Records and rankings are through games of March 19.
American Heritage HS, Plantation, Fla.
2017 RECORD RANKING: 8-3 (NR).
PROMINENT BASEBALL ALUMNI: Shaun Anderson, rhp (Red Sox); Zack Collins, c (White Sox); Eric Hosmer, 1b (Royals); Deven Marrero, ss, (Red Sox)
In American Heritage’s only previous trip to the NHSI, the Patriots made it to the semifinals. Led by head coach Bruce Aven, Heritage has one of the most talented offenses in the country this season. Senior shortstop Mark Vientos was a first team All-American, thanks largely to his explosive bat speed and power potential. Junior Triston Casas starred for the 18U national team last summer; he has arguably the best power of any prep player in the country. On the mound, senior right hander Christian Santana (a Florida International signee), Barry (Fla.) commit Israel Cordero and junior left hander Bailey Mantilla lead the way.
Archbishop McCarthy HS, SW Ranches, Fla.
2017 RECORD RANKING: 10-0 (1).
PROMINENT BASEBALL ALUMNI: Alex Avila, c (Tigers); Nick Castellanos, 3b (Tigers); Nick Travieso, rhp (Reds)
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Wood Has Towering Upside- Nationals rookie James Wood also stands 6-foot-7 and also has game-changing power.
Aaron Judge and Oneil Cruz are 6-foot7 sluggers who stand out for their power in this year’s MLB Best Tools voting. Wood spent half of this season with Triple-A Rochester before making his MLB debut on July 1. While he was in the International League, he captured managers’ attention. Wood unanimously won Best Power Prospect and also claimed Most Exciting Player in a survey of league skippers. Wood hit .353/.463/.595 with 10 home runs in 52 games for Rochester. His .242 isolated slugging was the best for a player 21 or younger at Triple-A this season.
ROAD BLOCK?
Scholarship expansion puts mid-majors at a major disadvantage on the road to Omaha
ROYALS REVIVAL
A revamped and rejuvenated farm system has Kansas City ready to rebound
SUMMER STANDOUTS
The top prospects in summer college leagues are poised to impact the 2025 draft
FLORIDA COMPLEX LEAGUE TOP 10
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IN WITH THE NEW
The 2024 draft is in the books. The trade deadline is history.
WALCOTT BLASTS OFF
It took some time for Rangers shortstop Sebastian Walcott to find his footing at High-A Hickory.
A RECORD NIGHT FOR COLLEGIANS
Four key takeaways from the 2024 draft
K.C.MASTERPIECE
Shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. wins games for the Royals with his bat, glove, speed and baseball IQ. He might be the most tooled-up player in the game.
HOW THE MAJORS HAVE CHANGED FOR YOUNG PLAYERS
When negotiating the 2022 Collective Bargaining Agreement, the MLB Players Association prioritized the earning power of young major league players, especially young stars.
