{"id":43607,"date":"2023-06-02T07:00:29","date_gmt":"2023-06-02T12:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/?p=43607"},"modified":"2023-06-01T23:45:01","modified_gmt":"2023-06-02T04:45:01","slug":"2023-ncaa-regionals-prospects-to-watch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prospects1500.com\/college-baseball\/2023-ncaa-regionals-prospects-to-watch\/","title":{"rendered":"2023 NCAA Regionals: Prospects To Watch"},"content":{"rendered":"

With the NCAA Baseball Tournament kicking off this Friday, June 2 it is time to dive into the top MLB draft prospects to watch in each regional. These are players that are draft eligible in each of the next three years (2023, 2024, and 2025) and will be listed in alphabetical order by team and player. This is not a rankings list. That is to come later in the month. The order of the regionals is set based upon ranking with Winston-Salem coming first given Wake Forest got the number one national seed, and Tuscaloosa coming last as they are the number 16 national seed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Winston-Salem Regional<\/h3>\n

Teams: <\/b>George Mason, Maryland, Northeastern, Wake Forest<\/span><\/p>\n

Top prospects to watch:<\/b><\/p>\n

Ian Petrutz<\/a>, OF, Maryland, 2024 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Jason Savacool<\/a>, RHP, Maryland, 2023 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Kyle McCoy<\/a>, LHP, Maryland, 2025 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Luke Shliger<\/a>, C, Maryland, 2023 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Matt Shaw<\/a>, 2B, Maryland, 2023 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Nick Lorusso<\/a>, 3B, Maryland, 2023 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Nigel Belgrave<\/a>, RHP, Maryland, 2023 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Mike Sirota<\/a>, OF, Northeastern, 2024 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Brock Wilken<\/a>, 3B, Wake Forest, 2023 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Camden Minacci, RHP, Wake Forest, 2023 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Josh Hartle<\/a>, LHP, Wake Forest, 2024 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Marek Houston<\/a>, SS, Wake Forest, 2025 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Michael Massey<\/a>, RHP, Wake Forest, 2024 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Nick Kurtz<\/a>, OF, Wake Forest, 2024 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Rhett Lowder<\/a>, RHP, Wake Forest, 2023 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Sean Sullivan<\/a>, RHP, Wake Forest, 2023 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Seth Keener<\/a>, RHP, Wake Forest, 2023 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Teddy McGraw<\/a>, RHP, Wake Forest, 2023 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Summary:<\/b><\/p>\n

Wake Forest was a no-brainer number one overall seed, but they were not done any favors by the committee given the teams in their regional. While there is not a big draft name on the George Mason squad, Maryland is absolutely loaded and Sirota is one of my favorite players in the 2024 class. Wake has been known as Rake Forest, and for good reason, but the depth of arms they have is most impressive. They will need to be with the nation\u2019s RBI leader in Nick Lorusso<\/a> in the Maryland lineup, and he might be the third best prospect on that team. When Wake decides to throw Lowder will be really interesting, as he may be the second best pitching prospect in this year\u2019s draft.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Gainesville Regional<\/h3>\n

Teams: <\/b>Florida, Florida A&M, Texas Tech, UConn<\/span><\/p>\n

Top prospects to watch:<\/b><\/p>\n

Brandon Neely<\/a>, RHP, Florida, 2024 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Brandon Sproat<\/a>, RHP, Florida, 2023 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Cade Kurland<\/a>, MIF, Florida, 2025 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Hurston Waldrep<\/a>, RHP, Florida, 2023 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Jac Caglianone<\/a>, 1B\/LHP, Florida, 2024 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Josh Rivera<\/a>, SS, Florida, 2023 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Wyatt Langford<\/a>, OF, Florida, 2023 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Gage Harrelson<\/a>, OF, Texas Tech, 2025 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Hudson White<\/a>, C, Texas Tech, 2024 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Kevin Bazzell<\/a>, C\/3B, Texas Tech, 2024 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Mason Molina<\/a>, LHP, Texas Tech, 2024 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Tracer Lopez<\/a>, SS, Texas Tech, 2025 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Summary:<\/b><\/p>\n

