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Georgia Class of 2024 Rankings: Fall Update

November 15, 2023
Ian Smith
Assistant Scouting Director

As the fall winds down and players prep for the upcoming Spring, we expanded the 2024 GA Rankings to 310 prospects. As the build-up for the high school season is in full swing, we highlight some fresh faces in the rankings as well as the top uncommitted prospects by position. 

As always, the evaluation process is a fluid and ongoing process with multiple viewings in order to get the best feel for players abilities. It’s important to note that as players continue their development some show marked improvement at a much more rapid pace. That doesn’t indicate that other players got worse or went backwards, it’s just how player development works. As the year unfolds, players make improvements and new prospects pop up on the radar expanding the PBR rankings universe.  In addition to the evaluations of players, our scouts, both those in Georgia and nationally, have also had multiple discussions with each other to review our individual lists and then make adjustments based on what we've each seen. 

To view the Class of 2024 Rankings, CLICK HERE.

The TOP 10

1. SS Arnold Abernathy, North Cobb

Height: 5-foot-10

Weight: 180-pounds

Commitment: Tennessee

Hit Power Field Throw Run
55 50+ 55 60 60
  • A 2022 Future Games alum, Abernathy has been on a fast track towards the top of the class over the last 18 months, and now resides at the summit as we head into the final spring seasons of the 2024 class. Abernathy has added significant muscle to the frame over the calendar year while maintaining his premium athleticism and plus run tool. Bat-to-ball skills shined throughout the summer and fall while creating plenty of havoc on the base paths with both stolen bases and extra-base hits. Power potential for the Tennessee commit continues to flash, with present bat speed and barrel accuracy from the left side, but will need to add some loft to the swing path to maximize the potential. Long-term shortstop with impressive foot speed and range paired with soft hands and plus arm strength. Abernathy proved game in and game out the lack of holes throughout the profile with there’s even more to project. It’s potentially yet another day-one MLB Draft prospect from the Peach State, and an easy choice at #1 here in November.

2. OF Michael Mullinax, North Cobb Christian

Height: 6-foot-1

Weight: 190-pounds

Commitment: Georgia

Hit Power Field Throw Run
45 50+ 55 60 70
  • Mullinax has one of the most tooled-up profiles in the 2024 class and continues to remain one of the top players in the state for that reason. A switch-hitter with present barrel control and plus bat speed from both sides of the plate. Mullinax displays a line-drive bat path from the right side while there’s ability to create consistent, easy loft from the left that leads to a higher overall power ceiling. Impact, double-plus run tool that plays way up in multiple aspects in-game. Explosive first step backed by equally impressive foot speed allows the Georgia commit to cover ground with ease in center as well as picking up the extra base frequently. Tools to profile across the outfield, but holds above-average potential in centerfield with a clear plus arm and advanced routes/positioning that keeps Mullinax in control at all times. It’s no question Mullinax is one of the top outfielders in the country and will continue to push Abernathy for the top spot as we head into draft season.

3. SS Rustan Rigdon, Metter

Height: 6-foot-0

Weight: 185-pounds

Commitment: Vanderbilt

Hit Power Field Throw Run
45 55 55 50 55
  • Rigdon’s well-rounded profile continues to play well as one of the top 100 players in the country. A switch-hitter, Rigdon is slightly more advanced from the left-side with great feel for the barrel and ability to create easy pull-side power. The future VandyBoy does a great job of creating leverage out front with present incorporation of his lower half while staying connected. A primary shortstop, Rigdon has the potential to profile throughout the infield. Armed with average arm strength, but maximizes the potential with accuracy and ability to make throws from multiple angles. Lateral range and hands constantly stand out with tremendous body control in all directions. Rigdon offers one of the safest floors in the state with plenty of ceiling to still tap into.

4. RHP Tate Strickland, Harrison

Height: 6-foot-3

Weight: 180-pounds

Commitment: Tennessee

Fastball Slider Changeup Command
60 50+ 45 50
  • Strickland was a must-see arm this summer and fall, and has carried that production into becoming a household name on the national circuit. A high-level athlete on the mound with a longer, loose arm action out of a low three-quarters slot that creates a ton of funk. Explosive mid-90s bowling balls jump out of the hand with steadily improving velo that’s been up to 98 with consistent, hard arm-side run that’s extremely tough to barrel up. Slider in the mid-80s with tight, gyro movement tunnels off the fastball well to both create swing-and-miss and freeze hitters. Changeup will flash with the ability to kill spin and velo alike. Continued improvement on the overall command can take Strickland to the next level, but present starter traits are evident.

