2024 MLB Draft

The State of Georgia: 2024 Georgia MLB Draft Outlook

60 FV tier

3B/OF Charlie Condon, University of Georgia

Hit: 55, Game Power: 70, Glove: 50, Arm: 60, Run: 45

Has done nothing but hit bombs, rockets and missiles at UGA. Top end bat speed, juice to all fields on the strength of double plus barrel feel. Plus understanding of the strike zone, vulnerable to sharp breaking stuff but can nut up in two strike counts. Average range and first step at 3B, zips the ball across the diamond. Posts fringe to average run times to 1B. Should have Kris Bryant/Brian Anderson style defensive versatility going between 3B and OF corner, with Bryant-esque offensive production. Elite draft talent, should get the largest bonus in the 2025 class.

45+ FV tier

RHP Jackson Barberi, Brookwood HS

Fastball: 60, Slider: 60, Changeup: 55, Cutter: 50, Command: 50

Long and loose RHP, whippy arm from 3Q slot. Decent mover, average to above avg. athlete. Fastball at its peak sits 92-95 touching 96-97, above average carry with low release height creating plus plane. Low 80s slider is consistently snappy, but will guide it with his arm when he tires. Mid 80s changeup has above average fade that breaks off the fastball plane late. Will mix in a cutter at 87-88 that has sharp break but lacks conviction at this stage. Projects to have starting caliber command of his arsenal. #2 starter upside if he gets more consistent with his breaking balls and continues to develop his changeup. Fits comfortably in the 2nd round, could sneak into the comp.


40+ FV Tier

SS Erik Parker, North Gwinnett HS

Hit: 55, Game Power: 50, Glove: 55, Arm: 55, Run: 50

Big body, prototypical frame and build for big league shortstop. Quick trigger, line drive oriented swing that can put the ball over the fence on occasion. Aggressive to a fault early and in the summer, settled in as spring went along and showed patience and aggression on his pitch. Pull side home run power now, projectable body should add more strength and allow him to be a threat to all fields. Above average runner at present, will likely slow down a bit to average at full maturation. Above average arm strength and range, smooth actions all around at the shortstop position and projects to stick there at highest level. Bounty of average to above average tools that can carry a big league profile, but lacks a plus carrying tool to get into the top 50 picks.


CF Terrence Kiel II, Pace Academy

Hit: 55, Game Power: 45, Glove: 55, Arm: 55, Run: 70

Medium sized frame, strong at present and possesses necessary physicality for professional baseball. Above average bat speed, hands are a bit indirect in his regular right handed swing. In 2 strike counts and in sparing looks from the left side, his hands work straight to the ball. As a result, his standard swing has more power, but his shorter swing has more barrel feel. Routinely posts 70 grade run times home to first. Defensively, he covers a lot of ground in center field and glides towards the ball, and should be plenty capable of handling it at the major league level. High level athleticism, feel for hitting and potential as a switch hitter gets him into 2nd-3rd round conversations.



40 FV Tier

2B/OF Rustan Rigdon, Metter HS

Hit: 60, Game Power: 50, Glove: 45, Arm: 45, Run: 50

Smooth swing from both sides of the plate with above average bat speed, finds barrels often against the full gamut of summer and spring high school pitching. Pullside power from both sides, able to elevate and backspin the ball well. Elbow injury raises questions about long term defensive home, showed average range and arm strength at middle infield positions during the summer. Incredibly determined kid, played center field in the spring by throwing with his left hand. Showed potential for defensive utility there down the road, but long term plan of development should be at second base once his right elbow heals. Uncertainty about defensive ability bumps him into 3rd to 4th round consideration. 

