2024 Midseason Top 100 Prospects

In recent years, we have had more evaluators contribute to the Top 100 list. However, this year we have decided to combine Matt Thompson and Rhys White's lists to create the midseason Top 100 list. This update reflects how we view the prospects as things stand, with their fit within their organizations to be reflected at a later time.

We have included the 2024 draftees in this updated version, with the assumption that everyone here will sign and play some form of affiliated baseball this season for the team that drafted them. This year’s draft was not known for its strength or depth, leading to a record low number of recent draftees making the midseason list. It is not easy to properly assess how recent college players will slot into their respective organizations, but we believe we did a good job of comparing them to their new peers. Evaluating high school/prep talent through the same prism is harder, but we are confident in the way we stacked them up against other fellow minor leaguers.

There was no debate for the top prospect this year; it was clearly James Wood, who provides eye-popping power and more than enough plate skills to make us confident in him atop our list. He has overtaken Jackson Holliday for us. While we believe Holliday will be a really good major leaguer and have him right behind Wood, we are more confident in Wood being the better player short and long-term. Rhys and Matt had a pretty similar top 10, with Dylan Crews and Junior Caminero being flipped on their lists. The same goes for Samuel Basallo and Jackson Jobe, who were also flip-flopped on their respective lists.

The biggest riser this year is recent major leaguer Jacob Wilson. He has hit the ground running this season, and a year after being drafted, he is now a big leaguer. He has shown that minor league pitching is no match for him. He doesn’t hit the ball hard, but he has enough power that opposing pitchers have to respect him. He is one of the highest-floor prospects to come out in a while and was fast-tracked through the Athletics’ system.

On the flip side, one of the biggest fallers is Colson Montgomery. He is still a top 60 prospect for us, but he was viewed as someone who was going to break into the top 10. Things for him as a hitter have gone backward. He isn’t hitting like he has before this season, and his power has taken a step back as well. The encouraging development in Montgomery’s game is that he has taken a big step forward as a shortstop defender. However, the building blocks of his skill set have regressed this season, pushing him down our list.

It is important to note that the minor leagues as a whole are weaker. This is a result of several factors. Teams are more aggressive than ever in promoting prospects to the majors. Plus, we have a cutdown of the minor league spots in general, lessening the pool. This is one of the weaker crops of top 100 prospects in recent memory.

All this to say, here is the Prospects Live Midseason Top 100 Prospects list.

1. James Wood, OF Washington Nationals

Highest Level: MLB | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: 10

2. Jackson Holliday, SS/2B Baltimore Orioles

Highest Level: MLB | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: 1

3. Junior Caminero, 3B Tampa Bay Rays

Highest Level: Triple-A | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: 4

4. Dylan Crews, OF Washington Nationals

Highest Level: Triple-A | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: 6

5. Samuel Basallo, C Baltimore Orioles

Highest Level: Double-A | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: 7

6. Jackson Jobe, RHP Detroit Tigers

Highest Level: Double-A | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: 13

7. Coby Mayo, 3B Baltimore Orioles

Highest Level: Triple-A | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: 25

8. Carson Williams, SS Tampa Bay Rays

Highest Level: Double-A | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: 35

9. Jasson Dominguez, OF New York Yankees

Highest Level: MLB | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: 27

10. Walker Jenkins, OF Minnesota Twins

Highest Level: Single-A | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: 8

11. Brooks Lee, 3B Minnesota Twins

Highest Level: MLB | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: 23

12. Noah Schultz, LHP Chicago White Sox

Highest Level: Double-A | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: 62

13. Andrew Painter, RHP Philadelphia Phillies

Highest Level: INJ | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: 11

14. Marcelo Mayer, SS Boston Red Sox

Highest Level: Double-A | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: 36

15. Colt Emerson, SS Seattle Mariners

Highest Level: Single-A | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: 41

16. Travis Bazzana, 2B Cleveland Guardians

Highest Level: NCAA | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: N/A

17. Jacob Wilson, SS Oakland Athletics

Highest Level: MLB | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: UNRANKED

18. Lazaro Montes, OF Seattle Mariners

Highest Level: High-A | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: 53

19. Xavier Isaac, 1B Tampa Bay Rays

Highest Level: High-A | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: 74

20. Jordan Lawlar, SS Arizona Diamondbacks

Highest Level: Triple-A | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: 15

21. Kyle Teel, C Boston Red Sox

Highest Level: Double-A | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: 45

22. Roman Anthony, OF Boston Red Sox

Highest Level: Double-A | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: 33