5. C Levi Clark, Decatur

Height: 6-foot-2

Weight: 195-pounds

Commitment: Tennessee

Hit Power Field Throw Run
50+ 50 55 60 45
  • Clark started his impressive rise early this summer with excellent showings at NPI and with USA Baseball in Cary. Steadily showing one of the best approaches in the class, Clark displays minimal chase with ability to stay on-plane and balanced throughout the entire zone. Primary gap power but present strength in the frame with ability to tap into his lower half with ease allows Clark to flash plus raw power at times. Strong defensive tools with consistent sub-1.95 pops in-game and been sub-1.9 in showcase settings, and anchored by a plus arm that boasts premier accuracy. Still just 17-years-old, Clark is young for the class and holds one of the highest overall ceilings in the state.

6. RHP Nate Taylor, Buford (National Rank #74)

Height: 6-foot-2

Weight: 205-pounds

Commitment: Georgia

Fastball Slider Changeup Command
55 50 45+ 45
  • Bulldog is the best way to describe Taylor on the mound, and couldn’t fit better as a University of Georgia commit. A fast mover out of a three-quarters slot with electric arm speed, Taylor creates a tough at-bat consistently for opposing bats. Fastball lives 92-94, touching 95 with significant carry through the zone and arm-side run that creates heavy swing-and-miss. Low-80s slider creates tilt and depth well, and flashed the ability to add sweep at times. Changeup will flash above-average at times with present feel and hard tumble. Taylor still has rawness in the profile, and could be a candidate for a big jump this upcoming spring.

7. RHP Jackson Barberi, Brookwood (National Rank #90)

Height: 6-foot-4

Weight: 180-pounds

Commitment: Florida

Fastball Slider Changeup Command
50 45+ 45 50
  • Barberi has slowly and steadily turned into a top 5 arm in the state over the last 12+ months. From 86-88 last summer to now 90-93 with even more in the tank. Barberi presents substantial projection and pitchability in a 6-foot-4 frame with a high-waist and long levers. Real whip in the arm with great action out of the hand, the recent Florida commit gets great ride through the zone that plays extremely well when elevated. Slider is a budding out-pitch with great horizontal break in the low-80s for whiffs. Changeup is a distant third pitch at the moment, but shows feel to land for early in the count strikes. A strike-thrower who’s just scratching the surface of his upside, Barberi has a big arrow up.

8. SS Bryce Clavon, Kell

Height: 6-foot-0

Weight: 185-pounds

Commitment: Georgia

Hit Power Field Throw Run
45 45 50+ 60 60
  • Currently putting up nearly 2000 yards and 23 total touchdowns as QB1 for the 9-2 Kell Longhorns, Bryce Clavon is the definition of a plus athlete. Above-average bat speed from the right side with the ability to create leverage that leads to easy gap power where Clavon allows his plus speed to play way up on the base paths. Fast and soft hands in the dirt with lightning-quick transfers and ability to cover ground laterally will keep Clavon in the middle-infield long-term, but the athleticism and plus arm strength could be a game-breaker in center. Clavon was a late commitment to the Bulldogs, but is the type of player to make a class.

9. RHP Dane Moehler, Walton

Height: 6-foot-3

Weight: 180-pounds

Commitment: Clemson

Fastball Curveball Changeup Command
50 50 45+ 50
  • A relentless barrage of strikes is Moehler’s M.O on the bump. While living 89-91 with some sink and arm-side run, Moehler is able to fill up the zone while painting the inner and outer halves at will. Mid-70s curveball holds 12/6 shape well while creating massive depth for whiffs and feel to land for strikes. Changeup will flash immense upside with arm-side fade and a tremendous ability to kill spin. Lots of starter traits for Moehler and could be in store for a strong spring.

10. RHP/SS Conrad Cason, Greater Atlanta Christian

Height: 6-foot-2

Weight: 190-pounds

Commitment: Mississippi State

Fastball Slider Changeup Command
50 40+ 40 40
Hit Power Field Throw Run
40+ 50+ 50 60 55
  • The enigma of the 2024 class in the State of Georgia, it’s truly a challenge to decide where Cason has the higher upside, both of which are *high*. Ultra-physical 6-foot-2 frame with plenty of projection remaining. Simple actions at the plate from the right side, Cason has plus hand and bat speed with ability to produce easy carry to all-fields when on the barrel. Plus arm strength and impressive foot and glove work can keep Cason in the dirt, but could profile the highest at third-base where the bat can thrive. On the mound, Cason presents a highly repeatable delivery out of a near over-the-top slot that gets deep into the lower half with big extension. Fastball has been up to 96 while setting 91-94 with great ride through the zone. Strong feel to paint the top of the zone for both strikes and whiffs. Commands the zone well with a tight, short slider at 83-85 for called strikes and changeup needs to continue to improve to be a viable third pitch. Cason will be still 17-years-old on draft day, and holds tremendous value heading in the spring in a wide-open 2024 class.