Peyton Pallette (21.1), RHP, Arkansas, Velo: 93-96 t98, Fastball: 55/60, Curveball: 60/65, Changeup: 45/50, Command: 40/50. Wallace seems like he can hit for power or contact but maybe not both, while his defensive chops aren't in question. 101 and 102. . 41m Kiley McDaniel. 55. 48. DRAFT BUZZ ESPN's Kiley McDaniel recently released his list of top-100 prospects for the 2023 MLB Draft, with Florida outfielder Wyatt Langford coming in at No. Carson Whisenhunt (21.7), LHP, East Carolina, Velo: 92-94 t97, Fastball: 50/55, Curveball: 45/55, Changeup: 55/60, Command: 40/50. 3-4 starter or eighth-inning reliever. (Sound of the table being pounded), 16. 19, Sproat - No. Close. 2. Friend helped me with a side angle @espn @jones_druw pic.twitter.com/8huUGVhFUG, 2. Nathan Dettmer (21.1), RHP, Texas A&M 2021 MLB draft rankings: There's a No. Zion Rose (18.0), C, IMG Academy HS (FL), Louisville commit Watch the stars of tomorrow all season long. The scouts I speak with slightly prefer Langford as a prospect now, and I agree with them, but this battle will go back and forth all spring and you could easily take all this information and decide you prefer Crews. Landon Sims (21.5), RHP, Mississippi State, Velo: 92-95 t98, Fastball: 55/60, Slider: 55/65, Changeup: 40/50, Command: 40/50. 1 overall? He's almost certainly a reliever, but the pieces here are among the best in the draft. In the past two springs and summers, he has faced excellent competition but has had worrying swing-and-miss rates. Thorpe is a strong performer who will sometimes get away from his fastball enough that he works at 87-90 mph, but other times he will show 92-94 mph. Dollander is in the conversation for best pitching prospect in recent memory, but the biggest question being asked by MLB teams is how high anyone can take a pitching prospect in the draft, given the recent data point of Jack Leiter and his struggles since being taken No. . The series includes McDaniel's top 100 prospects, rankings of all 30 MLB teams' farm. . But he is a prep corner outfielder, and you have to nail the offensive projection to justify taking him this high. Cross hit in the middle of a strong collegiate national team lineup last summer that also included Brooks Lee, Jacob Berry and Jace Jung. Prospect Rankings. Ritchie is silky smooth projection case who has flashed three plus pitches at various times and he has the physical skills to start -- but his raw stuff is often very average by the third inning and he hasn't yet decided what type of pitcher he's going to be on the mound. Kiley McDaniel: I was at the East Coast Pro showcase this past week, so I'm updating the draft rankings this week, along with some pro adjustments while Eric is at Area Codes and the PG. He has performed well, facing 20-to-21-year-old pitchers. Jack Hurley (21.3), CF, Virginia Tech Hunter Dietz (18.3), LHP, Calvary Christian HS (FL), Arkansas commit 53. 97. Hit: 30/45, Game Power: 30/50, Raw Power: 55/55, Speed: 60/55, Field: 45/50, Throw: 45/45. ESPN MLB Insider; Kiley McDaniel covers MLB prospects, the MLB Draft and more, including trades and free agency. He's still a prep righty and he's a bit green, so you have to hold your breath but this is a special, Jack Flaherty-level package of traits you don't see that often. Draft . 40. 29. He also touched on several prospects like Heston Kjerstad, DL Hall and others. Pitched thru the rain (see last clip), worked fast, under control. Hit: 35/55, Game Power: 30/45, Raw Power: 50/50, Speed: 60/60, Field: 45/50, Throw: 60/60. The fact that he is about to turn 19 and I'm not doing a backflip about any one of his tools is why he isn't ranked higher, but he should still be picked around here and could easily be a solid everyday player. 32. I literally didn't know Wagner's name in March despite living a few hours away from Clemson, while scouts were turning him in as a fifth- or sixth-rounder. But it totally works for him, and he made a ton of contact on the Cape and in the spring. 