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Friday Nonsense

14 Jul 2017 3:30 PM / 1 Comment on Friday Nonsense

And now for something totally different. It’s summer, so I’ve kind of taken an “anything goes” approach to the site that should last for about another six weeks or so. The following is not for everyone, I bet, but it’s a) about baseball, and b) tangentially related to the draft. Back to regularly scheduled 2018 MLB Draft programming on Monday…

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A friend of mine asked me recently what I thought about Pat Neshek’s trade value. That led me to the realization that I have no idea what Neshek’s trade value is. I pride myself on answering questions when asked — even if it’s a simple “honestly, I don’t know but I’ll try to find out — so I got to work in trying to give a quality answer. A wise man once told me that the best way make sense of the unfamiliar is to find comps. That wise man was me. I told myself that. So here we are.

We started with all the relievers traded in the weeks leading up to the deadline over the past three years. Then we tried to find the ones who had statistical years closest to Neshek’s first half. Finally, we examined the return for each traded reliever and how it could be related back to present day prospect value. Simple enough, right?

In a fun twist, the reliever most similar to Neshek dealt in the last three years is none other than old friend Jonathan Papelbon. A comparison with Neshek on top and Papelbon on bottom…

9.17 K/9 – 1.27 BB/9 – 1.27 ERA – 2.27 FIP – 35.1 IP
9.08 K/9 – 1.82 BB/9 – 1.59 ERA – 3.01 FIP – 39.2 IP

Now obviously Papelbon had the sizable perceived edge as being a VETERAN CHAMPIONSHIP CLOSER, but he also came with the risk (or reward, I suppose) of another guaranteed year (after negotiating this part of the deal with Washington) at $11 million on the books. The return for Papelbon was impressive at the time and now looks like an absolute home run. Nick Pivetta is really good. Worth noting that the Phillies paid for Papelbon for that first half-season (minus the minimum) and left the Nats on the hook for the full season thereafter (which they predictably partially deferred…but that’s a whole other thing).

Other closers at the time dealt away with similar numbers to Neshek…

9.17 K/9 – 1.27 BB/9 – 1.27 ERA – 2.27 FIP – 35.1 IP
7.90 K/9 – 2.41 BB/9 – 2.85 ERA – 4.87 FIP – 41.0 IP
8.84 K/9 – 4.89 BB/9 – 2.79 ERA – 3.96 FIP – 38.2 IP
11.34 K/9 – 1.08 BB/9 – 2.70 ERA – 1.06 FIP – 33.1 IP

Here we have Neshek at the top followed by 2015 Joakim Soria, 2015 Tyler Clippard, and 2014 Joakim Soria. The return for 2015 Soria was JaCoby Jones. 2015 Clippard fetched Casey Meisner. 2014 Soria brought back Jake Thompson (!) and Corey Knebel. In a fun coincidence that may or may not actually be a coincidence, Baseball America’s midseason rankings had Jones as the Pirates 10th best prospect before being dealt. He was MLB.com’s 12th best prospect. Nick Pivetta was also ranked 10th (BA) and 12th (MLB). And the return for Zach Duke? Well, Charlie Tilson was ranked 10th (BA) and 12th (MLB). That’s weird, right?

It also brings us to Duke. He, along with Clippard (again!), were the two pitchers closest to Neshek dealt at last year’s deadline. The numbers going from Neshek to Duke to 2016 Clippard…

9.17 K/9 – 1.27 BB/9 – 1.27 ERA – 2.27 FIP – 35.1 IP
10.04 K/9 – 3.82 BB/9 – 2.63 ERA – 3.04 FIP – 37.2 IP
10.99 K/9 – 3.58 BB/9 – 4.30 ERA – 4.31 FIP – 37.2 IP

Duke is a really interesting comparison for Neshek, I think. Both pitchers were seen as specialists, but were dealt (or will be dealt in Neshek’s case) during a season they put up unexpectedly strong numbers against opposite-handed hitters. As mentioned earlier, the return was a guy ranked 10th (BA) and 12th (MLB) on the top major industry lists updated during the season. As for this version of Clippard, he returned MLB.com’s 14th ranked prospect from New York (Vicente Campos). Worth noting that both Duke and Clippard were not closing at the time of their respective trades — like Neshek, Duke has never closed, FWIW — and were owed monies ($5.5 million for Duke, $6.15 million for Clippard) for one season beyond the in-season move.

9.17 K/9 – 1.27 BB/9 – 1.27 ERA – 2.27 FIP – 35.1 IP
11.75 K/9 – 2.75 BB/9 – 1.00 ERA – 1.88 FIP – 36.0 IP
7.88 K/9 – 3.94 BB/9 – 4.50 ERA – 3.51 FIP – 32.0 IP

Top is Neshek (figure you’ve caught on by now, but just in case), middle is Mark Lowe, bottom is Steve Cishek. Lowe is another really interesting comparison for Neshek. Both were/are non-closers, pending free agents, and in the midst of stellar seasons judged by literally any measure. The return on Lowe: Jake Brentz, Nick Wells, and Rob Rasmussen. Cishek, who wasn’t closing at that point, had two years of team control left but wound up being non-tendered by the Cardinals anyway. There’s a chance he’s only included here because my subconscious mind wants the two similarly named relievers linked forever in such a momentous email. Whatever the reason for his inclusion may be, he’s neither a great nor horrible comp for Neshek. The return for him was Kyle Barraclough.

Conclusions from this are pretty straightforward. There’s something magical about players ranked both 10th (BA) and 12th (MLB), so if you can find a guy to hit on those exact spots on each list then he’s the one. If past schedules can be trusted, then those updates should be out next week. In the meantime, let’s look at the returns and how they ranked before the season they were dealt to try to figure out a realistic return. We have the following names to consider: Nick Pivetta, JaCoby Jones, Casey Meisner, Jake Thompson/Corey Knebel, Charlie Tilson, Vicente Campos, Jake Brentz/Nick Wells/Rob Rasmussen, and Kyle Barraclough.

Pivetta – 10th
Jones – 13th
Meisner – 21st
Thompson – 4th, Knebel – 6th
Tilson – 13th
Campos – 20th
Brentz – UR, Wells – 28th, Rasmussen – UR
Barraclough – UR

We can work with three methodologies here. First, a simple mean of all the prospects dealt. I averaged players dealt in the same package and considered anybody unranked to be the 31st best prospect in the system. That got us an average of just under 18th. This could be useful, especially if we’re trying to be conservative with our expected return. We could also look at the wider range of outcomes. Players were ranked as high as 4th and as low as “31st.” That’s probably too wide a range to be useful. However, if we toss out the unranked players — not that big a deal since Cishek wasn’t a great comparable in the first place, plus two of the other unranked guys were part of a larger package anyway — then that gives us a range from 4th to 21st. That makes sense as both a reasonable ceiling and floor. We could also focus on our three favorite comps for Neshek (Papelbon, Duke, and Lowe) to help narrow down the eventual search field. The Lowe trade was weird in that it was more about quantity than quality — though Brentz, unranked here, was one seen as a pretty big draft overslot draft prospect — so Pivetta (10th) and Tilson (13th) wind up as the most useful points of reference.

The four teams publicly connected to Neshek so far this season have been Boston, Kansas City, New York, and Washington. We’ll take a look at each team’s 10th to 13th best prospects as noted by Baseball America prior to the season. For reference’s sake, here’s what the Phillies list looked like…

OF Dylan Cozens
RHP Kevin Gowdy
RHP Nick Pivetta
2B Daniel Brito

Not bad, right? You’d happily take any of those guys for Neshek in a second. Thankfully, all of those guys are already here. Let’s see what else is out there. We’ll run through Boston, Kansas City, New York, and Washington in that order. I included notes from each player’s time as an amateur (if applicable) and then followed that up with present day thoughts on their current value.

Boston

1B Josh Okimey

1B Josh Ockimey (Neumann-Goretti HS, Pennsylvania): good athlete; power upside; interesting hit tool; slow; 6-4, 220 pounds

3B Michael Chavis

3B/2B Michael Chavis (Sprayberry HS, Georgia): good approach; above-average to plus defender; can’t throw it fast enough for him; very real right-handed power, at least above-average and plus for me; average speed; average or better arm; good athlete; bat speed is nuts; could be catcher convert; PG comp: Javier Baez; not perfect, but reminds me of Cavan Biggio last year; Callis comp: Jedd Gyorko; I can see maybe RHH Robin Ventura; have heard Blake DeWitt as warning; 5-10, 200 pounds

RHP Mike Shawaryn

Shawaryn’s big 2015 (10.71 K/9 and 1.71 ERA in 116.0 IP) set him up as a potential first round pick coming into the year, but a slight dip in production and stuff has many cooler on him now than before. He’s always been in that ten to fifteen range for him as a 2016 college arm, so the recent downtick in stuff isn’t something I’m too worked up about. At his best, he’s got enough fastball (87-94, 95 peak), a changeup with big upside, and a breaking ball that seemingly improves every time out (even as he’s had some rocky starts this year). Breaking down his individual pitches is obviously important, but the main selling point with Shawaryn was always going to be his above-average to plus command, standout control, and deceptive motion. Assuming his decline is more fatigue – he’s approaching almost 250 college innings in his career; for context’s sake, that’s about a hundred more than AJ Puk and over twice as many as Alec Hansen – than injury (though separating the two can be tricky without proper pre-draft medical screening), Shawaryn might be the perfect candidate for a team in round two (or three if they are lucky) willing to draft a potential mid-rotation starting pitcher with the intent not to pitch him competitively the summer after signing. Draft him, sign him, get him working with your top player development staffers, and focus more about 2017 rather than getting onto the field immediately. If it turns out he’s feeling good and looking good sooner rather than later, so be it. But he’s the type of smart young pitcher that could begin his first professional season at High-A without much concern. That’s the path I’d consider taking with him, but maybe I’m making more out of a few good rather than great starts than I really ought to.

RHP Travis Lakins

RHP Travis Lakins (353) is an athletic young arm with less miles on it as a draft-eligible sophomore than many of his peers. I view him as a really good potential reliever, but I can see why one would look at his athleticism, frame with some projection left, and fastball command and think otherwise.

Ockimey is a local guy (Neumann-Goretti) who has hit for three straight years including a strong showing this year in A+ as a 21-year-old. He’d be a more than fair return for Neshek in a vacuum, but, as a guy locked into first base, doesn’t make a ton of sense for the Phillies specific organizational needs. I’d still be pleased with the return, but could see why others might be less than thrilled.

The ideal target might just be Chavis. Of course, if he’s the guy you really want, then the odds of actually getting him decrease. That’s the first rule of making up trades on the internet. If it seems like you’re getting the obvious better end of the deal, then it’s time to go back to the drawing board. Chavis broke out in a major way at High-A and has since held his own in AA the past few weeks. He’d instantly be the best third base prospect in the system and become an immediate — assuming you’re cool bending the definition of “immediate” to “within a year” — threat to Maikel Franco’s job. He’d be a perfect piece for the rebuild.

Shawaryn and Lakins are both college arms who feel a little overrated on this list. Shawaryn reminds me a lot of a righthanded version of Cole Irvin: strong collegiate track record, fifth round picks in last year’s draft, better than the High-A competition but still has plenty to prove in AA. Like Irvin, Shawaryn has fifth starter upside with a decent fallback of middle relief. I’d be underwhelmed if he was coming back for Neshek. Lakins has a little more upside if everything breaks just right, but a far riskier overall profile. I tend to think he’s a middle reliever in the long fun, so I’d pass on him for Neshek. He was really good in High-A, but has experienced the equal and opposite result so far in AA.

Kansas City

RHP Kyle Zimmer

3. San Francisco JR RHP Kyle Zimmer: 91-94 FB, 95-97 peak but can get it up to 99 when amped up; some of the best FB command of any amateur you’ll ever see; there is some talk of inconsistency with his fastball, but I’m not taking that bait: looking at start-by-start velocity shows that he most commonly sat 93-96, even late in games; he was down to the upper-80s in one start (92 peak), but rebounded to show 92-93 (95 peak) the next Friday; inconsistent but really good 81-86 SL with cutter action that could become plus pitch in time; 76-81 kCB that flashes above-average to plus, presently his strongest secondary offering; raw 78-86 CU that he used more frequently with each game, both picking and hitting his spots better as the year progressed – he often used the change early in counts to set hitters up as he is unafraid to pitch backwards when necessary; one nitpick: command of breaking stuff comes and goes; relatively new to pitching, so he has the benefits (and potential injury downside) of a fresh (or unready) arm – I can understand those who are worried that he has done too much too soon on the mound developmentally, but believe that with proper care in pro ball he’ll be fine; outstanding athlete with the chance for three (or four) plus pitches, an arm with limited mileage, and pinpoint fastball command all sounds like a potential first overall pick and frontline MLB starting pitcher; 6-4, 220 pounds

OF Seuly Matias

OF Khalil Lee

If you’re going to go safe with the first pick, then it only makes sense to swing for the fences with the next one. Highly athletic two-way prep star Khalil Lee (170) certainly qualifies as a big cut from the heels that could either result in a majestic home run or the cooling breeze of a major whiff and miss. Of course, that presupposes that boom/bust prospects result in all-or-nothing players; a swing for the fence can just as easily result in a double high off the wall or a sac fly. Prospect evaluation can mean many things to many people, but one thing it ain’t (or shouldn’t be) is an exercise in projecting binary outcomes. Anyway, Lee’s upside is considerable and the arrow on his likelihood of getting there is pointing up after a tremendous pro debut that saw him turn tools to skills quicker than just about anybody outside of the Kansas City front office could have anticipated.

Lee has the physical ability to be a star if he can remain in center feel as expected. He’d still have above-average regular upside in a corner — we know he has more than enough arm for right field — but the thought of him maintaining enough quickness and flexibility as he fills out to stick up the middle is particularly exciting. Offensively, Lee has the bat speed, swing plane, and muscle to hit for real power, average speed to do a little damage on the bases, and the keen understanding of the strike zone one might expect from a legitimate pitching prospect. There’s a lot to like when the overall package is taken into account.

SS Nicky Lopez

From that point on, Lopez grew on me a little bit with every passing day. Guys who hit .306/.417/.444 with twice as many walks (26) as strikeouts (13) in their draft year tend to do that. Beyond the obvious awesome plate discipline indicators, what I liked about Lopez is the steady increase in functional power (.038 ISO in 2014, .089 ISO in 2015, .138 ISO in 2016) and continued strong base running (83.3% career success rate). Those kind of secondary offensive skills and his longstanding quality defense at short — above-average range, plus arm, soft hands — elevate Lopez’s ceiling to a potential regular at short. If that’s too rich for you, then Lopez’s hot start should at least up the odds of him reaching his existing upside as a high-level utility guy.

Zimmer is one of my all-time favorite draft prospects, so you think I’d be into taking a chance on him for Neshek. Unfortunately, his career has been completely derailed due to injury. Hopefully he can come out the other side a productive big league contributor, but I’d let another team take that gamble. International guys are always a weak spot for me, so I’m hardly an expert on Matias…but everything I now know about him I like. His profile reminds me a little bit of the Royals version of Jhailyn Ortiz. Big July 2 bonus, monster power, deceptively fast, lots of swing and miss, solid walk rate…I’m in. The fact that he’s a bit further away from the big leagues is actually a plus in that Rule 5 roster concerns can be pushed back a few extra years.

Same logic would apply for Lee, who is killing it in full-season ball at just a few months older than Matias. He’s striking out a ton, but everything else in both his scouting and statistical profile looks great. Either him or Matias would be a coup for Neshek. Lopez wouldn’t be quite the same home run, but it’s hard to dislike a player who has hit at every stop in his pro career AND has skyrocketed to AA just thirteen months after being drafted. His ceiling and his floor run into each other a bit — reminds me of the house they built in “Hurricane Neddy” — but getting a young, cheap future utility player for Neshek wouldn’t be the worst thing in the world.

New York

OF Dustin Fowler

78. OF Dustin Fowler (West Laurens HS, Georgia): average speed; average arm; pretty swing; upside with bat; 6-1, 170 pounds

RHP Domingo Acevedo

3B Miguel Andujar

LHP Jordan Montgomery

The first and last players listed above are pretty much non-starters, but for totally different reasons. What can you say about poor Dustin Fowler? A ruptured patella tendon is no joke. Hope he makes it back. On a more positive note (for New York), Jordan Montgomery is too big a part of both the Yankees present and future for them to even consider moving him for a middle reliever like Neshek. Bummer. The one silver lining in eliminating two names off the bat is that it gives us more space to gush about Domingo Acevedo. Simply put, Acevedo is really, really exciting and the prospect of getting an arm like his, slim as it may be, for PAT NESHEK astounds me. The big righthander is another international guy I didn’t know a ton about before doing some digging, but he sounds awesome. Cashman apparently calls him “Little Pineda.” I’m not trying to make it out that Acevedo is under the radar — he pitched in the Futures Game, so he’s a pretty big deal — but I’m still a bit surprised how a Yankee who has a plus fastball — he once hit 103 MPH! — with an above-average changeup and emerging slider packed into a 6-7, 250 pound frame isn’t getting way more hype than he is. This is a potential dream return.

Finally, there’s Andujar. His profile reminds me a little bit of the America’s Choice prospect version of Maikel Franco. Feels like a fair return to me — sometimes those knockoff cereals are even better than the name brand stuff — with the added bonus of playing a position of need within the organization. Maybe the Yankees look to sell high on him now that he’s off to a blazing MLB start (380 wRC+) through a whopping five plate appearances. I’d be pretty happy with Andujar for Neshek if I didn’t have my hopes up already that Acevedo could be had.

Washington

RHP Austin Voth

Washington JR RHP Austin Voth: 89-93 FB, 94 peak with plus command; good mid-70s CB; Cape 2012: 89-91 FB, 93 peak; 77-79 CB; plus 82-84 SL; solid 81 CU; FB can get too straight and command wavers; 6-1, 190 pounds (2011: 7.27 K/9 | 69.1 IP) (2012: 8.55 K/9 | 2.81 BB/9 | 3.86 FIP | 67.1 IP) (2013: 8.72 K/9 | 3.08 BB/9 | 3.74 FIP | 105.1 IP)

OF Rafael Bautista

3B Drew Ward

3B/1B Drew Ward (Leedy HS, Oklahoma): very strong; good athlete; untapped upside; intriguing natural talent with bat; big raw power; impressive pitch tracking and recognition; really like his approach; could be a catcher long term; strong arm, but mechanics out of whack; PG comp Jim Thome; profile reminds me some of Phil Nevin; 6-4, 200 pounds

RHP AJ Cole

The popular industry comp of Porcello works in a lot of ways, but I much prefer sizing the young Florida righthander up with Porcello’s Detroit teammate, Justin Verlander. Verlander represents Cole’s ultimate upside as a big leaguer, but it’s interesting to compare the two pitchers at similar points in their development. Despite possessing a 93 MPH peak velocity fastball, Verlander wasn’t even drafted coming out of Goochland HS (VA). Scouts questioned his shaky control and inconsistent mechanics while also citing concerns over how his 6-4, 170 pound high school frame would hold up as a professional. He embarked on an intense workout program upon enrolling at Old Dominion that helped move him closer to the finished product that we see today. Cole offers a similar velocity floor (low-90s) when compared to the high school version of Verlander, but has the edge when it comes to prep peak velocity as he has been clocked as high as 96-98 MPH at various stages in the past year. So, Cole has a better fastball at this point in his development, plus more consistent breaking stuff and a more advanced overall feel for pitching. If, and it is admittedly a pretty sizable if, Cole’s 6-5, 190 pound frame fills out like Verlander’s similarly projectable high school frame did, then you could eventually be talking about two very similar pitching prospects come draft time. With a little more muscle packed on, Cole’s fastball has the potential to be one of the signature pitches in all of baseball much in the same way Verlander’s heater has emerged as a special offering.

Voth is fine enough, but too dull for me as another fifth starter/middle relief type. The system has too many of those guys as is at the moment. Bautista is a fascinating prospect in that he’s got some of the very best speed in all of the minor leagues…and some of the tiniest power around. He hasn’t had an above-average year at the plate since 2014, so a speed/defense fifth outfielder seems like the most realistic outcome. Ward would be a realistic return for Neshek. I wouldn’t necessarily jump for joy, but it’s a logical enough fit — capable defender at third base, track record of hitting (until AA), strong draft pedigree — that it would be hard to hate.

Like Kyle Zimmer above, Cole will go down as one of my all-time favorite draft prospects. I mean, I may or may not have compared his ceiling to Justin Verlander at one point. Fine, I did. And I even quoted my past self to prove it. Anyway, he’d be a bit of an awkward fit here as a 25-year-old up-and-down arm with only about fifty big league innings under his belt, but if the scouting and player development staff came together claiming they saw something correctable about his mechanics that would help unlock his full upside (a theory I’ve heard about why they really pushed for Mark Appel in the Giles deal) then I’d trust them to give it a shot. I mean, maybe I shouldn’t because of the Appel thing, but if I hired them then I should listen to them and trust them to do their jobs, right?

If I had to rank all the potential returns, it would look like this…

1 – RHP Domingo Acevedo
2 – OF Seuly Matias
3 – 3B Michael Chavis
4 – OF Khalil Lee
5 – 3B Miguel Andujar
6 – 1B Josh Ockimey
7 – SS Nicky Lopez
8 – 3B Drew Ward
9 – RHP Mike Shawaryn
10 – RHP AJ Cole
11 – RHP Kyle Zimmer –
12 – RHP Travis Lakins
13 – RHP Austin Voth
14 – OF Rafael Bautista

The Acevedo, Matias, Chavis tier is a clear cut above the rest. Any order of those three can easily be defended since all are really good. I’d build a statue of Matt Klentak if he can pull something like that off. It would be small and I’d probably use aluminum foil, but it would still count. The hitters from Lee through Ward would probably make up the second tier. No statue for that, but I’d still be pleased. I think that tier represents the fairest value for Neshek, especially if you take Lee out of the equation. The rest would be tier three. Those would be last resort type deals for me. I’d be fine holding out until the very last minute of the deadline for something better even if it meant risking losing the deal and getting nothing for Neshek back. Not getting any of those guys would be worth the risk of potentially getting something better.

Quick disclaimer: nothing about the above was particularly scientific. The player pool from which the Phillies should be negotiating is much, much larger than my artificial sample. The odds are great that the player(s) the Phillies wind up getting for Neshek won’t actually be from among the sixteen (fourteen, really) listed above. I just wanted to bring a little order to the chaotic world of pretend GM trade nonsense that is the perfect mix of fun and pointless. It’s pretty much the non-porn reason why the internet exists.

FAVORITES – Part III

13 Jul 2017 5:30 PM / Leave a comment

Intro and part one here, part two here, and part three…now!

Liberty JR OF DJ Artis

I’m so excited to finally get the Artis hype train rolling I can barely contain myself. He’s not even a FAVORITE in my notes: he’s a “FAVORITE FAVORITE FAVORITE.” Players with OBPs above .500 in back-to-back college seasons tend to get that kind of treatment. Take a moment with me and stare at his career numbers in amazement: .365/.515/.504 with 114 BB/58 K and 46/55 SB. You’ll probably hear the phrase “teams that value analytics will love him” repeated a few dozens times here on the World Wide Web between now and June. It’s true, but acting like he’s a statistical darling drastically undersells the tools. What Artis lacks in size and strength, he makes up for in plus athleticism, above-average to plus speed (added perk: it plays up due to superior base running instincts), a strong arm, and more than enough range to handle center. True, his lack of present and likely future power limits his overall ceiling. He did, however, up his ISO from .095 as a freshman to .193 as a sophomore with a .060 ISO hitting with wood on the Cape in between. In an abbreviated stint with Chatham this summer, he went without an extra base hit in 33 plate appearances. The power Even if Artis is a four-tool player, he’s valuable.

Donnie Dewees was the first name that came to mind as a potential draft comp. It’s not perfect and pretty far off stylistically, but a similar draft year rise (Dewees was a second round pick in 2015) doesn’t seem impossible to me

Hawaii SR 1B Eric Ramirez

When your scouting strength is the high praise you receive for your hit tool, you really need to find a way to hit better than .256 through three college seasons. Ramirez will look to up that number with a big senior season in 2018. The fact that he’s doubled his ISO every season is a bright spot, though that’s admittedly a job made a lot less tough when you start off with a .032 mark. Still, progress is progress. I’ve long liked Ramirez because I think he’ll hit. Sometimes it’s as simple as that. So far, he hasn’t hit a whole lot. We’ll see if he hits enough next year to get noticed as a viable senior-sign.

College of Charleston SR 3B Luke Morgan

I liked Morgan as a 2017 draft sleeper going into the year due to an advanced approach at the plate and average or better defensive tools at the hot corner. I was wrong. Still have hope for 2018, of course.

Towson JR SS/2B Richard Palacios

Though his arm may push him to second, I’m still all-in on Palacios as one of the upcoming college class’s most interesting middle infield prospects. He’s a true burner on the bases with more pop than his slender frame might suggest. Like Artis, he’ll almost certainly wind up getting talked about way more here than anywhere else on the internet between now and June before eventually getting ranked way higher than anywhere else on the internet once it gets time to put together the final big board. These are the guys why the FAVORITE tag exists in the first place.

Rice JR SS Ford Proctor 

Proctor is another player who might wind up being too good to be considered a true FAVORITE; in fact, him winding up as the top college shortstop on a few boards (including here potentially) wouldn’t be much of a shock at all. He’s a rock solid defender with a very high likelihood of sticking at short. His above-average raw power is the icing on the cake.

Rice SR OF Ryan Chandler 

Nothing immediately jumps out about Chandler’s game, but he does everything pretty well and there’s value in that kind of solid across the board skill set. He’s one of my favorite later round senior-signs that should give you a floor of quality organizational player and the upside of a potential backup outfielder.

Dartmouth SR OF/2B Kyle Holbrook

I see a disproportionate amount of Ivy League baseball, so it’s no shock that I have a FAVORITE or two from the conference each season. Holbrook takes really good bats every single time I see him, and the numbers back it up. His long-term defensive outlook will be what gets him a look in pro ball or not. As a corner outfielder only, it’ll be a tough road ahead. If teams see him as a potential super-sub who can play a little second and third in addition to the corners, then he’s got a chance. I know there are some that think he can hack it behind the plate again, so that’s another option going forward.

Dallas Baptist JR OF Jameson Hannah

Hannah is an ascending talent who seems to add something positive to his game from one outing to the next. He’s also one of this year’s example of a classic “better approach than he’s shown” type. I’ve gotten raves from those who have seen him up close about a major breakout coming…and that’s off the heels of a pretty damn good (.328/.411/.530 with 34 BB/45 K and 9/10 SB) sophomore season. A year similar to that with a flip in his BB/K ratio could get him first day consideration.

Wichita State JR 1B/3B Alec Bohm

Righthanded power is always in demand, so I expect Bohm, plus raw power being central to his game, to wind up a premium draft prospect come June. If we were to distill what makes a FAVORITE a favorite, I think it might come down to three things for positoin players: 1) one clear plus carrying tool, 2) above-average athleticism for the position, 3) advanced command of the strike zone. Bohm has the power, athleticism, and plate discipline to easily qualify.

Bryant SR C Mickey Gasper 

This has probably been my favorite group of FAVORITES so far. Artis, Palacios, Proctor, Bohm…and now Gasper. The man hit .421/.532/.726 with 39 BB/25 K last summer in the Futures League. He’s currently hitting .338/.475/.568 with 20 BB/19 K in 99 PA on the Cape. He hit .342/.470/.528 with 42 BB/18 K as a junior at Bryant. What more can he do to earn your love, ML scouting directors? I get that he’s a bit of a defensive question mark due to early career injuries and subsequent inexperience behind the plate, but there has to be a point in the draft where the downside of him being switched to first base — something I haven’t heard anybody actually suggest, FWIW — is worth the gamble on the bat potentially playing there. For me, he’s a switch-hitting catcher with outstanding knowledge of balls and strikes, emerging power, and all the physical ability and desire to eventually be a defensive asset behind the plate.

2018 FAVORITES – Part II

12 Jul 2017 11:00 PM / 1 Comment on 2018 FAVORITES – Part II

See yesterday’s post for an explanation of what we’re doing here. Now let’s get on with it…

Maryland JR 2B/OF Nick Dunn

I got legitimately excited about Dunn after his big freshman season. A quick comparison…

A – .300 BA – .092 ISO – 25 BB/25 K
B – .348 BA – .116 ISO – 34 BB/20 K
C – .261 BA – .123 ISO – 28 BB/23 K

A was Dunn’s true freshman season, B was Brandon Lowe’s redshirt-freshman season. Lowe took a leap in his first draft-eligible season, so maybe Dunn does the same in 2018. That’s where I was planning on ending the comparison, but I threw C (Dunn’s sophomore year) in one I realized it stacked up better than I first imagined. Obviously there’s a gulf between Lowe’s average and what Dunn has done, but that difference could be made up in a hurry

My only concern with Dunn is how his defense and athleticism continue to develop. “Average on his best days” was the description I got on him at the start of this past season. Then again, many weren’t as keen on Lowe’s glovework back in the day as they are now. Maybe Dunn can work himself to average and become the interesting top three round prospect Lowe became.

Michigan rSR RHP/OF Jackson Lamb

Sometimes I wonder why I do this at all. Lamb going undrafted and unsigned makes me question if I know what I’m talking about at all. There’s nothing about his profile not to like, at least from the outside looking in. Quality sinking fastball that reach the mid-90s, above-average splitter, and rapidly improving mid-80s cut-slider. That repertoire combined with his athleticism adds up to a really interesting relief prospect for me. Maybe his medicals are a mess. That’s the only reason I could possibly come up with for him not yet getting his shot in pro ball.

Rutgers JR OF Jawuan Harris

On one hand, it feels possible, nay likely, that Harris will wind up too good to be called a FAVORITE by next June. His upside is very real. On the other hand, like many players who flash extreme athleticism and five-tool upside, there’s still a sizable gap between what he is and what he’ll eventually be. Bridging that divide is easier said than done. I think Harris does just that; more accurately, I think his strong sophomore season already started the process. Tools + skills = deserved early round buzz.

Oklahoma JR OF Steele Walker

Plenty as been written about Walker during his busy summer, so I’ll be brief: he’s really good. All of those things people write about hitters that can be filed under “stuff you can’t teach,” Walker has. The rest of his game brings more questions — namely his true power upside and ability to remain in center despite average at best speed — but an appreciation for his advanced hit tool is more than enough to make him a FAVORITE for now.

Oklahoma JR 3B Brylie Ware

You can put Ware in the same category as Kyle Datres from yesterday’s post as players with a shot to be 2018’s version of Will Toffey. Toffey went from round 25 to round 4 from his sophomore to junior season. I’m not sure Datres or Ware winds up going that high, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t fine prospects in their own right.

Oklahoma SR 2B/3B Jack Flansburg

What can I say? I like scrappy middle infielders who work deep counts and agitate opposing pitchers. I’m not perfect.

TCU JR RHP/1B Luken Baker 

Baker is too good to be a FAVORITE, but the love affair with the two-way star goes back long enough that we can let it slide. From May 2015…

Baker is typically listed as a primary righthanded pitcher who moonlights as a hitter, but I prefer him as the hulking slugger with plus to plus-plus raw power that whatever maker created his 6-4, 250 pound frame was hoping he’d turn out to be. I don’t know if he’s fleet of foot enough to handle even faking it as an outfielder over the long haul, but he’s a reasonably good athlete with the kind of plus arm strength you’d expect out of player ranked by most as a potential first-day pitcher.

Baker went on to finish 61st on my draft ranking that year. Interestingly enough, that ranking includes the scouting notes that mentions Baseball America comping him to Mark Trumbo. First, that’s a tremendous comparison. Second, they’ve since compared him to CJ Cron. I like when guys see their comps evolve over time. I know it could very well be different individuals making different comparisons — BA is not a monolith, after all — but I prefer to believe the HS version of Baker and the college version of Baker aren’t quite the same player. Anyway, Baker is really good. I really want to be bold and say I like him more than Seth Beer, but…I don’t. It’s close, though! So at least there’s that. Also, most people I talked to seem to like him better as a pitching prospect than as a hitter. When I say “people I talked to” I want to make it clear that it was, like, two people. There’s still so much time to figure out his long-term position, and only two people responded strongly in either direction of the many that I asked. Most gave some fancy version of “RELAX, we’ll see.” It’s also worth keeping in mind that last year at this time damn near everybody had Brendan McKay as a stone cold mortal lock to be drafted as a pitcher and pitcher only this past June. RELAX, we’ll see.

TCU JR OF Joshua Watson

I love a big freshman season. That’s exactly what Watson delivered in 2016. I also love a good comp. A coach — again, regrettably, I can’t find the source — once compared Watson to Nick Swisher. That’s more than enough to be a FAVORITE. Unfortunately, Watson’s sophomore season was nowhere near as impressive as his freshman campaign. Though it shouldn’t be held against him, it’s also interesting to note that the two other players linked to Swisher here over the years — Jared King and Alex Call — haven’t exactly set pro ball on fire to date. King is already out of organized ball while Call, a big favorite still, has battled injuries throughout this down sophomore season.

St. John’s SR OF/RHP Jamie Galazin

Galazin isn’t quite on the same level athletically as Jawuan Harris (see above), but he’s not all that far off. One source said that Galazin was the guy that many in draft media were hyping Donovan Casey up to be. Thought that was an interesting (and potentially prescient) comment.

Liberty SR C Matt Allen

One of the dangers of FAVORITES is that sometimes I’ll hear something totally off the record about a player and decide right then and there that they are going on the FAVORITES list. That in and of itself isn’t an issue, but it then creates silly scouting notes like the one for Allen that doesn’t list anything specific about his game except for the fact that he is a FAVORITE. Why do I like him so much? In some cases, I remember but I can’t say. In most cases, however, I forget. I’m only 31-years-old, but it’s an OLD 31-years-old. My memory ain’t what it used to be. I’ll hear about a player, remember the name, remember to tag him once I get back to my computer, and forget the rest. In my defense, it’s often many players being discussed so I’m juggling a fair amount of information in my head at a time…but still. I did the same thing with Nick Maton this year. I really like that guy. Heard some really excellent things about him from people who see a bit more Lincoln Land JC baseball than I do. But then I forget the specifics. Or maybe in this case I have them jotted down somewhere but didn’t want to blow up the spot publicly of my INSIDE SOURCE WITH THE PHILLIES because obviously what I write on this WordPress blog gets read by every front office in the hours before the draft kicks off.

Anyway, Allen was a favorite going back to his junior college days. Why? I can’t recall. Perhaps I have some notes on a scrap of paper somewhere I can fill in the blanks with. Until then he’ll remain a mysterious FAVORITE despite hitting a whopping .220/.340/.250 in his first season at Liberty. If he puts it all together in 2018, then the magic of the FAVORITE should never be doubted again.

I capped these to ten per day, something that is very clearly a mistake in hindsight. I’d love to break my own rule and add an eleventh guy because I’m really, really excited about him…but I won’t. We’ll let the suspense build until tomorrow.

2018 FAVORITES

11 Jul 2017 10:00 PM / 5 Comments on 2018 FAVORITES

When the summer goal is to write every single day from now until I completely run out of ideas of things to ramble on about, then the key is finding hooks that I can turn into relatively quick and easy posts that don’t take me a ton of time to research but still (hopefully) provide some semblance of useful information. To that end, I searched my “2018 College Follow List” Word document to find every mention of the word FAVORITE. Then I knocked out the 2017 seniors (we’ll get to them soon enough) and the 2019 freshman (sophomores now), leaving us with only draft-eligible prospects for 2018.

If you’re a regular reader, you might know about my FAVORITES. If not, a super quick primer. FAVORITES are favorites for life. Once you get the designation, it’s yours to keep no matter what. This can lead to some ranking oddities as some players labeled as FAVORITES may have gotten tagged as such three or four years ago and have since fallen out of favor, but it’s how we do things around here. I’d say about 90% of the FAVORITES you’ll read about here were deemed favorites either in high school or college freshmen. So while being a FAVORITE is undeniably a good thing, it’s far from everything. Furthermore, I do my best to stay away from obviously awesome prospects as FAVORITES. It doesn’t do anybody much good for me to share with the world that, say, Brady Singer is a FAVORITE. The only times a star-caliber player like that will get called a FAVORITE around here is either when a) he got the tag before he blew up as a prospect, or b) the player is just so good that I can’t resist putting the stamp on him.

So here are some FAVORITES listed in alphabetical order by conference — we made it from the ACC to halfway through the Big 10 so far — with a quick note on why I like(d) them and what to expect going forward.

Duke JR OF Jimmy Herron

Herron can change a game with his speed (career 41/52 SB), so right off the bat you’re seeing what makes him an appealing high-floor outfield prospect. Emerging power, plus arm strength, and a discerning eye at the plate (career 58 BB/57 K) give him a pretty substantial ceiling as an everyday player. He was an easy call to make a FAVORITE — though, in fairness, he’s a local guy who I saw a few times in high school, so, you know, maybe I’m BIASED — who I think will have a monster season in a stacked Blue Devils outfield.

North Carolina rSO RHP Josh Hiatt

An odd personal player evaluation blind spot — blind only in that I love these guys for reasons unknown — has always been relief pitchers without the kind of knockout stuff — often code for lacking premium velocity — to profile as closers at the professional level. I think that’s likely the charge that will be levied against Josh Hiatt. Hiatt won’t blow anybody away with his fastball — I have him at topping out at 92 MPH in 2017 — but his split-changeup is already a plus offering and his slider has a chance to get there in time. I see guys like Hiatt and wonder why they can’t close, but am more than fine with many big league teams still being stuck on archaic ideas on what a closer should be and allowing them to wind up being used in more high-leverage situations seemingly by accident.

North Carolina JR 3B Kyle Datres 

It’s not a direct one-to-one comparison, but Datres’s situation at North Carolina reminds me a little bit where Will Toffey was last year at this time. Toffey had a much worse sophomore season before rebounding with a strong enough junior season to get drafted and signed in the fourth round last month. A similar rise for Datres, a fantastic athlete skilled enough to play almost any spot on the diamond with a shot to get straight fives offensively (hit, power, speed), doesn’t seem out of place. Not for nothing, but the MLB Draft Tracker has Datres listed as a RHP. My notes on him on the mound: 88-92 FB, quality breaking ball, great athlete. MLB.com did some weird stuff with player designations this year — and had some real objective factual errors, which blew my mind — so maybe it’s nothing, but perhaps it’s a clue into the kind of feedback they got from teams on where Datres might have been listed if drafted. Probably just a goof, though.

Notre Dame SR OF/RHP Jake Shepski 

Being a FAVORITE means being a FAVORITE through the good and the bad. After a dismal 2017 season by any measure, Shepski is currently very much on the bad side of the ledger. The good news is he has another year to change the hearts and minds of big league decision-makers. What made him a favorite in the first place — patient approach, consistent hard contact, nice combination of pop, speed, and arm strength — could get him back on the prospect map before it’s too late.

Wake Forest JR RHP Griffin Roberts 

Roberts, a draft-eligible sophomore in 2017 like Datres, proved too tough a sign to get drafted early enough to afford. I wrote that and now I’ve reread it…and even I’m not sure if it makes sense. I think it does, but, man, the MLB Draft is weird. Full of paradoxes like that. Anyway, Roberts appears poised for a big 2018 season at Wake Forest. I love a good sinker/slider reliever, and Roberts takes that archetype to the best possible extreme. Another year of working on the little things and getting his control in check could send him flying up draft boards. I’m all-in on Roberts as a premium college arm in next year’s class.

Wake Forest rJR SS/2B Bruce Steel

I was on an island in liking Steel as much as I did in 2017. I’m not sure that changes in 2018, but it should. Steel is a really good prospect with the natural gifts to stay in the infield and hit for enough power to profile as a possible regular. I think questions about his approach (still developing), health (missed the 2016 season), signability (two years remaining) and home park inflating his numbers (sure) kept him from getting his shot in 2017, but he’ll make for a really interesting option in 2018.

Binghamton SR OF/2B CJ Krowiak

With the exception of Josh Hiatt, every player profiled so far was eligible for the 2017 MLB Draft but passed over or left unsigned. I’m not sure what that means about my ability to pick FAVORITES. Anyway, Krowiak is really good! He’s a glider in center with legitimate plus speed and athleticism, and his three year track record of hitting is tough to ignore. He’s instantly one of my favorite 2018 senior-signs.

UMBC JR 3B AJ Wright

Wright is a tough one for me at this point. I really, really like him. That much should be clear by his mere presence on this list. He’s a really impressive natural hitter with a keen understanding of the strike zone. That’s enough for me to fall for a guy initially. All of the other stuff — in-game power development, defensive consistency, finding a way to dominate the competition rather than just get by — remains up in the air. I think a breakout is coming, but I’m a little less sold than I was last year at this time.

South Carolina-Upstate SR OF JJ Shimko

It wound up being a one player reprieve from players eligible but unsigned in 2017. Shimko, like Krowiak, leaps to the list of best 2018 senior-signs. I’m stunned a player with his skill set — his speed and defense in center are good enough to provide plenty of value in pro ball tomorrow, and the offensive upside is gravy — was passed over.

Maryland JR OF Marty Costes

I thought the Astros had a decent shot to get Costes signed as an overslot 25th round pick, but it wasn’t meant to be. That’s great news for the Terrapins, a team getting back a fantastic athlete with a rapidly improving approach at the plate and plenty of power. I’ve long loved the Ron Gant comp a coach (regrettably, I lost the source of said quote) bestowed on him once upon a time. A comparison to Gant, one of my dad’s all-time favorite players, is as good as gold for me even if it’s not to be taken literally. The body type, athleticism, and chance to be a slightly above-average big league regular if everything breaks just so all add up to make him similar enough to Gant that I’ll buy it.

 

2017 MLB Draft Thoughts

10 Jul 2017 12:00 PM / Leave a comment

A few stray thoughts on the top of last month’s MLB Draft before we get too far away for them to matter anymore…

1 – Hunter Greene is an outstanding prospect. I did not write about him nearly enough this past calendar year. Everybody knows about the heat. Breaking ball can be special. Enough of a changeup to work with. And his athleticism is quite literally second to none among high school pitchers in recent memory. He’s as close to the ideal teenage ball of clay imaginable. I’m a huge Royce Lewis fan and think the Twins will be quite happy with what they are getting with him (plus bat over arm fits my personal first round scouting ethos), but I can’t help but think they wind up regretting passing on the draft’s best talent sooner rather than later. Maybe regret is too strong a word since, again, Lewis is really good in his right. What’s a slightly softer word than regret that would work here? Whatever it is, sub that in instead.

2 – As much as I like Greene, it does feel a little funny that he couldn’t climb the 1-1 mountain and stake his claim as the first ever high school righthander to go first overall in the draft. It’s clearly not a knock on Greene as it is obviously out of his control past a certain point, but I wonder if the 1-1 HS RHP thing gets in teams heads a bit and gives them cold feet before making their selection. If Greene couldn’t do it in this class, then is it ever going to happen? Could say the same about Riley Pint, a slightly lesser prospect but in arguably a slightly lesser draft class, last year. The Kumar Rocker debates over the next eleven months could render this paragraph obsolete before too long. Or maybe the Ethan Hankins debates. Or maybe the Rocker/Hankins debates. Or maybe the Rocker/Hankins/guy we’re not yet ready to throw into the 1-1 mix who emerges in a big way these next few months and into the spring debates. That’s not very catchy, though.

3 – My quick scouting notes on Greene focused as much, if not more, on his abilities as a position player. That happened for two reasons. First, the notes are just that: notes. I don’t publish everything — I try, but sometimes time or obligations elsewhere get in the way — so the notes are pretty much the bare minimum information needed to get an idea of what a player is like in as short a blurb as possible. I kind of figured that everybody with even a passing interest in the draft knows who the top guys are, so I wind up updating the note sections of those players less and less as the spring drags on. That’s the boring logistical reason. The fun reason is that I genuinely think Greene had a case for being drafted as a shortstop (third baseman, really) rather than as a pitcher. I’m not sure I would have had the guts to do it if my job was on the line…but I sure as heck would have considered it beyond what I believe most others did. In time, I think Greene could have grown into the prototype at third base. We’re talking Gold Glove caliber defense with 30+ home run power. My prospect comps for him were obviously boom/bust future is unwritten types in Jake Gatewood and Josh Lowe, but both the Frankie Piliere comp (Robinson Cano!) and my own Hanley Ramirez comp are undeniably exciting. Another great prospect comp I heard after the fact for him as a hitter was Fernando Tatis Jr. We probably know too much about him to make this a fair question, but if Tatis was in this class where would he go? Have to think 1-1, right? I need to stop talking about this right now before I get myself too worked up at the realization that Greene won’t get the chance to hit regularly as a professional. You can say I’m overrating him based on small scouting samples. You can say I’m buying into the mythology more than the man. You can say that holding such an extreme minority viewpoint, never a wrong move to make in theory, doesn’t hold up logically when so many other smart people disagree. You can even say holding this position in the first place is a sneaky way of never being wrong as it deals with a hypothetical that will almost certainly never become an actualized reality. All fair points. Damn if I still can’t feel a certain way about this pitching over hitting decision going down as one of the draft’s underrated what-ifs.

4 – One of the fun discussions I got into with a pal recently centered on where Greene ranked in the larger context of every draft I’ve personally covered since starting the site in 2009. It’s an impossible question to answer knowing what we know now, but I did my best to be as honest as I could with pre-draft evaluations only. Feel like Dustin Ackley ranking fifth should be a little bit of proof of said honesty. The toughest call here is at the top, predictably enough. Harper is a no-brainer, but two/three/four can be in almost any order. I’m guessing that my own preference for the safety of a bat over an arm would have had me rank both Bryant and Rendon over Strasburg if they were all in the same draft class. Then again, Strasburg was STRASBURG; it’s difficult to overstate how massive a prospect he was in his draft year. He might be second behind only Harper. Anyway, that’s picking nits and completely unknowable without the benefit of a time machine and some creative selective memory loss. The real point here is to see where Greene ranks. When it comes to prep righthanders, Giolito and Taillon remain in a tier alone at the very top. Greene, Stewart, Pint, and Cole (whoops) are in the next tier down.

1 – Bryce Harper
2 – Kris Bryant
3 – Anthony Rendon
4 – Stephen Strasburg
5 – Dustin Ackley
6 – Carlos Correa
7 – Lucas Giolito
8 – Gerrit Cole
9 – Jameson Taillon
10 – Hunter Greene
11 – Alex Bregman
12 – Brady Aiken
13 – Carlos Rodon
14 – Kyle Zimmer
15 – Jay Groome
16 – Kohl Stewart
17 – MacKenzie Gore
18 – Riley Pint
19 – AJ Cole
20 – Kevin Gausman

5 – “He’s Harper to me.” That was the first sentence of an exchange I had with a friend about Royce Lewis. A better writer could probably find the way to make those four words into the kind of hook that gets me more than a few hundred readers a day. Instead, allow me to explain what he was talking about. The rest of the chat was about how Lewis, like Harper, is skilled enough and athletic enough to stick at his high school defensive spot (shortstop for Lewis, catcher for Harper), but the impact potential each guy possessed as a hitter made it worth it to move him ASAP to let hitting, hitting, and hitting some more become the primary developmental focus. Makes sense to me. So far, however, the Twins are sticking with Lewis as a shortstop. I’ll contradict myself immediately here because I think that’s great. This almost goes back to my Alex Jackson argument from a few years back. People tried to compare his situation to Harper’s at the time, but that never made sense to me. Harper as a hitter was clearly special. Jackson as a hitter was really impressive, but impressive in the way that the top prep hitters are in every draft. His bat wasn’t SO good that you had to go out and rush him to a less demanding defensive spot to get the full power of his offensive game unleashed. I feel similarly about Lewis. He’s an excellent prospect as a center fielder, but in the same way there are excellent high school center field prospects in every draft class. As a shortstop, however, the bat would be special. Missing in this surface-level analysis is the liklihood of the individual players at actually sticking at the more challenging defensive spots. I’ll go to my grave thinking Harper not only could have been a fantastic defensive catcher in the big leagues, but could have done so with little to no short-term damage or delay to his offensive growth. Jackson is a guy that I’m not sure anybody, myself included, genuinely thought could play regularly behind the plate. That wouldn’t have stopped me from trying him there, but knowing realistically he might not make it would have been an important consideration to have in mind prior to selecting him. Lewis is somewhere in between the two for me. I think he can be a quality defender at shortstop with a ton of work between now and his eventual big league debut. Whether or not that amount of work makes it worth it — developmental time is finite, so prioritizing one skill or another is a real consideration — is almost impossible for me to say sitting as far removed from the day-to-day situation as I am. My hunch is that it can be done, but it won’t (and for good reason). We’ll see.

6 – Self-serving site update interlude! I messed around with the formatting of the site for a few days, but, as you can plainly see, we’re right back to where we started. While I don’t love the current look — it’s fine, just a bit tired…though I hate how the pages at the top now that I’ve added to it — it was literally the only theme I found out of the dozens I tried that allowed for the search function to give you the entire post history all on one page. I’m not sure if anybody else cares about that at all, but I sure do. I search my own site all the time. When I do, I search it and then Ctrl+F for whatever it is I’m searching. Every other theme made the Ctrl+F part unusable because the search results would only give me the first few lines of each post. This theme, however, gives you the entire post every time. I love that. So whether or not the aesthetics feel right, function wins yet again. For now…

7 – MacKenzie Gore has me changing my mind every other day. If you ever wondered why I’m just a guy on the internet and not in a front office (LOL – like anybody wonders that), then look no further than the very sentence that came before this one. Real scouts and evaluators are paid to have a real opinion on all the big names at the top of the draft. They can’t be wishy-washy when they’re on the clock and all eyes are on them to make a final decision. I do my best to take a stand and I’d like to think nine years of ranking players lends some credence to that, but there are still certain players in every draft class that I never get a firm grasp on. That was Gore for me this year. I think I love him, but…if you only think it then can you really love it? Love should be an easy yes/no, right? Or am I oversimplifying something way more complicated than I’m making it out to be?

8 – Some days I think Gore is an obvious future star with three — maybe four — above-average to plus pitches, ridiculous athleticism (the 1B to Greene’s 1A as an athlete in this class), and a veteran’s knowledge and appreciation for the craft. Some days I look at the delivery and body type, and I worry about how he’ll hold up making thirty starts a year and whether or not he’ll have the consistent command that will allow him to roll through a lineup three times every fifth day. I genuinely have no real feel for him. If we’re being honest, I think geography has something to do with it. Baseball America — who, as I’ve mentioned before, gets a load of credit for me for stepping up their draft coverage up to their usual standard once again this year — was hot for Gore all spring. Same with Austin Beck. Both players, of course, played their high school ball in North Carolina, the same state where the BA headquarters is located. Seeing a player up close and building personal relationships with the player, coaching staff, and members of the support system can sometimes make a really good player seem great; again, not a knock on the pros at BA, but just an observation of human nature at work. Maybe I’m projecting my own insecurities because that’s an issue I struggle with at times. You want the local guy you’ve seen and grown to like to do well so badly that you almost try to will it to happen subconsciously. I read Baseball America (and Perfect Game and D-1 Baseball) like any fan (everything but the actual rankings), so maybe their cheerleading, for lack of a better word, seeped into my own personal opinion on Gore (wound up loving him if you’re going off my rankings) and Beck (the opposite by the same standard).

9 – I’ll try my best to finish here with some very brief thoughts on the top college guys and prep guys on my board. This may get boring because there are only so many ways for me to write “I love this guy,” so bear with me. Adam Haseley – love this guy. He joins Scott Kingery, Rhys Hoskins, Sixto Sanchez, JP Crawford, and Mickey Moniak in one heck of an impressive top half-dozen in the Phillies system. Kyle Wright and Alex Faedo – love those guys. Atlanta’s collection of pitching depth is one of the craziest things I can recall as a lifetime prospect follower. Faedo might go down as the steal of the draft slipping all the way to eighteen. Cool to see he show why during the College World Series. I hope JB Bukauskas pitches in the Houston bullpen this October. How cool would that be? I also hope Keston Hiura’s wonky elbow gets resolved one way or another soon; I hate the black cloud of uncertainty hanging over an otherwise fascinating prospect. Evan White to Seattle was a fit I didn’t really consider pre-draft, but it feels perfect now. Not sure why, but I can very easily envision him in a Mariners uniform hitting doubles in Safeco (or whatever it’ll be called by then) feels right. Mentioned a very quiet Noah Syndergaard comp for Nate Pearson before the draft only to see him get drafted by Toronto…just as Syndergaard once was. That’s fun.

10 – Brady McConnell at Florida is going to be awesome to watch. I play no favorites with college teams, but Florida is at or near the top of the list of schools I’d recommend to any young man with their heart set on playing college ball. Shane Baz reminds me of somebody, but I can’t think of who it is exactly. It’s been driving me nuts lately. Not Ian Anderson, but close. I loved Trevor Rogers to Miami. I think age is vitally important in projecting amateur prospects to the big leagues. I also think age can be a little overrated when discussing pitching prospects. Rogers being a bit older than you’d like doesn’t bother me at all. I’m such a sucker for sweet-swinging high school first basemen. It’s a problem. Nick Pratto is my latest obsession there. One ranking that could haunt me in the years to come: Jordon Adell at 17. The more I’ve thought about him since the draft, the more I think he’s going to hit in pro ball. Some guys just have a knack for consistent hard contact; that’s Adell. I came this close — imagine my fingers VERY close together — to ranking Hagen Danner as a catcher, so I’m happy to see him begin his pro career there. Kevin Abel, Jake Eder, Steven Williams, Emerson Hancock, Jonny DeLuca, Noah Campbell, Alex Toral…college baseball is going to be a lot of fun with some of these freshman next year.

Site Maintenance

28 Jun 2017 3:43 PM / Leave a comment

Title says it all, but nobody ever accused me of being unwilling to type 200 words when 2 would do instead. The basic plan is to do some cleaning up along the periphery of the site and make things more easily accessible going forward. The downside is that we might see some weird stuff happen here in the next day or two. A few old posts might get unearthed for posterity’s sake, so don’t be alarmed if it seems like I’m writing about the 2010 draft all of a sudden. I’m not. Also, I might play around with the overall look of the site. I think it’s fine enough as is, but perhaps a little stale. We’ll see what happens.

In addition to trying to teach myself how to beautify a website on the fly, I’m also in the process of getting back to literally everybody who has contacted me via Twitter, email, or in the comments over the past few days, months, and, in some cases, years. That would be the Twitter DM folks…it took me a while to figure out I had messages in there, I’m embarrassed to admit. I’m done (I think) with responding to everybody in the comments. Email and Twitter are next.

Finally, I’d like to get writing again. The baby is doing great — sincere thanks for all who have sent nice messages, by the way — and I’ve got a nice window of time away from work to get back into the routine of writing something — ANYTHING — every single day. I’ve missed that. Less thinking, more writing. That’s my summer goal. So once you see the first post — likely an off the cuff breakdown of this year’s big board explaining as much as the process behind the rankings as I can — you can then expect to see something short every single day.

