The decision between Caminiti and Smith marks the point of agreement in this draft class. Tibbs is a strong hitter with good power and approach, but his potential is limited due to his suitability for corner outfield. Smith boasts impressive raw power and surprisingly quick speed for his size, and could potentially play third base in the long term. In order to improve his performance this spring, he has modified his swing, but there are concerns that it may be too toned down and could lead to difficulties against higher level pitching. It will be important for teams to work with him to strike the right balance between his current swing and his swing from last year, which caused problems with strikeouts.
The third baseman for the Cincinnati Reds is Charlie Condon who hails from Georgia.
The significant progress is attributed to a large group of promising college players in the first round positions and a strong group of high school pitchers with the potential to earn seven figures.
The top choices for this position are reported to be Bazzana and Jac Caglianone, rather than Charlie Condon, but the decision will ultimately depend on the team’s preference and not on early price comparisons. Prices will not be determined until later on. It is expected that each player will receive a signing bonus that is lower than the slot value of .57 million for this pick, even if they surpass the record-breaking bonus of .2 million received by Paul Skenes last year. Bazzana may not be selected until later picks, so there may be additional cost savings for the team.
The Cleveland baseball team has added Travis Bazzana, a second baseman from Oregon State, to their roster as a guardian.
Montgomery, a player who can hit from both sides of the plate, possesses exceptional strength and has made significant improvements in his strategy and swing. However, he is only suited for a position in the corner outfield. Looking at the top 100 rankings, it is evident that Montgomery, Smith, and Caglianone are all closely ranked and considered the top three prospects in this group.
First, let’s examine how the beginning of the initial round might unfold in July, followed by my list of the top 150+ players.
Konnor Griffin, a 18.2-year-old SS/RHP from Jackson Prep in Mississippi, has committed to LSU. He is ranked 73rd overall.
Predicting the initial 13 selections: A brief simulation draft.
44. Player: Jacob Cozart Grade: 21.4 Position: Center School: North Carolina State
45. Jonathan Santucci (21.5), LHP, Duke
Griffin Burkholder, a center forward from Freedom High School in Virginia, has committed to West Virginia with a score of 18.8.
47. Tyson Lewis, a senior shortstop from Millard West High School in Nebraska, has committed to play at the University of Arkansas.
Boston Bateman, a left-handed pitcher from Camarillo High School in California, has committed to LSU. He has a reported average of 18.8 strikeouts per game.
Griff O’Ferrall, a shortstop from Virginia, has an average of 21.4.
50. Caleb Bonemer (18.8), SS, Okemos (Mich.) HS, Virginia commit
Carson DeMartini is a 21.4-year-old player serving as third base for Virginia Tech.
Kavares Tears has a 21.8 average, playing as a CF for Tennessee.
53. Ryan Johnson (21.9), RHP, Dallas Baptist
Ethan Schiefelbein, left-handed pitcher from Corona High School in California, committed to attend UCLA with an average of 18.2.
Los Angeles Angels selected Levi Sterling in the 17th round of the 2021 MLB Draft.
Levi Sterling, a right-handed pitcher from Notre Dame High School in California, was drafted by the Los Angeles Angels in the 17th round of the 2021 MLB Draft after committing to the University of Texas.
56. Ryan Prager (21.7), LHP, Texas A&M
David Shields is a 17.8-year-old left-handed pitcher from Mt. Lebanon High School in Pennsylvania. He has committed to playing for the University of Miami.
Blake Larson, a left-handed pitcher from IMG Academy High School in Florida, has committed to playing for Texas Christian University.
Colby Shelton is a 2B for Florida with a batting average of 21.6.
Dante Nori is a center fielder from Northville High School in Michigan. He has committed to Mississippi State and has a ranking of 19.8.
Gage Miller, third baseman for Alabama, has a batting average of 21.3.
Carter Holton (21.9 years old), a left-handed pitcher from Vanderbilt University.
Gage Jump, a left-handed pitcher from Louisiana State University, has a score of 21.2 on the gage.
Jared Thomas is a 21-year-old center fielder from Texas.
Mason Russell (18.2), a left-handed pitcher from Casteel High School in Arizona, has committed to play for the University of Arizona.
University
Mike Sirota, a CF from Northeastern University, achieved a 21.0 score.
Aiden May (21.1) is a Right-Handed Pitcher from Oregon State.
68. Kevin Bazzell (21.2), C, Texas Tech
Johnny King is a 17.9-year-old left-handed pitcher from Naples High School in Florida who has committed to attend the University of Miami.
