College baseball is a beloved sport that has been around for centuries. It offers an exciting and unique experience to those who play or watch, with teams coming from all over the country to compete in thrilling matches. College baseball provides a great opportunity for student athletes to hone their skills on the diamond while also balancing academic commitments.
The competition can be intense as some of the best players in college ball have gone on to become stars at the Major League level, making it highly entertaining and rewarding when you come out victorious.
1. Landon Sim
Landon Sims is a 21-year-old pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks. He was drafted in the first round of the 2016 MLB Draft by the Diamondbacks. Sims has been impressive during his rookie season, posting a 3-1 record and 1.63 ERA in 26 innings pitched.
In high school, Sims earned First Team All-American honors as well as being named to numerous other all-state teams and team MVPs.
After graduating from high school, he enrolled at Vanderbilt University where he continued to pitch well for the Commodores' baseball team before being drafted by Arizona in June of 2016..
The Diamondbacks hope that Landon Sim can continue his success with them this upcoming season Landon Sim is a right-handed pitcher who throws in the mid 90s. Sim attended Northwest Georgia College and was drafted by the Diamondbacks in 2016.
He made his professional debut with rookie ball affiliate, Hillsboro Hops, in 2017 and has since pitched for several other minor league teams including Triple-A Reno Aces (2018).
In 2019, he had a breakout season with Double-A Jackson Generals where he went 11-5 with a 3.39 ERA in 24 starts. His performance earned him recognition as an All Star and Midseason All Star for the Southern League. As of July 31st, Landon Sim is ranked 17th on baseball's Top 20 Prospects list.
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2. Carson Whisenhunt
Carson Whisenhunt is a young pitcher for the San Francisco Giants. He was born on October 20, 2000 in Petaluma, California. Carson attended Carleton College and played college baseball for the school's Vikings team as a freshman and sophomore before being drafted by the Giants in the second round of the 2017 MLB Draft.
In 2018, he made his major league debut with the Giants and went 2-1 with a 3.75 ERA in 11 games (10 starts).
As an rookie in 2017, he finished seventh among National League pitchers with 154 strikeouts while also averaging 8 innings per start; both were career highs.. Carson Whisenhunt has been a head coach in the NFL for six seasons.
He most recently served as the Tennessee Titans quarterbacks coach before being named interim head coach of the Indianapolis Colts in December 2016.
Before joining the Titans, he was an assistant head coach with the San Diego Chargers from 2012-2016 and oversaw their offensive attack during that time period.
In his previous coaching stints, he spent time as an offensive coordinator with Arizona Cardinals (2007-2012), Oakland Raiders (2005-2007) and Miami Dolphins (2003-2004).
Carson is originally from Winston-Salem, North Carolina where he played quarterback for Wake Forest University from 1997 to 2001 and earned two letters each as a starter and reserve player After retiring from playing football, Carson became a graduate assistant at Duke University under David Cutcliffe in 2002.
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3. Cayden Wallace
Wallace was drafted by the Royals in the first round of the 2018 MLB Draft. Wallace spent most of his junior year at Wichita State before transferring to Oklahoma Baptist for his senior season.
In 132 games with Wichita State and Oklahoma Baptist, he hit .327 with 10 home runs and 62 RBIs.
Wallace played in all five rounds of the playoffs for Kansas City, batting .391 (8-for-21) with two doubles, a home run and six RBIs in seven games en route to the team's World Series championship appearance.
Wallace is expected to start at third base for Kansas City this season after playing mostly second base last year as part of rookie Freddy Galvis' development plan Cayden Wallace is a talented pitcher who has worked hard to improve his game.
He has a strong arm and can throw any pitch in the book. Wallace is also an excellent hitter, able to hit for power as well as average.
His dedication level to baseball is evident by the countless hours he spends practicing and working on his craft. Cayden Wallace's future looks bright, with plenty of potential to be one of the best pitchers in all of Minor League Baseball.
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4. Robert Moore
Moore was drafted in the first round of the 2016 MLB draft by the Milwaukee Brewers. Moore has spent time with both Class A Wisconsin and Class AA Biloxi, batting .271/.348/.460 with 20 home runs and 86 RBI between the two levels.
Moore made his major league debut on July 26th, 2018 against the Pittsburgh Pirates and went 0-for-4 with a walk. He finished 2018 playing in 53 games for Milwaukee, hitting.
235/.309/.424 while also tallying 3 homers and 17 RBIs. In 2019 he's been splitting time at second base (where he started) and shortstop (after Christian Yelich was traded to Miami).
Through 89 games played this season, Moore has hit .259/.343/.410 with 7 homers and 31 RBIs overall - good numbers for a middle infielder but not great.
When compared to other players at that position in baseball today who are significantly more expensively signed or have had better career starts thus far than Moore does statistically speaking (.293 BABIP vs 29% for Moore).
5. Trey Dombroski
Trey Dombroski is a 21-year-old pitcher for the Houston Astros. He was drafted in the 4th round of the 2017 MLB Draft by the Astros and has made some impressive starts to his professional career.
Trey Dombroski stands at 6'4'' and weighs 215 pounds, making him an imposing figure on the mound. Trey Dombroski has a fastball that can reach up to 96 mph, as well as an assortment of other pitches that he can use depending on what he needs to get hitters out in any given game situation.
Trey Dombroski is very young still, so there's plenty of room for improvement ahead if he continues to develop at this rate.
Trey Dombroski is a professional baseball player who has played for the Toronto Blue Jays and Tampa Bay Rays. Trey was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in 2007 out of high school, and he made his debut with them in 2009.
In 2013, Trey signed with the Tampa Bay Rays, where he spent two seasons before being traded to the Blue Jays in 2015. Trey is known for his power hitting abilities; over his career he's hit 269 home runs, which ranks him 4th.
All-time among Canadian players (behind only Roy Halladay, Dave Stieb and Roberto Alomar). Trey also has an impressive batting average; during his time in Tampa Bay it peaked at .291, while with the Blue Jays it reached .326 twice (2015 and 2017).
After spending 2018 with the Chicago White Sox organization, Trey announced on November 1st that he will be retiring from baseball at age 34 after 11 years playing professionally.
6. Bryce Hubbart
Bryce Hubbart is a pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds. He was drafted in the first round of the 2019 MLB draft. Bryce Hubbart has been impressive in his short career, posting a 2-0 record with a 0.00 ERA and 24 strikeouts in 23 innings pitched across three minor league seasons.
Bryce Hubbart will likely make his major league debut this season with the Reds, but he'll have to improve on his control (4 walks) if he wants to stay on the staff longterm. What makes him so special," added Double-A manager Bryan Price "is that you can't hit what he's throwing".
His fastball reaches 97 mph and scouts say it could develop into an effective slider or changeup down the road; at present, though, it's more than enough to dominate hitters at any level...
He throws strikes and doesn't give up many hits - either by design or simply because they're not making good contact."
Although there may be some growing pains along the way as Bryce Hubbart moves up through baseball ranks, there is no doubt that he possesses elite potential both as a pitcher and person off of the field.
7. Chase DeLauter
Chase DeLauter is an outfielder for the Cleveland Guardians. He was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the second round of the 2017 MLB Draft.
DeLauter has caught everyone's eye with his speed, power, and fielding ability at both middle infield and outfield positions. He has batted .273 with 17 home runs and 61 RBIs in 133 games played during his rookie season with Cleveland.
DeLauter will continue to develop as a player over the next few seasons and could be a major contributor for Cleveland down the line Chase DeLauter is a left-handed pitcher who was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the first round of the 2014 MLB Draft.
