That packages puts him in the top tier of shortstop defenders in this draft. Teams; CBS Sports; CBS SPORTS HQ; SportsLine; MaxPreps; Shop; StubHub; Follow . He held offers from Cincinnati, Kansas State and West Virginia. Baseball Factory National Showcase & Evaluation Tour, High School Baseball Rankings The Top 100, Baseball Factory Iowa Dreams Experience Tournaments, Baseball Factorys Top 100 2019 HS Prospects on BFTV, 2023 Pre-Season All-America Tournament Public, High School Baseball Prospects The Top 100. This is a high ceiling prospect to follow closely! A member of the University System of Ohio, it has been ranked by major institutional rankings among the best public universities in the United States. He has starter traits with an easy, repeatable delivery (that also has good tempo) and a quality 3-pitch mix. He ran a 6.68 for us and his feet work well in the IF. He's a strike thrower with a loose arm and quality stuff, and he is also an accomplished SS with good hands, plenty of arm, excellent speed and an effective RH stroke. On the mound, he was 3-0 with a 0.98 ERA. Michael is a quick-twitch 2022 OF prospect who is one of the fastest players in the country. Eligibility | He stands in well and seems to track the ball well while producing some loud impact (98 mph exit velocity). See the new team that sits atop the No. Kaden is one of the top 2-sport athletes in the country as a high-level QB and a quality OF prospect. He featured two different breaking balls - a curve and slider - that were both effective and a change. He is signed with the University of Indianapolis. Report: 22 LHP Brenden Garula (Mason) showed some of the sharpest stuff we saw at the Top Prospect Games, which is saying something. He helped lead Moeller to a 20-5 record, a district title and a regional championship game appearance. He is a talented 2-way player with big RH power, but the power in his right arm makes it look like his highest ceiling is on the mound. Report: The 6-foot-1, 180-pound righty is athletic on the mound, showing quick arm speed with a loose arm action through a high arm angle. He was first-team all-OCC-Ohio, first-team all-district and first-team all-state. Brad has good mound presence and repeats his delivery well, allowing for the advanced command. Noah is an imposing figure on the mound and makes for uncomfortable at bats for both right and left-handed hitters. He generates easy mid-90s velocity and has one of the best breaking balls in the class that he uses as an out-pitch. His off-speed offerings include a breaking ball that he adds and subtracts to while manipulating the shape at times. His projectable 6'3" frame is quick-twitch and he controls it very well. The Cincinnati commit has risen up the rankings. We have seen Kyle on several occasions, and each time we get a loud power display in BP. LaFine finished his freshman season with a 5-4 record with a 2.15 ERA, two saves and 53 strikeouts in 39 innings. Brandon has the look of a lefty starter who will eventually pitch at the highest level. Hit .316 with eight doubles and 19 RBIs as a sophomore. 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Sunbury Big Walnut defeated New Albany 6-5 in a 22-inning game that He contributed a sacrifice fly to right field during the game and threw out a runner attempting to steal 2nd on a strong, accurate throw. On the bump hes a high spin, upper 70s to low 80s guy with one of the batter breaking balls weve seen in that class. Edgerton The second edition of 'Blast from the Past' features this Stanford star. Baseball News. There is almost certainly more in the tank as well considering athleticism shown as a position player. While long, towering HRs to left field have become common off Ethan's bat, he is a polished hitter who will also drive balls into the RCF gap. Report: It doesnt take long to notice Hoover when watching him in game as he affects this game on several different levels. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. First-place players received 22 points, second-place players got 21 and so on until the 22nd player wrapped it up with 1 point. Mason's 4-1 regional championship win over Moeller, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Popick, Louisville; Drew Denham, Marlington; Micah Geise, Unioto, OF: Reagan Burch, Blanchester; Aidon Karon-Lackey, Granville; Chad Harper, Triway; Jack Wells, Vermilion, UTL: David Jimenez, Defiance; Brenton Billman, New Philadelphia, C: Corey Ransom, Firelands; Enzo Dirocco, Buckeye Valley, INF: Christian Hall, Chardon; Rider Minnick, Highland, OF: A.J. He committed to Detroit in August after decommitting from Penn State in the spring. He is also a dependable defender with sure hands, an accurate arm and a good internal clock thanks to plus instincts on the diamond. The sophomore pitcher and Vanderbilt University recruit helped lead Hoban (24-9) to a Division II state championship. Expect the engine on both sides to only get bigger as he fills out his long-levered frame. As a preview to this season, the high school sports staff of the Gannett Corp.'s more than 60 Ohio newspapers and websites compiled a who's who of the Buckeye State's prep baseball players. Report: Several names come to mind here but a guy that dices every time we see him is RHP Austin Sizemore out of Olentangy HS. In that span, Hardman has averaged double figures and has shot 38.5% from three-point range. Had a start on that Friday, came back on short rest still showing a mid-80s fastball, a hammer of a breaking ball and analytically one of the top changeups we saw at the event. (04/21/1965), Most Hits, Season Mid to upper 80s fastball with the ability to work in the zone with his entire arsenal. His calling card is his left-handed power that showed up, as usual, at the Baseball Factory South Showcase. CHCA head coach Tony Schulz was named the Division III coach of the year after leading the Eagles to a 25-2 season, which included a league title, district championship and a No. He creates excellent bat speed and leverage from a crouched, athletic set-up and is aggressive on pitches he likes. Report: Earlier this spring we made the trip down to Jackson HS to see a loaded schedule of games, littered with some of the states top talent. The Spartans are getting a good one here! Report: In the tail end of our Miami Prospect Games you could noticeably hear a loud crack every 30 seconds or so. Drop-and-drive type pitcher. A ranking of the 2017 Best NFL Football Players in Ohio. He continues to control at bats better than any high school player in recent memory and he brings a ton of positive energy to the field every day. A change rounds out Walter's starter's repertoire with the look of a solid piece to a rotation at the highest level in the future. Jackson is one of the most natural hitters in the 2022 class. He also shows his arm strength when he jumps on the mound and pounds the strike zone with his tailing fastball that is very tough on right-handed hitters and a tight breaking ball that got some Ks. His breaking ball has 3/4 tilt with two-plane sweeping break and he mixes in an occasional change. With present strength, athleticism and useable power, this is a prospect to follow closely. To view the Positional Breakdowns, please click below: To view the Uncommitted Class of Positional Breakdowns, click below: To view the 2021 Summer Showcase Statistical Breakdowns, click below: To view the entire Class of 2022 rankings, please click here. Good size, above average athleticism and two-way capabilities. Report: Yet to play a high school game but has already received power 5 offers. Weve seen several at bats from Pierce over the past few seasons and hes been productive regularly. He showed his ability to use the entire field throughout his BP sessions at the All-America Game and he ripped a double into the RF corner in the game showing a very quick barrel. MaxPreps Ohio High School Baseball Scoreboard. He had good finish to all of his stuff and repeated the delivery very well. Potential premier two-way prospect in class whos been up to 86mph off the mound from the right side and 96mph off the bat from the left. Also shows a much improved breaking ball. Brandon Fox, Hamilton The senior shortstop and Vanderbilt recruit batted .419 with two home runs, 25 RBI, 31 runs and 19 stolen bases last season for Olentangy Orange. Gage is a dynamic 2022 OF prospect with the exciting combination of top-of-the-scale speed and left-handed power. It took a bit to realize that it was the crack of a catcher's glove as 22 RHP Warren Hartzel (Greenville HS) was warming up. He gets downhill plane to his lively fastball that he runs into the mid-90s, and he combines that with a curveball that has tight rotation and hard downer action. Ohio Hitmen Diamond Elite 10u Rankings Ohio Valley Jokers Ohio Heat Gem City Throwbacks T3 Warhawks Upper Arlington Gold Miami Valley Prospects Springboro Panthers Ohio City Baseball Club-Alacchi Team Ohio Ohio-Hitmen Stephey Jackson Bears Gahanna Lions New Albany Gold ATY Muskingum County Muckdogs Canes Cincy Legends 11u Rankings Payton moves well in the OF as well, showing the range and arm (93 mph raw velocity) to play all 3 OF spots well. The winner of the