TOP 85 PITCHERS
Rankings compiled by Perfect Game USA Scouting Staff
Text by Blaine Clemmens
1. Michael Main RHP 6-2 180 R/R Deland HS Deltona, Fla.
MPH: 99 mph. Exceptional athlete with lightning quick arm and electric stuff. Fastball topped at 99 mph and he has feel of above-average secondary pitches. Changeup can be a plus pitch.
2. Neil Ramirez RHP 6-3 190 R/R Kempsville HS Virginia Beach, Va.
MPH: 95. Loose-armed and projectable righty with a free and easy delivery, producing easy 91-94 mph heat with the fastball. Showed ability to spin the breaking ball while throwing strikes with the fastball.
3. Tanner Robles LHP 6-4 190 L/L Cottonwood HS Murray, Utah
MPH: 95. Athletic and strong with a repeatable delivery. Pounds the bottom of the zone with low 90s fastball and has a tight curveball with late depth in the strike zone.
4. Greg Peavey RHP 6-2 185 R/R Hudson's Bay HS Vancouver, Wash.
MPH: 95 mph. Polished and powerful with explosive, attacking-type stuff. Has command to both sides of plate with lively 92-94 mph fastball, complemented by a 78-81 mph curveball and 84-85 mph slider.
5. Madison Bumgarner LHP 6-5 220 R/L South Caldwell HS Lenoir, N.C.
MPH: 95. Pro-bodied lefty with a long and easy arm stroke. Got downhill with fastball that ranged from 90-94 with late life. Mid-70s slider and a changeup with fading action complete the repertoire.
6. Matt Harvey RHP 6-4 195 R/R Fitch HS Mystic, Conn.
MPH: 95. Long and lanky righty with an easy over-the-top delivery. Pours his 91-94 mph fastball downhill with good movement on two-seamer. Good spin and bite on mid-70s curveball and 80-81 mph slider and a usable changeup.
7. Erik Goeddel RHP 6-3 170 R/R Bellarmine Prep Hillsborough, Calif.
MPH: 92. Lean and projectable with a methodic and rhythmic delivery. Precise command of 89-92 mph fastball to both sides of the plate and all parts of the zone. Solid usability of three secondary pitches, including downer curveball, tight slider and changeup. Unflappable mound presence.
8. Blake Beavan RHP 6-7 210 R/R Irving HS Irving, Texas
MPH: 95. Rangy righty with a low 3/4 slot and loose, strong arm. Has 93-94 mph fastball with lively arm-side action. Best pitch is his sharp, biting 79-83 mph Frisbee-type slider. Both fastball and slider explode in the zone.
9. Tim Alderson RHP 6-7 208 R/R Horizon HS Phoenix
MPH: 95. Long and lanky with a high energy, yet controlled delivery. Closer-type approach with 92-94 mph fastball and 82-84 mph slider with two-plane break. Quick worker and a strike thrower.
10. Joshua Smoker LHP 6-2 190 L/L Calhoun HS Sugar Valley, Ga.
MPH: 92. Polished lefty with a professional approach and moxie. Competes to both sides with an 88-91 mph fastball, can push a righthanded hitter off the plate. Sharp 74-75 mph curveball and plus movement on his changeup. Oozes confidence.
11. Rick Porcello RHP 6-5 195 R/R Seton Hall Prep Chester, N.J.
MPH: 96. Pure power arm with looseness and an easily projectable body/arm action. Nothing takes much effort, including a fastball in the 90-95 mph range and feel of the changeup. Flashes good curveball, but still a developing pitch.
12. Paul Demny RHP 6-2 200 R/R East Bernard HS East Bernard, Texas
MPH: 95. Perhaps the most lively stuff at PG National. Explosive and riding 91-94 mph fastball with enough wildness to make hitters uncomfortable. Hard slurvy breaking ball at 76-79 mph and very aggressive with the ball.
13. Evan Danieli RHP 6-8 225 R/R Seton Hall Prep East Hanover, N.J.
MPH: 93. Quite athletic at his size with a loose arm and a good delivery. Has feel for the ball. His 90-92 mph fastball will pick up steam in the coming year and excellent 74-76 mph curveball looks to be a plus pitch in the near future.