Want to get yourself familiar with some big names for next year\u2019s draft, this is the regional for you. Caglianone is the number one prospect for 2024 as of right now, and clearly the best two way player in college baseball right now. Molina is an impressive lefty arm who would probably be the top LHP from the college ranks if he was eligible to be drafted this year. But that doesn\u2019t mean there aren’t plenty of names to keep an eye on come this year\u2019s draft. Langford is a top three guy while Waldrep will hear his name called in the first round as well.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Fayetteville Regional<\/h3>\n

Teams: <\/b>Arizona, Arkansas, Santa Clara, TCU<\/span><\/p>\n

Top prospects to watch:<\/b><\/p>\n

Chase Davis<\/a>, OF, Arizona, 2023 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Mason White<\/a>, 2B, Arizona, 2025 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

TJ Nichols<\/a>, RHP, Arizona, 2023 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Brady Tygart<\/a>, RHP, Arkansas, 2024 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Hagen Smith<\/a>, LHP, Arkansas, 2024 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Hunter Hollan<\/a>, LHP, Arkansas, 2023 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Jace Bohrofen<\/a>, OF, Arkansas, 2023 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Jaxon Wiggins<\/a>, RHP, Arkansas, 2023 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Kendall Diggs<\/a>, OF, Arkansas, 2024 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Peyton Stovall<\/a>, 2B, Arkansas, 2024 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Tavian Josenberger<\/a>, OF, Arkansas, 2023 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Anthony Silva<\/a>, SS, TCU, 2024 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Brayden Taylor<\/a>, 3B, TCU, 2023 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Cam Brown<\/a>, RHP, TCU, RHP, 2023 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Karson Bowen<\/a>, C, TCU, 2025 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Summary:<\/b><\/p>\n

The best prospect in this group is Davis, as he has firmly planted himself in the first round given his smooth swing and great power. That said Arizona was one of the last teams in and have struggled with pitching which was highlighted by Nichols being shifted to a bullpen role. Arkansas is a very balanced team with some quality prospects but might not have a guy go on day one. That won\u2019t be the case in 2024, as Diggs and Stovall should both be drafted early. Taylor is the key bat for TCU, but Bowen has faired extremely well in his freshman season.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Clemson Regional<\/h3>\n

Teams: <\/b>Charlotte, Clemson, Lipscomb, Tennessee<\/span><\/p>\n

Top prospects to watch:<\/b><\/p>\n

Jake Cunningham<\/a>, OF, Charlotte, 2023 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Caden Grice<\/a>, 1B\/LHP, Clemson, 2023 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Cam Cannarella<\/a>, MIF, Clemson, 2025 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Cooper Ingle<\/a>, C\/OF, Clemson, 2023 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Will Taylor<\/a>, OF, Clemson, 2024 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Andrew Lindsey<\/a>, LHP, Tennessee, 2023 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Blake Burke<\/a>, INF, Tennessee, 2024 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Chase Burns<\/a>, RHP, Tennessee, 2023 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Chase Dollander<\/a>, RHP, Tennessee, 2023 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Christian Moore<\/a>, INF, Tennessee, 2024 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Dylan Dreiling<\/a>, OF, Tennessee, 2025 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Jared Dickey<\/a>, C\/OF, Tennessee, 2023 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Maui Ahuna<\/a>, SS, Tennessee, 2023 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Summary:<\/b><\/p>\n

Clemson vs. Tennessee is one of the better potential matchups to determine a regional, and there is a ton of draft talent on both sides. Grice has a real shot to be drafted as a two way player while Cannarella has had a heck of a freshman campaign. Dollander opened the season with an argument to be the top arm in the class, but he has been very inconsistent this season and has fallen out of that clear cut top five and may even be the second arm selected anymore. Ahuna missed a good chunk of the beginning of the season due to ineligibility tied to his transfer to Tennessee, and he hasn\u2019t put up the numbers he would have hoped, but he is still an immensely talented player and could really raise his stock with a good postseason.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Baton Rouge Regional<\/h3>\n

