Kendall Rogers and Perfect Game has begun their ranking of next year's incoming recruiting class (pending departures due to the draft). Today he posted analysis of those ranked #41 - 50, with Tulane coming in at #42 and Houston at #43...

http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View...ticle=7904

Not sure if this is premium content only, but here's the write-ups for the Coogs and Green Wave...

Quote:42. Tulane


Total 2013 class additions: 12

PG Top 100 commits: 1

Total points: 38

Average class player ranking: 4.22


Head of the class: INF Stephen Alemais

The Green Wave will have a real talent on their hands should Alemais head to college next fall. Alemais is a very athletic, 6-foot, 175-pounder, from New York (All Hallows). He's ranked No. 78 nationally and the nation's No. 2 middle infielder. Alemais put on a show defensively at last summer's PG National Showcase. He showed a live, athletic body, and was terrific defensively with a great arm and range. It's also worth noting the talented shortstop threw 89 across the diamond.


Class synopsis

Tulane recruiting coordinator Jake Gautreau is one of the rising assistants in college baseball, and he put together a nice foundation for the future. Though Alemais leads the way, the Green Wave also has an outstanding part of a tandem with the addition of 6-foot, 175-pound, middle infielder Hunter Hope. Hope threw 92 across the diamond at PG National this past summer, and also displayed a solid bat. He's ranked No. 78 nationally ... Also keep an eye on catcher Jake Rogers and right-handed pitchers Matt Horton and Corey Merrill. Rogers is a 6-foot-1, 190-pounder, and is ranked No. 420 nationally. Rogers shows smooth actions behind the plate. Meanwhile, Horton and Merrill are both good frame prospects standing at 6-foot-3, 215 pounds and 6-foot-4, 210 pounds, respectively. Horton sits 86-88 with his fastball, while Merrill got up to 88 this past July ... Texas product Tyler Wilson (Navarro College) is the lone junior college signee in this class. The 5-foot-11, 170-pound, infielder, hit .343 with four homers and 44 RBIs as a freshman last season.





43. Houston


Total 2013 class additions: 12

PG Top 100 commits: 2

Total points: 37

Average class player ranking: 5.29


Head of the class: C Corey Simpson

It's an absolute treat to watch Simpson perform up close and personal. That's precisely the opportunity I had at the PG South Qualifier in Houston this past fall. Simpson certainly didn't disappoint. HIs physicality is the first thing that stands out about the big-time catcher. He's massive frame-wise at 6-foot-3, 220 pounds. He's ranked No. 62 nationally and the nation's No. 8 catcher. But furthermore, he's a big target behind the plate and displayed outstanding raw power at the plate. Some college coaches view Simpson as a first baseman at the next level, but Simpson likely will get the opportunity to catch at UH. That's assuming he doesn't skip college to sign in the MLB draft.


Class synopsis

The Cougars will have put together a very solid recruiting class if they can avoid getting hit by the draft with the loss of a couple prospects. We already talked about hard-hitting Corey Simpson, but also keep an eye on toolsy outfielder Nick Buckner. The 6-foot-1, 200-pound, Buckner, is ranked No. 62 nationally and is a tremendous athlete to go with a good bat. Buckner is a high draft risk, but the Cougars otherwise are in pretty good shape. Left-handed pitcher Nathan Jackson and right-hander Andrew Lantrip are other prospects to watch. Jackson is ranked No. 463 nationally and topped out at 88 this past fall. Meanwhile, Lantrip, a 6-foot-3, 180-pounder, also topped out at 88 this past fall ... In addition to the several high school signees, Houston's junior college help includes right-handed pitchers Taylor Cobb (Blinn JC), Vernon Maxwell (Panola JC), Jared Robinson (Midland JC) and Kyle Dowdy (Orange Coast CC).