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| Story | 1/5/2022
Preseason Collegiate All-Americans
Vincent Cervino
Craig Cozart
Perfect Game is back with college preview coverage for the 2022 baseball season. We start our coverage with the 2022 Preseason All-Americans and will have content throughout the next two months which include Top 25 rankings, conference previews, as well as lists of the top players by year in college. Teams ranked 26-40 will release on Thursday, Jan. 4 while the Preseason Top 25 will release on Friday, Jan. 5.
The Perfect Game/Rawlings Preseason All-American teams are listed below, broken down into three separate teams along with breakdowns of the members of the first team. The players listed below were selected based on a combination of factors including statistics from 2021, prospect status, 2022 expectations, and ranking relative to their draft status.
Jace Jung
of Texas Tech was named Preseason Player of the Year while Florida State’s
Parker Messick
was named Preseason Pitcher of the Year. Jung had a monster 2021 campaign that culminated with the Big 12 Player of the Year award and he’s one of the most dangerous bats in college baseball. Messick took home ACC Pitcher of the Year honors for the Seminoles as he should lead a talented Florida State pitching staff.
* denotes picks for Preseason Player and Pitcher of the Year, respectively
First-Team Hitters
Pos.
Name
School
Class
AVG
OBP
SLG
R
H
2B
3B
HR
RBI
SB
C
Daniel Susac
Arizona
SO
.335
.392
.591
48
81
24
1
12
65
0
1B
Dominic Keegan
Vanderbilt
SR
.345
.427
.638
56
80
17
3
15
57
0
2B
Jace Jung
*
Texas Tech
JR
.337
.462
.697
55
70
10
1
21
67
4
3B
Austin Knight
Charlotte
SR
.342
.398
.615
59
80
29
1
11
63
13
SS
Brooks Lee
Cal Poly
JR
.342
.384
.626
48
76
27
3
10
57
3
OF
Gavin Cross
Virginia Tech
JR
.345
.415
.621
48
70
13
5
11
35
9
OF
Chase DeLauter
James Madison
JR
.386
.508
.723
26
39
12
2
6
21
7
OF
Brock Jones
Stanford
JR
.311
.453
.646
56
64
13
1
18
62
14
DH
Jacob Berry
Louisiana State
SO
.352
.439
.676
54
87
19
5
17
70
2
UT
Paul Skenes
Air Force
SO
.410
.486
.697
49
77
21
0
11
43
0
First-Team Pitchers
Pos.
Name
School
Class
ERA
W-L
CG
SV
IP
H
SO
BB
OBA
SP
Justin Campbell
Oklahoma State
JR
2.57
7-2
1
0
84
66
102
27
.214
SP
Parker Messick
*
Florida State
JR
3.10
8-2
0
0
90
81
126
23
.234
SP
Cam Schlittler
Northeastern
JR
1.88
8-1
0
0
76.2
58
85
20
.209
SP
Andrew Taylor
Central Michigan
JR
1.81
11-4
5
0
94.1
64
125
24
.189
SP
Carson Whisenhunt
East Carolina
JR
3.77
6-2
0
0
62
50
79
22
.220
RP
Landon Sims
Mississippi State
JR
1.44
5-0
0
13
56.1
29
100
15
.149
RP
Carson Palmquist
Miami
JR
2.22
1-1
0
14
44.2
22
75
8
.143
UT
Paul Skenes
Air Force
SO
2.70
1-1
0
11
26.2
20
30
9
.208
Catcher
Daniel Susac
, Arizona
Catcher is going to be one of the most competitive positions when it comes to awards this year, but giving Susac the edge here is the combination of his offensive production as a true freshman as well as his current status as the top-ranked catcher from a draft perspective. Susac is a unique profile behind the plate being 6-foot-5, but he offers significant power from both sides of the plate. He crushed 24 doubles for the best offense in the country a year ago and Susac will likely be the anchor for what should be another very good offense.
