Cole Barr

Molnar starred as a junior for both Aliso Niguel in the NHSI tournament in Cary, N.C., and for USA Baseball's 18U team last summer, throwing back-to-back one-hitters against Panama and Mexico. He has a long track record of success as an amateur, and while he may have plateaued a bit physically, he's got has present strength and physicality and compares favorably to many of this year's top college arms. He had an inconsistent summer showcase circuit and has done the same this spring, throwing well but not separating himself. Some of that may be attributable to his basketball season, which gave him a bit of a late start in baseball. At his best, the 6-foot-3, 205-pound Molnar pitches off a 55 fastball in the 87-93 mph range that plays up due to its late, heavy life down in the strike zone. His slider, which had a high spin rate during an otherwise pedestrian Area Code Games performance, flashes plus, and he has an above-average changeup, particularly for a prep pitcher, that he's not afraid to use. Molnar has the strength and athleticism to repeat his delivery, helping him earn a reputation of a strike-thrower. His total package resembles that of James Kaprielian, whom he may follow to UCLA.