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High School  | Rankings  | 11/17/2021

2024 Rankings Risers: Hitters

Tyler Russo      Billy Cruz     
Photo: Michael Mullinax (Perfect Game)
Michael Mullinax (2024, Canton, Ga.), No. 6 overall: Mullinax was already among some of the best in the class but moving up a few spots within the top-10 is certainly worth mentioning. He’s toolsed up with a big arm and some of the top athleticism in the class as a plus runner already, while the real feel to hit on both sides of the plate has paired well with his steady increase in physicality, something that will only continue to jump him on the national stage. - Tyler Russo
 

Fabio Peralta (2024, Miami, Fla.), No. 15 overall: Nobody made a bigger jump within the rankings than Peralta and what he did this fall certainly warranted this big of a catapult toward the top of the class. He’s an outstanding athlete who glides around the bases and in the outfield, while the picturesque left-handed swing has only continued to strengthen with his additions physically. The upside is vast beyond the big results he has already been able to produce on the biggest of stages. -TR

Ben Reiland (2024, Villa Park, Calif.), No. 39 overall: Reiland’s performances at his last two events, the 15u WWBA and Sophomore World Championship, were certainly impressive and are a big reason he has surged this far in the national rankings. He’s on the smaller end physically, but he’s an agile defender at an impact position and the bat-to-ball skills have shown against an array of talented arms, something that certainly jumps out at a young age. -TR



Mason Brassfield (2024, Bakersfield, Calif.), No. 65 overall: A two-way talent at the highest of levels, Brassfield could make an impact on either side of the ball long-term and he’s mentioned often for it. He’s got the kind of physical upside to dream on at an athletic 6-foot-3, 175 pounds while there’s a great deal of strength off the barrel already to go with huge arm talent on the mound where he’ll work comfortably in the upper-80s and projects to a great deal more. -TR
 

Drew Downs (2024, Cary, N.C.), No. 75 overall: Downs played in the trifecta of World Championship events down in Florida and impressed in a variety of ways across all three. He’s ultra-athletic, which translates well to his ability to be versatile defensively while the quick-twitch nature of the profile plays well from the left side in the box where the power upside certainly stands out as well and will make him a premier target in the recruiting landscape. -TR

Mateo Gray (2024, Weston, Fla.), No. 92 overall: Gray has been a joy to watch perform on the circuit on both sides of the ball and his combination of outstanding production and long-term upside makes him deserving of being a top-100 prospect. It’s a mid-80s fastball with true feel for three strong pitches on the mound while his strength translates in the bat where he’s hit .438 with 27 extra-base hits this year. -TR

Dalton Wentz (2024, Madison Heights, Va.), No. 99 overall: Physically advanced two-way talent with quality strength on both sides of the plate and a full arsenal on the mound, Wentz checks off a lot of good projection moving forward. Extremely athletic with excellent defensive tools, this is an exciting follow with no sign of slowing down. He made plenty of impact over his last few event performances at the plate, earning his jump in the ranking. He shows both power and advanced base runner potential to keep tabs on. -Billy Cruz
 

Myles Davis (2024, Marion, Iowa), No. 100 overall: The Iowa commit put on a loud streak of events this fall, including an MVP performance at the Midwest Labor Day, securing his rise in the rankings. He has consistently displayed a pure hit tool with quality at-bats week in and week out. The 6-foot, 165-pound athletic build projects plenty of added strength to his well-rounded tools and mature feel for the game. Certainly fitting the profile as one of the best shortstops in the country, his defensive impact up the middle has reached another level of talent in this class pairing well with his efficiency and developing raw strength at the plate. -BC

Jake Hanley (2024, Mason, Ohio), No. 115 overall: Recently committed to Indiana, Hanley’s exciting two-way talent is undeniable. His 6-foot-5, 205-pound frame has impressive present strength and athleticism that make it easy to project velocity on the mound and huge impact potential ahead of him at the plate. His left-handed swing has all the right pieces coming together, showing real power potential and outstanding feel for the barrel to consistently produce leverage to all fields. -BC

