re: Arkansas Baseball 2024 (and beyond) Recruiting Thread

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Class of 2023 HS Top 500 National Rankings

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46 Ryder Helfrick
6-1 200 R/R C Discovery Bay, CA Arkansas Clayton Valley Alpha Prime 2023
Alpha Prime 23
Loud contact seemingly every time he steps in the box, 6 HR's in PG tournaments in 2021, 2022 AA Classic MVP, stands out defensively, too.

51 Gabe Gaeckle
5-11 185 R/R RHP Aptos, CA Arkansas Rd 20 by Reds (2023) Aptos Alpha Prime 2023
Alpha Prime 2023
Ultra fast arm with two plus pitches, fastball works in the mid-90's, hammer curveball with 3,000+ spin rates.

57 Hunter Dietz
6-6 230 R/L LHP Trinity, FL Arkansas Calvary Christian Top Tier Roos American
Calvary Christian
Big southpaw with a very smooth delivery, spots a fastball up to 94 mph to go with a SL/Chg combination, PG All-American.

58 Adam Hachman
6-5 210 L/L LHP Wentzville, MO Arkansas Timberland USA Prime National
Usa Prime 17u National
Ultra-projectable frame. fast arm & already up to 95 mph w/ low effort release; flashes tight/late biting curveball too

70 Nolan Souza
6-2 205 L/R SS Honolulu, HI Arkansas Punahou 3n2 Sticks Brewster
Alpha Prime 23
Best prospect from Hawaii in many years, hit .471 with 9 walks at WWBA 16U, middle of the field athleticism

87 Tucker Holland
6-5 240 R/L LHP Burlington, NC Arkansas The Burlington School Canes National 17u
Canes National/NY Mets Scout Team
Physical LHP with a fastball up to 94 mph and a pair of solid breaking balls, All-Tournament at WWBA World Championships/World Junior Championships this fall

90 Ty Waid
6-2 210 R/R C Texarkana, AR Arkansas Arkansas Arkansas Sticks

246 Jack Smith
6-3 215 L/L LHP Moulton, AL Arkansas Hartselle Excel

272 Jonah Conradt
6-3 175 R/R RHP Greenville, WI Arkansas P27 Academy Canes National

276 Diego Ramos
6-3 180 S/R RHP Vian, OK Arkansas Vian Sandlot Glad 17u

333 Kade Smith
6-0 195 R/R 3B Searcy, AR Arkansas Harding Academy 3n2 Sticks Brewster/Chicago White Sox Scout Team
Midland Redskins

409 Colin Fisher
6-0 190 L/L LHP Noble, OK Arkansas Noble Premier OKC Athletics 14U - Haddox
MVP 18U

414 Tate McGuire
6-3 205 R/R RHP Kansas City, MO Arkansas Liberty North Royals Scout Team 17U
Royals Scout Team 2023

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26 | 70 Nolan Souza
6-2 205 L/R SS Honolulu, HI Arkansas Punahou 3n2 Sticks Brewster
Alpha Prime 23
Best prospect from Hawaii in many years, hit .471 with 9 walks at WWBA 16U, middle of the field athleticism

27 | 71 Zane Adams
6-4 180 L/L LHP Porter, TX Alabama Porter USA PRIME NATIONAL & Banditos Scout
Banditos 16u Houston
Big increase in velocity over the last year, now 90-94 mph with a big breaking upper 70's curveball and nice low 80's change, PG All-American.

28 | 72 Antonio Jimenez
6-2 190 S/R SS Miami Lakes, FL Miami Archbishop McCarthy Florida Legends 18u
Archbishop McCarthy Mavericks
Outstanding defensive tools, smooth and fluid actions, big arm strength, PG record 100 mph at PG National. Switch-hitter at the plate.

29 | 73 Chance Mako
6-6 190 R/R RHP Salisbury, NC North Carolina State East Rowan South Charlotte Panthers
South Charlotte Panthers 2023
Outstanding physical projection, arsenal already stands out; up to 92 mph at WWBA WC, MVPitcher at 2021 WWBA World Underclass

30 | 75 Zion Rose
6-1 210 R/R C Chicago, IL Louisville IMG Academy East Coast Sox
IMG Academy Ascenders
Outstanding combination of speed and power, especially on a catcher, 6.44 runner. Full resume of 13U Festival/14U Festival/PG All-American.