2017 MLB Draft – HS Outfielders

15 Jun 2017 4:45 PM / Leave a comment

  1. OF/SS Royce Lewis (JSerra HS, California): plus bat speed; above-average to plus raw power; above-average to plus arm; plus to plus-plus speed; could be dynamite in CF with more work; could also be tried at 2B; advanced approach; 2080 comps: Lewis Brinson, Desmond Jennings, Justin Upton; younger for class; UC Irvine commit; like him way more than SoCal 1-1 last year (Moniak); RHH; FAVORITE; 6-2, 185 pounds
  2. OF/RHP Jordon Adell (Ballard HS, Kentucky): plus to plus-plus speed; plus to plus-plus raw power; plus to plus-plus arm; plus bat speed; 89-94 FB, 95 peak; above-average to plus 77-83 CB/SL; 83-86 CU; Sam Monroy: Preston Wilson; RHH; young for class; biggest boom/bust gamble in the draft; Louisville commit; FAVORITE; 6-3, 200 pounds
  3. OF Austin Beck (North Davidson HS, North Carolina): good athlete; plus power upside; plus bat speed; above-average to plus speed; plus arm; CF range; good approach; very similar boom/bust qualities as Jordan Adell; PG comp: Mike Trout (!); Sam Monroy comp: Clint Frazier; North Carolina commit; FAVORITE; RHH; 6-1, 190 pounds
  4. OF/C Steven Williams (Deerfield-Windsor HS, Georgia): born to hit; good approach; plus raw power; plus bat speed; average speed; great athlete; above-average to plus arm; Auburn commit; LHH; FAVORITE; 6-3, 220 pounds
  5. OF Heliot Ramos (Leadership Christian HS, Puerto Rico): plus raw power; above-average to plus speed; above-average to plus arm; easy CF range; plus bat speed; young for class; Florida International commit; younger, arguably toolsier version of Bubba Thompson; RHH; 6-2, 185 pounds
  6. OF Bubba Thompson (McGill-Toolin HS, Alabama): above-average to plus speed; plus athlete; CF range; plus power upside; plus bat speed; all comes down to the hit tool for him; invite to draft sure makes it seem like he has a first round guarantee; Alabama commit; RHH; 6-2, 180 pounds
  7. OF Jonny DeLuca (Aguora HS, California): above-average hit tool; plus speed; plus arm; plus CF range; plus athlete; Oregon commit; BHH; FAVORITE; 6-0, 180 pounds
  8. OF Garrett Mitchell (Orange Lutheran HS, California): plus bat speed; plus to plus-plus speed; above-average to plus raw power, swing not geared for it presently; above-average to plus arm; good athlete; easy CF range; Sam Monroy comp: Jay Bruce; LHH; UCLA commit; FAVORITE; 6-2, 200 pounds
  9. OF Drew Waters (Etowah HS, Georgia): average hit tool, chance for more; plus raw power; plus bat speed; above-average speed to plus speed; above-average to plus arm; good approach; CF range; great athlete; BHH; Georgia commit; FAVORITE; 6-2, 180 pounds
  10. OF Cole Brannen (The Westfield School, Georgia): interesting hit tool; quick bat; average to above-average arm; plus to plus-plus speed; easy CF range; great athlete; good approach; older for class; LHH; Georgia Southern commit; 6-1, 190 pounds
  11. OF Jordan Anderson (Clemens HS, Alabama): good hit tool; above-average raw power; good approach; above-average to plus arm; easy CF range; quick bat; plus athlete; plus speed; Mississippi State commit; RHH; FAVORITE; 6-2, 190 pounds
  12. OF/1B Cole Turney (Travis HS, Texas): plus bat speed; really interesting hit tool, more upside than present value; plus power upside, don’t have to go far to project it; average to above-average arm; strong; average at best speed; could play CF, but feels stretched to me; PG comp: Billy McKinney; reminds me some of Kirilloff, have heard Geoff Jenkins; Monroy comp: Burnitz; PG comp: Jay Bruce; Arkansas commit; LHH; 6-0, 200 pounds
  13. OF Tristen Lutz (Martin HS, Texas): average hit tool; average or better speed; above-average to plus power upside; quick bat; above-average plus arm; good athlete; strong; good approach; should be really good in a corner; Texas commit; RHH; FAVORITE; 6-4, 210 pounds
  14. OF Kyle Jacobsen (Allatoona HS, Georgia): above-average hit tool; quick bat; above-average to plus speed; CF range; great athlete; average arm; heady player; older for class; South Carolina commit; RHH; FAVORITE; 6-0, 185 pounds
  15. OF Quentin Holmes (Monsignor McClancy HS, New York): above-average hit tool; quick bat; plus to plus-plus speed; sneaky power upside; great athlete; average at best arm; easy CF range; good approach; young for class; PG comps: Lewis Brinson, Brian Hunter; RHH; Mississippi State commit; 6-1, 175 pounds
  16. OF/LHP Daniel Cabrera (Parkview Baptist HS, Louisiana): plus hit tool; average or better arm; average at best speed; some power upside; quick bat; 87-89 FB; good CU; LSU commit; LHH; 6-1, 185 pounds
  17. OF Mason House (Whitehouse HS, Texas): plus raw power; above-average speed; above-average arm; plus athlete; another mystery hit tool gamble; LHH; Oklahoma State commit; BA comp: Billy McKinney; 6-2, 190 pounds
  18. OF Baron Radcliff (Norcross HS, Georgia): quick bat; great athlete; plus power upside; average to above-average speed; good approach; FAVORITE; Georgia Tech commit; LHH; 6-4, 215 pounds
  19. OF/LHP Christian Robinson (Viera HS, Florida): above-average to plus power upside; average to above-average arm; average or better speed; good athlete; strong; mid-80s FB; good CB/SL; young for class; LHH; Stanford commit; FAVORITE; 6-2, 200 pounds
  20. OF/LHP Gabriel Rodriguez (Colegio Angel David HS, Puerto Rico): good hit tool; above-average raw power; plus arm; low-90s FB; Florida International commit; LHH; FAVORITE; 6-2, 190 pounds
  21. OF Kevin Watson (Beaverton HS, Oregon): plus athlete; good arm; easy CF range; above-average speed; good approach; Oregon State commit; LHH; FAVORITE; 6-1, 190 pounds
  22. OF Conner Uselton (Southmoore HS, Oklahoma): above-average hit tool; strong; above-average to plus power upside; strong arm; above-average speed; above-average arm; quick bat; good athlete; fits best in a corner; older for class; RHH; Oklahoma State commit; 6-4, 190 pounds
  23. OF/1B Calvin Mitchell (Rancho Bernardo HS, California): really good hit tool, chance for plus; above-average to plus power upside; plus bat speed; good approach; good in a corner; average at best speed; below-average arm; think of him as a better Cornelius Randolph; San Diego commit; LHH; FAVORITE; 6-1, 190 pounds
  24. OF Leugim Castillo (Lancaster HS, New York): above-average power upside; plus to plus-plus speed; quick bat; average arm; great athlete; RHH; Oklahoma commit; 6-3, 220 pounds
  25. OF Kier Meredith (Glenn HS, North Carolina): good approach; plus to plus-plus speed; easy CF range; below-average arm; BA comp: Ben Revere; Clemson commit; LHH; FAVORITE; 5-11, 175 pounds
  26. OF Zachary Daniels (Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy, Georgia): plus bat speed; above-average raw power; great athlete; above-average to plus speed; average at best arm; BA comp: Daz Cameron; Tennessee commit; RHH; 6-1, 185 pounds
  27. OF Jacob Pearson (West Monroe HS, Louisiana): above-average to plus hit tool; above-average to plus speed; power upside; CF range; average at best arm; BA comp: Jake Mangum; old for class; LSU commit; LHH; 5-11, 190 pounds
  28. OF/C Blake Paugh (Chaparral HS, Arizona): good hit tool; plus power upside; average speed; Arizona commit; RHH; 6-2, 200 pounds
  29. OF Johnathan Rodriguez (Carlos Beltran Baseball Academy, Puerto Rico): plus raw power; plus bat speed; above-average to plus arm; young for class; Florida International commit; BHH; 6-3, 180 pounds
  30. OF/1B Oraj Anu (The Next Level Academy, Florida): above-average to plus raw power; plus bat speed; above-average to plus speed; great athlete; below-average arm, limits him to LF presently; BHH; Florida International commit; 6-3, 210 pounds
  31. OF Patrick DeMarco (Winder-Barrow HS, Georgia): above-average power; average to above-average speed, plus for some; above-average arm; CF range; Vanderbilt commit; 5-11, 200 pounds
  32. OF Nelson Velasquez (PJ Education HS, Puerto Rico): plus bat speed; above-average power upside; plus arm; plus speed;
  33. OF Kenny Oyama (California): plus approach; plus speed; great bunter; easy CF range; Loyola Marymount commit; 5-6, 150 pounds
  34. OF/3B Joshua Crouch (Florida): plus raw power; plus bat speed; above-average arm; below-average speed; RHH; Florida International commit
  35. OF Zachary DeLoach (Hebron HS, Texas): quick bat; average to above-average raw power; average speed; average to above-average arm; good athlete; Texas A&M commit; LHH; 6-1, 200 pounds
  36. OF/RHP Jack Schneider (Daviess County HS, Kentucky): plus arm; quick bat; plus to plus-plus speed; average raw power; Hunter Pence comp; older for class; RHH; 94-96 FB; Murray State commit; 6-3, 190 pounds
  37. OF/3B Andres Santana (Doral Academy, Florida): above-average raw power; above-average to plus arm; above-average speed; Florida International commit; RHH; 6-1, 185 pounds
  38. OF/RHP Kamron Fields (Lakeview Centennial HS, Texas): plus athlete; plus speed; easy CF range; plus arm; can also play SS; 90-92 FB; CB; RHH; Texas commit; 6-3, 185 pounds
  39. OF Je’Von Carrier-Ward (Gahr HS, California): quick bat; plus athlete; average to above-average raw power; average speed; below-average arm; Dexter Fowler comp; 2080 comp: Greg Polanco; reminds me a ton of Dom Brown; USC commit; LHH; 6-4, 180 pounds
  40. OF Ian Jenkins (Collins Hill HS, Georgia): plus raw power; above-average to plus arm; slow; older for class; South Carolina commit
  41. OF Gabriel Rivera (Killian HS, Florida): plus raw power; plus arm; average at best speed; Miami commit; RHH; 5-11, 200 pounds
  42. OF Trey Leonard (George Washington HS, Iowa): good hit tool; good speed; strong arm; LHH; Louisville commit; 6-0, 175 pounds
  43. OF Dalton Wingo (Plant City HS, Florida): quick bat; average or better power; plus arm; good speed; good athlete; Central Florida commit; RHH: 6-2, 190 pounds
  44. OF Reese Albert (Jupiter HS, Florida): average raw power; average speed; above-average arm; Florida State commit; LHH: 6-1, 190 pounds
  45. OF/1B Mason Martin (Southridge HS, Washington): plus raw power; LHH; 6-2, 200 pounds
  46. OF/1B Zach Hogueisson (Christian HS, California): plus raw power; locked into LF; Arizona State commit; LHH; 6-4, 200 pounds
  47. OF Timmy Tawa (West Linn HS, Oregon): good athlete; plus speed; average to above-average raw power; CF range; Stanford commit; 6-0, 175 pounds
  48. OF Randy Bednar (Landon HS, Maryland): plus bat speed; power upside; average or better arm; average or better speed; Maryland commit
  49. OF Clayton Keyes (Bishop Carroll SS, Alberta): power upside; good speed; not much speed; below-average arm; young for class; Washington State commit; RHH; 6-1, 215 pounds
  50. OF Tor Sehnert (Peters Township HS, Pennsylvania): average arm; average speed; average power upside; strong; Coastal Carolina commit; RHH; 6-0, 185 pounds

Forgive the incomplete notes below on the remaining prospects listed in alphabetical order…

OF Adam Holland (William Penn Charter, Pennsylvania): good speed; strong arm; RHH; 5-9, 175 pounds

OF Adam Plouffe (St. Michael’s SS, Ontario): strong arm; RHH; 5-10, 180 pounds

OF Alerick Soularie (Texas): good athlete; quick bat; power upside; RHH; Arkansas commit; 6-0, 180 pounds

OF Alexander Almonte (Lawrence HS, Massachusetts): good speed; strong arm; power upside; RHH; 6-1, 180 pounds

OF Allbry Major (North Central HS, Indiana): good speed; strong arm; BHH; 6-5, 200 pounds

OF Angel Gonzalez (Puerto Rico): good hit tool; good speed; strong arm; 6-2, 175 pounds

OF Benjamin McClain (Lee’s Summit West HS, Missouri): good hit tool; good speed; good athlete; LHH; 5-11, 185 pounds

OF Blake Mann (Chaminade College Prep, California): power upside; good speed; strong arm; RHH; 6-1, 180 pounds

OF Bo Majkowski (Johns Creek HS, Georgia): plus arm, very accurate; good athlete

OF Brett Bagus (Brother Rice HS, Illinois): plus speed; RHH; 5-10, 155 pounds

OF Brian Ellis: quick bat; good speed; LHH

OF Bryan Lopez (Puerto Rico): good hit tool

OF Bryce Simon (Cascade HS, Iowa): strong arm; LHH; 6-2, 165 pounds

OF Bryce Teodosio (Mauldin HS, South Carolina): power upside; good athlete; good speed; RHH; 6-3, 190 pounds

OF Caleb Thompson (Texas): good speed; 6-1, 175 pounds

OF Cam Hill: good speed; strong arm

OF Cameron Cratic (Wisconsin): good speed

OF Cameron Norgren (Panther Creek HS, North Carolina): strong arm; BHH; 6-1, 185 pounds

OF Carlos Diaz (Puerto Rico): good athlete; plus speed; strong arm; easy CF range; 6-1, 160 pounds

OF Christophe Senghor (Georgia): good athlete; good speed; strong arm

OF Colin Hall (Georgia): strong arm

OF Connor McCaffery (Iowa City West HS, Iowa): good speed; LHH; Iowa commit; 6-5, 200 pounds

OF Cooper Davis (St. Aloysius Gonzaga SS, Ontario): above-average to plus speed; good defender; little power; LHH; Vanderbilt commit

OF Dane Randall (Iowa City West HS, Iowa): good speed; RHH; 5-8, 170 pounds

OF Daniel Matranga (Archmere Academy, Pennsylvania): good speed; RHH; 6-1, 185 pounds

OF Derrick Odom (Georgia): quick bat

OF Desmond Gates (Bishop Montgomery HS, California): good speed; LHH; 5-10, 160 pounds

OF Donta Williams (Nevada): plus speed; strong arm; plus athlete Arizona commit

OF Ethan Gallagher (Maryland): power upside; strong; RHH; Wake Forest commit

OF Gaoshua Williams (Illinois): good athlete; plus speed; Central Michigan commit

OF Garrett McCarthy (Saint Francis HS, California): quick bat; good speed; strong arm; RHH; 5-8, 165 pounds

OF Ian Diaz (Chestnut Hill Academy, Pennsylvania): power upside; quick bat; RHH; 5-10, 185 pounds

OF Ian Matos (Puerto Rico): good speed; strong arm

OF Isaiah Smith (Battleground HS, Washington): Washington State commit; RHH; 6-3, 190 pounds

OF Jaree Pledger (Walnut Grove HS, Georgia): good speed; strong arm; RHH; 5-10, 200 pounds

OF Jason Rooks (Walton HS, Georgia): Georgia Tech commit

OF Javeon Cody (Georgia): good speed; quick bat; 6-3, 200 pounds

OF Jean Barreto (Puerto Rico): good speed; strong arm

OF Jerry Davis (Grace Prep, Texas): good speed; strong arm; RHH; 6-3, 210 pounds

OF Jesse Franklin (Seattle Prep HS, Washington): above-average to plus speed; Michigan commit; LHH: 6-2, 210 pounds

OF Jimmy Luis Fred Mapakou Djembo (New Jersey): good athlete; plus speed; RHH; 5-11, 180 pounds

OF Joey Wiemer (Michigan): strong arm; 90 FB; Cincinnati commit

OF Jordan Greenway (California): good speed; CF range

OF Jordan Nwogu (Michigan): good speed; strong; Michigan commit; 6-2, 225 pounds

OF Jose Yadiel Martinez (Puerto Rico): good speed; strong arm; 6-0, 160 pounds

OF Judson Ward (Alabama): strong

OF Junior Coleman (Patrick Henry HS, California): good speed; RHH; 5-11, 160 pounds

OF Justin Farmer (Riverview HS, Florida): great athlete; McDaniel comp: Daz Cameron

OF Justin Files (Braintree HS, Massachusetts): good glove; RHH; 5-11, 185 pounds

OF Kaiser Weiss (Oxnard HS, California): quick bat; BHH; 6-0, 170 pounds

OF Keith Hale (Liberty HS, California): strong arm; RHH; 6-1, 180 pounds

OF Kenneth Maisonet (Puerto Rico): good speed; strong arm

OF Kenny Rodriguez (Gaither HS, Florida): power upside; good speed; strong arm; RHH; 6-0, 190 pounds

OF Kobi Wolf (Westfield HS, New Jersey): good hit tool; RHH; 6-0, 165 pounds

OF Lamar Sparks (Seven Lakes HS, Texas): McLennan JC commit; RHH: 6-2, 165 pounds

OF Michael Largey (TNXL HS, Florida): Liberty commit; LHH; 6-3, 180 pounds

OF Michael Ludowig (Briar Woods HS, Virginia): average power; above-average to plus speed; average arm; 88-91 FB; Wake Forest commit

OF Michael Wright (Georgia): plus speed; CF range; 6-2, 185 pounds

OF Mitch Tyse (Colorado): power upside; 6-5, 200 pounds

OF Myles Christian (Olive Branch HS, Mississippi): good athlete; good arm; CF range; Middle Tennessee State commit; LHH; 6-2, 180 pounds

OF Naren Hunter (California): good athlete; strong arm; 6-4, 180 pounds

OF Nate Scantlin (Kansas): good speed; 6-0, 180 pounds

OF Nick Sunday (Collinsville HS, Oklahoma): good speed; RHH; 6-1, 170 pounds

OF Nolan Tressler (Georgia): good speed; Georgia Southern commit; 5-9, 175 pounds

OF Owen Lovell (Cullman HS, Alabama): power upside; average speed; average arm; older for class; Mississippi State commit; 6-4, 225 pounds

OF Patrick Smith (California): power upside; strong; good athlete; LHH; Purdue commit

OF Rashad Collymore (Ontario): good athlete; good speed; BHH

OF Roy Thurman (Indiana): strong; 6-0, 200 pounds

OF Sam Hall (Topsail HS, North Carolina): above-average speed; average arm

OF Sam Stepp (Dalton HS, Georgia): good speed; strong arm; RHH; 5-10, 180 pounds

OF Sean Robinson (Novato HS, California): good speed; good arm; RHH; 6-4, 185 pounds

OF Shanif Hirani (Waterloo SS, Ontario): good speed; strong arm; RHH; 5-9, 160 pounds

OF Shota Barbeau (Georgia): good speed; strong arm; CF range

OF Spencer Lewis (Georgia): good speed; strong arm; power upside

OF Spencer Torkelson (Casa Grande HS, California): plus raw power; good athlete; Arizona State commit; 6-1, 200 pounds

OF Stephen Cotoni (Lenape HS, New Jersey): strong arm; RHH; 5-9, 170 pounds

OF Stephen Knezevich (California): good speed; strong arm

OF Steve Mann (Detroit County HS, Michigan): above-average to plus speed; strong arm; power upside; strong; Duke commit; RHH; 6-0, 190 pounds

OF Tanner Allen (Alabama): good speed; quick bat; good hit tool

OF Terrell Tatum (Houston HS, Tennessee): above-average to plus speed; LHH; 6-0, 165 pounds

OF Tommy Gibson (Williamstown HS, New Jersey): strong arm

OF Tommy Rodriguez (Eastside HS, New Jersey): strong arm; RHH; 5-11, 170 pounds

OF Tora Otsuka (California): good athlete; plus speed; good approach

OF Trevor Ravelli (Beyer HS, California): strong arm; RHH; 5-9, 175 pounds

OF Trey Winget (Utah): good speed; strong arm; good athlete

OF Tyler Chase Wilkerson (South Paulding HS, Georgia): strong arm; BHH; 5-11, 175 pounds

OF Watson Timmons (Argyle HS, Texas): power upside; good speed; LHH; 6-0, 200 pounds

OF William Jeffry (Puerto Rico): good speed; strong arm

OF Zach Huffins (Indiana): good speed; 6-3, 180 pounds

OF/1B Tyler Dearden (Rancocas Valley HS, New Jersey): quick bat; power upside; LF profile; older for class; LHH; Penn State commit

OF/C Beau Hanna (Winder-Barrow HS, Georgia): above-average raw power; RHH; Kennesaw State commit; 6-2, 220 pounds

OF/C Derek Orndorff (Pennsylvania): above-average speed; power upside; CF range; Penn State commit

OF/LHP Josh Hatcher (Lee County HS, Georgia): 83 FB; 70 CU; 70 CB; good command; good athlete; strong arm; Mississippi State commit; LHH; 6-2, 180 pounds

OF/RHP Austin Gardner (Whitewater HS, Georgia): plus athlete; power upside; good speed; strong arm; 88-90 FB; 80 SL; RHH; Alabama State commit; 6-2, 190 pounds

OF/RHP Jacob Nelson (Knox Central HS, Kentucky): plus arm; 88 FB; RHH; 6-1, 200 pounds

OF/RHP Steven Bender (Lexington Catholic HS, Kentucky): 85 FB; CB; CU; RHH; 6-0, 170 pounds

OF/SS Bryson Ward (South Carolina): College of Charleston commit

2017 MLB Draft – HS Shortstops

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  1. SS Brady McConnell (Merritt Island HS, Florida): above-average to plus raw power; plus bat speed; above-average to plus arm; good athlete; above-average to plus speed; mature yet inconsistent approach; compares favorably with recent Florida prep shortstops, reminds me of Rodgers-lite; those who saw him at his best and are willing to ride this out could be rewarded; older for class; Florida commit; 6-2, 175 pounds
  2. SS/2B Jeter Downs (Pace HS, Florida): great athlete; above-average hit tool; average to above-average raw power; plus bat speed; above-average to plus speed; above-average to plus arm strength; really good approach; Miami commit; FAVORITE; RHH; 5-11, 180 pounds
  3. SS Nick Allen (Francis Parker HS, California): plus glove; plus range; great approach; average power upside far outstrips what you’d think when you first see him; average to above-average speed, has turned in some plus times; great athlete; average to above-average arm, plus for some (I buy); some shades of Kevin Newman if you believe in bat; older for class; divisive prospect (arm, power); PG comp: Dustin Pedroia; RHH; FAVORITE; 5-8, 150 pounds
  4. SS/3B Andrew Papantonis (Delbarton HS, New Jersey): above-average raw power; average to above-average speed; above-average to plus arm; good approach; impressive defensive tools; good athlete; coming back from torn ACL; RHH; Virginia commit; FAVORITE; 6-1, 190 pounds
  5. SS Noah Campbell (Cardinal Gibbons HS, North Carolina): good hit tool; above-average raw power; plus to plus-plus speed; average arm; great athlete; South Carolina commit; BHH; FAVORITE; 6-1, 185 pounds
  6. SS Matthew Golda (Inspiration Academy, Florida): plus defensive tools; average arm, plays up (above-average); good athlete; average speed; good approach; RHH; Florida Atlantic commit; FAVORITE; 6-0, 180 pounds
  7. SS Ricardo De La Torre (Puerto Rico Baseball Academy, Puerto Rico): above-average to plus raw power; plus arm; average speed; serious defensive upside, but still makes some mental errors; Auburn commit; FAVORITE; 6-2, 175 pounds
  8. SS/OF Adam Hall (AB Lucas SS, Ontario): plus raw power; above-average to plus speed; really quick bat; intriguing defensive tools; good approach; RHH; Sam Monroy comp: Mark Ellis; 6-0, 175 pounds
  9. SS Jacob Amaya (South Hills HS, California): above-average hit tool; average power; good defensive tools; above-average arm; Cal State Fullerton commit; RHH; 6-0, 200 pounds
  10. SS Greg Jones (Cary HS, North Carolina): average power upside; good athlete; plus speed; plus arm; old for class; seemingly every year I comp a guy to Roman Quinn and that’s Jones this year; UNC Wilmington commit; BHH; 5-11, 170 pounds
  11. SS Chris Seise (West Orange HS, Florida): average raw power; plus speed; plus arm; good defensive tools; BHH; Central Florida commit; 6-3, 185 pounds
  12. SS Hayden Cantrelle (Teurlings Catholic HS, Louisiana): good hit tool; plus speed; above-average arm; BHH; Louisiana commit; 5-10, 175 pounds
  13. SS Alika Williams (Rancho Bernardo HS, California): plus defensive tools; good athlete; average speed; sneaky pop; BA comp: Nick Ahmed; Arizona State commit; RHH; 6-2, 175 pounds
  14. SS Andrew Swift (Hamilton HS, Arizona): above-average to plus speed; good defensive tools; strong arm; Arizona State commit; 6-1, 150 pounds
  15. SS Jake Holmes (Pinnacle HS, Arizona): above-average arm; plus speed; good athlete; Arizona State commit; RHH; 6-2, 200 pounds
  16. SS/RHP Cooper Swanson (Canterbury HS, Florida): above-average to plus arm; average speed; 84-87 FB; 71-73 CB; Florida State commit; BA comp: Logan Warmoth;
  17. SS Dondrae Bremmer (Crothers SS, Ontario): quick bat; good approach; great athlete; good speed; strong arm; Cincinnati commit; LHH; 6-1, 175 pounds
  18. SS/2B Kyler McMahan (Lynwood HS, Washington): really good defensive tools; great athlete; average arm; Oregon State commit; 5-11, 170 pounds
  19. SS Francis Villaman (Olympia HS, Florida): power upside; plus athlete; good glove; St. John’s River JC commit; 6-1, 185 pounds
  20. SS Hal Hughes (Norman North HS, Oklahoma): good defensive tools; good speed; good approach; FAVORITE; LSU commit; 5-11, 165 pounds

Forgive the incomplete notes below on the remaining prospects listed in alphabetical order…

SS Alejandro Amador (Texas): good speed

SS Andre Colon (Puerto Rico): strong arm; good speed; 6-1, 175 pounds

SS Andres Gonzalez (De La Salle SS, Ontario): good speed; RHH; 6-1, 165 pounds

SS Anthony Desantis (California): good defensive tools; strong arm

SS Anthony Servideo (Jupiter HS, Florida): good defensive tools; strong arm

SS Braiden Ward (El Capitan HS, California): good athlete; good speed; LHH; 5-10, 150 pounds

SS Brett Borgogno (California): good speed; good defensive tools; good approach

SS Brock Hummel (Edmond Memorial HS, Oklahoma): good speed; RHH; 5-9, 150 pounds

SS Buddy Fultz (Johns Creek HS, Georgia): power upside; BHH; 6-0, 185 pounds

SS Caleb Balgaard (Howell HS, Michigan): good athlete; RHH; 6-3, 185 pounds

SS Cameron Irvine (Spotswood HS, Virginia): good athlete; RHH; 6-3, 175 pounds

SS Chris Alleyne (Chestnut Hill Academy, Pennsylvania): above-average arm

SS Chris Lanzilli (Massachusetts): power upside; Wake Forest commit

SS Devonte Brown (Georgia): good athlete; good defender; strong arm

SS Dondrae Bremner (Crothers SS, Ontario): good speed; good defensive tools; LHH; 6-2, 175 pounds

SS Freddie Zamora (Killlian HS, Florida): plus defensive tools; above-average arm

SS Gabriel Holt (Georgia): good speed

SS Gary McCoy (California): good defensive tools

SS Jack Blomgren (Wisconsin): Michigan commit

SS Jack Winkler (Chatfield HS, Colorado): good defensive tools; RHH; 6-1, 175 pounds

SS Jarficur Parker (Texas): good speed

SS Jason Swan (Florida): power upside; good athlete; Georgia Southern commit

SS Joab Gonzalez (Puerto Rico): good athlete; good defensive tools; strong arm

SS Joe Routhier (Nashua South HS, New Hampshire): RHH; 5-9, 160 pounds

SS John Louis Rodriguez Perez (Puerto Rico): strong arm

SS John Marc Mullins: good athlete; good speed; BHH

SS Jordan Westburg (New Braunfels HS, Texas): plus speed; good athlete; Mississippi State commit; RHH; 6-2, 190 pounds

SS Jose Marcano (Puerto Rico): strong arm; good speed; quick bat

SS Joshua Romero (California): power upside

SS Kevin Flood (Cathedral HS, Indiana): power upside; quick bat; good speed; strong arm; RHH; 6-2, 180 pounds

SS Liam Bendo (Garnet Valley HS, Pennsylvania): LHH; 6-0, 170 pounds

SS Luis DeLeon (Moses Brown HS, Rhode Island): power upside; good speed; RHH; 5-10, 175 pounds

SS Mason De La Cruz (Washington): steady glove

SS Matt Shilling (Wissahickon HS, Pennsylvania): LHH; 5-10, 165 pounds

SS Michael Pedota (The Hun HS, New Jersey): strong arm; RHH; 5-10, 165 pounds

SS Nicholas Israel (Bishop Gorman HS, Nevada): good athlete; BHH; 5-11, 175 pounds

SS Nickelas Atkins (California): good speed; steady glove

SS Obie Ricumstrict (Mt. Pleasant HS, Michigan): good athlete; strong arm; RHH; 6-1, 165 pounds

SS Peter Ahn (Wisconsin): Michigan State commit

SS Reece Easterling (Texas): strong arm

SS Thomas Grilli (Ontario): power upside

SS Trei Cruz (Episcopal HS, Texas): average or better arm; good defender; average at best speed; BHH

SS Trent Brown (Victoria East HS, Texas): plus athlete; good glove

SS Trevor Windisch (Huntington Beach HS, California): good glove; RHH; Oregon commit; 5-10, 170 pounds

SS Tristan Capocci (Georgia): power upside; good speed; average to above-average arm; 6-0, 200 pounds

SS Tristan Hanoian (Orange Lutheran HS, California): good glove; LHH; TCU commit; 5-9, 160 pounds

SS Tyler Bosetti (California): strong arm; Nevada commit

SS Tyler Hillman (Pella HS, Iowa): good athlete; good speed; good arm; RHH; 6-2, 185 pounds

SS Zachary Baptist (Arizona): good speed

SS/2B Daniel Harris (Georgia): good defensive tools; good speed; Eastern Kentucky commit

SS/2B Jonny Homza (South Anchorage HS, Alaska): above-average power upside; Central Arizona JC commit; RHH; 6-1, 180 pounds

SS/2B Santino Rivera (California): good defensive tools; Long Beach State commit

SS/3B Luis Guerrero (The Loomis Chaffee HS, New York): good speed; strong arm; RHH; 5-11, 180 pounds

SS/OF Shane Shifflett (Venice HS, Florida): Florida commit

SS/RHP Alec Flemetakis (Hurricane HS, Utah): good athlete; 86 FB; good CB/SL; RHH; 5-10, 160 pounds

SS/RHP Cole Stetzar (Pennsylvania): strong arm; 86-89 FB; good upper-70s SL; 6-0, 180 pounds

SS/RHP Garrett Blaylock (Roberson HS, North Carolina): power upside; 89 FB; Vanderbilt commit

SS/RHP Raleigh Pigg (Service HS, Alaska): good athlete; 86 FB; RHH; 6-4, 190 pounds

SS/RHP Tate Pennington (Butler HS, North Carolina):

2017 MLB Draft – HS Third Basemen

15 Jun 2017 4:00 PM / 2 Comments on 2017 MLB Draft – HS Third Basemen

  1. 3B/SS Mark Vientos (American Heritage HS, Florida): plus approach; quick bat; above-average to plus arm; above-average to plus power; young for class; below-average speed; above-average defensive upside; old McDaniel comp: Manny Machado; RHH; Miami commit; FAVORITE; 6-3, 190 pounds
  2. 3B Nick Egnatuk (Immaculata HS, New Jersey): plus power upside; plus bat speed; above-average to plus arm; average or better speed; good athlete; plus defensive tools; RHH; Pittsburgh commit; FAVORITE; 6-2, 190 pounds
  3. 3B/RHP Ryan Vilade (Frisco HS, Texas): above-average to plus raw power; above-average to plus arm; average speed; has also played 2B; RHH; Oklahoma State commit; 6-2, 200 pounds
  4. 3B/OF Jayson Gonzalez (Bishop Amat HS, California): above-average to plus power upside; above-average arm; average speed; strong; good defensive tools; RHH; Vanderbilt commit; 6-2, 200 pounds
  5. 3B/1B Blake Diggle (IMG Academy, Florida): plus bat speed; above-average to plus raw power; plus arm; steady glove; good approach; LHH; FAVORITE; 6-2, 220 pounds
  6. 3B/OF Jason Willow (Lambrick Park SS, British Columbia): power upside; good athlete; above-average to plus arm; good defensive tools; average at best speed; RHH; UC Santa Barbara commit; 6-2, 175 pounds
  7. 3B/SS Tanner Morris (Miller HS, Virginia): good hit tool; average raw power; strong arm; LHH; Virginia commit; 6-2, 190 pounds
  8. 3B/2B Ben Ramirez (Eastlake HS, California): plus raw power; average or better arm; average or better speed; can also play SS; USC commit; LHH; 6-3, 180 pounds
  9. 3B Raymond Gil (Gulliver Prep, Florida): plus bat speed; above-average raw power; above-average arm; average speed; good athlete; RHH; Miami commit; 6-1, 200 pounds
  10. 3B Buddy Kennedy (Millville HS, New Jersey): good hit tool; above-average to plus speed; average arm; steady glove; good athlete; North Carolina commit; 5-11, 215 pounds
  11. 3B/SS Adisyn Coffey (Delta HS, Indiana): intriguing hit tool; average at best power; plus speed; good approach; average defensive tools, could stick at SS; average to above-average arm; good athlete; Arizona State commit; FAVORITE; RHH; 6-2, 180 pounds
  12. 3B Brett Cain (China Spring HS, Texas): good speed; good approach; good athlete; unconventional swing, but he makes it work; FAVORITE; 6-5, 200 pounds
  13. 3B/SS Adam Oviedo (Alvarado HS, Texas): strong arm; above-average power upside; good defensive tools; TCU commit; RHH; 6-0, 185 pounds
  14. 3B/C Casey Schmitt (Eastlake HS, California): above-average power upside; above-average arm; San Diego State commit; 6-0, 190 pounds
  15. 3B/RHP Davis Schneider (Eastern HS, New Jersey): good hit tool; Rutgers commit; RHH; 5-10, 190 pounds
  16. 3B/SS Gage Workman (Basha HS, Arizona): power upside; young for class; Arizona State commit; BHH; 6-3, 180 pounds
  17. 3B/RHP Paxton Wallace (Greenbrier HS, Arkansas): power upside; strong arm; Wichita State commit; RHH; 6-1, 210 pounds
  18. 3B/SS Jamal O’Guinn (Buchanan HS, California): power upside; strong arm; average at best speed; USC commit; RHH; 6-3, 200 pounds
  19. 3B Bryson Bloomer (Paul Laurence Dunbar HS, Kentucky): power upside; good glove; RHH; 6-1, 200 pounds
  20. 3B Izaya Ono-Fullard (Iowa City West HS, Iowa): good hit tool; steady glove; RHH; 5-11, 200 pounds

Forgive the incomplete notes below on the remaining prospects listed in alphabetical order…

3B Alexander Tappen (Wissahickon HS, Pennsylvania): good hit tool; good athlete; Virginia commit

3B Brandon Holdren (Texas): strong arm

3B Brennan Crooms (Metter HS, Georgia): good athlete; strong arm; RHH; 6-0, 190 pounds

3B Brian Williams (Georgia): good defensive tools; strong arm

3B Caleb Farmer (California): good athlete; strong arm; RHH

3B Donivan Williams (Richards HS, Illinois): good glove; strong arm; great athlete; 6-0, 200 pounds

3B Dylan Ramirez (California): strong; strong arm

3B Harrison Spohn (Damien HS, California): good athlete; RHH; 6-1, 185 pounds

3B Jonathan Schiffer (California): quick bat; good defensive tools; Washington commit; 6-1, 185 pounds

3B Jonathan Windham (Texas): good athlete; average speed; average arm

3B Joseph Craig (Blanchard HS, Oklahoma): strong arm; RHH; 6-2, 200 pounds

3B Mason Streater (Boiling Springs HS, South Carolina): strong arm

3B Matt Beserra (Redondo Union HS, California): good defender; RHH; 5-9, 150 pounds

3B Nick Wohlbold (Missouri): good speed; strong arm; 87-90 FB; 72-76 CU; 72-74 CB

3B Pat Pitzer (Northgate HS, Georgia): power upside; RHH; 6-0, 190 pounds

3B Quentin Selma (Buchanan HS, California): above-average arm; good athlete

3B Reid Johnston (Rocky Mount Academy, North Carolina): LHH; NC State commit; 6-2, 185 pounds

3B Ryan Plentzas (Manchester Central HS, New Hampshire): power upside; RHH; 6-1, 200 pounds

3B Shawn Ross (Puerto Rico): power upside; plus arm; good defensive tools; 6-0, 180 pounds

3B Trent Sinkfield (Florida): good defender

3B/RHP Isaac Segura (St. Andrew’s Episcopal HS, Texas): strong arm; 85 FB; RHH; 5-11, 180 pounds

3B/RHP Jesus Aldaz (Arizona): power upside; strong arm

3B/SS Jecorrah Arnold (Clarke Central HS, Georgia): good athlete; RHH; Lipscomb commit; 6-1, 185 pounds

3B/SS Sam Faith (Illinois): strong arm; 6-3, 185 pounds

3B/SS Zach Clayton (Wisconsin): Oregon State commit

2017 MLB Draft – HS Second Basemen

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  1. 2B/SS Cash Case (First Academy, Florida): plus bat speed; above-average hit tool; average to above-average power upside; average arm; average speed; steady glove; good approach; Notre Dame commit; FAVORITE; 6-1, 200 pounds
  2. 2B/SS Austin Martin (Trinity Christian HS, Florida): steady defender; average raw power; average or better arm, could push him back to SS where his defensive skills belong if it proves 100% healthy; plus athlete; above-average to plus speed; Vanderbilt commit; FAVORITE; RHH; 6-0, 175 pounds
  3. 2B/SS Tyler Freeman (Etiwanda HS, California): good hit tool; good approach; power upside; steady glove; average to above-average arm; average speed, plays up; good athlete; good target if you miss on Nick Allen; TCU commit; RHH; FAVORITE; 6-0, 170 pounds
  4. 2B/SS Trevor Hauver (Perry HS, Arizona): good hit tool; power upside; quick bat; Arizona State commit; LHH; 6-0, 185 pounds
  5. 2B/SS Ivan Johnson (Kennesaw Mountain HS, Georgia): good hit tool; good athlete; above-average speed; average arm; good defensive tools; Georgia commit; BHH; 6-0, 190 pounds
  6. 2B Logan Allen (Magnolia HS, Texas): good speed; strong arm; good approach; RHH; 5-11, 160 pounds
  7. 2B/OF Darren Baker (Jesuit HS, California): Sam Monroy comp: Dee Gordon; California commit; LHH; 5-11, 170 pounds
  8. 2B/SS DJ Poteet (Northview HS, Georgia): power upside; Wake Forest commit; 6-4, 185 pounds
  9. 2B/SS Kaden Polcovich (Deer Creek HS, Oklahoma): power upside; above-average arm; Kentucky commit; 5-10, 180 pounds
  10. 2B/SS Kevin Kendall (La Mirada HS, California): good defender; strong arm; sneaky pop; good athlete; UCLA commit; 5-11, 165 pounds

Forgive the incomplete notes below on the remaining prospects listed in alphabetical order…

 

2B Drew Pepper (Starrs Mill HS, Georgia): good glove; good arm; LHH; 84 FB; good SL; 6-2, 170 pounds

2B Edouard Julien (Cardinal-Roy SS, Quebec): plus to plus-plus speed; LHH

2B Ethan Darrow (Georgia): good athlete

2B Morgan Doss (Georgia): good speed; strong arm; 85 FB; 69 CB

2B Nikolas San Antonio (Cranston West HS, Rhode Island): RHH; 5-7, 150 pounds

2B Patrick Rauseo (Alvirne HS, New Hampshire): plus speed; good athlete; RHH; 5-7, 150 pounds

2B/RHP Bryan Pope (San Juan Hills HS, California): 86 FB; good low-70s CB; RHH; 6-1, 180 pounds

2B/RHP Casey Curow (Canyon Springs HS, California): RHH; 5-11, 185 pounds

2B/SS Austin Kaplan (Clarkstown South HS, New York): strong arm; RHH; 6-1, 190 pounds

2B/SS Billy Cook (Lewis-Palmer HS, Colorado): good speed; good athlete; RHH; 6-1, 175 pounds

2B/SS Daniel Cervantes (California): good approach; steady glove; 5-11, 180 pounds

2B/SS Greg Bennett (Western Dubuque HS, Iowa): good arm; good speed; good glove; RHH; 5-11, 180 pounds

2B/SS Jake Cosgrove (California): steady glove; Seattle commit

2B/SS Jeremy Arocho (Old Mill HS, Maryland): good athlete; good defender; LHH

2B/SS Kody Gratkowski (Fairhope HS, Alabama): good speed; RHH; 6-1, 190 pounds

2B/SS Tyler Doanes (Whitewater HS, Georgia): good hit tool; West Virginia commit; 5-10, 175 pounds

2017 MLB Draft – HS First Basemen

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  1. 1B/LHP Nick Pratto (Huntington Beach HS, California): plus hit tool; above-average to plus power; great approach; perfect swing; plus glove; strong arm; good athlete; average speed; could also play OF: LHH; 85-91 FB; average 76-79 CU, flashes plus; average low-70s CB; reminds me of a Pavin Smith/Brendan McKay combo; USC commit; BA comp: Joey Votto; FAVORITE; 6-2, 200 pounds
  2. 1B Alejandro Toral (Archbishop McCarthy HS, Florida): plus hit tool; above-average to plus power upside; plus approach; plus bat speed; strong; average or better defender; average arm; below-average speed; sticking with him despite down spring due to injuries and being pitched around; D1 comp: Adrian Gonzalez; Monroy comp: Kendrys Morales; Miami commit; LHH; FAVORITE; 6-2, 220 pounds
  3. 1B/3B Tyler Hardman (Temescal Canyon HS, California): average hit tool; above-average to plus power upside; strong; below-average speed; average at best arm; RHH; Oklahoma commit; FAVORITE; 6-3, 200 pounds
  4. 1B/3B Tim Elko (Hillsborough HS, Florida): good approach; above-average to plus power upside; quick bat; strong; strong arm; RHH; Mississippi commit; 6-4, 225 pounds
  5. 1B/3B Jacob Gonzalez (Chaparral HS, Arizona): plus to plus-plus raw power; strong; below-average arm; good approach, getting better; older for class; BA comp: CJ Cron; TCU commit; RHH; 6-4, 200 pounds
  6. 1B/OF Terriez Fuller (Griffin HS, Georgia): easy plus raw power; very strong; average at best arm; hit tool will be question until it isn’t; average at best speed; can’t shake the Larry Green parallels; Chipola JC commit; LHH; 6-4, 240 pounds
  7. 1B/OF Nick Brueser (Hamilton HS, Arizona): good hit tool; power upside; plus defender; strong Stanford commit; RHH: 6-3, 180 pounds
  8. 1B/RHP Danny Zimmerman (Redondo Union HS, California): plus raw power; 83-88 FB; Michigan commit; 6-4, 235 pounds
  9. 1B Scout Knotts (South County HS, Virginia): power upside; good athlete; strong arm; RHH; 6-4, 210 pounds
  10. 1B Connor Allen (Merritt Island HS, Florida): above-average power upside; Miami commit; LHH: 6-4, 210 pounds

Forgive the incomplete notes below on the remaining prospects listed in alphabetical order…

1B Brendan Rose (Bronx HS of Science, New York): 6-4, 225 pounds

1B Cole McNamee (Georgia): strong; power upside; 6-4, 240 pounds

1B Dylan Yapp (California): strong arm; good defender; 81 FB; good SL

1B Eric Taylor (Midwest City HS, Oklahoma): RHH; 6-3, 210 pounds

1B Griffin Doersching (Wisconsin): power upside; Northern Kentucky commit; 6-4, 250 pounds

1B Jake Fredrickson (Shorewood HS, Washington): LHH; 6-2, 180 pounds

1B Malik Williams (Ontario): power upside

1B Ryan Glass (Georgia): power upside; good speed; Georgia State commit

1B Sammy Abbott (Curtis HS, Washington): LHH; 6-5, 220 pounds

1B Santiago Garcia (Alabama): quick bat; power upside; strong; good approach; Alabama State commit; 5-11, 200 pounds

1B Zach Busalacchi (Orange Lutheran HS, California): old for class; Oregon State commit; RHH; 6-4, 235 pounds

1B/3B Stephen Cullen (Georgia): power upside; Georgia State commit; 6-4, 220 pounds

1B/OF Miles Kelly (New York): power upside

2017 MLB Draft – HS Catchers

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  1. C Sam Praytor (Helena HS, Alabama): above-average hit tool; average raw power; strong arm; Alabama commit; RHH; FAVORITE; 5-11, 200 pounds
  2. C Blake Hunt (Mater Dei HS, California): above-average power upside; plus arm; above-average defensive tools; Pepperdine commit; RHH; 6-3, 200 pounds
  3. C MJ Melendez (Westminster Christian HS, Florida): plus bat speed; plus arm; good defender; really good athlete; average power upside; good speed; bat is very much a question right now; defends like a pro, thinks like a pro; Florida International commit; LHH; 6-0, 175 pounds
  4. C Phillip Clarke (Christ Presbyterian HS, Tennessee): above-average hit tool; average raw power; good approach; average defender; average at best arm; Vanderbilt commit; FAVORITE; LHH; 5-11, 190 pounds
  5. C Luis Campusano (Cross Creek HS, Georgia): good defensive tools; average arm strength but very accurate; underrated athlete; above-average raw power; strong; good approach; South Carolina commit; RHH; 6-0, 200 pounds
  6. C Spencer Smith (Northern Durham HS, North Carolina): above-average to plus power upside; good defender; strong; good athlete; average arm; East Carolina commit; RHH; 6-1, 200 pounds
  7. C/OF Canaan Smith (Rockwall-Heath HS, Texas): power upside; good approach; good athlete; strong; reminds me some of Jakson Reetz; Arkansas commit; FAVORITE; 6-0, 210 pounds
  8. C Zach Jackson (Winter Haven HS, Florida): above-average to plus raw power; good defender; good athlete; Florida commit; LHH: 6-3, 215 pounds
  9. C/2B Casey Opitz (Heritage HS, Colorado): really good glove; average to above-average arm, plays up; great athlete; Arkansas commit; BHH; 5-11, 180 pounds
  10. C Sam McMillan (Suwannee HS, Florida): power upside; good defender; good arm; strong; Florida commit; RHH: 6-1, 185 pounds
  11. C Tyler Lasch (El Toro HS, California): power upside; quick bat; good athlete; good defender; LHH; Mississippi State commit; 5-9, 175 pounds
  12. C Cordell Dunn (Center Hill HS, Mississippi): average arm; good approach; strong; Texas Tech commit; RHH; 6-0, 190 pounds
  13. C Jan Mercado (Puerto Rico Baseball Academy, Puerto Rico): above-average arm; good defender; young for class; RHH; 6-0, 180 pounds
  14. C Chris Troye (Heritage HS, California): power upside; quick bat; good defensive tools; plus arm; UC Santa Barbara commit; RHH; 6-4, 215 pounds
  15. C Jake Taylor (Shawnee HS, Oklahoma): quick bat; good approach; good athlete; power upside; strong; Oklahoma State commit; RHH: 6-1, 200 pounds
  16. C Santis Sanchez (International Baseball Academy, Puerto Rico): plus arm; average power upside; BA comp: Martin Maldonado; RHH; 6-1, 215 pounds
  17. C Calvin Greenfield (Jensen Beach HS, Florida): good hit tool; not much power; questionable glove; Florida commit; 6-1, 200 pounds
  18. C David Durate (Alhambra HS, Arizona): good defender; plus arm; Grand Canyon commit; 6-0, 200 pounds
  19. C Adam Proctor (St. Johns HS, Michigan): quick bat; power upside; strong; strong arm; Michigan State commit; 6-1, 225 pounds
  20. C Michael Rothenberg (Pine Crest HS, Florida): strong arm; good defender; Duke commit; BHH; 6-3, 210 pounds

Forgive the incomplete notes below on the remaining prospects listed in alphabetical order…

C Adam Kerner (Oaks Christian HS, California): strong arm; good glove; good athlete; San Diego commit; RHH; 5-10, 165 pounds

C Austin Bates (IMG Academy, Florida): good athlete; strong arm; Chipola JC commit

C Ben Jackson (Georgia): great athlete; good speed

C Brady Smith (The Next Academy, Florida): RHH; Florida commit; 6-1, 200 pounds

C Brett McCleary (City HS, Iowa): good athlete; RHH; 6-2, 210 pounds

C Charles Rowell (Texas): good athlete; RHH

C Chris Buting (Northwood HS, California): good athlete; strong arm; RHH; 6-0, 175 pounds

C Chris Jimenez: plus arm; Long Beach State commit; 5-8, 170 pounds

C Connor Ledet (North Carolina): good defender

C Connor Wironen (Saint Bernard HS, Massachusetts): interesting hit tool; good speed; LHH; 5-10, 175 pounds

C Copper Hansen (Bingham HS, Utah): good arm; good athlete; BHH; 6-0, 180 pounds

C David Avitia (Arizona): plus arm; good defender; Grand Canyon commit

C David Lamanna (Bergen Catholic HS, New Jersey): Notre Dame commit

C Dillon Nesbit (Texas): strong; good defender; good arm; 5-11, 180 pounds

C Drew Hefner (Bridgeport HS, West Virginia): quick bat; good defender; LHH; 5-9, 170 pounds

C Drew Sims (Vista Murrieta HS, California): good athlete; strong arm; 6-4, 190 pounds

C Ethan Cosper (McEachern HS, Georgia): good athlete; strong arm; RHH; 6-0, 180 pounds

C Golston Gillespie (Georgia): power upside; Mississippi commit

C Hector Carrillo (Union HS, Oklahoma): quick bat; RHH; 5-9, 200 pounds

C Ian Groves (McNeil HS, Texas): plus arm; strong; RHH; 5-11, 190 pounds

C Isaiah Mirabal (Cardozo HS, New York): good defender; RHH; 6-0, 185 pounds

C Jack Molle (Florida): 90 FB; Central Florida commit

C Jackson Campbell (Logan County HS, Kentucky): good speed; RHH; 5-10, 175 pounds

C Jared Turner (Canterbury HS, New York): good athlete; strong arm; RHH; 6-1, 215 pounds

C Joel Thompson (Lewis Central HS, Iowa): good defender; good arm; RHH; 6-2, 200 pounds

C Jonah Jenkins (Chaparral HS, Colorado): power upside; quick bat; RHH; 6-1, 190 pounds

C Jordan Stubbings (Legend HS, Colorado): strong; RHH; 6-0, 210 pounds

C Jordan Wendel (Alta HS, Iowa): good defensive tools; LHH; Butler commit; 6-1, 210 pounds

C Justin Vought (Pennsylvania): good defender; strong arm

C Kenneth Gonzalez (Puerto Rico): good defender; good athlete

C Kosta Cooper: good defender

C Landon Moberly (Lexington Catholic HS, Kentucky): quick bat; good defender; RHH; 5-11, 185 pounds

C Luis Aviles (Florida): power upside

C Mason Speirs (Broomfield HS, Colorado): good arm; strong; RHH; 5-11, 200 pounds

C Matthew Cooper (Virginia): good athlete; good speed; Clemson commit

C Morgan Copeland (Georgia): power upside; above-average arm;

C Nathan Webb (Martin Luther King HS, California): UC-Riverside commit; 5-10, 200 pounds

C Nelson Hopkins Medina (Puerto Rico): good athlete; good defensive tools

C Parker Shannon (Ohio): quick bat; strong arm

C Patrick Bailey (Wesleyan Christian Academy, North Carolina): strong arm; good defender; NC State commit; BHH; 6-0, 175 pounds

C Paul McIntosh (Florida): strong arm; power upside; quick bat; strong; Alabama State commit; 6-0, 220 pounds

C Robbie Brue (Castro Valley HS, California): good defender; strong arm; RHH; 6-2, 180 pounds

C Shamir M Morales Rodriguez (Puerto Rico Baseball Academy, Puerto Rico): RHH; 5-10, 180 pounds

C Shane McGuire (Washington): good glove; above-average arm; good speed

C Tanner Johnson: good arm; good athlete; RHH; Kentucky commit

C Travis Walters (Mansfield HS, Texas): strong arm; RHH; 6-0, 200 pounds

C Trevor Higgs (South Paulding HS, Georgia): RHH; 6-1, 185 pounds

C Troy Claunch (Vacaville HS, California): good glove; strong arm; good athlete

C Tyler Solomon (Battlefield HS, Virginia): power upside; BHH; Virginia commit

C/1B Nathan Perry (Bassett HS, Virginia): power upside

C/OF Mason Doolittle (Jupiter HS, Florida): strong arm; older for class; LSU commit; RHH; 6-3, 210 pounds

C/RHP Connor Denning (Arizona): plus arm; good speed; 82-86 FB

C/RHP Shane Muntz (Malvern Prep, Pennsylvania): 89-92 FB; upper-70s CB

C/RHP Will Hardigree (Georgia): strong arm; 83-88 FB with sink; mid-70s CB; RHH; 6-0, 185 pounds

