1. Brandon Barriera (previously #3)
6-1 170 American Heritage Plantation HS (FL)
82-IP, 125-K, 1.02 WHIP
92-94, T97, FB, low-80s wipeout slider, mid-80s change-up, 76-78 curve
Comes right at hitters with a bulldog mentality, Slider seems to be setting up as his go-to pitch. Lots of projection left here.
Vandy commit
2. Jackson Ferris (previously #5)
6-5 190 IMG Academy
66 1/3-IP, 90-K, 1.12 WHIP
90-94, T97 FB, mid- 70s curve, low-80s change
The fastball is definitely his signature pitch. Downhill angle late riding life.
Has superior control of all three pitches.
Ole Miss commit
3. Carson Whisenhurst (new)
6-3 205 East Carolina
2021 ECU stat line -
13-G, 6-2, 3.77, 62-IP, 79-K
Works downhill from a high ¾ slot.
90-94, T-95 fastball. High spin (2,300-2,400 RPMs).
Curve is a low 80s pitch (max 2,600s).
This summer a 71% whiff rate
Many consider him the top college lefty in draft.
4. Reggie Crawford (new)
6-4 230 UConn
2021 Univ. Connecticut stat line -
51-G, 210-AB, .295/.349/.543, 13-HR
6-games, 1-start, 1-1, 2.35, 7.2-IP, 17-K, 3-BB
Legitimate 2-way prospect.
Ranked as 4th first baseman also.
Loose arm action with a ¾ release.
Fastball sits in upper-90s, tops 101.
High spin fastball (+2,500 RPM).
Low 80s slider and good change.
Out 2022 (TJS).
5. Nate Savino (previously #1)
6-3 195 Virginia
2021 stat line -
16-G, 10-starts, 3-3, 3.79, 54.2-IP, 34-K, 16-BB
Mid-90s FB (heavy sink), hi-70s sweeping curve, 80s curve
His slider looks like bread and butter pitch.
6. Noah Shultz (previously #6)
6-9 220 Oswego Vandy commit
18 2/3-IP, 24-K, 1.39 WHIP
89-91, T93 FB (with life), mid-70s slider, low- 80s change, slurvy massive spin breaker.
Slider is a difference maker.
Max Scherzer type release
Very intimidating on the mound. Fastball spins up to 2500 rpm. Super high ceiling.
Vandy commit. Could be tough sign.
7. Connor Prelipp (new)
6-1 195 Alabama
2021 Alabama Stat Line -
3-starts, 1-1, 3.86, 7-IP, 12-K
0.96 ERA with a 47/7 K/BB ratio in 28 college innings
Monster 2020, beginning with:
26-IP, 0-R, 43-K, 6-BB, 9-H.
Elbow gave out in 2021 after one start.
Came back too early - TJS - will miss 2022.
FB 93-96, T-97, with command.
88-90 slider, with late break.
8. Parker Messick (new)
6-0 230 Florida State
2021 FSU stat line -
23-starts, 3.10
One of the most impressive changeups.
Two distinct breaking balls.
Sneaky fastball. Sits low 90s.
9. Tristan Smith (previously #7)
6-2 200 Boiling Springs (SC)
47 1/3-IP, 79 strikeouts, 1.25 WHIP
FB sits low 90s, T-95 - high spin - 2,600 RPM’s
Curve is one of the top secondary pitches in the 2022 prep class. 3,000 RPMs
Slider with elite power and spin.
Commitment: Clemson
10. Bryce Hubbart (new)
5-11 180 Florida State
2021 FSU stat line -
16-G, 14-ST, 6-5, 3.80, 71-IP, 94-K
Plus athlete with some potential to add strength.
Really impressed in the Cape this past summer.
Primarily 3-pitch guy
89-92, T-96 FB, 78-80 SL, 74-75-12/6 curve
Been inconsistent at times.
Being a lefty, I love lefties.
ReplyDeleteReggie Crawford might be an interesting gamble. If he can't pitch, he can hit. Hopefully, his arm bounces back and he's throwing 100 healthily again.
There is so much talent in this draft.
ReplyDeleteThe Rocker fiasco should stear us away from taking another chance with a top pick.
noah Shultz looks like a prospect the mets growing analytics Dept will look at. where do you think he gets drafted? sup pick? with all our top 100 picks should swing for the fences in talent
ReplyDeleteI would say 2nd round.
ReplyDeleteI don’t really care if the rotation has lefty’s in it but we could used a influx of lefty arms that can be in the bullpen
ReplyDeleteSo in later rounds hopefully we can find some potential arms
I remember the leatherstick (I know I a. Butchering the spelling) but he was expected to be a big arm but did nothing