14. Drake Britton LHP 6-2 200 L/L Tomball HS Magnolia, Texas
MPH: 92 mph. Top lefty in Texas has a strong, durable frame and a repeatable delivery. Pounds bottom of the zone with an 89-91 mph fastball. Can pitch with his sharp curveball, including changing speeds and shape, uses it for strikes or outs.
15. Kyle Blair RHP 6-4 200 R/R Los Gatos HS Monte Sereno, Calif.
MPH: 92. Strong, powerful build, gets on top of baseball well. Low 90s fastball can be heavy in bottom of the zone. Best pitch is hard 76-79 mph power curveball, thrown for strikes and outs seemingly at will. Can go to curve to get out of trouble.
16. Cole Cook RHP 6-6 198 L/R Palisades Charter HS Los Angeles
MPH: 95. Excellent body, lively stuff and a lively delivery, though with some effort. Showed 94 in back-to-back innings. Has potentially plus breaking ball and a quality splitter that looks to be a future out-pitch.
17. Sam Runion RHP 6-4 220 R/R Reynolds HS Asheville, N.C.
MPH: 95. Strong and durable frame, pure power type pitcher. Pounds arm side well with 90-94 mph fastball, goes to other side of plate with big, lateral 78-80 mph slider. Developing feel for the ball.
18. Forrest Moore LHP 6-2 190 L/L Parkview Baptist HS Baton Rouge, La.
MPH: 89. Strong and athletic body. Over-the-top slot, repeats delivery. Pounds bottom of zone with mid-to-upper 80s fastball. Big 12/6 curveball with tight spin. Strike thrower, fields position well.
19. Nathan Vineyard LHP 6-3 200 L/L Woodland HS Emerson, Ga.
MPH: 92. Long and easy arm stroke, clean delivery. Strong lower body. Good tempo and body control. Downhill with easy 88-91 mph fastball. Breaking ball has late rolling action and 77-81 mph velocity, chance to be a plus pitch.
20. Brian Dupra RHP 6-3 193 R/R Greece Athena HS Rochester, N.Y.
MPH: 93.
21. Jack McGeary LHP 6-3 200 L/L Roxbury Latin HS Newton, Mass.
MPH: 92. Strong body, easy over-the-top stroke. Good arm arc. Good down angle on 88-91 mph fastball. Big, tight 75-77 mph curveball with depth. Turns over 74-77 mph changeup with plus arm-side run. Good three-pitch mix.
22. D.J. Swatscheno LHP 6-2 190 L/L Flanagan HS Pembroke Pines, Fla.
MPH: 91. Athletic lefty, clean and quick arm. Excellent pitchability. His 88-90 mph fastball has some life. Best pitch is a tight breaking ball, ranging from 72-80 mph with plus spin, plus bite, can hear the sizzle. Good changeup feel.
23. Kevin Rhoderick RHP 6-0 175 R/R Horizon HS Scottsdale, Ariz.
MPH: 94. Quick arm and aggressive nature. Slight cross-body delivery creates some eye distraction for hitters. Low 90s fastball with good arm side action from 3/4 slot. Big slider with whiffleball-type movement is an out pitch. Closer’s approach with closer’s stuff.
24. John Gast LHP 6-1 195 L/L Lake Brantley HS Longwood, Fla.
MPH: 92. Strong and powerful build, quick over the top stroke. Has 88-91 mph fastball with lively arm-side action, excellent tilt in zone. Hard 77-80 mph slider has power tilt. Also has curveball in low 70s. Flashes a changeup. Has plus pick-off move.
25. Seth Blair RHP 6-2 190 R/R Rock Falls HS Rock Falls, Ill.
MPH: 94. Athletic-bodied righty with a long, clean, 3/4 arm. Fastball comes out easily at 90-93 mph. Good changeup feel and arm action. Sweeping mid-70s breaking ball.
26. Kyle O'Campo RHP 6-3 185 R/R Riverside Poly HS Corona, Calif.
MPH: 93. Lively body and quick arm. Free and easy delivery, good extension, produces length on 88-92 mph fastball. Plus spin on both slider and curveball, velocity ranges from low 70s to 80 mph. Changeup comes out easily.
