Cobb Reporter

In our final analysis of top 10 Draft prospects, we turn our attention to high school pitchers, a demographic known for its risk. Although no prep arms are projected to be selected at the very top of this year's Draft, there is notable depth in this group. The likelihood of these young athletes being chosen in the first round remains uncertain as teams often avoid early risks but may target high-ceiling arms later. Each of the ten pitchers listed below has a strong chance to be picked within the first two or three rounds and could receive substantial bonuses that might lead them to bypass their college commitments.

1. Cam Caminiti, LHP, Saguaro HS (Scottsdale, Ariz.) (No. 15)

At just 17 years old, Caminiti combines youth, athleticism, and left-handed pitching. His fastball reaches up to 98 mph, and he has shown improved control over his breaking pitches this spring.

2. William Schmidt, RHP, Catholic HS (Baton Rouge, La.) (No. 16)

Schmidt boasts the best curveball among both high school and college players in this draft class with spin rates exceeding 3,000 rpm. His mid-90s fastball can hit 99 mph and he demonstrates a solid feel for a sinking changeup.

3. Ryan Sloan, RHP, York HS (Elmhurst, Ill.) (No. 19)

Standing at 6-foot-5 and weighing 220 pounds, Sloan has the potential for three plus pitches: a fastball reaching up to 99 mph, an advanced changeup with fade and sink action in the mid-80s range, and a low-80s slider with two-plane depth.

4. Kash Mayfield, LHP, Elk City (Okla.) HS (No. 30)

Mayfield has been named Gatorade Oklahoma state player of the year twice and is known for his fluid delivery which produces quality strikes. His standout pitch is a tumbling changeup complemented by a fastball ranging from 92-97 mph.

5. Braylon Doughty, RHP, Chaparral (Calif.) HS (No. 36)

Doughty's name gained traction leading up to the Draft due to his compact build combined with athleticism and strength rather than projectability alone. He throws a fastball clocking in at up to 97 mph along with well-spun breaking balls.

6. David Shields, LHP, Mt. Lebanon (Pa.) HS (No. 41)

Shields recovered from mono earlier this year to reaffirm his status as a promising prospect in Pittsburgh’s baseball scene. He commands his low-90s fastball effectively while also using an effective low-80s sweeper.

7. Joey Oakie, RHP, Ankeny (Iowa) Centennial HS (No.46)

Oakie could become Iowa's highest-drafted prep pitcher since Bill Burbach was selected in the first round of the inaugural Draft in 1965 due to his impressive slider coupled with a two-seamer that reaches up to 97 mph.

8. Bryce Meccage,RHP The Pennington(N.J) School(No51)

Meccage had an outstanding albeit brief season where he did not allow any hits across just22 innings.His fastball touches mid90s,and he features botha hard sliderand newer slower curve

9.Dasan Hill,LHPGrapevine(Texas)HS(No52

Hill’s performance improved significantlythis springwitha fastball topping outat96mphalongsidea pluslow80ssliderandan upper70scurve

10.Dax Whitney,RHBlackfoot(Idaho)HS(No56

Whitney'sprojectable frameat65has allowedhisto uptickhisfastballspeedspringreaching96mphwhilealso featuringadowner curveandsolidsliderinlow80sandachangeup