College bats power up in mock draft
There's movement in the top 10 with some mighty college sluggers looking even more appealing in our latest first-round projections.
One of the top-ranked amateur shortstops in the country, Kaelen Culpepper has built himself a legend at Kansas State and risen to the status of potential first-round pick. Here's what you need to know about MLB Pipeline's No. 31 Draft prospect. FAST FACTS Position: SS Ht/Wt: 6-foot-0, 185 lbs. B/T:...
Brody Brecht has some of the best pure stuff of any pitcher in this year's Draft class. While his command could push him into a relief role at the next level, his big-time stuff has him profiling as a first-round pick. Here's what you need to know about the No....
Jurrangelo Cijntje is for real. A rare switch-pitcher -- able to reach 95 mph with both arms -- the Mississippi State sophomore is no circus act. Cijntje is legitimately able to retire batters with both his left and right arm, and Draft evaluators have certainly taken notice. Here’s your guide...
Tommy White isn't a perfect prospect. His average arm strength and agility give rise to questions about his ability to stick at third base. His 30-grade speed won't provide much value on the basepaths. But boy, can he hit. And hit. And hit. “He's one of my favorite non-top 11...
Just a few short years after he wasn’t recruited by a single Division I program, Seaver King is one of the top hitters in the 2024 MLB Draft crop. Here’s what you need to know about MLB Pipeline’s No. 17 overall Draft prospect and his unlikely journey toward a professional...
Sam Dykstra discusses the immense talent from Wake Forest in 2024, who the Guardians could select first overall and rising draft stocks
Spotlighting Wake Forest having multiple first-round Draft picks and more on the latest MLB Central
Draft prospect Ryan Waldschmidt joins MLB Tonight to discuss his experience playing for the University of Kentucky and the 2024 MLB Draft
Hudson Barton, a right-handed pitcher from Grace Christian Academy, is expected to be selected in the 2024 MLB Draft
Take a look at the latest updates to the Top 10 Draft Prospects list ahead of the upcoming 2024 Draft
He's got the genes and he's proving he's got the talent. Cam Caminiti, the cousin of former MLB All-Star third baseman Ken Caminiti, is one of the top high school prospects for the 2024 MLB Draft. Here's what to know about the hard-throwing left-handed pitcher:...
Need a third baseman? Cam Smith fits the mold. With a plus hit tool, solid power, an excellent arm and good fielding instincts at the hot corner, the Florida State sophomore is the best true third baseman in the 2024 Draft class. Here’s your guide to MLB Pipeline’s No. 14...
Fresh off leading Florida State to the semifinals of the College World Series, James Tibbs has shot up to being MLB Pipeline’s No. 12 overall prospect eligible for the 2024 Draft. Here’s what you need to know about the highly touted outfielder before he goes pro. FAST FACTS Position: OF...
East Carolina's Trey Yesavage has gone from electric reliever to top-flight college starter in three years, climbing up prospect rankings while building on each successive season. With a well-developed four-pitch arsenal and ECU's recently earned reputation for developing intriguing arms, Yesavage has a real shot of going within the first...
Fresh off a remarkable career as a two-way player at a powerhouse California high school baseball program, Bryce Rainer is MLB Pipeline’s No. 10 overall prospect eligible for the 2024 Draft. Here’s what you need to know about the highly touted shortstop before he gets picked. FAST FACTS Position: SS...
Talan Bell, a left-handed pitcher from Hagerty High School, is expected to be selected in the 2024 MLB Draft
Ivan Luciano, a catcher from Dr Carlos González High School, is expected to be selected in the 2024 MLB Draft
Devin Fitz-Gerald, a shortstop from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, is expected to be selected in the 2024 MLB Draft
Bobby Boser, a second baseman from South Florida, is expected to be selected in the 2024 MLB Draft
Adrian Areizaga, a shortstop from Leadership Christian Academy, is expected to be selected in the 2024 MLB Draft
He's the top high school Draft prospect in the country, and for good reason. With the physical frame of a Major League slugger, the speed of a player who could steal 30 bases at the big league level and an arm that brings 96 mph from the mound, there's no...
Braden Montgomery has long been a tantalizing baseball prospect. After spending his first two collegiate seasons with Stanford, Montgomery transferred to Texas A&M for his junior year. The 21-year-old has dominated the SEC this season and is tracking as a potential top-five pick in the upcoming Draft. Here's what you...
When a college prospect draws comparisons to a Hall of Fame slugger, it's best to take notice. So pay attention to Nick Kurtz. Wake Forest's power-hitting lefty is the standout hitter on one of the best college teams in the country, a team that also happens to be stacked with...
Chase Burns boasts a triple-digit fastball and an elite slider, both of which have the possibility to play at the Major League level. Though the raw talent is clear, questions about his MLB potential have tempered his draft stock. But after a transfer and some changes to his mechanics, he's...
Unmatched strikeout stuff? A fastball that touches triple digits? A wipeout slider? Hagen Smith has it all. An elite left-handed pitching prospect in the 2024 Draft class, Smith has all the tools to be a top-flight starter in the Major Leagues. Here's what to know about MLB Pipeline's No. 5...
JJ Wetherholt is one of the best pure hitters to come through the college ranks in recent history. The West Virginia University infielder is coming off a Big 12 Player of the Year award and first-team All-American honors in 2023, vaulting himself into the conversation for a top-five selection in...
When you draw comparisons to Shohei Ohtani, you're going to garner a high level of hype and attention. But the University of Florida's Jac Caglianone -- otherwise known as "Jactani" -- has lived up to the hype during his career with the Gators. Here's what you need to know about...
Charlie Condon has gone from unnoticed to undeniable. A baseball journey that took Condon from walk-on at the University of Georgia to consensus National Freshman of the Year should soon include a step into the big-league spotlight as a potential No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft. Here's...
After his best and final college season at Oregon State, Travis Bazzana is MLB Pipeline’s No. 1 overall prospect eligible for the 2024 Draft. Here’s what you need to know about the highly touted second baseman before he goes pro. FAST FACTS Position: 2B Ht/Wt: 6-foot-0, 199 lbs B/T: Left/right...
The 2024 Draft is rapidly approaching, and honestly, it’s hard to think of much else (though we well have an update to our Minor League Top 100 list coming soon). We just expanded our Draft rankings out to a Top 250 and Jim Callis had our most recent mock (link...
Ty Head, an outfielder from Windermere High School, is expected to be selected in the 2024 MLB Draft
Dylan Jordan, a right-handed pitcher from Mountain Ridge High School, is expected to be selected in the 2024 MLB Draft
Sam Dykstra joins MLB Central to discuss the latest players shaking up the list of top prospects ahead of the upcoming MLB Draft
Ky McGary, an outfielder from Sandra Day O'Connor High School, is expected to be selected in the 2024 MLB Draft
Jakob Christian, an outfielder from the University of San Diego, is expected to be selected in the 2024 MLB Draft
Dylan Jordan, a right-handed pitcher from Viera High School, is expected to be selected in the 2024 MLB Draft
Cole Hertzler, a right-handed pitcher from Liberty University, is expected to be selected in the 2024 MLB Draft
Clark Candiotti, a right-handed pitcher from The University of Arizona, is expected to be selected in the 2024 MLB Draft
Aidan Major, a right-handed pitcher from West Virginia University, is expected to be selected in the 2024 MLB Draft
Jayden Voelker, a right-handed pitcher from Northern Essex Community College, is expected to be selected in the 2024 MLB Draft