On 12-5-24, MLB.com posted their top 100 prospects in the upcoming draft. Beginning 2-2-25, we will post it in backward order, ending with the pick for 1.1
https://www.mlb.com/prospects/2025/draft/
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#57 Daniel Pierce SS,
Mill Creek (GA)
18/years old 6'
1" 180
COMMITTED - Georgia
Scouting grades: Hit: 55 | Power: 45 | Run: 60 | Arm: 55 |
Field: 55 | Overall: 50
Mill Creek HS (Hoschton, Ga.) has promoted Paul Pierce from
assistant to head coach, and his son will be his best player in his first
season. Daniel fits the classic coach's son profile as a scrappy grinder who
provides constant energy and gets the most out of his tools. He's not short on
physical ability, either, and could fit in the first two rounds.
Pierce has a mature approach at the plate and focuses on
making contact to all fields with his quick right-handed stroke. He has a
history of producing against quality pitching in high school and on the
showcase circuit, controlling the strike zone and not trying to swing for the
fences. He has average raw power and should develop into a 12-15 homer threat
as he continues to add muscle.
Pierce has plus speed and the instincts to make the most of
his quickness on the bases and in the field. The Georgia recruit has nice
actions at shortstop, range to both sides and solid arm strength. Scouts love
his makeup and note that he keeps getting stronger, faster and rising up Draft
boards.
1-27-25 - Just Baseball –
2025 MLB Draft - Top 80 High School Prospects
https://www.justbaseball.com/college/mlb-draft-top-high-school-prep-prospects/
35. Daniel Pierce – SS
HT/WT: 6’1/180 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Mill Creek (GA) |
Commitment: Georgia | Age: 18.11
Pierce is a wiry infield prospect who has been renowned for
his defensive prowess over the years, but his bat is beginning to turn a
corner. It’s a loud setup and load at the dish, featuring a ton of moving
parts, but there’s a ton of twitch in his profile and his hips fire explosively
at foot strike.
For now, he’s a hit-over-power bat with little swing-and-miss to his game. Pierce possesses barrel manipulation skills and his ability to separate and generate bat speed has allowed the power to trend upwards over the past calendar year.
He’s a legitimate speed threat, too, as he’s posted
consistent plus run times and popped some double-plus times, as well. The
bounce translates to the dirt, where he’s a quality defender with impressive
range, instincts, and loud arm strength across the diamond.
He’s a reliable glove that makes the tough plays look easy,
plus he’s flashed highlight reel plays at the “six” this summer. If he outgrows
his body, he’s a candidate to move to second or third base. The Georgia native
plans to stay in-state and travel to Athens for college.
https://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=693251
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2024 National Showcase
Daniel Pierce is a 2025 SS/RHP with a 6-1 180 lb. frame from
Hoschton, GA who attends Mill Creek HS. Recorded a 6.49 second 60-yard dash
time. Medium frame with wiry strength and excellent athleticism, speed. Primary
shortstop with good glove to hand quickness and changes slot with accuracy and
confidence. Good fundamentals with a solid arm up to 90 mph across the diamond.
Right-handed hitter with a wider base and an inward toe tap into the stride.
Really separates and has some length through the point of contact. Very good
bat speed with a loose, under control stroke that is going to play for
significant power as he gets stronger. All over the barrel in game with
multiple extra base hits including an inside the park home run. Tremendous
student. Verbal commitment to Georgia.
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