C Chase Fralick, McIntosh HS

Hit: 50, Game Power: 60, Glove: 45, Arm: 50, Run: 30

Really whippy bat from the left side, drives balls hard to center and right field. Capable of driving pitches that he’s fooled on, advanced barrel feel. Vulnerable to elevated fastballs, wants to get the barrel out in front and do damage. Possesses above average arm strength, but is slow to get out of the crouch and plays down when in game scenarios. Shows average ability to receive and block out of the one knee stance. Fralick’s grown man strength, summer track record and flashes of an advanced hit tool fit best around the 4th and 5th rounds, with some upward mobility if a team is confident about improving his receiving and footwork behind the plate.


RHP Nate Taylor, Buford HS

Fastball: 55, Slider: 60, Command: 50

Physical build at 6-2, 210 lbs. Rhythmic and loose with plus arm speed. High 3Q slot, moving great downmound. Some room on frame to add strength, athletic ability aids projection. Fastball is 88-93 touching 94 with above average carry life, slider at 80-86 with plus snap and vertical break. Shows changeup on occasion but most looks come during warmups, decent armside fade and low feel at this stage of his development. Strong command of his fastball and slider, even when arm speed and stuff was down early in the spring. Mid rotation starter upside, fits around the 4th-5th round in a standard draft.

C Levi Clark, Walton HS

Hit: 50, Game Power: 60, Glove: 40, Arm: 50, Run: 30

Big body that has matured early, low projection remaining. Plus bat speed and creates great stretch in his swing. When he finds the barrel, there’s significant impact behind it. Has been vulnerable against high fastballs due to the length of his swing, but is able to shorten up and defend in two strike counts--without sacrificing significant power. Strong arm behind the plate, inconsistent ability to get to it and struggles with receiving and blocking. Likely a 1B at the end of his development pattern, but as with most HS catchers it’s a fool’s errand to run anyone off the position given how variable the defensive outcomes are. Fits around round 5.

 

LHP Charlie Foster, Brookwood HS

Fastball: 50, Slider: 50, Changeup: 55, Command: 55

Large body with high projection. Loose arm, medium effort. Above avg. athlete, moves well. Strong torso rotation. Fastball was up 90-93 early in two to three inning stints, but as a starter he settled into 88-91. Smooth mechanics, command of all three of his pitches. Slurvy breaking ball at 76-78, intermittent sharpness that flashes above average. Changeup in the low 80s shows consistent above average depth. Shows command of all three pitches, recent recommitment to Mississippi State has reopened his draft market. Epitome of a projection lefty, stuff just isn’t quite at the level of his prep draft peers. Grades out as a 5th rounder, but could go up a round or two if a bidding war ensures.


35+ FV Tier

1B/DH Corey Collins, University of Georgia

Hit: 45, Game Power: 55, Glove: 40, Arm: 50, Run: 30

Compact stance with plus bat speed and plus raw power, length has caused issues with breaking stuff throughout his tenure at UGA. Has tamed some swing and miss and gotten to more of that raw power, high level performer that is rivaled by few in college baseball this Spring. Lacks the glove to play at catcher or an outfield corner, likely a 1B/DH type throughout his pro career. Top senior sign candidate, mid day 2 value that could be pushed up to accommodate draft pool budgets. 

3B Cade Brown, Parkview HS

Hit: 50, Game Power: 60, Glove: 45, Arm: 50, Run: 40

Stout frame, minimal projection remaining on body. Big bat speed, fastest amongst GA high school bats in this class. Has a knack for finding the barrel, can go out to all fields and puts balls in places that most kids dream about. Relatively agile for his size, can post average run times and shows average twitch at 3B. Has a decent shot to stick at the hot corner, but hard to say how much offensive growth occurred over the Spring based on middling summer performance. Will get the most out of his raw talent, fits around the 5th to 6th rounds.

RHP Cole Royer, Pierce County HS

Fastball: 50, Curveball: 60, Slider: 50, Command: 45

Extra large frame, lean and high waisted. Plus arm speed and above average mover, high projection. Fastball sits around 89-93 with above average arm side run, primary breaking ball is a 76-80 MPH curveball with plus vertical break and snap late off his fastball plane. Mixes in a 81-83 MPH slider that flashed above average bite, but shows it rarely in games and is mostly comfortable with a fastball+curveball approach at this stage. Command of offerings is developing, Royer is slow in his gather phase then his hips fire quickly with his arm coming behind it. Fastball command is scattershot and breaking balls can back up on him, consistent repetitions and athleticism will be key to grow into his body and mechanics. A long term projection project with mid rotation starter upside, 5th to 6th round value right now.


