Roch Cholowsky, SS, Hamilton High School (AZ)Ĭholowsky is arguably the best defensive shortstop from the 2023 high school class, with smooth actions, excellent footwork and a strong throwing arm that also served him well on the gridiron where he is a 3-star quarterback recruit. He is already 19 years old and more or less maxed out physically. His offensive potential props up a questionable defensive profile and limited athleticism, and he might wind up as a first base-only prospect. The 6'2", 205-pound slugger broke the school's single-season hits record this spring, surpassing the mark previously held by 2017 No. Trent Caraway, 3B, JSerra Catholic High School (CA)Ĭaraway is the latest high-level draft prospect to emerge from California prep powerhouse JSerra Catholic. He fits the 40-hit, 60-power profile that often comes with significant boom-or-bust potential. His swing can get long at times, which has led to some issues against premium velocity, but he has shown enough plate discipline to instill the belief he can make the necessary adjustments. 17, and there is still a ton of physical projection remaining in his 6'4", 218-pound frame.
One of the youngest players in the 2023 draft class, Bitonti doesn't turn 18 years old until Nov. He could profile as an offensive-minded second baseman, and he also has enough arm strength to handle the hot corner, though he will likely never be more than an average defender wherever he winds up.Įric Bitonti, 3B, Aquinas High School (CA) The knock is a lack of speed and quick-twitch athleticism, which raises some questions about his future defensive home. He rarely chases out of the zone and does a good job handling both velocity and quality breaking stuff, giving him a well-rounded offensive profile. Despite the step backward at the plate, he remains one of the best defensive shortstop in the 2023 class.Īntonio Anderson, SS, North Atlanta High School (GA)Īnderson is a switch-hitter with an advanced approach and budding raw power that could make him a 20-plus home run threat at the next level. 312/.425/.537, it was accompanied by a troubling 31.2 percent strikeout rate. His offensive production did not fully translate to the SEC, and while he hit a solid. 396/.479/.634 at the University of Kansas in 2022, and he was one of college baseball's most notable transfers during the offseason as he made the move to the University of Tennessee.
Tennessee shortstop Maui Ahuna Eakin Howard/Getty ImagesĪhuna hit.
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