Scouting grades: Fastball: 60 | Slider: 45 | Changeup: 45 | Control: 45 | Overall: 45
A New Jersey high school right-hander hasn't been taken in the top five round since Joe Gatto was a second-rounder back in 2014, and Gatto was the first one since 2008 (Jason Knapp, second round). Ras, thanks to his arm strength and athleticism, has the chance to join a very select group.
Ras is a two-way stand out at Middletown High School who has separated himself as a pitching prospect. He's projectable at 6-foot-4 and has been up to 93 mph with his fastball, with more in the tank as he fills out that frame. He's at his best when he stays on top and throws downhill, creating good life on that heater. His secondary stuff is behind his fastball, though his slurvy breaking ball and his changeup show glimpses of being solid offerings. Some scouts don't love his arm action and delivery, but with his athleticism, there's hope things could be corrected with instruction.
There are teams that don't shy away from pitching projects, and Ras certainly would be one. He's committed to the University of Alabama, but it's easy to dream on what he can become once he's focusing only on the mound.
Scouting grades: Hit: 50 | Power: 45 | Run: 40 | Arm: 55 | Field: 55 | Overall: 45
Projected first-round outfielder Jarred Kelenic (Waukesha West) isn't the only Wisconsin high school position player attracting scouts this spring. Campbell and third baseman Alex Binelas (Oak Creek) also would fit in the first five rounds on talent for some clubs, though they may not get popped early enough to divert from college. An Illinois recruit, Campbell is a better defender but has less power potential than Ben Rortvedt, a Badger State prep catcher whom the Twins drafted in the second round two years ago.
Campbell has all the tools to succeed behind the plate. He receives and blocks well, and he makes accurate throws with solid arm strength. He plays with energy and has admirable leadership skills.
Campbell has played through a hamate injury that has hampered him at the plate this spring. His strength stands out more than his bat speed, though his right-handed swing is quick enough. He currently employs a middle-away approach that's more conducive to hitting for average than power, though he could have more pop once he starts to turn on more pitches.
Henry Anthony Vilar is a 2018 SS/2B with a 5-11 170 lb. frame from Miami, FL who attends Westminster Christian. Medium, athletic frame with a long and lean built, projects nicely with additional room to fill throughout moving forward. Ran a 7.07 60-yard dash. Primary middle infielder, fields the ball out front, shows quick footwork with an extra step at release, gathers well, gets on top of throws nicely and shows both strength and accuracy across the diamond, athletic actions with balance while charging in. Lefthanded hitter, begins with a narrow, slightly open stance in the box and uses a toe tap trigger for timing. High back elbow, shows pretty simple and easy swing, repeats it well and shows a direct path to the ball. Line drive swing plane with nice present bat speed, gets the barrel to the ball wel land shows nice lift and leverage out front at point of contact with jump off the barrel. Outstanding student.