31 | 76 Landon Stripling
6-0 195 L/R 2B Lawrenceville, GA Texas Tech Parkview TG DiamondBacks Scout
TG DBacks Scout Team

32 | 77 Andrew Duncan
6-1 190 R/R OF Dunedin, FL Florida State Rd 19 by Astros (2023) A3 Academy Tbt swarm southeast blue
A3 Academy National
Highest level defensive outfielder, 6.23 speed with a 95 mph throwing arm, .500 at WWBA 17U, .714-1-3 with 9 R at PG HS Showdown.

33 | 78 Ashton Larson
6-2 195 L/L OF Overland Park, KS Louisiana State Rd 20 by Twins (2023) St. Thomas Aquinas USA Prime National 2023
USA Prime National
Smooth lefthanded stroke & continues to added physical strength; solid bat-to-ball skills, works to all fields w/ some carry.

34 | 79 Griffin Graves
5-10 185 L/L LHP Jackson, TN Auburn Trinity Christian Academy Team Georgia 17U National
Team Georgia National/5 Star
Small bodied lefty with big stuff, 4-pitch mix with a 91-94 fastball and two swing/miss breaking balls, 18 K's in 8 IP at WWBA 17U.

35 | 81 Macon Winslow
6-0 200 R/R C Hertford, NC Duke Pro5 Baseball Academy Canes National 17U 2023
Canes National/NY Mets Scout Team
Outstanding defensive catcher, stood out behind the plate at the AA Classic, big home run at PG National highlighted offensive potential.

36 | 82 TJ Pompey
6-4 185 R/R SS Coppell, TX Texas Tech Coppell Dallas Tigers
Dallas Tigers 17u Beavan
Long and lean build really projects, potential to be an elite level defender at SS, future strength gains will determine offensive ceiling.

37 | 83 Justin Best
6-4 201 L/R OF Cornelius, NC Florida State Combine Academy Phillies Scout Team
Combine Academy Goats
Projectable left-handed swing that creates good lift. Exciting young hitter that performs, hit .545 in Jupiter, PG All-American

38 | 84 Cal Randall
6-4 200 R/R RHP Discovery Bay, CA UCLA De La Salle Canes National 17u
Canes National/NY Mets Scout Team
Electric arm speed on the mound, ball jumps & already up to 95 mph w/ serious life to the fastball from an extended slot

39 | 85 Lee Ellis
5-11 163 R/R SS White Plains, MD South Carolina Pro5 Baseball Academy FTB Pillies Scout Team
FTB/Philadelphia Phillies ST 2023
Quick twitch athlete with 6.41 speed, pure middle infield actions defensively, big 96 mph arm strength.

40 | 86 Dean West
5-9 170 L/R OF Woodland Hills, CA UCLA Notre Dame San Diego Show
San Diego Show
Full of quick-twitch muscle; short and compact stroke from left side, handles the barrel well; covers plenty of ground in outfield, very aggressive baserunner

41 | 87 Tucker Holland
6-5 240 R/L LHP Burlington, NC Arkansas The Burlington School Canes National 17u
Canes National/NY Mets Scout Team
Physical LHP with a fastball up to 94 mph and a pair of solid breaking balls, All-Tournament at WWBA World Championships/World Junior Championships this fall

42 | 89 Luke McNeillie
6-3 165 L/R RHP Milton, GA Florida Milton Georgia Bombers
TG DBacks Scout Team
Three-pitch starter profile with lots of projection remaining, up to 93 mph with a plus change up, high level performer.

43 | 90 Ty Waid
6-2 210 R/R C Texarkana, AR Arkansas Arkansas Arkansas Sticks
Midland Redskins

44 | 91 Kyle Johnson
6-1 205 R/L OF Leesburg, VA Duke Riverside Dirtbags National
Dirtbags

45 | 92 Wesley Mendes
6-1 190 R/L LHP Tampa, FL Mississippi Tampa Jesuit Top Tier Roos American 2023
Top Tier 5 Star Roos Mafia
Nice two-way potential; loose. & easy arm action on mound, angle to fastball; handles barrel and generates whip.

46 | 93 Zach Wadas
6-4 200 L/L 1B Phoenix, AZ TCU Hamilton Canes National
Canes National/Ny Mets Scout Team
14U National Showcase standout, homer at PG National, left-handed power growing every year with more to come. Very good defensively as well.

47 | 94 Cal Fisher
5-11 190 R/R SS Deerfield, WI Florida State Deerfield GRB Rays
Cincinnati Reds Scout Team
Really big showing at the Class of 2023 AA Games. Good barrel skills and can impact the game on both sides of the ball.