2017 MLB Draft – College Pitchers

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  1. Vanderbilt JR RHP Kyle Wright: 88-94 FB, 97 peak; 81-85 SL; 85-91 cutter; also 85-87 SL, plus upside…hmm; 76-83 CB, flashes plus; 83-87 CU, flashes average; unafraid to drop sidearm at times; great athlete; two breaking balls run into each other, but damn good pitch either way; plus command; 2017: 91-96 FB, 98-99 peak; plus 78-84 CB; 85-89 cut-SL, flashes above-average; consistently average 84-87 CU, flashes plus; 6-4, 220 pounds (2015: 9.46 K/9 – 3.51 BB/9 – 58.2 IP – 1.22 ERA) (2016: 10.32 K/9 – 3.09 BB/9 – 93.1 IP – 3.09 ERA) (2017: 10.54 K/9 – 2.70 BB/9 – 103.1 IP – 3.40 ERA)
  2. Florida JR RHP Alex Faedo: 88-94, 96-97 peak; groundball guy; above-average 78-86 SL with plus upside; improved 80-87 CU; good athlete; 2016: 92-94 FB with sink, 95 peak; plus 82-86 SL; 86-87 CU, flashes average; 2017: 89-94 FB with sink, 96 peak; plus 81-87 SL, flashes even better; 83-88 CU flashes above-average; 6-5, 220 pounds (2015: 8.70 K/9 – 2.36 BB/9 – 61.1 IP – 3.25 ERA) (2016: 11.44 K/9 – 1.81 BB/9 – 104.2 IP – 3.18 ERA) (2017: 11.07 K/9 – 2.94 BB/9 – 107.1 IP – 2.60 ERA)
  3. North Carolina JR RHP JB Bukauskas: 89-95 FB, 97-98 peak; plus 81-88 SL, flashes plus-plus; average 78-84 CU, plus upside (up to 85-90 in 2016); Sonny Gray comps from everybody; great PG comp: Lance McCullers; reminds me some of Lincecum and Carson Fulmer, more and more like Stroman by the day; 2017: 91-96 FB, 97 peak; easy plus 81-89 SL; 81-87 CU, above-average to plus upside; older BA comp: Carson Fulmer; updated BA comps: McCullers, Gray; young for class; 6-0, 200 pounds (2015: 8.26 K/9 – 3.70 BB/9 – 72.2 IP – 4.07 ERA) (2016: 12.76 K/9 – 3.33 BB/9 – 78.1 IP – 3.10 ERA) (2017: 11.27 K/9 – 3.60 BB/9 – 92.2 IP – 2.53 ERA)
  4. Oregon JR LHP David Peterson: 86-92 FB with sink, 94-95 peak; average 80-86 CU with above-average upside; 73-76 CB with average upside; 77-83 SL with above-average upside; groundball guy; good athlete; uses height and length to every advantage; ball of clay; 2017: 86-92 FB, 94 peak; above-average to plus 77-84 SL; above-average to plus 74-79 CB; average to above-average 80-84 CU; uses all four pitches smartly; 6-6, 235 pounds (2015: 8.89 K/9 – 3.40 BB/9 – 82.0 IP – 4.39 ERA) (2016: 7.39 K/9 – 3.63 BB/9 – 74.1 IP – 3.63 ERA) (2017: 12.56 K/9 – 1.35 BB/9 – 100.1 IP – 2.51 ERA)
  5. Arkansas SO RHP Blaine Knight: 88-94 FB with sink, 96-97 peak; 79-83 SL; 75-78 CB; CU; great athlete; 2017: 88-96 FB, 97 peak; above-average 77-83 cut-SL, plus upside; 73-75 CB; two breaking balls can morph into one; average 85-87 CU, plus upside; FAVORITE; 6-3, 165 pounds (2016: 8.57 K/9 – 2.61 BB/9 – 48.1 IP – 2.98 ERA) (2017: 9.54 K/9 – 1.99 BB/9 – 90.2 IP – 3.28 ERA)
  6. Texas A&M JR RHP Corbin Martin: 90-96 FB, 98 peak; 85-90 cutter; above-average to plus 80-87 CB/SL; above-average 84-86 CU, plus upside; plus athlete; FAVORITE; 2017: 91-95 FB; 83-88 cut-SL; above-average CU; CB; 6-3, 200 pounds (2015: 10.50 K/9 – 6.00 BB/9 – 18.1 IP – 3.00 ERA) (2016: 11.29 K/9 – 7.19 BB/9 – 26.1 IP – 5.47 ERA) (2017: 9.84 K/9 – 3.87 BB/9 – 86.0 IP – 3.35 ERA)
  7. Central Florida JC SO RHP Nate Pearson: 88-94 FB, 98 peak; average CU; mid-70s CB; low-80s SL; good command; FIU transfer; 2017: 92-97 FB, 100-101 peak; 88-90 SL, average upside; above-average 80-81 CB; average 91-92 CU, plus upside; BA comp: Carl Pavano; have heard Carlos Carrasco…and a very quiet Syndergaard comp; 6-6, 250 pounds (2017: 13.11 K/9 – 2.56 BB/9 – 81.0 IP – 1.56 ERA)
  8. UCLA JR RHP Griffin Canning: 85-91 FB, 93 peak; plus 74-80 CB, leans on it; above-average 84-86 CU, flashes plus; above-average 80-87 SL, plus upside; plus command, especially of FB; good athlete; deceptive; see some Nola here; FAVORITE; 2017: 90-94 FB, 96 peak; 85-88 CU; 83-87 SL; above-average 77-82 CB, big fan; 6-1, 170 pounds (2015: 9.28 K/9 – 0.84 BB/9 – 63.2 IP – 2.95 ERA) (2016: 7.82 K/9 – 1.73 BB/9 – 109.1 IP – 3.70 ERA) (2017: 10.59 K/9 – 2.42 BB/9 – 119.0 IP – 2.34 ERA)
  9. LSU JR RHP Alex Lange: 88-94 FB, 96 peak; above-average 80-85 CB, flashes plus; good 82-88 CU; low-80s cut-SL; 2017: 89-94 FB, 96 peak; 84-87 CU; 79-83 CB; 85 CU; 6-3, 200 pounds (2015: 10.34 K/9 – 3.63 BB/9 – 114.0 IP – 1.97 ERA) (2016: 10.08 K/9 – 3.95 BB/9 – 111.2 IP – 3.79 ERA) (2017: 10.86 K/9 – 3.24 BB/9 – 111.0 IP – 2.92 ERA)
  10. Missouri JR RHP Tanner Houck: 90-96 FB with plus sink, 98-99 peak; above-average 77-84 SL, flashes plus; above-average 83-86 CU, plus upside; criminally underused CU at times; groundball guy; deceptive; PG comps: Aaron Nola and Jered Weaver; Frankie Piliere comp: Max Scherzer; BA comp: Kyle Gibson; coach comp: Darren Dreifort; 2017: 89-94 FB with plus sink, 96 peak; above-average to plus 80-84 SL; average CU; FAVORITE; 6-5, 220 pounds (2015: 8.11 K/9 – 1.07 BB/9 – 100.2 IP – 3.48 ERA) (2016: 9.06 K/9 – 2.31 BB/9 – 105.1 IP – 2.99 ERA) (2017: 9.04 K/9 – 2.28 BB/9 – 94.2 IP – 3.33 ERA)
  11. Stanford SO RHP Tristan Beck: 88-92 FB with sink, 94-95 peak; above-average to plus 76-78 CB, can look like a slider at times; 80-83 split-CU, average upside; 6-4, 190 pounds (2016: 8.21 K/9 – 2.81 BB/9 – 83.1 IP – 2.48 ERA)
  12. Houston JR LHP Seth Romero: 88-94 FB, 96 peak; average 81-84 CU, flashes better; 89-90 cutter; average to above-average 75-84 SL/CB, more of the firmer SL version in 2017 at 79-83 and flashing plus; good command; good deception; PG comp: Carlos Rodon; 2017: 92-96 FB; 6-2, 225 pounds (2015: 9.98 K/9 – 2.39 BB/9 – 83.1 IP – 1.95 ERA) (2016: 10.78 K/9 – 2.67 BB/9 – 94.1 IP – 2.29 ERA) (2017: 15.74 K/9 – 3.70 BB/9 – 48.2 IP – 3.51 ERA)
  13. State College of Florida SO LHP Brendon Little: 89-95 FB, 97 peak; plus 75-83 CB, plus-plus upside; 82-86 CU; UNC transfer; FAVORITE; 6-2, 215 pounds (2017: 14.03 K/9 – 3.48 BB/9 – 85.1 IP – 2.53 ERA)
  14. Virginia JR RHP Tommy Doyle: 88-94 FB with sink, 95-96 peak; 77-81 CB flashes average; above-average 82-87 cut-SL; above-average split-CU; 6-6, 225 pounds (2015: 5.87 K/9 – 7.04 BB/9 – 23.1 IP – 3.52 ERA) (2016: 7.17 K/9 – 2.67 BB/9 – 64.0 IP – 5.06 ERA) (2017: 10.18 K/9 – 2.68 BB/9 – 33.2 IP – 1.87 ERA)
  15. Seattle JR LHP Tarik Skubal: 90-95 FB, 96 peak; good low-80s CB/SL; above-average to plus CU; young for class; TJ survivor; FAVORITE; 6-3, 220 pounds (2015: 7.37 K/9 – 2.93 BB/9 – 83.1 IP – 3.25 ERA) (2016: 10.56 K/9 – 3.59 BB/9 – 42.2 IP – 2.11 ERA)
  16. Oregon State JR RHP Drew Rasmussen: 88-96 FB, 98 peak; good 80-87 SL, flashes plus; average 83-87 CU with upside; 87-87 splitter; 87-88 cutter; inconsistent command; TJ surgery (4/16); 2017: 92-96 FB; average 85-86 CU; average 82-87 SL; 6-2, 225 pounds (2015: 6.96 K/9 – 2.55 BB/9 – 106.0 IP – 2.80 ERA) (2017: 9.17 K/9 – 2.08 BB/9 – 21.2 IP – 0.83 ERA)
  17. South Carolina JR RHP Clarke Schmidt: 88-94 FB with plus sink, 96 peak; good 76-81 CB, flashes plus; 83-86 CU, needs work; above-average 80-83 SL; good athlete; good command; good deception; four-pitch mix, though CB/SL run into each other (more SL); 2017: 90-95 FB with sink, 97 peak; plus 79-84 SL (some see as CB); average to above-average 85-88 CU, inconsistent; rare CB; FAVORITE; 6-1, 200 pounds (2015: 8.53 K/9 – 3.10 BB/9 – 58.0 IP – 4.81 ERA) (2016: 10.43 K/9 – 2.18 BB/9 – 111.1 IP – 3.40 ERA) (2017: 10.45 K/9 – 2.69 BB/9 – 60.1 IP – 1.34 ERA)
  18. College of Charleston rJR RHP Bailey Ober: 86-92 FB with sink, 94 peak; average 72-77 CB; above-average 79-83 CU, flashes plus; average 81-84 cut-SL, flashes plus; above-average to plus command; good athlete; TJ survivor; 6-8, 215 pounds (2014: 7.15 K/9 – 1.60 BB/9 – 106 IP – 1.51 ERA) (2016: 8.91 K/9 – 2.51 BB/9 – 97.0 IP – 3.53 ERA) (2017: 11.73 K/9 – 1.77 BB/9 – 56.0 IP – 4.50 ERA)
  19. Santa Fe JC SO RHP Troy Bacon: 90-94 FB, 96 peak; above-average SL; average to above-average CU; good athlete; Florida transfer; FAVORITE; 6-1, 190 pounds (2017: 14.40 K/9 – 2.93 BB/9 – 40.0 IP – 1.35 ERA)
  20. Notre Dame JR RHP Peter Solomon: 88-94 FB with sink, 96 peak (Cape 2016: 92-96 FB, velocity shrank back to 88-92 as summer went on); 83-86 SL, flashes above-average to plus; 79-84 CB, flashes plus; sinking 81-83 CU; good athlete; legit four pitches; FB can move too much for his own good at times; 2017: 89-94 FB, 96 peak; 83-87 SL, flashes plus; above-average 79-81 CB, flashes plus; 84-86 CU; 6-4, 200 pounds (2015: 8.86 K/9 – 3.26 BB/9 – 19.1 IP – 1.40 ERA) (2016: 11.09 K/9 – 6.56 BB/9 – 57.2 IP – 4.68 ERA) (2017: 10.17 K/9 – 4.67 BB/9 – 54.0 IP – 3.83 ERA)
  21. Louisville rFR RHP Riley Thompson: 90-96 FB, 98 peak; good 78-82 SL/CB; low- to mid-80s CU; good athlete; TJ survivor; 6-3, 200 pounds (2017: 14.18 K/9 – 4.93 BB/9 – 14.2 IP – 4.30 ERA)
  22. Bryant JR RHP James Karinchack: 88-93 FB with sink, 94 peak; above-average 79-84 CB, flashes plus; above-average 82-85 CU; good command; 2017: 89-96 FB, 98 peak; above-average to plus 79-83 CB; mid-80s split-CU; 6-3, 225 pounds (2015: 8.54 K/9 – 3.00 BB/9 – 77.2 IP – 3.23 ERA) (2016: 10.66 K/9 – 4.09 BB/9 – 94.2 IP – 2.00 ERA) (2017: 13.66 K/9 – 5.41 BB/9 – 56.2 IP – 3.65 ERA)
  23. Arkansas JR RHP Trevor Stephan: 88-94 FB with sink, 96-97 peak; average 78-82 SL/CB, flashes above-average to plus; 72-77 CB; cutter; 84-86 split-CU; deceptive; good athlete; deceptive; FAVORITE; 6-5, 225 pounds (2017: 11.87 K/9 – 1.98 BB/9 – 91.0 IP – 2.87 ERA)
  24. Jacksonville JR RHP Michael Baumann: 89-94 FB, 97 peak; above-average 78-80 CB; above-average 83-86 cut-SL; very occasional CU; 6-4, 225 pounds (2015: 9.11 K/9 – 3.00 BB/9 – 84.1 IP – 2.25 ERA) (2016: 8.28 K/9 – 4.20 BB/9 – 75.0 IP – 4.32 ERA) (2017: 10.00 K/9 – 3.61 BB/9 – 87.1 IP – 3.09 ERA)
  25. South Carolina JR RHP Tyler Johnson: 89-96 FB, 99 peak; average to above-average yet inconsistent 80-87 SL/CB, flashes plus; average 81-86 CU; good athlete; BA comp: Daniel Bard; FAVORITE; 6-2, 200 pounds (2015: 9.00 K/9 – 1.13 BB/9 – 7.2 IP – 4.50 ERA) (2016: 10.21 K/9 – 1.38 BB/9 – 52.0 IP – 2.42 ERA) (2017: 13.69 K/9 – 5.13 BB/9 – 26.1 IP – 2.39 ERA)
  26. Xavier JR LHP Zac Lowther: 86-92 FB, 93 peak; average 82-84 SL; above-average to plus 75-81 CB/SL (CB for me); 80-83 CU; good command, especially of FB; very deceptive; FAVORITE; 6-2, 235 pounds (2015: 7.27 K/9 – 4.50 BB/9 – 52.1 IP – 3.81 ERA) (2016: 7.41 K/9 – 2.65 BB/9 – 102.0 IP – 3.09 ERA) (2017: 13.29 K/9 – 3.57 BB/9 – 83.1 IP – 2.92 ERA)
  27. Grayson JC SO RHP Tyler Ivey: 88-94 FB, 96 peak; average low-80s SL; average 74-77 CB; CU; deceptive; Texas A&M transfer; 6-4, 200 pounds (2017: 14.08 K/9 – 2.08 BB/9 – 78.0 IP – 2.08 ERA)
  28. Texas rJR RHP Morgan Cooper: 88-94 FB, 96-97 peak; 87-88 SL; impressive 69-73 CB, flashes plus; good low- to mid-80s CU, flashes plus; TJ survivor; 2016: 91-93 FB, 95 peak; 2017: 90-94 FB with sink, 96 peak; 82-85 SL; average low- to mid-80s CU; 74-79 CB; 89 cutter; 6-5, 220 pounds (2014: 6.59 K/9 – 1.45 BB/9 – 56 IP – 2.89 ERA) (2016: 7.40 K/9 – 2.28 BB/9 – 67.0 IP – 4.03 ERA) (2017: 11.09 K/9 – 3.33 BB/9 – 89.1 IP – 2.32 ERA)
  29. Michigan JR LHP Oliver Jaskie: 85-90 FB with sink, 92 peak; above-average 80-87 cut-SL; average to above-average 81-86 CU; average 79-82 CB, truer SL for some; good command; deceptive; 6-3, 210 pounds (2015: 10.16 K/9 – 6.39 BB/9 – 30.2 IP – 5.52 ERA) (2017: 11.52 K/9 – 3.00 BB/9 – 93.0 IP – 3.77 ERA)
  30. Oklahoma State SR RHP Trey Cobb: 89-94 FB with plus sink, up to 92-96 now; above-average 77-84 cut-SL, flashes plus more consistently now (up to 87); low-80s CU with upside; CB; 6-1, 200 pounds (2014: 7.27 K/9 – 4.67 BB/9 – 34.2 IP – 3.12 ERA) (2015: 8.08 K/9 – 2.90 BB/9 – 58.2 IP – 2.59 ERA) (2016: 11.03 K/9 – 3.53 BB/9 – 81.2 IP – 3.09 ERA) (2017: 12.18 K/9 – 3.05 BB/9 – 26.2 IP – 3.37 ERA)
  31. Tampa JR RHP Garrett Cave: 88-97 FB, 99 peak (92-98 Cape 2016); above-average to plus 79-82 CB/SL; CU flashes average; good athlete; FIU transfer; mirrored image of Brendon Little; 2017: 91-96 FB; 78-81 CB; 6-3, 200 pounds (2015: 7.33 K/9 – 9.00 BB/9 – 26.2 IP – 5.00 ERA) (2017: 12.26 K/9 – 4.68 BB/9 – 61.2 IP – 4.23 ERA)
  32. Clemson JR LHP Charlie Barnes: 85-90 FB with sink; above-average to plus 75-79 CU; average 71-75 CB; 77-83 cut-SL; deceptive; 6-2, 170 pounds (2015: 8.62 K/9 – 3.00 BB/9 – 24.0 IP – 3.38 ERA) (2016: 7.99 K/9 – 2.28 BB/9 – 94.2 IP – 4.66 ERA) (2017: 10.04 K/9 – 1.95 BB/9 – 101.1 IP – 3.20 ERA)
  33. Kennesaw State JR RHP Tony Dibrell: 87-94 FB, 96 peak; above-average to plus 79-85 SL; average 79-82 CU, flashes above-average with plus upside; low-70s CB; good athlete; FAVORITE; 6-3, 200 pounds (2015: 9.56 K/9 – 1.69 BB/9 – 16.0 IP – 5.06 ERA) (2016: 10.94 K/9 – 4.97 BB/9 – 54.1 IP – 4.64 ERA) (2017: 9.70 K/9 – 3.67 BB/9 – 95.2 IP – 2.45 ERA)
  34. Cal State Fullerton JR RHP Connor Seabold: 87-92 FB with sink, 93 peak; good 76-81 SL/CB; average 80-82 CU; above-average 85-86 splitter; really good command; FAVORITE; 6-3, 185 pounds (2015: 9.91 K/9 – 1.57 BB/9 – 69.0 IP – 3.26 ERA) (2016: 10.37 K/9 – 0.97 BB/9 – 83.1 IP – 2.48 ERA) (2017: 8.80 K/9 – 1.62 BB/9 – 122.2 IP – 3.01 ERA)
  35. Morehead State JR LHP Aaron Leasher: 86-92 FB; above-average 78-83 SL/CB; average 80 CU with sink; good athlete; PG comp: Jaime Garcia; FAVORITE; 6-3, 190 pounds (2015: 8.53 K/9 – 6.63 BB/9 – 38.0 IP – 9.71 ERA) (2016: 11.95 K/9 – 4.69 BB/9 – 80.2 IP – 4.57 ERA) (2017: 10.24 K/9 – 3.12 BB/9 – 92.1 IP – 4.19 ERA)
  36. Texas A&M JR RHP Brigham Hill: 88-94 FB, 95 peak; average but inconsistent 76-82 SL/CB, more CB than SL in 2017; above-average to plus low-80s (82-85) split-CU; good athlete; 2017: 88-93 FB; 82-84 SL; 81-83 CU; 76-79 CB; TJ survivor; 5-11, 180 pounds (2015: 10.89 K/9 – 4.26 BB/9 – 18.2 IP – 5.21 ERA) (2016: 9.19 K/9 – 2.60 BB/9 – 97.0 IP – 2.51 ERA) (2017: 10.00 K/9 – 2.71 BB/9 – 96.1 IP – 3.18 ERA)
  37. Washington JR RHP Noah Bremer: 87-92 FB with sink; good low-80s split-CU; average to above-average 77 CB; cut-SL; good command; 6-4, 190 pounds (2015: 4.15 K/9 – 1.85 BB/9 – 78.1 IP – 2.42 ERA) (2017: 9.00 K/9 – 3.15 BB/9 – 103.0 IP – 3.15 ERA)
  38. Maryland JR RHP Brian Shaffer: 87-92 FB with plus sink, 94-95 peak; plus CU, I like more than most; good 76-82 SL/CB; plus FB command; FAVORITE; 6-5, 200 pounds (2015: 7.67 K/9 – 1.33 BB/9 – 61.0 IP – 4.57 ERA) (2016: 6.52 K/9 – 1.13 BB/9 – 103.2 IP – 2.60 ERA) (2017: 9.06 K/9 – 1.50 BB/9 – 108.1 IP – 2.66 ERA)
  39. Cal Poly JR RHP Erich Uelmen: 90-94 FB with plus sink, 96 peak; above-average 81-86 SL, plus upside; average 80-82 CB; occasional CU; good athlete; good command; BA comp: Derek Lowe; 6-3, 210 pounds (2015: 7.65 K/9 – 5.40 BB/9 – 20.1 IP – 7.20 ERA) (2016: 6.77 K/9 – 2.13 BB/9 – 93.0 IP – 3.68 ERA) (2017: 9.15 K/9 – 2.11 BB/9 – 98.1 IP – 2.93 ERA)
  40. Michigan State rSO LHP/1B Alex Troop: 86-92 FB with sink; plus 77-80 CU, one of my favorites in this class; much improved 79-80 SL/CB, now average; deceptive; good hit tool; power upside; can also play OF: FAVORITE; 6-5, 210 pounds (2015: 7.61 K/9 – 4.01 BB/9 – 42.2 IP – 5.27 ERA) (2015: .226/.305/.321 – 5 BB/19 K – 0/1 SB – 53 AB) (2016: 11.45 K/9 – 2.45 BB/9 – 11.0 IP – 1.64 ERA) (2016: .372/.471/.581 – 8 BB/11 K – 2/2 SB – 43 AB) (2017: .321/.444/.531 – 18 BB/22 K – 2/3 SB – 81 AB) (2017: 8.94 K/9 – 3.12 BB/9 – 83.2 IP – 2.47 ERA)
  41. South Carolina rJR RHP Wil Crowe: 87-94 FB, 96-97 peak; above-average 78-82 SL; above-average 71-75 CB, flashes plus with plus upside (up to 79-81 in 2016, CB/SL now one pitch); average 78-85 CU; FB cuts and sinks; BA Tommy Hunter comp; Lance Lynn comp; torn UCL in 4/2015; 2017: 91-95 FB with sink, 97 peak; good 77-80 CB; 80-85 SL; two breaking balls can run into each other at times; good 80-86 CU, inconsistent; 6-2, 250 pounds (2014: 5.77 K/9 – 1.86 BB/9 – 91 IP – 2.74 ERA) (2015: 10.41 K/9 – 3.35 BB/9 – 51.1 IP – 4.94 ERA) (2017: 8.78 K/9 – 3.02 BB/9 – 92.1 IP – 3.41 ERA)
  42. Auburn rJR RHP Keegan Thompson: 87-94 FB, 95 peak; plus 74-75 CB; plus 78-79 SL; good CU; plus FB command; power upside; Jonathan Gray comp; TJ survivor; 2017: 87-93 FB; 82-84 SL; 76-79 CB; above-average 78-83 CU; two breaking balls might now be one, but still a plus pitch for me; 6-2, 210 pounds (2014: .244/.273/.285 – 4 BB/21 K – 1/1 SB – 123 AB) (2014: 7.33 K/9 – 2.31 BB/9 – 89.2 IP – 2.01 ERA) (2015: 7.97 K/9 – 2.06 BB/9 – 69.2 IP – 3.09 ERA) (2017: 7.23 K/9 – 1.64 BB/9 – 93.1 IP – 2.41 ERA)
  43. Wake Forest SO RHP Griffin Roberts: 88-94 FB with big sink, 95 peak; average to above-average 80-85 CB/SL, looks like a SL to me; great athlete; FAVORITE; 6-3, 210 pounds (2016: 10.38 K/9 – 12.69 BB/9 – 15.2 IP – 9.19 ERA) (2017: 13.42 K/9 – 5.19 BB/9 – 50.1 IP – 2.15 ERA)
  44. Gonzaga JR RHP Eli Morgan: 85-91 FB with sink, 93 peak; plus 74-76 CU; CB; SL; plus deception; PG comp: David Cone (!); self-comps (per BA): Marco Estrada/Johnny Cueto; FAVORITE; 5-10, 185 pounds (2015: 7.04 K/9 – 1.57 BB/9 – 45.2 IP – 2.35 ERA) (2016: 8.68 K/9 – 2.51 BB/9 – 111.0 IP – 3.73 ERA) (2017: 12.35 K/9 – 2.77 BB/9 – 100.2 IP – 2.86 ERA)
  45. Kansas JR LHP Blake Weiman: 87-92 FB; good CU; good SL; 6-4, 200 pounds (2015: 3.70 K/9 – 2.09 BB/9 – 56.0 IP – 6.75 ERA) (2017: 11.00 K/9 – 1.00 BB/9 – 45.0 IP – 2.80 ERA)
  46. San Diego JR RHP Jonathan Teaney: 88-92 FB, 94 peak; above-average 78-80 CB; average CU with above-average upside; plus athlete; 6-2, 200 pounds (2015: 8.76 K/9 – 8.76 BB/9 – 36.2 IP – 5.35 ERA) (2016: 13.13 K/9 – 8.63 BB/9 – 24.0 IP – 7.50 ERA) (2017: 11.54 K/9 – 6.46 BB/9 – 39.0 IP – 5.54 ERA)
  47. Cal Poly rSO RHP Spencer Howard: 90-96 FB; good mid-80s cut-SL; average upper-70s CU; good athlete; 6-3, 200 pounds (2016: 9.59 K/9 – 3.20 BB/9 – 36.2 IP – 2.95 ERA) (2017: 9.96 K/9 – 2.36 BB/9 – 87.2 IP – 1.95 ERA)
  48. Mississippi rSO RHP Brady Feigl: 90-94 FB, 95 peak; above-average 79-84 SL/CB; good 83-86 CU; good command; 6-5, 220 pounds (2016: 8.65 K/9 – 3.10 BB/9 – 40.2 IP – 3.76 ERA) (2017: 9.17 K/9 – 1.70 BB/9 – 53.0 IP – 4.08 ERA)
  49. Oregon State rJR RHP Jake Thompson: 88-95 FB, 97-98 peak; above-average SL; CU; 2017: 90-96 FB FB, 98 peak; 75-80 CB; above-average to plus 80-86 SL; 79-83 CU; 6-2, 200 pounds (2014: 5.75 K/9 – 5.25 BB/9 – 36 IP – 4.25 ERA) (2016: 7.82 K/9 – 4.13 BB/9 – 61.0 IP – 4.28 ERA) (2017: 8.60 K/9 – 2.74 BB/9 – 118.1 IP – 1.52 ERA)
  50. Seattle JR LHP Nick Meservey: out in 2017 (TJ); 86-92 FB, 94-95 peak; easy plus FB; average or better 75-80 CB; average or better 79-81 CU; good command; fearless with offspeed; very easy velocity; FAVORITE; 6-5, 220 pounds (2015: 10.71 K/9 – 6.00 BB/9 – 20.2 IP – 4.71 ERA) (2016: 8.75 K/9 – 4.76 BB/9 – 81.1 IP – 2.32 ERA) (2017: 6.43 K/9 – 3.86 BB/9 – 14.0 IP – 3.86 ERA)
  51. Utah JR RHP Jayson Rose: 88-94 FB with sink, 96 peak; average 72-77 CB/SL; above-average 81-86 CU, flashes plus to plus-plus; good athlete; PG comp: Mike Leake; 5-11, 175 pounds (2015: 7.29 K/9 – 2.79 BB/9 – 84.0 IP – 3.54 ERA) (2016: 8.75 K/9 – 4.05 BB/9 – 109.0 IP – 2.89 ERA) (2017: 7.85 K/9 – 4.12 BB/9 – 94.0 IP – 3.35 ERA)
  52. Furman JR RHP Will Gaddis: 88-92 FB, 94 peak; average or better 84-88 cut-SL; average to above-average 78-80 kCB; average or better 82-83 CU; 6-1, 180 pounds (2015: 5.82 K/9 – 2.52 BB/9 – 81.2 IP – 5.38 ERA) (2016: 8.15 K/9 – 1.77 BB/9 – 101.2 IP – 3.45 ERA) (2017: 7.63 K/9 – 1.37 BB/9 – 105.0 IP – 1.89 ERA)
  53. Texas A&M JR RHP Cason Sherrod: 88-96 FB with sink, 98 peak; 85-86 SL, average or better upside; CU flashes above-average; 6-4, 215 pounds (2016: 8.50 K/9 – 5.00 BB/9 – 18.0 IP – 4.50 ERA) (2017: 7.84 K/9 – 4.95 BB/9 – 43.2 IP – 2.89 ERA)
  54. Gonzaga SR RHP Wyatt Mills: 89-92 FB, 94 peak; plus 80-82 SL; average or better CU; submariner; plus deception; very good command; BA comp: Steve Cishek; FAVORITE; 6-3, 175 pounds (2015: 4.74 K/9 – 1.89 BB/9 – 19.1 IP – 2.84 ERA) (2016: 9.17 K/9 – 4.83 BB/9 – 37.1 IP – 2.65 ERA) (2017: 12.95 K/9 – 0.89 BB/9 – 40.1 IP – 1.79 ERA)
  55. Seton Hall JR RHP Zach Schellenger: 89-95 FB with plus sink, 96 peak; above-average to plus 81-85 SL; deceptive; classic sinker/slider reliever; (2015: 6.48 K/9 – 2.88 BB/9 – 25.1 IP – 5.04 ERA) (2016: 13.82 K/9 – 4.15 BB/9 – 45.2 IP – 4.34 ERA)
  56. Rice JR RHP Glenn Otto: 88-94 FB, 95 peak; above-average low-80s SL; plus low-80s CU (disputed); plus 76-81 kCB; deceptive; 2017: 90-96 FB, 98 peak; 80-84 CB/SL, plus upside; 80-83 CU; 6-5, 240 pounds (2015: 14.27 K/9 – 6.15 BB/9 – 41.0 IP – 1.54 ERA) (2016: 9.55 K/9 – 3.77 BB/9 – 71.2 IP – 2.26 ERA) (2017: 12.23 K/9 – 4.38 BB/9 – 59.2 IP – 3.77 ERA)
  57. Louisiana JR RHP Wyatt Marks: 87-92 FB, 94 peak; 76-84 cut-SL flashes plus; good low-80s CU; CB; 6-3, 200 pounds (2015: 9.13 K/9 – 2.55 BB/9 – 66.2 IP – 3.22 ERA) (2016: 9.47 K/9 – 2.37 BB/9 – 76.0 IP – 4.50 ERA) (2017: 15.18 K/9 – 3.79 BB/9 – 59.1 IP – 2.28 ERA)
  58. The Citadel JR LHP JP Sears: 87-92 FB; average CU; average upper-70s CB/SL; 5-11, 180 pounds (2015: 9.71 K/9 – 2.84 BB/9 – 75.2 IP – 4.26 ERA) (2016: 10.21 K/9 – 3.95 BB/9 – 82.0 IP – 5.27 ERA) (2017: 13.41 K/9 – 2.55 BB/9 – 95.1 IP – 2.64 ERA)
  59. Florida State SO LHP/OF Tyler Holton: 85-90 FB, 92 peak; average 75-79 CB/SL; 76-78 CU, flashes above-average; above-average FB command; good athlete; 6-2, 200 pounds (2016: 11.18 K/9 – 4.39 BB/9 – 67.2 IP – 2.79 ERA) (2017: .268/.326/.415 – 4 BB/13 K – 0/0 SB – 41 AB) (2017: 11.28 K/9 – 2.14 BB/9 – 105.1 IP – 2.22 ERA)
  60. Mary’s JR RHP Drew Strotman: 88-94 FB, 96 peak; 78-84 CU; 78-82 CB; 2017: 92-96 FB, 97 peak; plus 85-87 SL; average CU; 6-3, 180 pounds (2015: 6.43 K/9 – 4.63 BB/9 – 34.2 IP – 8.49 ERA) (2016: 7.92 K/9 – 5.33 BB/9 – 52.1 IP – 3.96 ERA) (2017: 10.07 K/9 – 3.22 BB/9 – 67.0 IP – 4.57 ERA)
  61. UC Riverside JR RHP/C Ryan Lillie: 92-95 FB, 97 peak; above-average 81-83 SL; average 83-85 split-CU; good command; FAVORITE; 6-0, 190 pounds (2015: 9.72 K/9 – 1.80 BB/9 – 25.0 IP – 4.32 ERA) (2016: 8.91 K/9 – 7.43 BB/9 – 30.1 IP – 4.15 ERA) (2017: 10.14 K/9 – 2.54 BB/9 – 71.0 IP – 4.69 ERA)
  62. UCLA JR RHP Jake Bird: 88-93 FB with sink, 94-95 peak; average to above-average 81-86 SL; average 75-78 CB; average 81-84 CU with plus upside; good command; 6-3, 200 pounds (2015: 3.46 K/9 – 3.46 BB/9 – 13.0 IP – 1.38 ERA) (2016: 4.25 K/9 – 3.48 BB/9 – 46.2 IP – 6.36 ERA) (2017: 10.11 K/9 – 5.05 BB/9 – 55.2 IP – 2.75 ERA)
  63. Michigan rJR RHP/OF Jackson Lamb: 90-94 FB with plus sink, 96 peak; 82-85 cut-SL; above-average splitter; upper-70s CB/SL; good speed; great athlete; TJ survivor; FAVORITE; 6-6, 200 pounds (2014: .250/.328/.398 – 11 BB/22 K – 6/8 SB – 108 AB) (2015: 8.00 K/9 – 3.00 BB/9 – 9.1 IP – 1.00 ERA) (2016: 14.10 K/9 – 5.42 BB/9 – 8.1 IP – 1.08 ERA) (2017: 9.00 K/9 – 3.86 BB/9 – 28.0 IP – 0.96 ERA)
  64. Boston College JR RHP/OF Donovan Casey: 88-94 FB, 95 peak; plus upper-70s CU; low-70s CB/SL, flashes above-average; power upside; above-average to plus speed, some have it plus-plus; above-average to plus arm, as high as plus-plus; plus raw power; plus athlete; 6-3, 190 pounds (2015: .298/.341/.381 – 9 BB/28 K – 6/8 SB – 168 AB) (2016: .273/.348/.364 – 13 BB/26 K – 4/5 SB – 121 AB) (2017: .286/.370/.362 – 24 BB/32 K – 12/16 SB – 199 AB) (2017: 9.11 K/9 – 3.70 BB/9 – 31.2 IP – 2.84 ERA)
  65. Louisville rJR RHP Lincoln Henzman: 88-93 FB with sink, 95 peak; average to above-average 84-87 split-CU with sink; average 83-89 cut-SL; 6-2, 200 pounds (2015: 7.83 K/9 – 1.83 BB/9 – 54.1 IP – 2.33 ERA) (2016: 10.13 K/9 – 2.25 BB/9 – 24.0 IP – 4.50 ERA) (2017: 9.10 K/9 – 2.08 BB/9 – 34.2 IP – 1.30 ERA)
  66. Kent State JR RHP Zach Willeman: 88-94 FB with sink, 96 peak; average 71-81 CB flashes plus, better firmer; above-average 82-85 SL; 85-87 CU; deceptive; 6-3, 200 pounds (2015: 11.77 K/9 – 6.58 BB/9 – 25.2 IP – 2.77 ERA) (2016: 9.34 K/9 – 6.15 BB/9 – 36.2 IP – 2.70 ERA) (2017: 7.77 K/9 – 4.36 BB/9 – 66.0 IP – 4.31 ERA)
  67. San Jacinto SO RHP Donny Diaz: 91-95 FB; 81-86 SL; 77-78 CB; 6-1, 225 pounds (2017: 17.80 K/9 – 4.75 BB/9 – 30.1 IP – 2.08 ERA)
  68. Connecticut JR RHP John Russell: 87-92 FB; plus 80-84 SL; above-average 78-82 CB, flashes plus; 6-3, 180 pounds (2017: 15.63 K/9 – 4.50 BB/9 – 38.0 IP – 2.84 ERA)
  69. Central Florida rJR RHP Jason Bahr: 90-94 FB, 96 peak; FAVORITE; 6-5, 190 pounds (2017: 14.55 K/9 – 2.23 BB/9 – 60.2 IP – 2.97 ERA)
  70. Chipola JC SO LHP Evan Steele: 88-92 FB, 93 peak; CU with above-average upside; CB; SL; deceptive; Vanderbilt transfer; 6-5, 210 pounds (2017: 12.94 K/9 – 3.57 BB/9 – 40.1 IP – 2.01 ERA)
  71. Vanderbilt rJR RHP/OF Reed Hayes: power upside; good approach; strong arm; 89-94 FB, 97 peak; average to above-average 83-85 SL; 81-83 CU; FAVORITE; 6-3, 185 pounds (2017: .276/.375/.362 – 24 BB/33 K – 4/9 SB – 163 AB) (2017: 11.08 K/9 – 5.76 BB/9 – 20.1 IP – 5.75 ERA)
  72. Loyola Marymount JR RHP Cory Abbott: 90-93 FB; average or better 86-88 SL; CU; 78-80 CB; deceptive; 6-2, 210 pounds (2015: 5.88 K/9 – 1.84 BB/9 – 49.1 IP – 2.39 ERA) (2016: 4.37 K/9 – 2.83 BB/9 – 70.0 IP – 4.24 ERA) (2017: 11.90 K/9 – 2.56 BB/9 – 98.1 IP – 1.74 ERA
  73. South Florida JR RHP Joe Cavallaro: 85-91 FB with sink; plus 81-85 cut-SL; average 76-78 CB; deceptive; 6-4, 200 pounds (2015: 6.71 K/9 – 4.75 BB/9 – 54.2 IP – 4.09 ERA) (2016: 8.00 K/9 – 4.80 BB/9 – 84.1 IP – 4.27 ERA) (2017: 11.69 K/9 – 2.88 BB/9 – 59.1 IP – 2.28 ERA)
  74. William & Mary rSO LHP Nick Raquet: 87-94 FB, 96 peak; above-average 75-77 CB; average low-80s SL; above-average 83-84 CU; North Carolina transfer; FAVORITE; 6-1, 205 pounds (2017: 11.06 K/9 – 5.24 BB/9 – 77.1 IP – 4.66 ERA)
  75. Iowa Western JC LHP Dan Tillo: 90-94 FB with plus sink, 95 peak; average SL, above-average to plus upside; very occasional CU; great athlete; FAVORITE; 6-5, 220 pounds (2017: 11.66 K/9 – 3.07 BB/9 – 44.0 IP – 2.86 ERA)
  76. UC Irvine JR LHP Cameron Bishop: 88-92 FB, 95 peak; plus 80-83 SL; average CB; average CU; out in 2017 (oblique); 6-5, 235 pounds (2015: 8.16 K/9 – 4.50 BB/9 – 31.2 IP – 4.50 ERA) (2015: .240/.322/.411 – 16 BB/27 K – 0/0 SB – 129 AB) (2016: 10.11 K/9 – 4.22 BB/9 – 70.1 IP – 4.61 ERA) (2016: .182/.280/.227 – 5 BB/16 K – 0/0 SB – 44 AB)
  77. TCU rSR RHP Mitchell Traver: 90-94 FB with plus sink, 96 peak; average or better 79-81 CB; mid-80s SL; CU flashes average; missed 2013 with TJ surgery; 2015: 91-96 FB; plus 81-86 SL; 77-78 CB; 2017: 90-94 FB, 95 peak; plus 78-84 SL/CB; average 78-81 CU; 6-7, 250 pounds (2015: 9.08 K/9 – 3.07 BB/9 – 76.1 IP – 1.89 ERA) (2016: 8.32 K/9 – 2.97 BB/9 – 30.1 IP – 3.26 ERA) (2017: 10.72 K/9 – 4.24 BB/9 – 40.1 IP – 3.79 ERA)
  78. Georgia rSO LHP Ryan Avidano: 88-92 FB, 94 peak; average to above-average CB; average or better mid-80s CU; great athlete; 6-6, 240 pounds (2015: 5.52 K/9 – 4.65 BB/9 – 31.1 IP – 8.71 ERA) (2017: 10.74 K/9 – 7.04 BB/9 – 24.1 IP – 7.77 ERA)
  79. Texas SO LHP Nick Kennedy: 87-92 FB, 94-95 peak; low- to mid-80s SL (80-83) flashes plus; CB; 81-83 CU; 5-11, 200 pounds (2016: 7.88 K/9 – 6.75 BB/9 – 16.0 IP – 8.44 ERA) (2017: 9.91 K/9 – 3.36 BB/9 – 53.2 IP – 3.02 ERA)
  80. Vanderbilt JR RHP Matt Ruppenthal: 88-92 FB, 94-95 peak; above-average to plus 77-84 CB; average 79-84 CU; 83-84 SL; 6-4, 230 pounds (2015: 9.00 K/9 – 8.10 BB/9 – 10.0 IP – 2.70 ERA) (2016: 11.47 K/9 – 5.25 BB/9 – 46.1 IP – 2.33 ERA) (2017: 7.50 K/9 – 3.17 BB/9 – 54.0 IP – 3.17 ERA)
  81. Kentucky JR RHP Zach Pop: 88-94 FB with plus sink, 97 peak; average 82-86 SL; upper-70s CB; 83-85 CU; young for class; 2017: 93-98 FB; 85-88 SL, above-average upside; 6-4, 225 pounds (2015: 3.94 K/9 – 5.06 BB/9 – 16.0 IP – 4.50 ERA) (2016: 5.68 K/9 – 4.03 BB/9 – 38.0 IP – 5.21 ERA) (2017: 8.74 K/9 – 6.12 BB/9 – 20.2 IP – 3.48 ERA)
  82. Missouri JR RHP Bryce Montes de Oca: 90-96 FB, 100 peak; average 77-82 SL/CB, flashes above-average to plus; TJ survivor; 6-7, 260 pounds (2015: 11.25 K/9 – 10.13 BB/9 – 8.0 IP – 6.75 ERA) (2017: 8.91 K/9 – 6.24 BB/9 – 60.2 IP – 4.30 ERA)
  83. Utah SO RHP Riley Ottesen: 91-96 FB, 98-99 peak; above-average 82-88 cut-SL, flashes plus; average 85-87 split-CU, flashes plus; CB; good athlete; inconsistent mechanics; PG comp: Ken Giles; FAVORITE; 6-0, 185 pounds (2016: 10.00 K/9 – 4.04 BB/9 – 42.1 IP – 6.38 ERA) (2017: 6.82 K/9 – 3.13 BB/9 – 95.0 IP – 4.93 ERA)
  84. Kentucky rSO RHP Justin Lewis: 86-93 FB, 95 peak; above-average to plus 75-79 CU, keeps improving; CB; average low-80s SL; good athlete; FAVORITE; 6-7, 190 pounds (2016: 7.43 K/9 – 2.97 BB/9 – 30.1 IP – 2.08 ERA) (2017: 7.12 K/9 – 2.67 BB/9 – 91.0 IP – 3.56 ERA)
  85. Rice JR RHP/3B Dane Myers: 89-94 FB with sink, 96 peak; above-average 76-80 kCB, flashes plus; good 78-82 CU with sink; SL; average hit tool; average power; average speed; above-average defender; plus arm; good approach; can also play 1B; FAVORITE; 6-2, 200 pounds (2015: 11.45 K/9 – 8.18 BB/9 – 11.0 IP – 2.45 ERA) (2016: 6.68 K/9 – 3.19 BB/9 – 31.0 IP – 6.68 ERA) (2017: .358/.425/.545 – 24 BB/54 K – 13/16 SB – 246 AB) (2017: 6.13 K/9 – 5.14 BB/9 – 54.1 IP – 3.98 ERA)
  86. Southeastern Louisiana JR RHP Mac Sceroler: 87-93 FB, 95 peak; average 73-78 CB; above-average 80-82 CU; SL; good command; 6-4, 200 pounds (2015: 8.07 K/9 – 1.55 BB/9 – 29.1 IP – 2.48 ERA) (2016: 8.72 K/9 – 3.09 BB/9 – 96.0 IP – 2.25 ERA) (2017: 9.74 K/9 – 3.01 BB/9 – 101.2 IP – 3.81 ERA)
  87. Louisville JR RHP Kade McClure: 88-94 FB, 95 peak; average 76-83 SL/CB; average 80-83 CU; 6-7, 230 pounds (2015: 10.41 K/9 – 3.94 BB/9 – 32.1 IP – 4.22 ERA) (2016: 8.88 K/9 – 2.31 BB/9 – 78.0 IP – 2.54 ERA) (2017: 9.43 K/9 – 3.34 BB/9 – 91.2 IP – 3.63 ERA)
  88. Washington Wild Things JR LHP Hunter Williams: 88-94 FB, 96 peak; 76-81 CB, flashes above-average; 78-82 CU, average upside; 82-86 cut-SL, flashes above-average; 2017: 87-93 FB, 95 peak; average SL; average CU; 6-3, 225 pounds (2015: 7.88 K/9 – 5.18 BB/9 – 40.1 IP – 1.80 ERA) (2016: 9.89 K/9 – 6.27 BB/9 – 37.1 IP – 3.13 ERA) (2017*: 9.51 K/9 – 9.51 BB/9 – 12.1 IP – 7.29 ERA)
  89. Clemson rSO RHP Alex Eubanks: 86-92 FB with sink, 93 peak; average 81-84 CU; above-average 83-88 cutter; 77-78 CB; really good 79-86 SL; 6-0, 185 pounds (2016: 7.75 K/9 – 2.32 BB/9 – 81.1 IP – 4.09 ERA) (2017: 9.04 K/9 – 1.33 BB/9 – 101.2 IP – 4.07 ERA)
  90. Notre Dame JR RHP Brandon Bielak: 88-94 FB, 96 peak; 80-86 SL, flashes above-average; 76-80 CB, flashes above-average; average 81-84 CU; 6-2, 190 pounds (2015: 6.30 K/9 – 3.35 BB/9 – 88.2 IP – 3.55 ERA) (2016: 8.74 K/9 – 4.05 BB/9 – 55.2 IP – 2.10 ERA) (2017: 9.25 K/9 – 5.05 BB/9 – 73.0 IP – 5.55 ERA)
  91. Virginia Tech JR LHP Packy Naughton: 88-92 FB, 94 peak; good 80-84 CU; 77-80 CB/SL, flashes above-average; 6-2, 200 pounds (2015: 7.16 K/9 – 4.70 BB/9 – 44.0 IP – 4.91 ERA) (2016: 8.76 K/9 – 4.03 BB/9 – 76.0 IP – 6.75 ERA) (2017: 9.84 K/9 – 4.69 BB/9 – 57.2 IP – 6.24 ERA)
  92. Fresno State JR LHP Ricky Tyler Thomas: 86-93 FB; plus 74-80 CU, plus-plus upside; throws the CU a ton; 71-74 CB; low-80s cutter; good deception; great athlete; reminds me of Marco Gonzales; 6-1, 175 pounds (2015: 7.68 K/9 – 5.05 BB/9 – 41.1 IP – 3.95 ERA) (2016: 9.35 K/9 – 1.38 BB/9 – 104.0 IP – 2.16 ERA) (2017: 9.93 K/9 – 5.17 BB/9 – 90.2 IP – 4.86 ERA)
  93. Louisiana JR RHP Dylan Moore: 86-91 FB with sink; good 76-80 SL; good CU; 85 cutter; very deceptive; good athlete; 6-4, 220 pounds (2015: 7.06 K/9 – 2.82 BB/9 – 50.2 IP – 1.59 ERA) (2016: 10.71 K/9 – 2.72 BB/9 – 49.2 IP – 0.91 ERA) (2017: 12.89 K/9 – 6.94 BB/9 – 36.1 IP – 3.96 ERA)
  94. West Texas A&M SR RHP Marshall Kasowski: 87-92 FB, 94-95 peak; average 76-77 CB/SL; good CU; Houston transfer; 6-3, 220 pounds (2015: 9.53 K/9 – 3.18 BB/9 – 17.0 IP – 2.12 ERA) (2016: 9.76 K/9 – 3.25 BB/9 – 16.2 IP – 4.32 ERA) (2017: 15.92 K/9 – 4.82 BB/9 – 93.1 IP – 2.22 ERA)
  95. Missouri Baptist JR RHP Nick Vichio: 90-94 FB, 95 peak; good SL; Saint Louis transfer; 6-2, 200 pounds (2017: 14.05 K/9 – 1.62 BB/9 – 33.1 IP – 1.89 ERA)
  96. Niagara County JC SO RHP Christian Young: 90-94 FB, 95 peak; good CB; 6-4, 215 pounds (2016: 13.52 K/9 – 2.05 BB/9 – 52.2 IP – 1.28 ERA) (2017: 16.64 K/9 – 1.41 BB/9 – 57.1 IP – 1.57 ERA)
  97. South Carolina-Aiken SR RHP Connor Riley: 88-92 FB, 94 peak; plus 79-80 SL; 6-0, 185 pounds (2017: 14.10 K/9 – 4.88 BB/9 – 83.0 IP – 3.58 ERA)
  98. Gateway JC SO RHP Seth Nordlin: 88-92 FB; average CB/SL, above-average upside; average CU; 6-4, 190 pounds (2017: 13.02 K/9 – 1.80 BB/9 – 85.0 IP – 1.91 ERA)
  99. Kentucky SR LHP Logan Salow: 87-92 FB, 93 peak; above-average 82-84 SL; average CU; 6-2, 185 pounds (2014: 7.84 K/9 – 3.77 BB/9 – 31 IP – 4.65 ERA) (2015: 10.13 K/9 – 4.13 BB/9 – 23.2 IP – 5.25 ERA) (2016: 10.49 K/9 – 6.05 BB/9 – 22.1 IP – 3.22 ERA) (2017: 11.88 K/9 – 2.77 BB/9 – 55.1 IP – 1.95 ERA)
  100. Texas Tech JR LHP/1B Parker Mushinski: 88-92 FB, 94-95 peak; above-average to plus 78-80 CB/SL; good command; 2017: 91-95 FB; 78-80 CB; 87-90 cut-SL; 6-0, 220 pounds (2015: 7.88 K/9 – 7.50 BB/9 – 24.0 IP – 6.38 ERA) (2016: 9.64 K/9 – 7.71 BB/9 – 14.0 IP – 1.93 ERA) (2017: 11.25 K/9 – 5.98 BB/9 – 37.2 IP – 2.15 ERA)
  101. Lipscomb JR RHP Brady Puckett: 86-92 FB with plus sink, 94 peak; legitimate plus fastball in all ways; 80-85 CU; 78-82 SL; average 75-78 CB; great athlete; 2017: 72-75 SL; PG comp: Brian Howard; 6-9, 240 pounds (2015: 5.13 K/9 – 2.85 BB/9 – 79.1 IP – 4.56 ERA) (2016: 8.45 K/9 – 1.59 BB/9 – 107.2 IP – 2.93 ERA) (2017: 6.24 K/9 – 2.05 BB/9 – 101.0 IP – 4.10 ERA)
  102. UAB SO RHP Garrett Whitlock: 92-96 FB with sink, 97 peak; plus SL; 6-4, 190 pounds (2016: 8.12 K/9 – 3.71 BB/9 – 51.0 IP – 3.00 ERA) (2017: 6.57 K/9 – 3.58 BB/9 – 60.1 IP – 4.03 ERA)
  103. Texas JR RHP Kyle Johnston: 90-94 FB, 96 peak; 84-89 cut-SL, flashes above-average to plus; average CB; average 82-86 CU, flashes better; 2017: 91-95 FB, 97 peak; 85-90 cut-SL; 84-87 CU; 6-0, 220 pounds (2015: 9.00 K/9 – 5.93 BB/9 – 40.2 IP – 2.20 ERA) (2016: 8.52 K/9 – 5.72 BB/9 – 67.2 IP – 3.72 ERA) (2017: 6.38 K/9 – 4.79 BB/9 – 73.1 IP – 3.56 ERA)
  104. Michigan JR RHP Ryan Nutof: 87-92 FB with sink, 94 peak; 74-81 CB with plus upside; above-average 82-84 SL; good deception; good athlete; 2017: 93-95 FB; 74-80 CB; 77-83 SL; 79-80 CU; 6-2, 185 pounds (2015: 7.09 K/9 – 3.60 BB/9 – 80.0 IP – 3.71 ERA) (2017: 8.92 K/9 – 3.02 BB/9 – 71.2 IP – 4.52 ERA)
  105. Oklahoma State SR RHP Tyler Buffett: 87-92 FB with sink, 94 peak; plus 81-84 cut-SL; average 78-84 CU; 75-81 CB; four-pitch mix; 6-2, 200 pounds (2014: 5.89 K/9 – 3.93 BB/9 – 55 IP – 2.95 ERA) (2015: 6.55 K/9 – 1.43 BB/9 – 44.1 IP – 3.68 ERA) (2016: 8.21 K/9 – 3.46 BB/9 – 83.1 IP – 2.81 ERA) (2017: 7.94 K/9 – 2.13 BB/9 – 93.0 IP – 5.23 ERA)
  106. Coastal Carolina JR RHP Bobby Holmes: 88-92 FB, 94 peak; 82-86 cut-SL with above-average upside, will flash plus; 79-81 CB; 81-82 CU; legit four-pitch mix; good athlete; 6-3, 175 pounds (2015: 7.98 K/9 – 2.32 BB/9 – 62.0 IP – 2.90 ERA) (2016: 7.97 K/9 – 3.77 BB/9 – 83.2 IP – 4.20 ERA) (2017: 7.95 K/9 – 4.60 BB/9 – 43.0 IP – 2.51 ERA)
  107. Notre Dame JR RHP Brad Bass: 90-95 FB, 97 peak; average to above-average 81-85 SL, plus upside; 78-80 CB; CU; deceptive; 6-6, 240 pounds (2015: 7.64 K/9 – 3.55 BB/9 – 33.0 IP – 1.91 ERA) (2016: 10.24 K/9 – 7.32 BB/9 – 12.1 IP – 11.68 ERA) (2017: 8.54 K/9 – 3.95 BB/9 – 84.1 IP – 3.74 ERA)
  108. Stanford JR RHP Colton Hock: 88-94 FB, 97 peak; above-average to plus 79-86 CB; good athlete; 2016 (longer outings): 88-92 FB; good 77-81 CB; Cape 2016: 88-94 FB, 96 peak; plus 79-82 CB; 82-84 CU, average upside; plus command; 2017: 90-94 FB, 96 peak; plus 78-81 CB; 6-5, 235 pounds (2015: 6.00 K/9 – 5.00 BB/9 – 36.0 IP – 5.25 ERA) (2016: 9.53 K/9 – 3.75 BB/9 – 57.2 IP – 2.03 ERA) (2017: 6.62 K/9 – 2.08 BB/9 – 47.2 IP – 2.08 ERA)
  109. Mississippi JR LHP David Parkinson: 88-92 FB, 94-95 peak; 82 SL; good 78-81 CU; 74-77 CB; above-average command; 6-2, 210 pounds (2016: 6.62 K/9 – 3.18 BB/9 – 68.0 IP – 2.78 ERA) (2017: 8.88 K/9 – 2.81 BB/9 – 77.0 IP – 3.39 ERA)
  110. Rhode Island JR LHP Tyler Wilson: 86-92 FB, 94 peak; average 77-82 CB/SL; average to above-average 74-78 CU; old Jon Lester comp; see some Sean Newcomb; 6-4, 225 pounds (2015: 7.76 K/9 – 2.79 BB/9 – 87.1 IP – 2.17 ERA) (2016: 10.73 K/9 – 2.90 BB/9 – 102.1 IP – 2.29 ERA) (2017: 6.35 K/9 – 7.94 BB/9 – 17.0 IP – 5.82 ERA)
  111. Cal State Northridge SR RHP Conner O’Neil: 87-91 FB, 92 peak; good 78-80 SL; good 78-80 CB; good CU; 6-2, 190 pounds (2015: 9.29 K/9 – 2.61 BB/9 – 62.0 IP – 1.89 ERA) (2017: 11.34 K/9 – 4.86 BB/9 – 50.0 IP – 2.70 ERA)
  112. LSU JR RHP Austin Bain: 88-93 FB, 94 peak; 80-81 SL, plus upside; above-average 80-83 CU, plus upside; 73-75 CB, flashes above-average; good athlete; good command; FAVORITE; 6-1, 190 pounds (2015: 9.16 K/9 – 3.76 BB/9 – 54.2 IP – 3.93 ERA) (2016: 9.83 K/9 – 4.30 BB/9 – 29.1 IP – 4.60 ERA) (2017: 11.48 K/9 – 7.04 BB/9 – 24.1 IP – 4.81 ERA)
  113. Connecticut JR RHP Wills Montgomerie: 88-92 FB, 94-95 peak; average 73-77 CB/SL; 86-87 CU; 6-3, 220 pounds (2015: 6.47 K/9 – 4.50 BB/9 – 31.2 IP – 4.50 ERA) (2016: 10.58 K/9 – 2.92 BB/9 – 74.0 IP – 3.04 ERA) (2017: 11.69 K/9 – 4.03 BB/9 – 89.1 IP – 3.73 ERA)
  114. State College of Florida SO RHP Jackson Tetreault: 90-95 FB; good athlete; 6-5, 175 pounds (2017: 11.76 K/9 – 4.48 BB/9 – 80.1 IP – 2.58 ERA)
  115. USC rSO RHP Bryce Dyrda: 88-94 FB with sink, 95 peak; average CB; CU; very deceptive; FAVORITE; 5-11, 200 pounds (2017: 11.37 K/9 – 5.22 BB/9 – 29.1 IP – 5.22 ERA)
  116. Minnesota JR LHP Lucas Gilbreath: 87-92 FB, 94 peak; above-average mid-70s CB; cutter; 6-1, 210 pounds (2015: 9.64 K/9 – 5.79 BB/9 – 28.0 IP – 5.46 ERA) (2016: 12.55 K/9 – 4.09 BB/9 – 33.0 IP – 1.36 ERA) (2017: 10.18 K/9 – 3.54 BB/9 – 81.1 IP – 2.66 ERA)
  117. UNC Wilmington JR RHP Josh Roberson: 90-94 FB with sink, 97 peak; average 79-80 SL (82-87 in ’17), above-average upside; good athlete; TJ surgery (May 2017); 6-3, 175 pounds (2015: 7.65 K/9 – 6.08 BB/9 – 40.1 IP – 4.50 ERA) (2016: 8.88 K/9 – 11.30 BB/9 – 22.1 IP – 6.04 ERA) (2017: 10.35 K/9 – 3.60 BB/9 – 20.0 IP – 1.80 ERA)
  118. Pepperdine JR RHP Max Gamboa: 90-94 FB, 96 peak; good 82 SL; CU; 6-4, 175 pounds (2015: 8.39 K/9 – 4.09 BB/9 – 43.2 IP – 2.86 ERA) (2016: 8.83 K/9 – 3.74 BB/9 – 53.0 IP – 3.74 ERA) (2017: 9.10 K/9 – 4.30 BB/9 – 35.2 IP – 5.05 ERA)
  119. Kent State rSO LHP Jake Latz: 90-93 FB; average CB; average CU; average SL; LSU transfer; 6-2, 190 pounds
  120. Texas A&M JR RHP Turner Larkins: 90-96 FB; good 79-81 CB; good mid-80s CU; 2017: 89-93 FB; good CU; 6-3, 200 pounds (2015: 8.28 K/9 – 2.88 BB/9 – 50.0 IP – 3.96 ERA) (2016: 8.16 K/9 – 3.35 BB/9 – 43.0 IP – 2.51 ERA) (2017: 6.77 K/9 – 3.72 BB/9 – 26.2 IP – 3.37 ERA)
  121. Memphis JR RHP Connor Alexander: 87-92 FB with plus sink, 93 peak; above-average SL; Brandon Webb comp; 6-3, 200 pounds (2015: 6.63 K/9 – 1.89 BB/9 – 76.0 IP – 4.03 ERA) (2016: 4.88 K/9 – 2.70 BB/9 – 86.2 IP – 5.19 ERA) (2017: 6.07 K/9 – 2.36 BB/9 – 72.2 IP – 5.08 ERA)
  122. Cal State Fullerton JR LHP John Gavin: 85-91 FB with sink, 93 peak; above-average 74-79 CU; SL; 73-75 CB; good splitter; good command; 6-6, 250 pounds (2015: 7.01 K/9 – 2.62 BB/9 – 86.0 IP – 3.66 ERA) (2016: 6.28 K/9 – 3.24 BB/9 – 86.0 IP – 2.09 ERA) (2017: 8.22 K/9 – 2.74 BB/9 – 92.0 IP – 2.93 ERA)
  123. Lewis-Clark JR RHP Gage Burland: 92-95 FB with sink, 96-97 peak; plus 88 cutter; good 78-79 CB/SL; too much movement for his own good; Gonzaga transfer; 6-3, 200 pounds (2015: 11.77 K/9 – 8.31 BB/9 – 13.1 IP – 3.46 ERA) (2016: 12.23 K/9 – 6.12 BB/9 – 20.2 IP – 7.84 ERA) (2017: 9.18 K/9 – 5.51 BB/9 – 19.2 IP – 5.49 ERA)
  124. Florida State rSO RHP Andrew Karp: 87-92 FB, 94 peak; 84-86 SL; 77-81 CB; above-average 79-82 CU, flashes plus; 6-3, 210 pounds (2016: 5.03 K/9 – 3.78 BB/9 – 14.1 IP – 6.91 ERA) (2017: 9.15 K/9 – 2.55 BB/9 – 60.0 IP – 4.95 ERA)
  125. Arizona JR RHP Tylor Megill: 89-93 FB with sink; good CB; good CU; 6-6, 250 pounds (2017: 9.10 K/9 – 4.30 BB/9 – 35.2 IP – 5.55 ERA)
  126. New Mexico JR RHP Tyler Stevens: 88-91 FB with sink; above-average CU; good CB/SL; 6-0, 225 pounds (2015: 5.56 K/9 – 2.78 BB/9 – 68.0 IP – 3.44 ERA) (2017: 9.43 K/9 – 2.50 BB/9 – 97.1 IP – 4.81 ERA)
  127. Virginia rSO RHP Derek Casey: 85-92 FB, 94-95 peak; 73-75 CB flashes average; average or better CU; good athlete; TJ survivor; 2017: 87-91 FB; 6-1, 200 pounds (2015: 5.03 K/9 – 2.65 BB/9 – 32.1 IP – 3.09 ERA) (2017: 7.32 K/9 – 2.65 BB/9 – 71.1 IP – 3.79 ERA)
  128. Memphis JR RHP Colton Hathcock: 88-94 FB, 95 peak; above-average 79-84 SL; CU; cutter; 6-2, 220 pounds (2015: 8.16 K/9 – 3.56 BB/9 – 43.0 IP – 3.98 ERA) (2016: 7.76 K/9 – 4.05 BB/9 – 82.1 IP – 3.94 ERA) (2017: 11.63 K/9 – 4.88 BB/9 – 48.0 IP – 3.94 ERA)
  129. Indiana State rJR RHP Jeremy McKinney: 90-93 FB, 94-95 peak; above-average 80-83 SL; CU; 6-0, 200 pounds (2015: 9.47 K/9 – 6.16 BB/9 – 18.2 IP – 6.16 ERA) (2016: 8.35 K/9 – 1.81 BB/9 – 49.2 IP – 3.26 ERA) (2017: 11.13 K/9 – 5.73 BB/9 – 55.0 IP – 4.09 ERA)
  130. UC Irvine SR RHP Calvin Faucher: 90-94 FB; plus 80-84 CB/SL; improved CU; 6-1, 170 pounds (2016: 12.09 K/9 – 5.69 BB/9 – 25.1 IP – 0.71 ERA) (2017: 13.18 K/9 – 6.82 BB/9 – 39.2 IP – 4.08 ERA)
  131. Arkansas State SR RHP Tyler Zuber: 88-92 FB; good CU; good upper-70s SL; 5-11, 185 pounds (2014: 7.07 K/9 – 3.00 BB/9 – 42 IP – 2.36 ERA) (2015: 8.76 K/9 – 3.41 BB/9 – 73.2 IP – 3.53 ERA) (2016: 9.44 K/9 – 4.14 BB/9 – 69.2 IP – 6.59 ERA) (2017: 13.77 K/9 – 2.75 BB/9 – 52.1 IP – 2.06 ERA)
  132. Indiana State JR RHP Will Kincanon: 90-95 FB with sink, 97 peak; average CU; SL; 6-3, 220 pounds (2017: 10.59 K/9 – 3.99 BB/9 – 79.0 IP – 5.24 ERA)
  133. South Florida SR RHP Phoenix Sanders: 88-92 FB with sink; good 81-84 SL; good 76-78 CB; low-80s CU; good command; 5-10, 180 pounds (2016: 8.97 K/9 – 2.55 BB/9 – 95.1 IP – 4.15 ERA) (2017: 10.11 K/9 – 2.32 BB/9 – 97.0 IP – 2.78 ERA)
  134. Wake Forest JR RHP Donnie Sellers: 87-94 FB with sink, 95-96 peak; good 75-83 SL/CB; average 81-85 CU, above-average upside; great athlete; 6-0, 185 pounds (2015: 5.34 K/9 – 5.06 BB/9 – 32.0 IP – 5.34 ERA) (2016: 5.23 K/9 – 4.40 BB/9 – 43.0 IP – 5.65 ERA) (2017: 6.53 K/9 – 3.21 BB/9 – 78.2 IP – 4.81 ERA)
  135. Cal State Northridge JR RHP Joe Ryan: 88-94 FB, 96 peak; above-average 72-79 CB; 83-85 CU, flashes above-average; average mid-80s cut-SL with plus upside; 6-2, 200 pounds (2015: 9.60 K/9 – 2.40 BB/9 – 30.1 IP – 1.50 ERA) (2016: 8.04 K/9 – 2.46 BB/9 – 40.1 IP – 3.35 ERA) (6.1 IP)
  136. Stanford JR RHP Keith Weisenberg: 90-95 FB; 85-86 SL flashes plus; mid-80s CU with average upside; good command; 2017: 88-94 FB, 95 peak; 81-86 SL; 6-5, 210 pounds (2015: 5.88 K/9 – 6.23 BB/9 – 26.0 IP – 9.35 ERA) (2016: 7.50 K/9 – 6.35 BB/9 – 15.2 IP – 3.45 ERA) (2017: 8.03 K/9 – 4.23 BB/9 – 21.1 IP – 4.22 ERA)
  137. TCU SR RHP Brian Howard: 87-92 FB, 94 peak; 81-89 cut-SL, flashes plus; 72-80 CB needs work, has improved; emerging low-80s SL; emerging 79-84 CU; good command; good athlete; PG comp: Jack McDowell; 2017: 87-92 FB, 94 peak; 83-88 cut-SL; 74-78 CB; 78-84 CU; 6-9, 185 pounds (2014: 9.69 K/9 – 6.92 BB/9 – 15 IP – 3.60 ERA) (2015: 9.00 K/9 – 2.74 BB/9 – 46.0 IP – 3.52 ERA) (2016: 8.49 K/9 – 2.74 BB/9 – 98.2 IP – 3.19 ERA) (2017: 8.94 K/9 – 3.28 BB/9 – 90.2 IP – 4.17 ERA)
  138. Long Beach State JR RHP Darren McCaughan: 84-88 FB with plus sink, 90-91 peak; good 77-83 SL; good 80-83 CU; 6-1, 200 pounds (2015: 8.75 K/9 – 2.47 BB/9 – 47.1 IP – 2.47 ERA) (2016: 6.81 K/9 – 1.30 BB/9 – 111.0 IP – 2.03 ERA) (2017: 7.65 K/9 – 1.47 BB/9 – 122.1 IP – 2.50 ERA)
  139. Air Force SR LHP Jacob DeVries: 87-94 FB, 96 peak; above-average 74-81 CB; 82-83 CU; reminds me of Jeff Degano; 2017: 85-87 FB; 6-3, 215 pounds (2015: 8.47 K/9 – 5.61 BB/9 – 84.2 IP – 4.66 ERA) (2016: 7.78 K/9 – 7.41 BB/9 – 63.2 IP – 5.09 ERA) (2017: 6.48 K/9 – 4.48 BB/9 – 58.1 IP – 7.56 ERA)
  140. UC Santa Barbara JR LHP Kyle Nelson: 84-90 FB, 91 peak; above-average to plus 82-84 cut-SL, leans on it heavily; 75-81 CB/SL; good 74-79 CU; very deceptive; 6-1, 175 pounds (2015: 8.00 K/9 – 2.50 BB/9 – 36.0 IP – 0.75 ERA) (2016: 10.54 K/9 – 2.18 BB/9 – 74.1 IP – 2.18 ERA) (2017: 7.11 K/9 – 3.09 BB/9 – 87.1 IP – 4.53 ERA)
  141. Stanford SR RHP Brett Hanewich: 90-96 FB, 98 peak; 77-82 CU; 77-80 CB/SL, flashes plus; power upside; 6-3, 240 pounds (2014: 5.75 K/9 – 3.64 BB/9 – 76.2 IP – 3.17 ERA) (2015: 7.06 K/9 – 5.58 BB/9 – 78.2 IP – 3.99 ERA) (2016: 6.14 K/9 – 4.50 BB/9 – 43.2 IP – 3.89 ERA) (2017: 8.67 K/9 – 6.00 BB/9 – 27.0 IP – 5.00 ERA)
  142. Delaware State JR LHP Darrien Ragins: 88-92 FB, 94 peak; good SL; very deceptive; 6-2, 200 pounds (2015: 9.90 K/9 – 7.20 BB/9 – 19.2 IP – 6.30 ERA) (2016: 10.97 K/9 – 5.69 BB/9 – 44.1 IP – 6.09 ERA) (2017: 12.38 K/9 – 3.38 BB/9 – 16.0 IP – 2.25 ERA)
  143. Yavapai JC LHP Avery Weems: 87-92 FB; CB/SL flashes above-average to plus (2017: 11.98 K/9 – 3.31 BB/9 – 65.1 IP – 2.89 ERA)
  144. Pacific SR RHP Vince Arobio: 90-94 FB, 96 peak; plus CU; emerging SL; average CB; 6-0, 180 pounds (2014: 9.82 K/9 – 4.50 BB/9 – 22 IP – 3.68 ERA) (2015: 7.20 K/9 – 6.30 BB/9 – 30.0 IP – 3.30 ERA) (2016: 14.02 K/9 – 6.76 BB/9 – 17.1 IP – 3.12 ERA) (2017: 9.43 K/9 – 4.29 BB/9 – 42.0 IP – 3.86 ERA)
  145. Dallas Baptist JR RHP Dalton Higgins: 90-94 FB, 95 peak; average to above-average 82-84 SL; 73-78 CB; good CU; 6-2, 200 pounds (2015: 4.86 K/9 – 2.92 BB/9 – 36.2 IP – 2.92 ERA) (2016: 5.68 K/9 – 2.90 BB/9 – 71.1 IP – 3.79 ERA) (2017: 9.00 K/9 – 3.83 BB/9 – 40.0 IP – 3.15 ERA)
  146. Chattahoochee CC SO RHP Chandler Newman: 90-96 FB, 100 peak; Georgia Southern transfer; 6-1, 175 pounds (2017: 9.64 K/9 – 10.82 BB/9 – 23.1 IP – 5.01 ERA)
  147. Appalachian State SR RHP/OF Matt Brill: 90-96 FB, 98-99 peak; SL; great athlete; TJ survivor; FAVORITE; 6-2, 215 pounds (2014: .306/.361/.438 – 11 BB/43 K – 2/4 SB – 121 AB) (2015: 9.82 K/9 – 12.27 BB/9 – 10.2 IP – 9.82 ERA) (2015: .277/.327/.415 – 7 BB/30 K – 0/0 SB – 94 AB) (2017: 11.29 K/9 – 4.75 BB/9 – 30.1 IP – 4.45 ERA)
  148. New Mexico State SR RHP Marcel Renteria: 92-97 FB, 99 peak; above-average SL/CB; CU; 5-11, 180 pounds (2016: 8.93 K/9 – 4.97 BB/9 – 79.2 IP – 4.74 ERA) (2017: 9.80 K/9 – 3.42 BB/9 – 79.0 IP – 4.78 ERA)
  149. Dallas Baptist JR RHP Seth Elledge: 88-95 FB, 97 peak; average 78-81 CB/SL; 81-83 CU; 2017: 93-97 FB; average kCB; 6-3, 235 pounds (2015: 9.90 K/9 – 5.40 BB/9 – 10.0 IP – 2.70 ERA) (2016: 9.96 K/9 – 2.25 BB/9 – 28.0 IP – 1.61 ERA) (2017: 12.08 K/9 – 3.74 BB/9 – 31.1 IP – 2.59 ERA)
  150. Tennessee rJR RHP Kyle Serrano: 90-95 FB with sink, 96-97 peak; above-average 81 CB, flashes plus; CU flashes plus, inconsistent; above-average low-80s SL; iffy control; BA comp: Garrett Richards; I see Jarrod Parker; reminds me some of Buehler; Cape 2015: 89-94 FB with sink; above-average 81-84 SL; 2017: 93-98 FB; 6-2, 215 pounds (2014: 6.07 K/9 – 6.22 BB/9 – 59.1 IP – 4.55 ERA) (2015: 7.79 K/9 – 3.98 BB/9 – 54.1 IP – 4.47 ERA) (3.2 IP) (2017: 19.69 K/9 – 5.63 BB/9 – 9.2 IP – 3.72 ERA)

Alphabetical for the rest…

Alabama A&M SR LHP Brandon Marsonek: low-90s FB; 6-1, 190 pounds (2016: 8.12 K/9 – 6.12 BB/9 – 98.2 IP – 7.73 ERA) (2017: 11.08 K/9 – 4.85 BB/9 – 111.1 IP – 2.91 ERA)

Alabama JR RHP Jake Walters: 87-94 FB, 95 peak; average 82-85 cut-SL; 81-84 CU; CB; 6-1, 190 pounds (2015: 9.96 K/9 – 4.34 BB/9 – 56.1 IP – 3.38 ERA) (2016: 8.97 K/9 – 3.74 BB/9 – 84.1 IP – 2.67 ERA) (2017: 7.97 K/9 – 4.48 BB/9 – 72.1 IP – 3.98 ERA)

Albany SR RHP JT Genovese: 6-9, 240 pounds (2015: 9.00 K/9 – 3.79 BB/9 – 18.2 IP – 6.63 ERA) (2017: 6.69 K/9 – 6.00 BB/9 – 39.0 IP – 4.38 ERA)

Arizona State SO LHP Connor Higgins: 88-94 FB, 95 peak; average 78-81 SL/CB; CU; summer coach comp (D1): Dan Plesac (2016: 7.14 K/9 – 2.86 BB/9 – 12.2 IP – 4.97 ERA) (2017: 7.85 K/9 – 3.46 BB/9 – 39.0 IP – 3.92 ERA)

Baylor JR RHP Joe Heineman: 6-1, 190 pounds (2016: 7.85 K/9 – 4.36 BB/9 – 41.1 IP – 3.48 ERA) (2017: 10.14 K/9 – 5.22 BB/9 – 29.1 IP – 3.68 ERA)

Baylor JR RHP Kyle Ott: 87-93 FB; low-80s SL; 6-1, 200 pounds (2016: 6.26 K/9 – 5.27 BB/9 – 27.1 IP – 3.62 ERA) (2017: 8.50 K/9 – 5.00 BB/9 – 36.0 IP – 4.25 ERA)

Baylor JR RHP Montana Parsons: 87-94 FB, 95 peak; average 79-81 CU; average or better 74-75 CB; SL; 6-3, 185 pounds (2017: 7.24 K/9 – 3.87 BB/9 – 88.1 IP – 3.06 ERA)

Baylor JR RHP Troy Montemayor: SL; CU; 5-11, 160 pounds (2016: 8.61 K/9 – 3.52 BB/9 – 23.0 IP – 0.78 ERA) (2017: 10.20 K/9 – 3.16 BB/9 – 25.2 IP – 2.10 ERA)

Baylor rJR RHP Alex Phillips: Arkansas transfer; 6-4, 230 pounds (2017: 8.22 K/9 – 3.03 BB/9 – 41.2 IP – 5.83 ERA)

Baylor SR RHP Drew Robertson: 90-91 FB; SL; 6-1, 180 pounds (2016: 7.00 K/9 – 6.00 BB/9 – 18.0 IP – 6.50 ERA) (2017: 10.74 K/9 – 8.15 BB/9 – 24.1 IP – 3.70 ERA)

Baylor SR RHP Nick Lewis: 88-92 FB with sink; good 79-84 CU; 79-84 SL; 6-2, 180 pounds (2014: 5.00 K/9 – 3.00 BB/9 – 35 IP – 5.25 ERA) (2015: 6.12 K/9 – 4.14 BB/9 – 50.0 IP – 4.14 ERA) (2016: 5.91 K/9 – 4.22 BB/9 – 53.1 IP – 6.41 ERA) (2017: 7.43 K/9 – 4.99 BB/9 – 70.1 IP – 6.01 ERA)

Binghamton JR LHP/1B Nick Wegmann: 6-1, 185 pounds (2015: 9.00 K/9 – 6.19 BB/9 – 16.0 IP – 7.31 ERA) (2016: 5.99 K/9 – 2.22 BB/9 – 40.2 IP – 3.32 ERA) (2017: 6.11 K/9 – 2.84 BB/9 – 63.1 IP – 3.27 ERA)

Binghamton JR RHP Dylan Stock: 6-4, 200 pounds (2016: 8.36 K/9 – 7.87 BB/9 – 18.1 IP – 5.89 ERA) (2017: 7.56 K/9 – 2.52 BB/9 – 25.0 IP – 1.44 ERA)

Binghamton JR RHP Joe Orlando: 87-91 FB, 93 peak; 6-0, 175 pounds (2017: 5.81 K/9 – 2.78 BB/9 – 35.2 IP – 3.53 ERA)