23. Charlie Condon, OF Colorado Rockies

Highest Level: NCAA | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: N/A

24. Emmanuel Rodriguez, OF Minnesota Twins

Highest Level: Double-A | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: 24

25. JJ Wetherholt, SS St. Louis Cardinals

Highest Level: NCAA | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: N/A

26. Tink Hence, RHP St. Louis Cardinals

Highest Level: Double-A | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: 81

27. Heston Kjerstad, OF Baltimore Orioles

Highest Level: MLB | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: 61

28. Chase Dollander, RHP Colorado Rockies

Highest Level: High-A | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: 60

29. Adael Amador, 2B Colorado Rockies

Highest Level: MLB | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: 21

30. Kevin McGonigle, SS/2B Detroit Tigers

Highest Level: Single-A | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: UNRANKED

31. Cole Young, SS/2B Seattle Mariners

Highest Level: Double-A | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: 38

32. Chase Burns, RHP Cincinnati Reds

Highest Level: NCAA | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: N/A

33. Aidan Miller, SS Philadelphia Phillies

Highest Level: High-A | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: UNRANKED

34. Cade Horton, RHP Chicago Cubs

Highest Level: Triple-A | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: 17

35. Hagen Smith, LHP Chicago White Sox

Highest Level: NCAA | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: N/A

36. Owen Caissie, OF Chicago Cubs

Highest Level: Triple-A | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: 68

37. Max Clark, OF Detroit Tigers

Highest Level: Single-A | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: 30

38. Dalton Rushing, C Los Angeles Dodgers

Highest Level: Double-A | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: 63

39. Ethan Salas, C San Diego Padres

Highest Level: High-A | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: 12

40. Bubba Chandler, RHP Pittsburgh Pirates

Highest Level: Double-A | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: 76

41. Matt Shaw, 3B/2B Chicago Cubs

Highest Level: Double-A | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: 29

42. Quinn Mathews, LHP St. Louis Cardinals

Highest Level: Double-A | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: UNRANKED

43. Spencer Jones, OF New York Yankees

Highest Level: Double-A | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: 32

44. Ralphy Velazquez, 1B Cleveland Guardians

Highest Level: Single-A | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: UNRANKED

45. Sebastian Walcott, SS/3B Texas Rangers

Highest Level: High-A | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: 99

46. Bryce Eldridge, 1B San Francisco Giants

Highest Level: High-A | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: 64

47. Moises Ballesteros, C/1B Chicago Cubs

Highest Level: Triple-A | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: UNRANKED

48. Jacob Misiorowski, RHP Milwaukee Brewers

Highest Level: Double-A | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: 40

49. Luke Keaschall, 2B Minnesota Twins

Highest Level: Double-A | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: UNRANKED

50. Brandon Sproat, RHP New York Mets

Highest Level: Double-A | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: UNRANKED

51. Colson Montgomery, SS Chicago White Sox

Highest Level: Triple-A | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: 18

52. Thomas White, LHP Miami Marlins

Highest Level: High-A | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: UNRANKED

53. Rhett Lowder, RHP Cincinnati Reds

Highest Level: Double-A | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: 52

54. Jett Williams, SS New York Mets

Highest Level: Double-A | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: 34

55. Chase DeLauter, OF Cleveland Guardians

Highest Level: Double-A | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: 31

56. Starlyn Caba, SS Philadelphia Phillies

Highest Level: CPX | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: UNRANKED

57. Kyle Manzardo, 1B Cleveland Guardians

Highest Level: MLB | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: 69

58. Angel Genao, SS Cleveland Guardians

Highest Level: High-A | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: UNRANKED

59. Justin Crawford, OF Philadelphia Phillies

Highest Level: Double-A | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: UNRANKED

60. David Festa, RHP Minnesota Twins

Highest Level: MLB | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: UNRANKED

61. Zebby Matthews, RHP Minnesota Twins

Highest Level: Double-A | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: UNRANKED

62. Jac Caglianone, 1B/LHP Kansas City Royals

Highest Level: NCAA | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: UNRANKED

63. Leodalis De Vries, SS San Diego Padres

Highest Level: Single-A | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: 71

64. Josue De Paula, OF Los Angeles Dodgers

Highest Level: High-A| 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: 50

65. Braden Montgomery, OF Boston Red Sox

Highest Level: NCAA | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: N/A

66. Jonny Farmelo, OF Seattle Mariners

Highest Level: Single-A | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: UNRANKED

