(previous rank) research through 12-29-21
1. Brandon Barriera (1)
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 (2)
6-5 190 IMG Academy
66 1/3-IP, 90-K, 1.12 WHIP
90-94, T97 FB, low-80s change
High spin breaking ball at 75-77.
The fastball is definitely his signature pitch. Downhill angle late riding life.
Has superior control of all three pitches.
@B_Sakowski_PG - “Ferris is the top lefty on our ‘22 PG Draft Board.”
Ole Miss commit
3. Carson Whisenhurst (3)
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.
Elite change-up.
Will be ECU’s Friday starter.
Many consider him the top college lefty in draft.
4. Reggie Crawford (4)
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 (5)
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 (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 (7)
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 (8)
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 (9)
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 (10)
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.
11. Hayden Mullens (new)
6-1 195 Auburn
2021 Auburn stat line -
7-appearances, 2-0, 2.38, 11.1-IP, 19-K
Low 90s fastball that projects more coming.
Slider, change-up combo improving.
12. Hunter Barco (new)
6-4 208 Florida
2021 stat line -
16-starts, 10-3, 4.01, 83-IP, 94-K
Low-90s, T95 FB, 80-86 slider, splitter and change-up
3/4 arm slot and deceptive delivery
Starting to really fill out his projectable 6’4/220 frame with strength.
13. Cooper Hjerpe (new)
6-2 190 Oregon State
2021 Oregon State stat line -
17-G, 16-ST, 3-6, 4.21, 1.17, 77-IP, 98-K
Four pitch mix, and the ability to throw strikes.
Low-90s FB, a cutter, a slider and a changeup.
Some trouble remaining consistent.
Grading systems:
FaBIO score of 99 (100 is the max)
DIGS grade of 89 (100 is the max).
Barriera, Ferris, and Crawford are my 3 favorites. Crawford could be our next JT Ginn.
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