Auburn baseball, under the leadership of head coach Butch Thompson, has officially solidified agreements with 17 promising recruits set to bolster the team’s ranks in the upcoming fall season.
This incoming class, comprising a blend of 11 pitchers and six position players, has garnered considerable attention, earning recognition as the top early signing class for 2024 by Perfect Game. This accolade positions the class alongside Auburn’s previous high-water mark achieved in 2017, reaffirming the program’s knack for attracting top-tier talent.
Noteworthy additions to the roster include two highly touted in-state pitchers, Connor Gatwood and Christian Chatterton, both securing positions within the top 50 overall recruits nationwide, ranking at No. 41 and No. 43, respectively. Moreover, Auburn’s recruiting coup extends further, encompassing a total of 11 players who have cracked the top 250 in Perfect Game’s rankings for 2024 signees.
The geographical diversity of this incoming talent pool underscores Auburn’s appeal, with a majority hailing from the fertile grounds of Alabama, emphasizing the program’s commitment to cultivating local talent. Additionally, recruits from Florida, Georgia, California, Mississippi, and Tennessee further enrich the roster’s regional representation, reflecting the program’s broader recruiting reach and appeal.
With this influx of promising talent, Auburn baseball positions itself for a dynamic future, fortified by the infusion of skill, potential, and diversity offered by these 17 recruits. As they prepare to don the Auburn colors, each member of this incoming class brings with them the promise of contributing to the program’s continued success and legacy on the diamond.
| NAME | POSITION | HOMETOWN | PLAYER RANKING |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andreas Alvarez | RHP | St. Largo, FL | No. 8 RHP (Florida) |
| Christian Chatterton | RHP | Killen, AL | No. 43 overall player |
| Luke Davenport | RHP | Madison, AL | No. 7 RHP (Alabama) |
| Eli Driskell | RHP | Mobile, AL | No. 4 RHP (Alabama) |
| Hank Eaton | RHP | Corinth, MS | No. 5 RHP (Mississippi) |
| Chase Fralick | C | Peachtree City, GA | No. 2 C (Georgia) |
| Connor Gatwood | RHP | Mobile, AL | No. 41 overall player |
| Clinton Harris | RHP | Stone Mountain, GA | No. 4 RHP (Georgia) |
| Addison Klepsch | IF | Escondido, CA | No. 5 SS (California) |
| Taft Middleton | OF/LHP | Columbus, GA | No. 5 OF (Georgia) |
| Chris Rembert | IF | Pensacola, FL | No. 5 SS (Florida) |
| Saxon Roberts | RHP | Franklin, TN | No. 4 RHP (Tennessee) |
| Jackson Sanders | LHP | Opelika, AL | No. 1 LHP (Alabama) |
| Jack Sanderson | LHP | Tuscaloosa, AL | No. 2 LHP (Alabama) |
| Anthony Tralongo | IF | Wellington, FL | No. 2 3B (Florida) |
| Bodie Vail | RHP | Tuscaloosa, AL | 2023 ACCC Pitcher of the Year |
| Tanner Waldrop | C/IF | Auburn, AL | No. 1 C (Alabama) |
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