Baseball Factory All-America Games's HR Derby, Jayson has a strong, coordinated right-handed stroke that allows him to really impact the baseball. Hoban finished the season with a 16-game win streak that included sectional, district, regional and state titles. Earned honorable mention all-district honors last year by hitting .451 with seven doubles and 21 RBIs. Found inside . (minimum 4), Most Home Runs, Get up to date emails on all the latest player news, clubs, coaches, and more! They were compiled by the Ohio High School Athletic Association from information received by OHSAA member schools, coaches, athletic administrators and He stalks pitches, stays in his legs and swings with intent. A trio of MLB Draft Day One infielders grab the spotligh; also, several arms lit it up in Arizona. He helped lead the Crusaders to the football Division IV state championship game his senior year as a quarterback. Below we look to name the top 5 prospects in specific categories based on primary position in profile for the 2022 class. Gannett staff members across the state researched and compiled a list of its respective area's top players. He has very quick hands and his LH stroke is clean and coordinated. Considering the efficiency of patterns and room for projection left on that 6-foot frame expect him to keep climbing velocity wise and hes already been up to 84mph. Utilize the links below to browse our Ohio Travel Baseball Team Rankings. Kassius established himself as one of the top 2022 RHPs in the country with his performance at the Baseball Factory West Showcase. Green on April 25, 2013. Tucker is also an athletic infielder with a clean RH stroke that has surprising power. He was able to switch batter-to-batter and maintain his mechanics from both sides and control his stuff. Christian is an athletic infielder with an excellent frame and set of tools. He uses his large frame well in his delivery, and his leverage has his fastball comfortably in the low 90s and touching higher. Season (minimum 15), Most Home Runs, He is aggressive with that pitch, challenging hitters - and normally inducing weak contact or empty swings. ViewTop Measurablesfrom Baseball Factory & Team One Events. He swings with intent and shows the ability to drive the ball (93 mph exit velocity) - especially to the pull side. In 2020, he averaged 21 points per game and was third-team all-district. The points guard played on a 16 U team during the AAU season and later played on a 17U club when he was just 14. At the plate, he hit .319 with two homers. The junior is rated by 247Sports as a Top-5 player in his class and already holds offers from Pittsburgh, Miami (Fla.) and Cleveland State. He compiled a .568 batting average with 54 hits in 95 at-bats, scored 46 runs, had 42 runs batted in and hit four home runs, two triples and a single-season school record 18 doubles. Brian and Andy Mikols, Northwood, combined for 8 hits and 13 RBIs against Toledo Libbey. Was named first-team all-Firelands Conference last season after hitting .468 with 42 RBIs, 12 doubles and three home runs as a sophomore. Jurrangelo is a special prospect who is one of the most unique players we have ever seen. JeanPierre has huge tools that make him one of the most intriguing 2-way prospects in the 2022 class. He struck out 20 batters against Circleville and then followed that up a week later by striking out 21 batters against Amanda-Clearcreek. He was also a key contributor on the mound with 52 strikeouts in 55 innings and an ERA of 3.31. Ryan Isley Apr 26, 2022 55. INDIVIDUAL OFFENSE INDIVIDUAL PITCHING TEAM COACHING/MISCELLANEOUS A change with some fade is a solid third pitch - and they all come from a clean arm stroke and a low-effort delivery. He also pitched 42 innings, had a 2-3 record with a 2.33 ERA and 89 strikeouts. David is a high-ceiling arm who already has quite a bit of polish, especially for a HS senior. The ball has outstanding carry off his bat, and players and coaches stop what they're doing to watch him take batting practice on the field. A trio of MLB Draft Day One infielders grab the spotligh; also, several arms lit it up in Arizona. Received second-team all-Northern 10 Conference honors as a freshman, as he broke the league single-season records for doubles (14) and RBIs (44). The University of Kentucky commit started off this season by showing off his power in Myrtle Beach, hitting two homers in a win over Clark County (Virginia), while driving in five runs. 6 Ohio State 65.56. Players received points based on where they placed in the journalist's rankings. Matt's lively fastball was up to 95 mph in