The Hotlist: Rising Seniors Still Available
July 8, 2015
By Nathan Rode and PBR Staff
The summer season is in full swing and as you look around at event rosters, you might see that many 2016 prospects have already made their college decision. But there are still plenty of rising seniors with talent still available to programs. Some of the top ones in the Prep Baseball Report’s coverage area are listed alphabetically below.
Joe Acker, OF, Marquette University HS, WI
 The  5-foot-11, 175-pound Acker was the biggest surprise at the ProCase last  month, leaving many in attendance wondering how the right-handed  hitting outfielder was still uncommitted. Acker had the most impressive  outfield performance of the day. In the workout portion, he turned heads  by delivering the top outfield velocity of 95 mph while running a 6.78  laser-timed 60. Offensively, he generated the easiest bat speed at the  event, hitting from a balanced, controlled setup with a slightly uphill  path. During BP, Acker tanked a few balls out of Silver Cross Field with  wood and the wind blowing in. A quick-twitch athlete, Acker has strong  hands and creates lift in his swing. Acker also carried his standout  workout performance into game play. He went 2-for-3 with a pair of  line-drive singles to center field and left field. He also drove in a  run, scored twice and stole a base.