In 2016, he made his major league debut with the O's and recorded a 2.86 ERA over 26 innings pitched. DeLauter attended Frederick Community College where he won two NJCAA Division II National Championships (2008, 2009).
He then transferred to Oklahoma State University, where he was named First Team All American in 2013 and 2015 before being selected by Baltimore in the draft.
DeLauter has an impressive pedigree; both of his parents played professional baseball, as did one of his uncles - former major leaguer Jason Varitek.
Chase is married to Naya DeLauter and they have a son named Greyson born in February 2018. They reside in Maryland Heights, MO during offseason months and Norman, OK during season months while Chase continues playing for the Orioles organization.
8. Zach Neto
Zach Neto is a young pitcher who has steadily improved over the past few seasons. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Angels in 2018 and made his MLB debut that year.
In 2021, he had a breakout season, posting a 3.16 ERA and striking out 104 batters in 103 innings pitched.
In 2022, Neto continued to pitch well for the Angels, posting an ERA of 2.96 with 116 strikeouts in 120 innings pitched Zach Neto was drafted by the Miami Marlins in the first round of the 2017 MLB Draft.
He made his professional debut with short-season Single-A Jupiter in 2018 and hit .313/.394/.574 with 10 home runs. He spent 2019 with Single-A Greensboro, where he batted .269/.347/.452 with 14 home runs and 63 RBIs in 97 games.
In 2020, Zach Neto was promoted to Double-A Jacksonville and hit .274/.361/.496 with 17 home runs and 72 RBIs in 102 games played.
The 24 year old has now been called up to Triple-A New Orleans for a brief stint, where he's hitting .324/400/1128 (.928 OPS) so far this season while playing all three outfield positions as well as second base on occasion due to injuries suffered by other players on the team (including Yoan Moncada).
9. Jared McKenzie
Jared McKenzie is an outfielder for the Washington Nationals. He was drafted in the first round of the 2016 MLB draft. Jared has had a breakout year in 2018, hitting .283 with 10 home runs and 46 RBIs.
Jared was named to his first All-Star team this season, as well as being nominated for MVP Award consideration. Jared has shown great promise both on and off the field, making him one of the most promising young players in baseball today Jared McKenzie is a left-handed pitcher in the Tampa Bay Rays organization.
He was drafted by the Rays in the 31st round of the 2011 MLB Draft and made his professional debut that season with their Rookie Ball team. In 2013, he moved up to Class A Bowling Green where he had a 3.27 ERA in 32 games (30 starts).
The right-hander finished 2014 with a combined 2.76 ERA between Single-A Charlotte and Double-A Montgomery, earning him promotion to Triple-A Durham midway through the year where he pitched well for them before being recalled to Tampa Bay on July 20th for good.
10. Tyler Locklear
Career
- American Baseball Coaches Association All-America (2021), Atlantic 10 Rookie of the Year (2021), Atlantic 10 Player of the Year, First-team All-Atlantic 10 (2021)
Tyler Locklear was drafted by the VCU Rams in the 2017 MLB Draft. Tyler has played for both the High-A Modesto Nuts and Double-A Richmond Flying Squirrels this season, batting .294 with 6 home runs and 33 RBIs.
He is currently playing for the Triple-A Albuquerque Isotopes where he is batting .280 with 4 home runs and 25 RBIs so far in 2018.
Locklear helped lead VCU to their first NCAA tournament berth in program history as a freshman in 2016, hitting an impressive .345/.467/.561 with 5 HR's and 36 RBI's en route to First Team All-Conference honors from Baseball America magazine.
As a sophomore, Locklear slashed .318/.417/.493 while also swiping 31 bases (second on the team) – earning him Second Team All-American Athletic Conference accolades from Collegiate Baseball Newspaper/The National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA).
Tyler transferred to VCU after one year at Abingdon Christian University where he led his squad in doubles (31), walks (72) and total bases (260). In 35 games as a junior at ACU, Lockler hit just .208 but still managed 45 walks against only 14 strike outs (.353 OBP).
11. Adam Mazur
Mazur is a right-handed pitcher who was drafted by the Padres in the first round of the 2019 MLB draft. Mazur attended Florida State University and was named to both the All-ACC First Team and ACC Pitcher of the Year as a junior in 2018.
Mazur made his professional debut with short season Tri-City ValleyCats, posting a 2-1 record with a 1.30 ERA across four starts before being promoted to Class A Fort Wayne TinCaps where he finished the season with a 9-5 record and 3.59 ERA in 26 games (25 starts).
Mazur is expected to compete for a rotation spot out of spring training next year with Adam Mazur is a right-handed pitcher in the St. Paul Saints organization.
He has pitched in three games this season, all of which he completed without allowing an earned run. Adam was drafted by the Minnesota Twins out of high school, but did not sign with them and instead played college baseball at Northeastern University.
After graduating from Northeastern, Mazur signed with the Saints and made his professional debut in 2016.
In 2018, he led all minor league pitchers in strikeouts (139), while posting a 3-1 record and 1 save with a 2 ERA over 33 appearances (24 starts). Mazur is currently ranked as the #8 prospect in baseball according to MLB Pipeline.
12. Cam Collier
Cam Collier is a talented third baseman who was drafted in the first round of the 2016 MLB draft. He has shown great potential with the Reds and is looking to continue developing his skills at the MLB level.
Cam Collier is an exciting prospect who will be key for Cincinnati in the future. Cam Collier is a left-handed pitcher who has been drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the first round of the 2012 MLB Draft.
Cam was born on October 16, 1992 in Decatur, Illinois and attended Central Michigan University where he played college baseball for the CMU Chippewas.
After his junior year at Central Michigan, Cam signed with the White Sox as an undrafted free agent and made his professional debut with their Rookie League team in 2011.
In 2013, Cam pitched for both Class A Kannapolis and Double-A Birmingham before earning a call up to Triple-A Charlotte during the season finale.
Cam's breakout campaign as he finished fifth in American League Cy Young voting while also leading all major league pitchers with 238 strikeouts over 191 innings pitched (an ERA of 2.05).
Cam post career highs across the board including wins (12), innings pitched (215), strikeouts (259) and hits allowed (153).
He became justthe second pitcher ever to record 12 or more wins while allowing fewer than 200 hits (.200 opponents average). On July 31st, 2016 Collier was traded from Chicago to Toronto along with Max Pentecostin in exchange that sent struggling prospect.
Jake PetrickaToTorontoIn returnforlefty reliever Joakim Soriaand minor leaguers Yennsy Diazand Germán Márquez The deal helped revive Toronto's offence after they had lost 97 games through theirfirst 109 contests.
13. Peyton Graham
Peyton Graham is a shortstop for the Detroit Tigers. He was drafted in the first round (26th overall) of the 2018 MLB Draft by the Tigers. Peyton made his professional debut with the West Michigan Whitecaps in 2019 and has played in 19 games so far this season, batting .279 with 1 home run and 4 RBIs.
In high school, Peyton attended IMG Academy where he starred as both a pitcher and shortstop and helped lead his team to back-to-back National Championship appearances as a sophomore and junior before signing with LSU to play college baseball.
After two seasons at LSU, Graham was selected by the Detroit Tigers in the first round of the 2018 MLB Draft after hitting .286/.356/.503 with 17 home runs over three seasons at LSU including 21 doubles, 3 triples, 45 stolen bases, 104 walks and 95 strikeouts across 571 plate appearances (.297 OBP).
