Johnny King

School: Naples (Fla.) HS
Commit/Drafted: Miami
Age At Draft: 18
BA Grade: 50/Extreme
Tools: Fastball: 50. Slider: 55. Curveball: 60. Control: 45.

One of the youngest players in the 2024 class, King will be 17 on draft day and has plenty of projection to dream on with a 6-foot-4, 210-pound frame that has already started going in the right direction and a solid foundation of athleticism. He has a high-waisted frame and throws from a lower three-quarters arm slot with a delivery that features a bit of effort and recoil in his finish. He throws a fastball around 90-91 mph that has been up to 94 and has trended up over the last few years, with a snappy curveball in the mid 70s and a low-80s slider—bothhave spin rates in the 2,500-2,600 rpm range and above-average potential. King’s curveball has impressive two-plane break and great finish that should make it an effective secondary against both lefties and righties, while his slider has more of a sweeping shape that should be especially tough on lefthanded hitters from his arm slot. King is committed to Miami and is expected to be a difficult sign. Some teams might try and buy into his feel for spin, up-arrow projection and youth, while others might want to see him prove his ability to start in the ACC.