First Base
Dominic Keegan
, Vanderbilt
Keegan split time last year at first and designated hitter but should be making his way back to his natural home behind the dish in 2022. Keegan was the best hitter for a team that came within one game of a title last year as his offensive consistency was key for the Commodores. Keegan controls the strike zone very well and has both doubles and home run power as well as the assumed mantle as one of the leaders of the team moving forward. The bat plays wherever he suits up and his role will be critical for a young Vanderbilt team.
Second Base
Jace Jung
, Texas Tech
The presumed Golden Spikes favorite, and PG’s Preseason Player of the Year, Jung had an arguable case for the award last year thanks to a sterling statistical line. Jung smashed 21 home runs while slugging close to .700 and is largely viewed as one of the safer college bats at the top of this draft class. You’re talking about a prospect who could have a plus hit tool with plus power as he can drive balls out of the park to all fields and though he’ll have a second base or third base future the bat is going to play anywhere.
Third Base
Austin Knight
, Charlotte
Knight was a doubles machine for the 49ers a year ago as he led the entire country with 29, which was two more than
Brooks Lee
. Knight has an excellent blend of athleticism along with strong hitting tools and has performed excellently in his college career. This will be his fourth year in school so he’s immediately one of the better seniors in the class. Charlotte has the potential to be a dangerous team and Knight will likely be the one leading the charge from an offensive standpoint this spring.
Shortstop
Brooks Lee
, Cal Poly
A bona fide No. 1 overall pick contender, Lee was the second-ranked collegiate prospect on our most recent draft list and it’s because he does everything exceptionally well. He’s a true plus hitter from both sides of the plate and knocked in 27 doubles last year while slugging over .600. There’s absolutely double-digit home run potential but his extra-base hits are going to be very high this spring. He’s also as sure-handed as they come at shortstop with plus hands and IQ at the position as he looks to be in store for a monster year.
Outfield
Gavin Cross
, Virginia Tech
Cross led the ACC in hitting a year ago and parlayed what was a breakout season, both for himself and for the Hokies in general, into a hot streak during his time with Team USA over the summer. He checks a ton of boxes, as he’s big with a left-handed power stick along with underrated athleticism and run tools. His center field future is a bit more unsettled when compared to the other collegiate center fielders but he’s a prospect who would profile really well in right field thanks to his arm and emerging raw power.
Outfield
Chase DeLauter
, James Madison
DeLauter burst onto the scene this summer at the Cape Cod League where he showed he is a surefire first round talent and a contender for the first overall pick. DeLauter only played 26 games last year due to James Madison’s limited schedule, but his rate stats over a full campaign would put him right in contention with the rest of the first team. He can run, throw defend, hit for both average and power and even throw some innings of relief if need be; he’s a very complete college player.
Outfield
Brock Jones
, Stanford
Jones was the heart and soul of the resurgent Cardinal offense that took them back to Omaha in 2021. A former two-sport standout at Stanford, Jones now focuses exclusively on baseball while still bringing that toughness and athleticism of the gridiron to the diamond. He’s one of the best athletes in the country with true center field chops as he blends power and speed really well with 18 home runs and 14 stolen bases. Jones is dynamic and one of the more intriguing prospects in the country.
Designated Hitter
Jacob Berry
, Louisiana State
Arguably the biggest transfer in the country, Berry followed Head Coach Jay Johnson to Baton Rouge where he’ll follow up one of the best freshman campaigns in recent memory. Berry bolsters an already-loaded offense as his switch-hit bat is one of the most potent and versatile in the country. Berry should be suiting up at third base this year after spending a majority of time as the designated hitter, but a .676 slugging percentage with 17 home runs and 19 doubles is nothing to scoff at. With another year of those stats, this time in the SEC, he’ll be a firm No. 1 pick contender.
Utility
Paul Skenes
, Air Force
A true freshman in 2021, Skenes immediately became the highest-touted two-way player in the country, finishing the year with a batting average over .400 and featuring a fastball that works into the upper-90s at times. Skenes is a strong hitter and has a good bit of raw power as he launched 11 home runs, and though the stats were sterling from an offensive standpoint, most evaluators view Skenes as an arm long term. He racked up 11 saves on the back end of the bullpen last year with 30 strikeouts in 26 2/3 innings as Skenes is certainly one of the more fun prospects in the country.