Binghamton rJR RHP Jacob Wloczewski: 88-92 FB, 93 peak; 72-74 CB; 79-80 SL; CU; 6-3, 180 pounds (2016: 3.06 K/9 – 3.06 BB/9 – 50.0 IP – 3.06 ERA) (2017: 7.98 K/9 – 2.47 BB/9 – 62.0 IP – 3.19 ERA)

Binghamton rSR RHP Jake Cryts: upper-80s FB; good breaking ball; good cutter; 6-3, 250 pounds (2013: 6.23 K/9 | 5.88 BB/9 | 3.44 FIP | 26 IP) (2014: 3.78 K/9 – 3.58 BB/9 – 88 IP – 3.99 ERA) (2016: 4.09 K/9 – 3.63 BB/9 – 79.1 IP – 5.22 ERA) (2017: 5.72 K/9 – 7.80 BB/9 – 17.1 IP – 9.35 ERA)

Binghamton SR RHP Nicholas Liegi: 77-80 FB; 70-73 SL; 65-70 CU; 5-8, 180 pounds (2017: 5.40 K/9 – 4.80 BB/9 – 15.0 IP – 1.80 ERA)

Boston College JR LHP Carmen Giampetruzzi: 6-3, 235 pounds (2017: 9.64 K/9 – 4.59 BB/9 – 19.2 IP – 3.66 ERA)

Boston College JR RHP Brian Rapp: 88-94 FB, 95 peak; above-average 84-86 SL; good 76-80 CB, above-average upside; 81-85 CU; 5-11, 200 pounds (2016: 13.00 K/9 – 5.67 BB/9 – 27.0 IP – 5.67 ERA) (2017: 7.04 K/9 – 4.15 BB/9 – 71.2 IP – 4.90 ERA)

Boston College rSO RHP Brendan Spagnuolo: 86-92 FB, 93 peak; 79 CB; 76-77 SL; Vanderbilt transfer; 6-2, 190 pounds

Boston College rSR RHP Luke Fernandes: 85-88 FB; 73-75 CB; above-average CU; 6-0, 180 pounds (2017: 5.24 K/9 – 6.12 BB/9 – 10.1 IP – 8.71 ERA)

Boston College SO RHP Jacob Stevens: 86-92 FB, 93-94 peak; good 75-78 CB; average CU; SL; plus FB command; 2016: 85-90 FB; 2017: 88-93 FB; 76-81 CB/SL; 80-82 CU; 6-3, 250 pounds (2016: 8.48 K/9 – 4.00 BB/9 – 74.1 IP – 2.54 ERA) (2017: 7.92 K/9 – 4.55 BB/9 – 83.0 IP – 5.10 ERA)

Boston College SO RHP John Witkowski: 90-92 FB with sink; good low-80s SL; 6-5, 215 pounds (2016: 8.87 K/9 – 3.55 BB/9 – 20.1 IP – 3.10 ERA) (2017: 4.14 K/9 – 5.25 BB/9 – 32.2 IP – 6.06 ERA)

Brown JR RHP Dante Bosnic: 6-1, 200 pounds (2016: 7.35 K/9 – 1.76 BB/9 – 30.2 IP – 1.76 ERA) (2017: 9.39 K/9 – 0.59 BB/9 – 15.1 IP – 5.87 ERA)

Butler JR LHP Connor Mitchell: 6-4, 170 pounds (2017: 7.02 K/9 – 3.97 BB/9 – 59.0 IP – 3.36 ERA)

Butler JR RHP Josh Walker: 5-11, 165 pounds (2017: 9.53 K/9 – 6.10 BB/9 – 23.2 IP – 5.32 ERA)

Butler rSR RHP Chris Myjak: 6-5, 270 pounds (2015: 3.55 K/9 – 2.37 BB/9 – 38.1 IP – 4.26 ERA) (2017: 7.83 K/9 – 5.87 BB/9 – 23.0 IP – 2.35 ERA)

Butler SR LHP Jeff Schank: good SL; 6-1, 210 pounds (2014: 6.84 K/9 – 3.60 BB/9 – 49 IP – 4.86 ERA) (2015: 7.45 K/9 – 4.66 BB/9 – 86.2 IP – 3.10 ERA) (2016: 5.84 K/9 – 2.67 BB/9 – 91.0 IP – 3.16 ERA) (2017: 9.94 K/9 – 3.09 BB/9 – 67.0 IP – 2.01 ERA)

Butler SR RHP Danny Pobereyko: 88-92 FB; good breaking ball; good command; 6-5, 200 pounds (2014: 8.10 K/9 – 5.85 BB/9 – 20 IP – 9.00 ERA) (2015: 8.54 K/9 – 3.23 BB/9 – 39.1 IP – 4.85 ERA) (2016: 8.26 K/9 – 3.36 BB/9 – 64.1 IP – 5.04 ERA) (2017: 6.19 K/9 – 5.06 BB/9 – 16.0 IP – 5.06 ERA)

Butler SR RHP Ottavio Dattolo: 6-2, 170 pounds (2017: 9.31 K/9 – 0.93 BB/9 – 29.0 IP – 1.55 ERA)

Cal Poly JR LHP Kyle Smith: plus CU; 5-10, 180 pounds (2015: 6.43 K/9 – 2.89 BB/9 – 84.1 IP – 3.96 ERA) (2016: 8.52 K/9 – 2.30 BB/9 – 94.0 IP – 3.64 ERA) (2017: 7.68 K/9 – 6.88 BB/9 – 34.0 IP – 5.56 ERA)

Cal Poly JR LHP Trent Shelton: 6-4, 200 pounds (2017: 8.79 K/9 – 1.67 BB/9 – 43.0 IP – 2.30 ERA)

Cal Poly JR RHP Jarred Zill: out in 2017 (TJ); 6-2, 210 pounds (2015: 5.18 K/9 – 4.28 BB/9 – 39.2 IP – 3.15 ERA) (2016: 7.29 K/9 – 2.48 BB/9 – 58.0 IP – 2.79 ERA) (2017: 9.00 K/9 – 2.57 BB/9 – 14.0 IP – 10.93 ERA)

Cal Poly SR RHP Slater Lee: mid-80s FB; plus pitchability; 6-0, 215 pounds (2014: 6.24 K/9 – 4.04 BB/9 – 49 IP – 6.24 ERA) (2015: 4.74 K/9 – 2.84 BB/9 – 18.2 IP – 6.16 ERA) (2016: 7.24 K/9 – 2.79 BB/9 – 32.1 IP – 5.85 ERA) (2017: 11.05 K/9 – 3.07 BB/9 – 44.0 IP – 2.86 ERA)

Cal State Fullerton JR RHP Jack Pabich: 88-92 FB, 94 peak; 6-4, 200 pounds (2017: 7.55 K/9 – 2.32 BB/9 – 31.0 IP – 5.52 ERA)

Cal State Fullerton JR RHP Joe Willis: 89-93 FB; good SL/CB; CU; 6-2, 200 pounds (2017: 8.35 K/9 – 3.90 BB/9 – 32.1 IP – 9.19 ERA)

Cal State Fullerton JR RHP Trent Paddon: 86-92 FB, 93 peak; 78-81 SL; emerging CU; Oregon transfer; 6-4, 230 pounds (2014: 7.24 K/9 – 1.94 BB/9 – 50 IP – 3.35 ERA) (2015: 7.50 K/9 – 2.36 BB/9 – 41.2 IP – 6.00 ERA)

Cal State Fullerton SR LHP Maxwell Gibbs: 83-88 FB; good CB; 6-3, 200 pounds (2015: 8.47 K/9 – 2.91 BB/9 – 34.0 IP – 3.18 ERA) (2016: 7.62 K/9 – 6.23 BB/9 – 13.0 IP – 4.15 ERA) (2017: 6.75 K/9 – 5.81 BB/9 – 9.1 IP – 7.71 ERA)

California Baptist JR RHP Garett King: 86-92 FB, 94 peak; above-average kCB; SL; CU; good athlete; Nebraska transfer; 6-4, 190 pounds (2015: 4.41 K/9 – 2.29 BB/9 – 50.2 IP – 3.53 ERA) (2016: 8.27 K/9 – 4.24 BB/9 – 44.2 IP – 5.64 ERA) (2017: 9.90 K/9 – 1.98 BB/9 – 77.1 IP – 2.33 ERA)

Campbell JR RHP Wes Noble: 5-11, 200 pounds (2016: 8.23 K/9 – 6.08 BB/9 – 50.1 IP – 6.97 ERA) (2017: 8.95 K/9 – 5.14 BB/9 – 61.1 IP – 3.52 ERA)

Campbell rJR LHP Andrew Witczak: low-90s FB; TJ survivor; 6-4, 200 pounds (2014: 5.28 K/9 – 2.79 BB/9 – 29 IP – 6.21 ERA) (2015: 5.40 K/9 – 3.00 BB/9 – 29.2 IP – 2.10 ERA) (2017: 5.91 K/9 – 6.19 BB/9 – 32.0 IP – 7.88 ERA)

Campbell rJR RHP Harry Thomas: 6-3, 200 pounds (2017: 7.20 K/9 – 4.58 BB/9 – 55.0 IP – 3.93 ERA)

Campbell SR LHP Phil Stokes: 6-2, 210 pounds (2016: 9.31 K/9 – 8.42 BB/9 – 20.1 IP – 8.41 ERA) (2017: 11.50 K/9 – 7.00 BB/9 – 18.0 IP – 8.50 ERA)

Canisius JR RHP Tyler Smith: 6-0, 235 pounds (2015: 11.91 K/9 – 4.76 BB/9 – 33.2 IP – 2.91 ERA) (2016: 11.91 K/9 – 6.05 BB/9 – 44.2 IP – 4.63 ERA) (2017: 13.07 K/9 – 5.47 BB/9 – 29.2 IP – 0.30 ERA)

Central Arizona SO LHP Ryley Widell: 86-92 FB; average 72-78 CB/SL; above-average 82-83 CU, flashes plus; 6-4, 200 pounds (2017: 10.82 K/9 – 3.67 BB/9 – 95.2 IP – 1.98 ERA)

Central Arizona SO RHP Bradley Gonzales: 92-96 FB (2017: 13.28 K/9 – 6.65 BB/9 – 20.1 IP – 2.21 ERA)

Central Arkansas JR RHP/2B Ty Tice: low- to mid-90s FB; good SL; 5-9, 165 pounds (2015: .333/.422/.417 – 8 BB/13 K – 2/2 SB – 72 AB) (2016: 8.90 K/9 – 3.08 BB/9 – 26.1 IP – 4.10 ERA) (2016: .216/.343/.267 – 19 BB/15 K – 3/4 SB – 116 AB) (2017: 10.65 K/9 – 5.41 BB/9 – 56.2 IP – 4.45 ERA)

Central Florida JR RHP Andy Rohloff: 93-94 FB, 95 peak; good SL; 6-3, 200 pounds (2017: 9.68 K/9 – 2.90 BB/9 – 9.1 IP – 3.86 ERA)

Central Florida JR RHP Cre Finfrock: out in 2017 (shoulder); 88-94 FB with sink, 96 peak; average or better 77-80 SL, sometimes called his CB; average or better 79-81 CU; 73 CB; good athlete; Cape 2016: 85-88 FB; 74-76 CB; 6-1, 200 pounds (2015: 6.89 K/9 – 3.21 BB/9 – 95.1 IP – 3.30 ERA) (2016: 8.49 K/9 – 2.90 BB/9 – 80.2 IP – 4.35 ERA)

Central Florida JR RHP Eric Hepple: 6-1, 210 pounds (2016: 7.80 K/9 – 3.00 BB/9 – 15.0 IP – 6.60 ERA) (2017: 9.64 K/9 – 3.21 BB/9 – 19.2 IP – 0.46 ERA)

Central Florida rJR RHP Jordan Scheftz: 90-94 FB with sink; good 85 SL; 6-3, 190 pounds (2017: 11.76 K/9 – 5.59 BB/9 – 30.2 IP – 1.76 ERA)

Central Florida rSO RHP/OF Kyle Marsh: 88-94 FB, 95 peak (97 rumored); good SL, flashes plus; CB; CU; good command; TJ survivor; has experience at 2B; 6-0, 200 pounds (2015: .299/.411/.461 – 29 BB/29 K – 0/0 SB – 167 AB) (2015: 5.09 K/9 – 8.49 BB/9 – 10.2 IP – 3.38 ERA) (2017: .307/.375/.509 – 22 BB/33 K – 1/2 SB – 228 AB) (2.0 IP)

Central Florida SR LHP Andrew Faintich: 88-91 FB; average SL; good command; 6-2, 250 pounds (2015: 17.42 K/9 – 11.61 BB/9 – 9.1 IP – 0.00 ERA) (2016: 10.65 K/9 – 11.61 BB/9 – 9.1 IP – 4.82 ERA) (2.0 IP)

Central Florida SR RHP Campbell Scholl: 88-92 FB with sink, 94 peak; good 76-78 SL/CB; good deception; 6-6, 225 pounds (2016: 9.86 K/9 – 4.29 BB/9 – 21.0 IP – 7.71 ERA) (4.1 IP)

Central Florida SR RHP Juan Pimentel: upper-80s FB with sink; good CU; 6-4, 200 pounds (2016: 6.49 K/9 – 1.99 BB/9 – 86.0 IP – 4.08 ERA) (2017: 5.80 K/9 – 2.83 BB/9 – 63.2 IP – 4.95 ERA)

Central Florida SR RHP Robby Howell: 85-91 FB with sink, 93 peak; SL; CU; 6-4, 230 pounds (2014: 5.18 K/9 – 3.00 BB/9 – 32 IP – 5.73 ERA) (2015: 6.48 K/9 – 3.80 BB/9 – 80.2 IP – 5.69 ERA) (2016: 5.79 K/9 – 3.12 BB/9 – 101.0 IP – 1.96 ERA) (2017: 8.21 K/9 – 3.67 BB/9 – 103.0 IP – 3.32 ERA)

Central Florida SR RHP Trent Thompson: 6-3, 250 pounds (2014: 4.50 K/9 – 1.96 BB/9 – 45 IP – 3.72 ERA) (2015: 7.74 K/9 – 5.32 BB/9 – 18.2 IP – 12.05 ERA) (2016: 4.60 K/9 – 2.71 BB/9 – 43.0 IP – 6.07 ERA) (2017: 8.83 K/9 – 3.70 BB/9 – 31.2 IP – 3.13 ERA)

Charleston Southern JR LHP Daniel Johnson: 6-0, 185 pounds (2016: 5.68 K/9 – 3.60 BB/9 – 65.0 IP – 5.82 ERA) (2017: 12.95 K/9 – 2.20 BB/9 – 41.0 IP – 2.85 ERA)

Charleston Southern JR RHP Cody Smith: 6-0, 200 pounds (2016: 11.08 K/9 – 2.22 BB/9 – 20.1 IP – 1.77 ERA) (2017: 13.82 K/9 – 1.93 BB/9 – 28.0 IP – 1.61 ERA)

Charleston Southern rJR RHP Wil Hartsell: 6-0, 190 pounds (2014: 9.00 K/9 – 1.42 BB/9 – 19 IP – 2.37 ERA) (2016: 7.50 K/9 – 2.50 BB/9 – 18.0 IP – 2.00 ERA) (2017: 8.82 K/9 – 2.68 BB/9 – 33.2 IP – 5.61 ERA)

Charleston Southern rSO LHP Cody Maw: 5-10, 165 pounds (2016: 7.50 K/9 – 2.25 BB/9 – 36.0 IP – 3.75 ERA) (2017: 8.49 K/9 – 1.36 BB/9 – 53.0 IP – 4.58 ERA)

Charlotte rSO RHP Colton Laws: 88-92 FB, 94 peak; good CU; SL; good athlete; 6-8, 225 pounds (2016: (2016: 6.11 K/9 – 2.38 BB/9 – 53.0 IP – 5.43 ERA) (2017: 8.79 K/9 – 1.21 BB/9 – 96.1 IP – 1.87 ERA)

Chipola JC SO RHP Riley Cabral: 87-93 FB; average SL (2017: 12.11 K/9 – 3.39 BB/9 – 74.1 IP – 3.27 ERA)

Chipola SO RHP Bowden Francis: 89-94 FB with sink; good SL; 6-5, 230 pounds (2017: 8.74 K/9 – 2.21 BB/9 – 81.1 IP – 2.88 ERA)

Cincinnati JR LHP JT Perez: good command; 6-4, 200 pounds (2015: 4.91 K/9 – 4.50 BB/9 – 22.0 IP – 5.73 ERA) (2016: 5.74 K/9 – 1.38 BB/9 – 91.0 IP – 2.97 ERA) (2017: 6.99 K/9 – 3.03 BB/9 – 77.1 IP – 4.42 ERA)

Cincinnati JR RHP David Orndorff: FB with sink; SL; 6-5, 190 pounds (2016: 4.43 K/9 – 2.00 BB/9 – 63.0 IP – 3.57 ERA) (2017: 5.69 K/9 – 2.13 BB/9 – 63.1 IP – 3.41 ERA)

Cincinnati JR RHP Jarod Yoakam: 6-2, 175 pounds (2016: 4.37 K/9 – 4.17 BB/9 – 45.1 IP – 5.16 ERA) (2017: 7.00 K/9 – 4.83 BB/9 – 37.1 IP – 3.62 ERA)

Cincinnati SR RHP Andrew Zellner: 87-92 FB with sink; good SL; 6-3, 190 pounds (2014: 3.78 K/9 – 3.78 BB/9 – 50 IP – 6.48 ERA) (2015: 7.40 K/9 – 4.16 BB/9 – 69.1 IP – 3.63 ERA) (2016: 5.47 K/9 – 2.40 BB/9 – 108.2 IP – 2.32 ERA) (2017: 5.99 K/9 – 3.62 BB/9 – 64.2 IP – 5.98 ERA)

Clemson JR LHP Alex Schnell: upper-80s FB; 5-11, 175 pounds (2016: 6.11 K/9 – 4.18 BB/9 – 28.0 IP – 6.11 ERA) (2017: 5.66 K/9 – 3.15 BB/9 – 14.1 IP – 2.51 ERA)

Clemson JR RHP Jeremy Beasley: 90-94 FB; plus split-CU; SL; 6-4, 215 pounds (2017: 10.49 K/9 – 4.84 BB/9 – 22.1 IP – 5.24 ERA)

Clemson JR RHP Paul Campbell: 90-94 FB, 96 peak; 82 CU; average 78-83 CB; 6-1, 200 pounds (2015: 10.49 K/9 – 3.93 BB/9 – 20.2 IP – 7.40 ERA) (2017: 13.60 K/9 – 6.28 BB/9 – 8.2 IP – 5.19 ERA)

Clemson JR RHP Ryan Miller: 93-96 FB; TJ survivor; Florida Atlantic transfer; 6-1, 180 pounds (2017: 8.53 K/9 – 1.55 BB/9 – 11.2 IP – 3.09 ERA)

Clemson rSR RHP Patrick Andrews: 6-4, 250 pounds (2016: 8.88 K/9 – 3.09 BB/9 – 23.1 IP – 2.31 ERA) (2017: 9.61 K/9 – 1.75 BB/9 – 20.2 IP – 4.35 ERA)

Clemson rSR RHP Tyler Jackson: 88-92 FB; good 80-82 CU; good 80-81 SL; South Carolina and USC Upstate transfer; 6-5, 200 pounds (2015: 5.49 K/9 – 2.63 BB/9 – 40.2 IP – 8.34 ERA) (2016: 10.38 K/9 – 2.05 BB/9 – 74.2 IP – 4.10 ERA) (2017: 7.35 K/9 – 1.08 BB/9 – 83.1 IP – 3.56 ERA)

Clemson SO LHP Jake Higginbotham: 88-92 FB, 94 peak; CB flashes plus; CU; 5-10, 170 pounds (2016: 7.57 K/9 – 5.68 BB/9 – 33.1 IP – 4.59 ERA)

Clemson SR LHP Pat Krall: 83-88 FB; above-average to plus 74-76 CU; 71-75 CB; upper-70s SL; Temple transfer; 6-6, 200 pounds (2014: 4.00 K/9 – 2.33 BB/9 – 27.1 IP – 0.67 ERA) (2015: 9.00 K/9 – 2.60 BB/9 – 38.0 IP – 4.03 ERA) (2016: 7.26 K/9 – 1.90 BB/9 – 80.2 IP – 1.67 ERA) (2017: 6.40 K/9 – 2.50 BB/9 – 90.0 IP – 3.50 ERA)

Coastal Carolina rSR RHP Alex Cunningham: 88-94 FB, 95 peak; average 75-76 CB; good 76-80 CU with sink; 80 SL; good overall command; recovered from fractured elbow; 2017: 91-94 FB, 95 peak; PG comp: Mike Fiers; 6-1, 210 pounds (2013: 6.30 K/9 | 4.20 BB/9 | 4.76 FIP | 30 IP) (2015: 8.85 K/9 – 3.60 BB/9 – 59.2 IP – 2.55 ERA) (2016: 7.39 K/9 – 3.02 BB/9 – 119.1 IP – 3.62 ERA) (2017: 9.93 K/9 – 2.04 BB/9 – 106.0 IP – 2.63 ERA)

Coastal Carolina SR RHP Andrew Beckwith: 86-92 FB, 93 peak; 80-85 with sink when he drops to sidearm delivery; good 80-81 cut-SL, sidearm at 70-74 with truer SL; plus athlete; 6-0, 180 pounds (2015: 5.45 K/9 – 2.32 BB/9 – 66.1 IP – 3.27 ERA) (2016: 5.77 K/9 – 1.38 BB/9 – 117.0 IP – 1.85 ERA) (2017: 6.70 K/9 – 2.76 BB/9 – 91.1 IP – 4.34 ERA)

Connecticut rJR RHP Sam Nepiarsky: 6-3, 200 pounds (2016: 7.16 K/9 – 4.09 BB/9 – 17.2 IP – 5.60 ERA) (2017: 10.20 K/9 – 2.11 BB/9 – 25.2 IP – 1.75 ERA)

Connecticut rSO RHP CJ Dandenau: 6-0, 200 pounds (2016: 9.53 K/9 – 2.29 BB/9 – 23.2 IP – 4.56 ERA) (2017: 11.76 K/9 – 6.47 BB/9 – 15.1 IP – 2.93 ERA)

Connecticut rSR RHP Ryan Radue: 90-94 FB, 95 peak; good mid- to upper-70s CB; 6-5, 220 pounds (2014: 6.43 K/9 – 6.43 BB/9 – 14 IP – 2.57 ERA) (2015: 6.75 K/9 – 5.63 BB/9 – 15.2 IP – 3.94 ERA) (2017: 9.79 K/9 – 4.76 BB/9 – 34.0 IP – 4.24 ERA)

Connecticut SR LHP Doug Domnarski: 86-89 FB, 91 peak; good CU; CB/SL; 5-11, 180 pounds (2016: 7.50 K/9 – 3.50 BB/9 – 18.0 IP – 3.00 ERA) (2017: 7.81 K/9 – 4.13 BB/9 – 19.2 IP – 8.24 ERA)

Connecticut SR RHP Andrew Zapata: 88-92 FB with good sink, 93 peak; SL; CU; good athlete; 6-0, 200 pounds (2014: 5.00 K/9 – 5.14 BB/9 – 63 IP – 2.57 ERA) (2015: 7.69 K/9 – 2.62 BB/9 – 55.0 IP – 4.25 ERA) (2016: 6.83 K/9 – 4.66 BB/9 – 29.0 IP – 4.97 ERA) (4.1 IP)

Creighton JR RHP Ethan DeCaster: sidearmer; 6-3, 200 pounds (2015: 7.27 K/9 – 2.08 BB/9 – 26.1 IP – 2.77 ERA) (2016: 5.85 K/9 – 2.23 BB/9 – 32.1 IP – 3.06 ERA) (2017: 7.11 K/9 – 2.37 BB/9 – 45.2 IP – 1.77 ERA)

Creighton JR RHP Houston Glad: 5-9, 165 pounds (2017: 8.36 K/9 – 1.93 BB/9 – 14.0 IP – 3.86 ERA)

Creighton JR RHP Keith Rogalla: 89-93 FB, 95 peak; good CB; 6-3, 215 pounds (2015: 5.64 K/9 – 3.20 BB/9 – 59.0 IP – 3.66 ERA) (2016: 7.23 K/9 – 4.32 BB/9 – 73.0 IP – 3.21 ERA) (2017: 8.84 K/9 – 4.42 BB/9 – 71.1 IP – 4.54 ERA)

Creighton JR RHP Ryan Tapani: 6-0, 175 pounds (2017: 9.14 K/9 – 3.87 BB/9 – 25.2 IP – 7.01 ERA)

Creighton rJR RHP Rollie Lacy: 87-92 FB with sink; 74-75 CU; 77-81 SL; 74-76 CB; good command; 6-3, 200 pounds (2015: 5.72 K/9 – 2.68 BB/9 – 74.1 IP – 2.68 ERA) (2016: 5.72 K/9 – 2.37 BB/9 – 91.1 IP – 3.15 ERA) (2017: 8.43 K/9 – 1.83 BB/9 – 88.2 IP – 2.54 ERA)

Creighton SR LHP Jeff Albrecht: plus deception; 5-10, 220 pounds (2014: 5.89 K/9 – 4.42 BB/9 – 36.2 IP – 5.15 ERA) (2015: 5.28 K/9 – 6.83 BB/9 – 29.1 IP – 2.79 ERA) (2016: 6.75 K/9 – 3.94 BB/9 – 64.0 IP – 2.39 ERA) (2017: 7.50 K/9 – 3.10 BB/9 – 75.2 IP – 3.93 ERA)

Creighton SR LHP/OF Brennan Hammer: 5-11, 200 pounds (2017: 7.50 K/9 – 2.31 BB/9 – 15.2 IP – 2.87 ERA)

Creighton SR RHP Austin Stroschein: 88-92 FB with sink; 6-3, 210 pounds (2016: 2.90 K/9 – 2.42 BB/9 – 18.2 IP – 6.75 ERA) (2017: 6.18 K/9 – 4.41 BB/9 – 30.2 IP – 7.04 ERA)

Creighton SR RHP David Gerber: submariner; 6-1, 200 pounds (2015: 8.44 K/9 – 2.25 BB/9 – 32.0 IP – 1.69 ERA) (2016: 7.75 K/9 – 3.50 BB/9 – 36.0 IP – 1.50 ERA) (2017: 9.51 K/9 – 2.31 BB/9 – 35.0 IP – 2.31 ERA)

Dartmouth rSR RHP Beau Sulser: 90-92 FB; 81-82 CU; plus splitter; TJ survivor; 6-2, 200 pounds (2014: 6.24 K/9 – 1.47 BB/9 – 49 IP – 5.51 ERA) (2016: 7.05 K/9 – 2.11 BB/9 – 38.1 IP – 2.82 ERA) (2017: 10.40 K/9 – 1.00 BB/9 – 45.0 IP – 1.40 ERA)

Davidson JR LHP Evan Roberts: 80 FB; 69 CB; 5-10, 190 pounds (2016: 5.65 K/9 – 1.24 BB/9 – 51.0 IP – 5.26 ERA) (2017: 5.40 K/9 – 2.00 BB/9 – 76.2 IP – 4.11 ERA)

Davidson JR RHP Connor Gordon: 92 FB; 6-2, 210 pounds (2015: 5.14 K/9 – 6.00 BB/9 – 21.0 IP – 3.86 ERA) (2016: 10.38 K/9 – 9.81 BB/9 – 15.2 IP – 9.77 ERA) (2017: 7.78 K/9 – 5.19 BB/9 – 24.1 IP – 5.92 ERA)

Davidson rSR RHP Durin O’Linger: mid- to upper-80s FB; pharmacy school may have to wait; 5-11, 190 pounds (2014: 7.15 K/9 – 3.44 BB/9 – 33 IP – 2.38 ERA) (2016: 5.72 K/9 – 2.12 BB/9 – 85.0 IP – 3.39 ERA) (2017: 7.43 K/9 – 2.39 BB/9 – 109.0 IP – 2.89 ERA)

Davidson SR RHP Cody White: 6-0, 200 pounds (2014: 6.86 K/9 – 5.14 BB/9 – 21 IP – 3.00 ERA) (2015: 8.00 K/9 – 7.00 BB/9 – 8.2 IP – 6.00 ERA) (2016: 5.14 K/9 – 3.43 BB/9 – 21.0 IP – 8.14 ERA) (2017: 10.16 K/9 – 2.90 BB/9 – 18.2 IP – 4.34 ERA)

Davidson SR RHP Westin Whitmire: low-90s FB; 6-1, 180 pounds (2015: 4.94 K/9 – 1.74 BB/9 – 30.2 IP – 3.77 ERA) (2016: 8.36 K/9 – 2.25 BB/9 – 28.0 IP – 2.57 ERA) (2017: 5.54 K/9 – 3.59 BB/9 – 27.2 IP – 4.55 ERA)

Dayton SR RHP Kevin Piersol: 5-10, 185 pounds (2016: 6.37 K/9 – 3.58 BB/9 – 22.2 IP – 3.97 ERA) (2017: 8.33 K/9 – 5.00 BB/9 – 54.0 IP – 3.33 ERA)

Delaware rJR RHP Ron Marinaccio: 90-94 FB, 95 peak; good SL; good CU; 6-2, 200 pounds (2015: 6.34 K/9 – 3.84 BB/9 – 61.1 IP – 4.13 ERA) (2016: 8.05 K/9 – 3.86 BB/9 – 81.6 IP – 5.18 ERA) (2017: 9.47 K/9 – 3.07 BB/9 – 64.2 IP – 2.09 ERA)

Duke JR LHP Chris McGrath: 93 peak; good SL; 6-4, 200 pounds (2015: 8.74 K/9 – 5.24 BB/9 – 20.2 IP – 3.48 ERA) (2017: 7.13 K/9 – 5.25 BB/9 – 24.0 IP – 4.12 ERA)

Duke JR LHP Luke Whitten: 87-92 FB, 93 peak; 80 SL; submariner; 6-2, 175 pounds (2017: 10.07 K/9 – 8.18 BB/9 – 14.1 IP – 4.40 ERA)

Duke JR LHP Mitch Stallings: 88-90 FB; 76-80 CB/SL; good 79-80 CU; 6-2, 170 pounds (2015: 10.73 K/9 – 4.97 BB/9 – 45.1 IP – 2.38 ERA) (2016: 6.76 K/9 – 4.71 BB/9 – 30.2 IP – 3.23 ERA) (2017: 8.76 K/9 – 3.08 BB/9 – 76.0 IP – 4.50 ERA)

Duke JR RHP/SS Ryan Day: 88-92 FB, 94 peak; good 82-85 cut-SL, plus upside ; good athlete; good command; good glove; plus to plus-plus arm strength; 5-11, 165 pounds (2015: 6.14 K/9 – 3.58 BB/9 – 17.2 IP – 2.55 ERA) (2016: 4.50 K/9 – 5.50 BB/9 – 18.0 IP – 1.50 ERA) (2016: .203/.295/.261 – 9 BB/16 K – 0/1 SB – 69 AB) (2017: 5.26 K/9 – 2.08 BB/9 – 73.2 IP – 3.30 ERA)

Duke rJR LHP James Ziemba: 85-90 FB with sink, 92 peak; 74-81 SL; sidearmer; obvious Michael Freeman comp; FAVORITE; 6-10, 230 pounds (2015: 13.13 K/9 – 10.31 BB/9 – 9.2 IP – 7.45 ERA) (2016: 11.87 K/9 – 6.59 BB/9 – 27.1 IP – 3.95 ERA) (2017: 8.39 K/9 – 4.10 BB/9 – 48.1 IP – 5.03 ERA)

Duke rJR RHP Karl Blum: 88-92 FB, 93 peak; good 78-81 CB/SL; CU; good athlete; 6-5, 210 pounds (2014: 7.62 K/9 – 4.15 BB/9 – 13 IP – 4.85 ERA) (2016: 7.64 K/9 – 10.19 BB/9 – 10.2 IP – 5.91 ERA) (2017: 6.36 K/9 – 5.09 BB/9 – 28.1 IP – 3.18 ERA)

East Carolina JR LHP Hunter Hood: 88-92 FB; 6-2, 180 pounds (6.0 IP)

East Carolina JR LHP Ryan Ross: 6-1, 200 pounds (2017: 7.88 K/9 – 0.56 BB/9 – 16.0 IP – 3.38 ERA)

East Carolina JR RHP Joe Ingle: 87-92 FB, 93 peak; good 80 CB; average CU; good deception; 6-4, 210 pounds (2015: 11.68 K/9 – 6.55 BB/9 – 31.2 IP – 1.14 ERA) (2016: 12.83 K/9 – 6.84 BB/9 – 52.2 IP – 3.59 ERA) (2017: 8.72 K/9 – 7.81 BB/9 – 19.2 IP – 6.86 ERA)

East Carolina rJR RHP Davis Kirkpatrick: 86-90 FB with sink, 92-93 peak; good CB; plus athlete; TJ survivor; 5-11, 200 pounds (2014: 7.04 K/9 – 5.09 BB/9 – 23 IP – 5.87 ERA) (2016: 5.04 K/9 – 4.32 BB/9 – 25.0 IP – 6.48 ERA) (2017: 7.50 K/9 – 4.50 BB/9 – 24.0 IP – 5.25 ERA)

East Carolina SR LHP Evan Kruczynski: 85-90 FB; above-average 76-78 CU; 74-76 CB; deceptive; FAVORITE; 6-5, 215 pounds (2015: 6.53 K/9 – 2.36 BB/9 – 99.1 IP – 3.17 ERA) (2016: 7.33 K/9 – 2.08 BB/9 – 116.2 IP – 2.01 ERA) (2017: 7.67 K/9 – 1.12 BB/9 – 56.1 IP – 4.47 ERA)

East Carolina SR LHP Jacob Wolfe: 84-90 FB with sink; average CU; average SL; 6-0, 200 pounds (2014: 7.04 K/9 – 4.70 BB/9 – 7.2 IP – 2.35 ERA) (2015: 5.49 K/9 – 2.03 BB/9 – 88.2 IP – 3.35 ERA) (2016: 5.81 K/9 – 3.26 BB/9 – 88.1 IP – 2.95 ERA) (2017: 4.47 K/9 – 4.47 BB/9 – 50.1 IP – 5.36 ERA)

East Carolina SR LHP/1B Luke Bolka: 88-94 FB; 6-0, 210 pounds (2015: 10.35 K/9 – 3.98 BB/9 – 11.1 IP – 3.18 ERA) (2016: .317/.400/.463 – 10 BB/28 K – 3/3 SB – 82 AB) (2017: .262/.377/.500 – 17 BB/36 K – 4/9 SB – 122 AB) (1.1 IP)

East Carolina SR RHP/3B Kirk Morgan: 5-10, 185 pounds (2014: .185/.321/.185 – 13 BB/15 K – 2/4 SB – 65 AB) (2015: .293/.340/.320 – 5 BB/14 K – 1/5 SB – 147 AB) (2015: 6.21 K/9 – 1.33 BB/9 – 20.1 IP – 3.10 ERA) (2016: .299/.364/.342 – 8 BB/14 K – 2/3 SB – 117 AB) (2017: 7.32 K/9 – 1.46 BB/9 – 24.2 IP – 1.82 ERA) (2017: .150/.271/.175 – 6 BB/8 K – 0/0 SB – 40 AB)

Elon SR LHP Jordan Barrett: 85-88 FB; CB; SL; 6-3, 225 pounds (2016: 7.62 K/9 – 5.36 BB/9 – 75.2 IP – 5.83 ERA) (2017: 11.49 K/9 – 3.68 BB/9 – 78.1 IP – 3.22 ERA)

Fairfield JR RHP Gavin Wallace: 90-94 FB; good SL; 6-5, 200 pounds (2016: 6.06 K/9 – 2.05 BB/9 – 87.2 IP – 5.13 ERA) (2017: 7.55 K/9 – 1.29 BB/9 – 90.2 IP – 3.08 ERA)

Florida Atlantic rJR RHP Drew Peden: low-80s FB with sink; 70-71 SL; submarine delivery; 6-0, 185 pounds (2017: 12.70 K/9 – 1.62 BB/9 – 33.1 IP – 2.97 ERA)

Florida Gulf Coast JR RHP Kutter Crawford: 88-92 FB, 93 peak; 6-1, 200 pounds (2017: 10.61 K/9 – 3.32 BB/9 – 84.0 IP – 1.71 ERA)

Florida Gulf Coast JR RHP Peyton Gray: 86-88 FB; 6-3, 230 pounds (2017: 8.78 K/9 – 3.70 BB/9 – 65.2 IP – 4.93 ERA)

Florida Gulf Coast rJR RHP Kenton Hering: 6-1, 190 pounds (2016: 9.00 K/9 – 3.41 BB/9 – 37.0 IP – 4.62 ERA) (2017: 11.63 K/9 – 2.87 BB/9 – 59.2 IP – 1.96 ERA)

Florida Gulf Coast rJR RHP Mario Leon: 6-1, 200 pounds (2014: 7.43 K/9 – 5.48 BB/9 – 23 IP – 4.30 ERA) (2016: 6.52 K/9 – 4.54 BB/9 – 77.1 IP – 5.12 ERA) (2017: 10.17 K/9 – 3.04 BB/9 – 59.1 IP – 4.70 ERA)

Florida Gulf Coast rJR RHP Parker Hamilton: 6-2, 240 pounds (2017: 6.34 K/9 – 1.69 BB/9 – 21.1 IP – 3.38 ERA)

Florida Gulf Coast rSO LHP Josh Dye: 6-5, 180 pounds (2015: 6.15 K/9 – 1.32 BB/9 – 41.1 IP – 3.73 ERA) (2017: 7.23 K/9 – 1.24 BB/9 – 94.2 IP – 3.23 ERA)

Florida Gulf Coast SR RHP Garrett Anderson: 6-2, 200 pounds (2014: 6.00 K/9 – 1.93 BB/9 – 41 IP – 3.21 ERA) (2015: 6.27 K/9 – 2.18 BB/9 – 33.1 IP – 5.45 ERA) (2016: 7.07 K/9 – 1.16 BB/9 – 70.0 IP – 5.53 ERA) (2017: 7.15 K/9 – 2.68 BB/9 – 80.2 IP – 3.68 ERA)

Florida Gulf Coast SR RHP Sterling Koerner: impeccable control; 6-2, 200 pounds (2014: 5.51 K/9 – 0.92 BB/9 – 49 IP – 4.04 ERA) (2015: 7.26 K/9 – 0.63 BB/9 – 56.2 IP – 3.00 ERA) (2016: 5.02 K/9 – 1.77 BB/9 – 61.0 IP – 4.87 ERA) (2017: 5.85 K/9 – 1.20 BB/9 – 52.1 IP – 5.50 ERA)

Florida International JR LHP Dominic LoBrutto: 88-90 FB; deceptive; 6-3, 200 pounds (2016: 11.45 K/9 – 3.90 BB/9 – 34.2 IP – 1.04 ERA) (2017: 8.85 K/9 – 2.25 BB/9 – 60.0 IP – 4.80 ERA)

Florida State JR RHP Cobi Johnson: 87-92 FB, 94 peak; plus 73-74 CB; average CU; 81-83 cut-SL; TJ survivor; 6-4, 210 pounds (2015: 9.08 K/9 – 4.75 BB/9 – 43.2 IP – 7.21 ERA) (2016: 10.00 K/9 – 4.50 BB/9 – 18.0 IP – 3.50 ERA)

Florida State JR RHP Drew Carlton: 86-92 FB with sink, 93 peak; good 73-77 CB/SL; good 79-82 CU; cutter; 6-1, 210 pounds (2015: 7.57 K/9 – 2.40 BB/9 – 71.1 IP – 4.04 ERA) (2016: 7.31 K/9 – 2.21 BB/9 – 93.2 IP – 3.94 ERA) (2017: 8.28 K/9 – 2.03 BB/9 – 57.2 IP – 2.03 ERA)

Florida State JR RHP/OF Steven Wells: 89-91 FB, 93 peak; mid-70s CB; good athlete; 6-2, 175 pounds (2015: .208/.310/.375 – 3 BB/6 K – 0/0 SB – 24 AB) (2017: .250/.357/.361 – 5 BB/10 K – 0/1 SB – 36 AB) (3.1 IP)

Florida State rJR RHP Ed Voyles: plus CU; 6-7, 200 pounds (2016: 7.80 K/9 – 3.62 BB/9 – 47.1 IP – 2.66 ERA) (2017: 6.12 K/9 – 0.87 BB/9 – 10.1 IP – 6.10 ERA)

Florida State rJR RHP Will Zirzow: 86-88 FB; 73-74 CB; good 73-76 CU; 6-5, 220 pounds (2015: 7.50 K/9 – 2.50 BB/9 – 18 IP – 4.00 ERA) (2016: 11.80 K/9 – 4.92 BB/9 – 18.1 IP – 4.42 ERA) (2017: 10.40 K/9 – 3.80 BB/9 – 45.0 IP – 2.60 ERA)

Florida State SR LHP Alec Byrd: 86-91 FB; 69-70 CB; 6-4, 180 pounds (2014: 7.80 K/9 – 4.80 BB/9 – 15 IP – 4.20 ERA) (2015: 9.91 K/9 – 3.10 BB/9 – 43.2 IP – 4.53 ERA) (2016: 8.83 K/9 – 2.76 BB/9 – 32.2 IP – 2.20 ERA) (2017: 10.06 K/9 – 5.18 BB/9 – 31.1 IP – 4.31 ERA)

Florida State SR RHP Jim Voyles: 87-90 FB; plus 78-80 SL; CU; 6-7, 200 pounds (2015: 8.90 K/9 – 3.30 BB/9 – 27.1 IP – 2.63 ERA) (2016: 8.42 K/9 – 3.16 BB/9 – 51.1 IP – 3.16 ERA) (2017: 9.69 K/9 – 5.21 BB/9 – 36.1 IP – 4.46 ERA)

Fordham rSR RHP Jimmy Murphy (2016): 88-91 FB; 5-11, 200 pounds (2013: 5.50 K/9 | 5.75 BB/9 | 4.26 FIP | 36 IP) (2015: 5.68 K/9 – 3.79 BB/9 – 56.2 IP – 4.74 ERA) (2016: 7.29 K/9 – 3.10 BB/9 – 58.0 IP – 4.50 ERA) (2017: 8.17 K/9 – 2.60 BB/9 – 93.2 IP – 2.59 ERA)

Fordham SR LHP Shane McDonald (2016): 6-0, 185 pounds (2015: 10.64 K/9 – 4.91 BB/9 – 11.1 IP – 9.82 ERA) (2017: 9.66 K/9 – 2.48 BB/9 – 32.2 IP – 4.41 ERA)

Gardner-Webb JR RHP Bradley Hallman: low-90s FB; 5-11, 180 pounds (2015: 7.91 K/9 – 2.18 BB/9 – 33.0 IP – 3.00 ERA) (2016: 5.84 K/9 – 2.99 BB/9 – 66.1 IP – 5.02 ERA) (2017: 4.87 K/9 – 2.66 BB/9 – 98.0 IP – 3.49 ERA)

Gardner-Webb rJR RHP Wil Sellers (2016): upper-80s FB with sink; SL; good CU; 6-1, 180 pounds (2015: 9.28 K/9 – 1.41 BB/9 – 31.2 IP – 2.25 ERA) (2016: 9.12 K/9 – 3.68 BB/9 – 51.1 IP – 3.33 ERA) (2017: 6.21 K/9 – 4.03 BB/9 – 58.0 IP – 5.43 ERA)

George Mason rSO RHP Bryce Nightengale: good FB command; 6-5, 200 pounds (2016: 3.62 K/9 – 7.80 BB/9 – 32.1 IP – 10.86 ERA) (2017: 5.76 K/9 – 5.17 BB/9 – 45.1 IP – 6.95 ERA)

George Mason rSR RHP Tyler Tobin: 92 FB; 5-10, 175 pounds (2015: 6.55 K/9 – 2.45 BB/9 – 22.0 IP – 2.05 ERA) (2017: 8.32 K/9 – 6.76 BB/9 – 17.1 IP – 5.71 ERA)

George Mason SR LHP Ryan Galvin: 6-3, 210 pounds (2017: 8.50 K/9 – 3.50 BB/9 – 18.0 IP – 3.00 ERA

George Mason SR RHP Tyler Zombro: FB with sink; SL; deceptive; 6-1, 190 pounds (2014: 5.36 K/9 – 1.91 BB/9 – 47 IP – 1.91 ERA) (2015: 6.33 K/9 – 1.67 BB/9 – 81.1 IP – 4.22 ERA) (2016: 6.78 K/9 – 1.15 BB/9 – 86.1 IP – 3.75 ERA) (2017: 6.60 K/9 – 1.39 BB/9 – 103.2 IP – 2.78 ERA)

George Washington JR LHP Kevin Hodgson: 6-1, 190 pounds (2015: 7.04 K/9 – 4.30 BB/9 – 22.2 IP – 4.30 ERA) (2017: 9.36 K/9 – 4.68 BB/9 – 17.1 IP – 4.67 ERA)

Georgetown JR RHP Jimmy Swad: 6-0, 185 pounds (2015: 7.20 K/9 – 3.00 BB/9 – 29.2 IP – 3.90 ERA) (2016: 6.49 K/9 – 4.19 BB/9 – 43.0 IP – 6.28 ERA) (2017: 11.70 K/9 – 6.97 BB/9 – 32.1 IP – 2.51 ERA)

Georgetown SR RHP Simon Mathews: low-90s FB with sink; good SL; 6-2, 175 pounds (2015: 6.52 K/9 – 2.33 BB/9 – 58.0 IP – 3.57 ERA) (2016: 5.57 K/9 – 1.70 BB/9 – 95.1 IP – 2.45 ERA) (2017: 8.38 K/9 – 1.68 BB/9 – 91.1 IP – 5.12 ERA)

Georgia Southern SR RHP Landon Hughes: low- to mid-90s FB; good SL; 6-5, 185 pounds (2016: 8.42 K/9 – 2.03 BB/9 – 62.0 IP – 2.47 ERA) (2017: 11.51 K/9 – 3.35 BB/9 – 43.0 IP – 2.51 ERA)

Georgia Tech JR RHP Patrick Wiseman: 88-93 FB, 95 peak; 6-5, 230 pounds

Georgia Tech rSR LHP/OF Jonathan King: 86-89 FB; good 81 CU; good 76-79 SL; deceptive; 6-0, 200 pounds (2013: 7.17 K/9 | 3.13 BB/9 | 4.13 FIP | 69 IP) (2014: 6.00 K/9 – 3.50 BB/9 – 18 IP – 2.00 ERA) (2015: 4.99 K/9 – 2.45 BB/9 – 92.0 IP – 3.82 ERA) (2016: 5.0 IP) (3.1 IP)

Georgia Tech SR LHP Ben Parr: 85-90 FB; CU; SL; good command; 6-3, 185 pounds (2014: 7.20 K/9 – 2.77 BB/9 – 65 IP – 2.63 ERA) (2015: 4.38 K/9 – 5.13 BB/9 – 59.2 IP – 4.53 ERA) (2016: 6.87 K/9 – 3.73 BB/9 – 60.1 IP – 4.18 ERA) (2017: 6.28 K/9 – 6.28 BB/9 – 8.2 IP – 3.12 ERA)

Georgia Tech SR RHP Zac Ryan: 88-92 FB; good 78-80 CB/SL; 6-1, 200 pounds (2014: 8.42 K/9 – 4.65 BB/9 – 30 IP – 4.65 ERA) (2015: 7.56 K/9 – 2.84 BB/9 – 47.2 IP – 3.59 ERA) (2016: 5.14 K/9 – 3.43 BB/9 – 42.0 IP – 7.29 ERA) (2017: 8.22 K/9 – 4.30 BB/9 – 46.0 IP – 3.33 ERA)

Hartford RHP/OF Sebastian DiMauro: 89-92 FB; good CB/SL; plus athlete; 6-0, 200 pounds (2016: 5.14 K/9 – 4.18 BB/9 – 28.0 IP – 4.18 ERA)

Hartford rJR RHP David Drouin: 88-92 FB, 94 peak; above-average mid- to upper-70s CB/SL; average 85 CU; TJ survivor; 6-2, 200 pounds (2014: 5.50 K/9 – 2.00 BB/9 – 36 IP – 3.25 ERA) (2016: 5.86 K/9 – 4.08 BB/9 – 35.1 IP – 3.06 ERA) (2017: 8.33 K/9 – 7.92 BB/9 – 21.2 IP – 13.29 ERA)

Hartford SR RHP Brian Stepniak: 88-92 FB; above-average CU; 6-5, 225 pounds (2015: 6.50 K/9 – 2.50 BB/9 – 18.0 IP – 3.00 ERA) (2016: 5.92 K/9 – 2.37 BB/9 – 7.2 IP – 8.22 ERA) (2017: 6.07 K/9 – 2.58 BB/9 – 59.1 IP – 5.61 ERA)

Hartford SR RHP John LaRossa: 90-94 FB; good SL; good athlete; 6-1, 190 pounds (2016: 7.06 K/9 – 7.65 BB/9 – 30.2 IP – 6.16 ERA) (2017: 9.46 K/9 – 7.50 BB/9 – 27.2 IP – 7.81 ERA)

High Point JR RHP Austin Heinz: 83-85 FB; 6-1, 200 pounds (2016: 5.40 K/9 – 2.40 BB/9 – 15.0 IP – 4.20 ERA) (2017: 8.32 K/9 – 2.60 BB/9 – 17.1 IP – 4.67 ERA)

High Point JR RHP Rion Murrah: 87-91 FB; 6-0, 180 pounds (2017: 10.17 K/9 – 2.98 BB/9 – 36.1 IP – 2.23 ERA)

High Point SR LHP Jeremy Johnson: 5-11, 180 pounds (2016: 8.56 K/9 – 3.42 BB/9 – 26.1 IP – 2.39 ERA) (2017: 6.99 K/9 – 3.73 BB/9 – 38.2 IP – 3.49 ERA)

Holy Cross SR RHP Jon Escobar: 90-94 FB, 96 peak; 72-76 CB; good command; 6-1, 200 pounds (2014: 7.87 K/9 – 8.25 BB/9 – 24 IP – 5.62 ERA) (2016: 12.11 K/9 – 4.50 BB/9 – 26.0 IP – 2.08 ERA) (2017: 14.25 K/9 – 6.75 BB/9 – 12.0 IP – 4.50 ERA)

Houston JR RHP Joey Pulido: 5-9, 170 pounds (2017: 9.31 K/9 – 3.33 BB/9 – 40.2 IP – 3.98 ERA)

Houston rSO LHP Aaron Fletcher: 6-0, 220 pounds (2015: 5.19 K/9 – 2.77 BB/9 – 26.1 IP – 1.38 ERA) (2016: 13.01 K/9 – 0.00 BB/9 – 8.1 IP – 1.08 ERA) (2017: 8.93 K/9 – 2.18 BB/9 – 41.1 IP – 2.40 ERA)

Houston SR LHP John King: 85-91 FB with sink; 76-78 CB; 78-80 SL; CU; 6-2, 215 pounds (2016: 6.41 K/9 – 1.68 BB/9 – 59.0 IP – 3.51 ERA) (2017: 4.44 K/9 – 1.11 BB/9 – 81.0 IP – 3.11 ERA)

Illinois-Chicago SR RHP Connor Ryan: 94 FB; 6-1, 175 pounds (2015: 6.67 K/9 – 4.67 BB/9 – 27.1 IP – 5.00 ERA) (2016: 5.81 K/9 – 3.38 BB/9 – 66.2 IP – 3.78 ERA) (2017: 9.31 K/9 – 1.55 BB/9 – 29.0 IP – 3.10 ERA)

Indiana JR LHP BJ Sabol: 6-1, 200 pounds (2016: 12.20 K/9 – 3.05 BB/9 – 23.2 IP – 3.42 ERA) (2017: 8.49 K/9 – 2.01 BB/9 – 40.1 IP – 4.69 ERA)

Indiana JR RHP Brian Hobbie: 88-92 FB with sink, 94 peak; average to above-average upper-70s to low-80s SL; above-average mid- to upper-70s CU; 6-4, 225 pounds (2015: 9.00 K/9 – 2.84 BB/9 – 18.2 IP – 6.16 ERA) (2016: 3.14 K/9 – 5.23 BB/9 – 8.2 IP – 2.08 ERA) (2017: 5.10 K/9 – 1.93 BB/9 – 65.1 IP – 6.61 ERA)

Indiana JR RHP Kade Kryzsko: 6-2, 185 pounds (2017: 8.54 K/9 – 1.78 BB/9 – 25.1 IP – 3.91 ERA)

Indiana rJR LHP Austin Foote: 86-87 FB; good 78-80 SL; 75 CB; 6-3, 180 pounds (2015: 13.00 K/9 – 5.00 BB/9 – 17.2 IP – 4.50 ERA) (2017: 9.50 K/9 – 3.00 BB/9 – 18.0 IP – 5.50 ERA)

Indiana SO RHP/1B Paul Milto: 89-93 FB; good SL; CU; 6-3, 240 pounds (2016: 9.14 K/9 – 4.06 BB/9 – 26.2 IP – 3.38 ERA) (2017: 7.50 K/9 – 2.31 BB/9 – 78.0 IP – 3.92 ERA)

Indiana SR RHP Luke Stephenson: low-90s FB; Vanderbilt transfer; 6-2, 200 pounds (2016: 5.10 K/9 – 0.60 BB/9 – 30.0 IP – 4.50 ERA) (2017: 5.42 K/9 – 1.63 BB/9 – 16.2 IP – 5.94 ERA)

Iowa JR RHP Nick Gallagher: 88-92 FB, 93 peak; above-average 85 SL; CU; 6-3, 200 pounds (2015: 7.29 K/9 – 3.00 BB/9 – 20.2 IP – 2.14 ERA) (2016: 8.43 K/9 – 3.14 BB/9 – 63.0 IP – 2.57 ERA) (2017: 8.19 K/9 – 2.35 BB/9 – 95.2 IP – 3.48 ERA)

Iowa JR RHP Nick Nelsen: 6-2, 180 pounds (2016: 8.60 K/9 – 5.29 BB/9 – 13.2 IP – 2.63 ERA) (2017: 6.36 K/9 – 3.18 BB/9 – 28.1 IP – 6.35 ERA)

Iowa rJR RHP CJ Eldred: 86-90 FB; 77 CB; Indiana transfer; 6-1, 220 pounds (2016: 6.01 K/9 – 2.39 BB/9 – 94.1 IP – 3.43 ERA) (6.0 IP)

Iowa rSR LHP Ryan Erickson: 87-92 FB; good low-80s cut-SL (80-81); CU; mid-70s CB; 6-3, 200 pounds (2015: 5.79 K/9 – 4.29 BB/9 – 42.0 IP – 2.79 ERA) (2016: 4.73 K/9 – 4.54 BB/9 – 47.2 IP – 4.15 ERA) (2017: 5.76 K/9 – 3.84 BB/9 – 75.0 IP – 3.00 ERA)

Iowa rSR RHP/SS Josh Martsching: 88-90 FB; good SL; 6-2, 210 pounds (2013: 6.29 K/9 | 3.67 BB/9 | 4.39 FIP | 34.1 IP) (2015: 5.50 K/9 – 5.00 BB/9 – 18.1 IP – 3.50 ERA) (2016: 7.74 K/9 – 4.35 BB/9 – 18.2 IP – 2.41 ERA) (2017: 9.00 K/9 – 1.96 BB/9 – 46.0 IP – 2.54 ERA)

Iowa SR RHP Drake Robison: Mississippi transfer; 6-1, 165 pounds (2017: 8.85 K/9 – 4.42 BB/9 – 59.0 IP – 6.10 ERA)

Jacksonville JR LHP Matt Meyer: 6-1, 200 pounds (2017: 9.68 K/9 – 3.83 BB/9 – 40.0 IP – 2.03 ERA)

Jacksonville JR RHP Spencer Stockton: 89 FB; good CU; breaking ball; 6-3, 210 pounds (2015: 4.17 K/9 – 3.91 BB/9 – 68.2 IP – 4.83 ERA) (2016: 5.36 K/9 – 2.38 BB/9 – 75.2 IP – 3.21 ERA) (2017: 9.54 K/9 – 1.87 BB/9 – 38.2 IP – 2.33 ERA)

Jacksonville rJR RHP Shane Wise: 6-2, 190 pounds (2015: 9.26 K/9 – 5.03 BB/9 – 34.0 IP – 6.35 ERA) (2016: 8.67 K/9 – 5.42 BB/9 – 16.2 IP – 3.78 ERA) (2017: 8.78 K/9 – 5.87 BB/9 – 27.2 IP – 4.23 ERA)

Jacksonville rSR LHP Casey Kulina: 5-8, 175 pounds (2016: 7.94 K/9 – 5.03 BB/9 – 34.0 IP – 3.71 ERA) (2017: 8.01 K/9 – 3.49 BB/9 – 87.2 IP – 2.46 ERA)

Jacksonville SR RHP Nathan Disch: 88-92 FB; 6-1, 190 pounds (2014: 8.68 K/9 – 6.75 BB/9 – 28 IP – 6.43 ERA) (2015: 7.45 K/9 – 3.57 BB/9 – 58.1 IP – 5.12 ERA) (2016: 6.62 K/9 – 2.56 BB/9 – 84.1 IP – 3.74 ERA) (2017: 8.28 K/9 – 5.22 BB/9 – 29.1 IP – 6.44 ERA)

Kansas JR LHP Chase Kaplan: 86-90 FB; good CB; 6-6, 220 pounds (2017: 4.44 K/9 – 5.25 BB/9 – 22.1 IP – 3.22 ERA)

Kansas JR LHP Jeider Rincon: 88-90 FB; 5-11, 200 pounds (2017: 7.95 K/9 – 6.04 BB/9 – 28.1 IP – 7.94 ERA)

Kansas JR LHP Taylor Turski: 87-89 FB; 79-81 SL; CU; CB; 5-9, 180 pounds (2017: 8.24 K/9 – 3.88 BB/9 – 74.1 IP – 3.51 ERA)

Kansas JR RHP Ryan Ralston: 94 peak; 6-4, 215 pounds (2015: 9.00 K/9 – 20.25 BB/9 – 8.1 IP – 13.50 ERA)

Kansas rJR RHP Sean Rackoski: 88-94 FB, 96 peak; mid-80s SL; CB; CU; 6-7, 210 pounds (2015: 5.80 K/9 – 4.42 BB/9 – 58.2 IP – 6.56 ERA) (2017: 6.34 K/9 – 4.08 BB/9 – 59.2 IP – 4.68 ERA)

Kansas rSO RHP Zach Leban: 90-94 FB; 6-3, 235 pounds (2017: 8.26 K/9 – 3.13 BB/9 – 40.1 IP – 3.57 ERA)

Kansas SR RHP Stephen Villines: upper-80s FB; sidearm delivery; 6-2, 175 pounds (2014: 4.31 K/9 – 1.69 BB/9 – 48 IP – 1.50 ERA) (2015: 9.51 K/9 – 1.70 BB/9 – 53.0 IP – 3.40 ERA) (2016: 8.36 K/9 – 2.85 BB/9 – 50.2 IP – 2.13 ERA) (2017: 11.22 K/9 – 1.04 BB/9 – 43.1 IP – 2.70 ERA)

Kansas State JR RHP Justin Heskett: 87-89 FB; good command; deceptive; (2017: 5.64 K/9 – 3.24 BB/9 – 75.0 IP – 4.80 ERA)

Kansas State rSR RHP Colton Kalmus: 86-91 FB; SL; really good CU; 6-2, 200 pounds (2015: 5.46 K/9 – 2.95 BB/9 – 61.0 IP – 4.13 ERA) (2016: 8.88 K/9 – 5.04 BB/9 – 44.2 IP – 5.24 ERA) (2017: 11.35 K/9 – 8.61 BB/9 – 23.0 IP – 9.39 ERA)

Kansas State SR LHP Jordan Floyd: 87-92 FB with plus sink, 94 peak; plus CU; good SL; deceptive; good athlete; FAVORITE; 6-2, 250 pounds (2015: 3.83 K/9 – 3.45 BB/9 – 46.2 IP – 3.45 ERA) (2016: 7.24 K/9 – 3.14 BB/9 – 37.1 IP – 4.10 ERA) (2017: 8.91 K/9 – 4.16 BB/9 – 30.1 IP – 5.04 ERA)

Kansas State SR LHP Parker Rigler: good CU; 6-0, 200 pounds (2016: 8.50 K/9 – 3.03 BB/9 – 77.1 IP – 4.89 ERA) (2017: 6.04 K/9 – 5.21 BB/9 – 76.0 IP – 3.67 ERA)

Kansas State SR RHP Nick Jones: 5-11, 180 pounds (2016: 5.97 K/9 – 3.21 BB/9 – 19.2 IP – 6.41 ERA) (2017: 6.69 K/9 – 3.34 BB/9 – 29.2 IP – 6.07 ERA)

Kennesaw State JR RHP AJ Moore: 88-92 FB, 94 peak; average 86 SL; average 79-81 CU; average 77-80 CB; 6-4, 200 pounds (2015: 9.47 K/9 – 5.84 BB/9 – 57.0 IP – 5.05 ERA) (2016: 9.22 K/9 – 3.84 BB/9 – 70.1 IP – 4.73 ERA) (2017: 7.25 K/9 – 4.50 BB/9 – 72.0 IP – 6.13 ERA)

Kennesaw State rSO RHP Brian Exley: 6-1, 180 pounds (2016: 6.99 K/9 – 1.75 BB/9 – 20.2 IP – 5.23 ERA) (2017: 10.20 K/9 – 3.60 BB/9 – 15.0 IP – 3.60 ERA)

Kennesaw State rSR RHP Brock Turner: 6-2, 175 pounds (2015: 12.75 K/9 – 9.00 BB/9 – 12.1 IP – 6.00 ERA) (2016: 8.46 K/9 – 8.46 BB/9 – 26.2 IP – 5.40 ERA) (2017: 13.85 K/9 – 9.23 BB/9 – 27.1 IP – 8.56 ERA)

Kennesaw State SR LHP Mason Ward: 6-4, 180 pounds (2015: 9.00 K/9 – 5.00 BB/9 – 17.2 IP – 8.50 ERA) (2016: 6.24 K/9 – 2.46 BB/9 – 47.2 IP – 4.34 ERA) (2017: 7.26 K/9 – 2.54 BB/9 – 49.2 IP – 3.26 ERA)