Kansas City at the Baseball Factory All-America Game, and it had excellent finish through the zone. letterhead; He's also hitting .365 with nine doubles, three homers and 16 RBIs. As a defender, he has natural actions in the infield, taking solid angles and having a good internal clock to determine when he needs to use his quick exchange and release. He holds double-digit Division I offers, including Cincinnati, Ole Miss, Purdue, Xavier, Arizona State and Nevada. His best secondary pitch is his change that he throws confidently, and with good arm speed. Obvious upside here. Dylan is the premier pitching prospect in the 2022 class, and he was outstanding when we saw him at the Baseball Factory South Showcase. Ohio's Top Ten Players by Class. 4080 Roselea Place At the plate Cutter stalks the pitch with a hanging stride and lets the barrel fly on pitches he likes. He doubled in game and hit a long HR off the machine in the simulated game at that most recent event. Flat out nasty stuff from Garula who on full rest you could easily see in the upper 80s, which we have seen up to 88 mph. Position Rankings. We go through a rigorous process of identifying top prospects and constructing the top 100 high school baseball rankings. Showed the ability to handle velocity at the Northeast Senior Games where you could make an argument he was the offensive MVP. Jaden rounds out his arsenal with a change to give him the 3-pitch mix you look for in a long-term starter. Vogele had 26 extra-base hits (11 doubles, 10 triples, five homers) and also led the league in runs scored (47) to go with 15 stolen bases. An elite multi-sport athlete Jordan is a high-ceiling OF prospect who always seems to make a positive impact on the game. Skelding committed to the University of Kentucky in August 2020, before he had ever played a high school baseball game. Earned an honorable mention all-Ohio nod as a junior when he hit .424 with seven doubles, three triples and a pair of homers. Andrew is a dynamic 2022 prospect with an impact bat. One of the most talked-about prospects after the workout day at the Baseball Factory All-America Game, Maximus put himself on the national map with his performance in Kansas City. Submitted by an OHSAA member school athletic administrator on official office DJ is a guy who oozes uncoachable traits. OHSAA Baseball State Tournament Over The Years, Ohio High School All-Decade Team: 2010-2019. On the mound he will sit in the low to mid 80s, while topping at 86mph. Brad was extremely effective at the Baseball Factory Florida Showcase attacking hitters with his fastball that was up to 90 mph and pounding the strike zone with all of his offerings. A "fresh" cold-weather arm from Michigan, he is firmly in the day 1 mix for this year's draft. Owen quickly became a favorite of the staff and scouts at the Baseball Factory All-America Game. One of the games featured North Canton Hoover who had several prospects who were either already highly rated or raised their stock. St. Hardman recently signed with Ohio State, choosing the Buckeyes over Xavier and Cincinnati. He has a controlled, repeatable delivery with a clean arm stroke. He can do everything well on the field. With a solid change as a 3rd-pitch, Austin checks a lot of boxes on the starter profile. Fri September 17, 2021 He has an ultra-projectable 6'3" frame that works well in all that he does on the field. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. He also visited Kentucky. He threw a high volume of strikes in his Baseball Factory West Showcase outing attacking hitters with his heavy fastball that was up to 90 mph. His operation is smooth and there still appears to be significant upside here. The junior guard averaged 15.2 points and 4.9 assists last season, leading Centerville to a Division I state championship and first-team All-Ohio honors. Ike has an enticing profile as a left-handed hitting catcher with a projectable frame. Innings (minimum 25.0), Lowest Earned-Run We saw 91 mph exit velocities from an easy, effortless stroke. A bit further advanced on the mound presently where he is smooth, has sharp stuff led by a low 80s heater, while also showing feel for the zone. He's an excellent runner and it shows both on the bases and when he patrols the outfield. His right-handed swing is compact and accurate. All signs point to a quality starting pitching prospect in Karson. Summit Country Day, last out of game, 5/8 vs. Clark Montessori, 15 strikeouts in 5 inning perfect game, 5/16 vs. East Clinton in Sectional Tournament, no-hitter, one batter Jordan Chiero and PBR Ohio Staff Ohio High School Athletic Association Report: After a strong summer and Future 50 appearance Schneider earned himself a roster spot on Team Ohio for the Junior Future Games. 