Breaking down the performances of notable draft prospects in this years Boras Classic, including those who elevated their draft stock with their performance. 4-pitch mix and pounds the zone with enormous upside remaining. 1: Germantown Mavericks + 5A No. Exceptional outing at the Underclass World Championship and up to 93 in Jupiter. Currently uncommitted, Novotny has shown steady development on the mound since August. Colby . Mic is a winner! There is a lot to like here! Jacob possesses one of the best curveballs in the '22 class. As a position player the leverage he generates on the mound carries over to big RH power. She had over 200 strikeouts and only gave up two home runs. Up to 99 at the PG National with feel for 4-pitches and a clean operation. His history of hitting and high baseball IQ make him an extremely attractive prospect in this year's class. Matt's lively fastball was up to 95 mph in Kansas City at the Baseball Factory All-America Game, and it had excellent finish through the zone. South Jones (12-6) 4. Malcolm just looks like a hitter in the box. Up to 88 at WWBA. Rankings StateRank: 1 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 4 / POS: 2 Player Information Graduating Class: 2024 Primary Position: OF Secondary Position: RHP High School: Jackson Prep State: MS Summer Team: Knights Height: 6-4 Weight: 190lbs Bat/Throw: R/R Statistics Pitching 83 Max FB (07/29/20) 78 - 83 FB (07/29/20) 64 - 67 CB (07/29/20) He has an ultra-projectable 6'3" frame that works well in all that he does on the field. Payton is a 2022 outfield prospect who can really swing the bat. Left-handed swing with big power potential will create buzz but the 92 at the WWBA will play too; found the barrel at PG National, Electric on the mound this summer at WWBA & World Series; big angle on fastball up to 93 mph with sink; slider is an out pitch with hard, late biting life. Showed in game power at '20 PG Elite, Very good at PG Jr. National. His long arm stroke produces fastball velocity into the mid-90s and he complements it with a solid curve and change. Produces now and the power is coming. He finds the barrel consistently and the ball really jumps. Big overall tools shown at the PG National. Follow on Facebook: Prep Baseball Report - MS, Southern Performance Institute - (Madison, MS), The Gatorade Fieldhouse (Elevate) - (Hernando, MS), The Farm (Athletic Performance Center) - (Hernando, MS), University of Southern Miss - (Hattiesburg, MS). They want to win in the classroom, on the athletic field, on the basketball court, so the competitive nature is in our kids. Easy velocity at the PG National, up to 94, and feel for both a SL and CU. Showed plus arm speed at WWBA while running the FB up to 94 mph finishing off a strong 2020 showing. Also can really hit. One of the best position workouts at the PG National and loud contact during games to follow. Jurrangelo is a special prospect who is one of the most unique players we have ever seen. Rankings StateRank: 8 / POS: 2OverallRank: 369 / POS: 63 Report: Another name that is starting to get buzz from professional scouts is UTL Andrew Patrick(Wright State commit) out of Hilliard Darby HS. His pace is also good - both in his delivery and pitch-to-pitch. 1: Amory Panthers + 2A No. Lewisburg outscored its opponents 30-14 in five victories last week. Practices were a given. 2022 Top Football Recruits in Mississippi (52) 2022 High School Pos Rankings State Rankings Top247 247Sports Composite Rank Player Pos Ht / Wt Rating Team 1 2 Jaheim Oatis Columbia. Brock is a true power arm who gets excellent leverage in his delivery that leads to consistent mid-90s velocity. His performance in games was even louder than the workout with a towering HR to center field and several outstanding at bats that resulted in hard contact. The feet and glove are great and the bat came on in a big way in Jupiter, showing big jump off the barrel. He ran a blazing 6.28 in the 60 and made it look easy - and the speed plays in the OF. Impressive athleticism with strength to frame; showed big potential with bat at PG Jr. National & 17u WWBA; 6.56 in the 60-yard. His quick hands can handle velocity and he looks to be able to stay in CF making him a valuable middle-of-the-field defender. The ball gets on hitters in a hurry and he has an aggressive approach on the mound regularly challenging hitters with that fastball. His fastball sits comfortably in the low 90s with heavy tailing action and he pairs it with