re: LSU Baseball 2021 (and beyond) Recruiting Thread - OLD THREAD

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Maurice Hampton, OF, Memphis University HS: Hampton is one of the very best athletes in the class and is committed to play both baseball and football at LSU. That makes him a risk for teams on draft day, as they must be absolutely sure on his signability. He’s nonetheless attractive due to his power, speed, and arm tools, all earning 60-grades, though his game approach can be raw. He’s very much a high risk/high reward type. Projection: late first round.

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Rece Hinds, 3B, IMG Academy: Another LSU recruit, Hinds features tremendous raw power, at least 70-grade and perhaps 75, near the top of the scale. He also has a strong throwing arm, but his defense needs work. Of greater concern are his pure hitting skills: he has a lot of problems with contact and pitch recognition, generating enough doubts to push him down behind other hitters. That said, the power is very, very loud. Projection: late first round or early second.

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Daniel Espino, RHP, Georgia Premier Academy, Statesboro, Georgia: Espino is a great contrast with Leiter. Originally from Panama, Espino is much less experienced on the diamond than Leiter and needs work with his command and changeup, but his 94-99 MPH fastball is the best prep heater in the draft and his slider flashes plus. Committed to LSU, he could go anywhere from spots 20 to 40 in the draft.

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