67. Drew Gilbert, OF New York Mets

Highest Level: Triple-A | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: 48

68. Caden Dana, RHP Los Angeles Angels

Highest Level: Double-A | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: UNRANKED

69. Brayden Taylor, SS/3B Tampa Bay Rays

Highest Level: High-A | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: UNRANKED

70. Max Meyer, RHP Miami Marlins

Highest Level: MLB | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: UNRANKED

71. Jefferson Rojas, SS Chicago Cubs

Highest Level: high-A | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: UNRANKED

72. Jace Jung, 3B/2B Detroit Tigers

Highest Level: Triple-A | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: 91

73. Jeferson Quero, C Milwaukee Brewers

Highest Level: Triple-A | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: 44

74. Felnin Celesten, SS Seattle Mariners

Highest Level: CPX | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: UNRANKED

75. Jaison Chourio, OF Cleveland Guardians

Highest Level: Single-A | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: UNRANKED

76. Tyler Black, 1B Milwaukee Brewers

Highest Level: MLB | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: 70

77. Victor Scott II, OF St. Louis Cardinals

Highest Level: MLB | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: 47

78. Luis Morales, RHP Oakland Athletics

Highest Level: High-A | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: UNRANKED

79. Agustin Ramirez, C New York Yankees

Highest Level: Triple-A | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: UNRANKED

80. Emiliano Teodo, RHP Texas Rangers

Highest Level: Double-A | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: UNRANKED

81. Santiago Suarez, RHP Tampa Bay Rays

Highest Level: Single-A | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: UNRANKED

82. Bryce Rainer, SS Detroit Tigers

Highest Level: HS | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: N/A

83. Konnor Griffin, OF Pittsburgh Pirates

Highest Level: HS | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: N/A

84. Chandler Simpson, OF Tampa Bay Rays

Highest Level: Double-A | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: UNRANKED

85. Brock Wilken, 3B Milwaukee Brewers

Highest Level: Double-A | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: 72

86. Justin Wrobleski, LHP Los Angeles Dodgers

Highest Level: MLB | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: UNRANKED

87. Cade Povich, LHP Baltimore Orioles

Highest Level: MLB | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: UNRANKED

88. Edgar Quero, C Chicago White Sox

Highest Level: Triple-A | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: 100

89. Kristian Campbell, 3B Boston Red Sox

Highest Level: Double-A | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: UNRANKED

90. Cooper Pratt, SS Milwaukee Brewers

Highest Level: Single-A | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: UNRANKED

91. Brady House, 3B Washington Nationals

Highest Level: Triple-A | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: 66

92. C.J. Kayfus, 1B Cleveland Guardians

Highest Level: Double-A | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: UNRANKED

93. George Klassen, RHP Philadelphia Phillies

Highest Level: High-A | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: UNRANKED

94. Termarr Johnson, 2B Pittsburgh Pirates

Highest Level: High-A | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: 42

95. Henry Bolte, OF Oakland Athletics 

Highest Level: Double-A | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: UNRANKED

96. Alfredo Duno, C Cincinnati Reds

Highest Level: Single-A | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: UNRANKED

97. Thayron Liranzo, C Los Angeles Dodgers

Highest Level: High-A | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: 97

98. Drew Thorpe, RHP Chicago White Sox

Highest Level: MLB | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: 43

99. Nacho Alvarez Jr., SS/3B Atlanta Braves

Highest Level: Triple-A | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: UNRANKED

100. Hayden Birdsong, RHP San Francisco Giants

Highest Level: MLB | 2024 Preseason Top 100 Rank: UNRANKED

ACC Tournament Live Looks: Pool A

The ACC Tournament has come and gone, and while we are in the midst of the always fun regional play in the NCAA Tournament, it’s time for Tyler and Harris to share their thoughts on an eventful week in Durham.

The rain did hamper the final two days of the tournament for us, so all of these blurbs will be from games during pool play. We’ll start with Pool A, which featured Wake Forest, Notre Dame, and Pittsburgh. Wake Forest will dominate this piece, mainly because they’re the most talented team in the ACC, but Notre Dame and Pittsburgh will get some recognition, especially in the honorable mentions. Pools B, C, and D will follow in the coming days.

RHP Rhett Lowder, wake forest (No. 12 on Top 400, 164 DIGS+)

Line: 7 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 6 K (105 Pitches)

The two-time ACC Pitcher of the Year continues to prove again and again why he’s a first-rounder in this cycle.