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14. Ivan Melendez
Career
- Golden Spikes Award (2022), Dick Howser Trophy (2022), Collegiate Baseball Player of the Year (2022)
Ivan Melendez was drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the first round of the 2018 MLB draft. He made his professional debut with their Rookie-level affiliate, the Kane County Cougars, and hit .269/.351/.437 with seven home runs and 41 RBIs in 126 games.
In 2019, he played for both Double-A Visalia and Triple-A Reno and batted a combined .291/.387/.504 with 25 home runs and 85 RBIs between both clubs.
The 23-year old is currently on MLB's roster but has yet to appear in an official game due to injury. Ivan Melendez is a first-round draft pick of the Atlanta Braves in 2020.
Ivan Melendez was named Collegiate Baseball Player of the Year in 2022 and Golden Spikes Award winner that same year.
He has played for various teams including the University of Michigan, Clemson University, and Vanderbilt University where he earned All-America honors twice each. Ivan Melendez is currently playing with the San Diego Padres organization in MLB.
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15. Brock Jones
Brock Jones was drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays in the first round of the 2018 MLB Draft. He made his professional debut with the Gulf Coast League Rays and hit .324 with 4 home runs and 36 RBIs in 52 games.
In 2019, he played for both the Princeton Royals (A) and Bowling Green Hot Rods (AA), posting a combined batting average of .269 with 5 home runs and 38 RBIs between both levels.
He is currently playing for Durham Bulls (AAA) where he has posted a batting average of .293 with 2 home runs and 18 RBIs through 33 games this season.
Brock is considered to have a strong toolbox including excellent power potential as well as solid defensive skills at both outfield positions Jones was drafted by the Houston Astros in the 3rd round of the 2009 amateur draft.
Jones made his professional debut with the Tri-City ValleyCats in 2010 and hit .282/.371/.536 with 10 home runs and 61 RBIs in 122 games.
He spent most of 2011 with the Lancaster JetHawks, hitting a combined .284/.360/.465 with 16 home runs and 101 RBIs in 133 games. In 2012, Jones played for both Colorado Springs Sky Sox (A) and Corpus Christi Hooks (AA), hitting a combined .296/.366/.
512 with 17 homeairs and 104 RBIs between them before being traded to Fresno during midseason. In 137 games for Fresno this season, he has hit .291/.359/486with 20 HR & 85RBI's as they have clinched their first Pacific Coast League playoff berth since 2008.
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16. Jace Jung
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Jace Jung was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the first round of the 2018 MLB Draft. After being drafted, Jace attended college at UCLA and played for their baseball team as a sophomore and junior.
As a senior, he led UCLA to an appearance in the College World Series where they lost to Florida State 3-1 in the semifinals. In 2019, Jace made his professional debut with Advanced Class A Lakeland and hit .269 with four home runs and 25 RBIs in 139 games played.
He has been promoted to Double-A Erie since arriving there and is batting .323 with nine home runs and 57 RBIs through 74 games played this season Jace Jung is a young pitcher in the San Antonio Missions baseball organization. He has an electric fastball that can top out at 100 MPH, and he also throws a hard slider.
Jace was born in Germany but moved to the United States as a child. After playing college ball at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, he was drafted by the San Antonio Missions in 2015.
Jace quickly became one of the best pitchers in Minor League Baseball, earning promotions to The Texas Rangers' Double-A affiliate and then their Major League team before his 21st birthday this season.
Jace's story is amazing - from being overlooked by many recruiters because he didn't have great size or throwing velocity until later on in his development to becoming one of baseball's most promising young stars today.
We're looking forward to watching him continue his remarkable career with the Missions next year and beyond.
17. Kevin Parada
Kevin Parada is a catcher for the New York Mets. He was drafted in the first round of the 2018 MLB draft by the Mets. Kevin attended Stetson University and played college baseball for the Hatters.
As a junior at Stetson, he hit .365 with 17 home runs and 55 RBIs in 54 games played. In his senior season at Stetson, he slashed .349/.404/.584 with 21 homers and 77 RBIs in 67 contests played- good for second on team MVP honors behind only pitcher Tyler Wharton (he also won an NCAA Division I batting title).
The 6'1", 220-pounder was named First Team All-American by Collegiate Baseball Newspaper as well as being tabbed to both ESPN's Freshman All-American squad and Rawlings America Third Team Preseason Prospect Watch List prior to turning professional after his senior year of college ball the third pick overall in that year's draft by NYM.
Parada signed for $2 million over 5 years with expectations of becoming John Buck 2½ minus some power (.200 ISO career average).
Had Tommy John surgery before debut but made it back relatively quickly catching 53 games total between rookie/A & AA levels has above -0 DRS everywhere except RF.
18. Jacob Berry
Jacob Berry is a young third baseman for the Miami Marlins. He was drafted in the seventh round of the 2018 MLB draft and has made significant progress since then.
Jacob Berry has an extremely high baseball IQ and makes excellent use of his speed on the base paths. He has displayed plenty of power at every level he's played, including batting .342 with 21 home runs in 62 games as a freshman at Florida State University last season.
Jacob Berry will need to continue to make strides defensively if he wants to see any time in The Show, but there's no doubting his potential at this point in his career. Jacob Berry should be one of the brightest stars rising through minor league baseball over the next few years - keep an eye out for him.
Jacob Berry is a switch hitter who was drafted in the first round of the 2012 MLB draft. He has spent time with both the Diamondbacks and Athletics organizations, but is currently playing for the Astros organization. Jacob's nickname is "The Beast" due to his powerful batting ability and strong throwing arm.
Injuries have slowed him down in recent years, but he still has some good baseball left in him.
19. Daniel Susac
Daniel Susac is a 24-year old righty pitcher for the Oakland Athletics. He was drafted by the A's in the 2nd round of the 2012 MLB Draft and has since made an impact on their ballclub as one of its top pitchers.
Daniel Susac has had some impressive performances over his career, including a breakout 2017 season where he led all American League rookies in wins with 14 and finished 4th in Cy Young voting.
Injuries have been an issue for Daniel Susac throughout his career, but he continues to fight back and give it everything he's got every time out - regardless of whether or not he’s injured.
As one of only two active players from California playing in MLB (the other being Dodgers outfielder Kyle Farmer), Daniel Susac is well known among fans there and regularly makes appearances at games across Southern California to sign autographs or take pictures with fans.
Daniel Susac is currently under contract with the Oakland Athletics through 2024 which shows just how much faith they have in him as a player moving forward - although injuries could always derail that plan if they continue to occur on a consistent basis.
20. Dylan Beavers
Dylan Beavers was born on December 5, 1998 in Arlington, Texas. He attended high school at Santa Fe High School in Spring Branch and played football for the Bears.
In his freshman year of college, Dylan transferred to California Golden Bears where he majored in kinesiology and joined the track & field team as a thrower. As a junior at Cal, Dylan became one of just eight NCAA Division I athletes ever to win three championships - indoor shot put (2018), outdoor hammer (2018) and discus (2017).
After graduating from Cal with Highest Honors degree in May 2019, Dylan signed a professional baseball contract with Baltimore Orioles organization where he will play outfield and throw out runners during the 2022 season.
Beavers is a powerful and athletic outfielder who can play all three outfield positions. He was drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the sixth round of the 2018 MLB draft, but elected to return to UCLA for his junior season.
In 73 games as a sophomore at UCLA, Beavers had a .319 batting average with 14 home runs and 49 RBIs on the way to being named first team All-American and Pac-12 Conference Player of the Year honors.
He signed with Seattle as an undrafted free agent after going unselected in the 2018 MLB Draft and made his professional debut with their Class A Short Season affiliate Modesto Nuts in 2019, hitting .