CF Bo Walker, Starr’s Mill HS

Hit: 40, Game Power: 55, Glove: 50, Arm: 50, Run: 60

Big body, present physicality. Drops hands and creates big stretch at footplant, if he finds the barrel the ball will disappear over the left field wall. Long swing path creates issues with catching up to velocity and pitchers that can effectively mix. Tantalizing combination of plus raw power and plus run creates intrigue as a prep. Should be able to handle CF, flashes above average arm in game settings with plus arm strength. Tool bet in the 4th to 5th round for some teams, lackluster hit tool could take him out of conversations for others.


SS AJ Abernathy, North Cobb HS

Hit: 45, Game Power: 40, Glove: 55, Arm: 50, Run: 70

Smaller body that has some room for muscle, but shouldn’t be sacrificing speed for strength if he can help it. Flat planed swing, can really carry the ball despite light impact in bat overall. True 70 grade runner, changes games with his legs. Inconsistent with his ability to read spin, can often be late on the fastball. Has above average arm strength despite small stature, can throw some sinkers to 1B but has enough to stick at shortstop in conjunction with smooth actions, soft hands and above average range. Mid day 2 value, possibility of going earlier if teams believe they have a true shortstop that can get more hit out of.


35 FV Tier

SS Kolby Branch, University of Georgia

Hit: 50, Game Power: 45, Glove: 50, Arm: 50, Run: 50

Transfer from Baylor, smallish medium frame that has requisite arm strength, bounce and hands to handle shortstop, but is unlikely to make an impact there on defense. Above average bat speed, can handle fastballs and has pullside home run power, but will run into struggles with secondaries. Chance to develop into a first division starter up the middle, but more than likely settles into a utility/bench role at the highest level. Mid to late Day 2 value.

RHP Blake Aita, Kennesaw State University

Fastball: 45, Cutter: 60, Slider: 55, Command: 50

Large frame, low to medium projection. H3Q slot, arm works. Medium effort with head whack. Fastball sits in the low 90s with average 4S plane, above average carry. Slider averages in the low 80s with consistent above average sweep. Cutter in the mid to high 80s has plus bite, difference making pitch that was added in the fall. Shows a changeup that rolls off the hand in warmups, not mandatory to stick as a starter but further development would go a long way. Above average ability to throw fastball for strikes, average command as some leak into the middle of the zone. Will occasionally overcook cutters, shows an ability to pitch backwards and in plus counts with the slider--and locate it. #4 starter upside, cutter heavy relief role is the floor. 6th to 8th round value.

SS Peyton Green, Georgia Tech

Hit: 45, Game Power: 50, Glove: 50, Arm: 55, Run: 50

Big bodied and lean, prototypical shortstop build. Shows average lateral range and above average arm strength at SS, should be able to handle himself there as a pro. Some length to swing, above average bat speed. Can hit the fastball and does fine vs. breaking stuff, has struggled against changeups. Profiles on the left side of the infield and can produce in a part time role for a 1st division team or be a 2nd division regular. 6th to 8th round value.


RHP Conrad Cason, Greater Atlanta Christian HS

Fastball: 60, Splitter: 50, Curveball: 40, Command: 45

Long and lean frame, works out of high 3Q slot and has a repeatable, downhill delivery. Arm length has caused command issues, will need to tap into his plus athletic ability to shore up that concern. Fastball sits around 92-96 and will touch 97-98 with above average cut life, doesn’t miss as many bats as you would expect. Splitter in the low to mid 80s shows flashes of above average dive, but feel for it is still developing and break profile is inconsistent. Will occasionally go to a high 70s curveball that’s lacking in break and sharpness. Lot of work to be done, but arm talent and athleticism leads you to dream on a #2-#3 starter, but there’s tons of risk as well. Mid day 2 value with high variance.

