Arizona Class of 2028 Rankings: Risers

• Athletic left-hander with a low release height that creates a difficult angle and natural arm-side movement.
• Fastball reached 90.1 mph after topping at 83.6 mph in February, showing significant velocity development.
• Slider works into the mid-70s with up to 2,441 rpm and sharp horizontal action.
• Mixes four pitches, including a fading changeup and curveball, giving him multiple weapons against hitters on both sides.

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• Physical 6-foot-2, 191-pound pitcher with an 88 mph fastball and 88 mph outfield arm.
• Fastball shows ride, reaching 23.1 inches of induced vertical break.
• Deep arsenal includes a curveball, slider, cutter and tumbling splitter.

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• Low-slot left-hander with an 87 mph fastball that produces heavy arm-side run from a 4.3-foot release height.
• High-spin slider reaches 2,769 rpm with sharp sweeping action and more than 21 inches of horizontal movement.
• Changeup works around 79–81 mph with fading action, giving him a quality third offering.

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• Projectable 6-foot-4, 187-pound right-hander with a fastball that has reached 94.4 mph.
• Four-pitch mix includes a curveball, slider and changeup, with both breaking balls working in the mid-to-upper 70s.
• Creates extension from the long frame, helping the fastball play with added perceived velocity.

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• Strong, funky 5-foot-11, 189-pound pitcher with an 89.1 mph fastball.
• Curveball reaches 78 mph with up to 2,539 rpm and sharp action.
• Complements the breaking ball with a fading changeup in the upper 70s.

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• Athletic 6-foot-1, 181-pound catcher
• 103 mph max exit velocity, 98.4 mph average and 399-foot max distance.
• 6.99 60-yard time and 1.66 10-yard split.
• Defensively recorded a 77 mph catcher velocity with pop times from 1.94–2.00.

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• Strong, physical right-handed hitter with a 103 mph max exit velocity and 94.5 mph average.
• Consistently produces hard contact.
• Athletic mover with a 73 mph arm and 2.09–2.18 pop times behind the plate.

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• Athletic catcher with a 6.94 60-yard time, 1.64 10-yard split and 20 mph top speed.
• Strong defensive tools with an 81 mph arm and 1.88–1.94 pop times.
• Quick, powerful swing highlighted by 75.6 mph bat speed.
• Displays leadership qualities.

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• Athletic 6-foot-1, 187-pound left-handed hitter with strength in the frame.
• Produces consistent hard contact to all fields.
• Defensive versatility at catcher and first base with a 77 mph arm behind the plate.
• Recorded pop times ranging from 1.96–2.07.

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• Speedy athlete with a 6.64 60-yard time, 1.59 10-yard split, 21.5 mph top speed and 28.2-inch vertical.
• Left-handed hitter with a 95.4 mph max exit velocity and 73% sweet-spot rate.
• Athleticism, speed and positional actions give him the tools to remain at shortstop.

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• Left-handed corner bat with a physical 6-foot-2, 187-pound frame and a strong track record of hard contact.
• Made noticable changes to the swing in the past year that are serving him well.
• Improved his 60-yard time from 7.49 to 7.18 while raising his top speed from 18.2 to 19.3 mph.

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• Contact-first infielder who consistently controls the barrel and uses the middle of the field.
• Continued to get faster throughout the year, lowering his 60-yard time from 6.84 in February to 6.62 in August.
• Well-rounded shortstop with an 84 mph infield arm and the athleticism to play multiple spots on the field.

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• Strength continues to be added to the frame. Went from an 86 mph average exit velocity at Future Games to 96.5 mph at the Arizona State Games with a new personal-best exit velocity of 101.2 mph.
• Improved his 60-yard time from 7.37 in February to 6.99 in August, adding another tool to his game.
• Twitchy hands and strong rotational acceleration support a fast, explosive swing with developing power.

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• Power-speed outfielder who pairs a 6.67 60-yard time with a 100 mph max exit velocity.
• Showed improved consistency as Summer progressed.
• Explosive lower half is reflected in a 30.9-inch vertical and 21.4 mph top speed.
• Well-rounded defensive profile with the range to cover ground and an 87 mph arm from the outfield.

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• Took a major step forward between February and August, increasing his max exit velocity from 96.3 to 102.6 mph and his average from 88.2 to 95.1 mph.
• Raised his hard-hit rate from 60% to 80%, reinforcing improved consistency.
• Strong arm adds value in right field and on the bump, reaching 89 mph from the outfield.

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• Rare size-and-athleticism combination at 6-foot-4, 222 pounds with a left-handed bat and legitimate two-way ability.
• Made a dramatic speed jump from February to July, cutting his 60-yard time from 7.18 to 6.76 while raising his top speed from 19.1 to 20.9 mph.
• Arm strength is a separator, reaching 95 mph from the outfield and 92.6 mph on the mound.
• Already produces impact contact with a 100.5 mph max exit velocity and 387-foot best distance.

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• Arizona’s new No. 1 prospect owns one of the loudest left-handed offensive profiles in the class.
• Combines an 80.6 mph bat speed with a 106.2 mph max exit velocity, 99.8 mph yearly average and 408-foot best distance.
• Power translates to competition, producing four hits, two doubles and a home run at the Future Games.
• Legitimate two-way impact with a 93 mph outfield arm and a fastball that climbed from 89.3 mph in February to 91.5 mph at Future Games.

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• Lean, athletic left-handed outfielder with plenty of physical development remaining in his 6-foot, 154-pound frame.
• Speed and explosiveness took a step forward, improving from a 7.00 to 6.80 60-yard time while reaching a 30.9-inch vertical.
• Made his largest offensive gain in quality of contact, raising his average exit velocity from 80.4 to 87.8 mph between February and August.
• Fast hands and 77.5 mph bat speed provide a strong foundation for additional power as the frame matures.

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• Versatile defender with experience in the outfield and at shortstop, giving him multiple paths into a lineup.
• Creates his best offense through controlled, contact first approach.
• Solid arm strength supports the defensive profile, reaching 85 mph from the outfield.

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