Perfect Game Presents: Updated 2013 Top 100 Draft Rankings

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It's mid-April, the midway point of the spring scouting season, and teams continue to align their draft boards. Some teams and players in the north have just begun playing, but baseball in the south is well underway.

Perfect Game has updated its top 100 draft-eligible prospects based on first-hand observations as well as conversations with numerous scouts, crosscheckers, scouting directors, and coaches from across the country. The top of the draft board is, for the most part, unchanged, with most of the players jockeying up and down only a handful of spots based on their performances this spring.

Oklahoma's Jonathan Gray has enjoyed one of the biggest ascents thanks to a dominant spring with the Sooners. Gray is now in the mix for the first overall selection held by the Houston Astros, along with Stanford's Mark Appel, Indiana State's Sean Manaea, and dynamic high school outfielder Clint Frazier. There are some in the industry that have noted the Astros have also done their homework on local high school product Kohl Stewart.

With seven weeks left until the draft, there is plenty of movement to come. We're still roughly a month away until teams start to narrow their choices to specific players to gauge signability and other factors.

RK notes the player's current ranking. PRE notes the player's ranking during the last update on January 21.

PRE

Player

POS.

B-T

School

Hometown

Last Drafted

Commitment

Mark Appel

RHP

R-R

6-5

215

Stanford

San Ramon

Pirates '12 (1)

More aggressive and more dominant this spring, Appel has re-established his status as the top talent in the class.

Jonathan Gray

RHP

R-R

6-4

240

Oklahoma

Chandler

Yankees '11 (10)

Everything has come together for big, strongly built RHP this spring with dominant mid-/upper-90s FB, wipeout SL.

Clint Frazier

R-R

6-1

190

Loganville

Georgia

Combines huge tools with the ability to perform, raw bat speed, and power stands out among all 2013 hitters.

Sean Manaea

LHP

L-L

6-5

230

Indiana State

Wanatah

Never drafted

LHP with electric stuff and athletic frame burst onto scene last summer and continues to look like a top-5 overall pick.

Kohl Stewart

RHP

R-R

6-3

195

St. Pius X

Tomball

Texas A&M (FB)

Has added a potential plus CB to go with his mid-90s fastball and nasty slider, football less a concern as early pick.

Kris Bryant

OF/3B

R-R

6-5

205

San Diego

Las Vegas

Blue Jays '10 (18)

Huge power may be unmatched in this draft class and continues to put up prolific numbers for San Diego.

Ryne Stanek

RHP

R-R

6-4

190

Arkansas

Overland Park

Mariners '10 (3)

Pitching consistently at 93-96 mph recently, Stanek answered a lot of questions and once again looks like front-end starter.

Austin Meadows

L-L

6-3

200

Grayson

Loganville

Clemson

The one player in the 2013 class scouts like to dream on the most, ceiling is a fleet-footed CF with 30/30 potential.

Colin Moran

L-R

6-4

180

North Carolina

Rye

Never drafted

Here on the strength of his pure hit tool, now that he’s showing more power he looks like a lock for the top 12 picks.

Austin Wilson

R-R

6-4

245

Stanford

North Hollywood

Cardinals '10 (12)

The wild card of this draft class, the super toolsy Wilson is now back and healthy and is in play in the top 10 if he performs well.

D.J. Peterson

3B/1B

R-R

6-1

205

New Mexico

Gilbert

Mariners '10 (33)

The best-performing hitter in college is also the most pro-ready. He doesn’t strike out and looks like a .300 hitter as pro.

112

Hunter Harvey

RHP

R-R

6-3

175

Bandys

Catawba

Son of former MLB closer Bryan has been the spring's fastest riser, FB up to 95-97, big sharp plus CB, still projects.

Hunter Renfroe

R-R

6-2

205

Mississippi State

Crystal Springs

Red Sox '10 (31)

Exploded last summer in the Ripken League, and is carrying over his monster numbers this spring.

Chris Anderson

RHP

R-R

6-4

220

Jacksonville

St. Louis Park

Cubs '10 (35)

Stock has blown up this spring, as he has pitched in the mid-90s at times and shown a true plus slider.

Reese McGuire

L-R

6-1

190

Kentwood

Covington

San Diego

Most well-rounded talent in the stellar 2013 HS C class, outstanding blocker, very good bat speed, underrated athlete.

Dominic Smith

L-L

6-1

200

Serra

Los Angeles

Southern California

Top hit tool in the 2013 HS class, very polished swing and approach with developing power, future GG winner at 1B.

