The recruiting cycle has picked up considerably in the last two months as high school prospects have had the opportunity to play in showcase events and for summer travel teams.
Many college recruiters are also relying on video clips as well as their evaluations from last season and pouring through social media accounts to find evidence that players are staying active — or possibly even finding ways to improve — this fall.
With many high school and prep school teams getting back to workouts this fall, many college coaches will look to firm up commitments and round out their respective ’22 recruiting classes.
Last week, we provided a list of New England’s top uncommitted ’21 prospects. Today, we provide a list of top uncommitted ’22 prospects.
Class of 2022
James Agabedis
Infield, Lawrence Academy
Sudbury, Mass.
Bats: Left | Throws: Right
Height: 5-9 | Weight: 165
Agabedis possesses decent pop for his size; he’s clocked at exit velocity of 95 mph. He spent his summer playing with North East Baseball.
Ivan Arias
Shortstop, Dexter Southfield
Boston, Mass.
Bats: Right | Throws: Right
Height: 5-8 | Weight: 170
Arias may be the top ’22 prospect in all of New England. He transferred to Dexter after playing for USA Baseball’s 17U team and representing the Northeast at the Area Code Games tryouts.
Kyan Bagshaw
Pitcher, Souhegan High
Amherst, N.H.
Bats: Left | Throws: Left
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 170
Bagshaw has smooth, repeatable mechanics. He has a fastball that sits in the 83- to 85-mph range, and also possesses solid secondary pitches.
Will Bordes
Infield, Groton Dunstable
Groton, Mass.
Bats: Right | Throws: Right
Height: 5-9 | Weight: 155
Bordes is a slick middle infielder who can get the job done at the plate as well. He has reclassified as a ’22 to give himself more time to receive offers.
Cody Bowker
Outfield, Thornton Academy (Maine)
Bowdoinham, Maine
Bats: Right | Throws: Right
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 175
Bowker is making a name for himself in Maine, and will likely earn a chance to play Division 1 college baseball. He has a strong arm and could emerge as a two-way prospect.
Garrett Burke
Pitcher, Bishop Hendricken
Mansfield, Mass.
Bats: Left | Throws: Right
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 220
Burke’s fastball velocity topped out in the high 80s this summer pitching with the Nokona Chiefs. A two-way prospect, Burke can also run and hit for power.
Liam Doyle
Pitcher, Pinkerton Academy
Derry, N.H.
Bats: Right | Throws: Left
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 175
Doyle throws from a 3/4 arm slot and has a solid fastball (83 to 85 mph) and a decent slider (77-78 mph). Doyle has a strong summer pitching with the New Hampshire Prospects.
Nic Frink
Catcher, Scarborough High (Maine)
Scarborough, Maine
Bats: Right | Throws: Right
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 200
Frink is fairly nimble behind the plate for his size, and he can contribute on offense as well. He played for the Nor’Easter Runbirds this summer and even clocked an 85-mph fastball.
John Garrett Jr.
First Base, Boston College High (Mass.)
Scituate, Mass.
Bats: Left | Throws: Left
Height: 6-6 | Weight: 255
Garrett is a solid 255 pounds and has a chance to become a power hitter at the next level. His exit velocity has been clocked at 85 mph. He also has the potential to log some innings at the college level.
Noah Hajdu
Outfield, Winchendon School
Sterling, Mass.
Bats: Right | Throws: Right
Height: 5-9 | Weight: 155
An athletic outfielder who has good defensive instincts, Hajdu could get some looks this fall. He also has some pop with a 95-mph exit velocity with the bat.
Sam Harris
Pitcher, Groton School
Windham, N.H.
Bats: Left | Throws: Left
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 150
Harris has plenty of room to grow into his body, yet he already has a fastball that can eclipse 80 mph on the radar gun. Look for him to add strength and velocity.
Kobe Julks
Pitcher, St. George’s School
Chatham, Mass.
Bats: Right | Throws: Right
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 210
Julks has decent fastball velocity (up to 84 mph). He could potentially add strength over the next two seasons and become a power pitcher at the college level.
Owen Malone
Third Base, Portsmouth High (R.I.)
Portsmouth, R.I.
Bats: Right | Throws: Right
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 190
A broad-shouldered corner infielder, Malone can hit for power and moves well defensively. He spent the summer playing for the 17U Bay Sox Prospects.
Hayden Miller
Shortstop, Salisbury School
Sandy Hook, Conn.
Bats: Right | Throws: Right
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 175
Miller was recently named an All-Region selection by Perfect Game. A strong student with a 3.84 GPA, he could be in the mix for an offer from an Ivy League school.
Christian Pedro
Pitcher, Kingswood Oxford (Conn.)
West Hartford, Conn.
Bats: Right | Throws: Right
Height: 6-0 | Weight: 190
Pedro’s fastball velocity jumped into the mid-80s this summer while pitching with the Connecticut Moose. He also mixes in a decent breaking ball.
Jack Toomey
Outfield, St. Sebastian’s School ’22
Wellesley, Mass.
Bats: Right | Throws: Right
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 196
Toomey is a power hitter who was already being pitched around in the ISL as a sophomore. He plays for the New England Ruffnecks in addition to St. Sebastian’s.