The start got off to a bit of a rough beginning, as Lowder allowed three doubles in the first two innings of his outing. He hung a change-up to Sky Duff in the first, which was followed by Noah Martinez jumping on an inside fastball. The third double would come off a middle-middle fastball to Justin Acal, but after that, Lowder would not allow another baserunner past second base. He did open the fourth with two walks and hit a batter in the sixth, but outside of those mistakes, Lowder mowed down the Pitt lineup.

Rhett Lowder is fun to watch.

Holding 92-95 MPH, topped at 96 in the first, w/ two different shapes (4S and 2S). SL looks much improved, 84-87 MPH with legit two-plane break and spin near 2600-2700 RPMs. CH with serious fade and dive at 84-87 MPH. Very easy and loose delivery. pic.twitter.com/GmkNwisV7W

— Tyler Jennings (@TylerJennings24) May 25, 2023

He’s very much still the same arm that he’s been all year, even with a ton of innings on the arm. He topped out at 96 MPH in the first inning and would hold 92-95 MPH throughout the whole outing, still touching 94 MPH in the seventh. He had two fastball variants, a four-seam and a two-seam, though he primarily used the two-seam to generate groundballs. The slider is much improved from 2022, now sitting comfortably in the mid-80s with impressive spin and consistent two-plane break, becoming his primary strikeout pitch. The change-up still has the patented abrupt fade in the mid-to-upper 80s, comfortably pitching inside to righties with it. At this point, it’s not otherworldly to say that he has two plus off-speed pitches. In all likelihood, Lowder has cemented himself as the second-best collegiate arm in this class, only behind LSU’s Paul Skenes. He’ll be a hot commodity in the back half of the top ten.

1b nick kurtz, wake forest (No. 9 on 2024 Top 100, 173 bags+)

Line: 3-7, 2 HR, 3 BB, 0 K

We’ve talked about Kurtz in the past and how potent of a bat he is, and guess what, that’s not changed one bit in 2023.

The mountain of a human being that he is, Kurtz possesses some of the best juice in the entire country. He showed that off with two absolute rockets against Notre Dame, one a 117 MPH line drive to his pull-side and another that hit the berm in right-center field later on in the game. It comes very easy for Kurtz, with excellent bat speed from the left side, as well as an ability to hit for average, too. Not to forget, Kurtz has a very good approach at the plate and racks up walks aplenty. He’s relatively patient but knows when to attack. It’s pretty darn fun to watch and we still have another year to go.

Nick Kurtz is just incredible.

The scoring in the nightcap is opened with a screaming line drive HR by Kurtz, leaving the bat at 117 (!) MPH. Really explosive front side and displays pretty special hip/shoulder separation. Enjoy the swing. pic.twitter.com/vtq2YzPsWe

— Tyler Jennings (@TylerJennings24) May 26, 2023

While he is limited to first base, that doesn’t mean his defense is something to be ignored. It’s pretty similar to Evan White back in 2017, who was highly regarded for his defense. Kurtz has the athleticism to move well at the position and almost everyone that I’ve spoken to has said it’s some of the best first base defense they’ve ever seen. Fairly high praise, if you ask me. He backs that talk up in-game, saving errant pickoff throws and snagging everything thrown his way. He’s got a .997 fielding percentage for a reason.

What you’re looking at here is likely the best first base prospect since Andrew Vaughn, and honestly, he might be better than what Vaughn was. Of course, time will be the ultimate test as the bat must perform at that position, but given Kurtz’s entire profile, you’d be hard-pressed to bet against him excelling in the minor leagues.

3b brock Wilken, wake forest (No. 26 on top 400, 176 bags+)

Line: 4-7, 2 HR, 2 BB, 0 K

Wilken reached base 10 times through three ACC Tournament games – including two homers to add to his ACC-leading mark – but more notably, he avoided striking out throughout the week.

The six-foot-four right-hander stands with his shoulders slightly slouched and his legs straight to start, bending his knees as he gets into his load and finishing with a fairly simple uppercut swing. Wilken has spent so much of the season being overly passive, putting himself in unfavorable situations. While there isn’t a quick fix, it was encouraging to see him jump on first and second pitches on Thursday against Pitt– both of which went for extra bases. If he can jump on good pitches early while still maintaining his extremely low chase rate, he’ll be really dangerous at any level given his staggering exit velocities and ability to leave the yard at any moment.

