His fastball works in the upper 80s and he pairs it with a hard slider. His fastball gets up to 94 mph and he mixes in both a quality slider and promising changeup. Copyright 2023 Baseball America Enterprises. (Rolling Meadows, IL), NBA Global Academy (Dacula, GA), Plano (Los Angeles, CA), Christ Church Episcopal School His fastball sits in the low 90s and touches 95 mph. Recruiting coordinator: Josh Elander Top recruit: Derek Schaefer, RHP Overview: The Volunteers continue to recruit well under the direction of Tony Vitello and Elander. (Joliet, IL), Pewaukee 231) Overview: The Cavaliers continue to recruit at a high level and bring in a strong class. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports, during a football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Pittsburgh Panthers in Neyland Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.Kns Ut Pitt Footbal Bp, Nov 20, 2021; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies running back Amari Daniels (4) runs the ball for a touchdown fourth quarter against the Prairie View Am Panthers at Kyle Field. Hitters: Flores has smooth actions at shortstop, soft hands and a plus armall the tools needed to play shortstop. Hell likely add more consistent big velocity in time as he physically matures. As a hitter, he has a quick righthanded swing, consistently puts the barrel on the ball and makes a lot of hard contact. Nathan Hall has a good righthanded swing and projects as a corner bat, with the versatility to play third base and the outfield. Righthander David Horn also has some strides to make with his control but has plenty of upside on the mound. Righthander Aaron Combs began his college career at Coastal Carolina before transferring to junior college and now Tennessee. 152) Overview: The Oklahoma State class underwent some significant changes during the summer, as the Cowboys took advantage of some coaching changes to add premium talent. Outfielder Jayce Blalock has big righthanded power and, while he has a big swing, he still makes consistent hard contact. He has good all-around instincts and could quickly work his way into the lineup. 157). His defensive ability, well above-average speed and promising righthanded bat all stand out for him as a shortstop. Its full of players who can make a quick impact, as the Bulldogs look to quickly rebound this spring. Points Earned. The 247Sports Composite is a proprietary algorithm that compiles rankings and ratings listed in the public domain by the major media recruiting services, creating the industry's most comprehensive and unbiased prospect and team rankings. Recruiting coordinator: Nate Thompson Top recruit: Aidan Miller, 3B Overview: In the 21 years Baseball America has ranked recruiting classes, Arkansas has never had the top-ranked class. First baseman William Furniss, the son of college baseball legend Eddy Furniss, has an advanced approach at the plate and good feel for the barrel. Shortstop Jake Kendro will likely remind Tennessee fans of Cortland Lawson, even down to the hair. Four-year transfers were not considered for the ranking. Outfielder Jarrod Hocking, the son of former major leaguer Denny Hocking, has a quick righthanded swing. The class is especially strong with position players, but also brings impact on the mound. Porter has a bit more athleticism and could be a corner outfielder, but both combine feel for hitting with significant power potential. His fastball works in the low 90s and he pairs it with a good slider. Hes got a strong lefthanded swing and has performed on some big stages. (South Kent, CT), Prolific Prep His fastball sits around 90 mph and theres room for more velocity as he physically matures. He offers power at the plate and is a steady defender on the infield. Hitters:The class includes a pair of premium two-way players in Stanford and infielder/righthander Demitri Diamant. Barfield isnt quite as projectable but has an above-average breaking ball that can be a weapon for him. Righthander Austin Tommasini attacks hitters with a sinker-slider combination and can run his fastball up to 96 mph. His control and deception makes for a tough at-bat. (Missouri City, TX), Strake Jesuit College Prep (McKinney, TX), Compass Prep Jacob Kreig has a big frame at 6-foot-5, 235 pounds and the raw righthanded power to match. He has plus raw power and still has some room to add more strength as he physically matures. The Badgers currently have 13 commitments in the class of 2023, but have yet to land one from a four-star talent according to 247Sports. 