Young prospects are always exciting to watch, whether it’s a young player from a high school or a college ballplayer, eventually some of the best youth baseball players make it to the MLB draft.
Here are the top 10 draft prospects as of right now:
Travis Bazzana
2B Oregon State
Bazzana is a unique second baseman, he hits from the left side of the plate but throws with his right hand. Bazzana stands 6 feet tall and weighs 199 pounds and is known for his strength and bat speed at the plate. At the plate he has a good hitting approach and can hit fine against both lefties and righties. Although some scouts worry about his performance defensively, other scouts think he will be just fine at second base as his athleticism and skills helps him at second base.
This year through 60 games and 214 at bats, he has hit for .407 BA, .568 OBP, .911 SLG, 1.479 OPS, and 28 home runs.
Scouts currently grade him as a 65 overall prospect, and he is ranked as the #1 Draft Prospect.
Charlie Condon
OF/3B/1B University of Georgia
Condon is a large player, the righty versatile player is a 6ft6, 216 pounds, 21-year-old is noted for his power at the plate, because of his power he can mishit but still be able to drive the ball. Although he is a below average baserunner once he is able to get on base and isn’t very quick, scouts have been aware that he may not be fast enough to play third or center but does have the arm strength to play left or right field.
This year through 60 games and 231 at bats he has hit for .433 BA, .556 OBP, 1.009 SLG, 1.565 OPS, 78 RBIs, 66 RBIs and an impressive 37 home runs.
Scouts currently grade him as a 65 overall prospect, and he is ranked as the #2 Draft Prospect.
Jac Caglianone
1B/LHP University of Florida
Caglianone, the two-way player, is a 6ft5, 250 pounds, 21-year-old lefty. While some people call him the “next Shohei Ohtani ” he isn’t exactly at that level yet. But it isn’t debatable that Caglianone is the best two-way player in the nation as of right now. Although having impressive skills on the mound, some scouts prefer his hitting more than his pitching. Caglianone is an aggressive hitter who doesn’t strike out much and makes good contact, but he has a tendency to chase pitches out of the zone. He has solid defense at first base as well.
This year through 60 games and 239 at bats he has hit for .414 BA, .536 OBP, .862 SLG, 1.398 OPS, 68 RBIs and 33 home runs. On the mound he recorded an ERA of 4.71, 72.2 IP, 82 SO, 48 BB, 1.500 WHIP, and has only allowed 10 home runs.
Scouts have him graded him as a 65 overall, but for pitching he is graded as a 50 overall. He is ranked as the #3 Draft Prospect
Nick Kurtz
1B/RF Wake Forest
Nick Kurtz is a lefty 6ft5, 240 pounds, 21-year-old first baseman and right fielder. Kurtz was originally a pitcher but proved to be a better hitter than pitcher, he is capable of showcasing his power. He has great bat speed and is able to drive balls into the air. As a hitter he seems to have no recognisable weaknesses as an above average slugger.
This year through 54 games and 173 at bats he has hit for .306 BA, .531 OPB, .763 SLG, 1.294 OPS, 57 RBIs and 22 home runs.
Scouts have him graded as a 60 overall and he is ranked as the #4 Draft Prospect.
Chase Burns
RHP Wake Forest
Chase Burns is a flamethrower pitcher, the righty 21-year-old is 6ft3, and 210 pounds. He is able to hit 102 mph with his heater. Burns has the ability to throw mostly strikes but needs to improve on throwing his fastball more accurately. He has the skill sets to be a full time starter but may be better suited to be a reliever.
This year on the mound he recorded a 2.7 ERA, 100 IP, 191 SO, 30 BB, 0.920 WHIP, and allowed 14 home runs.
Scouts have graded him as a 60 overall and he is ranked as the #5 draft prospect.
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