Kennesaw State SR RHP Erich Stahl: 92 peak; 5-9, 175 pounds (2016: 8.33 K/9 – 6.33 BB/9 – 27.0 IP – 3.67 ERA) (2017: 9.15 K/9 – 4.19 BB/9 – 23.2 IP – 5.32 ERA)

Kennesaw State SR RHP Gabe Friese: 88-92 FB, 93 peak; good CB; low-80s CU; 6-2, 185 pounds (2014: 5.05 K/9 – 1.85 BB/9 – 73 IP – 3.21 ERA) (2015: 6.09 K/9 – 3.44 BB/9 – 68.0 IP – 3.57 ERA) (2016: 7.59 K/9 – 2.99 BB/9 – 72.1 IP – 4.35 ERA) (2017: 7.33 K/9 – 4.17 BB/9 – 54.0 IP – 4.33 ERA)

La Salle rSR LHP Luke Reilly: upper-80s FB; good CU; TJ survivor; 6-3, 200 pounds (2015: 9.16 K/9 – 2.13 BB/9 – 54.2 IP – 4.25 ERA) (2016: 7.59 K/9 – 2.43 BB/9 – 59.1 IP – 3.49 ERA) (2017: 8.49 K/9 – 2.76 BB/9 – 81.2 IP – 3.75 ERA)

La Salle SR LHP Jorge Jimenez: 88-92 FB; 6-2, 200 pounds (2015: 10.80 K/9 – 3.60 BB/9 – 10.1 IP – 1.80 ERA) (2016: 9.33 K/9 – 5.33 BB/9 – 27.0 IP – 9.33 ERA) (2017: 13.85 K/9 – 3.78 BB/9 – 28.2 IP – 6.59 ERA)

Liberty JR LHP Vinny Tarantola: 83-84 FB; 76-78 CB/SL; 5-10, 190 pounds (2017: 6.95 K/9 – 7.77 BB/9 – 22.0 IP – 5.73 ERA)

Liberty rJR RHP Jackson Bertsch: 88-92 FB, 94 peak; 6-3, 230 pounds (2017: 8.26 K/9 – 2.93 BB/9 – 52.1 IP – 6.71 ERA)

Liberty rSO RHP Zach Clinton: good command; 6-2, 185 pounds (2017: 6.77 K/9 – 4.74 BB/9 – 26.2 IP – 3.38 ERA)

Liberty SR LHP Michael Stafford: 86-90 FB; good CU; 71-75 CB with upside; 6-0, 190 pounds (2015: 10.49 K/9 – 5.09 BB/9 – 28.1 IP – 5.72 ERA) (2016: 9.34 K/9 – 13.58 BB/9 – 10.2 IP – 13.50 ERA) (6.0 IP)

Liberty SR RHP Caleb Evans: 88-92 FB; good 80-84 SL; 6-8, 220 pounds (2016: 6.62 K/9 – 8.60 BB/9 – 13.2 IP – 9.88 ERA) (2017: 7.54 K/9 – 4.34 BB/9 – 68.0 IP – 4.10 ERA)

Liberty SR RHP Cody Gamble: 83-84 FB; 72-73 CB; cut-SL; good deception; 6-1, 170 pounds (2016: 9.41 K/9 – 5.29 BB/9 – 15.1 IP – 6.46 ERA) (2017: 8.73 K/9 – 1.91 BB/9 – 33.0 IP – 2.45 ERA)

Liberty SR RHP Evan Mitchell: 87-89 FB; 80-82 SL; 6-0, 180 pounds (2016: 5.64 K/9 – 3.84 BB/9 – 75.0 IP – 3.96 ERA) (2017: 5.99 K/9 – 4.65 BB/9 – 73.2 IP – 2.93 ERA)

Liberty SR RHP Shane Quarterley: 84-89 FB; good 80-81 SL, leans on it; 6-0, 225 pounds (2016: 6.00 K/9 – 3.94 BB/9 – 48.0 IP – 3.38 ERA) (2017: 7.64 K/9 – 2.05 BB/9 – 48.1 IP – 2.79 ERA)

Liberty SR RHP Zander Clouse: 86-90 FB; CB; CU; 6-2, 190 pounds (2016: 5.37 K/9 – 5.05 BB/9 – 57.0 IP – 4.58 ERA) (2017: 6.62 K/9 – 2.91 BB/9 – 34.0 IP – 6.62 ERA)

Liberty SR RHP/2B Eric Grabowski: 86-88 FB; 77-80 SL; CU; good hit tool; RHH; 6-0, 180 pounds (2016: .259/.335/.401 – 16 BB/30 K – 1/1 SB – 147 AB) (2016: 9.95 K/9 – 3.79 BB/9 – 19.0 IP – 6.63 ERA) (2017: .276/.394/.412 – 28 BB/38 K – 2/2 SB – 170 AB) (2017: 6.95 K/9 – 4.09 BB/9 – 22.0 IP – 8.18 ERA)

Lipscomb JR RHP Jeffrey Passantino: 84-90 FB with sink, 91 peak; above-average to plus 79-82 CU; 72-75 CB; 74 SL; 5-9, 225 pounds (2015: 8.60 K/9 – 1.88 BB/9 – 67.0 IP – 2.69 ERA) (2016: 7.53 K/9 – 1.10 BB/9 – 98.0 IP – 3.40 ERA) (2017: 8.91 K/9 – 0.84 BB/9 – 96.0 IP – 3.09 ERA)

Lipscomb rSO RHP Kyle Kemp: 91 FB; 6-2, 225 pounds (2016: 6.06 K/9 – 4.90 BB/9 – 38.2 IP – 5.35 ERA) (2017: 10.29 K/9 – 5.27 BB/9 – 37.2 IP – 5.02 ERA)

Lipscomb rSR RHP Dalton Curtis: 92-94 FB; 6-1, 200 pounds (2014: 7.43 K/9 – 7.04 BB/9 – 23 IP – 4.30 ERA) (2015: 12.71 K/9 – 4.24 BB/9 – 16.2 IP – 3.18 ERA) (2016: 13.50 K/9 – 10.80 BB/9 – 10.0 IP – 8.10 ERA) (3.1 IP)

Lipscomb rSR RHP Denton Norman: TJ survivor; 6-3, 175 pounds (2014: 5.90 K/9 – 3.41 BB/9 – 86 IP – 3.41 ERA) (2015: 5.11 K/9 – 2.43 BB/9 – 36.2 IP – 4.86 ERA) (2017: 8.27 K/9 – 2.76 BB/9 – 49.0 IP – 2.02 ERA)

Lipscomb SR LHP John Pryor: 6-2, 200 pounds (2014: 6.95 K/9 – 5.73 BB/9 – 44 IP – 4.70 ERA) (2015: 5.59 K/9 – 3.41 BB/9 – 29.1 IP – 4.97 ERA) (2016: 9.09 K/9 – 6.06 BB/9 – 41.2 IP – 7.34 ERA) (2017: 7.93 K/9 – 6.30 BB/9 – 38.2 IP – 6.98 ERA)

Longwood JR LHP Michael Catlin: 6-5, 220 pounds (2015: 7.59 K/9 – 4.78 BB/9 – 32.0 IP – 6.47 ERA) (2016: 5.47 K/9 – 3.00 BB/9 – 51.0 IP – 3.00 ERA) (2017: 9.35 K/9 – 4.16 BB/9 – 43.1 IP – 4.15 ERA)

Longwood JR RHP Zach Potojecki: 5-11, 220 pounds (2015: 8.00 K/9 – 3.00 BB/9 – 17.2 IP – 4.50 ERA) (2016: 6.19 K/9 – 4.50 BB/9 – 16.0 IP – 7.31 ERA) (2017: 11.71 K/9 – 3.86 BB/9 – 63.0 IP – 4.57 ERA)

Longwood rJR RHP Mitchell Kuebbing: 88-92 FB; SL/CB flashes plus; CU flashes plus; 6-4, 185 pounds (2014: 6.00 K/9 – 4.67 BB/9 – 53 IP – 3.83 ERA) (2015: 10.16 K/9 – 5.52 BB/9 – 30.2 IP – 6.68 ERA)

Longwood SR RHP Cody Wager: 6-3, 200 pounds (2016: 7.14 K/9 – 3.41 BB/9 – 29.0 IP – 5.59 ERA) (2017: 10.73 K/9 – 2.48 BB/9 – 76.1 IP – 3.54 ERA)

Longwood SR RHP Devin Gould: 88-92 FB, 94-95 peak; average 80-82 SL, above-average upside; 6-3, 185 pounds (2014: 9.88 K/9 – 4.39 BB/9 – 41 IP – 3.73 ERA) (2015: 9.55 K/9 – 7.91 BB/9 – 33.0 IP – 5.45 ERA) (2016: 9.31 K/9 – 5.28 BB/9 – 29.0 IP – 3.10 ERA) (2017: 9.60 K/9 – 5.51 BB/9 – 50.2 IP – 5.33 ERA)

Longwood SR RHP Tyler Wirsu: 6-3, 230 pounds (2016: 6.15 K/9 – 6.59 BB/9 – 41.0 IP – 5.49 ERA) (2017: 8.57 K/9 – 7.23 BB/9 – 33.2 IP – 8.02 ERA)

Louisiana JR LHP Gunner Leger: 83-89 FB; good 70-78 CU; 69-75 CB; good 76-81 cut-SL; plus command; deceptive; 6-3, 200 pounds (2015: 6.87 K/9 – 1.58 BB/9 – 114.1 IP – 3.00 ERA) (2016: 7.96 K/9 – 2.36 BB/9 – 91.2 IP – 2.26 ERA) (2017: 8.28 K/9 – 2.37 BB/9 – 91.1 IP – 1.97 ERA)

Louisiana Tech JR RHP Kent Hasler: 88-92 FB, 94 peak; good SL; good CU; good CB; 5-11, 190 pounds (2017: 8.63 K/9 – 2.72 BB/9 – 56.1 IP – 3.99 ERA)

Louisiana Tech SR RHP Nate Harris: 85-90 FB with sink; plus 79-82 SL; CB; CU; 6-0, 180 pounds (2016: 9.59 K/9 – 2.80 BB/9 – 67.2 IP – 2.93 ERA) (2017: 9.04 K/9 – 1.06 BB/9 – 93.2 IP – 2.31 ERA)

Louisville JR LHP Rabon Martin: 86-90 FB; 77-79 CB/SL; 6-0, 185 pounds (2017: 7.13 K/9 – 3.75 BB/9 – 24.0 IP – 4.88 ERA)

Louisville JR RHP Chandler Dale: 6-3, 200 pounds (2017: 7.88 K/9 – 5.63 BB/9 – 8.0 IP – 0.00 ERA)

Louisville SR RHP Jake Sparger: 87-90 FB with sink, 92 peak; SL; CU; 6-5, 200 pounds (2014: 5.20 K/9 – 3.20 BB/9 – 45 IP – 3.20 ERA) (2015: 4.76 K/9 – 2.65 BB/9 – 17.1 IP – 2.12 ERA) (2016: 9.79 K/9 – 4.20 BB/9 – 19.1 IP – 5.12 ERA) (2017: 6.75 K/9 – 1.93 BB/9 – 28.0 IP – 3.86 ERA)

Louisville SR RHP Shane Hummel: good 75-76 CU; 6-0, 200 pounds (2016: 4.84 K/9 – 2.28 BB/9 – 31.2 IP – 1.99 ERA) (2017: 7.50 K/9 – 1.15 BB/9 – 15.2 IP – 4.60 ERA)

Loyola Marymount rJR RHP Harrison Simon: 88-94 FB, 96 peak; 6-3, 200 pounds (2016: 7.68 K/9 – 5.53 BB/9 – 29.1 IP – 3.68 ERA) (2017: 10.07 K/9 – 3.78 BB/9 – 14.1 IP – 2.51 ERA)

Maine JR RHP Chris Murphy: 88-92 FB; good SL; CU; 6-5, 270 pounds (2016: 11.68 K/9 – 9.74 BB/9 – 41.2 IP – 6.05 ERA) (2017: 6.35 K/9 – 11.54 BB/9 – 15.2 IP – 8.04 ERA)

Maine JR RHP John Arel: 86-90 FB, 92 peak; above-average SL; 6-7, 275 pounds (2016: 9.20 K/9 – 2.39 BB/9 – 75.1 IP – 3.94 ERA) (2017: 10.57 K/9 – 7.83 BB/9 – 23.0 IP – 12.13 ERA)

Maine JR RHP Justin Courtney: 86-91 FB; good cutter; good breaking ball; good CU; 6-5, 225 pounds (2015: 4.75 K/9 – 3.38 BB/9 – 72.1 IP – 3.25 ERA) (2016: 6.14 K/9 – 2.45 BB/9 – 44.0 IP – 4.30 ERA) (2017: 6.91 K/9 – 3.40 BB/9 – 87.1 IP – 3.92 ERA)

Maine SR RHP Jeff Gelinas: 87-93 FB; 6-4, 200 pounds (2014: 6.18 K/9 – 4.24 BB/9 – 51 IP – 3.88 ERA) (2015: 7.91 K/9 – 6.27 BB/9 – 32.2 IP – 5.45 ERA) (2016: 3.48 K/9 – 3.48 BB/9 – 20.2 IP – 9.15 ERA) (2017: 10.44 K/9 – 8.29 BB/9 – 29.1 IP – 1.23 ERA)

Manhattan JR LHP Tom Cosgrove: 86-90 FB, 92 peak; above-average 75-79 CB; 80-82 CU; 6-2, 190 pounds (2015: 6.55 K/9 – 2.95 BB/9 – 54.2 IP – 4.91 ERA) (2016: 8.00 K/9 – 3.10 BB/9 – 90.0 IP – 3.70 ERA) (2017: 11.21 K/9 – 3.74 BB/9 – 84.1 IP – 4.38 ERA)

Marist JR LHP Mike Coss: 6-0, 240 pounds (2016: 7.81 K/9 – 1.63 BB/9 – 55.1 IP – 3.58 ERA) (2017: 10.33 K/9 – 4.43 BB/9 – 36.2 IP – 5.65 ERA)

Marist JR LHP Tony Romanelli: Wake Forest transfer; 6-3, 210 pounds (2016: 7.45 K/9 – 5.11 BB/9 – 42.1 IP – 4.04 ERA) (2017: 10.17 K/9 – 3.25 BB/9 – 41.2 IP – 3.24 ERA)

Marist rJR RHP Scott Boches: low-90s FB; TJ survivor; 6-4, 200 pounds (2014: 5.09 K/9 – 3.91 BB/9 – 68 IP – 4.70 ERA) (2016: 6.03 K/9 – 1.45 BB/9 – 37.1 IP – 6.75 ERA) (2017: 8.90 K/9 – 2.93 BB/9 – 86.0 IP – 2.72 ERA)

Maryland JR RHP Ryan Hill: 6-1, 235 pounds (2017: 10.62 K/9 – 4.83 BB/9 – 46.2 IP – 5.01 ERA)

Maryland JR RHP Taylor Bloom: 84-90 FB with sink, 91 peak; plus 75-84 CU; usable 74-75 SL; plus FB command; plus control; 6-0, 200 pounds (2015: 7.41 K/9 – 3.18 BB/9 – 33.2 IP – 3.97 ERA) (2016: 5.28 K/9 – 0.79 BB/9 – 102.1 IP – 2.46 ERA) (2017: 5.34 K/9 – 2.52 BB/9 – 89.1 IP – 3.83 ERA)

Maryland JR RHP/OF Jamal Wade: 88-91 FB; good CB/SL; power upside; 6-0, 200 pounds (2015: .231/.327/.451 – 6 BB/29 K – 0/0 SB – 91 AB) (2016: .111/.200/.111 – 1 BB/11 K – 0/1 SB – 27 AB) (2017: 15.15 K/9 – 5.97 BB/9 – 16.2 IP – 5.40 ERA)

Maryland rJR RHP Ryan Selmer: 86-92 FB with sink, 93 peak; mid-80s CU; good 78-85 SL; 6-8, 220 pounds (2015: 3.17 K/9 – 2.67 BB/9 – 53.2 IP – 2.17 ERA) (2016: 6.03 K/9 – 3.62 BB/9 – 37.1 IP – 4.34 ERA) (2017: 5.67 K/9 – 2.62 BB/9 – 41.1 IP – 3.05 ERA)

Maryland rSR RHP Jared Price: 87-95 FB, 97 peak; plus 78-84 SL/CB, more of a SL; much improved CU; 2017: 88-92 FB, 94 peak; 6-3, 240 pounds (2013: 12.58 K/9 | 5.18 BB/9 | 2.91 FIP | 24.1 IP) (2014: 9.62 K/9 – 6.52 BB/9 – 29 IP – 6.83 ERA) (2015: 11.25 K/9 – 9.00 BB/9 – 8.1 IP – 6.75 ERA) (2017: 10.30 K/9 – 3.43 BB/9 – 23.2 IP – 3.04 ERA)

Maryland SR LHP Tayler Stiles: 88-92 FB, 93 peak; SL; CU; 6-2, 225 pounds (2014: 6.51 K/9 – 2.68 BB/9 – 46 IP – 4.02 ERA) (2015: 8.54 K/9 – 1.85 BB/9 – 39.0 IP – 3.46 ERA) (2016: 5.56 K/9 – 3.03 BB/9 – 35.2 IP – 6.56 ERA) (2017: 9.19 K/9 – 2.16 BB/9 – 33.1 IP – 4.05 ERA)

Maryland SR RHP Mike Rescigno: 88-94 FB, 96-97 peak; average 76-81 CB; 80-83 SL; 80-81 CU; good athlete; 6-1, 230 pounds (2016: 10.73 K/9 – 5.13 BB/9 – 19.1 IP – 5.59 ERA) (2017: 9.76 K/9 – 3.25 BB/9 – 16.2 IP – 5.40 ERA)

Massachusetts JR RHP Kevin Hassett: 88-91 FB; 6-1, 190 pounds (2015: 6.55 K/9 – 4.91 BB/9 – 10.2 IP – 6.55 ERA) (2016: 5.67 K/9 – 5.67 BB/9 – 27.0 IP – 4.33 ERA) (2017: 6.00 K/9 – 6.90 BB/9 – 30.0 IP – 6.60 ERA)

Massachusetts SR RHP Ryan Moloney: 86-89 FB; 6-2, 200 pounds (2014: 5.80 K/9 – 2.20 BB/9 – 44 IP – 6.60 ERA) (2015: 4.50 K/9 – 3.66 BB/9 – 63.2 IP – 4.50 ERA) (2016: 5.30 K/9 – 2.97 BB/9 – 69.2 IP – 3.49 ERA) (2017: 5.29 K/9 – 3.53 BB/9 – 15.1 IP – 8.22 ERA)

Massachusetts SR RHP/1B Mike Geannelis: upper-80s FB; good SL; power upside; 6-4, 215 pounds (2014: .347/.398/.463 – 8 BB/27 K – 0/1 SB – 95 AB) (2014: 4.80 K/9 – 2.70 BB/9 – 29 IP – 4.80 ERA) (2015: 7.20 K/9 – 3.00 BB/9 – 14.2 IP – 1.80 ERA) (2015: .254/.341/.351 – 15 BB/38 K – 0/0 SB – 114 AB) (2016: 9.00 K/9 – 2.48 BB/9 – 29.0 IP – 5.59 ERA) (2016: .277/.360/.362 – 12 BB/23 K – 1/1 SB – 94 AB) (2017: 6.95 K/9 – 1.91 BB/9 – 89.1 IP – 4.13 ERA)

Memphis JR LHP Drew Crosby: 88-92 FB; upper-70s CB/SL; CU; 6-0, 200 pounds (2016: 9.53 K/9 – 5.29 BB/9 – 34.0 IP – 6.88 ERA) (2017: 7.03 K/9 – 3.31 BB/9 – 87.0 IP – 5.48 ERA)

Memphis JR LHP Taylor Bobo: 5-7, 160 pounds (2017: 7.11 K/9 – 5.68 BB/9 – 19.0 IP – 5.21 ERA)

Memphis rSO RHP Blake Bennett: 6-2, 200 pounds (2017: 7.84 K/9 – 4.55 BB/9 – 35.2 IP – 3.79 ERA)

Mercer County JC SO RHP Denny Brady: 90-94 FB; average SL; CU; East Carolina transfer; 6-2, 210 pounds (2016: 9.51 K/9 – 5.12 BB/9 – 12.1 IP – 8.76 ERA) (2017: 12.59 K/9 – 1.07 BB/9 – 84.1 IP – 0.96 ERA)

Miami JR LHP Jeb Bargfeldt: 85-90 FB; good CU; CB; Wichita State transfer; 6-0, 175 pounds (2017: 6.31 K/9 – 3.00 BB/9 – 87.0 IP – 2.28 ERA)

Miami JR LHP Michael Mediavilla: 87-91 FB; CB/SL; really good 75-80 CU; deceptive; 6-5, 225 pounds (2015: 11.47 K/9 – 4.11 BB/9 – 41.2 IP – 1.94 ERA) (2016: 7.41 K/9 – 3.75 BB/9 – 103.1 IP – 3.40 ERA) (2017: 8.32 K/9 – 5.94 BB/9 – 60.2 IP – 4.45 ERA)

Miami JR RHP Jesse Lepore: 85-92 FB; good 74-76 CB/SL; good 77-78 CU; 6-4, 215 pounds (2015: 6.43 K/9 – 4.50 BB/9 – 14.0 IP – 1.93 ERA) (2016: 6.97 K/9 – 3.42 BB/9 – 73.2 IP – 2.20 ERA) (2017: 7.30 K/9 – 4.04 BB/9 – 69.0 IP – 4.83 ERA)

Miami rJR RHP Cooper Hammond: TJ 5/16; 78-82 sinkers all day; SL; submarine delivery; mid-60s breaking ball; Chad Bradford 2.0; 6-2, 200 pounds (2014: 9.51 K/9 – 2.83 BB/9 – 35 IP – 2.31 ERA) (2015: 6.75 K/9 – 2.03 BB/9 – 40.0 IP – 2.25 ERA) (2016: 10.38 K/9 – 0.00 BB/9 – 5.2 IP – 3.18 ERA) (4.1 IP)

Miami rSO RHP Keven Pimentel: 88-92 FB, 94 peak; good CU; low-80s SL/CB flashes plus; 6-3, 225 pounds (2016: 5.25 K/9 – 3.41 BB/9 – 34.1 IP – 3.67 ERA) (2017: 7.73 K/9 – 5.41 BB/9 – 23.1 IP – 5.40 ERA)

Miami rSR RHP Enrique Sosa: out in 2016 (shoulder); 88-92 FB with sink; good low-80s CB; CU; SL; 5-10, 180 pounds (2014: 8.40 K/9 – 6.60 BB/9 – 15 IP – 7.20 ERA) (2015: 7.62 K/9 – 3.45 BB/9 – 75.2 IP – 4.04 ERA)

Michigan JR LHP Austin Batka: 5-11, 180 pounds (2017: 12.56 K/9 – 4.19 BB/9 – 8.2 IP – 1.04 ERA)

Michigan JR RHP Alec Rennard: 88-91 FB; 78-82 SL; deceptive; good command; 6-3, 210 pounds (2017: 9.00 K/9 – 2.08 BB/9 – 65.0 IP – 4.43 ERA)

Michigan JR RHP Bryan Pall: 87-92 FB with plus sink; above-average to plus 81-86 SL/CB; 6-1, 215 pounds (2015: 8.45 K/9 – 2.73 BB/9 – 33.1 IP – 3.00 ERA) (2.2 IP)

Michigan JR RHP Jayce Vancena: 88-92 FB, 94 peak; CB with upside; CU; 6-5, 225 pounds (2015: 4.30 K/9 – 3.27 BB/9 – 44.0 IP – 3.68 ERA) (2017: 6.46 K/9 – 0.92 BB/9 – 39.0 IP – 3.00 ERA)

Michigan rSO LHP Grant Reuss: 90-91 FB; 6-5, 225 pounds (2017: 15.00 K/9 – 8.18 BB/9 – 6.2 IP – 2.70 ERA)

Michigan rSO LHP Michael Hendrickson: 85-90 FB; average 80-81 CU; 72-75 CB, average upside; good 82-83 SL; 6-3, 200 pounds (2015: 9.36 K/9 – 5.76 BB/9 – 24.2 IP – 4.68 ERA) (2017: 8.37 K/9 – 3.82 BB/9 – 75.1 IP – 4.06 ERA)

Michigan SR RHP Keith Lehmann: FB with sink; SL; 6-1, 185 pounds (2014: 5.84 K/9 – 2.19 BB/9 – 49.1 IP – 2.92 ERA) (2015: 7.55 K/9 – 4.06 BB/9 – 31.1 IP – 5.52 ERA) (2016: 9.23 K/9 – 4.29 BB/9 – 27.1 IP – 6.26 ERA) (2017: 8.67 K/9 – 4.34 BB/9 – 8.1 IP – 3.24 ERA)

Michigan SR RHP Mac Lozer: 88-91 FB; above-average to plus 82-84 SL; 6-1, 200 pounds (2014: 8.82 K/9 – 4.96 BB/9 – 16.1 IP – 2.76 ERA) (2015: 11.40 K/9 – 7.80 BB/9 – 15.0 IP – 3.60 ERA) (2016: 10.42 K/9 – 6.16 BB/9 – 19.0 IP – 2.37 ERA) (2017: 12.33 K/9 – 3.00 BB/9 – 27.0 IP – 1.00 ERA)

Michigan SR RHP/SS Hector Gutierrez: 92 FB; 6-0, 175 pounds (2014: .195/.214/.195 – 1 BB/11 K – 0/2 SB – 41 AB) (2015: .250/.382/.286 – 6 BB/11 K – 1/1 SB – 28 AB)

Michigan State JR LHP Keegan Baar: 87-92 FB; SL; CU; 6-4, 210 pounds (2015: 7.41 K/9 – 2.12 BB/9 – 17.1 IP – 2.12 ERA) (2016: 5.32 K/9 – 2.77 BB/9 – 42.1 IP – 2.55 ERA) (2017: 4.39 K/9 – 3.66 BB/9 – 12.1 IP – 5.11 ERA)

Michigan State JR RHP Andrew Gonzalez: 85-91 FB with sink; SL; CB; 6-2, 200 pounds (2015: 5.11 K/9 – 2.19 BB/9 – 37.0 IP – 3.41 ERA) (2016: 6.32 K/9 – 3.00 BB/9 – 57.0 IP – 2.84 ERA) (2017: 3.80 K/9 – 2.40 BB/9 – 45.0 IP – 5.00 ERA)

Michigan State rJR RHP Ethan Landon: 87-92 FB with plus sink, 93 peak; average 76-80 SL, leans on it; 80 CU with average upside; Kansas State transfer; deceptive; 6-5, 215 pounds (2016: 6.25 K/9 – 3.18 BB/9 – 85.0 IP – 2.75 ERA) (2017: 6.30 K/9 – 3.89 BB/9 – 48.2 IP – 6.29 ERA)

Michigan State rJR RHP Jake Lowery: 88-93 FB, 95 peak; good SL; out in 2015 (TJ); 6-3, 235 pounds (2014: 5.82 K/9 – 2.65 BB/9 – 33 IP – 2.91 ERA) (2016: 10.61 K/9 – 2.40 BB/9 – 26.1 IP – 2.73 ERA) (2017: 12.35 K/9 – 2.82 BB/9 – 51.0 IP – 3.71 ERA)

Michigan State rSO RHP Nathan Witt: 6-4, 215 pounds (2017: 7.57 K/9 – 3.19 BB/9 – 22.2 IP – 4.37 ERA)

Michigan State SR LHP Joe Mockbee: mid- to upper-80s FB; good 75-77 SL/CB; 6-3, 210 pounds (2014: 5.32 K/9 – 4.91 BB/9 – 22 IP – 2.05 ERA) (2015: 8.82 K/9 – 3.00 BB/9 – 50.2 IP – 1.76 ERA) (2016: 9.48 K/9 – 2.73 BB/9 – 56.0 IP – 3.54 ERA) (2017: 11.56 K/9 – 4.54 BB/9 – 43.2 IP – 5.15 ERA)

Michigan State SR RHP Walter Borkovich: 88-92 FB with sink, 94 peak; 80-83 SL; good CB; 6-5, 220 pounds (2014: 3.24 K/9 – 5.40 BB/9 – 25 IP – 4.68 ERA) (2015: 6.62 K/9 – 2.55 BB/9 – 52.2 IP – 2.72 ERA) (2016: 6.16 K/9 – 2.24 BB/9 – 64.1 IP – 3.64 ERA) (2017: 5.56 K/9 – 2.16 BB/9 – 58.1 IP – 2.01 ERA)

Middle Tennessee State JR RHP Tyler Hasper: 90-96 FB; 86-88 SL; 6-0, 200 pounds (2017: 11.15 K/9 – 5.18 BB/9 – 22.2 IP – 4.76 ERA)

Minnesota JR RHP Fred Manke: 6-1, 210 pounds (2017: 9.00 K/9 – 7.20 BB/9 – 15.0 IP – 3.60 ERA)

Minnesota JR RHP Jackson Rose: 6-2, 185 pounds (2017: 8.67 K/9 – 5.96 BB/9 – 16.2 IP – 3.78 ERA)

Minnesota rSO RHP Reggie Meyer: plus sink; plus athlete; 6-4, 210 pounds (2015: 4.15 K/9 – 4.85 BB/9 – 13.0 IP – 9.00 ERA)

Minnesota rSR RHP Cody Campbell: 90 FB; 6-3, 225 pounds (2014: 3.00 K/9 – 9.00 BB/9 – 9 IP – 8.00 ERA) (5.2 IP) (1.1 IP)

Minnesota rSR RHP Tim Shannon: 6-8, 230 pounds (2015: 4.50 K/9 – 1.90 BB/9 – 52.1 IP – 5.88 ERA) (2016: 4.30 K/9 – 3.91 BB/9 – 23.0 IP – 9.00 ERA) (2017: 6.82 K/9 – 2.73 BB/9 – 39.2 IP – 2.95 ERA) (2017: 5.09 K/9 – 2.86 BB/9 – 56.2 IP – 3.18 ERA)

Minnesota SR RHP Brian Glowicki: 88-92 FB, 93 peak; good SL; 5-11, 190 pounds (2014: 5.01 K/9 – 1.54 BB/9 – 23.1 IP – 3.47 ERA) (2015: 6.17 K/9 – 2.31 BB/9 – 35.0 IP – 6.17 ERA) (2016: 9.56 K/9 – 3.63 BB/9 – 27.1 IP – 3.29 ERA) (2017: 10.77 K/9 – 1.93 BB/9 – 32.2 IP – 2.20 ERA)

Minnesota SR RHP Toby Anderson: 88-94 FB with sink; 79-80 SL; CU; great athlete; 6-5, 210 pounds (2014: 3.00 K/9 – 4.67 BB/9 – 27 IP – 3.33 ERA) (2015: 4.50 K/9 – 3.64 BB/9 – 42.0 IP – 5.14 ERA) (2016: 4.03 K/9 – 2.37 BB/9 – 76.0 IP – 3.32 ERA) (2017: 4.74 K/9 – 3.46 BB/9 – 70.1 IP – 6.65 ERA)

Minnesota SR RHP/1B Tyler Hanson: 88-92 FB; power upside; 6-2, 220 pounds (2014: 4.40 K/9 – 4.40 BB/9 – 14.1 IP – 3.77 ERA) (2015: 4.26 K/9 – 3.32 BB/9 – 18.2 IP – 4.74 ERA) (2016: 5.79 K/9 – 1.77 BB/9 – 56.0 IP – 4.82 ERA) (2017: 6.22 K/9 – 1.94 BB/9 – 46.1 IP – 3.88 ERA)

Nebraska JR LHP/OF Jake Meyers: 82-86 FB; above-average 72-76 CU; 6-0, 200 pounds (2015: 7.68 K/9 – 2.38 BB/9 – 34.0 IP – 2.38 ERA) (2016: 4.62 K/9 – 1.78 BB/9 – 50.2 IP – 1.42 ERA) (2016: .326/.402/.458 – 20 BB/24 K – 10/13 SB – 227 AB) (2017: .306/.393/.406 – 28 BB/37 K – 0/0 SB – 219 AB) (2017: 6.09 K/9 – 0.96 BB/9 – 84.1 IP – 3.42 ERA)

Nebraska JR RHP/3B Luis Alvarado: 90-94 FB; promising SL, above-average upside; CU; above-average to plus arm; above-average power upside; great athlete; quick bat; 6-4, 200 pounds (2015: .303/.370/.404 – 9 BB/15 K – 1/2 SB – 89 AB) (2016: .251/.318/.313 – 17 BB/32 K – 4/6 SB – 179 AB) (2017: .283/.324/.381 – 12 BB/38 K – 5/5 SB – 226 AB) (2017: 8.65 K/9 – 4.04 BB/9 – 15.2 IP – 1.72 ERA)

Nebraska rJR RHP Jake Hohensee: 88-92 FB with sink, 94 peak; above-average to plus 79-83 CU; average 74-78 SL, flashes plus; TJ survivor; 6-3, 225 pounds (2014: 6.99 K/9 – 5.72 BB/9 – 28.1 IP – 5.08 ERA) (2015: 7.41 K/9 – 3.18 BB/9 – 17.1 IP – 2.12 ERA) (2017: 6.41 K/9 – 3.15 BB/9 – 80.0 IP – 4.39 ERA)

Nebraska rSO LHP Nate Fisher: 87-90 FB; 72-73 CB/SL; good command; TJ survivor; 6-0, 200 pounds (2017: 7.50 K/9 – 2.93 BB/9 – 27.2 IP – 5.53 ERA)

Nebraska SR RHP Derek Burkamper: 86-92 FB with sink, 93 peak; average 76-79 CB; average 78-84 CU; good 79-83 SL; 6-2, 200 pounds (2015: 6.00 K/9 – 2.32 BB/9 – 65.2 IP – 3.82 ERA) (2016: 7.07 K/9 – 4.37 BB/9 – 70.0 IP – 3.09 ERA) (2017: 6.19 K/9 – 3.66 BB/9 – 71.1 IP – 3.53 ERA)

New Jersey Tech JR RHP John Saviano: 6-1, 230 pounds (2017: 10.03 K/9 – 6.13 BB/9 – 32.1 IP – 8.91 ERA)

New Jersey Tech rSO RHP Sean Lubreski: 85-89 FB; CB; 6-2, 185 pounds (2015: 5.50 K/9 – 2.00 BB/9 – 54.0 IP – 4.17 ERA) (2016: 5.11 K/9 – 3.29 BB/9 – 79.1 IP – 5.45 ERA) (2017: 6.06 K/9 – 5.13 BB/9 – 19.1 IP – 4.19 ERA)

New Jersey Tech SR RHP/SS Bryan Haberstroh: low-90s FB; SL; 5-10, 185 pounds (2015: .287/.362/.489 – 18 BB/46 K – 3/3 SB – 174 AB) (2016: 6.92 K/9 – 6.08 BB/9 – 53.1 IP – 7.93 ERA) (2017: 2.93 K/9 – 7.83 BB/9 – 27.2 IP – 5.20 ERA)

Niagara SR RHP Daniel Procopio: 90-94 FB, 96 peak; 5-11, 200 pounds (2015: 9.23 K/9 – 7.65 BB/9 – 40.0 IP – 5.40 ERA) (2016: 7.80 K/9 – 11.42 BB/9 – 32.1 IP – 10.02 ERA) (2017: 11.64 K/9 – 4.19 BB/9 – 58.0 IP – 4.19 ERA)

North Carolina Greensboro JR RHP Andrew Wantz: 88-92 FB; plus 80-83 CU with major sink; 6-4, 240 pounds (2015: 6.23 K/9 – 3.29 BB/9 – 51.2 IP – 5.54 ERA) (2016: 11.11 K/9 – 4.24 BB/9 – 78.2 IP – 2.97 ERA) (2017: 8.43 K/9 – 3.43 BB/9 – 68.1 IP – 4.08 ERA)

North Carolina JR RHP Brett Daniels: 87-92 FB; above-average 79-84 CU, flashes plus; 71-72 CB with upside; good 79 SL; 6-0, 190 pounds (2016: 8.20 K/9 – 2.90 BB/9 – 37.1 IP – 2.17 ERA) (2017: 7.37 K/9 – 4.47 BB/9 – 40.1 IP – 2.68 ERA)

North Carolina JR RHP Hansen Butler: 89-93 FB, 94-95 peak; CB with upside; above-average 78-80 SL; above-average 79-82 CU; good deception; 5-11, 190 pounds (2015: 10.71 K/9 – 5.14 BB/9 – 21.1 IP – 3.43 ERA) (2016: 12.00 K/9 – 4.50 BB/9 – 18.0 IP – 2.00 ERA)

North Carolina JR RHP Jason Morgan: 87-92 FB with sink, 94 peak; average 75-81 CB/SL; good 82-87 CU, really like it; 80-85 cut-SL, flashes average; 6-6, 215 pounds (2015: 3.13 K/9 – 1.96 BB/9 – 23.0 IP – 3.91 ERA) (2016: 6.65 K/9 – 4.53 BB/9 – 63.2 IP – 4.10 ERA) (2017: 7.43 K/9 – 4.13 BB/9 – 43.2 IP – 3.92 ERA)

North Carolina rSO RHP Trevor Gay: 86-89 FB with sink; 80-81 SL with plus upside; 77 CU; sidearmer; deceptive; Charlotte transfer; 6-3, 200 pounds (2015: 5.49 K/9 – 1.76 BB/9 – 40.2 IP – 5.93 ERA) (2017: 10.24 K/9 – 5.12 BB/9 – 12.1 IP – 3.65 ERA)

North Carolina State JR LHP Brian Brown: 83-89 FB; above-average to plus 72-77 CU; CB/SL; plus command; good deception; D1 comp: lefty Preston Morrison; 6-0, 180 pounds (2015: 8.82 K/9 – 2.94 BB/9 – 79.2 IP – 2.03 ERA) (2016: 8.12 K/9 – 3.29 BB/9 – 87.2 IP – 3.70 ERA) (2017: 8.46 K/9 – 4.30 BB/9 – 67.0 IP – 3.76 ERA)

North Carolina State JR RHP Evan Brabrand: 88-93 FB; good 82-84 SL; 6-2, 200 pounds (2016: 11.06 K/9 – 3.43 BB/9 – 23.2 IP – 7.23 ERA) (2017: 7.80 K/9 – 5.40 BB/9 – 15.0 IP – 6.60 ERA)

North Carolina State JR RHP Nolan Clenney: mid- to upper-80s FB with sink; good SL; 6-2, 215 pounds

North Carolina State JR RHP Zach Usselman: 6-1, 200 pounds (2017: 11.91 K/9 – 5.96 BB/9 – 13.2 IP – 7.90 ERA)

North Carolina State JR RHP/1B Tommy DeJuneas: 90-95 FB, 98 peak; average to above-average 81-87 SL with plus upside; 79-84 CB with plus upside; above-average 78-82 CU; great athlete; quick bat; 2017: 89-93 FB, 94 peak; good 83-85 CU; low-80s cut-SL; 6-1, 200 pounds (2015: 12.95 K/9 – 5.68 BB/9 – 39.2 IP – 1.82 ERA) (2015: .257/.409/.400 – 4 BB/6 K – 1/3 SB – 35 AB) (2016: .118/.211/.118 – 2 BB/4 K – 0/0 SB – 17 AB) (2016: 8.21 K/9 – 5.78 BB/9 – 29.2 IP – 6.37 ERA) (2017: 7.59 K/9 – 7.03 BB/9 – 32.0 IP – 4.22 ERA)

North Carolina State rJR LHP Cody Beckman: 87-92 FB, 93 peak; above-average 78-81 CB, flashes plus; good 81 CU; 6-1, 200 pounds (2014: 9.00 K/9 – 5.73 BB/9 – 10 IP – 4.91 ERA) (2016: 10.73 K/9 – 3.73 BB/9 – 19.1 IP – 6.05 ERA) (2017: 8.22 K/9 – 7.83 BB/9 – 23.0 IP – 5.09 ERA)

North Carolina State rSO RHP Austin Staley: 88-91 FB; good 78 CB/SL; 6-3, 215 pounds (2016: 8.09 K/9 – 3.87 BB/9 – 25.2 IP – 3.16 ERA) (2017: 8.43 K/9 – 4.02 BB/9 – 47.0 IP – 3.64 ERA)

North Carolina State rSO RHP Tim Naughton: 94-96 FB, 97 peak; mid-80s SL, flashes plus; 6-3, 190 pounds (2017: 9.75 K/9 – 7.50 BB/9 – 12.0 IP – 3.00 ERA)

North Carolina State rSR LHP Sean Adler: 85-90 FB, 92 peak; 79-82 SL; 74-77 CB; 79-80 CU; good deception; USC transfer; 6-2, 200 pounds (2013: 9.82 K/9 | 6.87 BB/9 | 5.52 FIP | 18.1 IP) (2016: 10.04 K/9 – 8.11 BB/9 – 23.1 IP – 6.94 ERA) (2017: 8.08 K/9 – 2.88 BB/9 – 78.0 IP – 3.58 ERA)

North Carolina State rSR RHP Johnny Piedmonte: 87-92 FB, 93 peak; 74-77 CB with average upside; emerging 80-83 SL; CU; reliever for me; TJ survivor; 6-8, 240 pounds (2015: 7.26 K/9 – 2.54 BB/9 – 49.2 IP – 3.26 ERA) (2016: 7.41 K/9 – 5.82 BB/9 – 34.0 IP – 5.56 ERA) (2017: 6.21 K/9 – 2.64 BB/9 – 58.0 IP – 2.33 ERA)

North Carolina State rSR RHP Karl Keglovits: 87-90 FB with good sink; can get four-seamer up to 90-92; good FB command; 72-73 CB; 78-80 CU; 80-81 SL; splitter; 6-6, 240 pounds (2013: 4.05 K/9 | 4.05 BB/9 | 3.92 FIP | 13.1 IP) (2016: 7.07 K/9 – 6.43 BB/9 – 14.0 IP – 4.50 ERA)

North Carolina State SR RHP Cory Wilder: 88-94 FB, 95 peak; good 77-83 SL, flashes plus; good 78-86 CU; average 76-79 CB; 6-4, 230 pounds (2014: 9.00 K/9 – 11.00 BB/9 – 9.0 IP – 7.00 ERA) (2015: 11.06 K/9 – 8.26 BB/9 – 64.1 IP – 3.50 ERA) (2016: 6.36 K/9 – 4.77 BB/9 – 56.2 IP – 4.61 ERA) (2017: 11.45 K/9 – 9.82 BB/9 – 11.0 IP – 8.18 ERA)

North Carolina State SR RHP Joe O’Donnell: 86-92 FB with above-average sink, 93 peak; 79-82 SL/CB flashes above-average to plus; 81-85 CU, average upside; good deception; good command; 2017: 85-88 FB; 76-79 CB/SL; 6-2, 175 pounds (2014: 8.36 K/9 – 5.46 BB/9 – 28 IP – 4.18 ERA) (2015: 9.35 K/9 – 3.46 BB/9 – 52.0 IP – 2.08 ERA) (2016: 7.19 K/9 – 3.45 BB/9 – 31.1 IP – 4.02 ERA) (2017: 11.30 K/9 – 4.60 BB/9 – 47.0 IP – 3.64 ERA)

North Florida JR RHP Brad Deppermann: 88-93 FB, 95 peak; good SL; good CB; 6-0, 190 pounds (2015: 9.50 K/9 – 0.50 BB/9 – 17.2 IP – 3.50 ERA) (2016: 6.55 K/9 – 3.27 BB/9 – 11.0 IP – 10.64 ERA) (2017: 7.09 K/9 – 1.35 BB/9 – 53.1 IP – 5.57 ERA)

North Florida rSO RHP Connor Andrews: 90-91 FB; mid-70s CB; upper-70s SL; 6-5, 215 pounds (2015: 7.80 K/9 – 6.00 BB/9 – 14.2 IP – 5.40 ERA)

North Florida rSR RHP Alex Smith: 6-2, 185 pounds (2015: 9.67 K/9 – 5.67 BB/9 – 26.2 IP – 4.33 ERA) (2016: 7.04 K/9 – 6.06 BB/9 – 24.1 IP – 1.11 ERA) (2017: 9.72 K/9 – 4.65 BB/9 – 21.1 IP – 2.95 ERA)

North Florida rSR RHP Austin Howze: 6-1, 200 pounds (2016: 5.83 K/9 – 4.58 BB/9 – 21.2 IP – 2.91 ERA) (2017: 6.23 K/9 – 0.92 BB/9 – 39.0 IP – 3.46 ERA)

North Florida rSR RHP Matthew Naylor: 80-84 FB with sink; 70-72 SL; 6-3, 210 pounds (2015: 5.05 K/9 – 2.59 BB/9 – 65.2 IP – 1.77 ERA) (2016: 10.08 K/9 – 2.16 BB/9 – 50.0 IP – 2.52 ERA) (2017: 9.17 K/9 – 3.72 BB/9 – 36.1 IP – 2.23 ERA)

North Florida SR RHP Anthony Delaney: good command; 5-9, 180 pounds (2016: 9.39 K/9 – 1.66 BB/9 – 16.1 IP – 4.96 ERA) (2017: 8.93 K/9 – 4.34 BB/9 – 37.1 IP – 2.65 ERA)

Northeastern JR RHP Brian Christian: 90-95 FB; SL; 6-2, 200 pounds (2015: 6.58 K/9 – 7.62 BB/9 – 26.1 IP – 10.38 ERA) (2016: 7.67 K/9 – 8.18 BB/9 – 17.2 IP – 8.66 ERA) (2017: 9.26 K/9 – 3.81 BB/9 – 82.2 IP – 3.59 ERA)

Northwest Florida JC SO RHP Jarrett Montgomery: 88-92 FB, 94 peak; good 82 SL; 78-79 CU; good athlete; 6-1, 190 pounds (2017: 9.00 K/9 – 2.20 BB/9 – 82.0 IP – 1.87 ERA)

Northwestern JR RHP Tommy Bordignon: 94-95 peak; SL flashes above-average; 6-0, 190 pounds (2016: 6.34 K/9 – 5.96 BB/9 – 48.1 IP – 4.84 ERA) (2017: 6.75 K/9 – 9.56 BB/9 – 32.0 IP – 9.28 ERA)

Northwestern SR LHP Cooper Wetherbee: 6-2, 190 pounds (2017: 7.35 K/9 – 3.04 BB/9 – 71.0 IP – 3.17 ERA)

Northwestern SR RHP Josh Davis: Akron transfer; 6-4, 215 pounds (2014: 9.69 K/9 – 4.85 BB/9 – 25 IP – 3.46 ERA) (2016: 6.29 K/9 – 3.78 BB/9 – 28.2 IP – 7.22 ERA) (2017: 6.43 K/9 – 1.93 BB/9 – 56.0 IP – 3.86 ERA)

Northwestern SR RHP Pete Hofman: 5-10, 165 pounds (2015: 5.14 K/9 – 5.14 BB/9 – 28.1 IP – 7.07 ERA) (2016: 5.98 K/9 – 6.55 BB/9 – 31.2 IP – 7.11 ERA) (2017: 10.62 K/9 – 4.15 BB/9 – 39.0 IP – 5.31 ERA)

Notre Dame JR LHP Sean Guenther: 88-92 FB, 93 peak; mid-70s CB; low-80s CU; 80-85 SL; good athlete; 5-11, 200 pounds (2015: 7.19 K/9 – 3.89 BB/9 – 46.1 IP – 2.72 ERA) (2016: 5.42 K/9 – 2.42 BB/9 – 78.0 IP – 4.62 ERA) (2017: 10.71 K/9 – 2.95 BB/9 – 58.0 IP – 2.64 ERA)

Notre Dame JR RHP Charlie Vorscheck: 6-4, 225 pounds (2016: 6.09 K/9 – 1.35 BB/9 – 13.1 IP – 4.05 ERA) (2017: 6.87 K/9 – 3.10 BB/9 – 40.2 IP – 2.88 ERA)

Notre Dame JR RHP Evy Ruibal: 88-92 FB; good breaking ball; 6-4, 225 pounds (2015: 6.63 K/9 – 3.82 BB/9 – 35.1 IP – 4.58 ERA) (2016: 5.81 K/9 – 5.81 BB/9 – 9.1 IP – 3.86 ERA) (2017: 4.93 K/9 – 7.40 BB/9 – 14.2 IP – 5.52 ERA)

Notre Dame rSR LHP Michael Hearne: 82-87 FB; good 69-73 CU, flashes plus; low-70s CB/SL; good command; TJ survivor; 6-0, 200 pounds (2014: 5.02 K/9 – 1.36 BB/9 – 86 IP – 2.51 ERA) (2015: 3.98 K/9 – 3.19 BB/9 – 11.1 IP – 2.38 ERA) (2016: 4.71 K/9 – 1.68 BB/9 – 80.1 IP – 2.13 ERA) (2017: 4.72 K/9 – 1.21 BB/9 – 82.0 IP – 4.61 ERA)

Notre Dame SR LHP Scott Tully: 6-0, 185 pounds (2015: 8.68 K/9 – 2.21 BB/9 – 65.1 IP – 3.17 ERA) (2016: 8.78 K/9 – 5.12 BB/9 – 12.3 IP – 8.03 ERA) (2017: 6.35 K/9 – 5.29 BB/9 – 17.0 IP – 3.71 ERA)

Notre Dame SR RHP Ryan Smoyer: 88-91 FB; 77-82 SL; good 80-83 CU, leans on it; 75-77 CB; 6-4, 220 pounds (2014: 6.16 K/9 – 5.68 BB/9 – 19 IP – 4.26 ERA) (2015: 3.75 K/9 – 2.04 BB/9 – 79.1 IP – 2.27 ERA) (2016: 5.29 K/9 – 5.43 BB/9 – 61.1 IP – 4.26 ERA) (2017: 5.32 K/9 – 9.31 BB/9 – 20.1 IP – 8.85 ERA)

Nova Southeastern JR RHP/1B Derik Beauprez: 90-93 FB, 95 peak; above-average 79 CU; upper-70s breaking ball; Miami transfer; 6-5, 225 pounds (2014: 6.95 K/9 – 4.50 BB/9 – 21 IP – 0.82 ERA) (2015: 8.16 K/9 – 5.91 BB/9 – 32.0 IP – 5.62 ERA) (2017: 9.25 K/9 – 3.56 BB/9 – 50.2 IP – 4.09 ERA)

Oakland SR RHP Connor Fannon: 84-88 FB; plus breaking ball; 6-7, 250 pounds (2014: 6.00 K/9 – 8.25 BB/9 – 12 IP – 21.00 ERA) (2015: 4.50 K/9 – 4.85 BB/9 – 25.2 IP – 5.88 ERA) (2016: 4.50 K/9 – 4.50 BB/9 – 10.0 IP – 2.70 ERA) (2017: 9.88 K/9 – 6.71 BB/9 – 51.0 IP – 6.18 ERA)

Ohio State JR RHP Seth Kinker: 6-1, 200 pounds (2015: 7.77 K/9 – 1.23 BB/9 – 22.1 IP – 2.86 ERA) (2016: 7.42 K/9 – 1.65 BB/9 – 54.2 IP – 1.65 ERA) (2017: 8.38 K/9 – 2.02 BB/9 – 58.0 IP – 2.95 ERA)

Ohio State rJR RHP Adam Niemeyer: 87-89 FB; TJ survivor; 6-3, 200 pounds (2015: 5.73 K/9 – 1.91 BB/9 – 33.1 IP – 2.18 ERA) (2016: 8.87 K/9 – 1.52 BB/9 – 71.0 IP – 4.31 ERA) (2017: 5.98 K/9 – 1.56 BB/9 – 34.2 IP – 4.67 ERA)

Ohio State rSO RHP Thomas Waning: 6-2, 190 pounds (2017: 8.25 K/9 – 3.00 BB/9 – 12.0 IP – 2.25 ERA)

Ohio State rSR LHP Joe Stoll: 6-0, 200 pounds (2016: 7.46 K/9 – 3.73 BB/9 – 19.1 IP – 5.12 ERA) (2017: 10.04 K/9 – 5.02 BB/9 – 23.1 IP – 3.86 ERA)

Ohio State rSR RHP Jake Post: 92 peak; TJ survivor; 6-4, 215 pounds (2013: 7.92 K/9 | 2.64 BB/9 | 4.79 FIP | 30.2 IP) (2014: 7.26 K/9 – 3.72 BB/9 – 48.1 IP – 3.35 ERA) (2015: 7.20 K/9 – 1.80 BB/9 – 29.2 IP – 2.10 ERA) (2017: 7.82 K/9 – 4.28 BB/9 – 61.0 IP – 5.16 ERA)

Ohio State rSR RHP/OF Shea Murray: 95-97 peak; good 83-84 SL; 6-6, 220 pounds (2015: 13.50 K/9 – 4.50 BB/9 – 7.2 IP – 6.75 ERA) (2017: .252/.329/.449 – 15 BB/49 K – 2/3 SB – 127 AB)

Oklahoma JR RHP Devon Perez: 91-93 FB; CU; 76-78 CB/SL; 6-5, 200 pounds (2017: 11.34 K/9 – 1.54 BB/9 – 64.1 IP – 3.50 ERA)

Oklahoma rJR LHP Austin Kerns: 87-92 FB; above-average SL; raw CU; 6-2, 210 pounds (2016: 5.25 K/9 – 4.44 BB/9 – 22.1 IP – 5.64 ERA) (2017: 7.53 K/9 – 6.16 BB/9 – 26.1 IP – 6.49 ERA)

Oklahoma rJR RHP Joey Zurawik: 92-96 FB; good breaking ball; two-time TJ survivor; 5-10, 190 pounds (6.2 IP)

Oklahoma rSO RHP Lane Ramsey: 90-94 FB, 95 peak; 6-8, 235 pounds (8.0 IP)

Oklahoma rSR RHP Vincenzo Aiello: 88-94 FB, 95 peak; good 74-78 CB/SL; CU; Rider transfer; 6-3, 225 pounds (2013: 7.31 K/9 | 3.38 BB/9 | 3.38 BB/9 | 3.34 FIP | 16 IP) (2014: 6.08 K/9 – 4.14 BB/9 – 37 IP – 4.14 ERA) (2015: 5.73 K/9 – 4.09 BB/9 – 22.0 IP – 1.64 ERA) (2016: 6.75 K/9 – 3.83 BB/9 – 80.0 IP – 4.61 ERA) (2017: 14.27 K/9 – 6.59 BB/9 – 24.2 IP – 5.47 ERA)

Oklahoma SR RHP JB Olson: 89-92 FB, 94 peak; plus SL; average CU; deceptive; 6-2, 200 pounds (2016: 7.26 K/9 – 3.71 BB/9 – 53.1 IP – 2.03 ERA) (2017: 9.14 K/9 – 2.58 BB/9 – 45.1 IP – 1.99 ERA)

Oklahoma State JR LHP Cole Hearrean: 6-0, 190 pounds (2017: 9.51 K/9 – 4.02 BB/9 – 24.2 IP – 4.38 ERA)

Oklahoma State JR RHP Jake Cowan: 89-93 FB with sink; plus 83-85 SL; 6-1, 200 pounds (2016: 11.25 K/9 – 7.50 BB/9 – 9.2 IP – 3.72 ERA) (2017: 9.43 K/9 – 4.56 BB/9 – 29.2 IP – 2.43 ERA)

Oklahoma State rJR LHP Matt Wilson: 88-92 FB; 6-4, 215 pounds (2.1 IP)

Oklahoma State rJR RHP Blake Battenfield: 87-91 FB with sink; good 78-83 SL, plus upside; 77-79 CU; CB; deceptive; 6-3, 210 pounds (2014: 6.41 K/9 – 3.38 BB/9 – 53.1 IP – 1.69 ERA) (2015: 7.20 K/9 – 5.40 BB/9 – 15.0 IP – 3.60 ERA) (2016: 4.91 K/9 – 4.91 BB/9 – 29.1 IP – 3.68 ERA) (2017: 7.50 K/9 – 4.01 BB/9 – 69.2 IP – 4.91 ERA)

Oklahoma State rSO LHP Carson Teel: 87-92 FB with sink; 77 CU; good command; deceptive; 6-0, 170 pounds (2016: 9.22 K/9 – 5.42 BB/9 – 16.2 IP – 2.70 ERA) (2017: 10.73 K/9 – 2.79 BB/9 – 64.2 IP – 3.06 ERA)

Old Dominion rJR RHP Craig Lopez: 90-94 FB; good SL; 6-0, 200 pounds (2017: 7.94 K/9 – 2.29 BB/9 – 51.0 IP – 4.59 ERA)

Penn JR RHP Billy Lescher: 90-94 FB; CU; breaking ball; 6-4, 215 pounds (2016: 8.30 K/9 – 3.40 BB/9 – 42.1 IP – 5.31 ERA) (2017: 9.86 K/9 – 2.86 BB/9 – 28.1 IP – 3.18 ERA)

Penn SO RHP Jake Nelson: 90-94 FB with sink, 96 peak; cut-SL; CU; 6-3, 215 pounds (2016: 4.68 K/9 – 2.60 BB/9 – 17.1 IP – 3.12 ERA) (2017: 7.31 K/9 – 2.81 BB/9 – 16.0 IP – 2.25 ERA)

Penn SR LHP Adam Bleday: upper-80s FB; above-average command; Virginia transfer; 5-11, 185 pounds (2016: 6.91 K/9 – 3.56 BB/9 – 43.0 IP – 3.98 ERA) (2017: 11.04 K/9 – 3.88 BB/9 – 60.1 IP – 4.77 ERA)

Penn SR RHP Andrew Burnick: 88-92 FB, 94 peak; 6-3, 200 pounds (2017: 13.50 K/9 – 5.63 BB/9 – 8.0 IP – 2.25 ERA)

Penn SR RHP Jake Cousins: 88-92 FB, 93 peak; CB with plus upside; good athlete; 6-4, 180 pounds (2014: 5.56 K/9 – 3.97 BB/9 – 34 IP – 1.59 ERA) (2015: 5.94 K/9 – 3.06 BB/9 – 50.1 IP – 2.34 ERA) (2016: 9.08 K/9 – 4.04 BB/9 – 44.2 IP – 4.23 ERA) (2017: 7.74 K/9 – 2.76 BB/9 – 68.2 IP – 3.15 ERA)

Penn State JR LHP Taylor Lehman: 85-90 FB, 92 peak; SL; CU; good command; 6-8, 225 pounds (2015: 6.36 K/9 – 4.81 BB/9 – 57.2 IP – 6.36 ERA) (2016: 6.26 K/9 – 4.13 BB/9 – 67.2 IP – 4.79 ERA) (2017: 9.84 K/9 – 5.91 BB/9 – 32.0 IP – 8.16 ERA)

Penn State JR RHP Nick Distasio: 85-88 FB; 5-11, 200 pounds (2015: 4.97 K/9 – 3.55 BB/9 – 38.0 IP – 6.63 ERA) (2016: 7.87 K/9 – 3.69 BB/9 – 36.2 IP – 4.42 ERA) (2017: 9.93 K/9 – 2.58 BB/9 – 45.1 IP – 4.96 ERA)

Penn State JR RHP Sal Biasi: 87-93 FB, 95 peak; average 79-82 CB/SL; CU; good athlete; 6-0, 190 pounds (2015: 8.21 K/9 – 6.62 BB/9 – 34.1 IP – 2.65 ERA) (2016: 8.83 K/9 – 4.28 BB/9 – 67.1 IP – 3.74 ERA) (2017: 10.95 K/9 – 4.85 BB/9 – 72.1 IP – 3.48 ERA)

Penn State SR RHP Dakota Forsyth: 5-10, 185 pounds (2016: 5.82 K/9 – 5.61 BB/9 – 43.1 IP – 2.28 ERA)

Pittsburgh JR RHP Blair Calvo: 90-95 FB; average SL; out in 2017 (knee); 6-3, 200 pounds

Pittsburgh JR RHP Isaac Mattson: 88-92 FB; good CB; good control; 6-3, 200 pounds (2015: 10.74 K/9 – 1.45 BB/9 – 30.2 IP – 3.77 ERA) (2016: 8.21 K/9 – 1.32 BB/9 – 34.0 IP – 3.71 ERA) (2017: 11.79 K/9 – 2.59 BB/9 – 31.1 IP – 2.87 ERA)

Pittsburgh JR RHP TJ Pagan: 6-3, 230 pounds (2017: 8.05 K/9 – 5.85 BB/9 – 12.1 IP – 4.38 ERA)

Pittsburgh rJR LHP Josh Mitchell: 6-1, 210 pounds (2015: 6.58 K/9 – 4.50 BB/9 – 25.2 IP – 4.50 ERA) (2017: 8.32 K/9 – 2.82 BB/9 – 70.1 IP – 4.61 ERA)

Pittsburgh rJR RHP Matt Pidich: 6-3, 210 pounds (2015: 12.94 K/9 – 2.81 BB/9 – 15.2 IP – 1.69 ERA) (2017: 7.63 K/9 – 3.18 BB/9 – 56.2 IP – 4.61 ERA)

Pittsburgh SR RHP Josh Falk: 6-1, 200 pounds (2016: 4.77 K/9 – 3.41 BB/9 – 66.0 IP – 4.77 ERA) (2017: 7.94 K/9 – 3.28 BB/9 – 85.0 IP – 3.92 ERA)

Pittsburgh SR RHP Sam Mersing: 6-2, 200 pounds (2014: 7.91 K/9 – 6.52 BB/9 – 19.1 IP – 5.12 ERA) (2015: 7.47 K/9 – 4.02 BB/9 – 47.0 IP – 5.17 ERA) (2016: 6.68 K/9 – 3.18 BB/9 – 56.2 IP – 6.35 ERA) (2017: 7.47 K/9 – 1.60 BB/9 – 50.2 IP – 3.20 ERA)

Polk State JC FR RHP Shameko Smith: 90-94 FB, 95 peak; good SL; good athlete (2017: 9.78 K/9 – 2.63 BB/9 – 61.2 IP – 2.48 ERA)

Polk State JC SO RHP Jordan Spicer: 90-94 FB; upper-70s CB; low-80s SL with above-average to plus upside; 6-3, 200 pounds (2017: 9.17 K/9 – 2.59 BB/9 – 69.2 IP – 1.94 ERA)

Portland JR RHP Kevin Baker: 88-92 FB, 93 peak; above-average to plus SL, leans on it; CU; 6-3, 215 pounds (2016: 6.01 K/9 – 3.17 BB/9 – 55.1 IP – 5.53 ERA) (2017: 11.41 K/9 – 3.03 BB/9 – 62.1 IP – 3.03 ERA)

