Player development has become crucial for high school athletes aspiring to take their game to the next level and hopefully fulfill their dreams of making it to the big leagues. The MLB Draft is where these dreams are realized and futures are shaped. However, the competition at this level is fierce, and standing out amongst hundreds of other aspiring athletes requires more than just skill and athleticism - it demands an edge.
Time and again, we’ve witnessed exceptional high school talent transform their skills with the aid of cutting-edge technology, such as Rapsodo. In this blog post, we explore the high school athletes picked in the first round of the draft and how utilizing Rapsodo can enhance player development to grab the attention of MLB scouts.
This year’s draft saw 124 (20.2%) of the draft picks being taken out of high school. That’s more than any level of play outside of D1, showing the importance of incorporating technology like Rapsodo to build a draft profile.
Full breakdown of the 2023 #MLBDraft
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|
Pick |
Player |
Position |
High School |
Exit Velocity |
|
3rd |
Max Clark |
OF |
Franklin Community HS (IN) |
102.1 MPH |
|
5th |
Walker Jenkins |
OF |
South Brunswick HS (NC) |
105.4 MPH |
|
8th |
Blake Mitchell |
C |
Sinton HS (TX) |
107.6 MPH |
|
10th |
Noble Meyer |
RHP |
Jesuit HS (OR) |
99.5 MPH (Pitching) |
|
16th |
Bryce Eldridge |
TWP |
James Madison HS (VA) |
110.9 MPH |
|
20th |
Arjun Nimmala |
SS |
Strawberry Crest HS (FL) |
106.1 MPH |
|
22nd |
Colt Emerson |
SS |
John Glenn HS (OH) |
103.1 MPH |
|
23rd |
Ralphy Velazquez |
C |
Huntington Beach HS (CA) |
92.86 MPH |
|
25th |
Dillon Head |
OF |
Homewood Flossmoor HS (IL) |
102.3 MPH |
|
26th |
George Lombard Jr. |
SS |
Gulliver Prep School (FL) |
99.7 MPH |
|
27th |
Aidan Miller |
SS |
J.W. Mitchell HS (FL) |
104.1 MPH |
|
29th |
Jonny Farmelo |
OF |
Westfield HS (VA) |
108.6 MPH |
|
30th |
Tai Peete |
SS |
Trinity Christian School (GA) |
107.1 MPH |
Unlocking Potential with Rapsodo
If we can learn anything from this year's draft, it's the importance for younger athletes to start building their recruiting and draft profiles. For the young baseball players who wants to play at the college level (or beyond), we've compiled a list of tips to help them in their journey.
Rapsodo provides high school players with a significant advantage by unlocking their true potential and focusing their training efforts. By incorporating Rapsodo technology into player development programs, athletes can showcase their skills to MLB scouts using the same tools the pros use. With access to advanced metrics and real-time feedback, Rapsodo empowers high school players to refine their techniques and stand out in a sea of talent.
While the MLB Draft serves as a platform for showcasing the future stars of Major League Baseball, the journey begins way before this moment. High school players with big dreams can leverage Rapsodo to take their performance to new heights and propel themselves towards a career in the MLB.
Embrace the power of Rapsodo - the future of player development is in your hands. Contact our experts today to learn more about adding industry-leading data and technology to your player development program.
