Updated Florida Class of 2019 Rankings Released
December 11, 2017
With the recent release of the Updated Class of 2019 Overall Rankings, it’s time to make an update to the Florida Class of 2019 Rankings.
This update highlights not only a shake-up in the top five, but a new No. 1 as LHP Hunter Barco (Bolles HS, FL) takes over the top spot after an impressive fall. The Virginia recruit features a low- to mid-90s fastball and hard, biting slider with command of the zone, which has separated him as the top arm in his class.
This class features plenty of high-end talent as five of the Top 10 players in the Overall Rankings are from Florida and seven in the top 25. Below is a full breakdown on each player in the top five with video:
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Hunter Barco LHP / OF / Bolles, FL / 2019Along with the move to the No. 1 spot in the Updated Class of 2019 Overall Rankings, the Virginia recruit moves into the top spot for the Florida Class of 2019 Rankings as well. Barco throws out of a long 3/4 slot with a slinger-like arm action and effortlessly fills up the strike zone with 91-94 mph fastballs, all with arm-side run. The fact that he can command such movement, seemingly putting it where he wants, is extremely rare at his age. Now mix in an 82-85 mph sweeping slider with sharp, late bite and a mid-80s changeup with fading action—all coming out of the same window and arm action—and hitters have little chance for success.
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Riley Greene OF / LHP / Hagerty, FL / 2019The wiry-athletic, 6-foot-3, 185-pound Florida recruit has quick hands, and his loose finish allows for the ball to scream off the bat, usually with backspin into a gap. Greene’s frame is athletic without being bulky, and his elasticity helps him to create leverage on an uphill plane while allowing his barrel to spend a long time in the zone. He has continued to produce while in the national spotlight at major events, and appears to developing even more power. He is one of the top hitters in the 2019 class.
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Rece Hinds SS / 3B / Niceville, FL / 2019A Louisiana State recruit, the high-waisted, athletic, 6-foot-3, 195-pound Hinds has one of the best all-around tool sets in the class. Defensively, he shows a quick first step with easy, rangy actions and a plus arm. The frame and athleticism appears to give him the ability to stick at short, but if he continues to fill out he could be a plus defensive third baseman. At the plate, he is balanced with a slightly open stance, quick hands, and above average bat speed. He consistently makes hard, loud contact with above average power and bat-to-ball skills.
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Judson Fabian OF / LHP / Trinity Catholic, FL / 2019A Florida recruit, Fabian has a long, loose frame at 6 feet, 180 pounds. He is wide shouldered and a good looking athlete. He stands out on the field. He is impressive in the outfield with a long, loose arm that is very accurate. He can play center field now, but may continue to add to the frame and become a corner guy in the future. The ball sounds different coming off his bat, as he is balanced and the bat stays in the zone for a long time. His hands are strong and they have advanced quickness. He is very quiet in his set-up and load with a short stride. The path works level and has a high finish. Overall, he's athletic with a plus bat and big potential.
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Brandon Walker RHP / SS / North Florida Christian, FL / 2019A Florida State recruit, the 6-foot, 180-pound Walker shows big time tools, especially on the mound. He is very physical with strong legs. His arm swing is medium to long, but super easy and effortless. He repeats his motion flawlessly and his fastball sits 90-92 mph with life, and has been up to 95-96 at times. The ball jumps on hitters and he mixes in a slider that sits 74-76 mph with the potential to be a plus pitch. There is so little effort that the ball explodes out of his hand with a flick of the wrist. Walker is young and extremely athletic with a quick arm and a durable frame that should hold up even with the explosiveness in the delivery.
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Here's a look at how the Top 10 stacks up:
| RANK | NAME | STATE | SCHOOL | CLASS | POS | COMMITMENT |
| 1 | Hunter Barco | FL | Bolles | 2019 | LHP | Virginia |
| 2 | Riley Greene | FL | Hagerty | 2019 | OF | Florida |
| 3 | Rece Hinds | FL | Niceville | 2019 | SS | Louisiana State |
| 4 | Judson Fabian | FL | Trinity Catholic | 2019 | OF | Florida |
| 5 | Brandon Walker | FL | North Florida Christian | 2019 | RHP | Florida State |
| 6 | Joseph Charles | FL | First Academy | 2019 | RHP | North Carolina |
| 7 | Tyler Callihan | FL | Providence | 2019 | SS | South Carolina |
| 8 | Isaac Nunez | FL | Lake Brantley | 2019 | SS | Florida |
| 9 | Jacob Herbert | FL | George W. Jenkins | 2019 | C | Florida |
| 10 | Josh Rivera | FL | Avon Park | 2019 | 3B | Florida |
For a complete look at the Updated Florida Class of 2019 Rankings, CLICK HERE
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