Braden Shipley

RHP

R-R

6-2

180

Nevada

Medford

Never drafted

Has all the upside with 90-95 FB to go with a 78-79 CB and 80-82 CH, both potentially plus pitches.

Ryan Boldt

L-R

6-1

185

Red Wing

Nebraska

Easy to comp to 2012 1st-rounder David Dahl, cold Minnesota spring has limited looks, scouts love overall package.

Philip Ervin

R-R

5-10

195

Samford

Jackson

Never drafted

Continues to hit and hit with authority, and the plus tools and athleticism should put him comfortably in the first round.

Ryan Eades

RHP

B-R

6-3

200

Louisiana State

Mandeville

Rockies '10 (19)

Has an outstanding track record, and his consistency in stuff and command continues to impress scouts this spring.

Jonathan Denney

C/RHP

R-R

6-2

200

Yukon

Arkansas

Early spring helium has subsided somewhat, still stands out for huge offensive potential at a premium position.

Nick Ciuffo

L-R

6-1

205

Lexington

South Carolina

Part of toss-up with McGuire/Denney for top 2013 catcher; has more game power than McGuire, better D than Denney.

Bobby Wahl

RHP

R-R

6-4

210

Mississippi

Springfield

Indians '10 (39)

Worked through some early-season issues, now showing his plus fastball and command of his breaking ball again.

Trey Ball

LHP/OF

L-L

6-6

180

New Castle

Texas

Season didn't start until late March for 2-way prospect, early word is that pitching is more advanced than hitting.

John Paul Crawford

L-R

6-2

180

Lakewood

Southern California

Toolsy and athletic with a chance to stick at SS. Performance hasn't been consistent, but shows high-level tools.

Michael Lorenzen

RHP/OF

R-R

6-3

195

Cal State Fullerton

Fullerton

Rays '10 (7)

Offensive tools have clicked, having a huge spring. Rare speed/power combo and also touching 97 mph on mound.

Marco Gonzales

LHP

L-L

6-1

195

Gonzaga

Fort Collins

Rockies '10 (29)

One of the most polished pitchers in class continues to be model of consistency. Has 3 average pitches, including + CH.

330

Matt Krook

LHP

L-L

6-4

195

St. Ignatius Prep

Hillsborough

Oregon

Created a lot of buzz by touching 95 in early season outing. Prototype body and quality curveball.

Jonathon Crawford

RHP

R-R

6-2

205

Florida

Okeechobee

Marlins '10 (42)

Enduring an up-and-down spring, but has seen his velocity rebound of late. Live arm capable of reaching 97 mph.

Rob Kaminsky

LHP

B-L

5-11

190

St. Joseph Regional

Edgewood Cliffs

North Carolina

Has thrown very well in cold/wet conditions early, showing fringey plus FB to 92-93 to go with plus CB, solid CH.

Aaron Judge

R-R

6-8

260

Fresno State

Linden

Athletics '10 (31)

Rare physical specimen that’s starting to see his production catch up with his enormous raw potential.

A.J. Vanegas

RHP

R-R

6-3

215

Stanford

Alameda

Padres '10 (7)

Injuries have kept his stock from soaring, but he still has a mid-90s FB, up to 97/98 this spring, that makes him attractive.

173

Andrew Thurman

RHP

R-R

6-3

205

UC Irvine

Orange

Never drafted

Blossomed at the end of last summer, showing four pitches and solid command. Has been up to 96 mph this spring.

Ian Clarkin

LHP

L-L

6-3

190

James Madison

San Diego

Clean arm action on lefty who flashes three plus present pitches at times, strong 1st-round candidate.

Billy McKinney

L-L

6-1

190

Plano West

Plano

Texas Christian

Considered one of the best hitters in 2013 class, solid overall tools, how power tool develops is the big key.

Oscar Mercado

R-R

6-2

175

Gaither

Tampa

Florida State

Defensive wiz has fallen a bit due to concerns about bat speed/offense, but has always performed in summer/fall.

Eric Jagielo

L-R

6-3

215

Notre Dame

Downers Grove

Cubs '10 (50)

One of the pure lefty power bats of the class, Jagielo has seen his stock steadily rise throughout this spring.

Kevin Ziomek

LHP

R-L

6-3

200

Vanderbilt

Amherst

Diamondbacks '10 (13)

Funky lefty has had a dominant spring and continues to show a 90-93 mph fastball and feel for his secondary pitches.

179

Tim Anderson

SS/OF

R-R

6-1

180

East Central (Miss.)

Tuscaloosa

Never drafted

Alabama-Birmingham

Highly athletic talent, has made huge strides in two years at JC level, especially at plate (.511-7-30, 31 SB), in field.

