WWBA Baseball 2021: The Top Prospects

As the 2021 baseball season approaches, WWBA is excited to release its list of the top prospects for the upcoming year. This year’s class is loaded with talent, and we can’t wait to see how these players develop over the course of the season. Here are the top 10 prospects for 2021:

1. Hunter Greene, RHP, Cincinnati Reds – Greene is one of the most electric young pitchers in baseball, and hershould be a force at the top of the Reds’ rotation for years to come.

2. Marco Luciano, SS, San Francisco Giants – Luciano is a five-tool player who has the potential to be a superstar at the MLB level. He’ll be fun to watch as he develops in 2021.

3. Dylan Carlson, OF, St. Louis Cardinals – Carlson is a dynamic young player who should see significant time in the Cardinals’ outfield this season. He has the potential to be a real difference-maker in their lineup.

4. Bobby Witt Jr., SS, Kansas City Royals – Witt was drafted first overall last year for a reason – he’s an exceptional talent with a high ceiling. He should be an exciting player to watch in his rookie season.

5. Jarred Kelenic, OF, Seattle Mariners – Kelenic is another highly-touted outfield prospect who has a chance to make an impact in Seattle this season. He has five-tool potential and should be exciting to watch develop over the course of the year.

6. Casey Mize, RHP, Detroit Tigers – Mize was the first overall pick in last year’s draft, and he boasts some of the best stuff of any pitcher in baseball. He should be a key piece of Detroit’s rotation this season and beyond.

7. Spencer Torkelson, 3B/1B, Detroit Tigers – Torkelson was drafted second overall last year and brings plus power potential to Detroit’s lineup. He should see significant time at third base or first base this season and will be fun to watch develop as he adjusts to life at the pro level.

The top high school baseball prospects for the 2021 class

The top High School baseball prospects for the 2021 class have been announced by perfect game The class is led by two-way player Jaden Henline, who is the top-ranked pitcher and fifth-ranked position player.

Henline, a right-hander from New Jersey, is ranked as the No. 2 overall prospect in the class. He has a commitment to play baseball at the University of Virginia

right-hander Jared Kelley and shortstop Kaden Powell are the second and third ranked prospects in the class, respectively. Kelley, from Texas, has a commitment to play at Vanderbilt University while Powell, from Georgia, is uncommitted at this time.

The top 10 prospects in the class are rounded out by outfielder Brennan Johnson (No. 4), third baseman Alex Binelas (No. 6), shortstop Luke Leto (No. 7), outfielder Dylan Crews (No. 8), pitcher Denton Keys (No. 9) and catcher Caleb Nielsen (No. 10).

The top college baseball prospects for the 2021 draft class

As the 2021 college baseball season approaches, it’s time to take a look at the top prospects for the upcoming draft. This year’s class is loaded with talent, with several players having the potential to be first-round picks

Headlining the class is Vanderbilt outfielder J.J. Bleday, who is widely considered to be the best hitter in the draft. Bleday has a chance to be a true five-tool player, with plus power, speed, and arm strength He’s also an excellent defender, and should be able to stay in center field at the next level.

Another player who could go in the first round is Mississippi State right-hander Ethan Small. Small was excellent as a junior, posting a 2.30 ERA and striking out 11 batters per nine innings. He doesn’t have overwhelming stuff, but he mixes his pitches well and induces a lot of weak contact.

Rounding out the top three is Texas Tech third baseman Josh Jung. Jung was one of the best hitters in college baseball as a junior, batting .340/.461/.641 with 16 home runs He’s also a plus defender at third base, and has solid speed for a corner infielder.

Other players to keep an eye on include Florida right-hander Brady Singer (the 2018 Golden Spikes Award winner), Oregon State catcher Adley Rutschman (the 2019 Golden Spikes Award winner), and Georgia outfielder Biggio Biggio (the son of Hall of Famer Craig Biggio).

The top international baseball prospects for the 2021 class

The top National Baseball prospects for the 2021 class have been announced. The list is led by Cuban outfielder shortstop Osleivis Basabe, who is ranked as the No. 1 prospect. He is followed by fellow Cuban outfielders Jhosselyn Martinez (No. 2) and Ariel Antuna (No. 3).

Rounding out the top five are shortstop Robert Puason (No. 4) and outfielder Adrian Arrieta (No. 5). All five prospects are from Cuba.

The top international prospect for the 2020 class was outfielder Jo Adell, who was ranked No. 1 on the list.

The top Junior College Baseball prospects for the 2021 class

The 2021 WWBA Baseball class is loaded with talented players, and there are a number of junior college prospects who have the potential to make an impact at the next level. Here is a look at the top Junior College prospects for the 2021 class.

