Righthander Jake Smith (146), a junior college transfer, is listed at 6-foot-5, 180 pounds and combines projection with present stuff. Righthander Miguel Obeso, a junior college transfer, has a solid three-pitch mix and a big frame at 6-foot-3, 280 pounds. Pitchers: Righthander TJ Nichols (111) came to pitching late but has shown significant promise on the mound. Third baseman Christian Encarnacion-Strand had a prolific junior college career, hitting .410 with 33 home runs in 81 games for Yavapai (Ariz.) JC. 145). Miami’s top-ranked class snaps a nine-year streak of SEC programs topping the recruiting rankings. 65 wide receiver in the 2021 class, who flipped from Arizona State to Missouri last week. He runs his fastball into the low 90s and figures to add more velocity, which would also help his secondary stuff. His fastball works in the upper 80s and he can work in two breaking balls and a changeup, giving him a good chance to make an impact next spring. Collins is the stronger offensive player of the pair thanks to his strong lefthanded swing and all-fields approach. The Hurricanes’ class is led by a trio of players who ranked in the top 100 of the BA500 top prospects for the 2020 draft (which includes all draft-eligible players). Hitters: Davis looks the part as a 6-foot-1, 211-pound tooled-up lefthanded hitting outfielder with premium talent. That means the Tigers have at least a half dozen spots open in the 2021 class. Hitters: Gonzalez stands out for his defense at shortstop thanks to his plus arm, soft hands and easy infield actions. Beyond the impact on the mound, they could also bring in solid contributors around the diamond. Righthander Cameron Tullar has the most upside thanks to his low-90s fastball and ability to spin his breaking ball. In that 2020 group were such mainstays on Missouri's roster this season such as cornerbacks Ennis Rakestraw and JC Carlies, center Michael Maietti, wide receivers Keke Chism and Damon Hazelton as well as kicker Harrison Mevis. There’s a lot to like about him now, but he may just be scratching the surface as he has plenty of projection in his 6-foot-7, 220-pound frame, and is still learning the finer points of pitching. • Vanderbilt picked up 2019 SS Tyler McKenzie in their latest impressive recruiting efforts. As of now, according to Rivals.com, Cuonzo Martin has offered 19 players in the class. Lefthander Luke Seed and righthander Cameron Robinson were teammates at John A. Logan (Ill.) JC. Overview: After last year landing their first Top 25 class since 2015, the Yellow Jackets this year put together an even better class and shepherded it intact through the draft process. He needs to get stronger to make more of an impact, but, if he does, he could take off in college. Robinson, listed at 6-foot-5, 182 pounds, has more projection, and can run his fastball into the low 90s. Offensively, he stands out for his hittability. The Tigers’ Class of 2021 ranks 20th in the nation according to Rivals, up from 54th a year ago. He has some power in his bat and the raw tools to play shortstop, but he has some rough edges to his overall game. He stands out for his control and pitchability with solid stuff across the board. 1 in Baseball America’s 2020 recruiting class rankings. 408) generated some significant pre-draft buzz when his fastball touched 97 mph in a tournament the week of the draft. Outfielder/righthander Grayson Moore (251) has true two-way potential thanks to some power in his bat and a good fastball-breaking ball combination. While lefthander Dax Fulton was drafted 40th overall and signed with the Marlins, Horton and outfielder Jace Bohrofen (141) both made it to Norman as the cornerstones of a strong class that is heavy on junior college talent. His fastball gets up to 96 mph and he pairs it with a sharp, biting slider, while also mixing in a changeup and curveball. For the first time in program history, Miami ranks No. Outfielder JT Benson had a standout prep career in Kentucky both in football and baseball. Pitchers: Ole Miss doesn’t have a lot of pitchers in this class with premium present stuff, but the group is full of projectable strike throwers, who figure to grow into bigger roles in time. His fastball velocity jumped into the low 90s early this spring and his curveball showed promise. 10 in 2020. He throws three pitches for strikes and should be able to quickly compete for innings. Righthander Tanner Quick didn’t do much on the showcase circuit and as a result has stayed under the radar. He’ll need to refine his control and changeup like many prep pitchers, but he’s ready to step into a big role for the Seminoles. Arteaga and players development coach Jonathan Anderson and especially recruiting coordinator Norberto Lopez for their impact putting the class together. Max DeJong and Hank Bearden both have good breaking balls that give them a chance to quickly contribute. Hitters: Braydon Runion, a junior college transfer, is the most impactful position player in the class. Righthanders Nicholas Andrews and Carson Atwood were two of the top prep pitchers in Oklahoma and run their fastballs into the low 90s. Pitchers: Carlson is the