1. Brooks Lee
6-1 180 Cal Poly
2021 Cal Poly stat line -
55-G, 222-AB, 34-K, team leading .342-BA, 10- HR, 57-RBI
2021 Cape -
.405/.432/.667. 6-HR. 13-RBI
Known as an “extra base machine”.
Switch hitter.
Surest hands at the position in this year’s class.
Look for transition to third.
High marks for his instincts & leadership on field.
Projected Top 5 pick in draft.
His range at short is a question at SS and could move him to third at next level.
Injuries during high school include knee/hamstring injury that required surgery.
2. Carter Young
6-1 177 Vanderbilt
2021 Vandy Boy stat line -
61-G, 238-AB, .252, 16-HR, 52-RBI, .559-slug%
2020 -
.328/.373/.377
Huge power increase but 29.3 K/9%
One of the most impressive defensive shortstops in the class.
Mid-season shoulder injury zapped production.
Slick-fielding shortstop with speed, athleticism and above-average arm strength.
5-tool potential
3. Cole Young
6-0 180 North Allegheny HS
HS -
88 games, .443-8-76 with a 1.273 OPS
2021 Jupiter -
3-for-11 (.273)
One of the best hitters in the prep class.
A low chase rate, a low whiff rate.
Good speed in the field and on the base paths.
Projects to stick at SS and hit for average & pop.
4. Zach Neto
6-foot 195 Campbell
2021 Campbell stat line -
44-G, 173-AB, .405/.488/.746/12-HR, 58-RBI, only 30-K
2021 Cape -
.304, 3-HR, 10-RBI, 46-AB.
Offense-first game.
Exudes confidence and athleticism at the plate.
Unorthodox, rhythmic swing that relies on timing.
Ranked 3rd in country last year for .497-xwOBA.
Soft hands and body control. Limited arm.
5. Nazier Mule
6-3 205 Passaic County Tech (NJ)
School -
70 games, .364-2-55 with a 1.004 OPS
One of the most electric athletes in the 2022 draft.
Legitimate two-way talent.
By fall, looks positioned to go pitching after hitting 100. Sits 99.
Short arm action and a ¾ to low ¾ slot.
Right now ranked as 10th RHP also.
6. Jackson Holliday (new)
6-1 180 Stillwater
53 games, .348-2-26 with a 1.033 OPS
One of the more impressive bat-to-ball skills in the high school class.
Projected to increase power.
Dominated at 2020 WWBA Florida Qualifier.
Middle-of-the-lineup potential.
Defensively, has impressive arm strength.
Glides all over the dirt with natural instincts.
Projected to remain as middle infielder.
Oklahoma State commit.
7. Mikey Romero (new)
6-1 180 Orange Lutheran
Strengths in barrel-manipulation at the plate.
Hit tool is very real.
Projects as a middle infielder as a pro.
Above average range and instincts at shortstop.
Lack of arm strength could push him off short.
@prepbaseball:
rose 15 spots to 28th overall.
3 comments:
Mr Mule is my choice. He can pitch until time comes for Lindor to be replaced at SS in 10 years.
Has a chance to be around when we pick in the 2nd round.
Fyi an OFer named Michael Eppler was drafted in 66' in the 13th round and wonder if there's any connection. I know it's a stretch but I'm bored and needed something to post. Yes Tom that 10 year deal and I wonder if you think like me about whether I'll still be around or even care by then. I hope so especially after winning our 5th WS in those 10 years....hey I can still dream can't I.
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