Bryce Meccage (18.2 years old) is a right-handed pitcher from Pennington High School in New Jersey who has committed to play at Virginia.
Blake Burke (21.0 years old), first baseman, from Tennessee.
72. Gage Ziehl (21.1), RHP, Miami
Tyler Bell, a senior at Lincoln-Way East High School in Illinois, has committed to play for the University of Kentucky. He is a shortstop and has an average of 19.0 from his performances.
74. Left-handed pitcher Dasan Hill, 18.5, attends Grapevine High School in Texas and has committed to Dallas Baptist University.
Zack Stewart (20.9), a right fielder from Missouri State, achieved a score of 75.
Player 76, Jalin Flores, with a batting average of 20.9, plays shortstop for Texas.
Tytus Cissell, aged 18, is a shortstop player from Howell High School in Missouri. He has committed to playing for the University of Missouri.
Chase Harlan, a 3rd baseman from Central Bucks East High School in Pennsylvania, has committed to attend Clemson University with a score of 17.9.
Number 79 is Josh Kuroda-Grauner, who plays shortstop for Rutgers and has an average of 21.4.
Sawyer Farr, a committed Texas A&M recruit, is a shortstop from Boswell High School in Texas (19.0).
Michael Massey is a right-handed pitcher from Wake Forest with a throwing speed of 21.2
The player Chase Mobley, with an average of 18.0 assists per game, is a right-handed pitcher from Durant High School in Florida. He has committed to playing for Florida State University.
“Luke Dickerson, a shortstop from Morris Knolls High School (New Jersey), has committed to play for the University of Virginia. He is currently ranked 18.8 overall.”
Will Taylor, a 21.5-year-old Center Fielder from Clemson, is number 84.
“Kyle DeBarge (21.0) is a shortstop from Louisiana.”
Ethan Anderson (20.8) plays center for the University of Virginia basketball team.
Jason Flores (18.4) is a right-handed pitcher from Naaman Forest High School in Texas, who has committed to the University of Texas.
88. Payton Tolle (21.7), LHP, TCU
89. Ryan Forcucci (21.6), RHP, UC San Diego
90. Thatcher Hurd (21.6), RHP, LSU
91. Josh Hartle (21.3), LHP, Wake Forest
92. Owen Hall, a right-handed pitcher from Edmond North High School in Oklahoma, has committed to Vanderbilt. His ranking is 18.6.
Manny Marin, a shortstop from Elite Squad Academy (Fla.) High School, with a 19.2 ranking, has committed to Tennessee.
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Duncan Marsten, a right-handed pitcher from Harvard Westlake High School in California, has committed to play for Wake Forest. He currently has a 19.0 score.
Dylan Jordan (18.7) is a right-handed pitcher from Viera (Fla.) High School who has committed to Florida State University.
State
Connor Foley is a 21-year-old right-handed pitcher from Indiana State.
Noah Franco, age 18, plays right field and pitches left-handed for IMG Academy in Florida. He has committed to playing for TCU.
College
Daniel Eagen (21.7) is a right-handed pitcher from Presbyterian College.
Eli Lovich (18.9) is a RF from Blue Valley West (Kan.) High School who has committed to Arkansas.
100. Terrence Kiel II (18.8), CF, Pace Academy (Ga.) HS, Texas A&M commit
101. Coen Niclai, a high school student at Service HS in Alaska, is committed to attending Oregon University after scoring an 18.5 in his C service class.
102. James Nunnallee from Lightridge High School in Virginia has committed to play baseball for Virginia.
103. Dylan Dreling (21.2), LF, Tennessee
104. Harrison Didawick (21.0), LF, Virginia
105. Cole Gibler (18.7 years old), a left-handed pitcher from Blue Springs High School in Missouri, has committed to the University of Arkansas.
106. Tyson Neighbors (21.8), RHP, Kansas State
Player number 107, Cole Messina with an average of 21.1 points per game, position C, from South Carolina.
Cole Mathis, a 1B for the College of Charleston, has a score of 21.0.
J.D. Dix (18.7), a high school shortstop from Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin, has committed to play at Wake Forest University.
Barberi (17.8) from Brookwood High School in Georgia is committed to play for Florida.
“In the above data, Ryan Campos has an average of 21.8 points per game as a center for Arizona State.”