younger brother of Mariners’ prospect Sam Carlson and while he doesn’t match his brother’s velocity, he’s more advanced at the same age. He throws from a three-quarters arm slot that gives good running action to his fastball, which sits in the low 90s and has reached 97 mph. Overview: The Commodores last fall landed their record sixth top-ranked recruiting class thanks to a star-studded freshman class that arrived in Nashville. He’ll need to get stronger to reach his offensive ceiling, but it makes for an intriguing package. He needs to smooth out some rough edges in his game but has the raw tools to work with. Zabala and shortstop Steven Ondina (149), who were teammates at the International Baseball Academy, will again team up for the Panthers. Hitters: Crews is the latest premium outfielder to land in Baton Rouge and gives LSU a direct replacement for Daniel Cabrera, who was drafted in the second round. Others from last year's recruiting cycle have shown flashes of good play as well, such as wide receiver Chance Luper, quarterback Brady Cook, linebacker and Columbia native Will Norris, who's been extensively featured on special teams the past few games, and running back Elijah Young. He attacks hitters with a good sinker-slider combination. Overview: FIU brought in back-to-back Top 25 classes in 2017-18 at the outset of coach Mervyl Melendez’s tenure. Gonzalez played shortstop in high school and has a chance to stay at the position, but he may end up sliding over to third base. They had a young lineup in 2020, often starting five or six freshmen, so their needs mostly lie on the mound. Listed at 6-foot-4, 210 pounds, his fastball reaches 97 mph, but more typically sits in the low 90s to go with a pair of breaking balls that both flash above-average. Pitchers: Witt has real two-way potential and will get a chance to do both in Austin, but his upside may be the highest on the mound. Righthander Cade Smith (456) is a bit undersized but pounds the zone with a fastball that can get up to the mid 90s, a breaking ball and a changeup. He’s athletic with a bulldog mentality that could play right away in the Texas Tech bullpen. Righthander Javier Ramos, another junior college transfer, adds a big arm to the class who should be able to quickly carve out a role. He has a smooth swing and barrels up a lot of balls, while also providing steady, reliable defense that could make him the Tigers’ shortstop of the future. He was a four-star prospect and top-300 player nationally coming out of high school in 2019. Jacob Gonzalez (299) also impressed at the plate during high school, utilizing an advanced approach to work the middle of the diamond. Outfielder Kade Higgins, the son of UNLV associate head coach Kevin Higgins, is reminiscent of former Sun Devils outfielder Trevor Hauver. Additionally, you can subscribe to Baseball America's newsletter and receive all of our rankings, analysis, prospect insight & more delivered to your inbox every day. Long and athletic (he also was a standout basketball player in high school), he had long been seen as projectable and was mostly throwing in the upper 80s last summer. Righthander Samuel Swygert don’t have as much upside as some of his classmates but throws a lot of strikes with a fastball that sits around 90 mph. Listed at 6-foot-6, 205 pounds, he throws in the low 90s and piled up 39 strikeouts in 19 innings this spring. Righthander Braxton Pearson (358) came on strong last spring, adding more power to his fastball-slider combination. Catcher Ben Schorr has good catch-and-throw skills behind the plate. Johnson committed to Ohio State in March and stayed true to the Buckeyes. The news isn’t all bad, however. This class initially included infielder Robert Moore, who instead graduated a semester early and quickly established himself as a starter in Fayetteville. His control and breaking ball need a bit of refinement, but he has all the raw tools to project on. Florida tops the Baseball America 2021 recruiting class rankings as the fall signing period for the class of 2021 opens. He’ll need to refine some of the fine points of his game to reach his considerable ceiling, however. All were previously committed to the Tigers under Barry Odom, but they stuck around after whatever pitch Drinkwitz gave as he built out the rest of his coaching staff. Hitters: The Tar Heels have put together a versatile group of position players. He has a loose, easy swing and is growing into more power as his bat speed improves. Righthander Tommy O’Rourke missed the 2019 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery and showed promise before his injury. Videos, analysis and more on ESPN.com His changeup is his best secondary pitch, but his curveball gives him a good third offering. Cooper. Georgia didn’t just sign lefthanders, however, also mixing in some impressive righthanders. Third baseman G Allen looks the part thanks to his powerful lefthanded bat and athleticism. ... NFL Chat Sports Copy Link. Righthander Parker Stinnett has an advanced three-pitch mix and his fastball reaches 95 mph. He throws a lot of strikes and can compete for a spot in the Bulldogs’ rotation. The