152). The righthanded hitter is still refining some rough edges at the plate and a full-time focus on baseball (he was also a standout prep basketball player) could help him develop better consistency. Pitchers: Smith has a strong frame (6-foot-1, 202 pounds) and an electric fastball-slider combination. (Woodstock, GA), NBA Academy Africa To see our 2022 top recruiting classes, click here. Recruiting coordinator:Nolan CainTop recruit: Jace LaViolette, OF (No. Hitters: Kilen is the latest prep star from Wisconsin and he upheld his Louisville commitment despite being drafted in the 13th round by the Red Sox. He could fill a variety of roles for the Commodores and has impactful tools. Infielder Damian Bravo stands out for his feel at the plate and has some righthanded power potential. The 247Sports Composite is a proprietary algorithm that compiles rankings and ratings listed in the public domain by the major media recruiting services, creating the industry's most comprehensive and unbiased prospect and team rankingsMore Info, Powered by innovative technology products, 247Sports employs a staff of more than 50 full time recruiting reporters and evaluators that rank and compile data on the nation's elite high school recruitsMore Info. Recruiting coordinator: Carl Lafferty Top recruit: JT Quinn, RHP (No. He isnt overpowering and his fastball mostly works in the upper 80s, but he has three solid pitches and advanced pitchability. He has a solid arsenal and earns praise for his pitchability and advanced approach on the mound. Mississippi and Georgia Tech round out the top five. (Minneapolis, MN), Joliet West He has a strong offensive skill set and the lefthanded batter has an easy swing, good approach and massive power potential. Pitchers: Lefthander Noah Samol (360) missed much of 2021 due to Tommy John surgery but came on strong over the last year. He has a compact lefthanded swing and good bat-to-ball skills, though he doesnt project for big power. He attacks hitters with a sinker-slider combination and is a good athlete on the mound. 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. OConnor has a big, strong build at 6-foot-5, 220 pounds. Position Rankings. His fastball sits around 90 mph, and he pairs it with a good slider. Together, they make a formidable 1-2 punch. Hes a good athlete with above-average speed and he has above-average power potential. He could step right into the lineup at LSU and could be the center fielder of the future. 1 overall pick Jackson Holliday, but the end result is a class that still ranks as the best in the Big 12. Shortstop Ely Kennel was one of the best prep players in Oregon and is an excellent athlete, who earned all-state honors as a quarterback in addition to his exploits on the diamond. He does a lot of things well on the diamond. Recruiting coordinator: Josh JordanTop recruit: Jaden Noot, RHP (No. 222). (Bloomfield Hills, MI), Fairfax Senior Gavin Guidry has two-way ability as a shortstop and righthander. Jackson Jaha, the son of former all-star John Jaha, has two-way potential as a third baseman and righthander. He has good pitchability to go with a fastball that gets into the low 90s and a sharp slider. Recruiting coordinator: Bryant Ward Top recruit: Roch Cholowsky, SS Overview: The Bruins have the Pac-12s top recruiting class and one that stacks up well with any in the nation. Ryan Ward has a simple lefthanded swing and good plate discipline. Arkansas tops the Baseball America 2023 recruiting class rankings as the fall signing period for the class of 2023 opens. Schaefer brings big upside on the mound and Tennessee has no shortage of intriguing position players in the class. Recruiting coordinator: Thomas Eager Top recruit: Aidan Keenan, RHP Overview: The Cardinal never bring in an expansive class but never fail to add impact talent. While the recruiting class rankings aren't finalized until the players . Lefthander JD Thompson is a bit undersized but has advanced pitchability and throws three pitches for strikes. Jared Thomas has made some big strides over the last year and brings an intriguing skill set to the lineup. (Roselle, NJ), Imhotep Institute (Bradenton, FL), Garfield Pompey and Myles Naylor bring dynamic, up-the-middle players to Lubbock. (Oklahoma City, OK), IMG Academy The Formula; where c is a specific team's total number of commits and R n is the 247Sports Composite Rating of the nth-best commit times 100.; Explanation; In order to create the most comprehensive Team Recruiting Ranking without any notion of bias, 247Sports Team Recruiting Ranking is solely based on the 247Sports Composite Rating. Outfielder DeAmez Ross has quick hands and a good approach at the plate, consistently spraying line drives. Shortstop Jimmy Nati, an Australian native, has a physical build and solid all-around tools. 2023 ESPN Fullbacks. (Waukee, IA), Southern California Academy 85) Overview: Oregon State in 2021 brought its highest-ranked recruiting class (No. He throws a lot of strikes and as he adds strength, he could make a big jump. Hes made strides over the last year and offers still more upside. His fastball works around 90 mph, and he pairs it with a good breaking ball. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports, Minnesota head football coach P.J. Hes a steady defender, has above-average speed and a simple righthanded swing that has helped him build a long track record of success. His fastball sits in the low 90s, touching 95 mph, and he mixes in a good changeup and curveball, and he fills up the zone with all three. 18. The y-axis in this graph represents the percentage weight of the score that gets applied to an overall team ranking. His fastball reaches 95 mphthough typically sits lowerand he pairs it with a hard slider. His glove is ahead of his bat, but hes a switch-hitter with upside. Hes a good athlete and has the defensive skills to play up the middle. Righthander Gage Wood has a low-90s fastball and good feel for spinning his breaking ball. His fastball sits around 90 mph, and he has feel for both his changeup and curveball. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports, Georgia football coach Kirby Smart during the the national championship celebration at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022.News Joshua L Jones, Sep 25, 2021; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Chris Tyree (25) returns a kick for a touchdown during the second half against the Wisconsin Badgers at Soldier Field. He has room to fill out his 6-foot-4 frame, portending even more power potential in time. (Madison, MS), Thornlea Secondary School 182). Recruiting coordinator: J-Bob Thomas Top recruit: TJ Pompey, SS Overview: The Red Raiders loaded up on projectable, athletic position players in this class. Though hes a righthanded hitter, his size invites comparisons to Joe Mauer and while catchers of that size are rare in the big leagues, hell get the chance to handle the position at LSU. (Bixby, OK), John Marshall Lefthander Michael Benzor has flown under the radar but has a projectable build and a promising three-pitch mix that could make him the sleeper of the class. He can play anywhere on the infield, with second base perhaps as his most natural profile, but he has enough athleticism to give him a chance to stay at shortstop. (Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports), Jul 14, 2022; Arlington, TX, USA; A view of the Kansas State Wildcats helmet logo during the Big 12 Media Day at AT&T Stadium. The 247Sports Composite is a proprietary algorithm that compiles rankings and ratings listed in the public domain by the major media recruiting services, creating the industry's most comprehensive and unbiased prospect and team rankings. Defensively, he has smooth actions and good arm strength, giving him the tools to play up the middle. With Trey Faltine moving on to pro ball, Flores is positioned to succeed him at shortstop in Austin. Recruiting coordinator: Thomas Eager Top recruit: Malcolm Moore, C (No. Hitters: Shortstop James Smith (283) has elite speed and a lot of physical projection in his 6-foot-4, 177-pound frame. Pitchers: Lefthander Chase Hoover (163) has an easy delivery, a projectable build and started to make a jump this springall signs that portend to further development in college. Outfielder Korbyn Dickerson (188) was a 20th-round pick of the Twins, but the Louisville native chose to uphold his commitment to his hometown school. Recruiting coordinator: Rich Dorman and Ryan GipsonTop recruit:Gavin Turley, OF (No. Catcher Santiago Ordonez stands out for his defense and strong arm behind the plate. Recruiting coordinator: J-Bob Thomas Top recruit: Jeric Curtis, OF (No. Catcher Karson Bowen has a long track record both in high school and with USA Baseball. (Plano, TX), Wasatch Academy Catcher Luke Heyman (234) was in the mix as the best catcher in the prep class. 2023 ESPN Cornerbacks. Outfielder Colby Backus, a junior college transfer, is big and physical at 6-foot-5, 220 pounds. He has promising bat speed and raw power and he is still just getting to his offensive potential. Listed at 6-foot-7, 230 pounds, he has some projection left but already runs his fastball up to 96 mph, but this spring more typically threw the pitch around 90. JC to the national championship and was named pitcher of the tournament. If he continues on his current trajectory, he offers big upside. Position Rankings. Hes still a bit raw on the diamond but has impressive tools. Recruiting coordinator: Nate Thompson Top recruit: Mason Neville, OF (No. His size (5-foot-9, 190 pounds) may keep him off pro radars this spring, but he has a track record of success and will be able to handle the high-powered Seminoles pitching staff. The Jayhawks, members of the Big 12 Conference, play their home games at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kansas. 