RHP Dane Moehler, Walton HS

Fastball: 45, Slider: 55, Changeup: 55, Curveball: 50, Command: 55

Long and loose righty, athletic with repeatable mechanics. Bet to add stuff at some point down the line. Blend of fastball at 88-91, four seam has above average carry and two seam has above average sink. High 70s to low 80s slider has above average depth and sharpness, low 80s changeup has above average fade. Curveball at 73-76 shows average depth and is developed enough to differentiate from slider. Command is very sharp for his age, routinely hits his spots with fastballs and lands his secondaries in good places. Stuff never really upticked from his summer performances, mid to late Day 2 value.


CF Michael Mullinax, North Cobb Christian HS

Hit: 45, Game Power: 50, Glove: 50, Arm: 50, Run: 60

Medium body, fair bit of projection remaining. Very awkward swing path from both sides over the summer that he worked to get shorter and more fluid in the Spring, a work in progress but his prognosis to hit has improved. Above average raw power that he shows an ability to get to from the left side. Above average to plus arm strength, but big winding over the top arm action causes a lot of missed targets and plays it down to average in games. Posts plus home to first times and routinely impacts the running game. Everyday centerfielder ceiling, but definitely a project at this stage. 6th to 8th round value.



30+ FV Tier

RHP Alex Hernandez, Forsyth Central HS

Fastball: 50, Slider: 55, Changeup: 50, Command: 40


SS Bryce Clavon, Kell HS

Hit: 40, Game Power: 45, Glove: 45, Arm: 50, Run: 60


RHP Jordan Stephens, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

Fastball: 55, Slider: 50, Changeup: 40, Command: 40


RHP Clinton Harris, Brookwood HS

Fastball: 50, Splitter: 55, Curveball: 45, Command: 35


RHP Thorpe Musci, Parkview HS

Fastball: 50, Curveball: 50, Changeup: 50, Command: 40


RHP Logan McGuire, Georgia Tech

Fastball: 45, Changeup: 55, Slider: 40, Command: 45


LHP Camron Hill, Georgia Tech

Fastball: 45, Slider: 50, Changeup: 50, Splitter: 50, Command: 40


2B/3B/OF Slate Alford, University of Georgia

Hit: 40, Game Power: 55, Glove: 40, Arm: 50, Run: 30

2024 MLB Draft: Top 300 Players Final Update

2024 MLB Draft: Top 300 Players Final Update

After a long, tedious construction of our board, the Prospects Live Draft Team is excited to unveil the final iteration of our 2024 board. This update takes in a lot of factors: our live looks, film studies, and industry rumblings. There’s been quite a bit of movement, especially at the top of this class, as the likes of Christian Moore and Jurrangle Cijntje have had helium down the stretch. There are also a few new names on our board, including Nathan Flewelling and Ryan Verdugo, both of whom are intriguing pieces to take on the second day of the draft. There’s a new #1, too.

Live Looks: Northeast Prep Workout

Earlier this month, I was invited to a private workout featuring a handful of talented prep players from across the northeast region. This was a first for me. It was a moment in my career that felt important, a milestone of sorts. It was also a phenomenal opportunity to check out a large group of players at once, many of whom I intended on seeing at some point this spring.