48 | 95 Justin Lee
6-4 200 R/R RHP Los Angeles, CA UCLA Notre Dame GBG National
GBG Navy 2023
Electric low mileage arm up to 95 mph, split finger has a chance to be a plus pitch, good slider, PG All-American.

49 | 97 Matthew Dallas
6-5 180 L/L LHP Arlington, TN Tennessee Briarcrest Christian East Coast Sox
Wow Factor Mid-South Colts
Very projectable athlete, big velo gain from 2021 to 2022, now up to 92 mph with a quality four-pitch mix, strike thrower with feel.

50 | 98 Christian Rodriguez
6-0 198 R/R RHP Coral Springs, FL Florida Marjory Stoneman Douglas Canes National
Original Florida Pokers 2024
13U/14U Festival participant, excellent two-way potential moving forward; up to 95 mph on the bump w/ feel for CB; loose righthanded swing

51 | 99 Alex Sosa
6-1 195 L/R C Viera, FL North Carolina State Viera Orlando Scorpions / SF Giants Scout Team
Scorpions/Giants Scout Team

52 | 100 Cade Sorrell
6-3 200 L/L OF Highland Village, TX Texas A&M Marcus UBC National

Top 500's
LHP Jack Smith
RHP Jonah Conradt
RHP Diego Ramos
3B Kade Smith
LHP Colin Fisher
RHP Tate McGuire