112. Austin Overn (21.1), CF, USC
113. Devin Fitz-Gerald (18.9), 3B, Stoneman Douglas (Fla.) HS, North Carolina State commit
Derek Bender, number 114, plays the position of C for Coastal Carolina and has an average of 21.6.
115. Derek Curiel (19.1), CF, Orange Lutheran (Calif.) HS), LSU commit
116. Dax Whitney (18.4), RHP, Blackfoot (Idaho) HS, Oregon State commit
117. TCU’s SS, Anthony Silva (21.0)
Brayton Thomas (19.0), a left-handed pitcher, hails from Bishop Dwenger High School in Indiana and is committed to play for Indiana University.
Peyton Stovall, who plays second base at Arkansas, has a 21.4 rating.
Garrett Shull, a 19-year-old, is a right fielder from Enid High School in Oklahoma. He has committed to Oklahoma State.
121. Cameron Sullivan, a right-handed pitcher from Mount Vernon High School in Indiana, has committed to Notre Dame.
Anderson French (18.5) from Red Land High School in Pennsylvania committed to Duke for the position of C.
122. Duke commit, Anderson French (18.5), plays C for Red Land High School in Pennsylvania.
123. Brady Tygart (21.4), RHP, Arkansas
In 19.2 innings, Hunter Carns, a pitcher from First Coast High School in Florida, has committed to playing at Florida State.
125. Jacob Walsh (21.3), 1B, Oregon
Chris Cortez, a pitcher from Texas A&M, has an ERA of 21.8.
Khal Stephen (21.6), RHP, from Mississippi State, earned 127 points.
Griffin’s swinging motion is slightly longer than desired, and visually it appears that this should be rectified. However, Rainer’s swing is aesthetically pleasing, although his performance during the summer months did not match Griffin’s. Both players have been successful this spring, with Rainer in particular facing tough opponents. It’s understandable why these two high school players are considered to be evenly matched.
The top-ranked prospect on my February list, Wetherholt has been dealing with injuries throughout the season but has since returned to playing. He shows proficiency in various aspects of the game, but may not have what it takes to be a long-term shortstop in professional baseball.Burns is regularly up to 100 mph and has a 70-grade slider, helping him post absurd numbers for the Demon Deacons. I lean slightly to Smith over him as the top pitching prospect in this class and I think the industry slightly does as well, but it’s a near coinflip.
This is a ranking that mainly reflects the overall consensus of the industry at this time, with a small amount of my personal opinion added. I ended it at 154 as that is where the names began to appear indistinguishable to me.
King’s stock has been steadily increasing and he is now widely considered to be the top position player prospect outside of the top 10 ranks. He possesses exceptional speed and has the potential to play as a shortstop. Despite needing some adjustments to his swing, he has shown impressive results at the plate.
At the start of the current season, the 2024 MLB draft group was considered to be weaker, especially after the incredibly talented 2023 class. However, as the spring has progressed, the 2024 class has shown improvement and the top 10 players would now easily make it onto a list of the top 100 MLB prospects. This number was only four at the beginning of the season.
Yesavage is widely considered the 11th best player, although he is usually viewed as slightly below the top 10 elite prospects. In my opinion, he doesn’t have a particularly standout pitch, but he excels in almost all areas and has the potential to be a solid starting player. Throughout the spring, he has consistently performed well. He has a strong chance of being a fourth starter in a short amount of time and could even become a third starter with the coveted ability to be sent down to the minor leagues within a year.
4. Hagen Smith (20.9), LHP, Arkansas (42nd)
The spring is very loud, and there is also a lovely swing.
3. Braden Montgomery (21.2), RF, Texas A&M (41st)10. J.J. Wetherholt (21.8), SS, West Virginia (89th)
Conrad Cason, a 17.9 year-old right-handed pitcher from Atlanta Christian High School in Georgia, has committed to playing for Mississippi State.
129. Charlie Bates (18.8), SS, Palo Alto (Calif.) HS), Stanford commit
Braylon Payne, a CF from Elkins HS in Texas, has committed to Houston with an average of 18.1.
Tegan Kuhns, a right-handed pitcher from Gettysburg Area High School in Pennsylvania, has committed to play baseball at the University of Tennessee. He has an earned run average of 19.2.
Trey Snyder is a senior shortstop from Liberty North High School in Missouri. He is committed to playing baseball at the University of Tennessee.
133. William Kirk, a left-handed pitcher from Ramsey High School in New Jersey who has committed to attending the University of Virginia, has an 18.8 rating.