Dylan Green (2024, Roseville, Calif.), No. 120 overall: Green has been a talented position prospect for some time now and his continued success in some of the circuit’s best events this year has pushed him into this spot in the rankings. It’s a profile that is led by the bat as he finds the barrel at a consistent rate, while he’s made an impact at the shortstop position as well, giving him a well-rounded and high-impact package for the next level. -TR
 

Tatum Marsh (2024, San Jose, Calif.), No. 125 overall: Marsh fits the mold of a high-upside outfield prospect out of California and he showed just that at the Underclass event in just a short look, making this jump a good one for him. He’s well-proportioned and athletic, while the quick-twitch nature of the profile and the handle of his body translate well into the swing as he makes adjustments with intent and has the hand speed to impact the ball with authority. -TR

Jd Dix (2024, Whitefish Bay, Wis.), No. 137 overall: An exciting addition to Alabama’s 2024 recruiting class, Dix put up a lot of attention over the summer and fall that initiated his rise in the rankings. The athletic 6-foot-2, 170-pound switch-hitting shortstop has been fun to watch with his ability to impact games on both sides of the ball in multiple phases, displaying a deep tool set. With the development of his raw strength translating to game action smoothly, and his fluid swing on both sides continuing to produce with versatility, Dix’s value on the field is sure to carry long-term. -BC
 

Perry Hargett (2024, Peachland, N.C.), No. 139 overall: Hargett came to the Sophomore event in Fort Myers as a solid prospect already, but the impression he made with an 8-for-12 performance propelled him well up the national rankings. It’s an uber-athletic profile with quickness across the board and the swing is a real good one with tons of bat speed, evident bat-to-ball and the overall projection to hit for a good amount of extra-base hits long-term. -TR

Heath Whitlock (2024, Fayetteville, Ga.), No. 148 overall: Whitlock is another intriguing left-handed bat who stood out at the Class of 2024 All-American Games, flashing his talent with easy bat-to-ball skills that should carry success throughout his prep career and beyond. His feel for the barrel and ability to launch plays very well, even playing above his class just as he produced seamlessly at the WWBA Underclass. All-around refined tools with time to engage his physical development, his ability at the plate has early indication of a pure hit tool in the making. -BC

Isaiah Shivers (2024, Brooklyn, N.Y.), No. 149 overall: Shivers capped off a huge 2021 circuit resulting in his rise in the rankings after posting a solid .375 average at the WWBA Underclass, showcasing how easily his offensive production plays up in class against high-level talent. There is a lot to like about his defensive versatility and present feel to compete with quality at-bats, but his seamless juice from the left-side is very intriguing and will be an anticipated watch moving forward. -BC

Tyler Paul "TP" Wentworth (2024, Ripon, Calif.), No. 153 overall: Wentworth has some of the most highly-projectable tools in the class that are really starting to be put on display week in and week out. He consistently has been seen executing quality at-bats every event and has notably been one the most competitive pure hitters in the 2021 circuit, landing him a sure spot on the radar with plenty of potential to make outstanding leaps throughout his remaining prep career. -BC

Cayden Sheffield (2024, Acworth, Ga.), No. 159 overall: Sheffield is a very fun watch with explosive tools and quality intent for hard impact while maintaining control of the barrel and swing mechanics. His productive offensive talent performed very well at the highest stage to finish up a huge circuit, posting a .500 average at the WWBA Underclass, earning his jump in the rankings. His developing strength stands out in the class, which should draw a healthy amount of buzz to see where his dual threat talent will take him. -BC
 

Cooper McMullen (2024, Bonaire, Ga.), No. 160 overall: McMullen is another that has been on the national scene for some time and his steady improvements to his game have put him in the category of one of the classes top uncommitted prospects. He’s a long-but-athletic 6-foot-2, 178 pounds and there’s a good bit of two-way talent as the bat speed and impact potential stand out at the dish while the low-90s arm strength defensively translates well on the mound with loads of arm speed and feel to pitch. -TR