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300 Daniel Cuvet H 3B R-R ESB Academy Fort Lauderdale FL Miami
304 Ethan Mendoza H SS R-R Southlake Carroll Bedford TX Arizona State
305 Cameron Leary C 1B L-L Boston College Bethpage NY
306 Ryland Zaborowski C 3B R-R Miami (OH) Gilbert AZ
307 Tate McGuire H RHP R-R Liberty North Kansas City MO Arkansas
308 Landon Stripling H 2B L-R Parkview Lawrenceville GA Texas Tech
309 Sebastian Gongora C LHP L-L Wright State Dayton OH
310 Chase Meyer H RHP R-R Combine Academy Lincolnton NC West Virginia
311 Sam Antonacci J SS L-R Heartland Springfield IL Coastal Carolina
314 Tristan Dietrich H LHP L-L Owen J. Roberts Phoenixville PA Florida International
316 Ashton Larson H OF/1B L-L St. Thomas Aquinas Overland Park KS Louisiana State
317 Bradke Lohry J SS R-R College of Central Florida Trinity FL Tennessee
319 Corey Collins C C L-R Georgia Suwanee GA
324 Ryan Targac C OF/DH S-R Texas A&M Hallettsville TX
325 Ben Peterson C RHP R-R North Carolina Cary NC
326 Duce Robinson H OF R-R Pinnacle Phoenix AZ Southern California
328 Kade Anderson H LHP L-L St. Paul's Madisonville LA Louisiana State
330 Ethan Bates C RHP/IF L-R Louisiana Tech Hot Springs AR
331 Jarren Purify H SS R-R University Liggett Detroit MI Clemson
336 Wesley Mendes H LHP/OF R-L Tampa Jesuit Tampa FL Ole Miss
337 Connor Mattison H RHP R-R Canyon View Goodyear AZ Grand Canyon
338 Shea Wendt H RHP R-R Blair Blair NE Creighton
340 Christian Little C RHP R-R LSU St. Louis MO
343 TJ Pompey H SS R-R Coppell Coppell TX Texas Tech
345 Drew Erdmann H RHP R-R Walsh Jesuit Hudson OH Cincinnati
346 Kollin Ritchie H 3B L-R Atoka Atoka OK Oklahoma State
347 James McCoy* C 3B S-R Kentucky Dunwoody GA
349 Lee Ellis H SS R-R Pro 5 Baseball Academy White Plains MD South Carolina
350 Gavin Adams J RHP R-R Indian River State Boynton Beach FL Florida State
352 Matt Evans H OF L-R Glendale Tillonsburg ON Nebraska
353 Colby Martin C RHP R-R Shenandoah Lititz PA
355 Ariel Antigua H SS R-R Trinity Christian Academy Lake Worth FL Tennessee
356 Haiden Leffew H LHP R-L South Rowan Kannapolis NC Wake Forest
357 Blake Wright C IF R-R Clemson Belleair FL
358 Bristol Carter H OF R-R Northwest Guilford Oak Ridge NC East Carolina
359 Evan Sleight C OF L-R Rutgers Framingham MA
360 Carl Schmidt H SS/2B R-R Marin Catholic Petaluma CA Texas A&M
362 Ryan Hagenow C RHP R-R Kentucky Knoxville TN
365 Trey Beard H LHP L-L Dunedin Dunedin FL Florida Atlantic
368 Cade Belyeu H OF L-R Auburn Auburn AL Auburn
370 Cameron Kim H SS/3B R-R Norco Jurupa Valley CA UCLA
371 Eddie Saldivar* C 2B L-R Long Beach State Clovis CA
372 Parker Picot H OF R-R Rochester Adams Rochester Hills MI Alabama
373 Cal Fisher H SS R-R Deerfield Deerfield WI Florida State
375 Griffin Graves H LHP L-L Trinity Christian Academy Jackson TN Auburn
377 Derek Schaefer H RHP R-R Cactus Shadows Phoenix AZ Tennessee
379 Shane Lewis C OF S-R Troy Vicksburg MS
382 Carson Dorsey J LHP L-L Gulf Coast State Panama City Beach FL Florida State
383 Hunter Fitz-Gerald C 1B L-R Old Dominion Margate FL
384 Landon Wallace C OF R-R West Virginia Roseville CA
385 Porter Buursema H RHP R-R Blessed Trinity Woodstock GA Georgia Southern
386 Jasen Oliver H SS/RHP R-R Orchard Lake St. Mary's Almont MI Indiana
388 Keaton Anthony C OF/RHP R-R Iowa Hoschton GA
391 Cody New H LHP L-L Hesperia Christian Hesperia CA California Baptist
393 Luke Scherrer H C R-R Yucaipa Yucaipa CA Cal Poly
397 Aaron Combs C RHP R-R Tennessee Bradenton FL
400 Dean Curley H SS R-R Northview La Verne CA Tennessee
406 Colin Barczi H C R-R Naperville Central Naperville IL Vanderbilt
410 Slade Wilks C OF L-R Southern Miss Columbia MS
411 Fidel Ulloa J RHP R-R San Joaquin Delta Lodi CA Louisiana State
412 Francesco Capocci H RHP R-R Denmark Cumming GA North Carolina
415 Parker Burgess H RHP R-R TNXL Academy Douro-Dummer ON Illinois
420 Chris Veach C RHP R-R South Carolina Chapin SC
421 Avery Ortiz H SS R-R Union Tulsa OK Oklahoma State
422 Drew Brutcher C OF L-L South Florida Lakeland FL
423 Trenton Lyons H C/3B S-R Christian Brothers Memphis TN Ole Miss
425 Colin Summerhill C C/1B R-R Northern Illinois Chicago IL
426 Alex Kranzler H RHP R-R Northern Valley Regional Norwood NJ Vanderbilt
428 Camden Sos H 3B R-R Granite Hills Alpine CA TCU
429 Luca Reyes H OF L-L Bergen Catholic Teaneck NJ Miami
430 Ty Waid H C/1B R-R Arkansas Texarkana AR Arkansas
431 Dean West H OF L-R Notre Dame Woodland Hills CA UCLA
432 Riley Jackson H C/1B R-R Eau Gallie Melbourne FL Florida State
434 Brody DeLamielleure H OF R-R Bartram Trail St. John's FL Florida State
437 Nolan Stevens H 1B/LHP L-L Franklin Elk Grove CA Mississippi State
438 Edward Phelps III H 3B R-R Georgia Premier Academy Kennesaw GA Georgia
441 Macon Winslow H C R-R Pro 5 Baseball Academy Hertford NC Duke
442 Drew Titsworth H RHP R-R Frankenmuth Frankenmuth MI Clemson
445 Kurtis Byrne C C R-R TCU Chesterfield MO
446 Gavin Casas C 1B R-R South Carolina Pembroke Pines FL
448 James DeCremer III H RHP R-R Brophy College Preparatory Scottsdale AZ Oregon State
449 Greg Farone C LHP L-L Louisville Schenectady NY
450 Gavin Gallaher H MIF R-R Pro 5 Baseball Academy Apex NC North Carolina
451 Brendan Girton C RHP R-R Texas Tech Gage OK
452 Luke Llewellyn C RHP R-R Iowa Urbandale IA
453 Ty Bothwell C LHP L-L Indiana Hebron IN
457 Xavier Casserilla J 3B R-R Seminole State Haslet TX Oklahoma State
459 Tyler Ruhl C RHP R-R Kansas State Omaha NE
460 Jackson Soucie J LHP L-L Wabash Valley Cambridge ON
461 Jack Bulger C OF/C R-R Vanderbilt Bowie MD
463 Quinn Larson H RHP R-R Gilroy Gilroy CA California
464 Rylan Charles C OF L-L UNLV Reno NV
465 Aidan Haugh J RHP R-R Fayetteville Tech Wendell NC North Carolina
466 Miller Green H LHP/1B L-L Lipscomb Academy Nashville TN Vanderbilt
467 Cal Randall H RHP R-R De La Salle Discovery Bay CA UCLA
468 Kyle Booker C OF L-R Tennessee Southaven MS
470 Will Christophersen C RHP R-R Iowa Bettendorf IA
472 Derrick Tarpley Jr. H OF R-R Brownsville Area Brownsville PA Youngstown State
473 Josh Pyne* C 3B R-R Indiana Bloomfield IL
474 Chase Grillo C RHP R-R Washington State Kennewick WA
476 Charles Davalan H OF L-R TNXL Academy St-Bruno-de-Montarville QC Florida Gulf Coast
479 Brandon Decker C RHP R-R Oakland Farmington Hills MI
481 Brynner Waiolama H RHP R-R North Torrance Torrance CA Hawaii
482 Justin Best H OF L-R Combine Academy Cornelius NC Florida State
483 Tommy Roldan H LHP/1B L-L Georgetown Preparatory Poolesville MD Virginia
484 Jack Cropper H RHP R-R Norwood Norwood MA Northeastern
485 James Hays H RHP L-R The Westfield Schools Hawkinsville GA Georgia
486 Breck Eichelberger C RHP R-R Abilene Christian Ivins UT
487 Jaxon Jelkin J RHP R-R South Mountain Omaha NE Houston
488 Tucker Holland H LHP R-L The Burlington School Burlington NC Arkansas
489 Fernando Gonzalez C C R-R Georgia Acworth GA
491 Jack Dragum C SS R-R Charlotte Mechanicsville VA
493 Mason Bixby H RHP R-R Johnson San Antonio TX TCU
494 Marcus Romero H OF R-R Legacy Brighton CO Dayton / South Mountain CC
495 Jake Bimbi C LHP L-L Tennessee Crystal Lake IL
496 Jaxon Huffman H RHP R-R Mona Shores Muskegon MI Michigan State
497 Hayden Morris H RHP R/R Oak Ridge Conroe TX Texas
500 Sam Harris H 1B/OF L-L Urbandale Urbandale IA Duke