2023 ESPN Defensive tackles. Righthander Dylan Eskew, who began his college career at Miami before transferring to Chipola (Fla.) JC and now South Carolina, has the combination of stuff and track record to step right into a significant role for the Gamecocks. Infielder Harold Coll is coming off a strong season at San Jacinto (Texas) JC, where he hit 10 home runs and stole 15 bases. All rights reserved. Righthander Lucas Davenport attacks hitters with a good fastball-slider combination and can touch 94 mph. Righthander Aiden Jimenez, whose father Jason pitched in the big leagues, has a big 6-foot-4, 205-pound frame and throws a power sinker. He offers a lot of upside and a promising three-pitch arsenal. His advanced pitchability should help him quickly take on an important role for the Hurricanes. As a switch-pitcher, Jurrangelo Cijntje (259) is an ultra-rare prospect. He has power stuff as a righthander, running his fastball up to 96 mph to go with a power breaking ball. Teams CBS Sports (Richmond, VA), Brother Rice He fits as a corner outfielder or first baseman and can fill a role similar to what Jake Thompson did in recent seasons. His delivery has some effort to it, but his power stuff gives him a chance to make an early impact for the Ducks. Tyler Albright is a plus runner and profiles in center field, where he might remind Duke fans of Jimmy Herron. The switch-hitter is coming off a solid summer in the Alaska League and has a disciplined approach at the plate. Overview: Texas had a veteran-laden roster in 2022 and lost several players to the draft and graduation. Lefthander Greg Farone this spring helped Herkimer (N.Y.) JC win the Division III Junior College World Series. He throws from a lower, three-quarters slot and can run his fastball into the low 90s. His fastball sits in the low 90s and he pairs it with a good slider. (Arlington, TX), Modesto Christian 3 in 2017. Righthander Tyson Hardin, a junior college transfer, converted to pitching two years ago but has already shown lots of promise and athleticism on the mound. Hes a strong defender, has a good understanding of the game and a solid arm. He pounds the strike zone and his fastball reaches 91 mph on the mound, while hes also a very good defender up the middle. Recruiting coordinator: Eric SniderTop recruit: Gavin Kilen, SS (No. Fleck waves to the University of Iowa Childrens Hospital after the first quarter against Iowa during the NCAA Big 10 conference football game on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.20211113 Iowavsminn, Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell, left, gives a thumbs up heading into a timeout during a NCAA college football game in the Cheez-It Bowl against Clemson, Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla.211228 Cheez It Bowl Extras 029 Jpg, Jul 21, 2022; Charlotte, NC, USA; Duke head coach Mike Elko talks to the media during the second day of ACC Media Days at the Westin Hotel in Charlotte, NC. Infielder Stanley Tucker (329) was a big riser this spring thanks to a monster season at New Mexico JC. He pairs it with a promising slider and changeup that gives him plenty of upside. 1 class in the more than 20 years of the BA rankings. Lefthanders Will Martin and Graham Yntema, both junior college transfers, are tough on lefthanded hitters thanks to their fastball-breaking ball combinations. His fastball gets into the mid 90s and his slider is a hard, biting offering. Hes an above-average runner and is a solid defender who figures to step in on the left side of the infield. Hes big and physical with a strong arm behind the plate. His fastball sits in the low 90s, touching 95 mph, and he pairs it with a big curveball and a changeup. Righthander Zach Zedalis started his college career at North Carolina Central, before that program was shuttered. Mississippi State Bulldogs head coach Mike Leach looks on during the final minute of the game as Auburn Tigers take on Mississippi State Bulldogs at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. The class is deepest among position players, but it has no shortage of impact pitchers as well. (Temecula, CA), San Marcos Hes made strides offensively and shows good contact skills at the plate. In order to create the most comprehensive Team Recruiting Ranking without any notion of bias, 247Sports Team Recruiting Ranking is solely based on the 247Sports Rating. Infielder Andrew Walters has a long track record of performing on big stages. 1 class in the 23-year history of the rankings and their first since 2018. He has a good approach at the plate and uses his plus speed well on the bases. All rights reserved. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports, Cincinnati Bearcats head coach Luke Fickell looks onto the field after Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback Desmond Ridder (9), left, fumbled in the fourth quarter during an NCAA football game against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati. His tool set plays well at the top of the lineup and he could play anywhere up the middle of the diamond. (Houston, TX), Olympia Hes a steady defender with good arm strength. Overview: Stanfords class is small, but it held together through the draft. (Glen Head, NY), Harvard Westlake He is an excellent defender at first base and has enough athleticism to give him a chance as a corner outfielder. This class isnt as highly rated, but the Ducks are showing no signs of slowing down on the trail and in Meyer may have the top prep pitcher in the country committed. Lefthander Andrew Healy was seen as a top-10 round talent but formally opted out of the draft after an injury sidelined him nearly the whole spring. Hes a good athlete, receives well and has solid arm strength, all tools that play well behind the plate. Righthander Jordan Vera has a physical build at 6-foot-1, 200 pounds and has premium stuff. He also is a good hitter and could see action as a two-way player for the Cavs. His fastball sits in the low 90s and he has an athletic, up-tempo delivery. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Kurland has a long track record of hitting and the righthanded hitter has some pop in his bat. Copyright 2023 Baseball America Enterprises. Ohio State is the current Big Ten leader in the clubhouse, as the Buckeyes made their way into the top five of the recent 247Sports recruiting rankings update. (Santa Monica, CA), St. Frances Academy (Stevenson Ranch, CA), East St. Louis Pitchers: Holcombe is physically imposing at 6-foot-7, 225 pounds and has a big arm to match. Recruiting coordinator: Mike Baxter Top recruit: Andrew Dutkanych, RHP Overview: Vanderbilt had the No. The result is that even after losing five commits on the first day of the draft, LSU still brings in more players ranked as top-500 draft prospects than any other school. 7 South Carolina 115.53. If he develops more power as he physically matures, he should offer strong upside. Lefthander Taber Fast has a projectable build at 6-foot-2, 192 pounds and has good feel on the mound. Lefthander Alex Walsh has a projectable build and throws his fastball around 90 mph now. He fills up the strike zone, has good feel for his changeup and his fastball plays up thanks to its riding life. (Studio City, CA), Riverview Listed at 6-foot-6, 170 pounds, he has a lot of projection and already runs his fastball into the low 90s to go with a good changeup. Click here to get started. While the recruiting class rankings arent finalized until the players arrive on class next fall, Arkansas now has the inside track for its first No. Ryan Ball started his college career at Cal State Northridge before transferring to Central Arizona JC, where he this spring helped the Vaqueros win the national championship. Outfielders Mic Paul and Zeb Ruddell have promising lefthanded swings. He has an exciting fastball-curveball combination and can run his fastball into the low 90s. (Flushing, NY), Villages Charter School Pitchers: Righthander Ben Barrett has two-way potential, bringing power both on the mound and at the plate. Stone Blanton is a powerful outfielder with two-sport ability. His fastball reaches 96 mph, and he flashes a sharp slider. He will need to polish some rough edges defensively, but Louisvilles developmental track record with catchers is strong and he has raw tools to hone. (Gladstone, NJ), Perry Catcher Carter Wright is a solid defender behind the plate and infielder Caden Green has good defensive actions and a solid righthanded swing. He has an exciting combination of plus raw power and speed, which plays well both on the bases and in center field. @247recruiting. Even if he does end up changing positions, his offensive ability will play well and he has a middle-of-the-order profile. The Horned Frogs got a boost when Silva formally opted out of the draft, but the class also has solid depth. He pairs it with a promising breaking ball and is a good athlete. Lefthander Griffin Herring stands out for his pitchability and throws a lot of strikes with his three-pitch arsenal. Recruiting coordinator: Bryant Gaines Top recruit: Walker Jenkins, OF Overview: UNC has a bigger class in preparation for losing several players to the draft and graduation following the 2023 season. Its headlined by Smith, the highest rated player in the draft not to sign, and the new coaching staff buttressed it with a few players who were previously committed to them at Michigan. (Castaic, CA), Jesuit (Shrewsbury, MA), Totino-Grace On the mound, his fastball gets up to 90 mph and he pairs it with a good slider. On the mound, his fastball gets up to 90 mph and he