Presbyterian JR RHP Tanner Chock: 88-94 FB, 95 peak; 80-83 CU; average 77-81 CB/SL; 6-1, 190 pounds (2015: 6.05 K/9 – 5.75 BB/9 – 61.0 IP – 4.72 ERA) (2016: 7.53 K/9 – 4.60 BB/9 – 86.0 IP – 4.60 ERA) (2017: 7.72 K/9 – 4.09 BB/9 – 79.1 IP – 4.65 ERA)

Presbyterian JR RHP/3B Ryan Hedrick: 88-91 FB; average SL; plus athlete; good speed; 6-0, 190 pounds (2015: .278/.345/.405 – 20 BB/41 K – 4/7 SB – 205 AB) (2016: 6.00 K/9 – 4.71 BB/9 – 21.0 IP – 6.00 ERA) (2016: .238/.267/.392 – 5 BB/30 K – 3/4 SB – 130 AB) (2017: 8.25 K/9 – 3.25 BB/9 – 36.0 IP – 3.50 ERA)

Presbyterian SR LHP Brian Kehner: good command; 5-10, 170 pounds (2014: 5.60 K/9 – 45 IP – 7.80 ERA) (2015: 7.59 K/9 – 4.59 BB/9 – 51.1 IP – 5.82 ERA) (2016: 7.39 K/9 – 1.23 BB/9 – 95.0 IP – 2.94 ERA) (2017: 6.66 K/9 – 1.33 BB/9 – 94.2 IP – 3.33 ERA)

Presbyterian SR LHP Hayden Deal: 6-4, 200 pounds (2014: 8.10 K/9 – 5.40 BB/9 – 30 IP – 5.70 ERA) (2015: 8.80 K/9 – 5.32 BB/9 – 43.2 IP – 4.50 ERA) (2016: 10.00 K/9 – 4.41 BB/9 – 30.2 IP – 6.16 ERA) (2017: 8.97 K/9 – 3.91 BB/9 – 78.1 IP – 3.56 ERA)

Presbyterian SR RHP Ethan Wortkoetter: above-average SL; 5-10, 175 pounds (2014: 7.91 K/9 – 4.03 BB/9 – 58 IP – 4.34 ERA) (2015: 9.00 K/9 – 4.63 BB/9 – 35.0 IP – 3.34 ERA) (2016: 11.74 K/9 – 5.69 BB/9 – 25.1 IP – 4.97 ERA) (2017: 10.65 K/9 – 10.65 BB/9 – 9.1 IP – 4.82 ERA)

Purdue JR LHP Nick Wojtysiak: 5-11, 200 pounds (2017: 8.85 K/9 – 4.92 BB/9 – 18.1 IP – 7.36 ERA)

Purdue JR LHP Ross Learnard: 6-2, 180 pounds (2017: 7.19 K/9 – 1.94 BB/9 – 46.1 IP – 0.58 ERA)

Purdue JR RHP Cameron Williams: 6-7, 225 pounds (2017: 10.44 K/9 – 3.24 BB/9 – 25.0 IP – 3.60 ERA)

Purdue JR RHP Tanner Andrews: 87-91 FB; good splitter; 6-4, 200 pounds (2016: 5.70 K/9 – 4.21 BB/9 – 66.1 IP – 3.53 ERA) (2017: 6.14 K/9 – 4.31 BB/9 – 83.2 IP – 4.52 ERA)

Quinnipiac JR RHP Mike Davis: 6-5, 180 pounds (2017: 9.32 K/9 – 1.93 BB/9 – 28.0 IP – 0.96 ERA)

Radford JR LHP Zack Ridgely: 5-11, 175 pounds (2015: 7.06 K/9 – 1.41 BB/9 – 51.0 IP – 3.18 ERA) (2016: 6.40 K/9 – 2.13 BB/9 – 97.0 IP – 3.34 ERA) (2017: 8.05 K/9 – 1.14 BB/9 – 95.0 IP – 2.84 ERA)

Radford SR RHP Austin Ross: 88-92 FB, 94 peak; plus SL; good athlete; good command; 6-1, 180 pounds (2014: 7.36 K/9 – 9.82 BB/9 – 11 IP – 9.00 ERA) (2015: 8.03 K/9 – 2.92 BB/9 – 37.0 IP – 5.11 ERA) (2016: 8.50 K/9 – 8.25 BB/9 – 36.0 IP – 7.50 ERA)

Radford SR RHP Kyle Zurak: 87-90 FB; good 78-81 SL; 6-1, 185 pounds (2014: 5.50 K/9 – 7.50 BB/9 – 17 IP – 5.00 ERA) (2015: 6.75 K/9 – 6.75 BB/9 – 12.1 IP – 3.00 ERA) (2016: 7.13 K/9 – 4.16 BB/9 – 30.1 IP – 5.93 ERA) (2017: 10.95 K/9 – 3.30 BB/9 – 60.0 IP – 2.40 ERA)

Radford SR RHP/2B Danny Hrbek: steady glove; 90-93 FB; good SL; 5-11, 180 pounds (2014: .275/.442/.475 – 8 BB/16 K – 0/0 SB – 40 AB) (2015: .276/.350/.346 – 21 BB/47 K – 9/15 SB – 228 AB) (2016: .329/.385/.458 – 17 BB/16 K – 7/9 SB – 225 AB) (2017: 6.35 K/9 – 2.65 BB/9 – 78.0 IP – 4.96 ERA)

Rhode Island JR LHP Dom Grillo: 6-0, 200 pounds (2015: 6.88 K/9 – 2.65 BB/9 – 16.2 IP – 3.71 ERA) (2016: 8.90 K/9 – 2.97 BB/9 – 27.1 IP – 4.94 ERA) (2017: 9.00 K/9 – 2.33 BB/9 – 27.0 IP – 2.33 ERA)

Rhode Island JR RHP Nick Johnson: 88-92 FB, 93 peak; above-average CB/SL; good command; 6-3, 200 pounds (2016: 10.06 K/9 – 3.45 BB/9 – 31.1 IP – 3.16 ERA) (2017: 8.76 K/9 – 3.59 BB/9 – 62.2 IP- 4.31 ERA)

Rhode Island rJR RHP Matt Murphy: 90-92 FB; above-average CB/SL; 5-11, 180 pounds (2017: 5.46 K/9 – 3.11 BB/9 – 84.0 IP – 3.96 ERA)

Rhode Island rJR RHP Taso Stathopoulos: 6-1, 180 pounds (2014: 9.00 K/9 – 3.38 BB/9 – 8 IP – 4.50 ERA) (2015: 8.22 K/9 – 3.91 BB/9 – 23.1 IP – 4.30 ERA) (2017: 7.03 K/9 – 4.44 BB/9 – 24.1 IP – 3.33 ERA)

Rhode Island rJR RHP Tyler Barss: 5-10, 225 pounds (2016: 7.11 K/9 – 2.49 BB/9 – 25.1 IP – 3.91 ERA) (2017: 7.99 K/9 – 3.59 BB/9 – 32.2 IP – 1.38 ERA)

Rhode Island rSO LHP Cam LaFleur: 6-0, 190 pounds (2017: 7.43 K/9 – 3.22 BB/9 – 36.1 IP – 2.97 ERA)

Rhode Island rSR RHP Blaise Whitman: 6-1, 200 pounds (2015: 6.76 K/9 – 3.07 BB/9 – 29.1 IP – 5.83 ERA) (2016: 8.51 K/9 – 3.82 BB/9 – 30.2 IP – 8.80 ERA) (2017: 9.35 K/9 – 3.19 BB/9 – 42.1 IP – 2.13 ERA)

Rice JR RHP Ricardo Salinas: 86-92 FB with sink, 93 peak; SL; 77-80 CB; good 77-81 CU; 6-2, 220 pounds (2015: 4.83 K/9 – 2.63 BB/9 – 40.2 IP – 4.61 ERA) (2016: 7.00 K/9 – 3.61 BB/9 – 82.1 IP – 3.39 ERA) (2017: 7.67 K/9 – 5.11 BB/9 – 17.2 IP – 5.60 ERA)

Rice JR RHP Willy Amador: 88-92 FB; good 75-76 CB, flashes plus; 80-81 CU; 6-0, 200 pounds (2015: 11.00 K/9 – 4.00 BB/9 – 9.0 IP – 9.00 ERA) (2016: 7.09 K/9 – 2.87 BB/9 – 47.0 IP – 5.36 ERA) (2017: 6.76 K/9 – 4.46 BB/9 – 62.2 IP – 5.31 ERA)

Richmond JR RHP/2B Keenan Bartlett: 90-94 FB, 96 peak; good 83-84 SL; CU; good athlete; 6-0, 175 pounds (2015: 6.88 K/9 – 4.76 BB/9 – 16.2 IP – 5.82 ERA) (2015: .109/.222/.145 – 6 BB/23 K – 0/0 SB – 55 AB) (2016: 6.57 K/9 – 3.71 BB/9 – 63.0 IP – 4.43 ERA) (2016: .306/.342/.333 – 1 BB/9 K – 0/0 SB – 36 AB) (2017: 6.04 K/9 – 7.48 BB/9 – 31.1 IP – 8.90 ERA)

Richmond rJR RHP Robbie Baker: 6-2, 200 pounds (2015: 6.75 K/9 – 4.82 BB/9 – 28.1 IP – 9.00 ERA) (2017: 8.34 K/9 – 3.18 BB/9 – 82.0 IP – 5.05 ERA)

Richmond rSO RHP Brendan McGuigan: 87-88 FB; 6-2, 200 pounds (2015: 7.85 K/9 – 4.02 BB/9 – 47.1 IP – 2.68 ERA) (2017: 10.96 K/9 – 9.81 BB/9 – 15.2 IP – 9.77 ERA)

Richmond rSR RHP Jonathan de Marte: 6-1, 200 pounds (2017: 9.50 K/9 – 3.56 BB/9 – 30.1 IP – 2.67 ERA)

Rider JR RHP Drew Tumbelty: 90-94 FB, 95 peak; average CB/SL; good athlete; 6-1, 200 pounds (2017: 5.42 K/9 – 10.30 BB/9 – 16.2 IP – 4.86 ERA)

rJR RHP Jon Hander: 87-89 FB; 6-2, 190 pounds (2014: 3.63 K/9 – 4.08 BB/9 – 39.2 IP – 3.18 ERA) (2016: 3.50 K/9 – 3.50 BB/9 – 10.1 IP – 14.81 ERA)

Rutgers JR RHP John O’Reilly: 89-92 FB; 6-5, 200 pounds (2015: 4.94 K/9 – 2.90 BB/9 – 62.0 IP – 4.35 ERA) (2017: 5.17 K/9 – 3.29 BB/9 – 76.2 IP – 5.87 ERA)

Rutgers rSR LHP Max Herrmann: FB with sink; SL; LOOGY upside; 6-3, 210 pounds (2014: 6.43 K/9 – 3.64 BB/9 – 42 IP – 2.57 ERA) (2015: 5.04 K/9 – 7.56 BB/9 – 25.0 IP – 6.84 ERA) (2016: 6.04 K/9 – 6.04 BB/9 – 28.1 IP – 4.13 ERA) (2017: 8.01 K/9 – 4.14 BB/9 – 32.2 IP – 3.31 ERA)

Rutgers SR LHP Ryan Fleming: 5-11, 200 pounds (2014: 5.48 K/9 – 5.48 BB/9 – 46 IP – 5.67 ERA) (2015: 7.00 K/9 – 4.67 BB/9 – 27.1 IP – 7.00 ERA) (2016: 7.43 K/9 – 5.64 BB/9 – 30.1 IP – 3.56 ERA) (2017: 9.59 K/9 – 5.41 BB/9 – 36.2 IP – 5.65 ERA)

Saint Louis JR LHP Aaron Patton: good SL; 6-6, 220 pounds (2017: 7.65 K/9 – 6.98 BB/9 – 40.0 IP – 5.40 ERA)

Saint Louis JR RHP Connor Lehmann: low-90s FB; above-average to plus SL; 6-7, 210 pounds (2015: 6.32 K/9 – 4.21 BB/9 – 46.2 IP – 5.17 ERA) (2016: 2.08 K/9 – 2.77 BB/9 – 13.0 IP – 8.31 ERA)

Saint Louis JR RHP Luke Sommerfeld: 88-91 FB; CU; breaking ball; 6-6, 210 pounds (2015: 8.13 K/9 – 7.26 BB/9 – 31.1 IP – 5.52 ERA) (2016: 7.33 K/9 – 7.67 BB/9 – 27.0 IP – 5.00 ERA) (4.2 IP)

Saint Louis SR LHP Brett Shimanovsky: 6-1, 200 pounds (2014: 10.12 K/9 – 4.13 BB/9 – 24 IP – 3.37 ERA) (2015: 5.82 K/9 – 2.12 BB/9 – 51.1 IP – 2.47 ERA) (2016: 9.12 K/9 – 3.95 BB/9 – 29.2 IP – 3.03 ERA) (2017: 9.56 K/9 – 5.60 BB/9 – 27.1 IP – 2.63 ERA)

Saint Louis SR LHP/1B Devin Mahoney: 88-91 FB; above-average CU; deceptive; 6-3, 215 pounds (2016: 6.48 K/9 – 2.47 BB/9 – 58.1 IP – 3.55 ERA) (2016: .339/.388/.500 – 8 BB/25 K – 1/1 SB – 112 AB) (2017: .242/.324/.452 – 14 BB/20 K – 0/0 SB – 124 AB) (2017: 6.88 K/9 – 3.31 BB/9 – 70.2 IP – 4.33 ERA)

Samford SR RHP Jared Brasher: 90-96 FB, 98 peak; good 84-88 SL; 6-1, 200 pounds (2014: 7.79 K/9 – 7.27 BB/9 – 52 IP – 5.54 ERA) (2015: 7.58 K/9 – 4.74 BB/9 – 37.2 IP – 6.87 ERA) (2016: 9.35 K/9 – 9.52 BB/9 – 52.1 IP – 4.85 ERA) (2017: 12.32 K/9 – 8.04 BB/9 – 33.2 IP – 3.74 ERA)

San Diego State rSR RHP/C CJ Saylor: 90-94 FB; good 81-83 splitter; plus defender; plus arm; 5-10, 210 pounds (2014: .212/.308/.364 – 5 BB/12 K – 0/0 SB – 33 AB) (2015: 10.22 K/9 – 5.11 BB/9 – 37.2 IP – 4.86 ERA) (2016: .289/.404/.337 – 15 BB/21 K – 0/0 SB – 83 AB) (2017: 11.39 K/9 – 3.35 BB/9 – 40.1 IP – 2.45 ERA)

Seton Hall JR RHP Andrew Politi: 6-0, 190 pounds (2017: 16.04 K/9 – 3.91 BB/9 – 23.0 IP – 3.13 ERA)

Seton Hall JR RHP Chris Morris: 90-94 FB; 78 CB with above-average upside; CU; 6-2, 175 pounds (2016: 9.16 K/9 – 3.76 BB/9 – 38.1 IP – 3.76 ERA) (2017: 9.83 K/9 – 8.26 BB/9 – 40.1 IP – 3.57 ERA)

Seton Hall JR RHP Matt Leon: 5-11, 165 pounds (2015: 6.27 K/9 – 5.18 BB/9 – 33.0 IP – 4.64 ERA) (2016: 6.21 K/9 – 2.00 BB/9 – 40.2 IP – 2.88 ERA) (2017: 10.25 K/9 – 4.84 BB/9 – 31.2 IP – 3.13 ERA)

Seton Hall JR RHP Shane McCarthy: 86-91 FB, 93 peak; 78-81 CB, flashes average; 81-84 SL; 83-85 CU; good command; (2015: 3.95 K/9 – 1.23 BB/9 – 65.2 IP – 2.18 ERA) (2016: 7.41 K/9 – 1.59 BB/9 – 102.0 IP – 2.38 ERA) (2017: 6.95 K/9 – 3.17 BB/9 – 59.2 IP – 5.13 ERA)

Seton Hall SR LHP Anthony Pacillo: mid-80s FB; plus CB; good command; 6-1, 200 pounds (2015: 5.57 K/9 – 2.29 BB/9 – 63.1 IP – 4.43 ERA) (2016: 8.26 K/9 – 3.13 BB/9 – 31.2 IP – 2.84 ERA) (2017: 8.67 K/9 – 3.80 BB/9 – 16.2 IP – 3.78 ERA)

Seton Hall SR RHP Zach Prendergast: 87-89 FB; good athlete; 6-2, 175 pounds (2014: 8.31 K/9 – 4.85 BB/9 – 13 IP – 3.46 ERA) (2015: 6.43 K/9 – 3.14 BB/9 – 63.1 IP – 3.86 ERA) (2016: 7.39 K/9 – 2.43 BB/9 – 81.2 IP – 3.97 ERA) (2017: 15.92 K/9 – 3.46 BB/9 – 13.0 IP – 2.08 ERA)

South Carolina Upstate JR RHP Blake Whitney: 6-3, 175 pounds (2015: 5.64 K/9 – 4.70 BB/9 – 67.1 IP – 5.51 ERA) (2016: 7.56 K/9 – 3.36 BB/9 – 53.2 IP – 5.87 ERA) (2017: 10.03 K/9 – 2.08 BB/9 – 73.2 IP – 5.50 ERA)

South Carolina Upstate SR RHP Brian Boocock: 6-7, 210 pounds (2014: 5.40 K/9 – 3.60 BB/9 – 15 IP – 6.60 ERA) (2015: 7.16 K/9 – 3.27 BB/9 – 44.0 IP – 7.16 ERA) (2017: 7.69 K/9 – 3.53 BB/9 – 43.1 IP – 5.82 ERA)

South Carolina Upstate SR RHP Eric Birklund: 6-2, 200 pounds (2015: 7.75 K/9 – 6.00 BB/9 – 36.1 IP – 6.50 ERA) (2016: 7.98 K/9 – 4.50 BB/9 – 44.0 IP – 3.48 ERA) (2017: 12.59 K/9 – 3.78 BB/9 – 28.2 IP – 3.77 ERA)

South Florida rJR RHP Peter Strzelecki: 87-92 FB, 93 peak; good low-80s CU; above-average 74-78 SL/CB; TJ survivor; 6-2, 200 pounds (2017: 8.33 K/9 – 3.63 BB/9 – 67.0 IP – 2.42 ERA)

South Florida rSR RHP/OF Ryan Valdes: 88-92 FB, 94 peak; good 80-83 CU; upper-70s CB; cutter; good athlete; 5-11, 180 pounds (2015: 7.92 K/9 – 4.23 BB/9 – 83.0 IP – 3.47 ERA) (2017: 8.46 K/9 – 4.23 BB/9 – 59.2 IP – 4.37 ERA)

South Florida SR RHP Mark Savarese: 6-0, 200 pounds (2016: 10.49 K/9 – 6.99 BB/9 – 10.1 IP – 7.84 ERA) (2017: 12.41 K/9 – 2.79 BB/9 – 29.0 IP – 4.34 ERA)

South Florida SR RHP Michael Farley: 6-3, 200 pounds (2017: 11.79 K/9 – 6.52 BB/9 – 29.0 IP – 4.03 ERA)

Southern Mississippi JR LHP Kirk McCarty: 87-92 FB; above-average 80-82 SL; average 79-81 CU; fun mid-70s CB (low as 68 in 2017); solid cutter; good athlete; 5-11, 180 pounds (2015: 5.47 K/9 – 2.65 BB/9 – 50.2 IP – 4.06 ERA) (2016: 9.04 K/9 – 2.74 BB/9 – 88.2 IP – 3.15 ERA) (2017: 9.31 K/9 – 1.99 BB/9 – 99.2 IP – 3.52 ERA)

Southern Mississippi JR RHP Hayden Roberts: 89-92 FB with sink, 94 peak; plus 81 SL; CU: 6-0, 180 pounds (2016: 8.60 K/9 – 7.94 BB/9 – 13.2 IP – 3.95 ERA) (2017: 10.56 K/9 – 3.32 BB/9 – 73.1 IP – 4.30 ERA)

Southern Mississippi JR RHP/3B Taylor Braley: 90-94 FB; good CU; 5-11, 240 pounds (2015: .286/.362/.400 – 20 BB/33 K – 1/2 SB – 175 AB) (2016: .323/.450/.688 – 16 BB/20 K – 0/0 SB – 96 AB) (2017: .313/.461/.587 – 63 BB/50 K – 6/6 SB – 230 AB) (2017: 8.56 K/9 – 2.41 BB/9 – 82.0 IP – 3.40 ERA)

Southern Nevada JC FR RHP Herbie Good: 97 peak; 6-8 (2017: 8.49 K/9 – 4.32 BB/9 – 58.1 IP – 4.63 ERA)

St. Bonaventure JR LHP Nate Grant: 86-88 FB; 6-0, 200 pounds (2015: 8.38 K/9 – 4.66 BB/9 – 29.0 IP – 8.07 ERA) (2016: 7.50 K/9 – 3.59 BB/9 – 27.2 IP – 3.90 ERA) (4.1 IP)

St. Bonaventure JR RHP Brandon Schlimm: 90-93 FB; deceptive; good command; 6-4, 210 pounds (2015: 6.20 K/9 – 4.28 BB/9 – 61.1 IP – 4.28 ERA) (2016: 6.13 K/9 – 2.20 BB/9 – 94.0 IP – 2.11 ERA) (2017: 6.21 K/9 – 3.10 BB/9 – 58.0 IP – 4.50 ERA)

St. Bonaventure JR RHP Roman Wild: 6-2, 200 pounds (2017: 6.75 K/9 – 4.30 BB/9 – 29.1 IP – 4.91 ERA)

St. Bonaventure JR RHP/1B Aaron Phillips: 6-5, 215 pounds (2015: 7.16 K/9 – 4.70 BB/9 – 44.1 IP – 3.68 ERA) (2016: 4.93 K/9 – 3.34 BB/9 – 56.2 IP – 3.02 ERA) (2016: .302/.378/.414 – 15 BB/15 K – 5/7 SB – 116 AB) (2017: .251/.311/.330 – 15 BB/19 K – 18/22 SB – 191 AB) (2017: 8.05 K/9 – 4.03 BB/9 – 100.2 IP – 3.04 ERA)

St. Bonaventure SR RHP Danny Urban: 6-2, 200 pounds (2017: 9.97 K/9 – 3.75 BB/9 – 21.2 IP – 3.32 ERA)

St. Bonaventure SR RHP/1B TJ Baker: 6-7, 240 pounds (2016: 6.30 K/9 – 2.70 BB/9 – 20.0 IP – 3.60 ERA) (2017: .281/.349/.486 – 17 BB/44 K – 8/9 SB – 146 AB) (2017: 7.23 K/9 – 4.35 BB/9 – 18.2 IP – 4.34 ERA)

St. John’s JR LHP Kevin Magee: 87-91 FB; 6-2, 215 pounds (2015: 5.54 K/9 – 4.50 BB/9 – 25.2 IP – 7.27 ERA) (2016: 7.35 K/9 – 2.89 BB/9 – 34.1 IP – 4.72 ERA) (2017: 8.93 K/9 – 2.23 BB/9 – 40.1 IP – 2.45 ERA)

St. John’s JR RHP Aaron Herr: 6-4, 230 pounds (2017: 9.29 K/9 – 5.00 BB/9 – 12.2 IP – 6.39 ERA)

St. John’s rSO RHP/1B David Moyer: upper-80s FB; CB; CU; power upside; good approach; 6-5, 200 pounds (2016: 8.00 K/9 – 3.50 BB/9 – 18.0 IP – 4.50 ERA) (2017: 6.00 K/9 – 10.00 BB/9 – 9.0 IP – 6.00 ERA)

St. John’s SR RHP Ryan McAuliffe: 87-92 FB with sink, 94 peak; 70-72 CB; 77-78 SL; 6-4, 200 pounds (2016: 5.14 K/9 – 2.69 BB/9 – 77.0 IP – 4.32 ERA) (2017: 7.46 K/9 – 3.60 BB/9 – 35.0 IP – 1.80 ERA)

St. Johns River JC SO RHP Pearson McMahan: 90-94 FB; low-80s SL; North Florida transfer; 6-3, 200 pounds (2017: 11.23 K/9 – 3.82 BB/9 – 75.1 IP – 3.46 ERA)

St. Joseph’s JR RHP Justin Aungst: 6-0, 175 pounds (2015: 8.29 K/9 – 2.65 BB/9 – 50.2 IP – 1.59 ERA) (2016: 5.70 K/9 – 2.70 BB/9 – 30.0 IP – 2.70 ERA) (2017: 6.84 K/9 – 3.24 BB/9 – 50.0 IP – 5.22 ERA)

St. Joseph’s rSR RHP Tim Ponto: good command; missed two full seasons to injury; once drafted in 2011 (!); FAVORITE; 6-8, 220 pounds (2012: 7.16 K/9 | 3.90 BB/9 | 4.45 FIP | 27.2 IP) (2015: 6.00 K/9 – 5.44 BB/9 – 48.1 IP – 5.81 ERA) (2016: 7.16 K/9 – 2.66 BB/9 – 44.0 IP – 4.91 ERA) (2017: 6.99 K/9 – 5.60 BB/9 – 19.1 IP – 5.59 ERA)

St. Joseph’s SR RHP Matt Pennell: 92-94 FB; 82-84 CB/SL; Binghamton transfer; 6-1, 190 pounds (2017: 13.00 K/9 – 13.00 BB/9 – 9.0 IP – 9.00 ERA)

St. Joseph’s SR RHP Pat Vanderslice: 88-91 FB; 6-5, 225 pounds (2015: 6.30 K/9 – 2.19 BB/9 – 69.2 IP – 4.89 ERA) (2016: 6.25 K/9 – 2.17 BB/9 – 70.2 IP – 3.44 ERA) (2017: 8.74 K/9 – 4.63 BB/9 – 35.0 IP – 5.40 ERA)

St. Joseph’s SR RHP Ryan Kelly: 89-93 FB, 94 peak; above-average 81-85 SL, flashes plus; low-80s CU; 6-3, 200 pounds (2014: 9.00 K/9 – 9.00 BB/9 – 17 IP – 5.50 ERA) (2015: 8.55 K/9 – 7.20 BB/9 – 19.2 IP – 5.85 ERA) (2016: 11.84 K/9 – 3.38 BB/9 – 26.2 IP – 2.36 ERA) (2.0 IP)

St. Joseph’s SR RHP Zach DeVincenzo: 5-11, 175 pounds (2016: 7.08 K/9 – 4.58 BB/9 – 21.2 IP – 4.57 ERA) (2017: 7.71 K/9 – 2.14 BB/9 – 21.0 IP – 1.29 ERA)

St. Joseph’s SR RHP/C Brian Lau: 88-92 FB; good upper-70s CB; 6-3, 200 pounds (2016: 15.71 K/9 – 5.00 BB/9 – 12.2 IP – 6.39 ERA) (2016: .233/.327/.413 – 14 BB/47 K – 2/2 SB – 172 AB) (2017: 9.58 K/9 – 4.11 BB/9 – 26.1 IP – 4.10 ERA)

Stetson JR LHP Ben Onyshko: low-90s FB; CB; CU; 6-1, 210 pounds (2015: 8.23 K/9 – 6.43 BB/9 – 35.1 IP – 5.14 ERA) (2016: 9.95 K/9 – 6.39 BB/9 – 38.0 IP – 4.26 ERA) (2017: 12.82 K/9 – 5.70 BB/9 – 31.2 IP – 4.83 ERA)

Stetson JR RHP Brooks Wilson: 6-2, 200 pounds (2015: 6.32 K/9 – 2.46 BB/9 – 84.0 IP – 4.39 ERA) (2016: 7.25 K/9 – 3.03 BB/9 – 68.1 IP – 2.90 ERA) (2017: 10.62 K/9 – 3.18 BB/9 – 107.2 IP – 3.01 ERA)

Stetson JR RHP Dean Garabedian: 5-10, 210 pounds (2017: 6.99 K/9 – 5.24 BB/9 – 20.2 IP – 2.61 ERA)

Stetson SR LHP Tyler Keller: 5-10, 170 pounds (2015: 11.63 K/9 – 4.13 BB/9 – 24.0 IP – 1.88 ERA) (2016: 13.50 K/9 – 2.57 BB/9 – 14.0 IP – 7.07 ERA) (2017: 10.24 K/9 – 5.90 BB/9 – 29.0 IP – 5.59 ERA)

Stony Brook JR LHP Kevin Kernan: 5-11, 200 pounds (2016: 5.22 K/9 – 1.30 BB/9 – 27.2 IP – 3.58 ERA) (2017: 7.98 K/9 – 4.30 BB/9 – 44.0 IP – 3.68 ERA)

Stony Brook JR LHP Teddy Rodliff: 83-86 FB; 71-73 CB; 6-3, 165 pounds (2016: 5.95 K/9 – 0.69 BB/9 – 39.1 IP – 3.20 ERA) (2017: 7.76 K/9 – 6.33 BB/9 – 31.1 IP – 3.16 ERA)

Stony Brook JR RHP Aaron Pinto: 87-89 FB; good FB command; good SL; 6-0, 200 pounds (2016: 10.18 K/9 – 2.23 BB/9 – 28.1 IP – 2.54 ERA) (2017: 10.64 K/9 – 3.99 BB/9 – 40.2 IP – 2.88 ERA)

Stony Brook rJR RHP Cameron Stone: 88-92 FB, 93 peak; plus CU; 6-0, 190 pounds (2014: 10.95 K/9 – 4.86 BB/9 – 36 IP – 1.95 ERA) (2015: 11.42 K/9 – 2.77 BB/9 – 26.0 IP – 1.04 ERA) (2016: 4.95 K/9 – 5.40 BB/9 – 20.0 IP – 9.00 ERA) (5.0 IP)

TCU rJR LHP Ryan Burnett: 87-92 FB; good 77-80 SL, flashes plus; 75-78 CB; 79-80 CU; 6-2, 210 pounds (2014: 10.80 K/9 – 3.24 BB/9 – 8.1 IP – 0.00 ERA) (2015: 11.25 K/9 – 1.50 BB/9 – 12.1 IP – 2.25 ERA) (2016: 8.72 K/9 – 1.69 BB/9 – 32.0 IP – 1.97 ERA) (8.1 IP)

TCU rSO RHP Jared Janczak: 86-92 FB; good 78-84 SL/CB; 80-82 CU; 6-1, 200 pounds (2016: 8.72 K/9 – 2.83 BB/9 – 82.2 IP – 2.61 ERA) (2017: 9.59 K/9 – 2.13 BB/9 – 76.0 IP – 1.89 ERA)

Tennessee JR LHP Zach Warren: 87-93 FB; average 73-81 CB/SL; average 80-84 CU, flashes above-average; leans on FB; old PG comps: Chuck Finley, Cole Hamels, Cliff Lee; 2017: 88-91 FB, 93 peak; 6-5, 200 pounds (2015: 6.26 K/9 – 3.91 BB/9 – 23.0 IP – 5.09 ERA) (2016: 6.90 K/9 – 3.57 BB/9 – 75.2 IP – 4.04 ERA) (2017: 5.96 K/9 – 5.09 BB/9 – 51.1 IP – 6.31 ERA)

Texas JR RHP Connor Mayes: 86-92 FB, 94 peak; plus FB command; average 79-85 CU; 73-75 CB, flashes average; 78-82 SL; 85-87 cutter; great overall command; 6-2, 200 pounds (2015: 7.36 K/9 – 2.86 BB/9 – 66.1 IP – 2.59 ERA) (2016: 7.95 K/9 – 4.20 BB/9 – 60.0 IP – 3.60 ERA) (2017: 7.33 K/9 – 5.33 BB/9 – 27.0 IP – 6.00 ERA)

Texas JR RHP Jake McKenzie: 77 SL; 5-11, 180 pounds (2015: 6.50 K/9 – 3.50 BB/9 – 18.0 IP – 0.50 ERA) (2017: 5.96 K/9 – 2.17 BB/9 – 16.2 IP – 3.24 ERA)

Texas rJR LHP Josh Sawyer: 85-90 FB, 92 peak; 74-80 CB with upside; CU; 6-2, 215 pounds (2014: 7.45 K/9 – 5.59 BB/9 – 9.2 IP – 5.59 ERA) (2015: 6.13 K/9 – 4.40 BB/9 – 46.2 IP – 4.79 ERA) (2016: 15.00 K/9 – 1.50 BB/9 – 6.0 IP – 0.00 ERA)

Texas rSO RHP Parker Joe Robinson: 88 with sink; 6-5, 230 pounds (2017: 3.87 K/9 – 5.81 BB/9 – 9.1 IP – 1.93 ERA)

Texas rSO RHP Tyler Schimpf: 88-92 FB, 94 peak; good breaking ball; 6-4, 210 pounds (2017: 6.76 K/9 – 3.64 BB/9 – 17.1 IP – 1.56 ERA)

Texas SR LHP Jon Malmin: 84-87 FB; 72-73 SL; 6-0, 180 pounds (2015: 6.16 K/9 – 3.79 BB/9 – 19.0 IP – 3.79 ERA) (2016: 11.71 K/9 – 7.32 BB/9 – 12.1 IP – 7.30 ERA) (2017: 8.01 K/9 – 4.32 BB/9 – 14.2 IP – 4.30 ERA)

Texas Tech JR LHP Jacob Patterson: 88-92 FB, 94 peak; good 78-84 SL; deceptive; 6-2, 190 pounds (2015: 7.65 K/9 – 6.75 BB/9 – 20.0 IP – 3.60 ERA) (2016: 5.66 K/9 – 7.55 BB/9 – 14.1 IP – 3.77 ERA) (2017: 11.05 K/9 – 4.39 BB/9 – 51.1 IP – 3.86 ERA)

Texas Tech JR RHP Jose Quezada: 90-94 FB; good 78-82 CB/SL; 5-9, 175 pounds (2017: 12.32 K/9 – 3.79 BB/9 – 38.0 IP – 3.55 ERA)

Texas Tech rJR LHP Dylan Dusek: 88-91 FB with sink; TJ survivor; 6-2, 215 pounds (2014: 4.62 K/9 – 1.70 BB/9 – 74 IP – 1.95 ERA) (2015: 6.00 K/9 – 3.82 BB/9 – 33.0 IP – 3.82 ERA) (2017: 5.19 K/9 – 0.58 BB/9 – 15.2 IP – 7.47 ERA)

Texas-Arlington JR RHP Daniel James: 88-90 FB; 81-83 CU; low- to mid-70s CB; 6-4, 180 pounds (2015: 6.39 K/9 – 2.13 BB/9 – 38.0 IP – 5.45 ERA) (2016: 7.37 K/9 – 2.15 BB/9 – 29.1 IP – 3.99 ERA) (2017: 7.31 K/9 – 2.23 BB/9 – 28.1 IP – 3.81 ERA)

Texas-Arlington SR RHP Austin Gardner: 6-2, 215 pounds (2017: 11.10 K/9 – 2.02 BB/9 – 44.2 IP – 2.42 ERA)

Texas-San Antonio JR RHP Chris Muller: 6-5, 220 pounds (2017: 12.65 K/9 – 2.30 BB/9 – 31.1 IP – 1.72 ERA)

Tulane rJR LHP Sam Bjorngjeld: 87-88 FB; CB; CU; 6-5, 220 pounds (2016: 8.55 K/9 – 4.05 BB/9 – 20.0 IP – 3.15 ERA) (2017: 5.07 K/9 – 7.43 BB/9 – 53.1 IP – 5.91 ERA)

Tulane rJR RHP Chris Oakley: 92-94 FB with sink; good SL; UNC transfer; 6-6, 225 pounds (7.0 IP)

Tulane rJR RHP JP France: 88-92 FB, 94 peak; plus 77-78 CB; 81-83 CU; 6-1, 210 pounds (2014: 9.26 K/9 – 1.80 BB/9 – 35 IP – 5.91 ERA) (2016: 7.98 K/9 – 3.21 BB/9 – 75.2 IP – 3.33 ERA) (2017: 6.84 K/9 – 2.81 BB/9 – 96.0 IP – 3.84 ERA)

Tulane rSO RHP Brandon Issa: 6-4, 220 pounds (2017: 7.07 K/9 – 6.43 BB/9 – 28.0 IP – 5.79 ERA)

Tulane rSR LHP Christian Colletti: Connecticut transfer; 6-3, 210 pounds (2016: 6.43 K/9 – 2.86 BB/9 – 12.2 IP – 4.97 ERA) (2017: 6.87 K/9 – 2.75 BB/9 – 39.1 IP – 3.43 ERA)

Tulane SR RHP Corey Merrill: 86-92 FB with sink; good 87-88 cut-SL; CB; CU; 6-4, 230 pounds (2014: 5.40 K/9 – 4.42 BB/9 – 55 IP – 3.60 ERA) (2015: 7.15 K/9 – 3.79 BB/9 – 102.0 IP – 2.12 ERA) (2016: 10.78 K/9 – 3.25 BB/9 – 52.2 IP – 2.05 ERA) (2017: 7.07 K/9 – 4.85 BB/9 – 85.1 IP – 5.06 ERA)

UMass-Lowell JR RHP Andrew Ryan: 88-92 FB; good SL; good command; 6-2, 210 pounds (2015: 4.58 K/9 – 2.68 BB/9 – 57.1 IP – 2.68 ERA) (2016: 6.94 K/9 – 3.86 BB/9 – 70.0 IP – 4.11 ERA) (2017: 6.90 K/9 – 3.39 BB/9 – 74.1 IP – 2.91 ERA)

UMass-Lowell JR RHP Luke Tomczyk: 93-94 peak; good cutter; 6-5, 235 pounds (2017: 8.29 K/9 – 6.16 BB/9 – 38.0 IP – 5.21 ERA)

UMass-Lowell JR RHP Nick Kuzia: 91 FB; above-average CB; 6-4, 185 pounds (2015: 5.11 K/9 – 2.92 BB/9 – 37.0 IP – 5.84 ERA) (2016: 5.60 K/9 – 3.92 BB/9 – 64.1 IP – 5.88 ERA) (2017: 8.34 K/9 – 4.32 BB/9 – 58.1 IP – 4.47 ERA)

UMass-Lowell SR RHP Steve Xirinachs: 6-2, 210 pounds (2015: 7.43 K/9 – 2.74 BB/9 – 23.0 IP – 5.48 ERA) (2016: 5.02 K/9 – 4.57 BB/9 – 61.0 IP – 4.28 ERA) (2017: 8.05 K/9 – 3.55 BB/9 – 38.0 IP – 6.16 ERA)

UMBC JR RHP Matt Chanin: 87-89 FB; plus command; 6-3, 225 pounds (2015: 5.48 K/9 – 2.81 BB/9 – 64.1 IP – 1.97 ERA) (2016: 5.56 K/9 – 5.36 BB/9 – 45.1 IP – 8.14 ERA) (2017: 6.12 K/9 – 3.34 BB/9 – 64.2 IP – 4.87 ERA)

UMBC rSR RHP Michael Austin: 88-92 FB; CB; SL; 6-4, 200 pounds (2017: 6.38 K/9 – 2.99 BB/9 – 66.1 IP – 4.75 ERA)

UNC Asheville JR LHP Jordan Fulbright: good CU; 6-0, 180 pounds (2016: 5.99 K/9 – 2.29 BB/9 – 70.2 IP – 6.50 ERA)

UNC Asheville JR RHP Nick Boyles: low-90s FB; 6-4, 240 pounds (2016: 3.82 K/9 – 6.68 BB/9 – 28.1 IP – 1.91 ERA) (2017: 5.49 K/9 – 3.80 BB/9 – 42.2 IP – 6.33 ERA)

UNC Asheville rJR RHP Joe Zayatz: good command; 5-11, 180 pounds (2014: 4.38 K/9 – 1.62 BB/9 – 78 IP – 3.92 ERA) (2015: 5.82 K/9 – 1.16 BB/9 – 85.1 IP – 4.76 ERA) (2015: .288/.356/.388 – 9 BB/20 K – 1/1 SB – 80 AB) (2016: .300/.483/.550 – 8 BB/8 K – 0/0 SB – 20 AB) (2016: 7.20 K/9 – 0.90 BB/9 – 20.0 IP – 2.25 ERA) (2017: 7.31 K/9 – 1.13 BB/9 – 16.0 IP – 0.56 ERA)

UNC Asheville rSO RHP Ryan Tapp: low-90s FB; good SL; 6-8, 240 pounds (2017: 5.56 K/9 – 6.67 BB/9 – 24.1 IP – 13.68 ERA)

UNC Asheville SR LHP Spencer Orr: good CU; 6-5, 200 pounds (2016: 6.59 K/9 – 6.15 BB/9 – 41.0 IP – 6.80 ERA) (2017: 8.52 K/9 – 3.36 BB/9 – 75.0 IP – 3.72 ERA)

USC JR RHP Mitch Hart: 86-92 FB with sink, 94 peak; above-average 80-83 CU; average 73-78 CB, flashes plus; above-average 80-85 SL; labrum injury (’17); 6-4, 200 pounds (2015: 5.34 K/9 – 3.98 BB/9 – 86.1 IP – 4.08 ERA) (2016: 4.34 K/9 – 6.21 BB/9 – 29.0 IP – 6.21 ERA)

Villanova SR LHP Hunter Schryver: kCB; CU; good command; 6-0, 200 pounds (2014: 6.79 K/9 – 3.95 BB/9 – 57 IP – 4.58 ERA) (2015: 5.59 K/9 – 4.66 BB/9 – 57.2 IP – 5.43 ERA) (2016: 8.02 K/9 – 3.05 BB/9 – 88.2 IP – 2.64 ERA) (2017: 11.13 K/9 – 4.52 BB/9 – 73.2 IP – 2.44 ERA)

Virginia Commonwealth JR RHP Ryan Fox: 6-4, 200 pounds (2017: 6.75 K/9 – 2.25 BB/9 – 20.0 IP – 3.15 ERA)

Virginia Commonwealth JR RHP Sean Thompson: 88-92 FB; good CB; 6-3, 190 pounds (2015: 6.78 K/9 – 2.63 BB/9 – 64.2 IP – 3.46 ERA) (2016: 6.57 K/9 – 4.93 BB/9 – 60.1 IP – 3.28 ERA) (2017: 8.32 K/9 – 3.35 BB/9 – 83.1 IP – 3.46 ERA)

Virginia Commonwealth rSO RHP Garrett Pearson: 88-95 FB, 97 peak; 82-85 SL; iffy command; iffy control; TJ survivor; 6-5, 225 pounds (2015: 14.00 K/9 – 5.00 BB/9 – 9.1 IP – 1.00 ERA) (6.0 IP)

Virginia Commonwealth SR LHP Brooks Vial: good athlete; 5-10, 165 pounds (2016: 7.72 K/9 – 3.76 BB/9 – 93.1 IP – 4.05 ERA) (2017: 8.16 K/9 – 3.21 BB/9 – 92.2 IP – 2.82 ERA)

Virginia Commonwealth SR RHP Sam Donko: 90-92 FB; good SL; 6-2, 235 pounds (2016: 8.74 K/9 – 2.31 BB/9 – 54.2 IP – 2.63 ERA) (2017: 10.00 K/9 – 1.58 BB/9 – 51.1 IP – 2.81 ERA)

Virginia JR LHP Bennett Sousa: 90-94 FB; 83-84 SL with upside; 6-3, 210 pounds (2016: 8.28 K/9 – 6.84 BB/9 – 25.0 IP – 7.92 ERA) (2017: 12.00 K/9 – 4.09 BB/9 – 33.0 IP – 4.09 ERA)

Virginia rJR RHP Jack Roberts: 87-92 FB, 94 peak; average SL/CB, flashes plus; good CU; 6-4, 215 pounds (2015: 8.25 K/9 – 7.50 BB/9 – 23.2 IP – 6.00 ERA) (2016: 11.19 K/9 – 8.86 BB/9 – 19.1 IP – 3.26 ERA) (2017: 12.35 K/9 – 8.24 BB/9 – 15.1 IP – 7.04 ERA)

Virginia rSO LHP Riley Wilson: 6-0, 180 pounds (2017: 12.95 K/9 – 6.78 BB/9 – 14.2 IP – 5.52 ERA)

Virginia SR RHP Alec Bettinger: 85-91 FB with sink, 93-94 peak; good 76-80 SL/CB; 82-84 CU; 6-2, 180 pounds (2014: 7.78 K/9 – 3.65 BB/9 – 36 IP – 1.22 ERA) (2015: 10.70 K/9 – 3.91 BB/9 – 53.1 IP – 5.43 ERA) (2016: 7.78 K/9 – 4.40 BB/9 – 61.1 IP – 5.43 ERA) (2017: 10.14 K/9 – 4.43 BB/9 – 63.0 IP – 2.43 ERA)

Virginia SR RHP Tyler Shambora: 86-90 FB; CU; CB/SL; 5-11, 185 pounds (2016: 6.26 K/9 – 2.33 BB/9 – 50.1 IP – 3.22 ERA) (6.0 IP)

Virginia Tech JR RHP Connor Coward: 88-92 FB; CB with plus upside; average CU; 6-0, 200 pounds (2016: 9.50 K/9 – 6.24 BB/9 – 30.1 IP – 7.42 ERA) (2017: 7.38 K/9 – 4.13 BB/9 – 72.0 IP – 4.75 ERA)

Virginia Tech JR RHP Joey Sullivan: 91-94 FB; 80-82 SL; 6-2, 200 pounds (2016: 7.78 K/9 – 1.35 BB/9 – 26.2 IP – 7.76 ERA) (2017: 7.78 K/9 – 2.78 BB/9 – 48.2 IP – 5.55 ERA)

Virginia Tech rJR RHP Aaron McGarity: 88-92 FB, 93 peak; good 81-83 SL; good command; 6-3, 200 pounds (2014: 6.11 K/9 – 2.55 BB/9 – 52 IP – 4.58 ERA) (2015: 6.72 K/9 – 2.87 BB/9 – 67.0 IP – 4.57 ERA) (2016: 15.13 K/9 – 3.19 BB/9 – 11.1 IP – 2.38 ERA) (2017: 10.89 K/9 – 4.74 BB/9 – 38.0 IP – 4.26 ERA)

Virginia Tech rJR RHP Andrew McDonald: 6-6, 240 pounds (2017: 10.83 K/9 – 4.27 BB/9 – 59.0 IP – 7.78 ERA)

Virginia Tech rJR RHP Luke Scherzer: 88-92 FB, 93 peak; 80-81 SL with above-average to plus upside; 6-0, 200 pounds (2014: 5.62 K/9 – 3.60 BB/9 – 40 IP – 4.05 ERA) (2015: 11.05 K/9 – 5.53 BB/9 – 45.2 IP – 4.73 ERA)

Virginia Tech rSR LHP Kit Scheetz: 86-89 FB; 73-75 CB; 79-81 CU; 5-10, 180 pounds (2014: 41 K/18 BB – 50 IP – 5.76 ERA) (2015: 5.40 K/9 – 2.52 BB/9 – 50.0 IP – 5.22 ERA) (2016: 5.68 K/9 – 2.68 BB/9 – 84.0 IP – 4.82 ERA) (2017: 7.59 K/9 – 3.06 BB/9 – 67.2 IP – 3.86 ERA)

Wake Forest JR RHP Drew Loepprich: 81-85 FB; 73-75 CB; 6-1, 200 pounds (2015: 9.56 K/9 – 5.58 BB/9 – 11.1 IP – 5.56 ERA) (2016: 6.00 K/9 – 2.88 BB/9 – 78.0 IP – 4.85 ERA)

Wake Forest rJR RHP Chris Farish: 88-94 FB, 96 peak; good 78-81 CB/SL, up to 81-86 in 2017; emerging CU; 6-4, 225 pounds (2016: 11.25 K/9 – 9.64 BB/9 – 28.0 IP – 4.82 ERA) (2017: 16.88 K/9 – 5.06 BB/9 – 16.0 IP – 5.62 ERA)

Wake Forest SR RHP Connor Johnstone: 86-92 FB with sink; good low-80s CU; 81-85 cut-SL; 77 CB; good command; 6-1, 200 pounds (2014: 4.21 K/9 – 1.34 BB/9 – 47 IP – 3.06 ERA) (2015: 3.41 K/9 – 3.41 BB/9 – 58.0 IP – 6.36 ERA) (2016: 3.84 K/9 – 1.40 BB/9 – 77.1 IP – 5.70 ERA) (2017: 6.42 K/9 – 3.26 BB/9 – 88.1 IP – 3.36 ERA)

Wake Forest SR RHP John McCarren: 88-92 FB; 6-3, 200 pounds (2014: 6.75 K/9 – 3.54 BB/9 – 28 IP – 4.18 ERA) (2015: 5.51 K/9 – 3.56 BB/9 – 50.2 IP – 5.51 ERA) (2016: 5.57 K/9 – 2.31 BB/9 – 66.1 IP – 3.66 ERA) (2017: 7.08 K/9 – 2.72 BB/9 – 49.2 IP – 4.89 ERA)

Wake Forest SR RHP Parker Dunshee: 87-93 FB; average 78-84 SL; improved 79-84 CU; 6-2, 210 pounds (2014: 7.74 K/9 – 3.60 BB/9 – 49 IP – 2.16 ERA) (2015: 9.30 K/9 – 4.15 BB/9 – 71.2 IP – 2.89 ERA) (2016: 9.06 K/9 – 2.84 BB/9 – 101.1 IP – 3.20 ERA) (2017: 9.70 K/9 – 2.54 BB/9 – 95.2 IP – 4.14 ERA)

Walters State JC SO RHP Sam Gardner: 89-94 FB; good upper-70s SL (2017: 14.40 K/9 – 3.40 BB/9 – 45.0 IP – 2.00 ERA)

Washington RHP/1B Joe Wainhouse: 89-95 FB with plus sink; good cut-SL; CU; plus-plus raw power; Mississippi transfer; 6-7, 240 pounds (4.0 IP)

West Virginia JR RHP BJ Myers: 86-90 FB, 92 peak; 74-78 CB/SL; 80 CU; D1 comp: Preston Morrison; 6-0, 200 pounds (2015: 8.44 K/9 – 4.64 BB/9 – 63.2 IP – 3.80 ERA) (2016: 7.16 K/9 – 2.97 BB/9 – 66.2 IP – 4.05 ERA) (2017: 6.73 K/9 – 1.94 BB/9 – 97.2 IP – 4.52 ERA)

West Virginia JR RHP Conner Dotson: 90-94 FB, 96-97 peak; hurt in 2017 (arm injury); 6-4, 190 pounds (2015: 7.55 K/9 – 4.34 BB/9 – 55.2 IP – 3.86 ERA) (2016: 7.41 K/9 – 4.44 BB/9 – 48.2 IP – 4.44 ERA) (2017: 8.48 K/9 – 6.20 BB/9 – 27.2 IP – 5.53 ERA)

West Virginia JR RHP Shane Ennis: 90-93 FB; D1 comp: Harrison Musgrave; 6-2, 200 pounds (2015: 4.76 K/9 – 4.24 BB/9 – 33.2 IP – 6.09 ERA) (2017: 9.25 K/9 – 6.78 BB/9 – 14.2 IP – 3.68 ERA)

West Virginia SR RHP Jackson Sigman: 6-1, 200 pounds (2016: 6.76 K/9 – 4.68 BB/9 – 17.1 IP – 3.63 ERA) (2017: 11.27 K/9 – 3.55 BB/9 – 58.1 IP – 4.94 ERA)

Western Kentucky rSR RHP Jackson Sowell: 90-94 FB; average SL; 6-0, 180 pounds  (2016: 11.84 K/9 – 5.41 BB/9 – 26.2 IP – 2.36 ERA) (2017: 10.93 K/9 – 3.86 BB/9 – 28.0 IP – 4.50 ERA)

Western Kentucky SR LHP Ryan Thurston: 6-2, 165 pounds (2015: 4.75 K/9 – 4.75 BB/9 – 36.0 IP – 6.00 ERA) (2016: 8.97 K/9 – 4.35 BB/9 – 79.1 IP – 4.20 ERA) (2017: 10.83 K/9 – 4.89 BB/9 – 77.1 IP – 6.28 ERA)

Winthrop JR LHP Riley Arnone: 85-88 FB with sink; above-average CU; good CB; 6-2, 210 pounds (2015: 4.00 K/9 – 4.00 BB/9 – 36.1 IP – 5.00 ERA) (2016: 6.70 K/9 – 3.56 BB/9 – 43.0 IP – 7.33 ERA) (2017: 5.25 K/9 – 3.56 BB/9 – 48.0 IP – 3.56 ERA)

Winthrop rJR LHP Matt Crohan: 87-94 FB with sink. 96-97 peak; 82-87 cut-SL, flashes above-average to plus; good 82-88 CU; good athlete; velocity has dipped some late in games; Summer 2015: 90-94 FB; 86-88 CU (also 79-81, seems off); mid-80s SL; 6-4, 215 pounds (2014: 5.91 K/9 – 3.86 BB/9 – 35 IP – 4.37 ERA) (2015: 10.17 K/9 – 3.39 BB/9 – 76.2 IP – 3.04 ERA) (2016: 9.95 K/9 – 0.47 BB/9 – 19.0 IP – 2.37 ERA)

Winthrop rJR RHP Zach Cook: 93-94 peak; good CB; 6-1, 190 pounds (2015: 9.00 K/9 – 15.75 BB/9 – 8.1 IP – 5.63 ERA) (2016: 7.63 K/9 – 3.27 BB/9 – 41.1 IP – 3.48 ERA) (2.2 IP)

Winthrop rSO RHP Dalton Whitaker: 6-0, 180 pounds (2017: 7.58 K/9 – 4.30 BB/9 – 35.2 IP – 6.06 ERA)

Winthrop SR RHP Reece Green: 90-93 FB; SL; CU; good command; 6-3, 200 pounds (2016: 6.47 K/9 – 3.23 BB/9 – 47.1 IP – 4.56 ERA) (2017: 6.88 K/9 – 2.59 BB/9 – 90.1 IP – 3.89 ERA)

Wisconsin-Milwaukee JR RHP Austin Schulfer: 90-92 FB; upper-70s CU; low-80s SL; 6-1, 165 pounds (2015: 8.59 K/9 – 3.89 BB/9 – 44.0 IP – 2.25 ERA) (2016: 8.22 K/9 – 4.11 BB/9 – 46.0 IP – 7.24 ERA) (2017: 7.65 K/9 – 3.06 BB/9 – 82.1 IP – 3.72 ERA)

Wisconsin-Milwaukee SR RHP Jay Peters: low-90s FB; 6-5, 200 pounds (2016: 6.48 K/9 – 3.55 BB/9 – 73.2 IP – 3.30 ERA) (2017: 7.17 K/9 – 2.36 BB/9 – 103.0 IP – 3.32 ERA)

Wright State rJR RHP Derek Hendrixson: 88-92 FB; 81-82 SL; cutter; 5-10, 170 pounds (2015*: 9.88 K/9 – 0.80 BB/9 – 78.1 IP – 1.15 ERA) (2017: 9.86 K/9 – 3.03 BB/9 – 35.2 IP – 1.77 ERA)

Xavier JR RHP Garrett Schilling: 90-94 FB with sink; good SL; 85 CU; good command; 6-2, 180 pounds (2016: 7.23 K/9 – 3.62 BB/9 – 42.1 IP – 1.91 ERA) (2017: 5.47 K/9 – 2.84 BB/9 – 85.2 IP – 3.57 ERA)

Xavier SR LHP Brad Kirschner: 6-2, 215 pounds (2014: 7.58 K/9 – 4.74 BB/9 – 38 IP – 4.74 ERA) (2015: 6.93 K/9 – 3.98 BB/9 – 61.1 IP – 4.87 ERA) (2016: 6.27 K/9 – 4.70 BB/9 – 63.2 IP – 4.95 ERA) (2017: 7.00 K/9 – 4.73 BB/9 – 47.2 IP – 4.15 ERA)

Xavier SR LHP Greg Jacknewitz: upper-80s FB; SL; CU; 6-3, 210 pounds (2015: 6.86 K/9 – 5.34 BB/9 – 58.2 IP – 3.05 ERA) (2016: 6.62 K/9 – 5.60 BB/9 – 53.0 IP – 6.96 ERA) (2017: 6.61 K/9 – 3.80 BB/9 – 64.0 IP – 4.92 ERA)

Xavier SR RHP Jason Hall: 6-5, 200 pounds (2017: 9.38 K/9 – 3.75 BB/9 – 9.2 IP – 4.66 ERA)

Youngstown State SR RHP Kevin Yarabinec: 88-92 FB; plus low- to mid-80s SL; 6-3, 190 pounds (2014: 9.00 K/9 – 6.00 BB/9 – 24 IP – 2.25 ERA) (2015: 2.40 K/9 – 3.60 BB/9 – 15.1 IP – 4.80 ERA) (2016: 5.31 K/9 – 3.46 BB/9 – 39.0 IP – 4.15 ERA) (2017: 8.36 K/9 – 5.79 BB/9 – 42.0 IP – 6.64 ERA)

 