Starting Pitcher
Justin Campbell
, Oklahoma State
Campbell had a breakout campaign for the Cowboys as a two-way prospect who’s going to have a big role on the mound moving forward. Campbell stands tall on the bump at 6-foot-7 and features a full pitch mix, including a low-90s heater that he can run into the mid-90s at will. He missed a ton of bats and has all the elements of a projected starter moving forward. His ability to throw strikes, command the strike zone, and have a full pitch mix make him a prospect who could continue to see his stock soar.
Starting Pitcher
Parker Messick
, Florida State
Our projected and Preseason Pitcher of the Year, Messick took home ACC Pitcher of the Year honors as a true sophomore and you’d be hard-pressed to find a bigger competitor on this list. Messick attacks hitters and pounds the strike zone with his low-90s heater while his plus changeup is one of the best in the class. He’s got a full pitch mix along with the experience of the next two years and we’re clearly anticipating a huge 2022 campaign for Messick. With 126 strikeouts to 23 walks in 90 innings, there’s clear bat-missing qualities here that should propel Messick to a big season.
Starting Pitcher
Cam Schlittler
, Northeastern
Schlittler is a huge right-hander with a 6-foot-6 frame and really started to take off toward the end of the spring and into the summer. He had a minuscule ERA of 1.88 on the season with a mid-90s heater and strong secondaries. Schlittler was excellent in the Regional in terms of stuff, highlighted by solid strikes and a promising slider. He’ll form a talented duo with teammate Sebastian Keane this spring but the strength of Schlittler’s 2021 campaign along with expectations heading into this spring make him a significant name to watch.
Starting Pitcher
Andrew Taylor
, Central Michigan
The lowest ERA of the first-team starting pitchers belongs to Taylor, who enjoyed a breakout for the upstart Chippewas that captured the MAC title. Taylor is a long and lean right-hander who had an ERA of 1.81 and finished with close to 100 innings with five complete games. He’s the ultimate strike thrower who competes and can turn over lineups multiple times. Taylor is a strong draft prospect too, with a low-90s heater and a full pitch mix that he utilizes well to work through lineups in creative ways.
Starting Pitcher
Carson Whisenhunt
, East Carolina
Following Gavin Williams’ first-round selection,
Carson Whisenhunt
ascends to be the ace of the Pirates and he’s certainly got great stuff to back that up. Whisenhunt is a southpaw who can work into the mid-90s along with a good slider and a filthy changeup that is easily plus and is likely the best cambio in the country. He struck out 79 hitters in 62 innings a year ago and his stats will likely continue to improve as he’s in line for many more innings this spring as the ace of a team that has Omaha ambitions.
Relief Pitcher
Landon Sims
, Mississippi State
Sims was a bit overshadowed a year ago by eventual Golden Spikes winner Kevin Kopps as unhittable SEC super relievers. He’ll make the jump to the rotation this spring as the defending champion Bulldogs lose the entirety of their starting rotation, but there’s no reason to believe that Sims will be any different. He struck out an absurd 100 hitters in 56 1/3 innings, which is a major workload for someone out of the bullpen. Sims features an unhittable combination of a mid-90s fastball and wipeout slider as the strikeouts are sure to come very often this spring.
Relief Pitcher
Carson Palmquist
, Miami
Similar to Sims, Palmquist is expected to make the jump to the starting rotation this spring in Coral Gables and man the rubber on Friday nights. Palmquist has drawn numerous Chris Sale comparisons thanks to his funky mechanics and low slot release. He works in the low-90s with very good angle and a low release height while he has a wipeout slider and more than usable changeup. He tossed close to 50 innings so there’s some workload experience there already and he certainly has the stuff to be a Friday night ACC ace and potential first round pick.
Second-Team Hitters
Pos.