27. Tommy Toledo RHP 6-3 165 R/R Alonso HS Tampa
MPH: 93. Lithe and lean body. Clean arm stroke, free and easy delivery. Effortless 89-92 mph fastball has plus arm-side action. Two plane slurvy breaking ball and plus-plus 79-81 mph changeup. Very projectable arm.
28. Kyle Greenwalt RHP 6-1 195 R/R Souderton HS Harleysville, Pa.
MPH: 92. Aggressive righty with a put-away curveball. Has 76-81 mph breaker with hard downer action and power tilt in zone, 88-91 mph fastball. Stuff seems to fit a closer type.
29. Craig Gullickson LHP 6-0 210 L/L Cardinal Newman HS Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.
MPH: 90. Thick frame with a long arm action. Son of former big leaguer Bill Gullickson. Can pitch with sneaky, mid-upper 80s fastball and gets hitters to expand the zone. Big, slow curveball with 12/6 shape.
30. Chase Johnson RHP 6-4 210 R/R Deer Valley HS Glendale, Ariz.
MPH: 94. Physical-bodied righty with a powerful, deep arm stroke. Drop-and-drive type delivery. Power fastball exits hand easily at 90-92 mph, touches above average. Has developing 77-78 mph slider. Throws strikes with fastball. Better slider bite moves him to another category.
31. Travis Lawler RHP 6-3 170 R/R Central HS Little Rock, Ark.
MPH: 92. Lean-bodied hurler with long and clean 3/4 stroke. Has 87-91 fastball with run and sink. Slurvy 78 mph slider is third pitch. Good feel and usability of 78-81 mph changeup. Father is Jim Lawler, head coach at Arkansas-Little Rock.
32. Josh Osich LHP 6-3 190 L/L Bishop Kelly HS Boise, Idaho
MPH: 90. Strong, powerful build. Long and easy stroke. Mid-upper 80s fastball with command to both sides, good movement. Big shape with biting 71-75 mph curveball. Excellent arm speed and late dive with 78-81 mph changeup. Can pitch.
33. James Mahler RHP 6-6 225 R/R Jordan HS Sandy, Utah
MPH: 90. Big and broad-bodied righty with MLB bloodlines (father Mickey and uncle Rick Mahler). Heavy upper 80s fastball with sink. Tight downer 76-80 mph curveball is a legitimate out pitch. A bit raw, but the curveball is a difference maker.
34. Chris Withrow RHP 6-3 185 R/R Midland Christian HS Odessa, Texas
MPH: 93. Strong and athletic build. Lively and sneaky 89-92 mph fastball, competed to both sides well with good down angle. Changes shape of 73-75 mph breaking ball, can throw strikes with all, including changeup. Aggressive and intelligent.
35. Austin Bailey RHP 6-1 195 S/R Prattville HS Prattville, Ala.
MPH: 93. Strong and athletic, broad upper body. Long, loose and quick arm. Easy and fluid delivery. Late life on 88-92 mph fastball, good command. Spins 74-77 mph breaking ball well. Showed a changeup. A top two-way player.
36. Josh Means RHP 6-3 185 R/R Kennesaw Mountain HS Kennesaw, Ga.
MPH: 89. Long and athletically built. Long 3/4 stroke, decent rhythm. Works both sides with upper 80s fastball, has some sink, stays down in zone. Decent spin on lateral action 75-77 mph breaker.
37. Justin Poovey RHP 6-2 180 R/R South Caldwell HS Granite Falls, N.C.
MPH: 92. Athletic with good rhythm on mound. Long and quick arm stroke. Good sink to 88-91 mph fastball. Breaking ball is 71-76 mph with slurvy action. Good arm slot for changeup, did not show one. Strong arm.
38. Mark Peterson LHP 6-5 180 R/L Lincoln Park Academy Fort Pierce, Fla.
MPH: 89. Long and rangy lefty with a 3/4 and easy arm action. Rhythm to delivery and life on pitches. Mid-to-upper 80s fastball life and sneakiness. His 71-74 mph curveball dives to bottom of zone. Can add and subtract with fastball and understands how to pitch.