An event such as this is helpful when putting the finishing touches on your priority list. You can only be in one place at a time, which means you are constantly being forced to choose between seeing one player (or group of players) over another player each day leading up to the draft. Strengthening that priority list ahead of the season helps an area scout maximize their limited amount of time. It’s not a perfect setting for a thorough evaluation, but you can gather a surprising amount of valuable information in a short window of time. This was a nice preview for the weeks, months, and years ahead. Below, you can find three players who made a strong impression and piqued my curiosity, followed by a handful of players who I’ll be tracking closely as prep baseball kicks into gear in my neck of the woods.


alex ramos | ‘24

RHP | GOSHEN CENTRAL, NY

FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL COMMIT

One of the stronger locales for the northeast 2024 prep class will be the Hudson Valley area of New York. Alex Ramos, a Hudson Valley righty at Goshen Central, is an arm that area scouts will be eager to check out this spring. He was someone who stood out to me after seeing some short clips of him on social media with the look of someone who was just starting to blossom as a pitcher. That feeling was confirmed after seeing Ramos fire off consistent 93-95 MPH heat during his pen. Ramos is a quality athlete with a projectable, long-levered frame (6’3-190) suited for the mound. It’s a bit of a longer arm action, but Ramos was able to sync the operation effectively thanks to his above-average arm speed. Ramos releases from a high, almost over-the-top arm slot and extends well during his delivery. This gives the fastball good hop, and at this velocity, it’s a power pitch that projects well at the next level. There’s some head movement on release that could use some cleaning up to improve command, but the overall development to date is highly impressive. Ramos also featured a 74-76 MPH overhand curveball that had good shape at times and a changeup in the mid-80s. Between the two, I preferred the curve. It’s probably fringy presently, but I see the makings of a legitimate weapon as he develops and starts using it more.

Overall, Ramos profiles as a projection righty, but one who has more present velocity than similar arms in the prep and college classes. He has made significant gains over the past several months and is on an upward trajectory. If the stuff he showed in this pen translates to game action this spring, Ramos could leapfrog a good chunk of the prep pitching class in the region.


connor lane

CATCHER/RHP | OLD SAYBROOK SENIOR, CT

UCONN COMMIT

Connor Lane challenged Alex Ramos for the biggest surprise of the day. After showing off some good pop during BP, Lane jumped on the bump and caught the attention of every scout in attendance. Lane’s cannon arm is well-known to evaluators in the area, but now Lane has begun converting that arm talent behind the dish to the pitcher’s mound. He made a promising short appearance out of the bullpen in October during the WWBA tournament in Jupiter and has since taken things to another level. Lane has a physical 6’2-205 build, with immense arm strength. There was some variation to the arm action and delivery during this pen, but considering his experience level as a pitcher, it exceeded my expectations. The arm action is very short, at times resembling Texas Tech freshman Mac Heuer, though Lane releases from a higher slot. Lane sat in the 91-92 MPH range with his heater, with a few fastballs registering at 93-94 MPH (at least one scout in attendance had a 95 reading). The fastball had arm-side movement, with a few flashing good, late action. He complimented the fastball with a slider that had surprising polish. An upper 70s pitch, Lane showed feel for locating the breaker to his glove side. A couple had some “hump” coming out of the hand which made them easier to pick up, but the foundation for a solid secondary is present. 

Because Lane is both an integral piece behind the plate for his high school squad and a legitimate catching prospect, it remains to be seen how many opportunities he’ll receive on the mound in the months ahead. He showed enough in this look to suggest he has a real shot at “coming out” as an arm this spring, especially as he focuses more on pitching and accrues experience on the mound.


JC Pacheco | ‘26

SHORTSTOP | DEPAUL CATHOLIC, NJ

UNCOMMITTED

The 2026 high school class in New Jersey has a chance to be special. Based on this brief look, JC Pacheco is a name that belongs in the upper echelon of prep talents for 2026. Playing for Jersey powerhouse DePaul Catholic, Pacheco made a great first impression with the potential for a plus arm on the dirt and both contact and power in the box. Pacheco has good physicality for his age at 5’10-170 and is likely to grow in the years ahead. He showed a quiet swing with good barrel whip during his rounds of BP with the potential for both above average (or better) hand/bat speed as he matures. Pacheco was able to produce quality contact in all directions, and his knack for making hard, elevated contact up the middle and to the opposite field was noticeable. 