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Drafted 20th, #605 - Did not sign
42 Cameron Johnson IMG Academy (FL) USA P L/L HS SR
6' 5" 240lbs
DOB:01/11/05

44 Roch Cholowsky Hamilton HS (AZ) USA SS R/R HS SR
6' 2" 193lbs
DOB:04/05/05

70 Trent Caraway JSerra Catholic HS (CA) USA SS R/R HS SR
6' 2" 205lbs
DOB:03/29/04

73 Zane Adams Porter HS (TX) USA P L/L HS SR
6' 4" 183lbs
DOB:05/13/04

75 Will Gasparino Harvard-Westlake HS (CA) USA OF R/R HS SR
6' 6" 205lbs
DOB:12/10/04

Drafted 18th, #541 - Did not sign
76 Tanner Witt Texas (TX) USA P R/R 4YR JR
6' 5" 225lbs
DOB:07/11/02

79 Caden Sorrell Marcus HS (TX) USA OF L/L HS SR
6' 3" 195lbs
DOB:03/07/05

80 Joey Volchko Redwood HS (CA) USA P R/R HS SR
6' 4" 210lbs
DOB:06/21/05

85 Liam Peterson Calvary Christian HS (FL) USA P R/R HS SR
6' 5" 200lbs
DOB:06/10/05

Drafted 16th, #471 - Did not sign
93 Jake Brown Sulphur HS (LA) USA P L/L HS SR
6' 2" 180lbs
DOB:01/12/05

99 Grant Gray Norco HS (CA) USA OF R/R HS SR
6' 4" 185lbs
DOB:05/23/04

104 Drew Burress Houston County HS (GA) USA OF R/R HS SR
5' 9" 175lbs
DOB:12/05/04

105 Steven Milam Cetennial HS (NM) USA SS S/R HS SR
5' 8" 165lbs
DOB:08/10/04

106 Ethan McElvain Nolensville HS (TN) USA P S/L HS SR
6' 4" 215lbs
DOB:10/01/04

Drafted 19th, #555 - Did not sign
107 James Ellwanger Magnolia West HS (TX) USA P R/R HS SR
6' 5" 195lbs
DOB:05/15/04

