Heading into the 2023 FL JUCO baseball season, we wanted to highlight some names to know for coaches and scouts to follow. Plenty of Draft prospects and impact transfers hit the Florida JUCO ranks this fall. Take a look at some names to know.

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Potential 2023 MLB Prospects

Anthony Fernandez 

6'0" 205 lbs. LHH- OF

Athletic frame with present arm talent from the outfield, and a plus hit tool. Tough out at the plate with a very good understanding of the zone. 

JeanPierre Ortiz

6'0" 175 RHH-SS-RHP

Elite set of hands with a twitchy swing that generates a lot of power for his frame. Plus arm across the diamond to go with his fielding ability. Feel for a three-pitch mix on the mound, featuring a fastball that can reach the mid-90s.

 

Impact Transfers

Evan Ames - Winthrop University, 6'5" 240 First baseman.

Chase Nelson - Columbia State CC, 6'0" 215 LHP. 

Dillon Haines - Stetson University, 5'8" 185 LHP. 

Brady Browning - University of West Florida, 5'10" 195 IF.

Brogan Napier - University of Central Florida, 6'3" 225 OF/RHP.

Carter Daniels - Georgia Tech, 6'2" 200 RHP.

 

Players to watch

Anthony Fernandez and JeanPierre Ortiz. (Mentioned above)

Drew Howard, 5'11" 170 RHP - FB that can reach mid-90s with movement on all pitches. Fierce competitor.

Rob Evans, 6'11"" 210 LHP - FB in the low 90s. Plus changeup with a slider to go with it. Feel for the zone.

Jesus Pena, 6'2" 210 IF - Very physical RHH with good hands for his body. A lot of pop in the bat and covers the plate well. 

Gustavo Mendez, 6'2" 250 C/1B - Plus hit tool. Big-bodied with power to all fields. 

Chase Nelson, 6'0" 215 LHP - FB that can play in the low 90s, with a breaking ball that can be thrown at any point in the count. Competitor with feel of the zone.

Evan Ames, 6'5" 240 1B - XL frame with BIG power. Sneaky athletic for his size.

 

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