Teams: <\/b>LSU, Oregon State, Sam Houston, Tulane<\/span><\/p>\n

Top prospects to watch:<\/b><\/p>\n

Brady Neal<\/a>, C, LSU, 2025 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Chase Shores<\/a>, RHP, LSU, 2025 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Christian Little<\/a>, RHP, LSU, 2023 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Dylan Crews<\/a>, OF, LSU, 2023 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Jared Jones<\/a>, C\/OF, LSU 2025 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Grant Taylor<\/a>, RHP, LSU, 2023 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Paul Skenes<\/a>, RHP, LSU, 2023 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Thatcher Hurd<\/a>, RHP, LSU, 2024 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Tommy White<\/a>, CIF, LSU, 2024 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Tre\u2019 Morgan, 1B, LSU, 2023 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Ty Floyd<\/a>, RHP, LSU, 2023 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Garret Forrester<\/a>, 1B, Oregon State, 2023 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Travis Bazzana<\/a>, SS, Oregon State, 2023 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Summary:<\/b><\/p>\n

The list of names I that didn\u2019t make the list for LSU is as impressive as a some other regionals themselves, so it is clear why LSU was ranked number one to start the year. Skenes and Crews could very well find themselves going 1-2 in the draft, with there being some debate still as to who would go number one. Crews really struggles over the past month, so there are some concerns he could \u201cfall\u201d as far as third come the draft, but a big tournament could cement him going 1-1. Hurd has a chance to be the number one pitcher selected next year, while Bazzana could be the best Australian baseball prospect we have seen and will likely go early in round one next year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Nashville Regional<\/h3>\n

Teams: <\/b>East Illinois, Oregon, Vanderbilt, Xavier<\/span><\/p>\n

Top prospects to watch:<\/b><\/p>\n

Drew Smith<\/a>, 3B, Oregon, 2025 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Jacob Walsh<\/a>, 1B, Oregon, 2024 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Sabin Ceballos<\/a>, 3B, Oregon, 2023 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Andrew Dutkanych<\/a>, RHP, Vanderbilt, 2024 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Carter Holton<\/a>, LHP, Vanderbilt, 2024 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Davis Diaz<\/a>, INF, Vanderbilt, 2024 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Enrique Bradfield<\/a> Jr., OF, Vanderbilt, 2023 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Hunter Owen<\/a>, LHP, Vanderbilt, 2023 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Jonathan Vastine<\/a>, SS, Vanderbilt, 2023 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Nick Maldonado<\/a>, RHP, Vanderbilt, 2023 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

RJ Austin<\/a>, INF, Vanderbilt, 2025 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Summary:<\/b><\/p>\n

All the big draft prospects in this regional coming from two teams, but those two certainly have no shortage of names who will hear their names called in the MLB Draft. Vandy is loaded as usual which is highlighted by the incredibly talented freshman Austin, but there are real concerns with his swing and it\u2019s consistency. There may not be a faster player in baseball, at any level, than Bradfield who will only be helped at the next level with the larger bases and pick off limitations. Ceballos is the star of the Ducks, but Smith is the future and is a middle of the order bat already as a freshman.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Charlotttesville Regional<\/h3>\n

Teams: <\/b>Army, East Carolina, Oklahoma, Virginia<\/span><\/p>\n

Top prospects to watch:<\/b><\/p>\n

Jacob Jenkins-Cowart<\/a>, OF, East Carolina, 2024 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Trey Yesavage<\/a>, RHP, East Carolina, 2024 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Zach Root<\/a>, LHP, East Carolina, 2025 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Casey Saucke<\/a> III, SS, Virginia, 2024 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Ethan O\u2019Donnell, OF, Virginia, 2023 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Griffin O\u2019Ferrall, SS, Virginia, 2024 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Jake Gelof<\/a>, 3B, Virginia, 2023 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Kyle Teel<\/a>, C, Virginia, 2023 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Summary:<\/b><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t sleep on this regional just because the list of names isn\u2019t as long as some others. Oklahoma is a very good overall team, Army has plenty of tournament experience, and East Carolina still has veteran arms like Carter Spivey<\/a> and Josh Grosz<\/a> even if they aren\u2019t the draft prospects they were two years ago. Teel is all but a lock to be the first catcher off the board and will likely be selected in the top ten picks, while Gelof could very well hear his name in the first round as well.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Stanford Regional<\/h3>\n