Trevor Williams

RHP

R-R

6-3

230

Arizona State

San Diego

Never drafted

Missing more bats this spring, but still mostly reliant on pounding the zone at 91-94 mph with his fastball.

Aaron Blair

RHP

R-R

6-5

220

Marshall

Las Vegas

Astros '10 (21)

Has reached 96 this spring, following big summer when he pitched at 90-94 and showed 2 quality secondary pitches.

***

Drew Ward

L-R

6-4

210

Leedey

Big LH slugger gained 2013 eligibility in March, lots of different opinions overall, team that picks will love the power.

Tom Windle

LHP

L-L

6-4

195

Minnesota

Maple Grove

White Sox '10 (28)

Polished LHP with clean, repeatable delivery shows good command of 3-pitch mix including low-90s FB, sweeping SL.

266

Phillip Bickford

RHP

R-R

6-4

195

Oaks Christian

Westlake Village

Cal State Fullerton

Velocity spike this spring has him climbing up draft boards, reportedly up to 97. Big frame, power arm with upside.

241

Riley Unroe

B-R

6-0

180

Desert Ridge

Mesa

Southern California

Switch hitting MIF who has had a big spring, big power potential and good athleticism.

Dillon Overton

LHP

L-L

6-2

170

Oklahoma

Weatherford

Red Sox '10 (26)

Athletic lefty with quality stuff across the board and also offers some good projection.

Corey Knebel

RHP

R-R

6-3

195

Texas

Georgetown

Never drafted

Enjoying a dominant spring as Longhorns’ closer, and missing bats at an outstanding clip.

123

Ryan McMahon

L-R

6-3

190

Mater Dei

Yorba Linda

Southern California

Power projection and hit tool combine with 3B D' tools for intriguing profile. High-ceiling player with a solid track record.

Jason Hursh

RHP

R-R

6-1

190

Oklahoma State

Carrolton

Pirates '10 (6)

Has been superb coming off Tommy John surgery, showing a plus fastball and good command.

Dustin Driver

RHP

R-R

6-3

210

Wenatchee

UCLA

Lacks projection scouts like in HS pitcher, but doesn't need much, FB consistently 90-94 with solid secondary pitches.

141

Jacob Brentz

LHP

L-L

6-2

190

Parkway South

St. Louis

Missouri

Could really explode over last 6 weeks before draft, has been up to 97 in the IA Spring League, special arm still learning.

Andrew Mitchell

RHP

R-R

6-3

220

Texas Christian

Houston

Never drafted

Back as a starter and still showing a fastball up to 96 mph. Could make a jump with a string of consistent outings.

118

Josh Hart

L-L

6-3

190

Parkview

Lilburn

Georgia Tech

Speedy CF/leadoff hitter best evaluated over the breadth of his resume, has shown some power this spring.

Jan Hernandez

R-R

6-3

185

Carlos Beltran Academy

San Lorenzo

Excellence Games in early May will set stock, big week with bat could elevate into the first round, plus defensive tools.

Kent Emanuel

LHP

L-L

6-4

190

North Carolina

Woodstock

Pirates '10 (19)

Not going to overpower, but has three quality pitches including an outstanding changeup.

143

Hunter Dozier

R-R

6-4

210

Stephen F. Austin

Denton

Never drafted

Big-bodied SS with surprising quickness for position, budding power potential shows in big numbers at plate (.413-9-28).

Travis Demeritte

R-R

6-1

185

Winder Barrow

Statham

South Carolina

One of the best all-around players in 2013 draft w/ 6 tools if you include pitching, could move quickly in minors.

Chad Pinder

R-R

6-2

190

Virginia Tech

Poquoson

Never drafted

Athletic 3B is having a strong spring and continues to show off an advanced hit tool.

Colby Suggs

RHP

R-R

6-0

225

Arkansas

Sulphur Springs

Never drafted

Hasn’t had the best spring, but track record speaks for itself. 93-97 mph with his fastball when he’s at his best.

130

Ben Lively

RHP

B-R

6-4

205

Central Florida

Gulf Breeze

Indians '10 (26)

Only scratching the surface of potential w/ 88-93/94 FB, much improved SL and a steadily-improving upper-70s CH.

Cavan Biggio

2B/3B

L-R

6-2

180

St. Thomas

Houston

Notre Dame

Solid spring with the bat, lots of speculation that hometown Astros with picks 40 and 75 are going to be involved here.

