Right now… the Top 7 Shortstops in the 2022 Draft (UPDATED)

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 10^th 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.