one of the better breaking balls in the class. Are we going to win a state championship every single year? Senior Cade Dedeaux leads the team with 21 hits, along with 12 RBIs and a .477 batting average. PBR Mississippi Staff. Fisher is an 2-sport elite athlete with huge upside on the diamond. Big helium late in the summer. Up to 94 at PG Underclass All American Games; electric arm speed from tough slot, generates big life to FB; slider bites hard & late in low-80s. Our last look included several home runs and an exit velocity of 102 mph. Jett has loud tools, plays with energy and always seems to make a positive impact on the game. He also showed his emerging pull power by peppering the high RF wall at The Diamond in Lake Elsinore during batting practice. Can just really pitch and that was on display at the PG National, easy innings and 3-pitch tunneling ability. He challenged hitters with his lively fastball that he commanded down in the zone, and up out of the zone when he wanted to in certain counts. 97 mph from OF at National Underclass West. He has natural feel for the barrel and whip through the zone. Yoel is one of the most talented 2-way players in the 2022 class. Very good at PG Junior National and excellent in Jupiter. 6.42 60, 97 from OF, 103 mph exit velo, 84.80 Max Barrel Speed and absolutely mashed in games including a no doubt HR. Fastball up to 90 mph and projects very well; big velocity jump last season & will only continue to gain. Brayden has a short, sharp slider and a split-change that he will flash at times to put away hitters. The massive athleticism was on display at the PG National. Jacob is a big, physical left-handed hitter with big raw power. He has a knack for finding the barrel at the plate and he is a reliable defender on the dirt with sure hands. Mon February 20, 2023 MaxPreps Mississippi High School Baseball Rankings. He impressed every step of the way at the Baseball Factory All-America Game in Kansas City. He's an exciting prospect who can impact the game with his bat and legs. We first saw Joe at a Baseball Factory event back in 2016, and it has been exciting to watch his hard work and physical maturity turn him into one of the top pitchers in the country. Even better the next week at the PG Elite when he reached 94. His fastball gets into the low 90s with some life, and he always seems in control on the mound. That was the hardest thing for me. He pounded the strike zone with a lively fastball that got into the low 90s. His fastball is rarely squared up and he adds and subtracts to it putting it anywhere from the mid-80s to the low-90s. Cole flat out hits every time we see him and he is one of only a handful of players that can stay at SS at the highest level. His fastball jumped out of his hand and had some late tailing life to go with velocity - he touched 95 mph. At the plate, he has a clean RH stroke with juice that shows up at the right times. PERFECT It has tight rotation along with late depth, and he can land it for strikes at any time His athletic delivery and quick arm produce a lively fastball that sits in the low 90s and it is easy to envision Jacob in the rotation at higher levels. A case can be made that Tucker was the most consistent hitter in the country throughout the summer. The ball jumps off his bat, he uses the entire field, he waits until the last second before firing and he does it all effortlessly. Despite his easy delivery and low effort arm stroke, the ball explodes from his low 3/4 slot from the left side. He has very quick hands and his LH stroke is clean and coordinated. His mid-90s fastball has late life, but his curveball is the difference-maker. Team Elite. It works as his out pitch, inducing a lot of swing-and-miss. Sal is not only a power guy though, he uses the whole field well and battles when he's in the box. His off-speed offerings include a breaking ball that he adds and subtracts to while manipulating the shape at times. Natural feel for the barrel from the left side; strength continues to come in every look; top of order type tools; MVP of Spring Kickoff, 6.80 at PG National. As a defender, he has natural actions in the infield, taking solid angles and having a good internal clock to determine when he needs to use his quick exchange and release. He stands in confidently from the left side and always seems to be on time. The 6-foot-4, 230-pounder oozes potential from the left-side showing upper 80's velocity with above avg. Jumped onto the scene at PG National; advanced arm strength behind dish, also 93 mph on mound. 