Emilien Pitre (21.7) from Kentucky is a 2B player.
During his time at Freeman High School in Virginia, Lee Sowers committed to play for the North Carolina team. With a rating of 18.9, he plays as a Shortstop (SS).
136. Pitcher Matt Ager (21.0) from UC Santa Barbara.
Adam Haight (18.1) is a shortstop from Cedar Park Christian High School in Washington. He has committed to playing baseball at Oregon State.
138. Payton Green (21.3), SS, Georgia Tech
139. Griffin Herring (21.1), LHP, LSU
140. Dmarion Terrell (18.4), RF, Thompson (Ala.) HS, Uncommitted
“Chris Levonas, a right-handed pitcher from Christian Brothers (N.J.) High School, has committed to attending Wake Forest University.”
Player 142, Zander Darby, is a 21.7-year-old third baseman from UC Santa Barbara.
Cade Arrambide, a catcher for Tomball High School in Texas, has committed to playing at Louisiana State University. His batting average is 18.8.
144. Parker Smith (21.3), RHP, Rice
145. Drew Rerick (18.2), RHP, Fargo Davies (N.D.) HS, Texas A&M commit
Josh Whritenour, a right-handed pitcher (18.6) from A3 Academy High School in Florida, has committed to playing for the University of Florida.
147. Jay Abernathy (18.9), SS, North Cobb (Ga.) HS, Tennessee commit
Mason Brassfield, an 18.9 year old left-handed pitcher from Bakersfield Christian High School in California, has committed to TCU.
Eddie Rynders (18.8), a shortstop from Wisconsin Lutheran High School, committed to Kent State.
150. Rafe Schlesinger (21.5), LHP, Miami
Cade Obermueller (20.9), left-handed pitcher from Iowa.
Cade Townsend, a right-handed pitcher from Santa Margarita Catholic High School in California, has committed to playing for Ole Miss.
The player with the number 153, Dane Moehler, is a right-handed pitcher from Walton High School in Georgia. He has committed to play baseball at Clemson University.
154. Brendan Lawson (18.6), SS, P23 Academy (S.C.) HS, Florida commit
The fourth college pitcher is a competitive field. Brecht has had an inconsistent spring, but has recently improved and may rank in the top 20. I believe that one of the college pitchers in the 40+ FV category could have a strong finish and potentially join the 45 FV group, similar to Cade Horton’s impressive finish (fingers crossed).
The first baseman, Nick Kurtz from Wake Forest University, was chosen by the Oakland Athletics.
The pitcher chosen by the Chicago White Sox is Hagen Smith from Arkansas.
“The Colorado Rockies have added Jac Caglianone from Florida University to their team as a versatile first baseman and left fielder.”Top 100 prospects » | Bold predictions »
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I’ve received recommendations for Caglianone and Chase Burns at this selection, and if this situation were to occur, Colorado would have the option of choosing either one.
50 FV tier
Another notable player here is Waldschmidt. His batted ball quality and patience have caught the attention of data analysts, while scouts who are more critical see him as an average third baseman with limited skills. He shares a similar profile to Chase Headley, a player drafted in the second round from Tennessee in 2005. Wow, time flies.
Kurtz, who played alongside Burns at Wake Forest, possesses similar qualities to Anthony Rizzo with impressive hitting, power, approach, and defensive skills at first base.
I am providing both FV grades/tiers and an MLB top-100 ranking for you to easily determine where these players would rank on your team’s updated top prospect lists.11. Trey Yesavage (20.9), RHP, East Carolina (136th)
Smith underwent Tommy John surgery while in high school and spent part of last season pitching in relief. However, this year, he has made significant progress and has put up impressive numbers (60 innings pitched, 26 hits, 23 walks, 111 strikeouts) thanks to his exceptional fastball/slider combination. He also had a remarkable pitching display that will go down in the record books, striking out 15 batters in the first five innings and ultimately tallying 17 strikeouts over six innings, against the prestigious Oregon State Beavers led by Bazzana.
The player Seaver King, who has an overall rating of 21.0, plays shortstop for Wake Forest and was selected 139th in the draft.
Slade Caldwell (18.1), a center fielder from Valley View High School in Arkansas, has committed to Ole Miss.
33. Kellon Lindsey is a 18.9 year old shortstop from Hardee (Fla.) High School and has committed to Florida.
Carter Johnson (18.4) is a shortstop from Oxford High School in Alabama. He has committed to playing for the University of Alabama.
