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High School  | Rankings | 11/16/2020

2022 Prep Class Rankings Risers Part 3

Jered Goodwin
Photo: Manning West (Perfect Game)
2022 Prep Class Rankings Risers: Hitters | Pitchers

Garrett Baumann (2022 Poth, TX) is an athletic 6-foot-1 righty who made a splash at the PG Underclass World Championships this fall. His 87-90 mph heater has plenty of carry to it and he has the makings of a power slider, also using a changeup to give him a three pitch mix. The eleven strikeouts in just four-plus innings proves a lot about the swing and miss stuff.




McKay Whitaker (2022 Columbus, OH) was outstanding in October as he competed in both the Underclass WC and “Jupiter” in a ten day period. The powerful left-handed swing produced big. He clubbed over a 1.000 OPS on his way to a breakout performance. The next step is to put things together consistently, but the raw offensive upside is big.

Ryan Kennedy (2022 Manassas, VA) Given his 6-foot-5, 205 pound frame there is plenty to be excited about with his future projection. The big right-hander can run his heater into the low-90s and spins a tight low-80s slider giving him an enticing power arm profile. He is still learning to repeat his delivery with his long limbs, but has enough functional athleticism to make one think another jump in stuff and control is coming soon.

Robert Evans (2022 Bronx, NY) brings good control of his fastball that sits around 90 mph from the left side nearly every time out. He has a very good changeup with good fade and tons of confidence in the pitch and the breaking ball made big strides towards the end of summer. As the spin develops Evans could see helium continuing.


Jaden Stockton (2022 Sarasota, FL) has a great body with some quickness to the hips and massive upside on the mound as his great 6-foot-5 frame fills out. There is good arm speed for his long levers and the extension at release adds deception to the fastball that sits mostly in the upper-80s for now. The secondary stuff and feel to pitch is coming along nicely. He can hit a bit too.

Gage Harrelson (2022 Kathleen, GA) has always had some twitchy athleticism and an exciting set of tools. He can run, throw, and the bat speed is obvious. It all started coming together late in summer and carried over to the fall. His .363 average and budding power from the left side will garner lots of attention next year.

Jack Owens (2022 Apollo Beach, FL) continues to be a model of consistency on both sides of the ball. He hit .364 in 2020 as he continues to be a menace in the right-handed batters box. He also struck out fifty-four batters in just 36 innings on the bump. The 90 mph fastball and quick shoulder help in that department. Owens is an ultra-competitive prospect and can help win a game in multiple ways.

Matt Heavner (2022 Lincolnton, NC) can really pick it at the shortstop position. The instincts and IQ standout but he has good lateral quickness and exchange skills to go with it. Offensively he continues to display solid feel for the barrel and the last component is in the form of strength. As he fills out, it will help with both impact the ball and with straight line speed.

Adam (AJ) Shepard (2022 Manassas, VA) is a strong framed back stop that hits in one of the absolute best lineups on the circuit. He produces at every stop and puts up some of the best exit velocities in the 2022 class. As he learns to space the barrel, the power is going to come quickly. He also gives a ton of confidence to his pitching staffs as he receives well and brings bigtime toughness.


Austin Hawke (2022 Pfaffton, NC) When you hit .410 with a 1.079 OPS in over one hundred at bats in a calendar year with wood, you will garner attention. This typically came against the best competition in the country all while playing the middle of the infield at a very high level. The frame is still filling out and as he adds strength, the peripheral tools should trend up too.

Manning West (2022 Winder, GA) is 6-foot-6 with a strong core and base that make his 90 mph fastball pretty effortless. He has some moving parts that will need to tighten up but he has all the ingredients to make huge jumps. He needs repetitions but the fastball plane is tough to match and he seemed to be more comfortable spinning the ball this Fall.


Blake Binderup (2022 College Station, TX) had plenty of fans this fall as he sported a lively 90 mph fastball and much improved curveball. There is more athleticism than you would think given his long 6-foot-6 and pretty slender frame and it helps you dream on the Texan pretty big. He can hit too and shows good pop from the right side.

Tyler LeJeune (2022 Iota, LA) had a great showing at the PG Underclass All American Games early in the fall that capped off a 2020 that saw him hit .405 with plenty of extra base hits. The glove works on the dirt and should give him time to polish his footwork. He runs pretty well too, but the left-handed bat will be the carrier.

Greg Pettay (2022 Clermont, FL) is a winner in every sense of the word. The high energy and rangy shortstop has sure hands and also a flair for the dramatic as he can make plays that most cannot, with his great body control and lightning quick transfer. He has a tight right-handed swing and good eye hand coordination that will play long term.

Max Belyeu (2022 Aledo, TX) has a sweet left-handed stroke and lots of future power potential. He is patient and shows good recognition skills. There is a “gut feel” that he puts all the pieces together and has a monster showcase circuit in 2021. If he does, he should knock in runs in bunches while hitting balls over outfielders heads.

Leighton Finley (2022 Richmond Hill, GA) There is obvious strength in the 6-foot-4, 200 pound frame of the right-handed hitter. The potential power profile is the biggest attraction here and the bet is he will start tapping into it in the near future. There are some strides that need to be made defensively for him to stay on the left side but he has enough athleticism to do it.

Dixon Williams (2022 Grimesland, NC) has a wiry athletic 6-foot-2 frame to build on to go with a quick left-handed stroke. He is still growing into his body and can make things crude on the defensive side at times, but the athleticism will take over as he adds weight/strength. The bat continues to prove accurate and it’s easy to see the top of the order and middle of the field profile he brings.


Alex Walsh (2022 Boynton Beach, FL) is starting to put together the big potential he has with his 6-foot-3, lanky frame. He has knees and elbows flying everywhere that adds plenty of deception to his fastball that is peaking in the upper-80s now. His low 3/4 slot and ability to repeat his release on his three pitch mix give plenty of fits to opposing hitters.

Lorenzo Meola (2022 Green Brook, NJ) brings an aura of toughness every time he steps on the field. He has strong wrists and a short stroke that allows him to spray the entire field with line drives. He can stay at shortstop with his lateral quickness and he has plenty of arm to make all the plays.

Eli Serrano (2022 Gainesville, VA) has a classic left-handed swing with length and looseness that makes it fun to watch. The 6-foot-5, 190 pound frame is synching up more now and it led to a very consistent fall. There is massive upside as he fills out and the developmental curve seems to be trending in the right direction. With a solid offseason in the weight room, this profile may pop in ’21.
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