Name
School
Class
AVG
OBP
SLG
R
H
2B
3B
HR
RBI
SB
C
Kevin Parada
Georgia Tech
SO
.318
.379
.550
42
70
20
2
9
42
1
1B
Tre' Morgan
Louisiana State
SO
.357
.441
.526
64
89
16
4
6
42
15
2B
Carter Trice
Old Dominion
SO
.355
.426
.632
57
83
17
3
14
54
8
3B
Tyler Locklear
VCU
JR
.345
.515
.686
69
67
12
3
16
66
8
SS
Zach Neto
Campbell
JR
.405
.488
.746
50
70
17
3
12
58
12
OF
Dylan Beavers
California
JR
.303
.401
.630
44
64
11
2
18
49
10
OF
Enrique Bradfield Jr.
Vanderbilt
SO
.336
.451
.414
60
82
8
4
1
38
47
OF
Dylan Crews
Louisiana State
SO
.362
.453
.663
64
89
16
2
18
42
12
DH
Ivan Melendez
Texas
SR
.319
.438
.603
38
65
13
3
13
51
1
UT
Gabriel Hughes
Gonzaga
JR
.247
.291
.425
13
18
4
0
3
12
0
Second-Team Pitchers
Pos.
Name
School
Class
ERA
W-L
CG
SV
IP
H
SO
BB
OBA
SP
Hunter Barco
Florida
JR
4.01
10-3
0
0
83
77
94
26
.239
SP
Jace Kaminska
Wichita State
SO
2.32
8-1
2
0
62
51
51
19
.225
SP
Pete Hansen
Texas
JR
1.88
9-1
0
0
91
66
80
23
.201
SP
Sam Highfill
North Carolina State
JR
3.66
9-2
0
0
93.1
77
84
26
.224
SP
Blade Tidwell
Tennessee
SO
3.74
10-3
0
0
98.2
84
90
34
.234
RP
Devereaux Harrison
Long Beach State
JR
1.57
3-1
0
10
34.1
22
42
12
.175
RP
Marcus Johnson
Duke
JR
3.05
5-3
0
7
56
40
59
12
.196
UT
Gabriel Hughes
Gonzaga
JR
3.23
4-3
0
0
61.1
48
67
30
.211
Third-Team Hitters
Pos.
Name
School
Class
AVG
OBP
SLG
R
H
2B
3B
HR
RBI
SB
C
Logan Tanner
Mississippi State
JR
.287
.382
.525
45
70
13
0
15
53
0
1B
Nolan Schanuel
Florida Atlantic
SO
.343
.444
.576
54
68
11
1
11
56
6
2B
Robert Moore
Arkansas
JR
.284
.347
.560
49
62
12
3
14
63
2
3B
Brock Wilken
Wake Forest
SO
.279
.365
.617
41
51
11
0
17
44
0
SS
Jacob Gonzalez
Ole Miss
SO
.355
.443
.561
73
93
16
1
12
55
2
OF
Jud Fabian
Florida
SR
.249
.364
.560
51
56
10
0
20
46
6
OF
Jace Grady
Dallas Baptist
JR
.337
.417
.534
46
60
17
3
4
40
15
OF
Jared McKenzie
Baylor
JR
.383
.453
.626
62
82
14
4
10
44
3
DH
Tim Elko
Ole Miss
SR
.325
.444
.675
41
52
8
0
16
55
0
UT
Ethan Long
Arizona State
SO
.340
.417
.704
42
55
11
0
16
54
0
Third-Team Pitchers
Pos.
Name
School
Class
ERA
W-L
CG
SV
IP
H
SO
BB
OBA
SP
John Michael Bertrand
Notre Dame
GR
3.21
8-2
3
0
92.2
82
68
22
.234
SP
Cooper Hjerpe
Oregon State
JR
4.21
3-6
0
0
77
63
98
27
.223
SP
Bryce Hubbart
Florida State
JR
3.80
6-5
0
0
71
54
94
29
.208
SP
Austin Krob
TCU
SR
3.81
8-1
0
0
85
80
96
37
.252
SP
Peyton Pallette
Arkansas
JR
4.02
1-2
0
1
56
51
67
20
.237
RP
Jacob King
UC Irvine
JR
1.98
3-1
0
8
41
32
45
10
.224
RP
Nick Maldonado
Vanderbilt
JR
2.31
1-2
0
9
50.2
32
59
7
.173
UT
Ethan Long
Arizona State
SO
0.00
0-0
0
4
6.2
3
4
3
.130
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