Teams: <\/b>Cal State Fullerton, San Jose State, Stanford, Texas A&M<\/span><\/p>\n

Top prospects to watch:<\/b><\/p>\n

Charles McAdoo<\/a>, OF\/2B, San Jose State, 2023 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Braden Montgomery<\/a>, OF\/RHP, Stanford, 2024 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Quinn Mathews<\/a>, LHP, Stanford, 2023 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Tommy Troy<\/a>, INF, Stanford, 2023 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Jace LaViolette<\/a>, OF, Texas A&M, 2025 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Jack Moss<\/a>, 1B, Texas A&M, 2025 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Nathan Dettmer<\/a>, RHP, Texas A&M, 2023 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Summary:<\/b><\/p>\n

I am a lot higher on McAdoo than most as I think he has a shot to stay in the dirt and be a power hitting 2B and is gonna be fun to watch against some elite arms in the regional. Montgomery is an elite two way player with double plus power at the plate and a closer stuff on the mound. Troy is a guy who has played all over the infield, playing second last year, a lot of third this year, and some scouts feel he has a shot to play short at the next level. LaViolette had one heck of a tournament in Hoover while Moss is a guy who doesn\u2019t put up the typical power numbers from a 1B, but he has a plus bat tool and reminds me a lot of Brandon Belt<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Coral Gables Regional<\/h3>\n

Teams: <\/b>Louisiana, Maine, Miami, Texas<\/span><\/p>\n

Top prospects to watch:<\/b><\/p>\n

Carson Roccaforte<\/a>, OF, Louisiana, 2023 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Julian Brock<\/a>, C, Louisiana, 2023 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Kyle DeBarge<\/a>, SS, Louisiana, 2024 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Quinn McDaniel<\/a>, 2B, Maine, 2023 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Andrew Walters<\/a>, RHP, MIami, 2023 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Blake Cyr<\/a>, 2B, Miami, 2025 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

CJ Kayfus, 1B\/OF, Miami, 2023 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Lorenzo Carrier<\/a>, OF, Miami, 2024 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Yohandy Morales<\/a>, 3B, Miami, 2023 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Jalin Flores<\/a>, SS, Texas, 2024 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Jared Thomas<\/a>, OF, Texas, 2025 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Lebarron Johnson<\/a>, RHP, Texas, 2023 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Tanner Witt<\/a>, RHP, Texas, 2023 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Summary:<\/b><\/p>\n

One of the teams I was on the edge of my seat hoping to see make the tournament was Louisiana as I love watching DeBarge for them and Brock is a quality catcher. Miami has some quality arms but also have two bats with a ton of power in Morales and Carrier. I am not sure there is a player this postseason is more important for in terms of draft position than Witt for Texas. He threw just 11 innings a year ago before going down due to injury and currently has an ERA higher than his inning pitched this year, 8.22 ERA with less than eight innings pitched. Based on pure stuff, Witt is a first rounder, but the sample size is a real concern.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Conway Regional<\/h3>\n

Teams: <\/b>Coastal Carolina, Duke, Rider, UNC Wilmington<\/span><\/p>\n

Top prospects to watch:<\/b><\/p>\n

Caden Bodine<\/a>, C, Coastal Carolina, 2025 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Levi Huesman<\/a>, LHP, Coastal Carolina, 2025 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Alex Mooney<\/a>, SS, Duke, 2023 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Andrew Fischer<\/a>, 3B, Duke, 2025 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Andrew Healy<\/a>, LHP, Duke, 2025 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

James Tallon<\/a>, LHP, Duke, 2025 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Jay Beshears<\/a>, INF, Duke, 2023 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Mason Murdock<\/a>, RHP, UNC Wilmington, 2025 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Tanner Thach<\/a>, 1B, UNC Wilmington, 2025 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Summary:<\/b><\/p>\n