109 Luke McNeillie Milton HS (GA) USA P L/R HS SR
6' 2" 167lbs
DOB:03/17/05

111 Dylan Cupp Cedartown HS (GA) USA SS R/R HS SR
6' 2" 180lbs
DOB:09/02/04

125 Alex Sosa Viera HS (FL) USA C L/R HS SR
6' 1" 190lbs
DOB:11/04/04

128 Justin Lee Notre Dame HS (CA) USA P R/R HS SR
6' 3" 200lbs
DOB:05/22/05

131 Parker Detmers Glenwood HS (IL) USA P R/R HS SR
6' 4" 215lbs
DOB:12/22/04

134 Wil Libbert Blair Oaks HS (MO) USA P L/L HS SR
6' 1" 205lbs
DOB:10/16/04

139 Colin Fisher Noble HS (OK) USA P L/L HS SR
6' 3" 210lbs
DOB:09/21/04

After spending limited time on the showcase circuit last summer, Fisher has popped up as a possible top-three-rounds prospect this spring. A three-sport athlete, he accounted for 36 touchdowns as a quarterback last fall, but his future is on the mound. Fisher has added about 2-3 mph of fastball velocity as a senior, operating at 88-93 mph with some arm-side run, and should gain some more as he fills out his 6-foot-3 frame. His best offering is an upper-70s curveball with good depth, and he can land it for strikes or use it to get chases out of the zone. He doesn't employ his changeup often, but his low-80s cambio features some sink. Fisher is a good athlete with a quick arm. There are some mixed reviews on his delivery, though he does throw strikes and shows the ability to command his curveball. He also offers some power as a lefty-hitting first baseman, though he'll focus on pitching at the next level, either in pro ball or in college at Arkansas.

141 Hunter Dietz Calvary Christian HS (FL) USA P R/L HS SR
6' 6" 225lbs
DOB:03/03/05

One of the three big starters at Calvary Christian High School in Florida, Dietz looked like he might be the No. 2 guy on that stacked prep rotation. A big lefty, Dietz has transformed his body, and his effectiveness on the mound had improved as a result. After a solid tour of summer showcase events, he hasn't taken the step forward as one of the best high school southpaws in the class many hoped to see this spring. Dietz still offers an intriguing combination of size at 6-foot-6, stuff and feel for pitching. The lefty throws his fastball typically in the low-90s and there's hope that continued improvement with his condition that led to a better delivery over the summer will create more consistent velocity in the future, though scouts noted his arm speed hasn't been as impressive this spring as it was last summer. His hard and short low-80s slider misses bats and could be an out pitch in the future. He has some feel for a changeup -- although he hasn't used it much, there's belief it will develop into at least an average offering. Despite his size, Dietz does an excellent job repeating his delivery and arm slot, showing an ability to use both sides of the plate and throw all of his pitches for strikes. The Arkansas recruit reminds some of a high school version of Oklahoma's College World Series standout Jake Bennett, who was a second rounder in the 2022 Draft.

143 Cam Kozeal Millard South HS (NE) USA SS L/R HS SR
5' 11" 195lbs
DOB:11/11/04

144 Zion Rose IMG Academy (FL) USA C R/R HS SR
6' 1" 210lbs
DOB:05/26/05

146 Gavin Grahovac Villa Park HS (CA) USA OF R/R HS SR
6' 3" 210lbs
DOB:01/02/05

149 Cameron Flukey Egg Harbor Township HS (NJ) USA P R/R HS SR
6' 6" 205lbs
DOB:04/13/05

150 Cam Clayton Washington (WA) USA SS R/R 4YR SO
6' 1" 185lbs
DOB:07/06/02

154 Cal Fisher Deerfield HS (WI) USA SS R/R HS SR
6' 0" 190lbs
DOB:10/20/04

155 Campbell Smithwick Oxford HS (MS) USA C L/R HS SR
6' 0" 190lbs
DOB:07/03/05

Drafted 20th, #588 - Did not sign
159 Gabe Gaeckle Aptos HS (CA) USA P R/R HS SR
5' 11" 185lbs
DOB:09/28/04