2017 MLB Draft – College Outfielders

14 Jun 2017 1:45 PM / Leave a comment

  1. Virginia JR OF/LHP Adam Haseley: plus hit tool; average to above-average power, mostly opposite way; good approach; quick bat; easy CF range; above-average to plus speed (buy it), others have it average; average to above-average arm; great athlete; great BA comp: Brad Wilkerson; 82-90 FB, 92 peak; average 76-77 SL; plus upper-70s CU; mid-70s CB; 2017: 86-88 FB; 81-83 cut-SL; 6-1, 200 pounds (2015: 5.28 K/9 – 3.41 BB/9 – 28.2 IP – 2.17 ERA) (2015: .250/.355/.322 – 39 BB/53 K – 5/6 SB – 276 AB) (2016: 5.54 K/9 – 2.42 BB/9 – 78.0 IP – 1.73 ERA) (2016: .304/.377/.502 – 28 BB/29 K – 3/4 SB – 247 AB) (2017: .390/.491/.659 – 44 BB/21 K – 10/14 SB – 223 AB) (2017: 7.30 K/9 – 2.48 BB/9 – 65.1 IP – 3.58 ERA)
  2. JR OF/2B Keston Hiura: plus hit tool; pretty swing; plus bat speed; above-average to plus power upside; good approach; average to above-average speed, closer to average for me; plus arm when healthy; great feel for game; fine in CF, great in LF; has also played 3B; health of elbow an obvious short-term concern; Callis and BA comps: Rob Refsynder; PG comp: Howie Kendrick; shades of Biggio for me, also Martin Prado; swing shares similarities to Ichiro; easy recent comp is Ian Happ; RHH; FAVORITE; 6-0, 190 pounds (2015: .330/.392/.520 – 17 BB/41 K – 1/3 SB – 227 AB) (2016: .358/.436/.539 – 25 BB/44 K – 6/10 SB – 204 AB) (2017: .442/.567/.693 – 50 BB/38 K – 9/15 SB – 199 AB)
  3. Mississippi State rJR OF/1B Brent Rooker: plus bat speed; above-average to plus power upside; average speed; average to above-average arm, fits best in LF; good athlete; improving approach; 80-83 FB; 74-76 CB; RHH; FAVORITE; 6-3, 210 pounds (2015: .257/.325/.378 – 7 BB/17 K – 0/0 SB – 74 AB) (2016: .320/.371/.553 – 15 BB/46 K – 2/3 SB – 197 AB) (2017: .392/.498/.820 – 47 BB/56 K – 18/23 SB – 245 AB)
  4. North Carolina JR OF Brian Miller: good hit tool; quick bat; plus to plus-plus speed (I’m in), many others have it less (above-average); great athlete; great approach; above-average CF range; average to above-average power, closer to average for me; average arm; BA comp: Brett Gardner; LHH; FAVORITE; 6-0, 180 pounds (2015: .288/.375/.326 – 19 BB/16 K – 10/12 SB – 132 AB) (2016: .345/.440/.469 – 34 BB/29 K – 21/26 SB – 226 AB) (2017: .343/.422/.502 – 38 BB/35 K – 24/30 SB – 271 AB)
  5. Vanderbilt JR OF Jeren Kendall: plus bat speed; can hit it anywhere; above-average to plus raw power; plus-plus speed; plus to plus-plus arm; plus CF range; good approach; good hit tool; D1 comps: Jacoby Ellsbury (BA) and Brett Gardner; PG comp: Andrew McCutchen; reminds me a good bit of Kyle Lewis last year but approach improvements never came; lefty Starling Marte comp is one I like; LHH; FAVORITE; 6-0, 190 pounds (2015: .281/.394/.530 – 21 BB/60 K – 19/23 SB – 185 AB) (2016: .332/.396/.568 – 25 BB/62 K – 28/36 SB – 250 AB) (2017: .307/.372/.556 – 24 BB/74 K – 20/24 SB – 261 AB)
  6. Wake Forest JR OF Stuart Fairchild: great approach; above-average to plus speed; above-average to plus arm; average or better power; steady glove in CF, keeps getting better (above-average to plus); average or better hit tool; good athlete; FAVORITE; 6-0, 200 pounds (2015: .349/.429/.497 – 18 BB/40 K – 12/14 SB – 195 AB) (2016: .293/.403/.470 – 39 BB/42 K – 14/17 SB – 232 AB) (2017: .359/.438/.645 – 29 BB/49 K – 20/25 SB – 248 AB)
  7. New Mexico JR OF/LHP Luis Gonzalez: good hit tool; average power; above-average speed; strong arm; CF range; 88-92 FB, 94 peak; 76-78 CB; 74-77 CU; plus athlete; varies arm slot; FAVORITE; 6-0, 180 pounds (2015: 5.92 K/9 – 5.21 BB/9 – 38.1 IP – 6.16 ERA) (2015: .299/.405/.496 – 23 BB/13 K – 3/4 SB – 127 AB) (2017: .361/.500/.589 – 58 BB/32 K – 14/18 SB – 219 AB)
  8. Cal State Fullerton JR OF/2B Scott Hurst: great approach; not much power; above-average to plus speed; good CF range; plus-plus arm; PG comp: Mark Kotsay; 92-94 FB, 96 peak; FAVORITE; 5-10, 185 pounds (2015: .250/.356/.347 – 19 BB/39 K – 5/6 SB – 124 AB) (2016: .215/.343/.250 – 23 BB/30 K – 4/9 SB – 144 AB) (2017: .330/.421/.592 – 33 BB/33 K – 7/8 SB – 233 AB)
  9. Arizona JR OF/1B JJ Matijevic: plus hit tool; above-average raw power; good athlete; plus bat speed; good approach; strong arm (others disagree); below-average speed, plays up to a little under average; played 2B in 2016 and SS in HS; BA comps: John Jaso, James Loney; LHH; FAVORITE; 6-0, 200 pounds (2015: .238/.317/.406 – 15 BB/18 K – 2/3 SB – 143 AB) (2016: .287/.331/.411 – 17 BB/47 K – 2/3 SB – 265 AB) (2017: .383/.436/.633 – 23 BB/38 K – 9/10 SB – 240 AB)
  10. LSU JR OF/1B Greg Deichmann: plus raw power; above-average to plus speed, has ticked down to closer to average over years; strong; great athlete; hurts himself at times by expanding zone and getting self out; can also play 3B; LHH; 6-2, 210 pounds (2016: .288/.346/.513 – 19 BB/41 K – 5/11 SB – 236 AB) (2017: .322/.431/.614 – 47 BB/52 K – 5/8 SB – 236 AB)
  11. Stanford JR OF/LHP Quinn Brodey: average to above-average power; above-average to plus speed; CF range, but better in corner; great athlete; strong arm; good approach; 90-91 FB; CB with above-average upside; 6-1, 200 pounds (2015: 3.60 K/9 – 9.00 BB/9 – 10.1 IP – 3.60 ERA) (2015: .262/.345/.340 – 12 BB/24 K – 4/5 SB – 103 AB) (2016: .280/.302/.445 – 9 BB/28 K – 8/9 SB – 213 AB) (2017: .314/.371/.556 – 22 BB/33 K – 3/6 SB – 239 AB)
  12. Chipola JC SO OF/1B Reynaldo Rivera: plus raw power; plus arm; average speed; 6-6, 250 pounds (*2016*: .397/.497/.647 – 29 BB/51 K – 3/5 SB – 184 AB) (2017: .438/.534/.865 – 40 BB/43 K – 4/6 SB – 192 AB)
  13. UAB rSO OF/C Brewer Hicklen: above-average raw power; average arm; great athlete; plus speed; plus range; FAVORITE; 6-2, 210 pounds (2016: .289/.413/.408 – 38 BB/41 K – 22/28 SB – 201 AB) (2017: .328/.422/.586 – 25 BB/52 K – 17/21 SB – 186 AB)
  14. Lipscomb JR OF Michael Gigliotti: above-average hit tool; good approach; really good glove in CF, at least above-average and could be plus; plus to plus-plus speed; good athlete; average arm; average power upside; PG comps: Leonys Martin, Josh Hart; LHH; 6-1, 180 pounds (2015: .336/.409/.448 – 25 BB/31 K – 17/24 SB – 232 AB) (2016: .302/.409/.464 – 31 BB/35 K – 15/19 SB – 192 AB) (2017: .282/.447/.406 – 51 BB/41 K – 31/36 SB – 202 AB)
  15. Arizona State JR OF/LHP Andrew Shaps: easy CF range; great athlete; above-average arm; plus speed; 88-93 FB; dismissed from teach; coach comp: Kole Calhoun; 6-1, 190 pounds (2016: .321/.360/.443 – 13 BB/37 K – 6/11 SB – 212 AB) (2019: .299/.368/.490 – 14 BB/14 K – 7/12 SB – 147 AB)
  16. Texas Tech JR OF/SS Tanner Gardner: plus defensive upside at either SS or CF depending on who you ask; good approach; sneaky pop; above-average speed; good athlete; FAVORITE; 5-11, 200 pounds (2015: .238/.308/.385 – 13 BB/20 K – 6/7 SB – 130 AB) (2016: .379/.484/.549 – 43 BB/32 K – 6/9 SB – 235 AB) (2017: .305/.395/.485 – 26 BB/31 K – 6/6 SB – 200 AB)
  17. Duke SO OF Jimmy Herron: plus to plus-plus speed; plus arm; power upside; good approach; FAVORITE; 6-1, 200 pounds (2016: .324/.418/.440 – 29 BB/25 K – 24/28 SB – 207 AB) (2017: .326/.412/.474 – 29 BB/34 K – 17/24 SB – 230 AB)
  18. Binghamton JR OF/2B CJ Krowiak: easy CF range; plus speed; great athlete; FAVORITE; 6-0, 190 pounds (2015: .325/.453/.442 – 17 BB/11 K – 5/7 SB – 77 AB) (2016: .314/.366/.368 – 18 BB/12 K – 16/19 SB – 223 AB) (2017: .326/.390/.480 – 18 BB/18 K – 13/18 SB – 175 AB)
  19. Auburn JR OF Jonah Todd: good hit tool; CF range; above-average to plus speed; plus athlete; average at best arm; PG comp: Brett Gardner; 6-0, 180 pounds (2017: .376/.460/.471 – 37 BB/28 K – 9/14 SB – 242 AB)
  20. South Carolina Upstate JR OF JJ Shimko: great approach; good hit tool; power upside; plus speed; easy CF range; strong; FAVORITE; 6-1, 220 pounds (2015: .190/.280/.200 – 11 BB/33 K – 1/2 SB – 105 AB) (2016: .292/.383/.373 – 20 BB/29 K – 1/2 SB – 185 AB) (2017: .300/.417/.435 – 38 BB/32 K – 7/7 SB – 207 AB)
  21. Arizona JR OF Jared Oliva: plus to plus-plus speed, others have it less; easy CF range; great athlete; above-average power upside; 6-2, 190 pounds (2015: .272/.340/.390 – 12 BB/33 K – 4/6 SB – 136 AB) (2016: .240/.293/.378 – 14 BB/45 K – 13/18 SB – 217 AB) (2017: .321/.385/.498 – 26 BB/42 K – 10/13 SB – 243 AB)
  22. Oklahoma State JR OF Garrett McCain: good hit tool; good approach; average or better speed, times as high as plus; average power; strong arm; good athlete; 86-90 FB; good CU; 6-0, 180 pounds (2015: .319/.467/.389 – 11 BB/17 K – 7/7 SB – 72 AB) (2016: .203/.385/.243 – 17 BB/18 K – 11/13 SB – 74 AB) (2017: .388/.491/.549 – 29 BB/33 K – 19/20 SB – 224 AB)
  23. Sam Houston State JR OF Bryce Johnson: power upside; plus to plus-plus speed; great athlete; easy CF range; above-average to plus arm; 6-2, 180 pounds (2015: .310/.392/.364 – 19 BB/28 K – 16/21 SB – 187 AB) (2016: .345/.401/.418 – 16 BB/33 K – 20/27 SB – 261 AB) (2017: .351/.455/.436 – 34 BB/39 K – 33/40 SB – 259 AB)
  24. Clemson JR OF Chase Pinder: plus hit tool; above-average raw power; steady in CF; good arm; average to above-average speed; 5-10, 185 pounds (2015: .256/.360/.375 – 21 BB/22 K – 2/3 SB – 160 AB) (2016: .294/.412/.471 – 43 BB/40 K – 7/11 SB – 255 AB) (2017: .310/.425/.472 – 37 BB/41 K – 13/16 SB – 229 AB)
  25. Miami JR OF Carl Chester: plus-plus speed; plus arm; quick bat; average power upside; 6-0, 190 pounds (2015: .267/.355/.408 – 18 BB/45 K – 11/14 SB – 191 AB) (2016: .336/.426/.395 – 22 BB/35 K – 16/26 SB – 253 AB) (2017: .281/.367/.402 – 24 BB/21 K – 8/14 SB – 224 AB)
  26. UMass-Lowell SO OF Chris Sharpe: great athlete; 6-1, 200 pounds (2016: .228/.351/.310 – 28 BB/52 K – 8/8 SB – 171 AB) (2017: .338/.432/.685 – 16 BB/27 K – 6/8 SB – 130 AB)
  27. Houston JR OF/2B Corey Julks: good athlete; above-average speed; plus bat speed; could also be tried at 3B; 6-1, 200 pounds (2015: .302/.384/.469 – 21 BB/31 K – 3/5 SB – 179 AB) (2016: .332/.409/.439 – 25 BB/34 K – 10/12 SB – 196 AB) (2017: .335/.426/.572 – 35 BB/35 K – 15/20 SB – 215 AB)
  28. UNLV rSO OF Ernie De La Trinidad: power upside; good defender; PG comp: Brian Giles; 5-9, 165 pounds (*2016*: .399/.497/.662 – 24 BB/24 K – 12/15 SB – 148 AB) (2017: .361/.465/.559 – 21 BB/32 K – 12/17 SB – 202 AB)
  29. Stanford JR OF/1B Matt Winaker: good athlete; really good glove at 1B, plus upside; above-average speed; above-average raw power; LHH; 6-1, 200 pounds (2015: .268/.383/.380 – 31 BB/30 K – 1/2 SB – 179 AB) (2016: .254/.356/.360 – 28 BB/20 K – 0/0 SB – 189 AB) (2017: .308/.432/.514 – 42 BB/36 K – 3/6 SB – 208 AB)
  30. Michigan State JR OF/LHP Brandon Hughes: good athlete; above-average to plus speed; easy CF range; above-average arm; BHH; 88-91 FB; 6-2, 215 pounds (2015: .280/.353/.405 – 19 BB/29 K – 3/6 SB – 200 AB) (2016: .303/.393/.404 – 28 BB/39 K – 17/22 SB – 208 AB) (2017: .330/.382/.473 – 18 BB/24 K – 30/36 SB – 203 AB)
  31. Missouri JR OF/2B Trey Harris: power upside; strong; quick bat; good approach; strong arm; good athlete; can also play 3B; 5-10, 220 pounds (2015: .263/.307/.376 – 10 BB/37 K – 6/6 SB – 186 AB) (2017: .268/.388/.508 – 32 BB/27 K – 9/12 SB – 183 AB)
  32. McLennan JC SO OF Chris Roller: plus bat speed; good athlete; above-average to plus speed; easy CF range; FAVORITE; 5-11, 180 pounds (2017: .414/.515/.712 – 32 BB/39 K – 32/34 SB – 222 AB)
  33. Cecil County JC SO OF/3B Joe Zirolli: plus raw power; strong arm; good speed; good athlete; 6-4, 225 pounds (2017: .358/.429/.694 – 13 BB/19 K – 3/5 SB – 134 AB)
  34. North Greenville JR OF Clark Scolamiero: above-average to plus speed; above-average arm; CF range; South Carolina transfer; (2015: .214/.274/.232 – 5 BB/8 K – 4/4 SB – 56 AB) (2016: .206/.293/.206 – 4 BB/9 K – 2/3 SB – 34 AB) (2017: .360/.440/.545 – 27 BB/27 K – 29/31 SB – 211 AB)
  35. Stony Brook SR OF Toby Handley: quick bat; above-average to plus speed; strong arm; good hit tool; good glove in CF; 6-0, 180 pounds (2014: .252/.342/.301 – 12 BB/19 K – 12/14 SB – 103 AB) (2015: .330/.427/.423 – 28 BB/26 K – 12/14 SB – 194 AB) (2016: .288/.394/.377 – 31 BB/44 K – 12/14 SB – 191 AB) (2017: .342/.466/.587 – 45 BB/31 K – 18/21 SB – 196 AB)
  36. MIT OF/3B Austin Filiere: above-average power; good approach; FAVORITE; 6-1, 185 pounds (2015: .436/.552/.798 – 40 BB/33 K – 14/16 SB – 163 AB) (2016: .428/.546/.834 – 30 BB/25 K – 14/15 SB – 145 AB) (2017: .375/.530/.794 – 41 BB/22 K – 16/17 SB – 136 AB)
  37. Francis Marion JR OF Reese Cooley: power upside; above-average to plus speed; strong arm; plus athlete; 6-2, 210 pounds (2016: .262/.359/.541 – 22 BB/39 K – 12/13 SB – 157 AB) (2017: .343/.439/.580 – 29 BB/38 K – 6/8 SB – 169 AB)
  38. Clemson rJR OF/1B Reed Rohlman: good hit tool; 6-1, 210 pounds (2015: .356/.412/.466 – 23 BB/35 K – 3/5 SB – 236 AB) (2016: .274/.374/.383 – 33 BB/43 K – 1/3 SB – 248 AB) (2017: .366/.451/.549 – 25 BB/32 K – 1/5 SB – 224 AB)
  39. Nova Southeastern JR OF/1B Jeremy Vasquez: Florida transfer; LHH; 6-0, 210 pounds (2015: .339/.424/.459 – 15 BB/17 K – 1/3 SB – 109 AB) (2016: .291/.387/.358 – 22 BB/29 K – 1/2 SB – 165 AB) (2017: .317/.453/.614 – 45 BB/36 K – 0/1 SB – 189 AB)
  40. Broward JC SO OF Danny Reyes: plus raw power; RHH; Florida transfer; 6-2, 215 pounds (2016: .269/.278/.423 – 1 BB/10 K – 1/3 SB – 52 AB) (2017: .335/.451/.557 – 27 BB/32 K – 17/20 SB – 176 AB)
  41. Florida State JR OF/LHP Rhett Aplin: power upside; strong arm; 6-2, 220 pounds (2017: .322/.431/.524 – 24 BB/30 K – 4/6 SB – 143 AB)
  42. Maryland SO OF Marty Costes: great athlete; good approach; average at best speed; average or better arm; power upside; LF only type; coach comp: Ron Gant; RHH; FAVORITE; 5-9, 200 pounds (2016: .263/.363/.479 – 28 BB/40 K – 0/1 SB – 190 AB) (2017: .322/.429/.548 – 34 BB/47 K – 5/5 SB – 239 AB)
  43. Hope International JR OF Cameron Baranek: plus speed; above-average power; average arm; CF range; good athlete; PG comp: Kole Calhoun; FAVORITE; 5-10, 185 pounds (2017: .364/.486/.672 – 43 BB/32 K – 20/30 SB – 198 AB)
  44. Mercer JR OF Trey Truitt: above-average power upside; average to above-average speed; 6-1, 190 pounds (2015: .276/.374/.492 – 27 BB/59 K – 4/7 SB – 181 AB) (2016: .335/.430/.636 – 40 BB/67 K – 2/6 SB – 236 AB) (2017: .263/.373/.413 – 31 BB/55 K – 5/6 SB – 179 AB)
  45. North Carolina SR OF Tyler Lynn: good hit tool; power upside; plus approach; good speed; good athlete; LHH; FAVORITE; 6-1, 190 pounds (2016: .235/.359/.369 – 24 BB/18 K – 6/8 SB – 149 AB) (2017: .313/.413/.500 – 29 BB/23 K – 6/10 SB – 192 AB)
  46. Maryland JR OF Zach Jancarski: above-average to plus speed; chance to be plus in CF; good athlete; 6-0, 185 pounds (2016: .257/.348/.327 – 13 BB/16 K – 5/8 SB – 101 AB) (2017: .325/.434/.453 – 33 BB/33 K – 20/30 SB – 234 AB)
  47. Texas JR OF Patrick Mathis: good hit tool; above-average to plus power upside; good athlete; steady glove; LHH; 6-0, 215 pounds (2015: .063/.167/.063 – 2 BB/7 K – 1/1 SB – 16 AB) (2016: .297/.379/.477 – 24 BB/47 K – 4/6 SB – 172 AB) (2017: .245/.376/.432 – 28 BB/42 K – 6/8 SB – 245 AB)
  48. Central Michigan JR OF/1B Daniel Jipping: plus speed; plus power upside; quick bat; strong; good approach; RHH; 6-2, 230 pounds (2015: .281/.372/.444 – 16 BB/45 K – 4/4 SB – 153 AB) (2016: .300/.406/.484 – 32 BB/56 K – 4/5 SB – 217 AB) (2017: .309/.422/.560 – 41 BB/52 K – 4/7 SB – 207 AB)
  49. Rice JR OF Ryan Chandler: above-average hit tool; good approach; plus speed; strong arm; sneaky pop; CF range; FAVORITE; 5-9, 170 pounds (2015: .302/.382/.379 – 25 BB/44 K – 5/12 SB – 248 AB) (2016: .270/.359/.370 – 30 BB/34 K – 7/13 SB – 230 AB) (2017: .267/.375/.407 – 32 BB/51 K – 6/9 SB – 243 AB)
  50. Arizona JR OF Cal Stevenson: good hit tool; above-average to plus speed; above-average arm; average power; good defender; FAVORITE; 5-9, 170 pounds (2017: .311/.448/.461 – 48 BB/36 K – 5/5 SB – 193 AB)
  51. Georgia Tech SR OF Ryan Peurifoy: good speed; plus arm in all phases; above-average speed plays up; great instincts; good glove; CF range; 6-2, 200 pounds (2014: .296/.340/.387 – 11 BB/29 K – 2/4 SB – 142 AB) (2015: .324/.386/.451 – 11 BB/22 K – 1/2 SB – 102 AB) (2016: .237/.276/.333 – 10 BB/48 K – 2/3 SB – 198 AB) (2017: .295/.366/.465 – 21 BB/30 K – 3/4 SB – 200 AB)
  52. North Carolina State JR OF Josh McLain: plus CF range; plus speed; sneaky pop; good athlete; below-average arm; 6-0, 165 pounds (2015: .186/.234/.209 – 2 BB/11 K – 1/2 SB – 43 AB) (2016: .300/.359/.465 – 14 BB/40 K – 13/16 SB – 213 AB) (2017: .313/.354/.471 – 12 BB/35 K – 11/13 SB – 240 AB)
  53. TCU JR OF Austen Wade: above-average speed; power upside; 6-1, 185 pounds (2016: .286/.434/.359 – 57 BB/41 K – 13/16 SB – 217 AB) (2017: .355/.463/.523 – 45 BB/47 K – 15/20 SB – 220 AB)
  54. Southeast Missouri State SR OF Dan Holst: plus speed; good hit tool; power upside; great approach; average arm; great in corner, easy CF range; LHH; FAVORITE; 5-11, 180 pounds (2016: .322/.475/.521 – 55 BB/50 K – 22/26 SB – 211 AB) (2017: .375/.509/.601 – 49 BB/39 K – 13/16 SB – 208 AB)
  55. Memphis SR OF Chris Carrier: power upside; 6-3, 225 pounds (2015: .254/.325/.433 – 9 BB/31 K – 6/7 SB – 134 AB) (2016: .280/.351/.467 – 10 BB/48 K – 15/16 SB – 214 AB) (2017: .330/.438/.641 – 30 BB/40 K – 10/13 SB – 206 AB)
  56. John’s JR OF/RHP Jamie Galazin: plus speed; above-average to plus arm; power upside; plus bat speed; good approach; easy CF range; great athlete; 90-95 FB; SL/CB; FAVORITE; 6-3, 200 pounds (2015: .227/.261/.273 – 1 BB/6 K – 3/3 SB – 22 AB) (2016: .283/.374/.375 – 19 BB/28 K – 14/16 SB – 152 AB) (2017: .319/.378/.446 – 19 BB/40 K – 13/14 SB – 204 AB)
  57. Butler JR OF Tyler Houston: above-average speed; good athlete; 6-0, 185 pounds (2015: .324/.405/.447 – 26 BB/15 K – 11/15 SB – 179 AB) (2016: .308/.376/.401 – 17 BB/23 K – 10/11 SB – 182 AB) (2017: .287/.379/.540 – 28 BB/29 K – 18/20 SB – 202 AB)
  58. Cal State Los Angeles JR OF/RHP Sean Watkins: plus bat speed; plus arm; average power; 88-92 FB; 75-77 CB; good 79-82 SL; Loyola Marymount transfer; 5-10, 180 pounds (2015: 7.74 K/9 – 3.63 BB/9 – 57.0 IP – 1.89 ERA) (2015: .266/.331/.455 – 8 BB/34 K – 1/2 SB – 143 AB) (2016: 5.73 K/9 – 4.91 BB/9 – 22.0 IP – 2.86 ERA) (2016: .256/.304/.368 – 7 BB/18 K – 1/1 SB – 125 AB) (2017: .368/.464/.730 – 19 BB/34 K – 5/8 SB – 174 AB)
  59. Mississippi State SO OF/LHP Jake Mangum: above-average to plus hit tool; plus bat speed; plus to plus-plus speed; sneaky pop; plus arm; great athlete; easy CF range; BHH; 88-92 FB with sink, 93 peak; good CB; good 77-79 CU; FAVORITE; 6-0, 185 pounds (2016: .408/.458/.510 – 14 BB/20 K – 6/7 SB – 206 AB) (2017: .325/.382/.387 – 9 BB/33 K – 14/21 SB – 274 AB)
  60. Mary’s rSO OF Eddie Haus: average hit tool; good approach; above-average arm; 5-10, 175 pounds (2016: .265/.298/.368 – 8 BB/26 K – 4/4 SB – 185 AB) (2017: .335/.398/.520 – 24 BB/23 K – 1/2 SB – 221 AB)
  61. James Madison JR OF Adam Sisk: above-average power upside; above-average speed; good athlete; 6-4, 200 pounds (2016: .262/.369/.433 – 25 BB/54 K – 16/19 SB – 187 AB) (2017: .337/.449/.560 – 32 BB/43 K – 14/19 SB – 193 AB)
  62. Dartmouth JR OF/2B Kyle Holbrook: good approach; strong hit tool; power upside; average glove in corner; good athlete; can also play C; FAVORITE; 6-0, 200 pounds (2015: .264/.333/.349 – 13 BB/16 K – 3/3 SB – 129 AB) (2016: .279/.327/.404 – 6 BB/17 K – 0/1 SB – 104 AB) (2017: .329/.395/.461 – 15 BB/13 K – 2/5 SB – 152 AB)
  63. Georgia JR OF Keegan McGovern: strong hit tool; plus raw power; plus athlete; good speed; LHH; 6-3, 250 pounds (2015: .268/.392/.382 – 27 BB/29 K – 2/2 SB – 157 AB) (2016: .263/.374/.395 – 35 BB/46 K – 2/2 SB – 205 AB) (2017: .291/.426/.413 – 35 BB/51 K – 1/2 SB – 189 AB)
  64. North Carolina Greensboro SR OF Dillon Stewart: good speed; strong arm; power upside; great athlete; FAVORITE; 6-0, 200 pounds (2016: .335/.455/.665 – 45 BB/45 K – 9/11 SB – 209 AB) (2017: .278/.333/.481 – 4 BB/14 K – 4/6 SB – 54 AB)
  65. Grand Canyon JR OF Garrison Schwartz: above-average power; average or better speed; average arm; great athlete; corner outfield profile; summer coach comp (D1): Seth Smith; LHH; 6-1, 200 pounds (2015: .357/.413/.439 – 22 BB/30 K – 7/10 SB – 196 AB) (2016: .307/.404/.510 – 27 BB/39 K – 4/5 SB – 202 AB) (2017: .303/.413/.530 – 32 BB/41 K – 3/6 SB – 198 AB)
  66. Southern Mississippi JR OF Daniel Keating: plus speed; power upside; good athlete; CF range, but raw; 6-3, 200 pounds (2015: .278/.345/.392 – 5 BB/28 K – 8/11 SB – 79 AB) (2016: .303/.401/.486 – 12 BB/46 K – 7/11 SB – 142 AB) (2017: .261/.368/.522 – 17 BB/48 K – 11/17 SB – 161 AB)
  67. Virginia Commonwealth SR OF/2B Logan Farrar: good approach; plus speed; good athlete; strong; sneaky pop; good CF range; below-average arm; 5-11, 200 pounds (2014: .305/.393/.368 – 18 BB/22 K – 10/15 SB – 174 AB) (2015: .307/.392/.423 – 27 BB/29 K – 8/14 SB – 267 AB) (2016: .295/.388/.405 – 25 BB/22 K – 15/19 SB – 227 AB) (2017: .365/.450/.543 – 27 BB/23 K – 4/8 SB – 230 AB)
  68. Maine SR OF/RHP Tyler Schwanz: good athlete; average to above-average arm; good speed; could be really good in corner; power upside; good approach; 88-92 FB, 93 peak; 6-4, 200 pounds (2016: .267/.342/.451 – 17 BB/53 K – 8/9 SB – 195 AB) (2017: .284/.377/.457 – 25 BB/33 K – 4/5 SB – 208 AB)
  69. Cincinnati JR OF/1B Ryan Noda: plus power upside; good athlete; quick bat; strong arm; interesting approach; good glove at 1B; 6-3, 215 pounds (2015: .230/.381/.393 – 39 BB/77 K – 5/13 SB – 196 AB) (2016: .250/.341/.423 – 23 BB/51 K – 7/10 SB – 196 AB) (2017: .236/.388/.478 – 33 BB/68 K – 9/11 SB – 178 AB)
  70. Indiana JR OF/1B Logan Sowers: plus raw power; plus arm, others have it less (average); quick bat; above-average speed; good athlete; above-average defender in corner (for some); 6-4, 220 pounds (2015: .257/.329/.427 – 21 BB/67 K – 4/5 SB – 218 AB) (2016: .273/.377/.466 – 22 BB/36 K – 0/0 SB – 161 AB) (2017: .291/.356/.536 – 20 BB/74 K – 2/3 SB – 237 AB)
  71. Oklahoma State JR OF Jon Littell: plus power upside; plus arm; good athlete; average speed; 6-3, 200 pounds (2015: .226/.286/.269 – 8 BB/23 K – 2/3 SB – 93 AB) (2016: .258/.332/.343 – 20 BB/43 K – 4/6 SB – 198 AB) (2017: .262/.348/.402 – 19 BB/43 K – 1/2 SB – 164 AB)
  72. Kent State rSR OF Luke Burch: good hit tool; great approach; plus speed; sneaky pop; good glove; 6-2, 200 pounds (2015: .360/.442/.441 – 16 BB/25 K – 17/25 SB – 111 AB) (2016: .357/.423/.468 – 29 BB/42 K – 22/28 SB – 235 AB) (2017: .350/.441/.489 – 34 BB/40 K – 13/23 SB – 223 AB)
  73. Air Force SR OF Adam Groesbeck: good speed; 5-10, 175 pounds (2015: .338/.398/.527 – 17 BB/43 K – 21/26 SB – 222 AB) (2016: .378/.453/.583 – 28 BB/35 K – 19/24 SB – 230 AB) (2017: .410/.460/.649 – 17 BB/31 K – 9/11 SB – 222 AB)
  74. Chipola JC SO OF/1B Brody Wofford: good hit tool; power upside; strong arm; average speed; LSU transfer (2016: .242/.254/.306 – 1 BB/18 K – 0/0 SB – 62 AB) (2017: .328/.412/.508 – 28 BB/41 K – 3/5 SB – 189 AB)
  75. Central Michigan rSO OF/RHP Dazon Cole: plus to plus-plus speed; CF range; plus athlete; average or better arm; has experience at C; 90-94 FB, 95 peak; 83-86 CU, above-average upside; 87 SL; 5-10, 180 pounds (2016: 4.43 K/9 – 9.10 BB/9 – 36.2 IP – 3.44 ERA) (2016: .258/.330/.296 – 15 BB/34 K – 5/9 SB – 159 AB) (2017: .268/.344/.366 – 9 BB/21 K – 2/4 SB – 82 AB) (2017: 5.01 K/9 – 4.43 BB/9 – 79.0 IP – 5.92 ERA)

Alphabetical order for the rest…

Air Force SR OF/1B Tyler Jones: plus athlete; 6-1, 200 pounds (2014: .338/.399/.518 – 10 BB/37 K – 7/13 SB – 195 AB) (2015: .301/.400/.497 – 15 BB/45 K – 12/18 SB – 193 AB) (2016: .360/.438/.694 – 16 BB/47 K – 3/6 SB – 222 AB) (2017: .359/.471/.706 – 29 BB/38 K – 3/5 SB – 170 AB)
Albany rJR OF Connor Powers: 6-0, 190 pounds (2016: .271/.358/.390 – 23 BB/35 K – 4/9 SB – 177 AB) (2017: .323/.398/.484 – 23 BB/31 K – 0/2 SB – 186 AB)
Albany SR OF Eric Mueller: good hit tool; good athlete; 6-2, 185 pounds (2015: .279/.361/.331 – 10 BB/31 K – 1/4 SB – 136 AB) (2016: .077/.077/.077 – 0 BB/6 K – 0/0 SB – 13 AB) (2017: .235/.325/.309 – 8 BB/14 K – 1/1 SB – 68 AB)
Austin Peay State rJR OF Cayce Bredlau: above-average speed; 5-11, 200 pounds (2014: .331/.444/.444 – 32 BB/30 K – 14/20 SB – 169 AB) (2015: .304/.403/.474 – 29 BB/41 K – 4/9 SB – 171 AB) (2016: .353/.389/.618 – 2 BB/5 K – 1/1 SB – 34 AB) (2017: .287/.407/.551 – 34 BB/33 K – 2/2 SB – 178 AB)
Baton Rouge JC SO OF James Mauldin: big power; good speed; good arm; good defender; good athlete (2017: .364/.445/.652 – 25 BB/35 K – 36/37 SB – 184 AB)
Baylor rJR OF/1B Kameron Esthay: power upside; LHH; 6-0, 210 pounds (2015: .323/.380/.477 – 12 BB/35 K – 5/7 SB – 155 AB) (2016: .307/.370/.438 – 19 BB/38 K – 2/2 SB – 192 AB) (2017: .283/.380/.488 – 30 BB/52 K – 4/5 SB – 205 AB)
Baylor rSO OF Richard Cunningham: good athlete; 5-10, 190 pounds (2016: .287/.386/.478 – 19 BB/35 K – 3/4 SB – 178 AB) (2017: .306/.365/.518 – 11 BB/37 K – 2/3 SB – 170 AB)
Binghamton SR OF Darian Herncane: power upside; above-average speed; 6-0, 200 pounds (2015: .111/.314/.185 – 8 BB/19 K – 2/2 SB – 27 AB) (2016: .198/.337/.444 – 16 BB/38 K – 4/5 SB – 81 AB) (2017: .220/.376/.381 – 28 BB/42 K – 8/10 SB – 118 AB)
Boston College SR OF/RHP Michael Strem: average speed; CF range; 5-10, 180 pounds (2015: .296/.379/.437 – 29 BB/40 K – 6/8 SB – 206 AB) (2016: .301/.377/.384 – 24 BB/47 K – 7/14 SB – 219 AB) (2017: .247/.333/.343 – 27 BB/36 K – 9/9 SB – 198 AB)
Brown SR OF Rob Henry: good athlete; above-average arm; good glove; CF range; RHH; FAVORITE; 6-1, 185 pounds (2014: .245/.318/.288 – 9 BB/25 K – 2/6 SB – 139 AB) (2015: .363/.430/.531 – 18 BB/20 K – 7/9 SB – 160 AB) (2016: .263/.345/.375 – 17 BB/25 K – 3/5 SB – 152 AB) (2017: .317/.422/.482 – 20 BB/30 K – 9/14 SB – 139 AB)
Butler JR OF Gehrig Parker: 5-11, 190 pounds (2015: .083/.298/.139 – 11 BB/6 K – 4/4 SB – 36 AB) (2016: .244/.308/.364 – 13 BB/34 K – 2/4 SB – 176 AB) (2017: .294/.381/.494 – 18 BB/24 K – 4/5 SB – 170 AB)
Cal Poly JR OF Elijah Skipps: power upside; Arizona transfer; 6-2, 235 pounds (2017: .252/.368/.384 – 26 BB/36 K – 1/3 SB – 159 AB)
Cal State Fullerton JR OF Chris Prescott: good speed; good athlete; 6-1, 180 pounds (2017: .237/.320/.272 – 12 BB/15 K – 3/4 SB – 114 AB)
Cal State Fullerton SR OF Hunter Cullen: good glove; 6-1, 200 pounds (2015: .225/.238/.250 – 1 BB/9 K – 0/1 SB – 40 AB) (2017: .272/.347/.428 – 18 BB/36 K – 11/11 SB – 180 AB)
Cal State Northridge JR OF Riley Conlan: 6-0, 200 pounds (2017: .250/.379/.398 – 13 BB/25 K – 1/2 SB – 108 AB)
Cal State Northridge rSO OF Michael Russo: plus speed; 6-1, 215 pounds (2016: .154/.267/.231 – 0 BB/3 K – 0/0 SB – 13 AB) (2017: .239/.300/.304 – 2 BB/8 K – 1/2 SB – 46 AB)
Campbell JR OF/1B Jeff Hahs: 6-3, 225 pounds (2017: .313/.422/.552 – 32 BB/37 K – 10/13 SB – 192 AB)
Campbell rSR OF/RHP Cole Hallum: TJ survivor; 6-2, 210 pounds (2015: .327/.426/.599 – 16 BB/32 K – 4/7 SB – 162 AB) (2015: 5.88 K/9 – 1.73 BB/9 – 26.0 IP – 1.04 ERA) (2016: .211/.423/.211 – 3 BB/7 K – 0/0 SB – 19 AB) (2017: .313/.422/.552 – 32 BB/37 K – 10/13 SB – 192 AB) (2017: 9.00 K/9 – 5.40 BB/9 – 20.0 IP – 6.30 ERA)
Campbell SR OF/3B Drew Butler: 6-0, 185 pounds (2017: .301/.365/.327 – 8 BB/28 K – 14/18 SB – 156 AB) (2017: .317/.426/.398 – 33 BB/39 K – 38/43 SB – 221 AB)
Central Connecticut State SR OF Franklin Jennings: above-average to plus speed; great athlete; 6-1, 190 pounds (2014: .262/.322/.285 – 12 BB/20 K – 4/5 SB – 130 AB) (2015: .265/.311/.315 – 8 BB/25 K – 16/19 SB – 181 AB) (2016: .300/.336/.342 – 6 BB/9 K – 4/9 SB – 120 AB) (2017: .327/.384/.403 – 18 BB/19 K – 13/17 SB – 211 AB)
Central Florida SR OF Eli Putnam: power upside; above-average speed; 6-3, 200 pounds (2016: .287/.340/.410 – 12 BB/38 K – 10/12 SB – 188 AB) (2017: .315/.380/.496 – 17 BB/74 K – 16/17 SB – 248 AB)
Central Florida SR OF Luke Hamblin: good speed; good approach; 6-2, 180 pounds (2016: .248/.361/.282 – 36 BB/38 K – 14/19 SB – 206 AB) (2017: .292/.412/.389 – 45 BB/46 K – 19/22 SB – 226 AB)
Charleston Southern JR OF Chris Singleton: 6-0, 175 pounds (2015: .245/.299/.308 – 10 BB/36 K – 1/3 SB – 159 AB) (2016: .332/.395/.466 – 19 BB/35 K – 8/10 SB – 193 AB) (2017: .276/.348/.404 – 22 BB/50 K – 18/20 SB – 203 AB)
Charlotte SR OF TJ Nichting: good speed; strong arm; BHH; 5-11, 190 pounds (2015: .198/.236/.281 – 9 BB/20 K – 1/2 SB – 192 AB) (2016: .358/.388/.502 – 12 BB/19 K – 2/3 SB – 229 AB) (2017: .373/.411/.529 – 17 BB/22 K – 16/20 SB – 244 AB)
Cincinnati JR OF Treg Haberkorn: plus CF range; good speed; 6-3, 200 pounds (2016: .264/.367/.396 – 20 BB/55 K – 14/15 SB – 182 AB) (2017: .157/.254/.324 – 9 BB/33 K – 4/4 SB – 108 AB)
Cincinnati SO OF AJ Bumpass: power upside; good speed; 6-2, 190 pounds (2016: .172/.258/.310 – 9 BB/29 K – 6/8 SB – 87 AB) (2017: .287/.384/.491 – 33 BB/48 K – 5/11 SB – 216 AB)
Cincinnati SR OF RJ Thompson: 5-10, 190 pounds (2016: .233/.319/.283 – 18 BB/24 K – 10/17 SB – 180 AB) (2017: .350/.426/.493 – 31 BB/29 K – 3/8 SB – 223 AB)
Clemson JR OF Drew Wharton: above-average speed; above-average arm; interesting bat; 6-2, 200 pounds (2015: .281/.297/.344 – 2 BB/9 K – 1/1 SB – 32 AB) (2016: .154/.324/.154 – 7 BB/10 K – 0/0 SB – 26 AB) (2017: .214/.277/.238 – 3 BB/9 K – 1/1 SB – 42 AB)
Clemson rSO OF KJ Bryant: plus speed; plus arm; quick bat; really good glove; 6-0, 185 pounds (2016: .257/.337/.351 – 8 BB/21 K – 1/1 SB – 74 AB) (2017: .211/.318/.316 – 4 BB/5 K – 3/3 SB – 38 AB)
Clemson rSR OF Weston Jackson: average speed; power upside; Presbyterian transfer; 5-10, 180 pounds (2014: .300/.372/.338 – 11 BB/26 K – 4/6 SB – 130 AB) (2015: .395/.435/.698 – 3 BB/6 K – 2/3 SB – 43 AB) (2016: .341/.419/.613 – 29 BB/43 K – 9/11 SB – 217 AB) (2017: .254/.349/.500 – 16 BB/37 K – 2/3 SB – 130 AB)
Coastal Carolina JR OF Dalton Ewing: plus athlete; average or better speed; plus arm; average to above-average raw power; 6-0, 200 pounds (2015: .400/.500/.400 – 1 BB/2 K – 0/0 SB – 10 AB) (2016: .133/.341/.333 – 7 BB/15 K – 8/9 SB – 30 AB) (2017: .273/.331/.489 – 10 BB/53 K – 5/7 SB – 221 AB)
Coastal Carolina JR OF/2B Billy Cooke: average hit tool; above-average to plus speed; CF range; average arm; BA comp: Shane Robinson; 5-10, 175 pounds (2015: .148/.303/.185 – 5 BB/6 K – 3/4 SB – 27 AB) (2016: .324/.415/.429 – 31 BB/38 K – 27/34 SB – 238 AB) (2017: .353/.479/.587 – 38 BB/30 K – 21/27 SB – 201 AB)
Connecticut rJR OF Isaac Feldstein: 6-2, 200 pounds (2017: .264/.346/.457 – 20 BB/56 K – 3/3 SB – 208 AB)
Cornell JR OF Dale Wickham: 5-11, 175 pounds (2016: .290/.351/.507 – 10 BB/20 K – 5/7 SB – 138 AB) (2017: .406/.482/.531 – 10 BB/13 K – 4/5 SB – 96 AB)
Creighton SR OF Riley Landuyt: good speed; power upside; 5-11, 200 pounds (2016: .103/.182/.138 – 1 BB/5 K – 0/0 SB – 29 AB) (2017: .243/.341/.372 – 12 BB/31 K – 0/2 SB – 148 AB)
Dallas Baptist SR OF/3B Austin Listi: 6-0, 210 pounds (2013: .243/.345/.439 – 23 BB/51 K – 5/8 SB – 214 AB) (2014: .285/.380/.477 – 24 BB/44 K – 4/5 SB – 235 AB) (2016: .292/.409/.562 – 26 BB/43 K – 4/5 SB – 185 AB) (2017: .336/.454/.735 – 45 BB/61 K – 1/2 SB – 238 AB)
Davidson JR OF Cam Johnson: good speed; 5-11, 175 pounds (2015: .320/.457/.360 – 8 BB/5 K – 1/1 SB – 25 AB) (2016: .297/.435/.365 – 15 BB/11 K – 4/5 SB – 74 AB) (2017: .265/.381/.445 – 43 BB/41 K – 5/5 SB – 238 AB)
Davidson SR OF Will Robertson: 6-2, 190 pounds (2015: .275/.368/.325 – 10 BB/16 K – 1/1 SB – 80 AB) (2016: .210/.262/.360 – 4 BB/18 K – 5/5 SB – 100 AB) (2017: .336/.405/.644 – 20 BB/30 K – 4/5 SB – 247 AB)
Dayton rSR OF Mitch Coughlin: 6-1, 200 pounds (2015: .340/.417/.396 – 7 BB/9 K – 4/7 SB – 53 AB) (2016: .243/.305/.289 – 10 BB/20 K – 6/7 SB – 152 AB) (2017: .274/.380/.363 – 16 BB/20 K – 15/19 SB – 135 AB)
Delaware rSR OF Jordan Glover: good speed; 6-1, 180 pounds (2016: .360/.443/.555 – 24 BB/35 K – 22/25 SB – 200 AB) (2017: .339/.425/.575 – 24 BB/32 K – 24/25 SB – 186 AB)
Duke JR OF Michael Smicicklas: good speed; 6-3, 185 pounds (2015: .215/.311/.277 – 4 BB/22 K – 2/2 SB – 65 AB) (2016: .258/.379/.340 – 14 BB/35 K – 4/6 SB – 97 AB) (2017: .302/.385/.436 – 12 BB/24 K – 2/2 SB – 149 AB)
Duke rSR OF/1B Jalen Phillips: average speed; above-average to plus arm; average power upside; good glove at 1B; 6-2, 200 pounds (2015: .237/.276/.392 – 12 BB/60 K – 2/6 SB – 186 AB) (2016: .178/.260/.333 – 5 BB/8 K – 0/0 SB – 45 AB) (2017: .189/.282/.367 – 10 BB/27 K – 1/3 SB – 90 AB)
East Carolina JR OF TJ Riles: good speed; 6-1, 200 pounds (2017: .250/.360/.388 – 15 BB/35 K – 3/4 SB – 116 AB)
East Tennessee State JR OF Aaron Maher: good speed; strong arm; good glove; 6-4, 235 pounds (2015: .317/.333/.413 – 4 BB/20 K – 0/0 SB – 104 AB) (2016: .315/.401/.525 – 29 BB/32 K – 14/19 SB – 219 AB) (2017: .324/.391/.473 – 25 BB/33 K – 15/16 SB – 256 AB)
Elon SR OF Kyle Jackson: above-average to plus power upside; 5-10, 200 pounds (2016: .278/.398/.560 – 37 BB/58 K – 9/10 SB – 209 AB) (2017: .304/.374/.551 – 24 BB/54 K – 9/10 SB – 214 AB)
Fairfield JR OF Drew Arciuolo: good speed; 5-11, 180 pounds (2016: .271/.354/.341 – 28 BB/39 K – 19/22 SB – 229 AB) (2017: .326/.392/.405 – 23 BB/27 K – 16/22 SB – 227 AB)
Fairfield SR OF Troy Scocca: 5-11, 185 pounds (2015: .262/.333/.383 – 11 BB/19 K – 4/4 SB – 107 AB) (2016: .283/.377/.434 – 28 BB/33 K – 5/8 SB – 198 AB) (2017: .330/.405/.542 – 25 BB/27 K – 5/7 SB – 203 AB)
Florida Atlantic rJR OF David Miranda: good approach; 6-0, 210 pounds (2017: .319/.403/.590 – 24 BB/47 K – 2/3 SB – 210 AB)
Florida Atlantic rSR OF Jared Shouppe: above-average speed; power upside; good athlete; 6-1, 185 pounds (2017: .293/.429/.479 – 26 BB/27 K – 5/8 SB – 140 AB)
Florida Gulf Coast JR OF Eli Lovell: above-average speed; power upside; 6-1, 250 pounds (2017: .283/.397/.448 – 35 BB/65 K – 2/2 SB – 212 AB)
Florida Gulf Coast rJR OF Gage Morey: good CF; 5-9, 180 pounds (2014: .280/.335/.355 – 14 BB/30 K – 14/17 SB – 211 AB) (2016: .271/.351/.291 – 20 BB/47 K – 7/11 SB – 203 AB) (2017: .289/.412/.348 – 37 BB/35 K – 11/15 SB – 201 AB)
Florida State SR OF/3B Hank Truluck: 6-1, 190 pounds (2014: .286/.483/.333 – 7 BB/7 K – 2/2 SB – 21 AB) (2015: .288/.435/.342 – 17 BB/24 K – 3/4 SB – 73 AB) (2016: .204/.344/.327 – 7 BB/17 K – 0/0 SB – 49 AB) (2017: .250/.455/.458 – 4 BB/11 K – 1/3 SB – 24 AB)
Fordham SR OF Jason Lundy: 6-0, 200 pounds (2016: .268/.335/.330 – 14 BB/32 K – 4/5 SB – 194 AB) (2017: .240/.326/.351 – 14 BB/27 K – 7/10 SB – 154 AB)
George Mason JR OF Brady Acker: above-average speed; strong; 5-11, 200 pounds (2015: .301/.366/.425 – 10 BB/22 K – 5/6 SB – 146 AB) (2016: .352/.419/.519 – 6 BB/11 K – 4/4 SB – 54 AB) (2017: .266/.361/.414 – 24 BB/68 K – 4/6 SB – 203 AB)
George Mason JR OF/C Tyler Nelin: 5-11, 185 pounds (2015: .291/.348/.424 – 9 BB/41 K – 2/3 SB – 165 AB) (2016: .254/.361/.362 – 23 BB/38 K – 1/3 SB – 185 AB) (2017: .296/.405/.514 – 26 BB/48 K – 5/7 SB – 216 AB)
George Mason rJR OF Frank Sturek: 6-1, 200 pounds (2017: .239/.357/.327 – 34 BB/41 K – 13/17 SB – 205 AB)
George Washington JR OF Mark Osis: 6-2, 215 pounds (2016: .368/.418/.420 – 11 BB/17 K – 15/21 SB – 174 AB) (2017: .282/.372/.374 – 20 BB/37 K – 16/19 SB – 206 AB)
George Washington SR OF Andrew Selby: 5-11, 190 pounds (2015: .277/.366/.486 – 22 BB/36 K – 3/7 SB – 177 AB) (2016: .260/.354/.312 – 22 BB/33 K – 5/9 SB – 173 AB) (2017: .302/.376/.412 – 20 BB/32 K – 9/13 SB – 199 AB)
George Washington SR OF Joey Bartosic: plus speed; CF range; leadoff approach; 6-0, 190 pounds (2014: .298/.338/.305 – 9 BB/16 K – 20/25 SB – 151 AB) (2015: .327/.380/.369 – 17 BB/16 K – 21/25 SB – 214 AB) (2016: .349/.375/.410 – 8 BB/16 K – 19/25 SB – 249 AB) (2017: .333/.395/.405 – 24 BB/18 K – 24/31 SB – 237 AB)
Georgetown JR OF Austin Shirley: 5-8, 160 pounds (2015: .236/.382/.252 – 22 BB/20 K – 10/10 SB – 127 AB) (2016: .246/.351/.308 – 18 BB/18 K – 5/6 SB – 130 AB) (2017: .273/.442/.333 – 9 BB/7 K – 1/1 SB – 33 AB)
Georgetown JR OF Michael DeRenzi: good speed; 6-1, 190 pounds (2016: .332/.372/.459 – 11 BB/48 K – 26/27 SB – 205 AB) (2017: .330/.397/.457 – 21 BB/53 K – 12/18 SB – 221 AB)
Georgetown rSR OF Zach Racusin: Marist transfer; 6-0, 200 pounds (2017: .342/.409/.409 – 19 BB/10 K – 10/13 SB – 225 AB)
Georgia State SR OF/3B Ryan Blanton: plus speed; 5-11, 180 pounds (2014: .238/.336/.333 – 13 BB/22 K – 6/7 SB – 105 AB) (2015: .330/.401/.540 – 22 BB/29 K – 5/7 SB – 176 AB) (2016: .255/.360/.420 – 32 BB/42 K – 10/11 SB – 200 AB) (2017: .302/.415/.493 – 39 BB/37 K – 9/12 SB – 205 AB)
Georgia Tech rSR OF Coleman Poje: 6-2, 215 pounds (2016: .214/.314/.429 – 5 BB/12 K – 1/1 SB – 28 AB) (2017: .275/.365/.510 – 24 BB/66 K – 3/3 SB – 200 AB)
Gonzaga JR OF/RHP Tyler Frost: good hit tool; above-average speed; good CF; 87-92 FB with sink; good SL; CU; good command; PG comp: Marco Gonzales; 5-10, 175 pounds (2015: .268/.324/.420 – 9 BB/37 K – 2/4 SB – 157 AB) (2015: 4.38 K/9 – 3.41 BB/9 – 36.2 IP – 7.05 ERA) (2016: .309/.377/.483 – 23 BB/54 K – 2/6 SB – 230 AB) (2017: .284/.372/.442 – 25 BB/39 K – 2/4 SB – 215 AB)
Hartford JR OF Nick Campana: 6-1, 180 pounds (2015: .264/.290/.330 – 7 BB/32 K – 2/7 SB – 197 AB) (2016: .200/.247/.247 – 6 BB/17 K – 5/5 SB – 85 AB) (2017: .307/.339/.450 – 11 BB/23 K – 11/13 SB – 202 AB)
High Point JR OF Austen Zente: 5-11, 190 pounds (2016: .286/.355/.376 – 11 BB/49 K – 26/33 SB – 189 AB) (2017: .281/.400/.498 – 20 BB/40 K – 14/19 SB – 203 AB)
High Point JR OF/RHP Carson Jackson: plus arm; plus speed; power upside; great athlete; can also play 1B and 3B; 90-93 FB; 6-1, 215 pounds (2015: .311/.367/.393 – 15 BB/34 K – 7/12 SB – 196 AB) (2016: .307/.368/.486 – 14 BB/41 K – 8/9 SB – 218 AB) (2016: 12.18 K/9 – 9.47 BB/9 – 13.1 IP – 2.70 ERA) (2017: .283/.341/.473 – 15 BB/48 K – 13/13 SB – 205 AB)
High Point rSR OF Tim Mansfield: 5-9, 190 pounds (2014: .302/.418/.349 – 8 BB/9 K – 1/3 SB – 43 AB) (2015: .143/.250/.143 – 2 BB/4 K – 1/2 SB – 14 AB) (2016: .297/.420/.391 – 28 BB/12 K – 10/15 SB – 138 AB) (2017: .311/.394/.379 – 18 BB/15 K – 3/10 SB – 132 AB)
High Point SR OF Josh Greene: plus speed; good CF range; good approach; sneaky pop; 5-9, 180 pounds (2014: .276/.368/.398 – 19 BB/58 K – 9/12 SB – 196 AB) (2015: .355/.441/.532 – 26 BB/35 K – 13/17 SB – 186 AB) (2016: .211/.319/.333 – 23 BB/54 K – 3/6 SB – 180 AB) (2017: .290/.379/.467 – 20 BB/38 K – 22/27 SB – 169 AB)
Illinois rJR OF Dan Rowbottom: 5-11, 200 pounds (2016: .267/.344/.304 – 18 BB/11 K – 4/4 SB – 161 AB) (2017: .205/.313/.337 – 12 BB/7 K – 0/0 SB – 83 AB)
Illinois rSO OF Zac Taylor: good speed; good glove; Houston transfer (sitting in ‘17); 6-1, 200 pounds (2015: .266/.365/.379 – 20 BB/24 K – 13/15 SB – 124 AB) (2016: .250/.354/.333 – 14 BB/18 K – 19/23 SB – 156 AB)
Illinois SR OF/1B Pat McInerney: 6-5, 240 pounds (2015: .290/.374/.425 – 21 BB/29 K – 2/4 SB – 186 AB) (2016: .301/.373/.456 – 19 BB/38 K – 3/4 SB – 193 AB) (2017: .309/.416/.593 – 33 BB/40 K – 8/9 SB – 194 AB)
Indiana JR OF Laren Eustace: easy plus speed; plus CF range; 5-9, 175 pounds (2015: .207/.324/.276 – 3 BB/6 K – 3/4 SB – 29 AB) (2016: .248/.365/.381 – 14 BB/21 K – 6/8 SB – 105 AB) (2017: .237/.378/.322 – 11 BB/20 K – 6/8 SB – 59 AB)
Indiana SR OF Alex Krupa: good speed; good approach; good hit tool; 5-8, 180 pounds (2016: .281/.363/.313 – 17 BB/40 K – 14/18 SB – 160 AB) (2017: .265/.348/.420 – 16 BB/27 K – 12/15 SB – 181 AB)
Indiana SR OF Craig Dedelow: strong hit tool; good CF range, great in corner; 6-4, 200 pounds (2014: .232/.299/.290 – 7 BB/12 K – 1/1 SB – 69 AB) (2015: .325/.375/.496 – 19 BB/40 K – 5/7 SB – 234 AB) (2016: .302/.359/.453 – 17 BB/40 K – 2/3 SB – 232 AB) (2017: .258/.336/.563 – 21 BB/56 K – 2/4 SB – 240 AB)
Iowa rSO OF Chris Whelan: Bradley transfer; 6-1, 200 pounds (2017: .309/.435/.464 – 32 BB/40 K – 6/9 SB – 207 AB)
Jackson State JR OF Bryce Brown: plus to plus-plus speed; 6-0, 180 pounds (2016: .360/.492/.538 – 32 BB/38 K – 21/24 SB – 186 AB) (2017: .374/.514/.448 – 36 BB/36 K – 27/31 SB – 163 AB)
Jacksonville rSR OF Nathan Koslowski: good approach; 5-11, 190 pounds (2015: .289/.350/.344 – 9 BB/13 K – 5/6 SB – 90 AB) (2016: .241/.291/.352 – 11 BB/27 K – 5/5 SB – 145 AB) (2017: .329/.407/.448 – 30 BB/34 K – 5/10 SB – 252 AB)
James Madison JR OF Michael Sciorra: 6-1, 175 pounds (2015: .262/.315/.341 – 11 BB/39 K – 8/8 SB – 164 AB) (2016: .261/.344/.357 – 16 BB/37 K – 5/7 SB – 157 AB) (2017: .322/.438/.537 – 18 BB/29 K – 9/12 SB – 121 AB)
Kansas State JR OF Hanz Harker: 6-2, 200 pounds (2017: .246/.362/.410 – 23 BB/29 K – 4/6 SB – 122 AB)
Kansas State JR OF Kyle Barfield: 6-0, 185 pounds (2017: .291/.337/.465 – 5 BB/22 K – 2/2 SB – 86 AB)
Kennesaw State rJR OF Taylor Allum: 6-3, 210 pounds (2015: .320/.364/.430 – 7 BB/19 K – 0/0 SB – 128 AB) (2016: .222/.333/.306 – 17 BB/12 K – 1/3 SB – 108 AB) (2017: .321/.438/.598 – 37 BB/41 K – 2/5 SB – 184 AB)
Kennesaw State SR OF/LHP Chris Erwin: 88-92 FB; good breaking ball; good speed; good glove; good athlete; 6-0, 180 pounds (2014: 6.91 K/9 – 5.02 BB/9 – 42 IP – 3.14 ERA) (2015: 9.60 K/9 – 4.05 BB/9 – 60.1 IP – 4.95 ERA) (2015: .332/.369/.487 – 12 BB/29 K – 6/8 SB – 199 AB) (2016: 7.92 K/9 – 3.84 BB/9 – 75.0 IP – 5.76 ERA) (2016: .323/.379/.449 – 10 BB/24 K – 1/1 SB – 127 AB) (2017: .342/.441/.510 – 23 BB/31 K – 3/4 SB – 149 AB) (2017: 5.72 K/9 – 9.10 BB/9 – 34.2 IP – 4.15 ERA)
Kentucky SR OF Zach Reks: good range; Air Force transfer; LHH; 6-2, 190 pounds (2016: .331/.425/.500 – 22 BB/20 K – 3/5 SB – 154 AB) (2017: .352/.461/.471 – 42 BB/26 K – 15/18 SB – 244 AB)
Lamar SR OF Reid Russell: plus power upside; good approach; FAVORITE; 6-3, 225 pounds (2016: .354/.410/.665 – 19 BB/63 K – 3/3 SB – 209 AB) (2017: .317/.427/.511 – 41 BB/45 K – 6/6 SB – 221 AB)
Lehigh SR OF/C Jacen Nalesnik: good athlete; power upside; average to above-average speed; 6-2, 230 pounds (2014: .255/.327/.276 – 10 BB/14 K – 1/3 SB – 98 AB) (2015: .303/.365/.403 – 15 BB/41 K – 11/13 SB – 201 AB) (2016: .333/.419/.533 – 23 BB/42 K – 9/10 SB – 210 AB) (2017: .321/.397/.606 – 23 BB/31 K – 9/10 SB – 193 AB)
Liberty SR OF Will Shepherd: good hit tool; strong; power upside; average to above-average speed; average to above-average arm; too aggressive; good athlete; RHH; 5-10, 200 pounds (2014: .273/.330/.333 – 15 BB/45 K – 5/7 SB – 198 AB) (2015: .235/.321/.398 – 16 BB/33 K – 16/19 SB – 166 AB) (2016: .328/.390/.502 – 25 BB/37 K – 11/17 SB – 235 AB) (2017: .257/.318/.388 – 11 BB/40 K – 6/6 SB – 183 AB)
Lipscomb SO OF Von Watson: plus athlete; power upside; good speed; strong arm; 6-2, 220 pounds (2016: .275/.371/.392 – 22 BB/47 K – 6/8 SB – 171 AB) (2017: .265/.333/.367 – 8 BB/29 K – 5/5 SB – 98 AB)
Longwood JR OF Jawan McAllister: plus speed; Pitt transfer; RHH; 5-10, 185 pounds
Longwood JR OF/C Sammy Miller: 5-11, 175 pounds (2016: .260/.390/.315 – 40 BB/40 K – 19/23 SB – 219 AB) (2017: .272/.402/.348 – 31 BB/34 K – 22/29 SB – 184 AB)
Louisiana Tech rSR OF Sean Ullrich: good athlete; Missouri transfer; 6-2, 200 pounds (2016: .333/.421/.511 – 20 BB/44 K – 11/17 SB – 141 AB) (2017: .344/.455/.490 – 27 BB/42 K – 6/11 SB – 192 AB)
Louisville SR OF Colin Lyman: good speed; strong arm; good athlete; 6-1, 170 pounds (2014: .263/.348/.333 – 9 BB/16 K – 10/13 SB – 114 AB) (2015: .059/.200/.088 – 3 BB/11 K – 2/3 SB – 34 AB) (2016: .301/.364/.392 – 6 BB/19 K – 9/10 SB – 153 AB) (2017: .294/.391/.381 – 15 BB/29 K – 14/20 SB – 194 AB)
Louisville SR OF Logan Taylor: good speed; easy plus CF range; average arm; 5-9, 170 pounds (2015: .358/.451/.448 – 10 BB/5 K – 8/9 SB – 67 AB) (2016: .280/.354/.387 – 13 BB/18 K – 18/23 SB – 168 AB) (2017: .274/.391/.346 – 31 BB/28 K – 21/24 SB – 208 AB)
Maryland JR OF Will Watson: 6-2, 190 pounds (2017: .253/.384/.398 – 33 BB/56 K – 14/15 SB – 186 AB)
Maryland SR OF Madison Nickens: plus to plus-plus speed, others have it average (me); great athlete; CF range; 6-2, 210 pounds (2016: .260/.362/.423 – 27 BB/47 K – 8/10 SB – 208 AB) (2017: .222/.318/.380 – 24 BB/54 K – 14/16 SB – 171 AB)
Massachusetts SR OF Dylan Morris: 6-1, 185 pounds (2017: .302/.351/.345 – 10 BB/24 K – 3/4 SB – 139 AB)
Massachusetts SR OF Mike Hart: average or better arm; power upside; good approach; good speed; 6-1, 185 pounds (2016: .313/.414/.448 – 14 BB/33 K – 5/6 SB – 163 AB)
Memphis JR OF Tyler Webb: 6-1, 200 pounds (2017: .305/.389/.474 – 23 BB/46 K – 3/7 SB – 213 AB)
Miami JR OF Hunter Tackett: above-average power; quick bat; Auburn transfer; 6-3, 185 pounds (2017: .212/.331/.327 – 13 BB/31 K – 1/3 SB – 104 AB)
Miami JR OF JD Davison: plus speed; 5-7, 150 pounds (2017: .234/.340/.269 – 18 BB/49 K – 14/19 SB – 167 AB)
Miami rJR OF Michael Burns: good speed; 5-9, 180 pounds (2017: .247/.322/.379 – 17 BB/30 K – 3/8 SB – 182 AB)
Michigan rSO OF/C Miles Lewis: great athlete; plus speed; really good glove; North Dakota transfer; 6-1, 200 pounds (2017: .296/.381/.384 – 29 BB/39 K – 19/23 SB – 216 AB)
Michigan SR OF/LHP Johnny Slater: power upside; plus range; good speed; 6-1, 190 pounds (2014: .172/.206/.226 – 3 BB/27 K – 6/10 SB – 93 AB) (2015: .229/.325/.382 – 16 BB/26 K – 6/6 SB – 144 AB) (2016: .207/.270/.348 – 8 BB/23 K – 5/5 SB – 92 AB) (2017: .299/.377/.493 – 27 BB/53 K – 15/15 SB – 211 AB)
Michigan State rSO OF Dan Chmielewski: 6-1, 190 pounds (2016: .308/.348/.354 – 2 BB/6 K – 0/2 SB – 65 AB) (2017: .280/.338/.418 – 10 BB/28 K – 12/13 SB – 182 AB)
Middle Tennessee State SR OF Brad Jarreau: good speed; good approach; 5-11, 185 pounds (2015: .338/.380/.396 – 17 BB/20 K – 3/8 SB – 240 AB) (2016: .298/.353/.376 – 18 BB/21 K – 7/10 SB – 218 AB) (2017: .340/.371/.488 – 10 BB/16 K – 5/5 SB – 162 AB)
Minnesota JR OF Alex Boxwell: good athlete; strong arm; 6-3, 200 pounds (2015: .194/.239/.328 – 3 BB/25 K – 1/1 SB – 67 AB) (2016: .327/.379/.464 – 10 BB/27 K – 2/4 SB – 110 AB) (2017: .253/.329/.438 – 15 BB/29 K – 7/9 SB – 146 AB)
Minnesota rSR OF Jordan Smith: 6-3, 210 pounds (2014: .241/.362/.285 – 24 BB/37 K – 5/7 SB – 137 AB) (2015: .217/.305/.350 – 16 BB/43 K – 5/8 SB – 143 AB) (2016: .296/.372/.418 – 24 BB/45 K – 5/6 SB – 189 AB) (2017: .309/.406/.480 – 33 BB/38 K – 3/6 SB – 204 AB)
Minnesota rSR OF/C Matt Stemper: 6-0, 180 pounds (2015: .287/.356/.457 – 5 BB/13 K – 0/0 SB – 94 AB) (2016: .272/.338/.344 – 11 BB/16 K – 0/1 SB – 125 AB) (2017: .250/.290/.357 – 10 BB/18 K – 0/0 SB – 196 AB)
Monmouth rSR OF Dan Shea: average speed; plus arm; 6-2, 215 pounds (2013: .263/.375/.331 – 15 BB/22 K – 6/8 SB – 118 AB) (2014: .077/.172/.115 – 1 BB/8 K – 0/0 SB – 26 AB) (2015: .244/.353/.354 – 18 BB/26 K – 4/5 SB – 127 AB) (2016: .312/.429/.490 – 36 BB/35 K – 8/11 SB – 202 AB) (2017: .293/.433/.564 – 31 BB/33 K – 2/3 SB – 140 AB)
Morehead State SR OF Will Schneider: power upside; average speed; average arm; 6-1, 200 pounds (2016: .343/.398/.562 – 17 BB/25 K – 4/7 SB – 242 AB) (2017: .391/.486/.622 – 36 BB/38 K – 2/3 SB – 238 AB)
Navy SR OF Leland Saile: power upside; above-average arm; 6-0, 200 pounds (2015: .246/.345/.398 – 14 BB/29 K – 0/0 SB – 118 AB) (2016: .385/.430/.630 – 9 BB/24 K – 0/0 SB – 135 AB) (2017: .319/.407/.529 – 23 BB/26 K – 0/1 SB – 191 AB)
New Jersey Tech JR OF Evan Pietronico: 5-9, 175 pounds (2015: .281/.401/.363 – 24 BB/17 K – 0/1 SB – 135 AB) (2016: .304/.386/.475 – 27 BB/24 K – 1/1 SB – 204 AB) (2017: .261/.352/.383 – 24 BB/23 K – 7/10 SB – 188 AB)
New Jersey Tech rJR OF Jesse Uttendorfer: quick bat; good speed; 5-9, 165 pounds (2015: .320/.387/.371 – 17 BB/26 K – 17/20 SB – 178 AB) (2016: .274/.325/.400 – 16 BB/54 K – 13/16 SB – 215 AB) (2017: .277/.312/.415 – 9 BB/38 K – 10/12 SB – 188 AB)
New Mexico State SR OF Dan Hetzel: 6-1, 220 pounds (2016: .278/.348/.424 – 19 BB/38 K – 6/6 SB – 205 AB) (2017: .322/.436/.630 – 40 BB/41 K – 1/1 SB – 208 AB)
Niagara JR OF/3B Tanner Kirwer: good speed; 6-0, 180 pounds (2015: .324/.400/.419 – 17 BB/30 K – 24/27 SB – 148 AB) (2016: .327/.409/.458 – 15 BB/29 K – 19/25 SB – 153 AB) (2017: .335/.430/.469 – 26 BB/31 K – 23/25 SB – 194 AB)
Niagara rJR OF Trevor McCauley: 6-3, 200 pounds (2017: .367/.448/.500 – 12 BB/39 K – 7/10 SB – 150 AB)
North Carolina Greensboro JR OF Devin Ruiz: average speed; average at best arm; good athlete; 6-2, 210 pounds (2015: .300/.396/.433 – 15 BB/35 K – 1/2 SB – 90 AB) (2016: .288/.342/.493- 5 BB/16 K – 1/1 SB – 73 AB) (2017: .344/.452/.508 – 12 BB/23 K – 1/1 SB – 61 AB)
North Carolina SR OF Adam Pate: plus speed; strong arm; really good defender in CF; good athlete; quick bat; 5-9, 175 pounds (2014: .241/.379/.296 – 11 BB/15 K – 10/13 SB – 54 AB) (2015: .304/.407/.435 – 13 BB/17 K – 14/17 SB – 92 AB) (2016: .285/.403/.358 – 38 BB/44 K – 17/21 SB – 193 AB)
North Carolina State JR OF Brock Deatherage: plus speed; CF range; average arm; 6-1, 185 pounds (2015: .291/.383/.383 – 17 BB/44 K – 7/10 SB – 141 AB) (2016: .317/.395/.482 – 21 BB/53 K – 14/18 SB – 224 AB) (2017: .223/.310/.337 – 21 BB/55 K – 8/11 SB – 184 AB)
North Florida JR OF Yahir Gurrola: 6-0, 190 pounds (2017: .320/.373/.541 – 17 BB/35 K – 10/12 SB – 244 AB)
North Florida SR OF/1B Chris Thibideau: power upside; good speed; 6-0, 185 pounds (2016: .344/.406/.561 – 15 BB/37 K – 12/13 SB – 189 AB) (2017: .317/.377/.507 – 19 BB/48 K – 14/19 SB – 221 AB)
Northern Kentucky JR OF/LHP Trey Ganns: can also play 1B; 6-2, 200 pounds (2015: 7.50 K/9 – 6.00 BB/9 – 11.2 IP – 7.50 ERA) (2015: .296/.383/.432 – 24 BB/34 K – 1/1 SB – 169 AB) (2016: 8.62 K/9 – 2.87 BB/9 – 47.0 IP – 4.21 ERA) (2016: .286/.365/.391 – 23 BB/38 K – 4/6 SB – 192 AB) (2017: .348/.449/.633 – 39 BB/59 K – 0/0 SB – 221 AB)
Northern Kentucky rSR OF TJ Alas: Eastern Kentucky transfer; 6-2, 210 pounds (2014: .280/.373/.418 – 26 BB/42 K – 1/4 SB – 182 AB) (2015: .378/.456/.628 – 17 BB/36 K – 4/7 SB – 156 AB) (2017: .331/.404/.587 – 27 BB/54 K – 2/8 SB – 242 AB)
Northwestern SR OF/C Joe Hoscheit: 6-0, 215 pounds (2014: .258/.327/.393 – 10 BB/19 K – 1/1 SB – 178 AB) (2015: .286/.345/.417 – 11 BB/36 K – 0/2 SB – 206 AB) (2016: .275/.349/.461 – 15 BB/23 K – 0/0 SB – 167 AB) (2017: .356/.436/.557 – 27 BB/29 K – 3/6 SB – 194 AB)
Northwestern SR OF/LHP Matt Hopfner: plus arm; can also play 1B; 6-2, 200 pounds (2014: .335/.385/.376 – 17 BB/29 K – 1/2 SB – 197 AB) (2014: 3.27 K/9 – 3.27 BB/9 – 11 IP – 4.91 ERA) (2015: .241/.295/.310 – 7 BB/41 K – 4/6 SB – 145 AB) (2016: .355/.440/.470 – 24 BB/36 K – 3/5 SB – 200 AB) (2016: 4.25 K/9 – 5.09 BB/9 – 10.2 IP – 7.59 ERA) (2017: .301/.368/.447 – 20 BB/38 K – 7/8 SB – 226 AB)
Notre Dame JR OF Jake Johnson: 5-11, 190 pounds (2016: .195/.293/.230 – 9 BB/22 K – 2/2 SB – 87 AB) (2017: .215/.339/.303 – 35 BB/32 K – 1/1 SB – 195 AB) (2017: .305/.401/.425 – 26 BB/32 K – 6/8 SB – 200 AB)
Notre Dame JR OF/RHP Jake Shepski: great approach; good hit tool; power upside; average speed; above-average arm; low-90s FB; BHH; FAVORITE; 6-1, 185 pounds (2016: 9.31 K/9 – 0.76 BB/9 – 11.2 IP – 4.63 ERA) (2016: .270/.329/.475 – 13 BB/21 K – 2/5 SB – 141 AB) (2017: .172/.276/.239 – 25 BB/49 K – 4/6 SB – 180 AB)
Oakland SR OF Tyler Pagano: 6-2, 225 pounds (2015: .307/.339/.398 – 9 BB/26 K – 0/1 SB – 166 AB) (2016: .295/.356/.411 – 16 BB/23 K – 1/2 SB – 190 AB) (2017: .333/.376/.554 – 16 BB/42 K – 5/11 SB – 231 AB)
Ohio State JR OF Tre’ Gantt: plus speed; CF range; 5-10, 180 pounds (2015: .311/.373/.351 – 8 BB/18 K – 5/8 SB – 74 AB) (2016: .255/.311/.314 – 11 BB/23 K – 7/9 SB – 137 AB) (2017: .314/.426/.426 – 40 BB/43 K – 14/17 SB – 204 AB)
Oklahoma SR OF Ben Hollas: good speed; good defender; 6-0, 200 pounds (2016: .229/.384/.294 – 28 BB/21 K – 3/4 SB – 109 AB) (2017: .289/.433/.415 – 32 BB/30 K – 1/6 SB – 159 AB)
Oklahoma State SR OF Ryan Sluder: average to above-average speed; above-average to plus arm strength; plus raw power; too aggressive at plate; strong; 6-2, 200 pounds (2014: .284/.360/.299 – 8 BB/10 K – 1/3 SB – 67 AB) (2015: .309/.401/.506 – 23 BB/34 K – 5/7 SB – 162 AB) (2016: .197/.278/.322 – 15 BB/47 K – 7/8 SB – 183 AB) (2017: .260/.357/.370 – 20 BB/42 K – 10/10 SB – 146 AB)
Penn State SR OF Nick Riotto: average speed; good athlete; good approach; good glove; 6-0, 190 pounds (2015: .265/.361/.324 – 10 BB/19 K – 2/4 SB – 102 AB) (2016: .307/.405/.385 – 24 BB/14 K – 3/7 SB – 179 AB) (2017: .234/.323/.314 – 20 BB/30 K – 8/10 SB – 175 AB)
Pittsburgh rJR OF Frank Maldonado: 6-1, 190 pounds (2015: .188/.300/.391 – 8 BB/45 K – 5/8 SB – 128 AB) (2016: .330/.415/.449 – 14 BB/26 K – 5/9 SB – 185 AB) (2017: .281/.364/.423 – 16 BB/29 K – 6/11 SB – 196 AB)
Pittsburgh rSR OF Jacob Wright: 6-0, 185 pounds (2015: .282/.442/.328 – 41 BB/47 K – 15/20 SB – 174 AB) (2016: .235/.374/.352 – 36 BB/34 K – 12/16 SB – 179 AB) (2017: .266/.405/.492 – 39 BB/45 K – 11/12 SB – 199 AB)
Radford rJR OF Luke Wise: CF range; plus speed; 5-10, 165 pounds (2016: .220/.263/.335 – 11 BB/33 K – 9/11 SB – 182 AB) (2017: .236/.339/.385 – 23 BB/58 K – 10/15 SB – 161 AB)
Rhode Island JR OF Jordan Powell: CF range; good speed; good athlete; 6-0, 210 pounds (2015: .301/.342/.335 – 11 BB/42 K – 10/14 SB – 173 AB) (2016: .354/.407/.434 – 15 BB/32 K – 13/17 SB – 212 AB) (2017: .352/.403/.427 – 17 BB/28 K – 6/9 SB – 213 AB)
Rhode Island rSR OF Mike Corin: can also play 2B and 3B; 6-1, 215 pounds (2014: .262/.321/.357 – 12 BB/23 K – 3/3 SB – 126 AB) (2015: .276/.345/.438 – 19 BB/41 K – 6/12 SB – 192 AB) (2016: .210/.277/.408 – 13 BB/41 K – 4/6 SB – 157 AB) (2017: .302/.397/.646 – 25 BB/56 K – 6/10 SB – 189 AB)
Richmond rSO OF DJ Lee: 6-0, 170 pounds (2016: .270/.358/.392 – 16 BB/21 K – 11/15 SB – 148 AB) (2017: .279/.364/.380 – 25 BB/37 K – 18/19 SB – 208 AB)
Rutgers SR OF Mike Carter: good hit tool; above-average speed; good approach; 5-10, 180 pounds (2014: .318/.377/.393 – 20 BB/40 K – 9/14 SB – 211 AB) (2015: .224/.332/.276 – 24 BB/36 K – 5/10 SB – 156 AB) (2016: .367/.432/.418 – 12 BB/10 K – 5/6 SB – 98 AB) (2017: .329/.397/.470 – 20 BB/23 K – 9/12 SB – 219 AB)
Rutgers SR OF Tom Marcinczyk: 5-9, 200 pounds (2014: .254/.323/.359 – 14 BB/17 K – 1/6 SB – 142 AB) (2015: .325/.409/.507 – 25 BB/25 K – 3/4 SB – 203 AB) (2016: .270/.384/.446 – 37 BB/37 K – 18/19 SB – 204 AB) (2017: .274/.400/.473 – 37 BB/36 K – 8/10 SB – 186 AB)
Saint Louis JR OF Aaron Case: good speed; 6-0, 180 pounds (2017: .269/.384/.448 – 33 BB/29 K – 8/9 SB – 212 AB)
Saint Louis JR OF Parker Sniatynski: 6-4, 200 pounds (2015: .312/.381/.389 – 8 BB/31 K – 2/4 SB – 157 AB) (2016: .325/.374/.400 – 15 BB/32 K – 8/11 SB – 200 AB) (2017: .299/.378/.444 – 17 BB/45 K – 10/11 SB – 214 AB)
Saint Louis JR OF/1B Nick Reeser: good approach; good speed; CF range; 6-0, 200 pounds (2017: .303/.400./373 – 32 BB/26 K – 2/5 SB – 185 AB)
Saint Louis rSR OF Trent Leimkuehler (2016): above-average speed; power upside; strong arm; 6-1, 200 pounds (2015: .340/.377/.480 – 2 BB/10 K – 1/1 SB – 50 AB) (2016: .303/.333/.516 – 4 BB/30 K – 5/7 SB – 221 AB) (2017: .313/.342/.463 – 11 BB/46 K – 3/4 SB – 227 AB)
San Diego rJR OF Hunter Mercado-Hood: good athlete; good approach; average speed; 6-0, 190 pounds (2014: .307/.395/.333 – 11 BB/11 K – 2/3 SB – 75 AB) (2015: .213/.358/.270 – 18 BB/12 K – 4/5 SB – 89 AB) (2016: .278/.357/.404 – 20 BB/20 K – 1/2 SB – 198 AB) (2017: .314/.404/.536 – 28 BB/20 K – 6/8 SB – 220 AB)
San Diego State rJR OF Tyler Adkison: power upside; average at best speed; better in a corner; below-average arm; 5-10, 185 pounds (2014: .292/.361/.399 – 17 BB/24 K – 7/12 SB – 178 AB) (2016: .302/.373/.502 – 23 BB/35 K – 11/14 SB – 205 AB) (2017: .337/.445/.648 – 39 BB/40 K – 7/9 SB – 196 AB)
Siena SR OF Dan Swain: good athlete; above-average defender; plus to plus-plus speed; strong arm; 6-0, 185 pounds (2014: .293/.370/.370 – 17 BB/43 K – 12/15 SB – 208 AB) (2015: .267/.356/.377 – 21 BB/42 K – 12/18 SB – 191 AB) (2016: .311/.423/.531 – 28 BB/26 K – 3/3 SB – 177 AB) (2017: .324/.407/.559 – 23 BB/42 K – 9/11 SB – 204 AB)
South Carolina Upstate rJR OF Pat Raiff: 5-8, 180 pounds (2017: .323/.447/.438 – 22 BB/27 K – 2/3 SB – 96 AB)
South Florida JR OF/1B Duke Stunkel: 6-3, 200 pounds (2016: .260/.343/.345 – 19 BB/42 K – 4/6 SB – 200 AB) (2017: .344/.430/.467 – 29 BB/31 K – 4/5 SB – 195 AB)
South Florida SR OF/C Luke Borders: smart hitter; 6-3, 200 pounds (2014: .272/.341/.331 – 12 BB/28 K – 1/1 SB – 151 AB) (2015: .266/.355/.362 – 26 BB/51 K – 6/10 SB – 229 AB) (2016: .267/.341/.425 – 13 BB/26 K – 2/4 SB – 146 AB) (2017: .338/.427/.502 – 38 BB/51 K – 5/8 SB – 237 AB)
Southern Mississippi JR OF Mason Irby: 6-0, 200 pounds (2017: .338/.433/.449 – 39 BB/28 K – 6/8 SB – 263 AB)
Southern Mississippi rSO OF/1B Hunter Slater: 6-0, 200 pounds (2016: .314/.372/.458 – 14 BB/38 K – 1/4 SB – 153 AB) (2017: .312/.446./477 – 45 BB/61 K – 5/8 SB – 218 AB)
Southern Mississippi SR OF/1B Dylan Burdeaux: 6-2, 215 pounds (2014: .266/.333/.378 – 16 BB/51 – 3/8 SB – 188 AB) (2015: .283/.343/.396 – 16 BB/54 K – 12/16 SB – 212 AB) (2016: .335/.421/.529 – 32 BB/49 K – 8/16 SB – 257 AB) (2017: .337/.409/.535 – 30 BB/49 K – 21/23 SB – 303 AB)
St. Bonaventure JR OF David Vaccaro: 5-10, 190 pounds (2016: .217/.311/.343 – 17 BB/40 K – 7/9 SB – 166 AB) (2017: .273/.321/.420 – 13 BB/32 K – 9/9 SB – 176 AB)
St. Bonaventure JR OF Ryan MacCarrick: 6-0, 185 pounds (2017: .284/.345/.421 – 11 BB/21 K – 3/3 SB – 183 AB)
St. Bonaventure SR OF Taishi Terashima: 5-6, 170 pounds (2015*: .459/.557/.571 – 24 BB/13 K – 21/24 SB – 170 AB) (2016: .296/.371/.352 – 17 BB/12 K – 8/12 SB – 199 AB) (2017: .296/.384/.352 – 16 BB/15 K – 8/11 SB – 159 AB)
St. John’s JR OF Anthony Brocato: power upside; strong arm; 6-1, 200 pounds (2015: .296/.352/.347 – 8 BB/25 K – 0/0 SB – 98 AB) (2016: .274/.407/.347 – 17 BB/22 K – 4/6 SB – 95 AB) (2017: .317/.400/.550 – 19 BB/29 K – 1/1 SB – 180 AB)
St. John’s JR OF Mark Venice: 6-1, 210 pounds (2016: .294/.385/.412 – 8 BB/21 K – 0/1 SB – 68 AB) (2017: .263/.440/.474 – 6 BB/7 K – 0/0 SB – 19 AB)
St. John’s SR OF Michael Donadio: above-average hit tool; quick bat; power upside; good approach; average or better speed; average arm; 6-0, 200 pounds (2014: .328/.434/.487 – 31 BB/28 K – 7/12 SB – 189 AB) (2015: .302/.416/.382 – 39 BB/23 K – 8/12 SB – 212 AB) (2016: .315/.420/.452 – 30 BB/40 K – 8/11 SB – 197 AB) (2017: .374/.473/.547 – 38 BB/42 K – 10/13 SB – 214 AB)
St. Johns River JC rSO OF Justin Smith: above-average speed; above-average to plus arm; average or better raw power; Miami transfer; 6-2, 200 pounds (2015: .237/.370/.265 – 5 BB/14 K – 0/0 SB – 38 AB) (2017: .355/.486/.680 – 45 BB/56 K – 5/11 SB – 200 AB)
St. Joseph’s SR OF Cal Jadacki: 6-1, 190 pounds (2015: .316/.391/.426 – 15 BB/46 K – 5/6 SB – 155 AB) (2016: .265/.320/.440 – 15 BB/50 K – 3/4 SB – 200 AB) (2017: .280/.381/.433 – 27 BB/41 K – 3/4 SB – 164 AB)
TCU rSR OF Nolan Brown: good athlete; above-average or better speed; CF range; Aaron Fitt comp: Darren Bragg; 5-11, 175 pounds (2015: .302/.371/.373 – 23 BB/44 K – 19/22 SB – 225 AB) (3 AB) (2017: .290/.387/.411 – 28 BB/45 K – 26/27 SB – 214 AB)
Texas A&M SR OF/SS Nick Choruby: CF range; above-average to plus speed; good approach; below-average arm; 6-0, 190 pounds (2015: .154/.290/.154 – 5 BB/6 K – 3/4 SB – 26 AB) (2016: .299/.364/.339 – 17 BB/30 K – 13/15 SB – 177 AB) (2017: .325/.448/.422 – 49 BB/46 K – 11/18 SB – 237 AB)
Texas JR OF/SS Travis Jones: great athlete; above-average power; above-average arm; average speed; strong arm; good approach; can also play 1B and 3B; 6-4, 220 pounds (2015: .111/.304/.111 – 4 BB/8 K – 0/0 SB – 18 AB) (2016: .300/.395/.411 – 24 BB/42 K – 7/10 SB – 180 AB) (2017: .253/.393/.401 – 36 BB/52 K – 14/18 SB – 217 AB)
Texas Rio Grande Valley SR OF/C Jose Garcia: good athlete; average speed; 6-0, 200 pounds (2016: .369/.447/.477 – 18 BB/14 K – 16/19 SB – 176 AB) (2017: .317/.453/.519 – 42 BB/25 K – 9/17 SB – 183 AB)
Texas rSO OF Tate Shaw: 5-11, 200 pounds (2017: .239/.358/.370 – 11 BB/18 K – 3/6 SB – 92 AB)
Texas SR OF/3B Zane Gurwitz: average speed; good athlete; good glove; has also played 2B; 5-8, 190 pounds (2014: .284/.327/.370 – 13 BB/36 K – 9/9 SB – 208 AB) (2015: .260/.365/.395 – 27 BB/34 K – 6/10 SB – 177 AB) (2016: .294/.352/.449 – 17 BB/35 K – 3/8 SB – 214 AB) (2017: .305/.366/.397 – 10 BB/22 K – 4/6 SB – 131 AB)
Texas Tech JR OF Connor Beck: above-average glove; TCU transfer; 6-2, 185 pounds (2017: .289/.345/.382 – 4 BB/12 K – 3/4 SB – 76 AB)
Texas Tech SR OF Anthony Lyons: power upside; 6-5, 240 pounds (2014: .286/.342/.314 – 6 BB/17 K – 1/1 SB – 70 AB) (2015: .295/.340/.341 – 3 BB/14 K – 1/1 SB – 44 AB) (2016: .286/.407/.381 – 5 BB/4 K – 0/0 SB – 21 AB) (2017: .364/.500/.545 – 2 BB/5 K – 0/1 SB – 11 AB)
Texas Tech SR OF/3B Ryan Long: power upside; 6-1, 200 pounds (2014: .212/.306/.269 – 18 BB/44 K – 1/1 SB – 156 AB) (2015: .169/.246/.356 – 4 BB/18 K – 0/0 SB – 59 AB) (2016: .225/.339/.265 – 18 BB/33 K – 1/3 SB – 102 AB) (2017: .322/.432/.475 – 32 BB/33 K – 3/4 SB – 183 AB)
Texas-Arlington JR OF/1B Omar Salinas: 5-10, 200 pounds (2017: .333/.439/.559 – 33 BB/31 K – 2/3 SB – 195 AB)
Texas-Arlington SR OF/2B Quintin Rohrbaugh: can also play 1B; 5-10, 200 pounds (2015*: .351/.406/.413 – 13 BB/20 K – 7/11 SB – 208 AB) (2016: .343/.382/.461 – 14 BB/28 K – 4/5 SB – 230 AB) (2017: .298/.419/.418 – 30 BB/44 K – 7/11 SB – 208 AB)
Texas-San Antonio SR OF Jesse Baker: 6-0, 200 pounds (2017: .308/.375/.533 – 23 BB/41 K – 5/8 SB – 240 AB)
Troy SR OF/1B Trevor Davis: good athlete; plus raw power; good glove; 6-1, 185 pounds (2016: .267/.340/.367 – 21 BB/47 K – 9/16 SB – 221 AB) (2017: .306/.401/.492 – 27 BB/30 K – 5/6 SB – 193 AB)
Tulane rJR OF Grant Brown: power upside; good speed; 6-2, 210 pounds (2014: .228/.274/.281 – 4 BB/18 K – 4/4 SB – 57 AB) (2015: .229/.300/.457 – 2 BB/12 K – 0/1 SB – 35 AB) (2016: .184/.315/.368 – 14 BB/35 K – 0/0 SB – 76 AB) (2017: .315/.408/.567 – 20 BB/47 K – 3/5 SB – 127 AB)
Tulane SR OF Jarrett DeHart: plus speed; power upside; good athlete; LSU transfer; 6-2, 210 pounds (2016: .182/.347/.312 – 18 BB/30 K – 2/2 SB – 77 AB) (2017: .280/.371/.531 – 30 BB/66 K – 3/5 SB – 211 AB)
UC Riverside SR OF Mark Contreras: power upside; average speed; 6-0, 180 pounds (2014: .148/.303/.148 – 3 BB/10 K – 4/4 SB – 27 AB) (2015: .282/.337/.353 – 9 BB/48 K – 5/9 SB – 170 AB) (2016: .333/.409/.432 – 22 BB/38 K – 9/14 SB – 192 AB) (2017: .366/.427/.558 – 17 BB/30 K – 7/10 SB – 172 AB)
UMass-Lowell JR OF Colby Maiola: 6-3, 200 pounds (2017: .331/.406/.521 – 17 BB/47 K – 14/18 SB – 169 AB)
UMBC JR OF Collin Stack: 6-1, 175 pounds (2017: .318/.373/.364 – 15 BB/31 K – 6/8 SB – 151 AB)
UMBC SR OF Andrew Casali: CF range; good athlete; 5-11, 185 pounds (2014: .264/.325/.365 – 14 BB/23 K – 10/13 SB – 178 AB) (2015: .315/.362/.419 – 11 BB/18 K – 11/14 SB – 203 AB) (2016: .296/.343/.451 – 12 BB/12 K – 7/14 SB – 162 AB) (2017: .333/.367/.492 – 9 BB/14 K – 12/14 SB – 195 AB)
UNC Asheville SR OF Kyle Carruthers: good speed; good athlete; good arm; 5-11, 180 pounds (2014: .185/.324/.185 – 6 BB/13 K – 0/1 SB – 27 AB) (2015: .203/.305/.315 – 21 BB/46 K – 2/3 SB – 143 AB) (2016: .271/.342/.337 – 16 BB/57 K – 4/5 SB – 181 AB) (2017: .195/.298/.249 – 23 BB/45 K – 6/8 SB – 169 AB)
UNC Asheville SR OF/3B Joe Tietjen: good speed; sneaky pop; good athlete; CF range; 6-0, 180 pounds (2015: .302/.390/.451 – 29 BB/53 K – 10/11 SB – 215 AB) (2016: .344/.416/.553 – 26 BB/48 K – 12/16 SB – 215 AB) (2017: .257/.350/.444 – 27 BB/43 K – 19/21 SB – 214 AB)
Valparaiso JR OF Giovanni Garbella: 6-2, 190 pounds (2017: .302/.366/.488 – 15 BB/31 K – 5/5 SB – 172 AB)
Valparaiso SR OF James Stea: 5-10, 170 pounds (2016: .318/.398/.412 – 20 BB/36 K – 18/22 SB – 211 AB) (2017: .290/.420/.475 – 24 BB/40 K – 21/29 SB – 200 AB)
Villanova SR OF Donovan May: quick bat; good speed; good athlete; 5-10, 180 pounds (2014: .189/.307/.217 – 12 BB/19 K – 2/3 SB – 106 AB) (2015: .237/.346/.283 – 25 BB/29 K – 7/13 SB – 198 AB) (2016: .287/.389/.346 – 29 BB/30 K – 6/9 SB – 188 AB) (2017: .243/.319/.280 – 16 BB/22 K – 6/7 SB – 189 AB)
Virginia Commonwealth SR OF Alex Gransback: 5-9, 175 pounds (2017: .321/.385/.404 – 10 BB/22 K – 5/8 SB – 156 AB)
Virginia Tech rJR OF Tom Stoffel: 5-10, 200 pounds (2014: .290/.412/.312 – 15 BB/24 K – 2/3 SB – 93 AB) (2016: .270/.373/.396 – 20 BB/36 K – 0/0 SB – 159 AB) (2017: .342/.410/.563 – 14 BB/26 K – 0/0 SB – 222 AB)
Virginia Tech rJR OF/RHP Nick Anderson: power upside; 90 FB; 6-2, 200 pounds (2016: .339/.418/.483 – 19 BB/34 K – 0/0 SB – 174 AB) (2017: .259/.341/.414 – 8 BB/20 K – 0/0 SB – 116 AB)
Virginia Tech rSR OF Rahiem Cooper: good speed; good athlete; 6-0, 180 pounds (2017: .242/.300/.474 – 12 BB/58 K – 5/7 SB – 194 AB)
Virginia Tech SR OF Mac Caples: power upside; great approach; good speed; good in corner; 6-0, 200 pounds (2015: .200/.367/.284 – 13 BB/28 K – 0/0 SB – 95 AB) (2016: .232/.306/.375 – 6 BB/19 K – 2/2 SB – 56 AB) (2017: .244/.398/.455 – 24 BB/51 K – 4/5 SB – 156 AB)
Wake Forest JR OF/3B Keegan Maronpot: strong; good athlete; average speed; 6-3, 225 pounds (2015: .227/.277/.432 – 3 BB/21 K – 0/1 SB – 44 AB) (2016: .159/.235/.307 – 8 BB/30 K – 1/1 SB – 88 AB) (2017: .213/.323/.420 – 31 BB/79 K – 1/1 SB – 207 AB)
Wake Forest SR OF Jonathan Pryor: above-average speed; good athlete; 6-2, 200 pounds (2015: .316/.366/.384 – 5 BB/40 K – 8/10 SB – 177 AB) (2016: .247/.421/.313 – 39 BB/51 K – 5/6 SB – 166 AB) (2017: .347/.441/.474 – 34 BB/47 K – 5/9 SB – 251 AB)
West Virginia JR OF/3B Kyle Davis: good defender; 6-0, 200 pounds (2015: .353/.391/.491 – 11 BB/37 K – 4/9 SB – 224 AB) (2016: .280/.394/.495 – 39 BB/29 K – 5/8 SB – 214 AB) (2017: .316/.405/.526 – 35 BB/47 K – 1/6 SB – 234 AB)
Western Carolina rSR OF Bryson Bowman: 5-11, 200 pounds (2016: .326/.442/.661 – 43 BB/25 K – 10/15 SB – 227 AB) (2017: .381/.470/.619 – 37 BB/31 K – 9/13 SB – 218 AB)
Wharton County JC SO OF Spencer Griffin: plus CF range; plus speed; FAVORITE; 6-0, 175 pounds (2017: .365/.498/.533 – 40 BB/38 K – 11/19 SB – 167 AB)
Winthrop rSR OF Anthony Paulsen: above-average to plus speed; 6-0, 185 pounds (2015: .343/.425/.513 – 34 BB/45 K – 15/17 SB – 230 AB) (2016: .352/.415/.441 – 22 BB/31 K – 11/14 SB – 227 AB) (2017: .341/.451/.493 – 39 BB/34 K – 1/3 SB – 217 AB)
Wright State rSO OF Adrian Marquez: plus speed; plus athlete; 5-10, 185 pounds (2017: .261/.345/.459 – 22 BB/58 K – 11/14 SB – 218 AB)
Wright State rSO OF Zach Weatherford: plus-plus speed; easy CF range; great athlete; 6-2, 185 pounds (2016: .205/.356/.359 – 13 BB/27 K – 3/4 SB – 78 AB) (2017: .239/.350/.360 – 31 BB/52 K – 36/42 SB – 222 AB)
Xavier JR OF Will LaRue: 5-11, 180 pounds (2015: .247/.348/.468 – 10 BB/25 K – 7/8 SB – 77 AB) (2016: .253/.331/.316 – 24 BB/64 K – 31/36 SB – 225 AB) (2017: .281/.392/.370 – 34 BB/43 K – 23/29 SB – 192 AB)

