(last ranking - research through 12-23-21)
1. Brooks Lee (1)
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.
Big West Co-Player of The Year.
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 (2)
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 (3)
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.
Elite pure-hitter with great speed & defensive ability.
94 mph max exit velo (94th percentile)
6.49 second 60-yard dash (97th percentile)
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 (4)
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 (5)
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 (6)
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 (7)
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.
Plays premium level defense.
Above average range and instincts at shortstop.
Lack of arm strength could push him off short.
@prepbaseball:
rose 15 spots to 28th overall .
8. Ryan Ritter (new)
6-2 190 Kentucky
2021 Kentucky stat line -
52-G, 178-AB, .275, 3-HR (late slump)
2021 Cape -
.330/.431/.429
Originally a JUCO transfer from John A. Logan.
Huge.
Glove-first shortstop who's among the slickest and most fluid defender in the 2022
Much more projected power on the horizon.
Could easily rise in rank if bat improves in 2022.
9. 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.
More power projected.
Impressive arm strength. Plus runner.
Glides all over the dirt with natural instincts.
Projected to remain a middle infielder.
10. Gavin Guidry (new)
6-2 180 Alfred M. Barbe
Legit two-way tools and true plus runner.
Good feel for hit with some natural loft.
Played third at the Cape this past summer.
PG Nationals: 6.36 60 and 1.47 10-yard split.
Quality bat speed.
LSU commit.
2 comments:
Cole or the Mule for me.
No more Gavins drafted for SS.
Tom
sorry for late response... ya know...Christmas
I would draft Mule as a closer but he won't be around when round 2 comes around.
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