It's been a busy four-plus months since the last update to the Class of 2019 rankings. As we have worked our way through the fall schedule, and now begin our approach into the winter months, and ultimately to the 2018 spring season, more light has been shed on this talented and deep class. There has been significant shakeup throughout the list with some significant risers, and additions to the the list, which has expanded to 145 players.

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Last week we began the process of dusting off and updating the Louisiana rankings with the class of 2018 rankings update, which you can view HERE. So, be sure to check-in regularly in the weeks and months to come, as there will plenty of updates and content to keep you busy over the holidays.

Now, let's dive into the class of 2019 rankings with a few highlights from the updated list...

+ The top of the list remains largely intact as, Louisiana State recruits, SS Cade Doughty (Denham Springs HS, LA) and OF Wes Toups (ED White HS, LA) retain their No. 1 and No. 2 rankings, respectively. One of the premium talents in the country, Doughty climbed to No. 6 in last week's 2019 Overall Rankings Update, while Toups continued his steady rise on the national scene, checking in at No. 41.

+ Louisiana State recruit, [No. 3] RHP Thomas Wilhite (West Ouachita HS, LA) was one of the top performers earlier this month at the All-State Games, where the strong 6-foot-2, 200-pound right-hander sat 90-92 mph with fastball, showing life through the zone on occasion, as well as improved velocity and sharpness to his breaking ball, improving his arsenal of pitches that also includes advanced feel for a deceptive changeup. Fellow LSU recruit, [No. 4] C Hayden Travinski (Airline HS, LA) was another standout earlier this month at the All-State Games, showing off his premium right-handed power, posting an exit velocity of 99 mph. The physically imposing right-handed hitter could have as much power as anyone in the 2019 class, and it was on full display in his round of batting practice, and live action during the premier event on the Prep Baseball Report Louisiana schedule. Showing fluid rhythm to his swing, with little effort, Travinski generates explosive bat speed and has premium strength at contact, allowing for already present power to his pull side. In addition, the junior is beginning to show signs of further development as a hitter, as he showed an ability to drive balls with backspin to the opposite field during batting practice.

+Louisiana State recruit, [No. 10] RHP Jacob Scherer (St. Paul's HS, LA) and [No.8] OF Carter Quinn (Barbe HS, LA) climb into the top ten in the update, after recent impressive performers. A strong 6-foot-2, 215-pound right-hander, Scherer dominated hitters during his All-State Games outing, overpowering hitters with his fastball, which showed late life and deception, sitting 86-89 mph. A lean, athletic 6-foot-2, 175-pound frame, Quinn showed a polished, well-rounded game with present tools at November's All-State Games. Posting a 6.93 60-yard dash, and a 90 mph positional velocity, the left-handed hitter separated himself during the game portion of the event, finding the barrel multiple times, which included a backside double. Defensively, he continued to flash promise of an above average defend tool, showing advanced instincts and ability to track balls down in the gap with ease, and fluidity.

+The biggest riser in the update, checking in at No. 24, is RHP/SS Dalton Aspholm (Central(BR) HS, LA) after breakout performances at the Southern Louisiana Stats Day, and followed up at the All-State Games. A lean 6-foot, 180-pound frame with room to add strength, the right-hander works from an athletic delivery, showing a loose arm stroke and quick arm speed, pitching 86-88 mph with his fastball.

Several prospects climbed into the rankings for the first time, including Aspholm's Central(BR) teammates RHP/C Drew Lasseigne and OF Eddie Pezant. As well, OF Bryce LaRocca (Barbe HS, LA), OF Chandler Hay (Cedar Creek HS, LA), OF Jared Hymel (Lakeshore HS, LA), OF Cameron Dickerson (Live Oak HS, LA), LHP Will Thompson (Sam Houston HS, LA) and IF Jack Clark (Lafayette HS, LA) enter the updated rankings for the first time, just to name a few.

To see the entire class of 2019 updated rankings, CLICK HERE.

Below is a look at the top 25:

Rank	Name	State	School	Class	Pos	Commitment
1	Cade Doughty	LA	Denham Springs	2019	SS	Louisiana State
2	Wes Toups	LA	ED White	2019	OF	Louisiana State
3	Thomas Wilhite	LA	West Ouachita	2019	RHP	Louisiana State
4	Hayden Travinski	LA	Airline	2019	C	Louisiana State
5	Drew McDaniel	LA	St. Thomas More	2019	RHP	Mississippi
6	Carson Jones	LA	West Monroe	2019	SS	Louisiana-Lafayette
7	Alex Milazzo	LA	Zachary	2019	C	Louisiana State
8	Carter Quinn	LA	Barbe	2019	OF
9	Tom Biggs	LA	West Monroe	2019	2B	Louisiana State
10	Jacob Scherer	LA	St. Paul's	2019	RHP	Louisiana State
11	Peyton Lejeune	LA	Teurlings Catholic	2019	3B	Louisiana-Lafayette
12	Jacob Bernard	LA	Lakeshore	2019	OF
13	Jace Pendarvis	LA	Central Private	2019	OF	New Orleans
14	Seth Traweek	LA	Ouachita Christian	2019	RHP
15	Damon Fountain	LA	St. Louis	2019	OF	Tulane
16	Antoine Harris	LA	Chalmette	2019	RHP	New Orleans
17	Cullen Pharris	LA	DeQuincy	2019	RHP	Louisiana State
18	Collier Cranford	LA	Zachary	2019	SS
19	Cameron Pradia	LA	St. Louis	2019	SS	Louisiana-Monroe
20	Clint Hargrave	LA	Ouachita Christian	2019	C
21	Will Spears	LA	St. Augustine	2019	SS
22	Eric Brown	LA	Parkway	2019	SS
23	Chase DeJean	LA	West Monroe	2019	SS	Louisiana Tech
24	Dalton Aspholm	LA	Central	2019	3B
25	Braden Duhon	LA	Sam Houston	2019	OF

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