Obviously, we are a long way from the 2026 draft cycle, and a lot can change over that time. We’ll need to see if the offensive tools he showed in this look will translate to live pitching. That said, Pacheco is someone I’m eager to track over the next few years as he shares the field with a slew of fellow draft talents at DePaul Catholic. Pacheco remains uncommitted, but he is sure to be a high priority for recruiters moving forward.


QUICK HITS

Julius Rosado | Shortstop

South River HS, NJ | 2025

Rutgers Commit

I was glad to get another opportunity to see shortstop Julius Rosado before the high school season started. Once again, Rosado was cool, calm, and collected on both sides of the ball. He has well-defined strength while remaining smooth and nimble. We’ll see if he can stick at short long-term, but he checks a lot of the necessary boxes to play on the left side of the infield at the next level. He’s a confident hitter in the box with a swing that’s geared for explosive power to his pull side. It’s a swing that will be put to the test as he faces better, more consistent stuff, but he’s a kid that I expect will put in the work to make adjustments as he moves up the ladder. He would be a huge recruiting win for head coach Steve Owens and recruiting coordinator Brendan Monaghan should he reach campus.

Tyler Castrataro | Shortstop

Mahopac HS, NY | 2024

Hofstra Commit

I’ve now seen a good amount of Hofstra recruits up close and personal this winter and I’ve come away impressed. There’s been a clear, positive shift for Hofstra’s baseball program with skipper Frank Catalanatto at the helm. Like Rosado, this was my second look at Tyler Castrataro who serves as a good example of Hofstra’s enhanced recruiting thrust. A wiry, quick-twitch athlete Castrataro plays bigger than his listed 5’10-160 size. He’s an above-average runner and athlete who takes some ferocious cuts in the box. Castrataro’s ability to hammer the baseball is rare for someone his size. The violence in his swing is a big factor in that ability which, in theory, could impact his ability to make contact during live ABs. Regardless, Castrataro has plenty of raw tools to develop further and is the type of athlete that schools like Hofstra should be looking to work with.

Dylan Hansen | Right-Handed Pitcher

Downingtown East HS, PA | 2024

Coastal Carolina Commit

Out of the two Pennsylvania arms, Hansen showed the “louder” stuff but he also had more violence to the delivery. Hansen has good length and remaining projection at 6’3-205 with a strong, quick arm. The strikes were a bit scattered on this day, but Hansen displayed three quality offerings with a 91-93 MPH fastball, a slider between 78-80 MPH, and some decent. nascent feel for a changeup. Hansen is committed to Coastal Carolina, a school that has done a fantastic job developing players from the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions in recent years.

Kross Howarth | Third Base/Right-Handed Pitcher

Perkiomen School, PA | 2024

Tulane Commit

As with Dylan Hansen, Kross Howarth has the same kind of long, projectable build (6’4-205) that will fill up a jersey while providing teams with something to dream on. The Tulane commit has legitimate two-way ability with an ideal power bat/power arm skillset for the hot corner. There’s plenty to like as an offensive prospect, but I paid extra attention to him on the mound. I really liked how effortlessly he filled the zone with his deceptive delivery. He stays closed for an extended period of time with a crossfire delivery and a low ¾ arm slot. I think this opens up a lot of developmental and pitch-shaping opportunities with his fastball moving forward. His fastball had good sinking action at the bottom of the zone, but I could see the pitch acting as a “hybrid” fastball that induces grounders at a high rate but can also miss a healthy amount of bats. Logan Webb and Marcus Stroman are good examples of this. He sat in the 90-91 MPH range but has lived in the 90-93 MPH (t94) range multiple times, dating back to the summer. Howarth also flashed some really good sliders (79-82 MPH). There weren’t any batters, obviously, but I imagine that his best sliders would release from behind a right-handed hitter before sweeping across the zone to the outer edge of the plate. He also threw a curve (74-76), which traded some sweep for additional vertical action as well as a changeup at 84 MPH. 

