That's according to D1Baseball and considering they are surrounded by warm weather schools outside of Louisville, then that's an impressive ranking as D1Baseball counts down their top 25 freshmen classes. Even though Louisville is actually a cold weather school, being in the ACC makes them an attractive school to potential recruits, and their freshman class came in at No. 18.
HEADLINERS: The Hoosiers continued to prioritize physical, impact bats in securing two Top 150 on-campus prospects in the form of OF Andrew Wiggins (No. 57) and SS Cal Sefcik (No. 127). Wiggins unteachable power potential is produced thanks to a sweet left-handed stroke that delivers endless lag and eye-opening exit velocities. He has the present foundation and upside similar to what freshman phenom, Devin Taylor, brought to campus a year ago. Sefcik, the son of a coach, is a captain-like prospect who might force his way into the lineup early on. A left side defender with a physical right-handed bat, the Illinois native carries an imposing, athletic presence that includes a 6-foot, 205-pound frame, and fits exceptionally well into the powerful hitting philosophy that Coach Jeff Mercer & Co. have developed in Bloomington.
CONTRIBUTORS: Unassuming because of his 5-foot-9 frame, LHP Ryan Rushing, stirred some buzz pitching on a prospect-laden IMG team a year ago. The spin metrics and strike-throwing ability stand out, and the big game experience that he collected in high school is sure to help quell any freshman hiccups. While his size is unassuming, his stuff is most certainly not. Potential two-way player IF/P Jasen Oliver is another youngster who brings with him the winning ways of a power program at the high school level. The Orchard Lake St. Mary’s (MI) alum possesses quick hands at the plate and fast, competitive arm on the bump. Still more, backstop C TJ Schuyler should gain steady experience in early years with a chance to hit for some power while providing a strong presence behind the plate.
– Shooter Hunt
20. Indiana
RECRUITING COORDINATOR: Derek Simmons
HEADLINERS: The Hoosiers continued to prioritize physical, impact bats in securing two Top 150 on-campus prospects in the form of OF Andrew Wiggins (No. 57) and SS Cal Sefcik (No. 127). Wiggins unteachable power potential is produced thanks to a sweet left-handed stroke that delivers endless lag and eye-opening exit velocities. He has the present foundation and upside similar to what freshman phenom, Devin Taylor, brought to campus a year ago. Sefcik, the son of a coach, is a captain-like prospect who might force his way into the lineup early on. A left side defender with a physical right-handed bat, the Illinois native carries an imposing, athletic presence that includes a 6-foot, 205-pound frame, and fits exceptionally well into the powerful hitting philosophy that Coach Jeff Mercer & Co. have developed in Bloomington.
CONTRIBUTORS: Unassuming because of his 5-foot-9 frame, LHP Ryan Rushing, stirred some buzz pitching on a prospect-laden IMG team a year ago. The spin metrics and strike-throwing ability stand out, and the big game experience that he collected in high school is sure to help quell any freshman hiccups. While his size is unassuming, his stuff is most certainly not. Potential two-way player IF/P Jasen Oliver is another youngster who brings with him the winning ways of a power program at the high school level. The Orchard Lake St. Mary’s (MI) alum possesses quick hands at the plate and fast, competitive arm on the bump. Still more, backstop C TJ Schuyler should gain steady experience in early years with a chance to hit for some power while providing a strong presence behind the plate.
– Shooter Hunt