Luke Holman is a 21.5-year-old right-handed pitcher from LSU.
36. Jurrangelo Cijntje (21.0), RHP/LHP, Mississippi State
Wyatt Sanford is a high school shortstop from Independence, Texas, who has committed to the Texas A&M baseball team. He has a batting average of 18.6.
P.J. Morlando, a right fielder from Summerville High School in South Carolina, has committed to play for the University of South Carolina.
Ben Hess, right-handed pitcher from Alabama with a 21.8 rating.
Christian Moore, age 21.8, is a 2B player from Tennessee.
Ryan Waldschmidt is a 21.8-year-old third baseman from Kentucky.
Bryce Cunningham, a right-handed pitcher from Vanderbilt, is listed at 21.5 years old.
Drew Beam, a right-handed pitcher for Tennessee, has a record of 21.4.
Chase Burns, a right-handed pitcher from Wake Forest, was selected 54th overall in the draft with a 21.4 ranking.
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Despite its depth, the high school pitching class lacks top-of-the-first-round prospects, with only one pitcher having a real chance of being selected in the top 15 picks. Additionally, after the top three, the college pitching group has limited options. In comparison, there were 14 high school position players chosen in the top 32 picks last year, but we may only see three in that range this year.
It is premature to delve into the final levels of potential players, but a player noted at the forefront of the following group to watch is Griffin Burkholde. He has struggled with a hamstring injury throughout the spring, but some scouts view him as a right-handed version of Jonny Farmelo, a standout from last year’s first-round group of high school hitters. Burkholder has the potential to rise quickly with impressive private workouts and/or performances at the draft combine, making him a candidate to be selected among the top 30 picks.
Nick Kurtz is listed as a 1B for Wake Forest, and was drafted 59th overall with a score of 21.1.
Teams may have differing opinions on the best college hitters in this region. Some may rank the top few in this group lower than I have, as individual team preferences greatly influence prospect rankings at this point on the list. It is likely that all of the college batters in this category will be selected within the 40th pick, with most going in the top 30.
45+ FV tier
Moving on to the topic of supernatural talent, we have Caglianone, who possesses exceptional 80-grade raw power and above-average ability to make contact with the bat. However, his defensive skills are limited to first base or the corner outfield, and he struggles with chasing pitches. Despite his improved strikeout rate, there is a concern that he may struggle against more skilled pitching in professional baseball if he does not refine his approach. It should be noted that there are very few individuals on this planet who possess Caglianone’s physical talents, making it difficult to find suitable comparisons. In addition to his prowess as a hitter, Caglianone has also been known to throw up to 100 miles per hour as a weekend starter for the Gators. However, his potential as a hitter is so promising that he is unlikely to see much time on the mound in professional baseball.8. Bryce Rainer (19.0), SS, Harvard Westlake (Calif.), Texas commit (61st)The A’s have been tied to Kurtz a lot for the last month or so, and the buzz is that he’s their choice if his medical checks out (given his ribs and shoulder issues). I think this is Bazzana’s floor if he doesn’t go first.
Lindsey is an impressive hitter this spring, displaying similarities to Trea Turner. He has a football background with limited experience in baseball, but his appearance and speed are reminiscent of a shortstop like Turner. While Lindsey’s swing technique needs improvement, there are no major concerns with it. Scouts are impressed with his character and athleticism, making him a top prospect in the draft. Those who support him note the success of Jackson Merrill, who had a similar background on draft day and is now an outstanding hitter in the major leagues less than three years after being drafted from a Maryland high school. It’s uncertain if Lindsey will have the same success, but it’s worth considering as teams evaluate his potential.