In terms of first round talent, this may be the weakest regional, but that does not mean it won\u2019t be plenty of fun to watch. Mooney is the only big name prospect for this year, but the freshman that will be on the field in Conway are incredibly impressive. Bodine, Fischer, and Thach are all guys who currently project to be first rounders come 2023, While Huesman and Murdock could easily be there in two years.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Stillwater Regional<\/h3>\n

Teams: <\/b>Dallas Baptist, Oklahoma State, Oral Roberts, Washington<\/span><\/p>\n

Top prospects to watch:<\/b><\/p>\n

Jace Grady<\/a>, OF, Dallas Baptist, 2023 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Luke Heefner<\/a>, INF, Dallas Baptist, 2024 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Beau Sylvester<\/a>, C, Oklahoma State, 2025 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Juaron Watts-Brown<\/a>, RHP, Oklahoma State, 2023 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Marcus Brown<\/a>, SS, Oklahoma State, 2023 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Nolan McLean<\/a>, RHP\/OF, Oklahoma State, 2023 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Nolan Schubart<\/a>, OF, Oklahoma State, 2025 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Roc Riggio<\/a>, 2B, Oklahoma State, 2023 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Jonah Cox<\/a>, OF, Oral Roberts, 2023 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Kiefer Lord<\/a>, RHP, Washington, 2023 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Summary:<\/b><\/p>\n

Heefner and Grady at the heart of the DBU lineup always gives them a chance, while Oral Roberts is a better club than they look on paper, and Cox is a guy who could really climb ranks with a good regional. Lord has been a bit inconsistent for Washington and they need him to be the ace this weekend. Stillwater was as much fun a regional as there was a year ago, and Oklahoma State brings plenty of power with Shubart and Riggio, while Watts-Brown has slipped down a lot of boards since the beginning of the season but is still very much a potential day one arm.<\/span><\/p>\n

Lexington Regional<\/h3>\n

Teams: <\/b>Ball State, Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia<\/span><\/p>\n

Top prospects to watch:<\/b><\/p>\n

Blake Bevis<\/a>, 1B\/RHP, Ball State, 2025 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Ryan Brown<\/a>, RHP, Ball State, 2023 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Devin Taylor<\/a>, OF, Indiana, 2025 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Magdiel Cotto<\/a>, LHP, Kentucky, 2023 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Carlson Reed<\/a>, RHP, West Virginia, 2023 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Grant Hussey<\/a>, 1B, West Virginia, 2024 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

JJ Wetherholt<\/a>, 3B, West Virginia, 2024 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Summary:<\/b><\/p>\n

The star of this regional should be Taylor, as he is a player with a shot to go 1-1 in 2025 thanks to his quick bat and real power. Another guys with plenty of power is Hussey with West Virginia while Reed might be the best pitcher in the regional. Wetherholt could be a top ten pick next year although there are some positional questions and he can get too pull happy. Cotto has a career ERA over 6, but he has enough stuff that he could be a guy who really improves in pro ball.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Auburn Regional<\/h3>\n

Teams: <\/b>Auburn, Penn, Samford, Southern Miss<\/span>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Top prospects to watch:<\/b><\/p>\n

Chase Allsup<\/a>, RHP, Auburn, 2024 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Cole Foster<\/a>, SS, Auburn, 2023 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Ike Irish<\/a>, C, Auburn, 2025 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Cole Zaffiro<\/a>, RHP, Penn, 2023 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Jayden Davis<\/a>, INF, Samford, 2025 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Matthew Etzel<\/a>, OF, Southern Miss, 2023 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Tanner Hall<\/a>, RHP, Southern MIss, 2023 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Summary:<\/b><\/p>\n