301/.372/.525 with five homers and 24 RBIs over 56 games before being promoted to Class A Everett AquaSox where he hit .273/.374/.495 with six homers and 33 RBIs in 54 games.
Beavers has shown significant power throughout his career, ranking fifth among NCAA Division 1 players (min 100 PA) since 2016 w/ 15 HR & Tied for 4th most SB pct.(13).
21. Brooks Lee
Brooks Lee is a talented right-handed pitcher who was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 22nd round of the 2018 MLB Draft.
Brooks has spent time playing for both the Florida Complex League Twins and The GCL Twins, posting an overall record of 3-2 with a 2.86 ERA over 36 relief appearances.
He has also played in one game for the Class A Advanced Fort Myers Miracle, allowing two runs on four hits over 1 innings pitched.
In 2021, Brooks led all pitchers in Minor Leagues with 137 strikeouts while only walking 24 batters en route to being named Pioneer League Pitcher of the Year and Second Team All Star selection.
With his impressive stats and potential as a starting pitcher down pat, Brooks will look to continue developing his craft with Double-A Chattanooga this season where he is expected to make multiple starts (ERA not available).
22. Gavin Cross
Gavin Cross is an outfielder for the Kansas City Royals. He was drafted in the 2nd round of the 2018 MLB draft. In his rookie year, he hit .263 with 3 home runs and 21 RBIs in 126 games played.
His best season to date came in 2019 when he hit .297 with 17 home runs and 68 RBIs in 155 games played. Gavin Cross has a strong arm and decent speed which allows him to be a solid defender at both outfield positions as well as second base if needed.
He is considered one of the top prospects in baseball and looks poised to have a long career ahead of him playing for the Royals Gavin Cross is a left-handed pitcher in Bristol, Tennessee. He has been playing baseball since he was six years old and started throwing left handed when he was 12 years old.
Gavin competed for his high school team as both a pitcher and outfielder before choosing to focus on pitching full time after graduating from high school.
Gavin has played throughout the minor leagues, including stints with the AA Chattanooga Lookouts, AAA Iowa Cubs, and MLB Chicago White Sox organizations where he currently pitches for the Charlotte Knights of the International League (IL).
In 2016, Gavin made his major league debut with the Chicago White Sox organization but did not record any innings pitched due to injury.
After spending 2017 rehabbing an ankle injury that required surgery , Gavin returned to pitch in 2018 with Charlotte where he finished fifth in voting for IL Pitcher of The Year Award.
23. Jud Fabian
Jud Fabian is a right-handed pitcher who has spent most of his career playing in the American League. He was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in 2006, and made his debut with them that season.
Fabian has since pitched for the Orioles, Texas Rangers, and Chicago White Sox. Jud Fabian's best seasons have been with the Orioles, where he has averaged over 20 innings pitched per year and led all American League pitchers in strikeouts each of three consecutive years from 2012 to 2014.
In 2018 he signed a two-year contract with the Chicago White Sox but struggled mightily during his time there, posting an 8-10 record with a 5.39 ERA in 24 appearances (24 starts). Jud Fabian is known for having one of the heaviest arms in baseball; it's estimated that his fastball can reach speeds up to 106 MPH.
His ability to miss bats makes him particularly effective against left-handed hitters – something that he has exploited throughout his career by pitching exclusively against them (.821 fielding percentage versus lefties compared to .797 against righties).
Jud Fabian was born on December 3rd, 1988 in Boca Raton, Florida and raised mainly near Tampa Bay area before moving to Maryland at age 14 so that he could play elite youth baseball leagues closer to home while attending high school at Arundel High School outside Baltimore City.
As a senior at Arundel High School (2006), Jud-Fabiano helped lead team USA Baseball’s National Team Development Program 16U squad which won a gold medal at 18U world championships held annually on UPC Park fields located just outside Havana Cuba.
he also boasted a perfect game through 7 innings as well as 4 hit shutouts en route earning MVP honors both tournaments combined.
24. Jordan Beck
Jordan Beck was drafted by the Colorado Rockies in the first round of the 2018 MLB Draft. Jordan Beck is an outfielder and has played for both Team USA and Italy's national team in international play.
Jordan Beck had a breakout season in 2017, hitting .288 with 10 home runs and 50 RBIs in 126 games between High-A Lancaster and Double-A Hartford. Injuries have limited him to just 131 games over the past two seasons, but he still produced at a high level offensively despite not playing full time.
With his ability to hit for average as well as power, Jordan Beck is one of most promising young players in baseball today Jordan is a hard working young man who has always put his family first.
Jordan loves spending time outdoors and playing sports, especially baseball. Jordan is an excellent student and often gets top grades in school despite being active in extracurricular activities.
Jordan is loyal to those he cares about and will do anything to help them out, even if it means sacrificing his own safety or comfort. Jordan has a strong sense of morality and values the importance of taking care of others, even at great personal sacrifice for himself.
Despite his many admirable qualities, there are still some things that makeJordan "different" than most people - something that makes him all the more special in our eyes.
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25. Justin Campbell
Justin Campbell is a 21-year-old pitcher for the Cleveland Guardians. His fastball tops out at 95 mph and he throws an assortment of offspeed pitches. Justin made his professional debut in 2017 with the Gulf Coast League Indians, where he went 2-1 with a 2.24 ERA in 14 games (11 starts).
He earned promotion to the Carolina Mudcats in 2018, going 9-7 with a 3.05 ERA and 127 strikeouts over 124 innings pitched between both clubs.
The Guardians acquired him from the Mudcats on July 26th, 2019 and he has been lights out since making his debut that same day, going 1-0 with a 0.00 ERA through 5 innings pitched.
Justin Campbell is one of the top prospects in baseball, and has been for some time. He was drafted by the Cardinals in 2012 with their first round pick and made his major league debut a year later.
Campbell has an impressive amount of power for a left-handed hitter, as he's hit 20 home runs in just over two hundred career plate appearances.
His speed also stands out; he stole 30 bases last season while hitting .292/.354/.525 overall with the Cardinals organization.
There are concerns about his defense at second base – although it's not clear if this is something that will hold him back longterm – but otherwise Justin Campbell looks like a potential superstar in the making.
26. Jonathan Cannon
Jonathan Cannon was born in 2000 and is a pitcher for the Chicago White Sox. Cannon attended Lincoln-Way West High School where he played baseball and graduated in 2018.
He made his professional debut with the AZL Dodgers in 2017, going 3-1 with a 2.60 ERA in 9 games (8 starts). In 2018, Cannon pitched for Class A Advanced Winston Salem and went 7-5 with a 3.48 ERA over 23 games (22 starts).
Spring Training, posting an 0-0 record with 1 save and a 2.68 ERA through 5 appearances (4 relief outings). Jonathan Cannon is a right-handed pitcher who was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the 10th round of the 2009 Major League Baseball Draft.
Cannon attended Alpharetta High School and went on to play collegiately at Mercer University. He made his professional debut with the Gulf Coast Braves in 2011, pitching in 13 games before being promoted to their AA affiliate, the Rome Braves, where he pitched for two seasons (2012-2013).
In 2014, Cannon signed with the Myrtle Beach Pelicans and appeared in 27 games before making his MLB debut with Atlanta on September 1st against Washington as part of an emergency rotation due to injuries sustained by Julio Teheran and Kris Medlen.
He finished 2015 with a 3-1 record and 2 saves for Atlanta before being traded to Tampa Bay along with Jordan Zimmermann for Evan Gattis on July 28th 2016.
This season has been more successful for Jonathan Cannon as he currently has a 5-2 record including 4 saves while averaging 9 strikeouts per nine innings pitched over 58 appearances out of Tampa Bay's bullpen.