It can be a challenge for a pitcher to maintain a consistent release point with a delivery such as Howarth’s, but it clearly wasn’t an issue on this day. Howarth is going to get dinged in draft models because he’s already 19 and will be closer to 20 years old than 19 years old on draft day. But this is the type of arm I love to watch and track because there are outlier characteristics that could really “pop” if everything comes together. I hope to get a second look at Howarth this spring to see if he can do what he did in this pen over a full outing. If I don’t get the opportunity to see him myself, I know Pennsylvania-based evaluator Jake Bargery (who lives near Perkiomen) is ready to see him live during the high school season. Unfortunately, I didn’t get any video of Howarth on the mound, but you can check out some swings below.

Cristofer Cespedes | Right-Handed Pitcher

North Rockland HS, NY | 2024

Maryland Commit

Cespedes popped up this past summer/fall and is a big body (6’4-220) righty who sat in the 91-92 (t93) MPH range with a low 80s curveball and a mid-80s changeup. The mechanics need to be ironed out, but it’s a nice, short arm action from a high ¾ release with some deception. He’s raw as a pitcher, but I could see him taking off at Maryland. The size and ability to touch 94 mph with the fastball will draw scouts this spring.

Harrison Lollin | Right-Handed Pitcher

Monroe Township HS, NJ | 2024

Penn State Commit

Lollin was the most “complete” pitcher of the four mentioned in this section. He has a strong, filled-out frame at 6’1-210 that looks ready for the next level of competition. His stuff was noticeably firmer with a four-pitch mix highlighted by a fastball in the 91-94 MPH range. He also threw a sinking fastball with running action that he threw down and to his arm side in the 88-90 MPH range. The slider featured two-plane action at 79-82 MPH, which was tight at times, and he completed his repertoire with a promising changeup in the low-80s with fade. This was my first time seeing Lollin and he looked much better than I expected. He moved up my priority list for the spring following this brief outing. Stock up.

Smitty’s Standouts Volume No. 1 - Viera/Melbourne; ACC commits Stand Out

Smitty’s Standouts Volume No. 1 - Viera/Melbourne; ACC commits Stand Out

This is introducing my new weekly, sometimes multi-week series of live looks that I’ll be conducting this spring and summer where I touch on a few players from either a game, showcase or even weekend series. 

We start off with a quality high school matchup featuring Viera and Melbourne high that had multiple D1 commits and underclass that could be among the best in their classes. 

EARLY RELEASE - 2024 MLB Draft - Top 200 Prospects

We're 16 months out but the hype surrounding the top of the 2024 MLB Draft is percolating. Jac Caglianone fever has run rampant. Our team has been at ballfields for the better part of two months now and we’re constantly digging into the analytics we can get our hands on. You can find a lot of our film and live looks in each player’s blurb below. As always, our boards are built on three pillars:

  • Our team’s Live Looks.

  • Trackman, Rapsodo and data evaluation.

  • Conversations within the industry. What are scouting executives, cross-checkers and area scouts seeing at the ballfields?

This far out, this Top 200 really establishes a few things:

  • We're leaning on "potential" and "stuff" when it comes to college arms and bats. There's still enough time for "polish" to take a back seat in evaluations.

  • The high school bats appear a bit more impactful and potent than what the 2023 class is providing.


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Prospects Live 2023 Preseason Collegiate All-Americans

Prospects Live 2023 Preseason Collegiate All-Americans

Prospects Live is back with their 2023 Preseason All-American teams leading up to their extensive 2023 college baseball coverage.

The Prospects Live Preseason All-American teams are listed below, broken down into three separate teams. We selected our Preseason All-Americans based on their production from 2022, their prospect status in terms of our MLB Draft evaluations, and 2023 expectations.

Top 20 IMPACT Freshman of 2022

Top 20 IMPACT Freshman of 2022

It seems like every year there’s a diaper dandy who walks onto a college campus fresh off high school graduation and immediately shows out. The 2023 and 2024 draft classes are in incredibly healthy shape as we look from afar with uber-talented kids having made it to campus this spring.