Aptos High School in Northern California has had five players drafted but none since 2008. That year right-hander Kevin Eichhorn went in the third round, though he never reached the big leagues. Gaeckle, who jumped out on the summer showcase circuit at events like the Area Code Games, has the chance to break his school's dry streak in the Draft this July. A bit undersized at 5-foot-11, Gaeckle is a strong and athletic right-hander with some interesting pitch ingredients. His fastball has averaged around 92 mph this spring, up to 95, and he was up a tick or two higher over the summer. He has a live arm, and while the fastball tends to have a true plane, there's a little hop to it. His hard curve, averaging around 76 mph, is his best pitch, and it could be plus, with high spin rates and a lot of depth. He started mixing in a mid-80s slider that could be effective, but it's further away, and while he doesn't throw it a ton, he has shown the ability to sell his changeup with arm speed, though it lacks consistent shape. Gaeckle tends to be around the strike zone and with his athleticism, he should have solid command in the future. The biggest question teams might have when deciding whether to try to sign him away from his Arkansas commitment is that he had Tommy John surgery when he was 15 years old.

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162 Chance Mako East Rowan HS (NC) USA P R/R HS SR
6' 5" 180lbs
DOB:07/31/04

173 Lebarron Johnson Texas (TX) USA P R/R 4YR JR
6' 4" 215lbs
DOB:06/19/02

Drafted 17th, #512 - Did not sign
181 Jacob Gholston Flower Mound HS (TX) USA P R/R HS SR
6' 6" 200lbs
DOB:12/15/04

183 Tate McGuire Liberty North HS (MO) USA P R/R HS SR
6' 4" 205lbs
DOB:08/09/04

For the second straight spring, Liberty North won the Missouri Class 6 state high school championship behind an athletic right-hander who drew the attention of scouts. Following in the footsteps of Marlins 2022 third-rounder Karson Milbrandt, McGuire allowed just two earned runs in 59 2/3 innings and spun a 19-strikeout one-hitter with no walks in mid-May. Gatorade's Missouri state player of the year, he won't go as high as Milbrandt, but he could factor into the first five rounds if he's signable away from Arkansas. As with most prepsters, the quality of McGuire's fastball can fluctuate as he continues to mature physically. His heater can be explosive at its best, reaching 96 mph with carry and armside run, and he could operate in the mid-90s as he gets stronger. He has good feel for a changeup with fade and is making progress with a slider that parks around 80 mph, both of which could become solid offerings. A two-way player and three-sport participant in high school, McGuire is a good athlete who repeats his mechanics and throws strikes. He does tend to fly open with his delivery, something he'll have to address to prevent hitters from getting a good look at his pitches. If everything comes together, he could blossom into a mid-rotation starter.

193 Aidan Knaak Bishop Verot HS (FL) USA P R/R HS SR
6' 1" 190lbs
DOB:09/19/04

201 Olin Johnson McCallie School (TN) USA P R/R HS SR
6' 6" 220lbs
DOB:05/02/05

202 Matthew Dallas Briarcrest Christian School (TN) USA P L/L HS SR
6' 5" 175lbs
DOB:05/24/04

Drafted 19th, #584 - Did not sign
203 Andrew Duncan A3 Academy (FL) USA OF R/R HS SR
6' 0" 185lbs
DOB:01/03/05

205 Ryder Helfrick Clayton Valley HS (CA) USA C R/R HS SR
6' 1" 200lbs
DOB:02/17/05

Over the summer, Helfrick put his name on the map as an intriguing high school catching prospect, particularly after he won MVP honors at the Perfect Game All-American Classic at Chase Field in Phoenix. But while he has all the raw tools you want from the position, he's struggled to replicate that performance this spring, leading some to think he's likely headed to college. A right-handed hitter, Helfrick does have tremendous bat speed that can lead to impacting the baseball, like he did with his triple in the All-American Classic. But his swing gets disconnected and he doesn't sync up his lower half. It's power-over-hit now and he hasn't shown good plate coverage, especially this spring, with a bit of a one-dimensional approach. Helfrick does run well, especially for a catcher, and that athleticism should help him become a better receiver. He has plenty of raw arm strength, but he needs to clean up his throwing mechanics to improve his accuracy to second base, something that should come with more instruction. It is an intriguing set of tools at a premium position that lacks depth in this Draft class, but it might be tough for teams to sign him away from his commitment to Arkansas.