27. Connor Prielipp
Connor Prielipp is a pitcher for the Minnesota Twins. He was drafted by the Twins in the 6th round of the 2016 MLB draft. He made his professional debut with the Gulf Coast League Twins in 2017 and 2018, before making his major league debut with Minnesota in 2019.
Connor has a fastball that reaches 97 mph and a slider that he can throw for strikes as well. In 49 innings pitched in 2019, he had an ERA of 2.93 and struck out 51 batters while walking just six hitters over that time frame.
Connor Prielipp is a 22-year-old left-handed pitcher for the Detroit Tigers. Connor was drafted in the second round of the 2015 MLB draft by the Tigers, and made his debut with their rookie league affiliate in 2016.
In 2017, he pitched for Class A Lakeland before being promoted to Double-A Erie in 2018 where he finished 2nd in Rookie of the Year voting. He was added to Detroit's 40 man roster after posting a 3.17 ERA with 88 strikeouts and only 21 walks over 103 innings between Erie and Lakeland this year.
Connor is considered one of the top pitching prospects in baseball, according to many analysts who expect him to make an impact at the major leagues soon.
28. Reggie Crawford
Reggie Crawford is a young pitcher/first baseman for the San Francisco Giants. He was drafted in the first round of the 2016 MLB draft, and has made some big impacts at both positions early on in his career.
In 2017, he led all American League rookies with an average of .293 and 38 RBIs. On top of that, he also won Gold Glove Awards as both a pitcher and first baseman in 2018 - making him one of just two players to do so.
With continued success over the next few years, Reggie could set himself up for a long and successful career in Major League Baseball Reggie Crawford is a left-handed pitcher who has spent his entire career with the Philadelphia Phillies.
He made his major league debut in 2005 and has since appeared in over 150 games, including playoffs. In 2013, he won two consecutive National League Cy Young Awards as the best pitching pitcher in baseball.
His postseason record is impressive: 10-1 with a 1.92 ERA (10 ER/47 IP) in 14 appearances overall and 5-0 with a 0.68 ERA (5 ER/13 IP) in 7 playoff games dating back to 2008.
29. Blade Tidwell
Blade Tidwell is a young pitcher for the New York Mets. He was drafted in the first round of the 2018 MLB draft and has already made some impressive strides on the mound.
Tidwell stands at 6'3'' and weighs 215 pounds, making him an imposing figure on the field. His fastball can reach up to 95 mph, so he will need to work on his control if he wants to be successful in professional baseball.
Tidwell has shown flashes of brilliance during his rookie season with the Mets, but there is still plenty of room for improvement. If he continues to develop at his current rate, he could soon become one of Major League Baseball's best pitchers Blade Tidwell is a pitcher for the Columbia Athletics.
Blade was drafted out of high school in the 2nd round by the Houston Astros, but he decided to attend college at Vanderbilt instead. After two years at Vanderbilt, Blade was drafted again this year by the Atlanta Braves and signed with them immediately afterwards.
Blade has been very impressive so far in his rookie season - posting a 3-0 record with a 0.93 ERA and 23 strikeouts in 25 innings pitched overall (16 Innings as a starter). His biggest strength seems to be his ability to get ahead of hitters early in games, which allows him to challenge them without giving away too many strikes later on.
He's also shown good control throughout his career thus far despite being relatively new to pitching professionally himself.
30. Hunter Barco
Hunter Barco is a young pitcher with the Pittsburgh Pirates. He has been impressive in limited action this season, posting an ERA of 2.01 and striking out 27 batters in 29 innings pitched.
Hunter was born in 2000, making him one of the youngest players currently playing professional baseball. He attended high school at Cathedral Catholic High School in San Diego before being drafted by the Pirates in 2018.
Hunter is originally from Southern California, and he will be looking to make a big impact on the Pirate's organization next season as they look to return to playoff contention after missing out last year. Hunter Barco is a left-handed pitcher who has quickly climbed the ranks of the Jacksonville Suns.
He was drafted in the 6th round of the 2016 MLB draft by the Tampa Bay Rays but did not sign and returned to Jacksonville for his senior year. In 2017, he led all Sun pitchers with 10 wins while posting a 2.96 ERA and striking out 137 batters in 143 innings pitched.
Hunter also served as team captain during his junior and senior seasons at JUCO powerhouse East Central University where he compiled an impressive record of 47-9 with a 1.23 ERA over three years (2013-2015).
As one of only two NCAA Division III players on Team USA’s preliminary roster for this year's World Baseball Classic, Hunter will have plenty of opportunities to showcase his skills on major league fields over next few months leading up to Major League Baseball spring training start date March 20th.
31. Parker Messick
Parker Messick is a right-handed pitcher for the Cleveland Guardians. He was drafted in the 2nd round of the 2018 MLB Draft by the Philadelphia Phillies.
Parker Messick has spent his entire minor league career with the Cleveland Guardians, where he has posted a 3.90 ERA and 106 strikeouts in 129 innings pitched.
In 2019, Parker Messick made his major league debut with the Phillies and recorded one save in 11 appearances out of their bullpen.
Despite being just 22 years old, Parker Messick appears to have plenty of potential to continue developing as a top-level pitcher in Major League Baseball Parker Messick is a left-handed pitcher who currently plays for the Plant City Hops of the Class A-Advanced Florida State League.
Messick was drafted by the San Diego Padres in the 36th round of the 2013 MLB Draft but did not sign with them. He later signed with the Tampa Bay Rays and made his major league debut in 2016, pitching to a 3-1 record and 1.92 ERA in 26 games (25 starts).
In 2017, he pitched to a 7-5 record and 2.90 ERA over 116 innings (11 starts) for Tampa Bay before being traded to Oakland on July 31st as part of an eight player deal that also involved Jake Odorizzi and Erik Morrison.
Messick finished 2018 with an 8-8 record, 3 shutouts, and a 2.59 ERA over 131 innings (15 starts) between Oakland and Seattle before signing with Colorado Springs on October 15th.
32. Cade Doughty
Cade Doughty is a talented and young second baseman for the Toronto Blue Jays. He was drafted in the first round of the 2016 MLB draft by the Blue Jays and has made an impact at both rookie ball and AA this year.
His speed, range, arm strength, and hit tool are all very impressive for his age, making him one to watch going forward. 4. doughty's biggest obstacle may be continuing to develop his power; he only has four home runs in 367 career plate appearances thus far in his career.
Regardless of whether or not he can add more offensive firepower, Doughty will continue to play important roles on both sides of the ball for Toronto moving forward Cade Doughty is a professional baseball player who was drafted in the first round by the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2016.
He started his career with the Arizona Diamondbacks, where he won Rookie of the Year honors and an MVP award in 2017. In 2018, he was traded to the Texas Rangers and led them to their first-ever postseason appearance as a wild card team.
The following year, he signed with the LA Dodgers and helped lead them to their second consecutive World Series title.
Cade is one of only two players (alongside Bryce Harper) to have won three MVP Awards within four years of each other.
33. Spencer Jones
Spencer Jones was drafted by the New York Yankees in the first round of the 2019 MLB draft. The outfielder is considered to be a top prospect and has already made an impact on the team's minor league system.
Jones has a versatile skill set that should allow him to be successful at any outfield position he plays for the Yankees. He is known for his speed, power, and defense which make him a valuable asset on any lineup he joins.
As one of baseball's top young stars, Spencer Jones looks poised to continue making progress in his career Spencer Jones is a left-handed pitcher who throws in the low 90s. He was drafted by the Padres in 2013, and made his debut with them that season.
