2022 Big 12 College Baseball Recruiting Classes Breakdown

Recruiting is the lifeblood of every program in college baseball. After presenting the Top 25 recruiting classes and the 10 classes that just missed the cut, Baseball America is breaking down every class in several of the biggest conferences in the country.

Presented here is team-by-team analysis for the Big 12. Four teams from the conference ranked in the Top 25 and one more made the next 10 classes. Links to full breakdowns for those teams can be found below, as well as a snapshot view of the class. Full breakdowns for the four teams that didn’t make the rankings can be found here.

The recruiting class rankings take into account all players from the high school and junior college ranks and were compiled following many conversations with coaches and scouts. Four-year transfers were not considered for the ranking. All player rankings are from the top 500 draft prospects list, which includes all draft-eligible players.

Baylor

Recruiting coordinator: Zach Dillon
Top prospect: Collin McKinney, RHP (No. 262)
Ranking: NR

The Bears this summer turned over the roster significantly as a result of the coaching change. Coach Mitch Thompson and Dillon brought in a large class of newcomers that’s especially deep in junior college transfers. With the new coaching staff’s background—Thompson was hired away from McLennan (Texas) JC and his assistants both have experience in the junior college ranks—that approach could be a fruitful one for the Bears.

McKinney leads the freshman class. He has a projectable build at 6-foot-4, 220 pounds and a lively, low-90s fastball. He pairs it with an above-average curveball that he has good feel for and can also mix in a changeup. He throws a lot of strikes and offers a lot of upside. Catcher Walker Polk has a strong frame at 6-foot-2, 210 pounds and the switch-hitter has a powerful swing. He’s a steady defender behind the plate. Infielders Kolby Branch and Jordan Medellin both stand out for their athleticism and speed. Medellin is a switch-hitter and has a strong arm that plays well at shortstop. Branch has a quick righthanded swing and was one of the top performers this spring in the Dallas prep ranks.

Among the junior college transfers, Gavin Brzozowski gives the Bears an exciting two-way talent as an outfielder and lefthander. He missed this spring due to injury but got back in action during the summer. He has a quick lefthanded swing with some power potential and a big arm that plays well on the mound. Righthander Gabe Craig…