Corey Littrell

LHP

L-L

6-2

195

Kentucky

Louisville

Nationals '10 (43)

Lefty with a quality mix of secondary pitches continues to show mid-rotation upside.

101

Connor Jones

RHP

R-R

6-3

185

Great Bridge

Chesapeake

Virginia

Spike in velo this spring has stock rising, up to 95 mph in cold conditions, has always had sharp slider and command.

Dan Slania

RHP

R-R

6-5

275

Notre Dame

Tucson

Red Sox '10 (42)

Durable right-hander with a heavy fastball and good command. May have potential beyond a relief role as a pro.

310

Kyle Serrano

RHP

R-R

6-1

190

Farragut

Knoxville

Tennessee

Fast, loose arm has brought precipitous velocity climb, touching mid-90s this spring. Good 3-pitch mix and pitchability.

Justin Williams

L-R

6-3

215

Terrebonne

Houma

Louisiana State

Hasn't lit up scouts with his power and strength this spring as hoped for; could be a steal for the right team/slot.

102

Daniel Palka

OF/1B

L-L

6-2

230

Georgia Tech

Lyman

Phillies '10 (19)

OF skills have vastly improved, and there's few hitters with his sheer raw power. Very consistent offensively.

Carlos Salazar

RHP

R-R

6-2

205

Kerman

Fresno State

Big-time power arm, up to 97 in pre-season showcase, flashed potential with breaking ball but remains biggest question mark.

Reed Reilly

RHP

L-R

6-4

220

Cal Poly

Dana Point

Never drafted

Draft-eligible sophomore soaring up draft boards thanks to big year as Cal Poly's closer and deceptive low- to mid-90s heat.

Jared King

B-L

6-0

215

Kansas State

Dublin

Never drafted

Has solid tools across the board, and continues to perform offensively at Kansas State, compares to Nick Swisher.

A.J. Puk

LHP/1B

L-L

6-5

205

Washington

Cedar Rapids

Florida

Will be rounding into peak form by draft time if history repeats, expect to see flashes of mid-90s with warmer weather.

122

Sam Moll

LHP

L-L

5-11

180

Memphis

Cordova

Never drafted

With a FB that gets up into the mid-90s, size is the only reason he isn't a more heralded prospect.

172

Dustin Peterson

RHP

R-R

6-1

180

Gilbert

Arizona State

Brother of DJ, big-time power upside, solid defender though not expected to stick at short, bat expected to play at a corner position.

Rowdy Tellez

L-L

6-4

230

Elk Grove

Southern California

Physical power hitter with serious juice to the pull-side.

Garrett Williams

LHP

L-L

6-3

190

Calvary Baptist

Shreveport

Oklahoma State

Depends on what scout saw him when, has been outstanding at times with low-90s FB/plus CB, shaky in other outings.

JaCoby Jones

2B/OF

R-R

6-3

200

Louisiana State

Richton

Astros '10 (19)

He may befuddle scouts at times, but someone is still going to roll the dice on his superb athleticism, dynamic skill set.

109

Chase Johnson

RHP

R-R

6-3

190

Cal Poly

Fallbrook

Rangers '10 (26)

Has a mid- to upper-90s FB, but improving SL will be key to success in professional ranks.

114

Austin Kubitza

RHP

L-R

6-5

205

Rice

Colleyville

Pirates '10 (7)

Was up to 93 in his first start, now sits 86-89 FB, but has a wipeout low-80s SL that dominates opposing hitters.

260

Blake Taylor

LHP

L-L

6-3

210

Dana Hills

Mission Viejo

Hawaii

Very young for 2013 class, has continued to develop, has been up to 95 with quality curveball.

Aaron Brown

OF/LHP

L-L

6-2

200

Pepperdine

West Hills

Pirates '11 (17)

Has been hampered by injury this spring, but still has tremendous upside on mound, with a fastball that reaches 95 mph.

Clinton Hollon

RHP

R-R

6-1

195

Woodford County

Lexington

Kentucky

Quietly regaining prospect status after late summer/fall elbow tendonitis, 3-pitch mix and command really improving

Trey Masek

RHP

R-R

6-1

195

Texas Tech

Giddings

Never drafted

Appears to be back and healthy, could move up the boards if 91-94 mph fastball returns.

147

Devin Williams

RHP

R-R

6-3

170

Hazelwood West

Florissant

Missouri

The definition of projection with FB already reaching 95, slider improving, lots of comps to Mariners' Taijuan Walker.

Michael Wagner

RHP

R-R

6-4

185

San Diego

Las Vegas

Red Sox '10 (28)

Has had a tough spring, but showed three quality pitches on the Cape and reaches 94 mph with his fastball.

