Post by chinmusic on Nov 9, 2020 21:35:40 GMT -8
It is that time of year again. On Wednesday, November 11th, an estimated 17 student-athletes will sign their National Letters of Intent with the Oregon State University baseball program. At best estimate, this year’s class will include fifteen preps that include six pitchers, two catchers, four infielders, a Utility player, and two outfielders. Two Junior College pitchers will also be joining the class. The class geographic makeup includes players from seven states and two foreign countries.
Headlining this year’s class will be OSU’s multi-million dollar outfield – Tyree Reed and Malakhi Knight. Both players are projected to be early round draft picks in the MLB 2021 Draft next summer. Hard work and exceptional skills have them both near the top of MLB draft boards across the major leagues. This OSU class has been slotted to fall in the 15-20 national ranking by the folks that rank draft classes, but that’s dependent on both of them taking the field at Goss Stadium. Any thoughts?
Malakhi Knight OF 6-3, 193 Marysville, Washington – Getchell HS
Lean, muscular frame with length. Elite 3-sport prep athlete (Division 1 level basketball recruit). A 5-tool player and game changer on both sides. A blend of power and speed. HS shortstop that also plays and projects in CF. Has range and closing speed (runs a 6.64 Sixty). Impressive arm strength (91 mph OF -velo). Middle of the order hitter, uses the field with emerging HR power (Exit velo of 95 mph with the bat). Good plate Discipline. Consistent contact – scouts say, “on plane and on time”. All Wesco 3A District, and All State Washington 3A, Under-Armour All American. Perfect Game All American.
Plays summer tourney ball with elite Florida based Canes National Team. Pacific NW Regional BB 16u Elite national team. Kansas City Royals Area Code Games Team. Ranked the 5th best outfield prospect and the 21st best overall player in the nation by Prep Baseball Report. Also ranked Washington state’s #1 OF and #1 overall player by PBR. Ranked the 19th best prospect nationally and the #4 Outfielder by Perfect Game, with a #1 OF and #1 player rating in the state of Washington from PG. Ranked the #2 player in Washington by Baseball Northwest. Rated the 44th best prep draft prospect in the 2021 MLB Draft by Baseball America.
Tyree Reed OF 6-3, 197 Vallejo, California – American Canyon HS
Athletic frame with proportionate length. Exceptional athleticism and loud tools, Scouts say he can be “electric”. An “impact” defensive player. Has + speed (6.79 Sixty) and flags down everything hit near CF. Has long range and a + throwing arm with exceptional accuracy (95 mph OF-Velo). Projects in either CF or RF. Bats left with gap to gap line drive power. Has a loose and fluid swing with good barrel control. Has pull-side HR power. Has an advanced approach at the plate – a selective hitter. Skilled base stealer and dangerous base runner. Offensive productivity and speed make him a top of the order hitter. All Vine Valley League and All CIF-North Coast Section. Cal-Hi Sports All State Team Perfect Game All American.
Plays summer baseball for several elite teams including Bay Area Admirals BB Club, East Coast Sox, Vegas Gold Select and the Oakland Athletics Area Code Games team. Prep Baseball Report ranks him the #2 player in the nation and the #1 OF prospect in the land. He’s California’s #1 Outfielder and #1 overall player with PBR. Ranked #20 player and #5 OF nationally by Perfect Game, with #1 OF and #2 overall ranking in California. Ranked the 4th best prep prospect in the 2021 MLB Draft by Baseball America.
