His fastball was up to 96 mph this summer and he showed off a good low-80s slider and solid feel for a changeup. His fastball sits 94-96 but has been up to 98 in shorter outings over the summer. By winter, he was getting 17-21 inches of IVB on the fastball consistently. His fastball has modest velocity (91-92 mph), but he gets swings and misses with it when he elevates, and more importantly, he spins a 3,200-3,300 RPM curveball that is one of the highest spin rates teams have seen among prep pitchers. Max Clark, OF, Franklin (Ind.) At 6-foot-4, 230 pounds, the product of Martinsburg, West Virginia can really bang at the plate. 25. December 28, 2022 Hes teammates with Dylan Lesko, giving Buford one of the best 1-2 punches in the country. The one thing holding him back is some question about the hit tool, with some big movement and actions in the box that worry some scouts. Confidently projecting and drafting the best high school pitcher in the draft, when you can just draft a college pitcher or any position player, seems to be . He is already a reliable performer with a low-90s fastball and developing slider and changeup. Jones has substantial raw power too, comfortably plus, maybe more. Dillon Head, OF, Homewood-Flossmoor Community HS (IL) The Midwest prep class is shaping up to be impressive, and Head is just another of those big names from the area. Dylan Lesko, RHP, Buford HS (Ga.)College commitment: Vanderbilt, Lesko entered the summer as the perceived top prep arm in this class and he confirmed it at various stops. Still, hes projectable at 6-foot-4, with a fastball easily in the mid 90s and a good breaking ball. Parada hasn't thrown out very many baserunners in his day, but the arm strength is there. He has a quality slider sitting 78-80 with some good 2 plane action with a bump in the middle of it rather than big movement. He has a quick bat and his hips fire in sync with the hands allowing him to drive the ball better than most prep bats, although the wide base does leave some question as to how much that power can improve. Add to that the fact he sits 90-93 and runs a fastball up to 95 on a pitch that has some rise to it making it even harder to square up. Dylan Crews, OF, LSU 2. 44. He's been up to 97, sitting 94-96 at showcases. The ball really jumps off the bat thanks to his quick bat with a short swing to the zone. Our teams Live Looks. There is plenty of swing and miss in the bat which does raise some concerns, but less in todays game than a generation ago. Porter is a cold-weather arm that brings plenty of heat to the table. Either way, Hughes has scouts in the Pacific Northwest drooling. At the plate, he is a polished hitter with a plus hit tool and a line drive swing that sees the ball really jump. Jayson Jones, 3B, Braswell HS, Little Elm, TexasJones has some of the best bat speed and power in the high school class. If Hachman can show better command and feel for the offspeed in the Spring, he will rocket up boards, if he continues to struggle with consistency, he is a risky pick but sky is the limit given that fastball. But hes a big catcher with big power. Its a reasonably strong and deep class starting day two. Behind the plate, its an average arm with better athleticism than youll find in most guys his size. Braden Holcomb, 3B, Foundation Academy (FL) The most common physical comp you are going to see is Brady House, and it makes sense, but the game isnt at that level. Termarr Johnson, 2B/SS, Mays HS, Atlanta There's never been a. He has an accurate arm to go with above-average arm strength so he could find himself a home in right. Today, I pushed 2023 and 2024 to The Board, with the small 2024 group consisting almost entirely of our highly-ranked, unsigned 2021 high schoolers. 23. He is one of the younger players in the class despite having a very mature and strong body. Sykora fits the bill as your prototypical big Texan righty. For the next several days and nights, the Giants and every other NFL team will experience up-close-and-personal looks at all the top prospects in this draft. Quality crops of high school and college position players and a stunning number of sidelined pitching prospects could lead to a first round of the Draft that's much more one-sided than usual. Dylan Cupp, SS, Cedartown HS (GA) A smart ballplayer, instincts and fluid actions make him one of the better up the middle gloves in this prep class, although the arm is fringy so there may be a future move to second. The ball leaves the bat on a line the majority of the time and, while there may be average home run power in the profile, the extra base hit potential is well above average. Elijah Green, OF, IMG Academy (Fla.)College commitment: Miami. If the command ticks up in 2022 and he learns to shape and spot his fastball at the top of the zone, watch out. Primarily 93-95, Ferris has been up to 97 with a fastball that showcases huge riding life. Fastball will get up to 96 with serious deception and life. 15. 1 overall choice, which belongs to the Orioles for the first time since they grabbed Rutschman in 2019. December 3, 2021. He comes out of a consistent 3/4 slot but does have a bit of a hitchy delivery, and everything does tick down a half grade or so out of the stretch, but that isnt uncommon among prep arms. 1. It's possible that the first 10 picks -- or more -- could be spent on hitters, something that never has happened since the Draft began in 1965. 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Yet another toolsy high school outfielder, one who also has the chance to have five above-average or plus tools when all is said and done. 33. 18. Riley Stanford, RHP/OF, Buford (Ga.) HSStanford is a two-way standout who has big power in his arm (he can regularly touch 96-97 mph) and big power in his bat. 10. Just 6-foot-1, 180 pounds, Barriera is still getting more and more physical as he matures into more strength. He won the prestigious 2018 Under Armour All-America . He's followed by IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.) outfielder Elijah Green, who has the highest ceiling in this Draft; Mays HS (Atlanta) second baseman Termarr Johnson, the best pure prep hitter in recent memory; and Stillwater (Okla.) HS shortstop Jackson Holliday, who has solid to plus tools across the board. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 2022 Prizm Draft Picks Baseball Base Silver #PDP4 Termarr Johnson - High School at the best online prices at eBay! 47. High praise, indeed. First round arm talent. In fact, he'll be just 17 years old and 7 months on draft day. 7. That didnt last long as he came out of the gates hot as hell in February and March. As a pitcher, hes already touching 98-99 mph, and his slider pairs extremely well with that massive fastball. 23. As always, our board is built on three pillars. Three-quarters delivery with explosive arm speed. At the plate is where he stands out though, as he has a strong wide base hips that clear well and really good balance allowing him to make plenty of contact and the loft in his swing it suited well to drive the ball out of the ballpark. Braylon Bishop | Arkansas (Texarkana) One of the state's top all-around athletes, Bishop batted .431 with 13 RBI as a sophomore. Addison Barger and Damiano Palmegiani Blue Jays 3B of the Future? Weve got every corner of the country covered. 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