6. Perhaps it was the same feeling of gratitude felt by their head coach. Tupelo (13-3) 5. Great body control and unreal deception throughout his outing at the PG National. Overall, this a strike-thrower with a quality pitch mix to follow closely. Really stood out all summer in all facets; fast-twitch athlete & fluid defender, excellent offensive tools from both sides. Both were effective as out-pitches. He stood in with confidence all weekend and collected 2 hits included a rocket double that only got about 5 feet off the ground and ended up in the RCF gap. Things seem to come easily to him on the baseball field where he looks natural in all that he does. Nazier is a unique prospec! Defensively, Kyle has a good glove and clean exchange. North Carolina . The curve had good downer action to it and the slider had 3/4 tilt with some late bite. Joe also has good feel for his change giving him the quality 3-pitch mix you look for in a starting pitching candidate. The rollercoaster ride of a championship run was often the most significant emotional toll to be paid. At the plate he has very good natural rhythm using a bounce move with his hands as a trigger and to get some separation. Middle of the order hit/power potential at the plate. Very good athleticism and confidence in his 4-pitch mix. But our kids know they have to work hard to maintain the level of success weve had at Madison Central. Very good at the PG Underclass All American Games. The latest intel on top prospects from Oklahoma, Rutgers, Stanford, Georgia Tech and Virginia Tech. Barrel delivery is short/quick with aggression and the ball jumps off his bat (94 mph exit velocity) from an easy stroke. Showed the same defensive ability at the PG National, but more strength and barrel speed make the bat play up in a big way. Balanced & repeatable delivery w/ quick arm, fastball up to 94 mph at PG National; nice feel for late diving CH and spins the breaking ball well for strikes. He lets the ball travel deep and uses a lightning-quick bat to get to pitches - and drive them. Tommy put his full set of high-level tools (6.69 in the 60, 102 mph exit velocity, plus arm) on display at the Baseball Factory Florida Showcase and again at the All-America Game. He also showed quick-twitch actions in the middle infield with instincts and arm strength and go with it. Huge potential with the bat and the power is starting to show up. Very accurate barrel at the PG National and the infield actions are smooth, with good arm strength. The best defensive catcher in the class loves to impact the game with his arm (1.75 to 2B in workout), and he is also an advanced receiver and a natural leader. The Most Viewed Profiles from April across the state of Mississippi. Velocity continues to jump on the mound; highly projectable build, quick arm on the bump & athletic defender up the middle. Dakota's 6.51 in the 60 shows the unique power/speed combo that he possesses. 2023 Perfect Game Invitational National Championship, Fast-twitch outfielder with a 6.56 sixty at PG National, very quick first step, very accurate right handed barrel, career .425 hitter in PG tournaments, Outstanding speed/strength combination, 6.44 sixty at PG National, big right-handed bat speed, dual-sport commitment at MSU as a football running back, Big PG National, 6.48 sixty, 85 mph catcher arm strength, lots of RH power, primary catcher but a chance to be a high level super utility player with his tools/skills, Future 3B with big right handed power and plus athleticism for his size, also up to 92 mph off the mound, Lean and athletic righthander with a clean arm and plenty of room to fill, fastball reaches 90 mph and a strike thrower, Pounds the zone with a fastball up to 90 and sweeping curveball; athletic delivery that projects for plenty more with added strength, FTB/Philadelphia Phillies Scout Team 2022, Florida Pokers National Upperclass powered by Mizuno. He takes an aggressive swing with a coordinated move through contact that gives him good leverage while maintaining barrel accuracy. His slider seems to be his most effective secondary offering at present, and the total package here has a ton of upside. Up to 91 mph this summer from the left side; very uncomfortable at-bat and fills the zone; comfort landing slider for strikes, Advanced pitchability and feel on the bump; fastball up to 93 mph; late diving CH and solid CB keep