1. JT Ginn, RHP, Mississippi State
Ginn is a two-way player who has the potential to be a high-end starter or closer at the next level. He has a plus arm and can hit 95 mph on the Radar Gun with his fastball. He also has a plus slider and an above-average changeup. Ginn is committed to Mississippi State

2. Jimmy Glowenke, SS/2B, Dallas Baptist
Glowenke is a versatile infielder who has the potential to be an above-average defender at either shortstop or second base. He has a good bat for contact and can also steal some bases. Glowenke is committed to Dallas Baptist

3. Cole Winn, RHP, TCU
Winn is an advanced pitcher who throws strikes with all three of his pitches. He has a plus fastball that sits in the low 90s and can touch 95 mph on the radar gun He also has a plus curveball and an above-average changeup. Winn is committed to TCU.

4. Noah Murdock, RHP, South Carolina
Murdock is another advanced pitcher who throws strikes with all three of his pitches. He has a plus fastball that sits in the low 90s and can touch 96 mph on the radar gun. He also has a plus slider and an above-average changeup. Murdock is committed to South Carolina

5. Elijah Cabell, OF, Chipola College
Cabell is a five-tool player with the potential to be an impact player at the next level. He has plus speed and plays excellent defense in center field. Cabell also has good power potential from both sides of the plate and should hit for a high average as well.

The top high school seniors who are reclassifying for the 2021 class

As the 2020 Major League Baseball draft approaches, we take a look at the top high school seniors who are reclassifying for the 2021 class. These prospects will be in communication with college coaches and decide whether to commit to a school or declare for the 2021 MLB Draft in the coming months.

The top Ned High School seniors from the 2020 class

The class of 2020 was one of the most talented groups in recent memory, with a number of five-Star Prospects and future first-round picks.

However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a number of these players were unable to sign with a team and instead opted to return to their respective high schools for another year of development.

Here are the top 10 unsigned seniors from the 2020 class, as ranked by perfect game

1. shortstop Jordan Lawlar Dallas Jesuit HS (Texas)
2. catcher/outfielder Carson Tucker Warehouse Christian Academy ( Georgia)
3. pitcher Jaden Hill Desoto Central HS (Mississippi)
4. third baseman Peyton Mattingly, Reitz Memorial HS (Indiana)
5. outfielder Dylan Crews, Lake Brantley HS (Florida)
6. RHP Jack Leiter Delbarton School (New Jersey)
7. RHP Mataio Ruiz, Notre Dame HS (Arizona)
8. OF Jaylen Raines, Parkview Baptist School (Louisiana)
9. pitcher Blade Barlow, Tuslaw HS (Ohio)
10.IF Jordan Westburg , Fleming Island HS(Florida )

The top college juniors who are eligible for the 2021 draft

As the college baseball season gets underway, here’s a look at the top college juniors who are eligible for the 2021 draft.

1. Jared Kelley, RHP, Texas
Kelley has a mid-90s fastball and an impressive slider, and he could be a first-round pick in next year’s draft.

2. Kumar Rocker, RHP, Vanderbilt
Rocker was one of the top high school prospects in 2019, and he’s lived up to the hype so far at Vanderbilt. He has a mid-90s fastball and a devastating slider, and he could be a top-five pick in next year’s draft.

3. Adrian Del Castillo, C, Miami
Del Castillo is a gifted hitter who should be able to stay behind the plate in pro ball. He’s currently projected as a first-round pick in next year’s draft.

4. Maia Pearson, OF/RHP, UCLA
Pearson is a two-way player who could be drafted as either a pitcher or an outfielder. She has a strong arm and good speed, and she’s hitting .357/.438/.643 with four home runs this season.

The top college seniors who are eligible for the 2021 draft

1. Austin Beck, OF, North Carolina
2. Nick bitsko, RHP, Virginia
3. Cole Henry, RHP, LSU
4. Jared Kelley, RHP, Refugio HS (TX)
5. Kumar Rocker, RHP, Vanderbilt
6. CJ Abrams, SS/OF, Blessed Trinity HS (GA)
7. Patrick Bailey, C, N.C. State
8. Drew Benjamin, OF/1B/LHP, Cajon HS (CA)
9. Tanner Burns, RHP/1B, Auburn
10. Alex Binelas, 3B/OF/RHP Louisville

The top international prospects who are eligible for the 2021 draft

The WWBA Baseball 2021: The top prospects is a showcase of the top international prospects who are eligible for the 2021 draft. This event will be held from January 27-29, 2020 at the Sarasota Classic in Sarasota, Florida.

This event will feature some of the top prospects in baseball, including Domingo Leyba from the Dominican Republic Vladimir Guerrero Jr. from Canada, and Shohei Ohtani from Japan. These players will be showcased in front of MLB scouts and have an opportunity to make a name for themselves on the international stage.

This event is open to the public and will be live streamed on MLB.com, so fans around the world can follow along.

WWBA Baseball 2021: The Top Prospects