45 FV tier
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Caminiti is considered the top prep pitcher due to his desirable qualities that are sought after by teams. Despite being one of the youngest players in the draft, he has displayed impressive athleticism on the field, making him a highly potential outfield prospect at the professional level. His fastball consistently reaches the upper-90s and he maintains excellent control and speed for his age. The only concern some teams have is his average breaking ball, which falls short of the standard for a high-pick prep pitcher. Although he does not use his changeup often, it is still a reliable pitch in his repertoire. Despite his young age, he has been consistently ranked as the top pitching prospect in this prep class for the past 11 months. And yes, as a side note, he happens to be related to Ken.First-month MLB grades »
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The Australian native Bazzana is quite skilled here, with strong running abilities and impressive power. He also stands out with his exceptional agility, although his physique differs from Condon’s. He boasts a batting average of over .400 and recently broke the record for most home runs in a single season at Oregon State.5. Jac Caglianone (21.4), 1B/LHP, Florida (43rd)
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40+ FV tier
Griffin is a promising pitcher with a projected value of around .5 to million. He shares similarities with both Jack Flaherty and Bubba Chandler in terms of his potential and skills during the draft. Despite minimal experience as a pitcher, Griffin has impressive control over his fastball, which can reach speeds of up to 97 mph. Some teams may even consider having him pitch during his professional career, limiting him to around 30-40 innings per year and only a couple of innings per outing, with a once-per-week schedule. However, others view this as a contingency plan in case his hitting abilities do not pan out.Gillen is the consensus third-best high school position player in the class and the candidates to be the fourth are all stacked up in the tier below. Caminiti, Doughty, Mayfield and Schmidt make up the consensus top group of four prep pitchers, but Midwestern righties Sloan and Oakie are both rising fast and could make it a top tier of six in a few weeks. University
The player’s name is James Tibbs III and he is a right fielder drafted from Florida State University.
14. Cam Caminiti (17.9), LHP, Saguaro (Ariz.) HS, LSU commit
Cameron Smith is a third baseman for Florida State University with a batting average of 21.4.
Billy Amick, third baseman from Tennessee, with a batting average of 21.7.
17. Tommy White (21.4), 3B, LSU
Malcolm Moore, a center from Stanford, has an overall record of 20.9 points.
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19. Brody Brecht, a right-handed pitcher from Iowa, with an ERA of 21.8
Braylon Doughty, a right-handed pitcher from Chaparral High School in California, who has committed to Oklahoma State, has an 18.7 ERA.
Kaelen Culpepper (age 21.5) is a strong safety playing for Kansas State.
The player Theo Gillen (18.9) is a second baseman at Westlake High School (Texas) and has committed to playing for Texas.
23. Kash Mayfield (19.4), a left-handed pitcher from Elk City High School in Oklahoma, committed to Oklahoma State.
At number 24 is Walker Janek who plays the center position for Sam Houston State, with a score of 21.8.
Dakota Jordan (21.1 years old) plays right field for Mississippi State.
26. Vance Honeycutt (21.1), CF, North Carolina
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William Schmidt from Catholic High School in Louisiana is a right-handed pitcher who is committed to play at LSU.
Carson Benge, a 21.5-year-old center fielder from Oklahoma State, with a score of 28.
Caleb Lomavita (21.6), center, plays for Cal.
30. Ryan Sloan (18.4), RHP, York Community (Ill.) HS, Wake Forest commit
Joey Oakie, a right-handed pitcher from Ankeny Centennial High School in Iowa, is committed to playing for Iowa and has an average of 18.1.
“Top player who may have a sudden rise in performance for each of the 30 MLB teams”
Possible rewording: There is speculation that Condon will be selected if he is not chosen first, with Caglianone and Burns also being top contenders.
The current standout among college pitchers in this category is Cijntje, who has the unique ability to switch-pitch. He primarily throws with his left hand, only facing a small number of hitters per game, but he has recently been performing well. When he’s at his peak, he can throw at speeds up to 99 mph as a right-handed pitcher (and reaches speeds of 92-93 mph from the left side), and he also has a strong slider and a better-than-average changeup. Beam was a top draft pick going into the season, had a slow start, but is now starting to improve.
40 FV tier
Rainer is a tall and powerful left-handed shortstop with above average strength. His potential to excel in his current position is similar to that of Corey Seager. However, there are reservations about Rainer due to his age in comparison to his draft class (a common disadvantage for high school players) and his performance at the plate last summer, which was only average. Additionally, he possesses strong pitching skills with a fastball in the mid-90s and a effective breaking ball, but it is unlikely that he will pursue pitching professionally.
35+ FV tier
Some teams have ranked Malcom Moore in the 13-15 range on their draft lists, while others have left him out of their top 25. According to two scouts, Rays outfielder Jose Siri could be a comparable player to Vance Honeycutt. Honeycutt is highly regarded by some teams as a 70-grade defender in center field, but his hitting ability is seen by other teams as a 30-grade. Despite this, Honeycutt could still be a low-end starter in the major leagues if he can maintain some power and patience at the plate. His excellent fielding skills could place him in the top 20 picks for teams that value this type of player. It is understandable that some teams may not consider a college hitter in the first round if their top evaluators only give him a 30-grade hit tool.