hitters off balance, competes, Outstanding defensive catcher, high level catch & throw skills, extremely polished skills at PG National; strong build with big power in his bat, loose & extended stroke. Really impressed at 16u WWBA; high level tools; bat speed stands out & can impact to all fields; versatile and twitchy defender, Switch-hitter with big time offensive tools, fluidity to path from both sides w/ present bat speed; very sound defensively, soft hands w/ strong arm. He looks to do damage and doubled in the live at bats. He throws from close to a 3/4 slot which gets the expected sink and tail to his low 90s fastball that touches higher at times. Overall, this is a complete prospect with a high ceiling. Colby is an athletic defender who ran a 6.91 in the 60 and has life in his body at SS. Saltillo (10-4) 4A 1. 2023 College Crosscheck- Week 10: Oklahoma, Rutgers, Stanford, Va Tech, Ga Tech. He's a big target at 1B with sure hands a very good feel around the ball. While Turner closed out the game for the National Team at the All-America Game in KC, he gave everyone a look at his starter's profile. Put on an absolute show at National Underclass Main Event establishing himself as one of the top prospects in the class. As the leaders in baseball player development and college baseball recruiting, Baseball Factory instructs and scouts more than 20,000 players every year. The Southern Miss signee went 19-0 with a 1.36 ERA on the mound. Ultra-projectable 6-6 frame; easy power with big jump and backspin to all fields; moves well & shows a strong arm. . He is a talented 2-way player with big RH power, but the power in his right arm makes it look like his highest ceiling is on the mound. Eli is a tall, lean LHH with big present power and even more in the tank. He hits balls that have over-the-fence carry with seemingly very little effort. On the mound, the 6-foot-, 175-pound right-hander has a fastball that tops out around 90 miles-per-hour and a good curveball. He tends to hit high hard line drives that continue to carry, and he showed that in both BP and in his home run during the game. We are still trying to figure out how Cam can impact the ball with such authority using what looks like such an easy swing to the naked eye. Really good overall skillset at the PG National. It allows him to cover a lot of ground in the outfield and he has natural actions out there and a lot of arm strength. D1 Baseball MS 2023 Rankings: Early Season Update Mon February 20, 2023 PBR Mississippi Staff With the conclusion of the off-season and the spring season just underway, our staff has updated the state's 2023 Rankings for the first time in 2023. Bat to ball playing in games. Hattiesburg (9-4) 5. Overall, Payton has the makings of one of the top hitters in his class and needs to be followed closely. We have a winning culture and a successful school, he said. Caden is a picture of projection with a lean 6'5" frame and a quick arm. Christian is an athletic infielder with an excellent frame and set of tools. Outstanding two way prospect; moves well on feet defensively, showed power during PG National w/ loose swing; up to 92 mph on the mound too. Low 90's FB up to 94 at WWBA with a four pitch mix, large durable frame and the ability to repeat his delivery at a high rate allowing him to land all four pitches for strikes. Team Elite 17U Scout Team. 2023 College Crosscheck- Week 10: Oklahoma, Rutgers, Stanford, Va Tech, Ga Tech. Nolan is an imposing figure in the box with lightning-quick hands that lead to loft power. Big power in his bat. Defensively, he is athletic (7.05 in the 60) at 1B and a good target with good hands and excellent natural feel around the bag. Class of 2026 (Initial Rankings), 2023 Prep Baseball Report. +Class of 2023(Fall Update)+ Class of 2024(Preseason Update)+ Class of 2025(Preseason Update)+. By Kevin Askeland Follow Kevin Askeland on Twitter Feb 26, 2021, 10:45am Top 10 most memorable high school sports plays of the decade 221,949 views 4:55 The teams were picked by the Clarion Ledger sports staff, baseballminds and coaches around the state. At its best it looks just like his FB out of the hand and dives late - a true swing-and-miss pitch. Showed his normal power potential at the PG National, the body and defense continue to improve rapidly. Exceptional potential at the PG National with a loud outing and a swing and miss 3-pitch mix. There is some plane to his stuff and the ball seems to get on hitters in a