12/12/21

Right Now! The Top 7 LHPs in the 2022 Draft (UPDATED)


 
1.  Nate Savino (previously #2) 

    LHP     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. 

 

2. Hunter Barco (previously #1) 

    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

 

3.  Noah Shultz 

    LHP     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

Max Scherzer type release

Very intimidating on the mound. Fastball spins up to 2500 rpm. Super high ceiling. 

 

4.  Brandon Barriera

    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 

 

5.  Jackson Ferris

    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

 

6.       Bryce Hubbart 

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.

Primarily 3-pitch guy

89-92, T-96 FB, 78-80 SL, 74-75-curve

 

7. Tristan Smith 

    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

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