pairs it with a good slider. Righthander Calvin Marley has a strong build at 6-foot-4, 240 pounds. Conference will begin in December 2022 and concludes March 1-5, 2023, with the 2023 ACC men's basketball tournament at the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina. 2023 Recruit Football Team Rankings Last updated on 02/27/23 at 7:22 PM CST 2023 Football Recruit Class Calculator The Chase for the Recruiting Champion powered by 247Sports Composite ALL ACC. Auburn also brings in a pair of junior college transfers who will give the Tigers more depth up the middle. He attacks hitters with a good fastball-slider combination, and he can get swings and misses, though he does need to refine his control. Catcher JD Gregson, a junior college transfer, stands out for his defense behind the plate. (Trophy Club, TX), Simeon The definitive source for all Rivals news. The lefthanded hitter has a good approach at the plate and could add more impactful power as he physically matures. Catcher Ethan Frey (499) gives the class even more depth behind the plate, though he also has the athleticism to play the outfield or first base. Recruiting coordinator: Chuck JerolomanTop recruit: Cade Kurland, SS. He can run his fastball into the low 90s and throws a lot of strikes with four pitches. Georgia Tech saw nine players move on to pro ball from last years team, leaving plenty of room for the newcomers to make an impact. 219). His fastball works in the upper 80s and he pairs it with a good slider, making for a tough at-bat. Righthander, is a good athlete who stands out for his pitchability. Hes played mostly third base in high school and might be able to stay at the position, but his bat would still profile if he moves to an outfield corner or first base. He can do a little bit of everything on the diamond. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports, Nov 27, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Northwestern Wildcats mascot Willie the Wildcat performs during a game against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium. His fastball sits around 90 mph, and he has a good feel for his curveball and changeup. His fastball works in the upper 80s and he throws a lot of strikes, with more gains to come as he fills out his 6-foot-4 frame. 1 - 50. 125). You can see that the area under the curve gets smaller both as the rating for a commit decreases and as the number of total commits for a school increases. Outfielder Max Belyeu (167) has big offensive upside thanks to his smooth lefthanded swing and power potential. Listed at 6-foot-7, 210 pounds, righthander Gabe Davis (199) has a lanky, athletic build and plenty of upside. Wisconsin coach Paul Chryst instructs players during a game against Nebraska at Camp Randall Stadium on Nov. 20, 2021. Points Earned. Jay Murdock and Hollis Porter both have similar profiles as powerful lefthanded sluggers. Outfielder Vincent Fattore has a fast, whippy lefthanded swing. He has a quick lefthanded swing and makes a lot of contact, while also showing some power potential. He has a quick righthanded swing and his infield actions play well up the middle. Recruiting coordinator: Chuck Jeroloman Top recruit: Cade Kurland, SS Overview: Florida consistently recruits at a high level and this class is another example of that, as the Gators bring in a lot of premium talent. (Middle Village, NY), Compass Prep Shortstop Travis Sanders was drafted in the 14th round by the Red Sox but upheld his college commitment. His fastball sits around 90 mph, and he has good feel for his changeup. (Philadelphia, PA), Camden (Beaumont, TX), Legacy Early College Petty this summer pitched in the West Coast League and could quickly carve out a role in Lubbock. His fastball gets up to 91 mph and he mixes in a promising breaking ball. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports, Dec 29, 2021; New York, NY, USA; Maryland Terrapins quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa (3) runs the ball as Virginia Tech Hokies linebacker Dax Hollifield (4) pursues during the second half of the 2021 Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium. Lefthander Ben Abeldt fits a similar profile with a lean, 6-foot-3 frame and a promising three-pitch mix. Tallon throws his fastball in the upper 80s and pairs it with a sweeping slider, while Proksch has a good changeup to go with his deceptive fastball. Second baseman Rikuu Nishida, a junior college transfer, is coming off a breakout summer in the Cape Cod League, where he was an all-star. Righthander Cody Adcock, a junior college transfer, has a low-90s fastball and pairs it with a powerful curveball. He has a big build at 6-foot-5, 225 pounds and attacks hitters with a fastball-curveball combination. 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