The top pick from a team in this regional could very well be a guy that isn\u2019t listed in the injured Joseph Gonzalez<\/a>. The highest pick who will take the field this weekend is likely Foster, as he will likely stick at short and has a quality bat. Irish might be the best player in the regional despite being a freshman. He is currently the best catching prospect in the 2025 class. Zaffiro is an arm that could lead Penn to a surprise victory on the weekend, as he has quality stuff, although it regresses to average too often and his fastball can get too hittable.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Terre Haute Regional<\/h3>\n

Teams: <\/b>Indiana State, Iowa, North Carolina, Wright State<\/span><\/p>\n

Top prospects to watch:<\/b><\/p>\n

Randal Diaz<\/a>, 3B, Indiana State, 2024 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Brody Brecht<\/a>, RHP, Iowa, 2024 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Cade Obermueller<\/a>, LHP, Iowa, 2024 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Mac Horvath<\/a>, 3B, North Carolina, 2023 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Vance Honeycutt<\/a>, OF, North Carolina, 2024 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Andrew Patrick<\/a>, OF, Wright State, 2024 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Justin Riemer, 2B, Wright State, 2023 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Summary:<\/b><\/p>\n

While Caglianone is currently the favorite to go 1-1 a year from now, he is a two way player, so the top pure pitcher and position player for 2024 just may be Brecht and Honeycutt in this regional. Brecht is exactly what you want out of an ace, he isn\u2019t afraid to attack the zone and has absolutely filthy stuff too. Honeycutt is one of the better centerfield prospects you are going to find and has a smooth stroke to go with it. Despite that, the centerfielder who may open the most eyes this weekend could be Patrick from Wright state, as he is a really good defender and has good pop and balance at the plate.<\/span><\/p>\n

Columbia Regional<\/h3>\n

Teams: <\/b>Campbell, Central Connecticut State, NC State, South Carolina<\/span><\/p>\n

Top prospects to watch:<\/b><\/p>\n

Cade Kuehler<\/a>, RHP, Campbell, 2023 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Ty Cummings<\/a>, RHP, Campbell, 2023 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Cannon Peebles<\/a>, C, NC State, 2025 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Carter Trice<\/a>, INF\/OF, NC State, 2023 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

LuJames Groover<\/a> III, INF, NC State, 2023 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Cole Messina<\/a>, C\/1B, South Carolina, 2024 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Eli Jerzembeck<\/a>, RHP, South Carolina, 2024 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Ethan Petry<\/a>, 1B, South Carolina, 2025 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Matthew Becker<\/a>, LHP, South Carolina, 2024 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Jack Mahoney<\/a>, RHP, South Carolina, 2023 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Will Sanders<\/a>, RHP, South Carolina, 2023 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Summary:<\/b><\/p>\n

The best pitcher in the regional is Kuehler for Campbell despite all his mechanisms screaming reliever, he holds his stuff deep into ballgames and has proven himself in the NCAA tournament before. Groover has long been a guy who oozes talent but three years into his time in college baseball I still have no clue what position he will wind up sticking at as a pro, but he has a shot to be the best player in the regional. Sanders had an up and down season for the Gamecocks and his stock has fallen some, a good showing in a home regional could definitely turn things around. Meanwhile, the top three picks in the MLB Draft this year will likely be SEC talent, the top prospect for next year is in the SEC, and for a good chunk of the year one could argue the best player in the conference was freshman Petry. <\/span><\/p>\n

Tuscaloosa Regional<\/h3>\n

Teams: <\/b>Alabama, Boston College, Nicholls State, Troy<\/span><\/p>\n

Top prospects to watch:<\/b><\/p>\n

Ben Hess<\/a>, RHP, Alabama, 2024 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Brock Blatter<\/a>, RHP, Alabama, 2025 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Grayson Hitt<\/a>, LHP, Alabama, 2023 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Adonys Guzman<\/a>, C, Boston College, 2025 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Travis Honeyman<\/a>, OF, Boston College, 2023 Draft<\/span><\/p>\n

Caleb Bartolero<\/a>, C, Troy, 2023 Draft<\/p>\n

Summary:<\/b><\/p>\n

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With the NCAA Baseball Tournament kicking off this Friday, June 2 it is time to dive into the top MLB draft prospects to watch in 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