39. Gary Bulman RHP 6-3 230 R/R Greenbriar Christian HSVirginia Beach, Va.
MPH: 92. Strong and thick frame with a loose 3/4 delivery. His 88-91 mph fastball has some sink action. Spins 76-79 mph slider well and can pitch with it. Will subtract velo with slider. Decent feel of changeup.
40. Cole Green RHP 6-1 195 R/R Coppell HS Coppell, Texas
MPH: 92. Aggressive righty with a put-away breaking ball. Fastball ranges 88-91 mph with good down angle and arm-side run. Big action on both 76-80 mph slider and 71-73 mph curveball. Excellent feel of breaking ball, can pitch with both.
41. Nick Chmielewski RHP 6-1 190 R/R Carl Sandburg HS Orland Park, Ill.
MPH: 93. Stocky, powerful body. Quick arm with some energy in delivery. Has 88-92 mph fastball with some riding action. Cut the FB at times at lower velocities. Showed both slider and curveball. Energetic pitcher, closer type.
42. Leslie Williams RHP 6-2 188 R/R Birchmount C.I. Scarborough, Ontario
MPH: 90. Lean and athletically built. Quick arm with deep extension. Projects well, delivery needs to get more compact. Upper 80s fastball with some run, good spin on both rolling curveball and 80 mph sweeping slider. Could burst on scene next spring.
43. Conrad Flynn RHP 6-3 190 R/R Midland Lee HS Midland, Texas
MPH: 90. Excellent frame, wide in upper body, room to fill out. Pitched with 87-89 mph fastball that had some tilt. Good downer rolling action on 71-73 mph curveball. Life on 75-76 mph changeup. Solid three-pitch mix with projectable stuff.
44. Cody Allen RHP 6-1 195 R/R Boone HS Orlando, Fla.
MPH: 92. Strong and broad build. Loose arm. Lively 87-91 mph fastball that can ride or sink. Throws strikes with 74-75 mph curveball that has a chance to be plus, has 80-81 mph slider. Power arm.
45. Tyler Wilson RHP 6-2 184 R/R Midlothian HS Midlothian, Va.
MPH: 91.
46. Michael Watt LHP 6-1 185 L/L Capistrano Valley HS San Juan Capitstrano, Calif.
MPH: 90. Strong and athletic. Quick 3/4 arm, drops and drive. Sneaky upper 80s fastball with some late life. Can pitch up with the fastball. Slurvy breaker with decent action. Aggressive.
47. Mark Adzick LHP 6-5 170 L/L William Penn Charter HSHaverford, Pa.
MPH: 89. Thin lefty with a good arm and excellent feel for the ball. His 87-88 mph fastball comes out easily with life and some sizzle. Plus feel of 73-76 mph curveball, can pitch to both sides of plate. Can use for outs or strikes.
48. Connor Hoehn RHP 6-1 190 R/R St. Johns College HS Damascus, Md.
MPH: 93.
49. Deryk Hooker RHP 6-4 185 R/R Mira Mesa HS San Diego
MPH: 91. Unorthodox delivery, pitches from 3/4 slot with some arm quickness. Good sink on upper 80s fastball, shows feel of changeup and some with slow curveball.
50. Kevin Quackenbush RHP 6-5 195 R/R Jesuit HS Tampa
MPH: 89. Long and loose body with loose over-the-top arm delivery. His87-89 mph fastball has some arm-side action. Best pitch is mid-70s slider that at times had good downer action. Also has good feel of 69-72 mph curveball. Projects well.
51. Brian Shore RHP 6-3 195 R/R Pine Tree HS Longview Texas
MPH: 89. Great pitcher’s frame and he throws with a good downhill plane. Deceptive delivery, making his 89 mph fastball appear faster to hitters. Cut on FB.
52. David Small 6-5 190 L/L Benicia HS Benicia Calif.
MPH: 89. Great frame on the mound with projection. FB up to 89 with more to come in the future. Not afraid to pitch in on righthanded hitters. Lefty with great upside.