207 Cole Stokes Redondo Union HS (CA) USA P R/R HS SR
6' 5" 215lbs
DOB:03/04/05

208 Cameron Tilly John H Castle HS (IN) USA P R/R HS SR
6' 2" 190lbs
DOB:06/27/04

Drafted 19th, #571 - Did not sign
214 Kollin Ritchie Atoka HS (OK) USA SS L/R HS SR
6' 2" 210lbs
DOB:09/27/04

215 Colton Hartman Lebanon HS (OH) USA P L/L HS SR
6' 3" 210lbs
DOB:10/28/04

217 Colin Barczi Naperville Central HS (IL) USA C R/R HS SR
6' 2" 210lbs
DOB:07/12/04

222 Nolan Souza Punahou HS (HI) USA SS L/R HS SR
6' 3" 205lbs
DOB:05/16/05

Ten years ago, a pair of Hawaiian high school infielders were taken in the fourth round of the Draft. Both Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Kean Wong have at least touched the big leagues, with Kiner-Falefa having much more success. There hasn't been a prep position player from the Aloha State to make it to the big leagues since, but many feel Souza has a chance to do so. At 6-foot-3 and 205 pounds, Souza has the kind of strong and athletic frame scouts covet. He's a left-handed hitter who has shown the ability to drive the ball to all fields at times, but he's more power-over-hit right now with some swing-and-miss concerns. He should be able to tap into more pop as he fills out his projectable frame and has shown a solid approach with bat speed at times, leading some to believe he'll hit enough at the next level. Souza has played shortstop in high school and he doesn't have bad actions on the dirt, with the chance to be a capable defender with some work in the future. He likely won't stick long term at the premium position and has seen time at other spots. Some see third as a good fit with his power profile and others believe second base is his best long-term home. Regardless of the position, it's the frame and the offensive potential teams might be looking at if they want to entertain trying to sign him away from his Arkansas commitment.

Drafted 17th, #497 - Did not sign
223 Daniel Cuvet ESB Academy (FL) USA 3B R/R HS SR
6' 4" 225lbs
DOB:05/13/05

Drafted 15th, #448 - Did not sign
226 Phoenix Call Calabasas HS (CA) USA SS R/R HS SR
5' 11" 175lbs
DOB:08/23/04

235 Joseph Gonzalez Auburn (AL) PR P R/R 4YR JR
6' 4" 233lbs
DOB:03/26/02

244 Dean Curley Northview HS (CA) USA SS R/R HS SR
6' 3" 200lbs
DOB:04/15/04

246 Christian Rodriguez Cal State Fullerton (CA) USA P R/R 4YR JR
6' 6" 223lbs
DOB:01/12/02

247 Cameron Kim Norco HS (CA) USA SS R/R HS SR
6' 3" 200lbs
DOB:12/13/04

249 Derek Schaefer Cactus Shadows HS (AZ) USA P R/R HS SR
6' 2" 185lbs
DOB:07/29/05

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Name Position Height Weight B-T Hometown High School / Previous School
Tag Andrews RHP 6-0 185 R-R Maumelle, Ark. Maumelle HS
Zane Becker C 6-0 185 R-R Flower Mound, Texas Flower Mound HS
Kel Busby RHP 6-2 200 L-R Little Rock, Ark. Pulaski Academy
Brenton Clark OF 6-0 190 L-R Texarkana, Texas Pleasant Grove HS
Eli Crecelius RHP 6-2 210 R-R Jonesboro, Ark. Valley View HS
Lance Davis RHP 6-4 205 R-R Jonesboro, Ark. Valley View HS
Steele Eaves RHP 6-0 195 R-R Lonoke, Ark. Lonoke HS
Jackson Farrell LHP 6-3 210 L-L Jenks, Okla. Owasso HS
Ross Felder RHP 6-3 190 R-R Springdale, Ark. Har-Ber HS
Gabe Fraser INF 6-2 185 L-R Westminster, Calif. Orange Lutheran HS
Cole Gibler LHP 6-0 175 L-L Blue Springs, Mo. Blue Springs HS
Brent Iredale INF 6-1 190 R-R Sydney, Australia The Hills Sports HS / New Mexico JC
Sam Lee OF 5-11 175 R-R Montgomery, Texas Lake Creek HS
Tyson Lewis INF 6-2 195 L-R Yutan, Neb. Millard West HS
Eli Lovich OF 6-4 175 L-L Overland Park, Kan. Blue Valley West HS
Wade Mountz RHP 6-7 230 R-R Morgan Hill, Calif. Bellarmine College Preparatory
Justin Thomas OF 6-0 190 R-R Savannah, Ga. Benedictine Military School / Georgia / Florida SouthWestern State College
Carson Wiggins RHP 6-5 210 S-R Roland, Okla. Roland HS
Carson Willis C 5-11 195 R-R Rogers, Ark. P27 Academy

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