Evan Macintyre (2024, Matthews, N.C.), No.163 overall: Coming off being named to the Class of 2024 All-American Games Top Prospect List, Macintyre has showcased huge athletic upside with loads of physical development, projecting very well to his high-motor profile. Incredibly skilled at the plate, he has a quality barrel with present impact playing to all fields, pairing very well to his advanced run tool. Certainly a name to become familiar with out of North Carolina with potential to become the state’s top overall prospect moving forward. -BC

Matt Hansen (2024, Colorado Springs, Col.), No. 166 overall: Hansen has been a fun one to watch progress and the upside he still holds is vast. It’s a picturesque left-handed stroke with loads of power potential as the body fills out, while the quickness and ability to produce against talented arms has propelled him to the top overall prospect in the state of Colorado. -TR

Kaleb Hester (2024, Birmingham, Ala.), No. 167 overall: Hester, a Mississippi State commit, is a physical two-way presence, making him a great fit in the Bulldog’s 2024 recruiting class. He has shown off good upside to his raw strength with a lot of power potential to watch for in the coming years. He put up a streak of impressive offensive numbers since the start of the 2021 circuit and even jumped his fastball velocity up to 89 nearing the end of the fall. Solid all-around player with strength and talent at the plate to keep tabs on. -BC
 

Niko Benestad (2024, Parkland, Fla.), No. 169 overall: Benestad has without a doubt been one of the country’s top performers over the last two years and his continued success on the biggest stages has kept him climbing in the rankings, deservingly so. It’s an outstanding combination of physicality and bat-to-ball skills while the strength he has in his hands allows him to produce with a compact stroke and without selling out to do so. -TR

Ethan Wagner (2024, Aurora, Ill.), No. 185 overall: Wagner put up a loud display at the Sophomore WWBA, finishing up with a .417 average and a breakout performance. Very athletic look with corner infield physicality and actions to complement his present strength easily project his future success throughout his prep career and beyond. -BC

Collin Mowry (2024, Mokena, Ill.), No. 187 overall: Mowry has very little appearances on the circuit thus far, but it’s a profile that is very fitting here in the top-200 of the national rankings. He’s physical in the box, showing the natural ability to loft the baseball with serious impact strength, and the fact that he also shows well behind the dish just enhances the overall package and should make him a fun prospect to follow moving forward. -TR
 

Rylan Lujo (2024, Coconut Creek, Fla.), No. 196 overall: Lujo hits at the top of the same lineup as the previously mentioned Benestad, and he does so for good reason as his production fits it. He’s a strong-but-athletic 6-foot-1, 180-pound shortstop and the bat speed he creates in the box is some of the better in the class, while he’s made an impact on the defensive end showing comfort patrolling the premier position on the infield. -TR

Rustan Rigdon (2024, Metter, Ga.), No. 232 overall: Rigdon is a two-way talent committed to Vanderbilt, earning his jump in the rankings after putting up very impressive numbers event-to-event both on the mound and with the bat. The consistency speaks for itself and certainly fits the profile, shaping into another rising star coming out of Georgia. -BC

Brenton Clark (2024, Texarkana, Texas) No. 235 overall: Clark fit seamlessly at the top of the lineup playing up at the WWBA Underclass. He showed a mature approach with great feel for his well-rounded talent at the plate and ended up breaking out with an impressive .905 OPS and hitting .333. The toolsed-up athlete with huge versatility on defense is heading in the right direction and is a great 2024 land for Arkansas. -BC

Tyler Brashear (2024, Spring City, Pa.), No. 252 overall: Brashear has all the right things to like with obvious projection to be excited about translating to his game. He is a 6-foot-3, 160-pound dual threat with outstanding ability on both sides, and will be another enticing follow along his development. -BC


Landon White (2024, Ontario, Calif.), No. 290 overall: White’s freshman high school campaign leading into the Fall National Championships in September has been nothing short of a breakout year, landing him in the 2024 rising hitters. Toolsy and mobile at third with the athleticism and glove skill to play up the middle and also handles his own at the plate. -BC
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