The Hotlist: Top 2018s By Position
November 23, 2016
By Nathan Rode
National Supervisor
The 2018 Overall Rankings were updated this week and as an appetizer to your Thanksgiving meal, here is a look at the top five juniors by position. Be sure to check out the players’ profiles for more in-depth info.
Right-handers
One of the top uncommitted prospects in the country, RHP Owen White (Jesse C Carson HS, NC) heads the Class of 2018 righties. He’s athletic with a projectable frame at 6-foot-3, 185 pounds, and has been up to 94 mph. RHP Slade Cecconi (Trinity Prep, FL) has also been up to 94 and possesses a clean arm action. RHP Austin Becker (Big Walnut HS, OH) is lanky and projectable at 6-foot-6, 185 pounds. He can sit in the 90-94 range and has touched 96. RHP Cole Winn (Silver Creek HS, CO) had an electric outing in Jupiter and jumped up to No. 8 in the Overall Rankings. He was was up to 92-93 and really caught attention with his tight slider at 79. RHP Grayson Rodriguez (Central Heights HS, TX) has a typical Texas frame at 6-foot-5, 220 pounds and gets into the low 90s from a high-3/4 slot.
RANK |
NAME |
STATE |
SCHOOL |
CLASS |
POS |
COMMITMENT |
1 |
Owen White |
NC |
Jesse C Carson |
2018 |
RHP |
|
2 |
Slade Cecconi |
FL |
Trinity Prep |
2018 |
RHP |
Miami |
3 |
Austin Becker |
OH |
Big Walnut |
2018 |
RHP |
Vanderbilt |
4 |
Cole Winn |
CO |
Silver Creek |
2018 |
RHP |
Notre Dame |
5 |
Grayson Rodriguez |
TX |
Central Heights |
2018 |
RHP |
Texas A&M |