1 player among my "so who do you like more than everyone else?" Barriera has a unique story in that he basically followed a path more associated with college running backs by opting out of the end of his season to prepare to the draft. 7d Kiley McDaniel. Both of these prospects are infielders with top-10 buzz who play in the Tampa, Florida, area. 3 Tennessee suspends baseball coach Vitello. Colin Houck (18.8), SS, Parkview HS (GA), Mississippi State commit Jackson Holliday (18.6), SS, Stillwater HS (OK), Oklahoma State commit, Hit: 25/55, Game Power: 25/55, Raw Power: 55/60, Speed: 60/55, Field: 45/50, Throw: 55/55. Ranking every MLB system from 1-30, MLB just held its first draft lottery! Zander Mueth (18.0), RHP, Belleville Township HS (IL), Ole Miss commit 2023 MLB draft rankings 1.0: Which SEC slugger is No. 3 Tennessee suspends baseball coach Vitello. 54). Gavin Cross (21.3), RF, Virginia Tech, Hit: 30/55, Game Power: 35/55, Raw Power: 60/60, Speed: 50/50, Field: 45/50, Throw: 50/50. 60. The most famous player in the draft for the second year in a row had shoulder surgery after not signing with the Mets last summer and now is back up to 98 mph while pitching in Indy ball. He's not going to be on the cover of any fashion magazines, but Messick can pitch, is fiery and has gotten better every year. Colton Ledbetter (21.7), RF, Mississippi State Stay on current site or go to US version. LuJames Groover (21.1), 3B, North Carolina State Has worked for four MLB teams. 20. Roman Martin (18.9), SS, Servite HS (CA), UCLA commit McDaniel's Mock Drafts, Top 100 prospects and MLB Draft storylines are available on ESPN.com. He was uneven as a hitter last summer but made strides starting in the fall and continuing this spring. 49. J.R. Ritchie (19.0), RHP, Bainbridge HS (WA), UCLA commit, Velo: 91-94 t96, Fastball: 50/55, Slider: 50/60, Changeup: 50/60, Command: 45/55. If I have to bet on one guy in this whole draft beating expectations (most people think he'll get drafted in the 20s), I'll happily push my chips to the middle for Gilbert. Noble Meyer (18.4), RHP, Jesuit HS (OR), Oregon commit 54). Realignment chatter: How the Pac-12 holds the key to it all. He'll probably be able to stick at shortstop, but that isn't completely unanimous among scouts. Wilson, son of former Pirates shortstop Jack Wilson, has a similar profile to that of Bradfield as a player who is good at everything but with power being the main question. DeLauter was a scout and draft model favorite after a huge coming out party on the Cape last summer. About 18 months ago, Green (son of NFL tight end Eric) was on a trajectory to become the top player in this draft, with raw tools on par with the Justin Upton type slam-dunk prospects who easily go first overall. Harrington is the favorite in this draft of some pitching development types. Kiley McDaniel covers MLB prospects, the MLB Draft and more, including trades and free agency. Kiley McDaniel's 2022 MLB draft rankings 2.0 -- Which former MLB star's son soars up our top 150? 2023 Updated In-Season Projections His power output has been low enough that some clubs that really emphasize it aren't on him much, while others that value the contact/speed/defense skill set are certain that Bradfield will be a solid big leaguer. Hurston Waldrep (21.3), RHP, Florida 2023 MLB draft rankings 1.0: Which SEC slugger is No. Scouts don't love what Melton does with his hands in his swing, but it works for now -- and he rakes. Some might think Crews having a more polished overall hitting approach means he projects as a better offensive threat at the big league level, while some teams will see Langford's contact rates and bigger exit velos as more desirable because loft can be taught more easily than making a lot of contact or hitting the ball hard. Jake Gelof (21.4), 3B, Virginia, 42. Luke Shliger (21.8), C, Maryland The question is how much of his power projection shows up in games and exactly how good of a hitter he'll become, but he'll be electrifying no matter what. I think for that reason he has to be first, but he is not universally atop every scout's board. Termarr Johnson (18.0), 2B, Mays HS (GA), Arizona State commit, Hit: 30/60, Game Power: 30/60, Raw Power: 60/60, Speed: 50/45, Field: 45/50, Throw: 50/50. Eric Bitonti (17.8), SS, Aquinas HS (CA), Oregon commit 78). Chase Dollander (21.6), RHP, Tennessee. I've also included tool grades for all of the players above a 40 FV, which is the cutoff I use for pretty common prospects (i.e., 40 FV or lower), while any player ranked above that has universal trade value and a real chance to be a good big leaguer. Here's who your team is targeting. He came out showing plus stuff at 6-foot-8 with an unusual, low arm slot. 2023 MLB draft rankings 1.0: Which SEC slugger is No. Prep pitching is the weakest of the draft demographics in this year's class, but that is also always the group with the most polarizing takes across teams on draft day, with the latest movement and the players who are most likely to get big bonuses later in the draft. George Lombard Jr. (18.0), SS, Gulliver Prep HS (FL), Vanderbilt commit Yohandy Morales (21.8), 3B, Miami Sources: Love gets buyout; Heat, 76ers in line. For some scouts, Clark is the top prospect in this draft because he's a slam-dunk center fielder with enough offensive potential (plus hit tool and 20-homer upside) and explosiveness to justify waiting a bit longer for a prep player to develop. Pre-injury sat mid-90's, flashed ++ SL that may be coming as he stretches out. Brandon Sproat (22.8), RHP, Florida Since this is my first in-depth look at this year's draft, which will take place July 9-11 in Seattle, here is a quick rundown of what to expect from a group that is strong, with a heavy SEC flavor to it. Close. Parker Messick (21.7), LHP, Florida State, Velo: 89-93 t95, Fastball: 45/50, Curveball: 45/50, Changeup: 55/60, Command: 45/55. I've also included FV grades so you can see where those players would slot in your team's overall prospects rankings (AL and NL). The 2023 World Cup, Kyrie Irving's future and understanding shot quality. Kiley McDaniel @kileymcd Mar 1 Florida prep LHP Brandon Barreira (Vandy commit) is 13th on my latest draft rankings. Ranking HBCU prospects for the NFL draft: 15 names to know, Legacy Bowl players to watch. Velo: 93-96 t97, Fastball: 55/60, Curveball: 50/55, Changeup: 45/55, Command: 40/50. Here are some of the potential No. 49. Gavin Turley (18.7), CF, Hamilton HS (AZ), Oregon State commit, Hit: 20/45, Game Power: 30/55, Raw Power: 60/65, Speed: 60/60, Field: 45/50, Throw: 60/60. Hit: 35/55, Game Power: 30/45, Raw Power: 50/50, Speed: 60/60, Field: 50/55, Throw: 60/60. He's another big boom/bust prospect in this class. 47. His swing decisions are still above average, but I wonder if he can perform comparably in the majors while subject to the rigors of catching and without the plus physical ability you'd prefer to see to make that projection. Taylor is a classic advanced college bat who is well rounded but isn't a shortstop, with some debate over whether he fits better at second or third base. Velo: 92-94 t97, Fastball: 55/60, Slider: 55/65, Changeup: 45/50, Command: 40/50. 27. No, not every team has an ace. 16. Justin Campbell (21.3), RHP, Oklahoma State, Velo: 90-93 t96, Fastball: 45/50, Curveball: 45/55, Changeup: 50/55, Command: 45/55. Mikey Romero (18.5), SS, Orange Lutheran HS (CA), LSU commit, Hit: 25/55, Game Power: 20/45, Raw Power: 45/50, Speed: 50/50, Field: 45/50, Throw: 50/50. 1 overall? Has worked for four MLB teams. 