(previous rank - research through 1-14-22)
1. Dylan Lesko (1)
6-3 170 Buford HS (GA)
93-96, T99 FB (1900-2300 rpm), + 78-81 change (2700-3000 rpm), slider, curve
Change is one of the best seen in years.
Card is full of pluses, from his athleticism to mechanical operation.
Projected SP1 - Vandy Boy commit
2. Blade Tidwell (4)
Tennessee
2021 Tennessee stat line -
18-starts, 10-3, 3.74, 97.2-IP, 90-K
Draft-eligible sophomore.
Many believe is the best college arm in the country.
93-95 fastball, tops off T 99.
Sharp low-80s slider.
Low-80s change-up with fade.
3. Peyton Payette (2)
6-1 175 Arkansas
2021 stat line -
15-G, 11-st, 1-2, 4.02, 56-IP, 67-K
93-95, T99 FB.
Hi-80s change.
++ 80 curveball averages north of 3000 RPM… an elite spin rate.
Elite arm.
An elite arm speed & sharp breaking ball.
Injured part of last season.
Projected SP2
4. Brock Porter (3)
6-4 220 Orchard Lake St. Mary’s (Mich.) HS
52-G, 52.2-IP, 81-K, 0.91 WHIP
99-FB.
++ 76-78 change with 1400 rpm spin rate.
77-79 curve.
Cold weather pitcher - Projected SP1
High ¾ slot.
Athletic and projectable with huge arm speed.
Clemson commit
5. Landon Sims (5)
6-1 205 Mississippi State
2021 stat line -
25-app, 5-0, 1.44, 56.1-IP, 100-K
An incredible 4-Ks per game as a reliever.
Had 100 total strikeouts-- roughly four per game-- while allowing only nine runs scored on 29 total hits.
No more dominant reliever in college.
94-95, T98 FB, 80-89 slider
Projected starter/closer
6. Andrew Dutkanych (7)
6-3 200 Brebeuf Jesuit Prep
42 2/3 innings pitched, 63 strikeouts, 1.17 WHIP
Top Indiana prep arm in years.
93-96 fastball that never drops below 90.
Fastball has excellent backspin and life up.
Mid-to-upper 80s hard slider with late tilt.
Upper 70s curveball.
Low 80s change-up that has occasional late fading action.
Draft him early, or over-slot, or he’s off to Vandy.
7. Kumar Rocker (8)
RHP 6-5 245 ???
2021 Vanderbilt stats -
20-staters, 14-4, 2.73, 122-IP, 179-K, 39-BB
Mets drafted with 10th pick in 2021
92-95 FB, T-98
Graded as high as ++ by evaluators in the past.
Health going forward is a major question.
Has begun a throwing program.
Heading to Indy ball.
8. Ian (JR) Richie (6)
6-2 185 Bainbridge HS (WA)
92-95, T97 FB, mis-80s slider, hi-70s curve
Slider showing flashes of a plus pitch with sharp bite.
True three-pitch mix.
Slider with late, sharp bite.
Solid combination of polish and upside to the mound.
Projected SP1 - UCLA commit
9. Walker Ford (9)
6-3 195 McAdory (AL.) HS
Reclassified from 2023 draft.
Soaring up the charts.
90-95-FB, T-97 (2,400-2,600 RPM range).
Big 12-6 curve.
81-82 slider.
3/4 arm slot, plunging movement.
10. Gabriel Hughes (new)
6-4 220 Gonzaga
2021 Gonzaga stat line -
10-ST, 3.23, 61.1-IP, 57-K, 30-BB
Broke hand in 2021 preventing pitching for half a season.
Very impressive when he did pitch.
97 fastball, sharp high-80s slider.
Scouts consider him a 1st round talent.
Needs to cut down walks.
11. Jacob Miller (new)
6-2 180 Liberty Union
Key Stats: 48.2-IP, 69-K, 1.71 WHIP
One of the best curve in the draft, @ 81-82 w/ 2500+ rpm spin.
Fastball up to 95.
Slider up to 85.
Really quick arm with tons of projection ahead.
12. Adam Maier (new)
6-0 195 Univ. British Columbia
2020 UBC stat line -
5-G, 2-ST, 3-0, 2.84, 19-IP, 22-K, 4-BB
COVID shut down UBC in 2021.
Transferred to Oregon for 2022.
Impressed this summer at the Cape.
Fastball now hits 96.
Should start there.
High-spin slider exceeding 3000 RPM.
Deceiving change-up.
13. Jackson Cox (new)
6-1 185 Toutle Lake High School (Toutle, WA)
Key Stats:
26-IP, 30-K, 1.42 WHIP (!)
Excellent mechanics.
Fastball generally 90-93. T-95.
79-81 slider is an elite pitch with 3000+ RPM,
Bread and butter is a hi-70s breaking ball.
Projection arm.
Needs to work on the WHIP.
14. Henry Williams (12)
6-5 195 Duke
2021 Duke stat line -
8-G, 6-starts, 3-3, 3.65, 1.27, 37-IP, 45-K
Missed 2 months last year with injury.
FB 90-93 MPH w/late run - 2,500 RPM spin rate.
81-85 slider with tight spin.
Good command of both pitches.
CU - high 2,300 RPM spin rates. 85-87 w/sink.
Plenty more projection.
Friday starter this coming season for the Blue Devils.
UPDATE - Out for the 2022 season for TJS.
15. Jaden Noot (new)
6-4 235 Sierra Canyon HS (CA)
Been up to 95.
The ball just explodes out of his hand.
Mid-70s curveball that he can throw for strikes.
Star of early Jupiter games: 1-ST, 8-K, 4-IP.
Could end up at third base or in the outfield.
Lots to fall in love here, beyond the name.
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