ACC and Big 12 both have five classes ranked. David Mendum is a physical lefthanded hitter whose powerful bat could play in the heart of the order. “It’s a testament to coach Lopez,” DiMare said. On the mound, his fastball gets into the mid 90s and he also hits for power. The 27-year-old joined the Marines out of high school before picking baseball back up and going to junior college. Ondina is a premium defensive shortstop with soft hands, a plus arm and above-average speed. His fastball can get up to 96 mph, but he typically sits in the low 90s with advanced pitchability that gives him a chance to start. The lefthanded hitter has good feel at the plate and fits best in an outfield corner. Marcus Brown has the versatility to play anywhere on the infield and is a solid defender. That two-month process gave Missouri fans a glimpse into what Drinkwitz was capable of as a recruiter: a telegenic, family man who promotes the values of faith and loyalty. It’s a large, deep group that stayed intact through the draft, brining an impressive array of talent to Knoxville. Commits: ESPN 300 Commits: Other Commits: 24: 0: 24: 0: 0: 21: Recruiting Class: The Tigers' only FBS transfer addition Wednesday was offensive lineman EJ Ndoma-Ogar. Follow Mizzou football with the Tribune’s Tiger Extra newsletter. Infielder Caleb Ketchup gives the class a solid, versatile defender. 1 class that came from another conference was Stanford’s top-ranked group in 2010. He has a good combination of speed and power that gives him an offensive skillset reminiscent of former North Carolina star Brian Miller. He is an excellent defender at first base with enough athleticism to play left field as well. Outfielder Justice Thompson, a transfer from Northwest Florida State JC, has plus speed that plays well in center field. Sign up at columbiatribune.com/tigerextra for stories, galleries and podcasts in your inbox every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. Overview: After bringing in a large 2019 class that ranked No. His fastball sits in the low 90s with angle and running action that makes it tough to square up and has been up to 96 mph, while his slider was one of the best of any high school pitcher in the draft class. Hitters: Halter made a jump last year and was one of Team USA’s best hitters at the World Cup. Lefthander Javen Coleman doesn’t have the most overpowering stuff but has built a strong track record of performance. 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Lefthander Nelson Berkwich (387) and righthander Miles Garrett are undersized but have solid stuff. Lefthander Kade Snell attacks hitters with a fastball-slider combination. His fastball reaches 95 mph, but typically sits around 90 and he pounds the strike zone with it, his changeup and curveball. While Ford was the only four-star prospect Missouri signed according to the 247 composite, other Tigers who received four-star ratings from other online recruiting sites include the aforementioned Macon and Lovett as well as offensive lineman Connor Tollison of Jackson. He’s a little raw, but he can impact the game in a variety of ways and has significant upside. He needs to refine his strike throwing and breaking ball, but the raw tools are there to work with. Shortstop Orlando Salinas is an advanced defender who can step right into the middle of the infield for Oklahoma State. Missouri signed three of the top 10 players from the Show-Me State in the 2021 class, up from one last year — wide receiver Jay Maclin was No. Shortstop Jalen Battles, a junior college transfer, is a good athlete with solid defensive ability and offensive upside if he can tap into his power potential. Righthander Franco Aleman (315), a Cuban native and junior college transfer, had a standout 2019 summer in the Cape Cod League, where he ranked as the No. Assistant Coach (Hitting) View Full Bio. Righthander Dawson Brown, the son of former all-star Kevin Brown, doesn’t have as much pure stuff as Grissom Jr., but has a good feel for his craft. His raw power doesn’t come with a lot of swing and miss. Both can run their fastballs up to the mid 90s and mix in promising secondary offerings but still need some further refinement. This Razorbacks’ class will be counted on to help replace those players and has the potential to follow in their footsteps in terms of impact and pro potential. Pitchers: The class’ strength is on the mound, as Tennessee added several impact arms. Colleges are given points for each recruit based on their recruit's current high school ranking. Righthander Blake Money (359) has a big, 6-foot-7, 245-pound frame but repeats his delivery better than many young pitchers his size. Overview: Arkansas in 2017 landed a top-five class that lived up to that billing and produced top-100 draft picks Heston Kjerstad and Casey Martin. Copy Link. Maryland Heights, MO. Mississippi State also has a few junior college transfers who could quickly make an impact on the mound. Ryan has an excellent pitcher’s frame at a listed 6-foot-3, 185 pounds and throws his fastball in the low 90s, touching 96 mph. He’ll likely be able to quickly find a way into the Gators’ lineup. He’s a very good athlete, runs well and keeps his bat in the zone a long time, allowing him to barrel up balls. Hitters: Harris has built an impressive track record of hitting quality pitching during his prep career. Carter Frederick profiles well in an outfield corner thanks to his arm strength and powerful righthanded bat. nati… Hitters: Smith is toolsy and athletic and packs more punch than his 5-foot-10 frame suggests. He plays the game aggressively and his plus power and speed give him significant upside if he can improve his approach at the plate. Infielder Jack Riedel (368) has a good feel for hitting and was off to a strong start this spring in the Texas high school ranks. Pitchers: McLean is an outstanding athlete and can do a little bit of everything. Pitchers: Righthander Jermaine Vanheyningen (330), a junior college transfer, is an imposing figure on the mound at 6-foot-7 and has the fastball to match, touching triple digits this summer in the South Florida Collegiate League. Lefthander Wyatt Crowell throws from a low three-quarters arm slot, making for a difficult at-bat. He isn’t the flashiest player in the class but has an advanced understanding of the game and does a lot of things to make an impact. Carter Graham has a strong frame and good power potential and has the look of a physical corner player. Lefthander Patrick Holloman saw his velocity tick up early this spring, touching 92 mph to go with a good breaking ball, giving him a chance to become a weekend starter in time. His velocity has been on the rise over the last year and he can run his fastball up to 94 mph. He profiles well in right field thanks to a smooth lefthanded swing and also has solid upside on the mound. Righthander Xander Stephens is perhaps the most advanced of the trio and is coming off a decorated prep career. He has a contact-oriented approach at the plate, though he will need to get stronger to turn that into more offensive impact. Infielders John Anderson and Dylan Strickland have a strong track record of hitting in Georgia’s highest high school classification and should be able to bolster the Yellow Jackets’ lineup. Listed at 6-foot-2, 200 pounds, he has an intriguing combination of above-average power and speed. Lefthander Hunter Owen has a big 6-foot-5 frame and a solid fastball-curveball combination. Righthander Anthony Silkwood has taken a more unusual path to Louisville. Louisville brought in a trio of junior college transfers who are expected to take on important roles in 2021. In order to access this exclusive content you must have a Baseball America Account. Righthander Theo Milas (402) pitched for the Canadian Junior National Team and his advanced pitchability helps his stuff play up. Overview: Miami landed three top-100 recruits and five top-200 recruits, leading the nation in both categories. Catcher Sebastian Jimenez is tall for a catcher at 6-foot-4 but receives well and has above-average arm strength. Missouri’s 2021 recruiting class will be its strongest in recent memory, coming in at No. On the mound, his fastball gets up to the mid 90s with sinking action. Gino DiMare is entering his third season as Miami’s head coach after 19 years as an assistant coach under Jim Morris. He’ll need to refine his control to reach his ceiling but offers big upside if he can put it all together. Garrett Spikes was a three-sport star in high school who drew interest as a football recruit and was a two-time state champion wrestler. Outfielder Clayton Gray profiles in center field thanks to his above-average speed. Hitters: Horton is an elite athlete who is slated to play both baseball and football at Oklahoma, though he’s further ahead on the diamond than he is as a quarterback. Following the 2020-21 season, Missouri will lose at least six scholarship players from the roster (here is the full chart). He’s a plus runner and a solid defender, who also has a good understanding of how to get the most out of his tools offensively. Righthander Josh Mallitz throws his fastball around 90 mph and pairs it with good feel for his breaking ball. The Tigers' Class of 2020 ranked No. ATH. He throws from a very low three-quarters slot and gets a lot of movement on his fastball and slider, giving him a chance to quickly help out of the bullpen. His fastball sits in the upper 80s and his overall package gives him starter upside. Montgomery has a formidable fastball-slider combination and both offerings are swing-and-miss pitches. His fastball sits around 90 mph, and he has impressive control of it and his offspeed pitches, which will help him quickly carve out a role on the Longhorns’ staff. Devan Ornelas has the skillset of an up-the-middle player and likely can stay in the infield, but his speed would also play well in center field. Wednesday is known as the first of two national signing days, with the other coming Feb. 3, 2021. He produces impressive bat speed and power offensively, making for an intriguing all-around package. Mookie Cooper, a four-star wide receiver from the class of 2020, was the first new signee for the Tigers. He also has opted not to play football in college after initially