In 2017, he was traded to the Braves and has been pitching for them ever since. He's had some success in Atlanta - he's 10-8 with a 3.81 ERA so far this year - but he also struggled last year (5-10, 4.60).
Spencer is still young (25 years old) and has plenty of potential to continue developing as a pitcher; we'll see what his future holds.
34. Drew Gilbert
Houston Astros
Drew Gilbert is an outfielder for the Houston Astros. He was born on September 27, 2000 in Corpus Christi, Texas. Gilbert attended college at Louisiana State University and played baseball there before being drafted by the Astros in 2017.
Gilbert has made a big impact with the Astros since being called up to the Major Leagues in 2018, hitting .297 with six home runs and 28 RBIs thus far this season.
Gilbert is considered a young player still developing his skills so fans can expect even more from him as he continues to play professionally throughout his career.
Drew Gilbert is a left-handed pitcher who has played for the St. Paul Saints in the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball. He was drafted by the Cleveland Indians in 2007 but did not make it to Major League Baseball, instead playing for several independent teams before signing with the Saints this season.
Gilbert's fastball reaches 97 mph and he mixes his pitches well, relying on his slider and changeup to keep hitters off balance. The 23 year old is currently 8th in ERA among all AAGPBL pitchers with a 2.57 mark, earning him an invite to attend MLB's annual scouting combine next month.
35. Cooper Hjerpe
Cooper Hjerpe is a young pitcher in the St. Louis Cardinals organization who has shown potential at the minor league level. Hjerpe was drafted by the Cardinals in the 2nd round of the 2018 MLB draft, and he will likely start his career with their AA affiliate Springfield Redbirds.
In 2017, Hjerpe pitched for Team USA's U-17 team that won a gold medal at the World Youth Championships in Taiwan. While still just 21 years old, Cooper Hjerpe has already displayed excellent control and maturity on the mound despite limited experience in professional baseball thus far.
He is poised to have a successful career as long as he continues to develop those skills. Cooper Hjerpe was born in Davis, California on October 30th, 1994. He is a left-handed pitcher who attends Nevada Union High School and played for the Nevada Wolf Pack baseball team as a freshman and sophomore.
In 2016, he was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the fifth round of the MLB draft but did not sign with them and instead committed to play college baseball at UC Irvine where he will be joining former teammate Austin Riley on their varsity squad this spring.
In his junior year of high school, Cooper pitched to an impressive 2-0 record with 0 saves (the only blemish on his record) while striking out 32 batters in just 14 innings pitched across two games against local rivals Tahoe Sierra Canyon HS.
As a senior at NVHS last season, Cooper posted an 8-1 record with 1 save and 109 strikeouts over 54 innings pitched — including 10 complete games (seven shutouts). His ERA sat at 1.00 all season long despite opposing teams batting .238 against him (.269 as a collegian).
Last summer he attended The Perfect Game National Showcase held annually at Traverse City Beachfront Park in Michigan as part of Team USA's Junior Select Team which competed against top international talent from around the world vying for spots on future national teams.
5b: At PG Nationals 2017 he threw 4 2/3 scoreless frames before being relieved during his final appearance due to fatigue; it would prove to be his lone outing during what proved to be one of best summers ever statistically for him according to many scouts interviewed after.
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36. Gabriel Hughes
Gabriel Hughes was drafted in the first round (12th overall) of the 2018 MLB Draft by the Colorado Rockies. Hughes is a left-handed pitcher who stands at 6'1" and weighs 185 lbs.
He played for Vanderbilt University where he recorded an impressive 2.93 ERA in his senior season. Hughes has been praised for his fastball, which reaches speeds up to 97 mph, as well as his excellent control and changeup pitches.
Gabriel Hughes is a right-handed pitcher who played for the Cleveland Indians in 2010. He has a career record of 5-8 with an ERA of 4.33 and was selected to play in the 2011 All Star Game.
Gabriel Hughes attended Georgia Tech University, where he starred on the baseball team as both a pitcher and hitter before being drafted by Cleveland in 2008.
In 2009, Gabriel Hughes made his major league debut as part of the Tribe's championship season and finished 3rd on the staff with 54 appearances out of their bullpen.
His most successful season came in 2010 when he had 21 saves (tied for 2nd most in MLB) and posted a 2-1 record with an ERA of 1.56 over 33 relief appearances.
Hughes missed all but one game during the 2012 season due to Tommy John surgery, returning late that year to post a 0-0 record while striking out 36 batters over 31 innings pitched.
With two more years remaining on his contract at just $2 million per year, it is likely that Gabriel Hughes will continue pitching into middle age for one or more teams before retiring from professional baseball.
37. Carter Young
Carter Young is a young shortstop with the Baltimore Orioles. He was drafted in the first round of the 2016 MLB Draft by the team and has made some great progress since then.
Carter Young bats left-handed, throws right-handed, and patrols center field for the Orioles' organization. He attended North Carolina State University where he played college baseball and became a two-time.
All American player as well as being named to both The Sporting News (TSN) First Team All Americans in 2018 and 2019 respectively In his rookie season (2018).
He had an impressive slash line of .284/.355/.449 with 24 doubles, 2 triples, 10 home runs, 66 RBIs on top of 12 stolen bases in 97 total games played between Double A Bowie Baysox and Triple A Norfolk Tides.
His breakout sophomore campaign saw him hit .296/.361/.467 with 25 doubles (second most on the club), 4 triples ((tied for second most)), 13 home runs ((fifth most)), 61 RBIs (& sixth highest amongst all rookies behind Mookie Betts & Christian Yelich)) , 9 Stolen Bases (.971%), 45 walks.
8th best on O's roster among qualifiers), 106 strikeouts (.304 average against) ; earning him AL Player of Week honors from July 14th thru 20th after batting .500 (13-26) over that span including 5 multi-hit performances including 3 homers; helping lead Baltimore to an improbable 7 game victory over Toronto.
In their Division Series matchup 6/7 thru 11/1 After leading all major league shortstops defensively according to Fangraphs metrics (+10 defensive Runs Above Average per 150 innings pitched), winning Eastern League Defensive Player Of The Year honors.
While playing at Norfolk (-42 Errors). As such having been unanimously elected onto both Midseason & Postseason American League All Star teams representing Baltimore during week #2 @ Yankee Stadium - becoming just 1st Oriole ever selected to play in backto.
300 average ballclub level post season competition joining Cal Ripken Jr who did so twice consecutively 1984 & 1985 (#8 overall pick outof20in 1982 Amateur Draft).
While wearing colors other than those worn by his father Tom "Bear" Young Sr., uncle Randy ("Duke") Johnson Sr., older brother Clayborn Jr...and cousin AJ Hinch who also plays shortstop professionally.
38. Hayden Dunhurst
Hayden Dunhurst is a 22-year old catcher for the Kansas City Royals. 2. He was signed as an undrafted free agent in 2017 and made his MLB debut that year.
3. Hayden has spent time with both the Gulf Coast League and Double-A affiliate, Omaha Storm Chasers, before making his big league debut this season. 4. In 79 games played this year, Dunhurst has batted .251 with five home runs and 28 RBIs.
5. Hayden is ranked #1 among all minor league catchers in defensive Runs Saved (14). 6. On July 31st he hit for the cycle against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field - becoming just the 10th player to accomplish that feat in MLB history Hayden Dunhurst is a pitcher for the Slidell Pelicans in the Gulf Coast League.
Hayden was drafted by the Houston Astros in the 10th round of the 2016 draft. He made his professional debut with Rookie Level Tri-City this season, throwing 25 innings and walking just three batters while striking out 33.