Defensively, Wilken will never be an asset at the hot corner. The effort is typically there and he has decent hands and a strong arm, but his range is subpar and could warrant a move across the diamond. He is far from a plus runner, but he does run hard and displays the ability to take the occasional extra base. In a class that is fairly deep with college bats, Wilken stands out in the second tier and should wind up being a first rounder.

of tommy hawke, wake forest (No. 243 on top 400, 149 bags+)

Line: 4-9, 1 2B, 1 BB, 2 K

Hawke might be on the smaller side of the spectrum for a ballplayer, but he makes up for it with his play on the diamond.

He’s a sparkplug in that Wake Forest lineup, manning the top of the order with patience and solid contact rates. It’s more of a slasher mentality at the dish, spraying the ball to all fields. There’s a bit of power in his profile, but it’s nothing more than below average at best, and that’s okay. He’s never going to be a power hitter and that’s something people can live with. He can be a threat on the basepaths with quality speed, which also allows him to have solid range in center field with some impressive defense, as well. In all likelihood, Hawke can man center field until a better defender up the ranks forces him off the position, where he’d likely profile best in left field.

He’s a polarizing prospect and one that should hear his name called relatively early next month. He fits perfectly in the middle part of Day 2 at this point, and maybe there’s a chance he can go in the top five rounds when all is said and done. He is also a draft-eligible sophomore, so that’s something to consider in his profile, but nonetheless, Hawke is a gamer and has the quality tools to succeed.

of pierce bennett, wake forest (no. 361 on top 400, 127 bags+)

Line: 4-9, 1 BB, 0 K

Often the forgotten man in Wake Forest’s potent lineup, Bennett was a reliable contributor to the Demon Deacons’ pool play success– as he has been all season. The six-foot-one right-hander has a slightly open stance, employing a significant leg kick and a pretty big stride toward the pitcher. His swing is compact and geared for a gap-to-gap approach.

Bennett makes a ton of contact – he’s especially adept against offspeed – and though he sometimes gets out ahead of breaking balls, he does a good job of staying balanced and fouling them off. He doesn’t do as much damage as expected, with middling exit velocities and average over-the-fence power. Additionally, he rarely ever walks and adds little value on the bases.

Bennett moved to the outfield after spending most of his redshirt sophomore season at second base but has not stood out as a great defender in right. He is not the most fluid runner, and his routes are subpar. Plus, his fringy arm strength means second base and left field are his best options. His upside is limited due to his age, quiet toolset, and profile as a utility guy, but Bennett’s bat may be enticing enough for a late Day 2 draft selection.

RHP Seth Keener, wake forest (no. 104 on top 400, 139 digs+)

Line: 4.1 IP, 5 H, 4 ER, 0 BB, 5 K (85 Pitches)

Flip-flopping between the rotation and the bullpen this season, Keener made a name for himself as part of Wake Forest’s dominant pitching staff. He drew the start against Notre Dame in the final game of pool play after spending most of the season in the bullpen.

At six-foot-two, Keener has just an average build and unexceptional athleticism, but he explodes off the mound with a powerful delivery, making hitters’ lives difficult with good extension out of a low-three quarters arm slot. Keener has an appealing three-pitch mix, headlined by two offspeeds. His best offering is a low-80s slider with plenty of spin and good two-plane movement that generates a ton of chases. He also flashes a plus changeup, which sits in the upper-80s and disappears away from lefties. His fastball comes with solid mid-90s velocity, but it’s fairly flat and isn’t much of an out pitch. With solid command of all three offerings and significantly improved control of the zone, Keener is an intriguing draft day option for some teams willing to give him a chance as a starter.

1B noah Martinez, pitt (130 bags+)

Line: 2-7, 1 HR, 2 BB, 0 K

There’s admittedly not a ton of draft talent on Pittsburgh’s roster, but if there’s anyone to keep an eye on as a senior sign or an undrafted free agent, it’s Martinez.

A Central Connecticut State transfer, he’s a big bopper that profiles best as a first base at the next level, if he’s given the chance. He doesn’t chase a ton, though there’s a clear issue with off-speed pitches in his profile. With that said, he loves the fastball and will do damage when it’s left in the zone. Most of his power will play to his pull side, though there’s some love to the opposite field gap, too. At first base, he only made one error all year and had a .998 fielding percentage, so there’s enough there defensively. While he’s well on the older side, as he turns 24 in August, he can help a team save money if they’re aggressive early in the draft, profiling as a senior sign on Day 3.

Honorable Mentions: Zack Prajzner, Notre Dame; Justin Johnson, Wake Forest; Bennett Lee, Wake Forest; Dylan Simmons, Pitt; Sky Duff, Pitt