Top 10 high school baseball stars who could make an impact in 2025 college class ft. Konnor Griffin

The best high school baseball prospects in the nation could be dominating college baseball in 2025 ... or they could be in the minor leagues. Baseball's draft situation means that elite high school prospects are faced with tough decisions. Some will go pro and get farmed out to the minors, while others choose to play in college.

Still, of this 2024 high school class, here are 10 potential college game-changers.

Top 10 high school baseball stars who could make an impact in 2025 college class

LSU coach Jay Johnson is hoping to get three of our top 10 high school standouts to campus for 2025. (Photo Credit: Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports)

#10, Noah Franco, 2-way, TCU

Given the Shohei Ohtani/Jac Caglianone trend of two-way players, watch for Franco. A 6-foot-3 lefty, Franco is both a prime power hitter and a big-arm potential ace. Will Franco decide on the pros? Will he decide on pitching or hitting? There are a lot of unknowns, but a lot of skill here.

#9, William Schmidt, P, LSU

Schmidt is a hometown LSU recruit who could lift the Tigers back to dominance if he passes on pro ball. Schmidt has a live arm and a good fastball, but where he blows observers away is a filthy curveball. The 6-4 righty has the fame, the tools and the out pitch.

#8, Levi Sterling, P, Texas

Another 6-4 ace, Sterling is an unusually finished player for such a young pitcher. He's from California and is committed to Texas, but can already throw four pitches for strikes with fastball, curve, slider and change-up. Will the temptation of the pros be too much or will Texas nab an ace?

#7, Carter Johnson, SS, Alabama

A 6-2 home state recruit, Johnson has a smooth lefty stroke that produces line drives. At this point, he's more of a doubles threat than a homer guy, but given his steady middle-of-the-field defensive skills and still-developing body, he could be even better with another year or two in the weight room.

#6, Caleb Bonemer, SS, Virginia

Bonemer is a 6-1 recruit from Michigan. He's showing signs of five-tool development. His power, like Johnson's is developing, but intriguing. He runs well, throws well and generally shows signs of all the skills needed in college or the MLB. He'll have a tough choice based on the draft.

#5, Slade Caldwell, OF, Ole Miss

The obvious issue: Caldwell is small. Listed between 5-6 and 5-9, he doesn't have the size scouts love. But that's about all he's missing. He's speedy, productive at the plate and could be the outfield equivalent of Jose Altuve, as an undersized star. Don't bet against Caldwell.

#4, Bryce Rainer, SS, Texas

Rainer is another fascinating two-way possibility. He's primarily considered as a shortstop, and his lefty swing shows why. But he's also capable of bringing mid-90s velocity on the mound. Like Noah Franco above, there are several decisions in Rainer's future.

#3, Cam Caminiti, P, LSU

Caminiti, whose cousin Ken starred in MLB for years, is yet another two-way possibility. But his lefty pitching might be hard to turn down. At 6-3, he has the arm and frame to bring mid-90s heat and a nasty curveball as well. Still, his hitting is also tough and could impact his path to LSU or the pros.

#2, PJ Morlando, OF, South Carolina

A pure left-handed hitting machine, the 6-3 Morlando has the kind of swing that makes baseball scouts smile. He's got power and line-drive ability and makes consistent contact. If he arrives at South Carolina, he's a Day One star. But it'll be tough to hold off MLB teams that will likely make him a first-round pick if they think he's signable.

#1, Konnor Griffin, OF, LSU

Speaking of holding off the pros, Griffin will be another study in that field. A 6-4 outfielder with tools galore, LSU coach Jay Johnson and MLB will both be after Griffin. Blazing speed, ferocious power, and a 96 mph fastball – Griffin has it all. He's the top high school prospect in the nation.

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