100

Matthew McPhearson

L-L

5-11

170

Riverdale Baptist

Hyattsville

Miami

Electric speedster shows advanced baseball instincts on field, bases and at the plate where he stretches extra base hits.

Chris Okey

R-R

6-0

175

Eustis

Clemson

Has had excellent spring, helped stock more than other Florida prospects, bat/power have really shown consistently.

Michael O'Neill

R-R

6-1

195

Michigan

Powell

Yankees '10 (42)

Has some big-league league bloodlines and tools to match. Having a big spring, showing off speed/power combo.

176

Andrew Knapp

C/1B

B-R

6-1

195

California

Granite Bay

Athletics '10 (41)

His tools won't overwhelm you, but he is very athletic behind the plate and has some pop from both sides of plate.

Scott Frazier

RHP

R-R

6-7

220

Pepperdine

Upland

Phillies '10 (5)

The stuff and size are intriguing, and he’s been up to 96 mph, but questions linger about his arm action and delivery.

125

Alec Hansen

RHP

R-R

6-6

205

Loveland

Oklahoma

Great combination of size, fastball life/velocity and projection; must improve off-speed stuff to take next step.

106

Stephen Tarpley

LHP

L-L

6-0

175

Scottsdale (Ariz.)

Gilbert

Indians '11 (8)

Ex-USC lefty has athleticism, raw stuff, strike-throwing ability, but still needs to develop consistency, reliable third pitch

108

Jimmie Sherfy

RHP

R-R

6-0

175

Oregon

Camarillo

Never drafted

Has deception in his delivery, a mid-90s FB and a nasty 83-85 SL. Also can throw a CH and CB, though, sparingly at times.

Dylan Covey

RHP

R-R

6-2

195

San Diego

Pasadena

Brewers '10 (1)

Has had a tough spring, but reached 95 mph last summer on the Cape, and still flashes a plus breaking ball.

159

Mason Smith

R-R

6-2

195

Rocky Mountain

Meridian

Utah

Big RH power and bat speed excites scouts, some teams have higher than this, location makes difficult to evaluate.

Conrad Gregor

1B/OF

L-R

6-3

220

Vanderbilt

Carmel

White Sox '10 (40)

Hasn’t followed up on his big summer in 2012, but continues to show best in class plate discipline this spring.

Jason Monda

L-L

6-4

200

Washington State

Olympia

Rockies '10 (32)

Breakout performance hasn’t been there, but has the smooth lefty swing, strong arm, speed to go in the top 3 rounds.

Cord Sandberg

L-L

6-3

215

Manatee

Bradenton

Mississippi State (FB)

Exceptional athlete, heavily scouted early but didn't always perform as hoped, Football situation complicates things.

411

Zane Evans

C/RHP

R-R

6-3

210

Georgia Tech

Roswell

Never drafted

2-way talent having big year at plate (.351-11-44) and on mound (1.12 ERA in 7 games) with big arm strength (up to 97 mph).

Jacob May

OF/2B

B-R

5-10

180

Coastal Carolina

Liberty Township

Reds '10 (39)

Could make a case for being the fastest player in the draft class, and is also showing some intriguing pop this spring.

100

157

Alex Gonzalez

RHP

R-R

6-3

200

Oral Roberts

Delray Beach

Orioles '10 (11)

Only scratching the surface of his potential, he sits in the low- to mid-90s with his fastball.

The views expressed by Mr. Simpson are his own and not necessarily those of the entire staff at Perfect Game.

David Rawnsley, Frankie Piliere, Todd Gold, Kendall Rogers, and Patrick Ebert also contributed to this article.

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roarke

4/18

Thanks for the information. Is there any way that we could get a birthdate for each player?

Reply to roarke

edwinblume

or at least a way to determine who is college and who is HS? I would assume all HS players are SR year, but not all SR players are in HS.

Reply to edwinblume

joechris96

We don't have birthdates for each player. That's not provided by PG. I think it's fairly easy to determine if a player is in high school or college by their "School" designation. For example, one player plays at Loganville while another player plays at Oklahoma. We can look to include highlighting of HS players in the future, however.

Reply to joechris96

NickFaleris

If you have questions about specific players ages/schools I can answer here. I believe I have most of these birth dates in my database.

Reply to NickFaleris

faztradamus

4/23

A bit late to the party....

Any word on: David Denson, 1B; South Hills HS, CA?

Kid hit a 515 HR in power showcase. I know that means very little, but nonetheless intrigued about his draft stock.

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