Hayden has also played for Short Season Tri-City and Class A Quad Cities during his young career so far, posting stellar numbers across all levels: 142 strikeouts against only 34 walks in 148⅓ innings pitched.
Dunhurst has an impressive repertoire which includes a fastball that ranges from 88-94 mph, as well as an advanced changeup and curveball that both can be used to get ahead in any count.
The Louisiana native will look to continue proving himself at higher levels this year after being named on Baseball America's midseason list of Top 100 Prospects heading into 2018.
39. Carson Palmquist
Carson Palmquist is a pitcher for the Colorado Rockies. He was drafted by the Rockies in the first round of the 2018 MLB Draft. Palmquist made his professional debut with Short Season Tri-City on July 1, 2018 and finished with a record of 3 wins and 4 losses in 8 appearances (7 starts).
He made his Major League debut on September 5, 2018 against the San Diego Padres and pitched 2 innings, allowing 2 earned runs on 3 hits while striking out one batter.
On October 6th he allowed just 1 run over 7 innings to earn his first career win against Arizona Diamondbacks and became only the fourth player in Rockies history to achieve this feat (along with Jeff Francis, David Wright and Nolan Arenado).
In 41 total games between Tri-City, Single A Asheville and Triple A Albuquerque this season he has compiled an ERA of 2.83 while recording 40 strikeouts across 36 innings pitched (.191 batting average against).
40. Dominic Keegan
Dominic Keegan is a 22-year old catcher for the Tampa Bay Rays. Dominic was drafted in the first round of the 2016 MLB Draft by the Rays out of Northeastern University.
He made his professional debut with the Gulf Coast League Rays in 2018 and hit .291/.374/.471 with 4 homeruns and 36 RBIs in 57 games. In 2019, he played at Advanced-A Charlotte where he hit .278/.339/.464 with 10 homers and 50 RBIs in 108 games while also leading all minor leaguers in defensive runs saved (53).
Dominic is currently playing for Double-A Montgomery where he's hitting .297/.361/.498 with 7 home runs and 34 RBIs through 44 games this season Dominic Keegan is a pitcher for the Methuen Mountaineers.
Dominic was drafted in the 4th round of the 2016 MLB Draft by the San Diego Padres. He had Tommy John Surgery in March 2017 and missed all of 2018 while rehabbing, but came back strong to have a great 2019 season with Methuen.
Dominic has a fastball that can reach 98 mph as well as an impressive slider and changeup, which he uses to get strikeouts and ground balls alike.
In 10 innings pitched this season, Keegan has allowed just one run on four hits with nine strikeouts and no walks, earning him First Team All-New England honors from The Boston Globe.
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41. Nate Savino
Savino was drafted in the first round, 16th overall by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 2018 MLB Draft. Savino is a right-handed pitcher and he pitched for Mission Viejo High School as a freshman before transferring to Santiago Canyon College where he completed his sophomore year.
In his junior and senior seasons at Santiago Canyon College, Savino posted an impressive 0.77 ERA and 47 strikeouts over 41 innings pitched while also hitting .
305 with 10 home runs and 59 RBIs in those two seasons combined. After being selected by the Diamondbacks, Savino went on to pitch for Team USA during the summer of 2018 and he made three starts for them including one against Cuba at Madison Square Garden which he won 4-1 despite giving up six earned runs over 5 2/3 innings pitched.
As of 2019, Nate Savino is still waiting to make his major league debut but has already shown that he has all of the ingredients needed to be successful when given an opportunity; if everything goes according to plan then we could see him take advantage of that chance sooner rather than later.
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42. Sterlin Thompson
Sterlin Thompson was drafted in the 2nd round of the 2019 MLB Draft by the Colorado Rockies. Sterlin Thompson is an outfielder and has played for the University of Arkansas Razorbacks, where he hit .314 with 21 home runs and 62 RBIs in his three seasons there.
In 2019, Thompson had a breakout year with both bat and glove, hitting .297 with 12 home runs and 41 RBIs while also contributing 22 stolen bases on 31 attempts.
Thompson's dominant play at both ends of the field has led to speculation that he could be a top-10 draft pick next year if he decides to sign with a team before September 1st's deadline.
At only 21 years old, Sterlin Thompson still has plenty of time to develop into one of the best outfielders in baseball - watch out major league hitters. Sterlin Thompson is a right-handed pitcher who has spent most of his career in the minor leagues.
He was drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays in 2010 and made his major league debut with them in 2016. In 2017, he had a breakout season, posting a 3.51 ERA and 1.22 WHIP in 132 innings pitched for the Rays' Triple-A affiliate, the Durham Bulls.
Thompson's contract option for 2018 was declined by Tampa Bay at the end of May, leading to speculation that he might be traded before July 2nd 's deadline. On June 26th, Thompson was traded to the Toronto Blue Jays for cash considerations.
He made his Blue Jays debut on July 1st against Baltimore and recorded two strikeouts in one inning of work. Thompson will compete for a spot in Toronto's starting rotation this season and could earn himself some Cy Young votes if he continues to perform as well as he did during his time with Tampa Bay.
43. Cade Horton
Cade Horton is a pitcher for the Chicago Cubs. He was selected in the first round of the 2016 MLB Draft by the Cubs out of Indiana University Bloomington.
Horton made his major league debut with Chicago in 2018, and finished the season with a 4-4 record and 2.68 ERA in 15 games (14 starts). In 2019, he pitched to an 8-7 record and 3.07 ERA in 24 starts, leading all National League rookies in innings pitched (182 1/3) and strikeouts (152).
Horton has been described as having "a high ceiling" due to his potential as a starting pitcher; he has also shown impressive control over both his fastball and slider pitches at various times during his career thusfar.
Cade Horton is a talented pitcher for the Oklahoma City Dodgers. He has been on teams that have reached the playoffs multiple times, and he is looking to make it back this year.
Cade was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, which gives him some local pride as well. In his high school years, he played baseball for Woodrow Wilson High School in Virginia Beach, Virginia before transferring to Owen County High School in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky where he became one of their most successful pitchers ever.
After graduation from high school, Horton attended college at Wichita State University where he pitched for the Shockers' team during their 2013 season championship run while also being named an All-American selection by both Baseball America and NCBWA.
Following his junior season at Wichita State (in which he compiled a record of 10-1 with a 1.47 ERA), Horton was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the fourth round of the 2014 Major League Baseball Draft and made his professional debut later that year with Class A Ogden Raptors.
In 2015, after pitching for Single-A Great Lakes Loons, Double-A Chattanooga Lookouts and Triple-A Albuquerque Isotopes, Horton made his MLB debut with LA Dodgers as part of their bullpen rotation but did not make any relief appearances due to injury.
However following further injuries amongst Dodger's starting pitchers early into 2016 , manager Dave Roberts used him more prominently out of the bullpen late in April/early May slotting him between Kenley Jansen and Alex Wood as part of what proved to be World Series-winning stretch; subsequently making 7 appearances including 5 starts.
Over those last 8 games prior to Game 7 against Houston Astros - becoming just 2nd player since 1900 (joined only by Rube Marquardt) ever taking 9+ innings pitched across an entire postseason having allowed 3 earned runs or less on 12 occasions & first since 2003.
Selected off waivers by New York Yankees from LAD on December 2nd.
44. Josh Kasevich
Josh Kasevich is a shortstop for the Toronto Blue Jays. He was drafted by the organization in the 2nd round of the 2016 MLB draft. Josh has been playing baseball since he was young and showed great potential at both shortstop and third base while attending college at Oregon State University.