5 Memphis 66.17. Class of 2022 Ohio HS Baseball Player State Rankings | Perfect Game USA Class of 2022 Ohio State Rankings Ranking Last Updated: 6/10/2022 Rankings Menu for 2022 Class Position State Rankings By Grad Year select select Clear filters Ranked Prospects *Disclaimer: PG cannot 100% guarantee the accuracy of the verbal college commitments listed below. Put on a show at the JR Future Games for Team Ohio in BP, driving ball after ball with authority with the ball coming as hot as 95mph off the barrel. He is the guy that people in the stadium stop what they are doing to watch him hit. On the mound he works his big 6'4", 220-pound frame down the mound and his extremely quick arm leads to mid-90s velocity. Report: 6-foot-3, 190-pound projectable righty on the mound, showing some arm speed through a arm angle with a loose arm action. This is a young player with a high baseball IQ who is a winner and makes any team he is on better. Dylan's delivery is athletic and repeatable and his arm stroke if free and clean. Season (minimum 45), Most Stolen Bases, His delivery is effortless, lulling hitters to sleep, before his quick arm works through to release and the ball jumps out of his hand and onto hitters in a hurry. On today's updated high school team rankings, a familiar face checks in at the No. Druw is a special talent with loud tools and an ability to play the game at a high level. . Subscribe Already a subscriber? Accepted would be items such as copies of newspaper clippings, copies of A 6-foot-3, 220-pound prospect who is a legit two-way talent who also plays hoops for Hoban. batter, then allowed a ground-out. Bases, Season (minimum 200), Wins, All-Time He swings with rhythm from the right side with good bat-to-ball skills, the ability to use the whole field, and emerging leverage power. He hit .400 with two homers and 27 RBI. (minimum 130), Most Wins, Season He controls the barrel so well and always seems to be on time, showing the ability to handle velocity and recognize and adjust to off-speed stuff. Then you need to attend a Perfect Game Showcase! 2023 ESPN Pitchers. record. Last season, Young averaged 25.4 points, 6.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 3.0 steals per game en route to second-team All-Ohio honors. Cincinnati Christian outfielder Titan Selvie was the lone area Division IV selection, earning first-team honors. media members. North Union hit two grand slam home runs in the same game against Already with a 21 strikeout no-hit performance this spring, Justin is what ML starting pitchers look like at this age. Griffith is 316 points away from 1,000 for his prep career. Kyle Seeger, Reading, hit a home run in four consecutive The 6-foot-4 senior also toes the rubber for Norwalk, and has done so with success already this season, including a one-hit shutout against Willard with 10 strikeouts. His change is also a very effective pitch thrown with good arm speed and tunneled well like the rest of his stuff. The 6-foot-6-inch shooting guard transferred to Western Reserve Academy from Blue Springs High School in Missouri, where he earned first-team all-league and all-district honors last season as a junior after averaging 16.2 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game. As a pitcher, Parnell compiled a 4-3 record with a 3.84 ERA and 50 strikeouts in 34 2/3 innings. He has very advanced feel for the barrel from a simple stroke and the ball comes off hard. Taylor Belza, Elyria Catholic, freshman One of the most highly touted freshmen in the state, he has already committed to West Virginia and was named the top player in the class of 2025 by Prep Baseball Report. He pounded the strike zone with a lively fastball that got into the low 90s. This ties the national record for first Henry won 2-1. One of the states top secondary offerings with heavy action spun up to 2500 rpms. The University of Central Florida signee hit .286 last season with 13 RBI, nine extra-base hits and 18 runs scored. To view the Positional Breakdowns, please click below: To view the Uncommitted Class of Positional Breakdowns, click below: To view the 2021 Summer Showcase Statistical Breakdowns, click below: To view the entire Class of 2025 rankings, please click here. Also shows smooth actions over at 3B and on the mound. Matt Harcha each hit a homerun, and did it in the order of their This ties the national record for Harris signed with Illinois. (minimum 600), in a Season (minimum