hurry. Carsten also has good hands and very good feel around the bag at 1B. He's disciplined in the box, is consistently on time, and finds the barrel consistently. Bat really projects & solid skills up the middle; impressed at Great Lakes Indoor, 6.8 speed & highly intriguing tools that played all summer. He also shows his arm strength when he jumps on the mound and pounds the strike zone with his tailing fastball that is very tough on right-handed hitters and a tight breaking ball that got some Ks. Big potential with bat, Up to 94 at PG National with swing and miss secondaries; hard slider & a firm changeup. Also a sought-after WR/DB, Fisher has decided to concentrate solely on baseball and the sky is the limit for the young infielder. Up to 93 mph and electric in Jupiter. Very good offensively and swing and miss on the hill at the PG Elite. His line drive stroke utilizes the entire field. As a defender, Tommy has natural instincts and the speed to play CF at higher levels, and he has a strong accurate arm that would allow him to profile in RF as well. The teams were picked by the Clarion Ledger sports staff, baseball minds and coaches around the state. He was able to switch batter-to-batter and maintain his mechanics from both sides and control his stuff. Possessing perhaps the best raw power in the 2022 class, Jared put it on full display during the HR Derby Qualifying at the Baseball Factory All-America Game. With added strength and some refinement, it's easy to envision a future force on the mound. An extremely hard worker, Cole has elevated himself to one of the top RHP prospects in this year's draft. He's already had a lot of success, and that shouldn't change as he climbs the ladder thanks to lots of ability and even more upside left. He contributed a sacrifice fly to right field during the game and threw out a runner attempting to steal 2nd on a strong, accurate throw. Ike has an enticing profile as a left-handed hitting catcher with a projectable frame. North MS Indians and Cotton States Collegiate League (TRIBE), Shooting Stars-Magnolia Stix Collegiate League, Vicksburg, MS, West Virginia University Institute of Technology. on July 23, 2021. With advanced command, low to mid 90s velocity and an athletic delivery, JR fits near the top of the RHP prospects in this year's class. His LH stroke is natural and athletic, generating big bat speed and showing barrel accuracy. He has a true CF profile with what appears to be very good instincts to match the speed. He generates easy mid-90s velocity and has one of the best breaking balls in the class that he uses as an out-pitch. Consistently in the low 90's with the fastball and up to 94 mph at 17U WS with feel for the breaking ball and ability to manipulate the shape. He has shown the abilty to drive the ball to all parts of the park while showing solid defense behind the plate and a strong arm. We were very talented, and youve got to be to finish No. He is a smooth defender in the infield who currently shows sure hands and natural actions at SS with the possibility of a move to 3B down the road. Lewisburg (12-1) The Patriots have won 10 consecutive games after losing to Starkville Academy on March 1. He has a controlled, repeatable delivery with a clean arm stroke. There is a ton of upside here, and he appears on the verge of making a big jump in velocity, already possessing stuff that should make him one of the marquee arms in the northeast this spring. Each time we see him, he displays that he is a leader and an excellent teammate with a high baseball IQ, and he always impacts the game in a positive way. Brayden is a power RHP with a strong, thick 6'3" frame. We will adjust rankings as we see players more and identify new players through our ID . Up to 94 and absolutely dominant in 2019. Jaden is an intimidating presence on the mound with his extra-large 6'4" frame and high arm slot. Tristan is one of the top LHP prospects in this class thanks to premium stuff, a track record of success and even more projection left. His fastball has touched triple digits and sits in the mid to upper 90s throughout his outings. He challenged hitters and threw the fastball by them for the most part while also mixing in a change and occasional breaking ball. Druw earned the MVP award at last fall's Baseball Factory All-America Game by knocking in the National Team's 2nd run with an infield single and then breaking the game open with a rocket triple to the right-centerfield gap