saw nine players move on to pro ball from last years team, leaving plenty of room for the newcomers to make an impact. He also works in a slider and changeup. 7 South Carolina 115.53. Infielder Brandon Forrester will join his older brother Garret in Corvallis. 6 Texas Tech 115.87. Infielder Juan De La Cruz is a good athlete with plus speed who was a bit under the radar due to a shoulder injury his junior year. He throws a lot of strikes and has upside as a starter. (Oklahoma City, OK), IMG Academy On the mound, his fastball this summer got up to 99 mph and he pairs it with a power slider. 64) Overview: The Tigers signed a top-10 class in the fall and new coach Erik Bakich and recruiting coordinator Nick Schnabel did a good job holding it together this summer. Recruiting coordinator: John DiLaura Top recruit: Anthony Silva, SS Overview: TCU has landed a top-20 recruiting class for eight straight years and this class fits right in. Lefthander Bradley Loftin (264) came on strong this spring and ran his fastball up to 95 mph. 2 Notre Dame 164.77. Hitters: Flores has smooth actions at shortstop, soft hands and a plus armall the tools needed to play shortstop. His fastball-breaking ball combination profiles well in the bullpen. He throws a lot of strikes and as he adds strength, he could make a big jump. Catcher Jacob Jarrell has a strong, physical frame that plays well on both sides of the ball. Recruiting coordinator: Josh Elander Top recruit: Derek Schaefer, RHP Overview: The Volunteers continue to recruit well under the direction of Tony Vitello and Elander. (Branson, MO), Heritage Christian School Alabama leads the way. Outfielder Colby Backus, a junior college transfer, is big and physical at 6-foot-5, 220 pounds. Arnold is a good athlete with feel for three pitches and a projectable 6-foot-2, 168-pound frame. 4 Florida State 155.19. He offers power at the plate and is a steady defender on the infield. (The Villages, FL), Bixby Lefthander Jake Bimbi is coming off an All-American season at Wabash Valley (Ill.) JC. Recruiting coordinator:Josh ElanderTop recruit: Alex Stanwich, OF (No. He mixes in both a good changeup and curveball and has the profile of a future weekend starter. Righthander Dax Dathe, a junior college transfer, has a strong frame at 6-foot-3, 200 pounds and a good fastball-slider combination. 71) Overview: After Jay Johnson and his staff were hired last summer, they went to work and supplemented what was already a strong recruiting class with more high-end talent. Lefthander Wyatt Danilowicz has solid all-around stuff. Lefthander Michael Benzor has flown under the radar but has a projectable build and a promising three-pitch mix that could make him the sleeper of the class. Infielder Stanley Tucker (329) was a big riser this spring thanks to a monster season at New Mexico JC. Like the incoming class, Rodriguez is new to Austin himself, as he was hired this summer following seven years as head coach at Baylor. He is a good athlete, has above-average speed, can play anywhere on the infield and has a good righthanded swing. He also has plus raw power at the plate and projects best at third base as a position player. 247Sports Composite. (La Porte, IN), Kenwood Academy His fastball sits around 90 mph, and he has feel for both his changeup and curveball. He has elite speed, easy plus raw power and lightning-fast bat speed. Lefthander BJ Bailey, a junior college transfer, attacks hitters with a fastball-slider combination and profiles in the Tigers bullpen. 89) Overview: Texas had a veteran-laden roster in 2022 and lost several players to the draft and graduation. (Hickory, NC), Centerville The 2023 class is not as flashy but is another strong group for LSU to build around. (Minneapolis, MN), Joliet West Gabriel Nard has true two-way potential as an infielder and righthander. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports, Purdue wide receiver Milton Wright (0) is stopepd by Wisconsin cornerback Caesar Williams (21) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021 at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette.Cfb Purdue Vs Wisconsin, Dec 29, 2021; New York, NY, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies quarterback Tahj Bullock (15) runs the ball as Maryland Terrapins defensive back Devyn King (29) and linebacker Gereme Spraggins (21) pursue during the second half of the 2021 Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium. Righthander Matthew Grabmann (490), also a Canadian native, has a big arm and can run his fastball up to 96 mph. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Nationally, the usual players have been dominating on the circuit. Recruiting coordinator:James RamseyTop recruit: Riley Stanford, RHP/OF (No. Recruiting coordinator: Bryant Ward Top recruit: Payton Brennan, OF (No. Weight: 344 pounds. Nimmala is a premium talent, who is already starting to break out. He has good all-around instincts and could quickly work his way into the lineup. He gets swings and misses with both pitches and has performed at a high level, but his control is not as advanced as his stuff. Righthander Calvin Marley has a strong build at 6-foot-4, 240 pounds. He also is a good hitter and could see action as a two-way player for the Cavs. Pitchers: Lefthander Noah Samol (360) missed much of 2021 due to Tommy John surgery but came on strong over the last year. (Chicago, IL), Moline Sr BA Newsletter: Get Analysis, Rankings Delivered To Your Inbox! Righthander Adrian Siravo, a junior college transfer, last year was an all-star in the Cape Cod League. Keenan leads the way this year thanks to his excellent fastball-curveball combination. 170) Overview: Auburn lost eight players to the draft from the team this season that reached the College World Series, necessitating a larger incoming class. Now, he joins the Gators after two strong seasons. 149) Overview: Even after losing a few recruits in the draft, including first-rounder Cam Collier, the Cardinals still pulled in a big, strong class that is the highest ranked in program history. Diamant is more of a prospect as a position player thanks to his approach at the plate and easy righthanded swing. Arkansas tops the Baseball America 2023 recruiting class rankings as the fall signing period for the class of 2023 opens. Its headlined by Smith, the highest rated player in the draft not to sign, and the new coaching staff buttressed it with a few players who were previously committed to them at Michigan. He pairs it with a promising breaking ball and is a good athlete. Overview: Tennessee has recruited at a high level under coach Tony Vitello and Elander and results on the field have followed. He has strong starter traits, though refining a true putaway pitch would help him take a step forward. The class is deeper on the mound, but the Gators also landed some high-end position players. In order to create the most comprehensive Team Recruiting Ranking without any notion of bias, 247Sports Team Recruiting Ranking is solely based on the 247Sports Composite Rating. Listed at 6-foot-5, 230 pounds, infielder Mason Morris has big righthanded power and a strong arm.