2017 MLB Draft – College Shortstops

14 Jun 2017 1:30 PM / Leave a comment

  1. South Florida JR SS/2B Kevin Merrell: great athlete; really good glove, especially at 2B; plus to plus-plus speed; average or better arm, plays ups; good approach; can also play OF; LHH; FAVORITE; 6-1, 185 pounds (2015: .346/.403/.375 – 17 BB/36 K – 21/27 SB – 240 AB) (2016: .320/.418/.401 – 22 BB/22 K – 16/17 SB – 147 AB) (2017: .384/.464/.569 – 29 BB/31 K – 19/23 SB – 216 AB)
  2. Florida State JR SS/2B Taylor Walls: plus range; above-average to plus arm, some like it less; above-average speed; Pillere comp: Brock Holt; 5-10, 180 pounds (2015: .220/.373/.247 – 52 BB/55 K – 7/8 SB – 227 AB) (2016: .355/.479/.516 – 59 BB/45 K – 14/16 SB – 248 AB) (2017: .262/.401/.393 – 57 BB/43 K – 10/12 SB – 244 AB)
  3. Hartford JR SS/3B Ben Bengtson: quick bat; plus defensive tools; good athlete; good speed; strong arm; 6-1, 200 pounds (2015: .269/.365/.365 – 16 BB/24 K – 6/9 SB – 156 AB) (2016: .316/.385/.540 – 19 BB/27 K – 5/9 SB – 187 AB) (2017: .323/.401/.479 – 19 BB/25 K – 7/9 SB – 167 AB)
  4. Rice JR SS/OF Tristan Gray: good glove; plus bat speed; above-average to plus speed; good athlete; strong arm; can also play 2B; 91 FB; LHH; 6-3, 180 pounds (2015: .247/.310/.370 – 10 BB/31 K – 0/1 SB – 154 AB) (2016: .295/.353/.462 – 12 BB/31 K – 0/2 SB – 156 AB) (2017: .313/.399/.540 – 24 BB/34 K – 1/3 SB – 176 AB)
  5. Maryland JR SS Kevin Smith: really good glove, easy above-average range and makes all the plays hit to him; plus arm; above-average raw power; good approach; quick bat; good athlete; average at best speed, but smart on bases; polarizing player; BA comp: Zack Cozart; RHH; 6-0, 190 pounds (2015: .273/.358/.422 – 29 BB/35 K – 11/15 SB – 249 AB) (2016: .259/.308/.409 – 16 BB/49 K – 0/2 SB – 232 AB) (2017: .268/.323/.552 – 14 BB/48 K – 4/4 SB – 194 AB)
  6. Virginia JR SS/2B Ernie Clement: strong hit tool; plus CF range; plus glove at 2B; plus to plus-plus speed (in), others have it less (above-average); average arm; great athlete; outstanding bunter; very high contact approach; little power; BA comp: Chris Taylor; my view: Fernando Vina, Eric Young, David Eckstein; have heard Jose Peraza; 6-0, 160 pounds (2015: .245/.303/.310 – 9 BB/12 K – 3/11 SB – 229 AB) (2016: .351/.383/.443 – 13 BB/12 K – 6/10 SB – 262 AB) (2017: .315/.345/.366 – 13 BB/7 K – 14/16 SB – 254 AB)
  7. LSU SR SS/2B Kramer Robertson: average to above-average speed; average or better power; plus athlete; intriguing bat; steady glove, many think he sticks at short now but arm might still be a little short; 5-10, 170 pounds (2014: .200/.339/.290 – 17 BB/21 K – 3/4 SB – 100 AB) (2015: .232/.338/.286 – 9 BB/9 K – 1/1 SB – 56 AB) (2016: .324/.417/.440 – 27 BB/20 K – 14/18 SB – 259 AB) (2017: .314/.416/.498 – 35 BB/26 K – 7/10 SB – 255 AB)
  8. Wake Forest rSO SS/2B Bruce Steel: power upside; strong arm; steady glove; can also play 3B; FAVORITE; 6-1, 190 pounds (2015: .167/.241/.269 – 7 BB/19 K – 1/1 SB – 78 AB) (2017: .272/.386/.555 – 32 BB/54 K – 4/6 SB – 173 AB)
  9. Old Dominion JR SS/2B Zach Rutherford: really good glove, makes all the plays; average to above-average power upside; average to above-average speed; average at best arm; RHH; 6-2, 180 pounds (2015: .317/.367/.409 – 10 BB/26 K – 4/4 SB – 164 AB) (2016: .311/.372/.409 – 18 BB/35 K – 12/14 SB – 225 AB) (2017: .332/.397/.472 – 21 BB/39 K – 7/10 SB – 235 AB)
  10. Texas Tech JR SS Orlando Garcia: very good glove; average to above-average arm; above-average raw power; good athlete; 6-2, 200 pounds (2015: .259/.326/.345 – 10 BB/28 K – 2/3 SB – 116 AB) (2016: .265/.378/.425 – 29 BB/46 K – 6/7 SB – 200 AB) (2017: .305/.386/.550 – 26 BB/62 K – 9/14 SB – 220 AB)
  11. Louisville JR SS/2B Devin Hairston: good hit tool; really good glove; average at best arm, just enough for SS with release helping it play up; above-average to plus speed, others like it way less; plus athlete; 5-8, 175 pounds (2015: .212/.274/.275 – 19 BB/39 K – 2/3 SB – 189 AB) (2016: .361/.415/.478 – 21 BB/32 K – 3/4 SB – 249 AB) (2017: .303/.347/.423 – 15 BB/32 K – 3/5 SB – 241 AB)
  12. Florida JR SS/2B Dalton Guthrie: average hit tool; average arm, plays up; really good glove; above-average to plus speed; exceptional instincts; coach comp (via D1): Adam Everett; 6-0, 185 pounds (2015: .287/.362/.365 – 29 BB/45 K – 6/12 SB – 282 AB) (2016: .305/.367/.366 – 25 BB/26 K – 8/13 SB – 279 AB) (2017: .262/.342/.351 – 25 BB/36 K – 10/15 SB – 225 AB)
  13. South Alabama rJR SS Drew LaBounty: good glove; 5-7, 170 pounds (2014: .237/.351/.272 – 29 BB/33 K – 1/1 SB – 173 AB) (2015: .371/.551/.400 – 11 BB/5 K – 0/0 SB – 35 AB) (2016: .294/.450/.393 – 55 BB/35 K – 14/21 SB – 201 AB) (2017: .301/.447/.444 – 50 BB/32 K – 7/8 SB – 196 AB)
  14. Binghamton JR SS Paul Rufo: good glove; 5-10, 200 pounds (2016: .306/.390/.412 – 20 BB/22 K – 5/7 SB – 170 AB) (2017: .347/.398/.505 – 6 BB/13 K – 3/3 SB – 95 AB)
  15. Kansas JR SS/3B Matt McLaughlin: good approach; good defensive tools; 6-1, 190 pounds (2015: .293/.398/.356 – 26 BB/24 K – 1/6 SB – 174 AB) (2017: .314/.420/.469 – 34 BB/31 K – 6/8 SB – 207 AB)
  16. Chipola JC SO SS Trey Dawson: above-average arm; good range; strong hit tool; LSU transfer; 6-2, 190 pounds (2017: .276/.418/.489 – 37 BB/51 K – 3/6 SB – 174 AB)
  17. UC Santa Barbara JR SS Clay Fisher: really good glove, flashes plus; average to above-average arm pre-surgery; good athlete; good approach; above-average speed; out in 2017 (TJ); 6-1, 175 pounds (2015: .240/.295/.296 – 11 BB/33 K – 5/9 SB – 179 AB) (2016: .285/.332/.377 – 15 BB/32 K – 14/19 SB – 239 AB) (2017: .200/.250/.382 – 3 BB/12 K – 0/1 SB – 55 AB)
  18. Florida SO SS/2B Deacon Liput: good hit tool; above-average to plus speed; average at best arm; steady glove, plus upside at 2B; good athlete; D1 comp: Nolan Fontana; LHH; 5-10, 190 pounds (2016: .270/.363/.398 – 34 BB/44 K – 13/17 SB – 241 AB) (2017: .216/.311/.288 – 31 BB/59 K – 12/18 SB – 222 AB)
  19. Lincoln Land JC SO SS Nick Maton: Eastern Illinois transfer; LHH: FAVORITE; 6-0, 185 pounds (2017: .408/.507/.722 – 34 BB/27 K – 33/35 SB – 169 AB)
  20. Tennessee Wesleyan SR SS Pedro Barrios: good hit tool; very good approach; steady glove; strong arm; good speed; FAVORITE; 5-8, 175 pounds (2017: .350/.412/.489 – 25 BB/19 K – 11 SB – 237 AB)
  21. Florida Gulf Coast JR SS/2B Julio Gonzalez: good glove; 5-10, 190 pounds (2017: .326/.409/.473 – 35 BB/34 K – 1/3 SB – 258 AB)
  22. Georgia Highlands JC FR SS Grant Bodison: power upside; strong arm; good athlete (2017: .270/.421/.417 – 24 BB/35 K – 12/13 SB – 163 AB)
  23. Central Michigan SR SS Alex Borglin: plus athlete; above-average to plus speed; good range; average at best arm; FAVORITE; 6-0, 175 pounds (2014: .225/.410/.312 – 35 BB/38 K – 6/6 SB – 138 AB) (2015: .308/.420/.402 – 37 BB/30 K – 5/9 SB – 224 AB) (2016: .299/.394/.402 – 32 BB/32 K – 5/9 SB – 241 AB) (2017: .288/.408/.403 – 39 BB/22 K – 9/12 SB – 236 AB)
  24. Kentucky SR SS/2B Connor Heady: above-average speed; above-average arm; 6-0, 175 pounds (2014: .133/.286/.183 – 12 BB/21 K – 1/2 SB – 60 AB) (2015: .211/.355/.263 – 21 BB/25 K – 2/5 SB – 152 AB) (2016: .186/.271/.256 – 4 BB/10 K – 0/0 SB – 43 AB) (2017: .276/.399/.419 – 36 BB/42 K – 2/6 SB – 210 AB)
  25. West Chester JR SS/2B Nick Ward (2016): good speed; good approach; 5-10, 180 pounds (2017: .342/.441/.568 – 22 BB/26 K – 11/11 SB – 199 AB)
  26. East Tennessee State rJR SS/RHP Chris Cook: power upside; good speed; can also play 3B; 6-1, 195 pounds (2014: .269/.341/.387 – 19 BB/25 K – 6/6 SB – 186 AB) (2015: .338/.389/.474 – 19 BB/27 K – 8/13 SB – 228 AB) (2016: .351/.385/.541 – 1 BB/5 K – 2/5 SB – 37 AB) (2017: .350/.424/.550 – 28 BB/41 K – 19/23 SB – 260 AB)
  27. California JR SS Preston Grand Pre: average or better speed; above-average to plus arm; plus upside with glove; power upside; raw; reminds me some of Daniel Pinero; 6-4, 180 pounds (2015: .264/.287/.327 – 4 BB/36 K – 2/7 SB – 208 AB) (2016: .290/.349/.364 – 9 BB/35 K – 5/7 SB – 176 AB) (2017: .325/.400/.425 – 6 BB/17 K – 5/9 SB – 80 AB)
  28. Longwood JR SS/3B Mike Osinski: good hit tool; above-average arm; above-average speed; plenty of range; 6-2, 185 pounds (2015: .278/.351/.374 – 18 BB/40 K – 5/7 SB – 187 AB) (2016: .305/.374/.391 – 25 BB/37 K – 8/9 SB – 233 AB) (2017: .308/.360/.443 – 17 BB/27 K – 13/14 SB – 201 AB)
  29. Quinnipiac SR SS/2B Matt Batten: really good glove; good speed; 5-11, 170 pounds (2014: .260/.312/.315 – 14 BB/24 K – 10/15 SB – 200 AB) (2015: .303/.357/.348 – 16 BB/24 K – 22/27 SB – 221 AB) (2016: .344/.402/.467 – 20 BB/21 K – 20/28 SB – 212 AB) (2017: .305/.369/.444 – 18 BB/22 K – 12/15 SB – 187 AB)
  30. Wagner SR SS Nick Mascelli: out in 2017 (injury); good glove; good speed; good approach; FAVORITE; 5-8, 175 pounds (2014: .293/.392/.317 – 27 BB/23 K – 5/12 SB – 205 AB) (2015: .304/.409/.372 – 29 BB/17 K – 4/6 SB – 191 AB) (2016: .374/.414/.472 – 14 BB/11 K – 2/6 SB – 195 AB)
  31. North Carolina Greensboro JR SS Tripp Shelton: above-average speed; good arm; steady glove; good approach; 5-11, 160 pounds (2015: .252/.314/.367 – 12 BB/25 K – 4/5 SB – 139 AB) (2016: .357/.428/.543 – 13 BB/21 K – 9/9 SB – 129 AB) (2017: .314/.387/.480 – 24 BB/36 K – 3/4 SB – 223 AB)
  32. Troy JR SS Matt Sanders: good athlete; good glove; 5-8, 175 pounds (2015: .247/.294/.379 – 10 BB/35 K – 7/8 SB – 182 AB) (2016: .317/.381/.407 – 18 BB/18 K – 3/4 SB – 167 AB) (2017: .303/.380/.412 – 25 BB/20 K – 15/19 SB – 238 AB)
  33. Coastal Carolina rJR SS/2B Jordan Gore: good speed; steady glove; good approach; strong arm; TJ survivor; South Carolina transfer; 6-0, 180 pounds (2014: .226/.304/.323 – 6 BB/14 K – 0/0 SB – 62 AB) (2015: .255/.322/.298 – 16 BB/25 K – 3/5 SB – 161 AB) (2017: .318/.389/.415 – 26 BB/39 K – 3/7 SB – 217 AB)
  34. Bonaventure JR SS Cole Peterson: 5-11, 155 pounds (2015: .277/.384/.333 – 28 BB/16 K – 19/25 SB – 177 AB) (2016: .289/.355/.376 – 16 BB/18 K – 19/27 SB – 197 AB) (2017: .335/.409/.482 – 19 BB/19 K – 24/28 SB – 191 AB)
  35. Middle Tennessee State SR SS Riley Delgado: steady glove; average arm; average at best speed; PG comp: Peter Mooney; FAVORITE; 5-10, 175 pounds (2016: .388/.492/.437 – 34 BB/12 K – 4/7 SB – 206 AB) (2017: .352/.427/.464 – 23 BB/19 K – 0/1 SB – 233 AB)
  36. Michigan SR SS Michael Brdar: strong arm; steady glove; 6-1, 175 pounds (2016: .250/.318/.324 – 15 BB/33 K – 3/8 SB – 176 AB) (2017: .310/.370/.409 – 23 BB/23 K – 19/24 SB – 242 AB)
  37. Cal State Fullerton SR SS Timmy Richards: steady glove; average arm; average to above-average speed; 6-0, 200 pounds (2014: .215/.292/.215 – 7 BB/19 K – 1/1 SB – 65 AB) (2015: .229/.375/.309 – 30 BB/42 K – 8/9 SB – 175 AB) (2016: .280/.361/.468 – 24 BB/52 K – 10/12 SB – 218 AB) (2017: .296/.373/.450 – 18 BB/31 K – 0/1 SB – 169 AB)
  38. Princeton JR SS/RHP Asher Lee-Tyson: good glove; 5-11, 175 pounds (2015: .247/.337/.260 – 10 BB/14 K – 2/4 SB – 73 AB) (2016: .268/.352/.331 – 15 BB/11 K – 3/3 SB – 127 AB) (2017: .264/.361/.384 – 17 BB/22 K – 2/2 SB – 125 AB)
  39. Oregon JR SS/2B Kyle Kasser: steady glove; can also play 3B and 1B; 5-10, 175 pounds (2015: .208/.355/.250 – 5 BB/2 K – 0/0 SB – 24 AB) (2016: .266/.365/.315 – 23 BB/19 K – 7/8 SB – 143 AB) (2017: .352/.435/.408 – 25 BB/18 K – 6/9 SB – 213 AB)
  40. UC Irvine rSR SS Mikey Duarte: steady glove; 5-11, 200 pounds (2015: .345/.416/.429 – 18 BB/20 K – 1/4 SB – 226 AB) (2017: .320/.395/.448 – 19 BB/19 K – 3/4 SB – 194 AB)
  41. Dallas Baptist SR SS/2B Camden Duzenack: sneaky pop; good glove; 5-9, 170 pounds (2014: .321/.383/.430 – 13 BB/25 K – 6/9 SB – 165 AB) (2015: .286/.379/.394 – 21 BB/19 K – 9/10 SB – 241 AB) (2016: .287/.348/.438 – 15 BB/24 K – 6/8 SB – 178 AB) (2017: .278/.384/.551 – 26 BB/42 K – 4/9 SB – 227 AB)
  42. Indiana State JR SS Tyler Friis: good glove; 5-10, 180 pounds (2015: .264/.375/.314 – 24 BB/20 K – 9/14 SB – 140 AB) (2016: .293/.341/.323 – 14 BB/26 K – 10/14 SB – 198 AB) (2017: .322/.405/.422 – 23 BB/16 K – 14/18 SB – 180 AB)
  43. Bethune-Cookman rJR SS Demetrius Sims: really good defensive tools; plus range; strong arm; good speed; Emmanuel Marrero comp; 6-2, 200 pounds (2015: .283/.354/.337 – 13 BB/36 K – 2/4 SB – 184 AB) (2016: .288/.352/.394 – 18 BB/47 K – 14/17 SB – 208 AB) (2017: .323/.412/.430 – 21 BB/54 K – 13/18 SB – 223 AB)
  44. Mississippi State JR SS/2B Ryan Gridley: average speed; strong arm; steady glove; more quick than fast; 5-9, 180 pounds (2015: .243/.319/.314 – 14 BB/19 K – 4/4 SB – 169 AB) (2017: .331/.395/.462 – 20 BB/38 K – 7/17 SB – 266 AB)
  45. Oral Roberts JR SS Nick Roark: quick bat; good defensive tools; 6-0, 185 pounds (2015: .287/.376/.340 – 14 BB/18 K – 5/5 SB – 94 AB) (2016: .277/.357/.387 – 25 BB/41 K – 3/6 SB – 235 AB) (2017: .307/.418/.404 – 35 BB/39 K – 12/15 SB – 225 AB)
  46. Alabama JR SS Chandler Avant: good speed; sneaky pop; good athlete; steady glove; 5-11, 175 pounds (2015: .266/.324/.298 – 17 BB/42 K – 11/14 SB – 248 AB) (2016: .278/.319/.406 – 7 BB/14 K – 5/6 SB – 133 AB) (2017: .286/.341/.394 – 12 BB/31 K – 6/12 SB – 231 AB)
  47. Mercer SR SS Matt Meeder: steady glove; 5-8, 170 pounds (2014: .259/.394/.278 – 9 BB/17 K – 0/2 SB – 54 AB) (2015: .293/.464/.399 – 48 BB/36 K – 2/5 SB – 198 AB) (2016: .279/.449/.373 – 47 BB/27 K – 1/3 SB – 204 AB) (2017: .308/.417/.421 – 18 BB/17 K – 0/2 SB – 107 AB)
  48. Arizona SR SS/2B Louis Boyd: above-average glove; average to above-average speed; 5-9, 170 pounds (2016: .240/.378/.306 – 36 BB/42 K – 11/14 SB – 183 AB) (2017: .265/.363/.324 – 18 BB/17 K – 5/6 SB – 136 AB)
  49. Seattle SR SS Griffin Andreychuk: good speed; 5-9, 185 pounds (2014: .297/.409/.324 – 11 BB/16 K – 3/3 SB – 111 AB) (2015: .306/.407/.421 – 31 BB/42 K – 7/8 SB – 216 AB) (2016: .293/.397/.386 – 28 BB/32 K – 11/16 SB – 215 AB) (2017: .267/.397/.400 – 33 BB/39 K – 3/6 SB – 195 AB)
  50. Eastern Kentucky rJR SS/2B Cornell Nixon: good athlete; plus speed; Kennesaw State transfer; 5-8, 165 pounds (2014: .228/.320/.252 – 15 BB/30 K – 4/5 SB – 127 AB) (2017: .305/.376/.384 – 19 BB/31 K – 17/20 SB – 177 AB)

Alphabetical order for the rest…

Ball State SR SS/RHP Alex Maloney: good athlete; strong arm; mid-80s FB; varies arm slot; 6-2, 200 pounds (2015: .256/.323/.370 – 23 BB/47 K – 6/8 SB – 219 AB) (2016: .305/.399/.408 – 34 BB/34 K – 12/19 SB – 233 AB) (2017: .271/.375/.428 – 39 BB/34 K – 2/9 SB – 229 AB)
Baylor JR SS/2B Tucker Cascadden: strong arm; can also play 3B; 5-10, 185 pounds (2017: .264/.326/.350 – 14 BB/25 K – 2/6 SB – 163 AB)
Boston College SR SS/3B Johnny Adams: steady glove; solid arm; average speed; can also play 2B; 6-1, 190 pounds (2014: .223/.320/.246 – 16 BB/24 K – 1/3 SB – 130 AB) (2015: .240/.330/.320 – 21 BB/35 K – 10/15 SB – 175 AB) (2016: .284/.342/.379 – 17 BB/38 K – 6/9 SB – 211 AB) (2017: .211/.309/.294 – 22 BB/46 K – 11/13 SB – 180 AB)
Butler SR SS/2B Michael Hartnagel: good athlete; 5-9, 160 pounds (2016: .319/.364/.414 – 13 BB/36 K – 2/3 SB – 210 AB) (2017: .328/.405/.464 – 24 BB/25 K – 3/9 SB – 192 AB)
Cal State Northridge SR SS/2B Fred Smith: steady glove; 5-9, 170 pounds (2016: .314/.340/.368 – 8 BB/22 K – 8/10 SB – 239 AB) (2017: .267/.314/.394 – 15 BB/23 K – 10/13 SB – 221 AB)
Central Florida SR SS Brennan Bozeman: steady glove; 6-1, 185 pounds (2016: .299/.389/.344 – 18 BB/19 K – 9/17 SB – 157 AB) (2017: .256/.328/.321 – 12 BB/15 K – 9/10 SB – 168 AB)
Charleston Southern JR SS Kyle Vesnesky: 5-11, 170 pounds (2017: .274/.350/.335 – 17 BB/24 K – 5/5 SB – 179 AB)
Cincinnati JR SS Manny Rodriguez: good glove; 5-10, 160 pounds (2015: .223/.278/.283 – 12 BB/58 K – 5/9 SB – 184 AB) (2016: .219/.283/.305 – 14 BB/38 K – 7/12 SB – 187 AB) (2017: .242/.297/.331 – 6 BB/22 K – 4/4 SB – 124 AB)
Clemson rSO SS/2B Grayson Byrd: strong defensive tools; above-average speed; LSU transfer; 6-2, 190 pounds (2017: .289/.350/.350 – 16 BB/44 K – 3/4 SB – 180 AB)
Connecticut SR SS/2B Aaron Hill: good athlete; plus speed; really good defender; strong arm; quick bat; good approach; BA comp: Rajai Davis; 5-9, 190 pounds (2014: .200/.331/.200 – 18 BB/24 K – 6/9 SB – 125 AB) (2015: .229/.362/.295 – 19 BB/30 K – 4/4 SB – 105 AB) (2016: .210/.303/.258 – 19 BB/43 K – 5/9 SB – 186 AB) (2017: .174/.333/.233 – 15 BB/22 K – 5/6 SB – 86 AB)
Davidson JR SS/3B Alec Acosta: good glove; 5-11, 190 pounds (2015: .295/.335/.390 – 12 BB/23 K – 0/1 SB – 210 AB) (2016: .275/.319/.327 – 13 BB/17 K – 3/4 SB – 171 AB) (2017: .312/.382/.418 – 21 BB/28 K – 0/0 SB – 237 AB)
Dayton SR SS/2B Maverick Prine: power upside; good speed; 6-0, 200 pounds (2016: .186/.217/.326 – 2 BB/18 K – 2/3 SB – 43 AB) (2017: .302/.367/.472 – 4 BB/15 K – 2/2 SB – 53 AB)
East Carolina SR SS Wesley Phillips: good hit tool; good speed; Wichita State transfer; 5-10, 180 pounds (2016: .079/.122/.184 – 1 BB/9 K – 1/1 SB – 38 AB) (2017: .267/.352/.347 – 10 BB/17 K – 3/6 SB – 75 AB)
Fordham SR SS/RHP Luke Stampfl (2016): 6-3, 200 pounds (2014: .206/.294/.299 – 12 BB/16 K – 2/2 SB – 97 AB) (2014: 7.87 K/9 – 4.50 BB/9 – 7 IP – 3.37 ERA) (2016: 5.63 K/9 – 2.25 BB/9 – 8.0 IP – 7.88 ERA) (2017: .313/.375/.513 – 14 BB/23 K – 2/3 SB – 150 AB)
Gardner-Webb SR SS Paul Trick: 6-4, 200 pounds (2016: .260/.346/.387 – 23 BB/48 K – 4/7 SB – 204 AB) (2017: .248/.335/.404 – 27 BB/48 K – 4/7 SB – 218 AB)
Hofstra SR SS/2B Brad Witkowski: good glove; good athlete; 5-10, 190 pounds (2014: .330/.410/.364 – 11 BB/10 K – 2/3 SB – 88 AB) (2015: .312/.406/.408 – 15 BB/24 K – 10/16 SB – 157 AB) (2016: .289/.357/.417 – 15 BB/18 K – 8/10 SB – 187 AB) (2017: .276/.372/.406 – 18 BB/18 K – 7/9 SB – 170 AB)
Jacksonville State JR SS Taylor Hawthorne: 6-3, 200 pounds (2015: .315/.408/.403 – 22 BB/23 K – 5/6 SB – 149 AB) (2016: .337/.388/.533 – 20 BB/34 K – 1/1 SB – 199 AB) (2017: .342/.419/.516 – 21 BB/23 K – 5/6 SB – 155 AB)
Marist JR SS Andrew Rouse: 5-11, 200 pounds (2017: .311/.391/.417 – 26 BB/32 K – 12/16 SB – 206 AB)
Nebraska rSR SS/OF Alex Raburn: great athlete; UNC transfer; 5-10, 190 pounds (2013: .208/.309/.250 – 5 BB/8 K – 1/2 SB – 48 AB) (2014: .263/.363/.326 – 13 BB/19 K – 3/3 SB – 95 AB) (2015: .243/.344/.355 – 19 BB/26 K – 2/5 SB – 152 AB) (2017: .177/.261/.194 – 7 BB/17 K – 1/1 SB – 62 AB)
Northern Kentucky rJR SS Jake Richmond: good arm; good athlete; Cincinnati transfer; 6-3, 190 pounds (2017: .296/.407/.474 – 32 BB/60 K – 8/17 SB – 230 AB)
Ohio State SR SS/C Jalen Washington: plus athlete; strong arm; good range; FAVORITE; 6-1, 200 pounds (2015: .280/.367/.280 – 4 BB/1 K – 4/5 SB – 25 AB) (2016: .249/.352/.343 – 26 BB/49 K – 14/19 SB – 213 AB) (2017: .266/.350/.468 – 14 BB/40 K – 14/18 SB – 222 AB)
Oklahoma State JR SS/2B Jacob Chappell: plus speed; good approach; good defensive tools; average arm; BA comp: Trea Turner; 6-0, 165 pounds (2015: .250/.400/.306 – 32 BB/39 K – 6/6 SB – 144 AB) (2016: .190/.255/.190 – 4 BB/12 K – 2/2 SB – 42 AB) (2017: .188/.316/.250 – 10 BB/22 K – 2/2 SB – 64 AB)
Pittsburgh rSO SS Liam Sabino: above-average speed; good glove; Vanderbilt transfer; 6-1, 190 pounds (2015: .240/.231/.320 – 0 BB/7 K – 2/2 SB – 25 AB)
Purdue JR SS/2B Harry Shipley: good glove; good speed; 5-9, 165 pounds (2015: .274/.404/.296 – 26 BB/43 K – 4/7 SB – 186 AB) (2016: .178/.347/.204 – 22 BB/23 K – 7/7 SB – 152 AB) (2017: .266/.405/.337 – 23 BB/48 K – 24/31 SB – 199 AB)
Richmond JR SS Vinny Capra: 5-9, 160 pounds (2017: .355/.420/.488 – 21 BB/25 K – 5/10 SB – 211 AB)
Saint Louis JR SS Alex King: 6-2, 200 pounds (2015: .291/.381/.363 – 23 BB/38 K – 3/5 SB – 182 AB) (2016: .260/.337/.288 – 16 BB/28 K – 1/3 SB – 177 AB) (2017: .294/.376/.503 – 26 BB/38 K – 5/10 SB – 197 AB)
San Diego State rJR SS Danny Sheehan: good defender; 6-0, 180 pounds (2017: .344/.430/.504 – 27 BB/30 K – 11/15 SB – 250 AB)
St. Joseph’s JR SS/2B Matt Maul: 6-0, 160 pounds (2015: .319/.375/.368 – 19 BB/30 K – 9/11 SB – 204 AB) (2016: .249/.333/.282 – 24 BB/38 K – 5/9 SB – 213 AB) (2017: .328/.375/.373 – 13 BB/22 K – 10/12 SB – 177 AB)
St. Joseph’s SR SS Taylor Boyd: good speed; 5-8, 160 pounds (2015: .272/.360/.337 – 21 BB/31 K – 10/11 SB – 169 AB) (2016: .284/.377/.345 – 25 BB/29 K – 7/9 SB – 194 AB) (2017: .233/.333/.315 – 18 BB/19 K – 2/4 SB – 146 AB)
Stony Brook SR SS Jeremy Giles: 5-11, 180 pounds (2015: .253/.377/.342 – 31 BB/20 K – 1/2 SB – 158 AB) (2016: .258/.370/.320 – 24 BB/30 K – 0/1 SB – 128 AB) (2017: .190/.414/.314 – 43 BB/30 K – 0/1 SB – 121 AB)
TCU SR SS Ryan Merrill: average to above-average speed; good arm; steady glove; good athlete; LHH; 5-11, 185 pounds (2016: .298/.353/.410 – 17 BB/31 K – 11/15 SB – 178 AB) (2017: .242/.339/.371 – 28 BB/36 K – 16/18 SB – 194 AB)
Valparaiso JR SS Chad Jacob: 6-1, 175 pounds (2015: .272/.342/.330 – 10 BB/17 K – 0/0 SB – 103 AB) (2016: .204/.279/.259 – 3 BB/4 K – 1/3 SB – 54 AB) (2017: .291/.380/.426 – 18 BB/17 K – 2/3 SB – 141 AB)
Virginia JR SS/2B Justin Novak: average speed; good glove anywhere, can also play C and 3B; 5-9, 160 pounds (2015: .095/.200/.108 – 5 BB/13 K – 1/1 SB – 74 AB) (2016: .273/.348/.333 – 12 BB/15 K – 1/1 SB – 165 AB) (2017: .295/.377/.388 – 13 BB/13 K – 3/3 SB – 129 AB)
West Virginia rSO SS/2B Jimmy Galusky: steady glove; 6-3, 160 pounds (2016: .282/.330/.367 – 13 BB/41 K – 3/5 SB) (2017: .244/.329/.350 – 22 BB/56 K – 8/12 SB – 197 AB)
Winthrop rSO SS Jake Sullivan: good athlete; steady glove; 6-0, 185 pounds (2015: .174/.208/.317 – 1 BB/9 K – 0/0 SB – 23 AB) (2016: .125/.344/.167 – 4 BB/5 K – 1/1 SB – 24 AB) (2017: .279/.364./338 – 18 BB/42 K – 3/4 SB – 154 AB)
Wright State SR SS Kevin Whatley: strong arm; steady glove; 5-11, 185 pounds (2016: .150/.400/.350 – 8 BB/8 K – 2/2 SB – 20 AB) (2017: .242/.382/.341 – 25 BB/29 K – 9/11 SB – 132 AB)
Xavier rJR SS Mitch Gallagher: Pepperdine transfer; 6-1, 180 pounds (2017: .265/.354/.409 – 18 BB/35 K – 11/13 SB – 181 AB)

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