that drove in two more. Fisher was the Utah Gatorade POY last season while leading his American Fork squad to the State Championship. LHP Tucker Novotny (Park) is #4 in our updated rankings. He is quick and clean through contact and drives line drives to all fields. Then you need to attend a Perfect Game Showcase! The Farm (Athletic Performance Center) - Oxford, MS, University of Southern Miss - Hattiesburg, MS. He has an advanced arsenal led by a fastball that sits in the low to mid-90s with late life, and he does it easy. His right-handed swing is quick and leads to hard contact. Already with a 21 strikeout no-hit performance this spring, Justin is what ML starting pitchers look like at this age. We saw 91 mph exit velocities from an easy, effortless stroke. He commands all of his offerings well including his breaking ball and change that he is willing to throw in any count. As a defender he is instinctual and fast, a combination of a quality CF at the highest level. Big promise here. His delivery is effortless, lulling hitters to sleep, before his quick arm works through to release and the ball jumps out of his hand and onto hitters in a hurry. He had good finish to all of his stuff and repeated the delivery very well. Up to 92 mph at 17u WWBA, big downhill angle with natural cut; late biting curveball in low-80s. Kassius pitched to both sides of the plate, throwing a high volume of strikes with that fastball, as well as his secondary stuff. By Alexis Brudnicki. Raw strength plays in swing, lift to path. It appears now that his highest ceiling may be on the mound thanks to a lively fastball that sits comfortably in the low 90s and can touch higher, and one of the best breaking balls in the class. Baseball Recruiting Rankings | Top 100 High School Baseball Prospects 1-10 11-40 41-60 61-80 81-100 Get Ranked - Find a Showcase 2022 Top 100 Prospects Top 100 Archive 2022 Think you've got what it takes to be a top prospect? His operation is smooth and there still appears to be significant upside here. Advanced catch & throws skills and talented receiver; physical build with home run power right now; handles the barrel well; loud fall season. 1 . Levi is a competitor on the mound with excellent feel to pitch. That packages puts him in the top tier of shortstop defenders in this draft. There is an awful lot to like in a 6'5" switch hitter who generates over-the-fence power using a short, efficient stroke from both sides of the plate. ViewTop Measurablesfrom Baseball Factory & Team One Events. 20-21 Spring. True middle of the order potential shown in Jupiter. Athletic delivery with a quick shoulder, consistently into the mid 90's all summer with a slider that has developed into a swing and miss offering. In the Top 100 but dont have a video or headshot? Absolutely firm present stuff. Outstanding at PG Junior National. At this time he pounds the strike zone with 3 excellent offerings and he is a quality prospect both as a pitcher and position player. High baseball IQ with a glove that projects well in the middle of the diamond, consistent performer on the offensive side with plus speed that can impact the game. For the players, it was very tough. At the plate Gage gets excellent barrel whip leading to the 102 mph exit velocity he registered. Absolutely not. He has an extremely quick arm and it allows him to run his fastball regularly into the mid 90s. He's a strike thrower with a loose arm and quality stuff, and he is also an accomplished SS with good hands, plenty of arm, excellent speed and an effective RH stroke. The state title was Robeys second with Madison Central in his fifth season and sixth year with the school. It might have been the result of an abundance of time apart. Tools, the ability to use them, personality, and really the overall air around Henry all point to future Major Leaguer. Up to 96 mph on the bump, too. Highest level run producing profile. Kaden is one of the top 2-sport athletes in the country as a high-level QB and a quality OF prospect. He uses the strong lower half on his 6'4", 218-pound frame very well and there is some loft to his stroke. Jared is one of the most advanced, mature hitters in the class. Up to 93 on the mound too. Jackson is one of the most natural hitters in the 2022 class. Overall, this a potential run-producing bat that merits close following. Jaden rounds out his arsenal with a change to give him the 3-pitch mix you look for in a long-term starter. Its hard to explain.