committing to play both sports (he was rated as a three-star running back, according to 247 Sports). Overview: While coach Jason Gill only arrived at USC a year ago, Alvarez has been his alma mater’s recruiting coordinator for the last decade and has put together one of his best classes. He stands out most for his bat, as the lefthanded hitter has the chance to hit for average and power. Righthander Orlando Hernandez is the son of the former big leaguer of the same name and he has his father’s leg kick, though he doesn’t use it all the time. Pitcher: Oklahoma went heavy on junior college transfers on the mound, led by lefthander Dalton Fowler (209). All rights reserved. Pitchers: Righthander Patrick Reilly (103) took a step forward last fall and saw his velocity jump up, touching 95 mph. "There's always nerves," Drinkwitz said Tuesday ahead of national signing day. He throws in the low 90s now and has the potential and work ethic to see that velocity tick up into the upper 90s one day. Righthander Brock Peery is a sidearmer who provides a different look out of the bullpen. This class is also the Wildcats’ highest-ranked class ever, bringing in impressive talent across the board. The competition this year for spots throughout the Top 25 was fierce, owing to the five-round draft. His plus speed and arm play well in the outfield. For the first time in program history, Miami ranks No. Baseball Baseball: Facebook Baseball: Twitter Baseball: Instagram Baseball: Schedule Baseball: Roster Baseball: News Basketball Basketball: Facebook Basketball: Twitter Basketball: Instagram Basketball: Schedule Basketball: Roster Basketball: News Cross Country Cross Country: Facebook Cross Country: Twitter … Both have impactful bats and some versatility, which should help them carve out a role in the lineup. The Rebels group of position players especially gives the class a lot of upside. Outfielder Eddie Park (489) has the skills to be a top-of-the-order hitter thanks to his above-average speed and bat-to-ball skills. Lefthander Tommy Lamb is still developing physically but has solid pitchability, which has helped him produce a track record of success. Petrino's first signing class comes following an early signing period in which former MSU coach Dave Steckel signed 20 players to join the team. The righthanded hitter creates good bat speed and has the potential to hit for plenty of power, to go with the arm strength and hands to fit at the hot corner. USC also added righthanders Garrett Clark and Toby Spach, both junior college transfers. Righthander Jared Glenn has a projectable 6-foot-4 frame and an upper-80s fastball. Righthander Preston Johnson has a big frame, a four-pitch mix and can run his fastball up to 95 mph. The main takeaway for the Tigers? His fastball sits in the low 90s and his slider is his best secondary offering. Catcher Jack Payton, whose older brother Mark is in Triple-A, is a solid defender and a good leader behind the plate. Brody Drost (367) has true two-way potential as an outfielder/lefthander. Pattonville. "Really excited, I know this class has been with us," Drinkwitz said. 26, according to 247Sports. They brought in seven BA500 prospects overall. Shortstop Jalen Vazquez (301) stands out for his defense, which is good enough to give him a chance to step right into the Gamecocks’ lineup. He’s more athletic than his 6-foot-3, 215-pound frame portends, and his bat will profile as either a first baseman or corner outfielder. Eight days after his hiring last December, Eli Drinkwitz signed his first batch of recruits as Missouri head football coach. Twin righthanders Ben and Zach Joyce come to Tennessee from junior college. The Seminoles also added some strong junior college transfers in outfielder Casey Asman and catcher Colton Vincent. His fastball sits in the upper 80s and he has a good feel for his breaking ball. Hitters: Yohandy Morales (77) offers big upside thanks to a loose righthanded swing and big 6-foot-4, 195-pound frame that gives him plenty of power projection. University of Missouri Athletics. He’s a strong, powerful hitter who has performed at a high level throughout the last two years. He’s an impact hitter and a solid defender at the hot corner. Grissom isn’t the only big leaguer’s son in the Yellow Jackets’ recruiting class. Righthander Gage Bradley (362) offers good projection and athleticism. Drake Westcott is a physical lefthanded hitter who profiles well as a corner infielder. Zabala has some of the best raw tools of any player to make it to college but will need to refine his in-game skills. Jacob Berry (220) is a switch-hitter with the ability to hit for power from both sides of the plate who profiles well at an infield corner. Ben could be similar to former Volunteer Andrew Schultz and his fastball has been up to 100 mph. Outfielder Nate McCollum is also playing football at Georgia Tech and is rated as a three-star wide receiver by 247 Sports. The weekend paid off 10 months later when several of those players formed the core of MU’s highest-ranked recruiting class as rated by Rivals.com, 20th in the country. 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