53. Chris Hernandez LHP 6-2 185 L/L Pace HS Pembroke Pines Fla.
MPH: 87. Has pitchability and mixes 3 quality pitches. Good tempo on mound. Arm-side life on fastball with projectable velocity. Clean arm action, and upside.
54. Joseph Yermal RHP 6-7 200 R/R McDonogh HS Bel Air, Md.
MPH: 90. Huge frame with projection. Good arm action and arm speed. Commands his fastball that topped out at 90 mph. Gets arm side tail on changeup.
55. Sammy Solis LHP 6-5 225 R/L Agua Fria HS Litchfield Park, Ariz.
MPH: 91. Very good pitcher’s frame with present strength. Easy arm with life on fastball that projects more in the future. Mixes pitches well with good control.
56. Patrick Arnold RHP 6-1 186 R/R Huntington HS Huntington, W.Va.
MPH: 92. Quick arm with downhill angle to the plate at 92 mph. Shows good control of both pitches. Very sharp curveball.
57. Nevin Griffith RHP 6-2 185 R/R Middleton HS Brandon, Fla.
MPH: 91. Nice, loose arm with good arm speed and arm action. 91 mph fastball with good run. Hard slider with sharp break. Great upside.
58. Keaton Hayenga RHP 6-4 175 R/R Eastlake HS Redmond, Wash.
MPH: 91. Loose and easy arm action with good arm speed. Good control of both pitches. Life on 91 mph fastball. Downward bite to curveball.
59. Cameron Gray RHP 6-0 180 R/R Silverthorn CI Toronto, Ontario
MPH: 89. Easy arm action with good arm speed. Velocity improved in second inning on the mound. Arm-side life on fastball. Biting curveball. Changes speeds, the kid can pitch.
60. Jon Luke Jacobs RHP 6-0 175 R/R Jackson HS Gainestown, Ala.
MPH: 88. Athletic build with nice arm action and good arm speed. Gets late life in the zone, and everything sinks. Arm-side tail to changeup. Projectable velocity.
61. Nick Rice LHP 6-6 190 R/L Tremper HS Kenosha, Wis.
MPH: 88. Very projectable body. Quick and deceptive arm action. Pitches to all quadrants, and changes speeds well. Projectable velocity and Rice has great upside.
62. Deck McGuire RHP 6-6 225 R/R Deep Run HS Richmond, Va.
MPH: 91. Very strong and durable body. Good command and mixes pitches well. Great downhill angle on 91 mph fastball with arm-side life. Projectable velocity. Great upside.
63. Taylor Reeves RHP 6-6 230 R/R Great Bridge HS Chesapeake, Va.
MPH: 90. Present strength in body with extra large frame. Very good curveball with sharp bite. Throws with good control.
64. Patrick Johnson RHP 5-10170 R/RSt. Stephens HS Conover, N.C.
MPH: 90. Very clean and easy arm action with arm speed. Very polished pitcher with command of all three pitches. Aggressive on the mound. Quick breaking ball with tight spin. Great feel on the mound.
65. Nathan Striz RHP 6-2 210 R/R Santa Fe Catholic Lakeland, Fla.
MPH: 93. Present strength in body with durability. Quick arm with simple mechanics. Runs fastball in on hitters. Life on 93 mph fastball when down in zone.
66. Colin Buckborough RHP 6-5 170 R/R Stamford CI Niagara Falls , Ont.
MPH: 92. Good-looking pitcher’s frame with projectability. Good arm speed. Maintains his velocity out of the stretch. Present arm strength and changes speed.
67. Travis Smith RHP 6-5 185 R/R Austin HS Austin, Texas
MPH: 89. Major League pitcher’s frame with a quick arm. Good action on secondary pitches. Sinking action on 89 mph fastball. Great upside.
68. Ryan Mikalsen LHP 6-4 180 R/L Sachem East HS Farmingville, N.Y.
MPH: 87. Tall, lean frame with projection. Clean arm action with easy delivery. Keeps everything down in the zone. Three solid pitches. Tons of potential.
69. Nicholas Christopher RHP 6-2 170 R/R Cathedral HS Beaumont, Texas
MPH: 90. Clean arm action with good arm speed at minimal effort. Good control of his pitches. Very tough when pitching down in the zone. Sinking action on fastball with late life at 90 mph.