51. Parada was a hit-over-power prospect in high school and as a freshman at Georgia Tech, then came out this spring with at least one grade more raw power and a swing designed to tap into it. Here we are at the final piece of my pre-draft process before the final mock drafts, ranking the top 300 players in this year's class. Had 3 walks, a homer (about 375 feet to CF), and a double. They seem likely to be offered second- or third-round-type money given their body of work, but their stock won't move much until draft day, so I opted to instead include some other players, but you can call Taylor and Wiggins Nos. 18. 1 prospect ahead of Vanderbilt's two aces. Murphy has a ton of markers to project improvement: plus athlete, cold weather kid with limited reps, two-way prospect, naturally data-friendly raw stuff, beautiful delivery, good strike thrower, above-average raw stuff to the eye. Top 100 prospects | Bold predictions 8. I'll bet there's a couple really good players in that group. Scouts who love Snelling think of him as equivalent to a mid-major college pitcher due to his mature frame and excellent strike-throwing ability. Follow on Twitter. The fastest hands in the draft also come with some contact concerns because he also has the noisiest swing in the draft. Barco looked ticketed for picks 25-35 until his velocity slipped and eventually he had Tommy John surgery this spring. 3 overall, followed by Waldrep (No. Sizing up the player of the year winners in all 32 Division I men's conferences. McDaniel began working with MLB clubs in 2005, scouting and working in the front office in various roles. Follow on Twitter. 24. Thomas Harrington (21.0), RHP, Campbell, Velo: 91-94 t96, Fastball: 45/55, Slider: 50/55, Curveball: 45/50, Changeup: 55/60, Command: 45/55. Brock Wilken (21.0), 3B, Wake Forest I think that Lesko will be the pitcher who gets a chance to buck that trend this year and before his Tommy John surgery this spring, it definitely would've been him. Collier was set to be in the 2023 draft class but reclassified and went to the top junior college in the country. Maui Ahuna (21.3), SS, Tennessee Below is video from his first workout for teams, then he was even better at the MLB combine, showing mid-90s heat and a plus-plus slider. The days of not drafting prep players because they're short have been over for awhile, it's time to get on board. Kiley McDaniel covers MLB prospects, the MLB Draft and more, including trades and free agency. He does something with his hands that reminds me of a Samurai, but has hit everywhere and has deceptively good in-game power, in addition to fitting at one or both middle-infield positions. McDaniel's list, ranking the prospects from one to 100, combines his in-depth analysis with advanced metrics and insight from dozens of industry sources.. Young has a long track record of hitting, and a wide base of skills as the sort of player (safe, up-the-middle prep position player) that a lot of teams are looking for. 5d Kiley McDaniel. 54. Walter Ford (17.5), RHP, Pace HS (FL), Alabama commit, Velo: 92-95 t97, Fastball: 50/60, Curveball: 50/60, Changeup: 35/50, Command: 35/50. ESPN MLB Insider Kiley McDaniel joined ESPN in 2020 to focus on prospects, the draft, free agency and more. Kiley McDaniel's 2021 MLB draft rankings 2.0 -- Is Jordan Lawlar or Jack Leiter No. arm bar causing problems w/timing & up/inAfter that, he adjusted and hit well, including a HR off of Hubbart on a FB up/in: https://t.co/I7zrniKXak pic.twitter.com/saOLqAckDq, Hit: 30/50, Game Power: 30/55, Raw Power: 55/60, Speed: 45/45, Field: 40/50, Throw: 50/50. Justin Lee (18.1), RHP, Notre Dame HS (CA), UCLA commit That he is a plus runner, is an above-average defender at short and has a plus arm also help ease that concern. Scouts wonder what Langford could do in center field if given the chance, and his quicker-than-his-pure-speed run times also suggest he could make better-than-average jumps if/when he does. 7. Ryan Lasko (21.0), CF, Rutgers Boston Red Sox. Aidan Miller (19.0), 3B, Mitchell HS (FL), Arkansas commit. 50. 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