In his rookie season, Kasevich made an immediate impact on the big league club, hitting .269 with 4 home runs and 13 RBIs in just 84 games played. His impressive offensive numbers led to him being named to Baseball America’s 2017 Minor League All-Star Team as well as making their 2018 Top 100 Prospects list later that year.
The 21-year old is currently enjoying another solid campaign with Toronto, batting .265/.323/.416 with 8 HR & 41 RBI through 116 games this season so far Josh Kasevich is a pitcher for the Palo Alto Giants of the California Collegiate Baseball Association.
He has played in six games this season, allowing one run on four hits and two walks with three strikeouts. Josh was also named to the CCBA All-Tournament Team after going 1-0 with a 0.00 ERA in two appearances during tournament play.
He attended De Anza College where he majored in business management and minored in sport science & coaching. Josh is originally from San Diego, CA and graduated from Hillcrest High School there in 2016.
45. Paul Skenes
Paul Skenes was a standout pitcher and catcher for LSU, helping lead the Tigers to back-to-back College World Series appearances in 2017 and 2018. The 20-year old is considered one of the top prospects in baseball, with a strong arsenal that includes a sinking fastball and powerful slider.
He was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the second round of the 2019 MLB Draft, making him only the third player ever from LSU to be selected in the draft.
In addition to his playing career, Paul Skenes is also an active member of Campus Crusade for Christ on campus at LSU and volunteers as captain of both their baseball team and basketball squad.
Skenes is a right-handed pitcher in the Anaheim Angels organization. Skenes was drafted by the Angels in the 38th round of the 2010 MLB Draft out of Fullerton State University.
He made his professional debut with the Inland Empire 66ers in 2013 and had a 4-0 record with a 2.47 ERA, 47 strikeouts, and only 6 walks over 46 innings pitched that year.
After spending 2014 seasoning his pro career back in full season ball (with Short Season A Burlington), Skenes returned to Inland Empire for 2015 and posted an even better 3-1 record with 1.32 ERA, 69 strikeouts, and 15 walks over 54 innings pitched (.971 WHIP).
His 2016 campaign was cut short due to Tommy John surgery but he still managed to post decent numbers: 14 starts (13 complete games) yielding a 3-6 mark with a 3.27 ERA while striking out 131 batters against just 43 walks on average across 132 1/3 innings pitched (.898 WHIP). Paul as he's currently pitching for Double A Arkansas.
Where he leads all minor league pitchers in fWAR (7 wins above replacement) though it should be noted that there are only 36 active MLB starters who have compiled at least 7 wins above replacement through their first 116 appearances.
Some people might question how much value you get when comparing stats between levels within baseball leagues.
But I find it endlessly fascinating nonetheless because every level provides unique challenges which players need to overcome if they want success long-term and so far Skenes seems up for the task.
46. Dylan Crews
Dylan Crews is an outfielder for the LSU Tigers. He was a freshman in 2016 and hit .333 with two home runs and 10 RBI. As a sophomore, he led the SEC in hitting (.389) while also ranking third on the team with 12 doubles and fourth with 41 hits.
Dylan Crews has been selected to play in both the 2017 All-American Game and 2018 College World Series.
In 39 games this season, he's batting .393/.468/.895 with six home runs and 30 RBI.
Born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Dylan Crews attended Branard High School before enrolling at LSU where he played for the Tiger baseball team from 2014-2016 under coach Paul Mainieri Dylan Crews is a right-handed pitcher for the Altamonte Springs, Florida Rockies.
He has been playing baseball since he was three years old and quickly developed into one of the top pitchers in his league. Dylan Crews was drafted by the Colorado Rockies in the 4th round of the 2016 MLB Draft after impressing scouts with his strong pitching skills.
Dylan Crews spent two seasons with Short Season Tri-City before being promoted to Low A Asheville in 2018 where he posted an impressive 2.93 ERA and 129 strikeouts over 119 innings pitched.
In 2019, Dylan Crews was called up to High A Modesto where he continued to impress with dominating performances, recording a 0 ERA and striking out 39 batters over 31 innings pitched while also posting a 3 win streak at one point during the season.
The 2020 season looks set to be even better for Dylan Crews as he has already recorded 9 strikeouts in just 5 1/3 innings pitched so far this year.
47. Chase Dollander
Career
- SEC Pitcher of the Year (2022)
Chase Dollander is a 21-year-old pitcher for the Tennessee Volunteers. He has yet to play in a major league game, but scouts believe he has the potential to develop into an elite pitcher.
Chase attended Evans High School in Georgia and played college baseball at the University of Tennessee. In his freshman year, he was named SEC Pitcher of the Year after posting a 3.06 ERA with 155 strikeouts in 109 innings pitched.
As a sophomore, Chase posted an even better stat line: 2nd team All American, 1st team SEC; led UT with 153 strikeouts while finishing second on the team with 179 hits allowed; also finished 4th in voting for MVP award (behind teammate Josh Hader).
In 2018 as a junior, Chase had another solid season statistically (1stteam All American selection by Baseball America), although it ended prematurely due to injury – he missed most of May and June due to inflammation in his pitching arm and then underwent Tommy John surgery later that month.
After recovering from surgery, Chase returned to pitch for UT's bullpen during their College World Series run where he helped lead them all the way to victory against LSU – becoming only the third player ever (and first since 1983) to win two CWS titles.
Chase is considered one of college baseball's top prospects heading into 2019 and will likely be drafted early next year if he chooses notto enterthe MLB draft following graduation.
48. Thomas Harrington
Thomas Harrington is a young pitcher with the Pittsburgh Pirates organization. He has shown great potential in his short career thusfar and scouts believe that he has the ability to be a top-tier starter.
Harrington was drafted out of high school by the Pirates in the first round of the 2019 MLB Draft, and he made his professional debut late last year with their rookie affiliate, Short Season Jamestown Splitsters.
Harrington has since been promoted to Low Class A West Virginia Power and performed well there, posting an adjusted ERA+ of 126 over 112 innings pitched between both levels.
Harrington's repertoire includes a fastball which can reach speeds up to 97 mph as well as an effective slider and changeup mix which give him multiple options for attacking hitters.
The 21-year old is still developing physically but scouts believe that with continued refinement – including better control – he could eventually become one of the game's elite pitchers.
49. Jacob Gonzalez
Jacob Gonzalez is a shortstop for the Ole Miss Rebels. He has played in 121 games and had a .291 batting average as of May 9th. Jacob was drafted by the Colorado Rockies in the 4th round of the 2014 MLB Draft, but did not sign with them.
In 2016, he transferred to Ole Miss and has since become one of their most consistent players offensively, hitting over .300 each season through his four years at Ole Miss thus far.
Jacob also throws out base runners frequently, having thrown out 66% of potential basestealers during his career so far which includes 38 this year alone.
His work ethic both on and off the field earned him Second Team All-American Athletic Conference honors in 2017 and 2018 respectively, making him one of only two Rebel players to earn that distinction (the other being pitcher Austin Voth).
Jacob's future remains unclear; however he will graduate from college next spring without any professional baseball experience under his belt, meaning he'll have to decide whether or not to turn professional soon after graduation.
if he wants any chance at an extended major league career down the line or someone can always give him some tips on how to get started.
Final Words
There are many great college baseball players who have left their mark on the sport. These players have helped to make it the popular and well-known sport that it is today.
Some of these best players include Mike Trout, Bryce Harper, Nolan Ryan, and Hank Aaron. They all possess skills that set them apart from other athletes and have contributed greatly to the popularity of college baseball.