70. Gabriel Feldman RHP 5-10 170 R/R Whitman HS Cabin John, Md.
MPH: 89. Quick arm that produces an 89 mph fastball. Has feel for curveball with quick and tight break.
71. Michael Gipson RHP 6-1 190 R/R Palm Beach Central HS Green Acres, Fla.
MPH: 89. Good arm speed with minimal effort. Controls his pitches and shows pitchability. Hard curve with bite.
72. Michael Meintel RHP 6-2 195 R/R Shadyside HS Shadyside, Ohio
MPH: 90. Good frame with projectability, and nice arm speed. Late life in zone with FB that topped out at 90.
73. Kirk Dehler RHP 6-1 185 R/R Billings West HS Billings , Mon.
MPH: 90. Athletic on the mound with a quick arm. Arm-side life on FB that topped out at 90. Good depth and sharpness to curve, and his split has good diving action.
74. Matt Miller RHP 6-0 180 R/R North Florida Christian HS Tallahassee, Fla.
MPH: 88. Lean and projectable body. Changeup has arm-side run, and fastball gets arm-side sink. Works corners of the plate with good tempo.
75. Matthew Tomshaw LHP 6-1 180 R/L Kingston HS Kingston , N.Y.
MPH: 89. Clean and loose arm action, and shows good command. LHP with pitchability, changing speeds and throwing strikes. Snappy curveball.
76. Dan Sandbrink RHP 6-1 192 L/R St. Louis Priory HS Chesterfield, Mo.
MPH: 90. Good arm speed on the mound. Keeps everything down in the zone. Change has sinking action with good arm speed.
77. Kyle Brule RHP 6-3 188 R/R Marcos di Niza HS Chandler, Ariz.
MPH: 88. Tall, lean, athletic and projectable RHP. Commands his pitches and shows great pitchability. Depth to curveball and curve is out pitch. Works the corners with a good plan.
78. Greg Amorosso LHP 6-1 190 R/L Cox HS Virginia Beach, Va.
MPH: 88. Lefty with good arm action and arm speed. Good command, changes speeds well. Plus life on pitches. CH is out pitch with sinking action. Good pitchability.
79. Caleb Hurst RHP 6-1 175 R/R Fred C. Beyer HS Modesto, Calif.
MPH: 89. Clean arm action with good arm speed. Makings of a plus curveball with depth. Hurst gets arm-side run on fastball. Looks the part on the mound.
80. Brian Bodjiak RHP 6-2 185 R/R Sandwich HS Sandwich, Mass.
MPH: 89. Lean, athletic and projectable pitcher. Good control of pitches. Mixes in good secondary pitches, and has projectable velocity.
81. Kendall Korbal RHP 6-6 190 R/R Langham Creek HS Houston
MPH: 89. Tall, lean, and very projectable frame. Nice, loose, and easy arm action with good arm speed. CH has arm-side run. Sharpness to curve, and gets arm-side life on FB.
82. Aaron Brewer RHP 6-7 190 R/R Red Oak HS Red Oak, Texas
MPH: 89. Very tall frame with great projection. Good arm speed on the mound. Gets arm side life on fastball that topped out at 89 mph. Great upside.
83. Trevor Reckling LHP 6-1195 L/LSt. Benedicts HS Newark , N.J.
MPH: 86. Good arm speed on the mound. Sinking action and arm-side life on 86 mph fastball.
84. Trevor Funk RHP 6-5 230 R/R American HS Vero Beach, Fla.
MPH: 86. Very large frame with present strength. Solid mechanics. Mixes pitches with control. Great feel for his changeup.
85. Nicholas Jensen LHP 6-2 175 L/L Appleton East HS Appleton, Wis.
MPH: 87. Projectable LHP with a good, loose, and easy arm action. Good command of pitches. Late life on FB at 87. Deceptive delivery and hides ball well. Very projectable velocity.
Pitchers ranked by Perfect Game scouting staff. Reports 1-50 written by Blaine Clemmens; reports 51-85 written by Wes Penick.
