The 2023 high school baseball season showcases an impressive array of top U.S. prospects, from dynamic middle infielders and outfielders to pitchers hitting well over 90 mph on the radar.
However, scouting talent on the diamond is one of the more — if not the most — complex tasks, as the sheer volume of players stepping onto the high school field often renders the rankings mere guessing games.
But for baseball fans excited to keep an eye on top-level talent this season, these 10 players are listed as can’t-miss names to watch in 2023 (courtesy of MLB.com’s draft experts).
August 28, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Western outfielder Dylan Head (1) during a perfect game All-American Classic high school baseball game at Chase Field. (Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports)
August 28, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; East shortstop Dylan Koop (10) during the Perfect Game All-American Classic baseball game at Chase Field High School. (Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports)
August 28, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; West pitcher Noble Meyer (9) during a perfect game All-American Classic high school baseball game at Chase Field. (Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports)
August 28, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; West infielder Kevin McGonigle (15) during the Perfect Game All-American Classic high school baseball game at Chase Field. (Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports)
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August 28, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; East shortstop Aidan Miller (16) during the Perfect Game All-American Classic baseball game at Chase Field High School. (Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports)
August 28, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; West pitcher Travis Sikora (17) during the Perfect Game All-American Classic baseball game at Chase Field High School. (Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports)
August 28, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; West catcher Blake Mitchell (25) during the Perfect Game All-American Classic baseball game at Chase Field High School. (Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports)
August 28, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; East outfielder Walker Jenkins (6) during a perfect game All-American Classic high school baseball game at Chase Field. (Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports)
August 28, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Western outfielder Max Clark (3) during a perfect game All-American Classic high school baseball game at Chase Field. (Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports)