There is no shortage of talent in the Cape Cod Baseball League, and with the MLB Draft upon us, many 2024 Cape League players are preparing to hear their names called in Arlington, Texas. The 2024 MLB Draft will begin at 7 p.m. EDT on Sunday, and among current Cape Leaguers, here is a rundown of the 19 West Division players who are ranked among Baseball America’s top 500 draft prospects.

Cotuit

Thatcher Hurd (No. 128)

Hurd is a polarizing prospect. He started at UCLA and then transferred to LSU, where he was crucial to the 2023 championship Tigers down the stretch. After struggling with his command, he was moved to the bullpen in 2024, where he recorded a 6.55 ERA over 44 innings, including nine starts and nine relief appearances.

For the Cotuit Kettleers, Hurd saw limited action due to the upcoming draft but had a standout performance against Falmouth on the Fourth of July, allowing one run over six innings on just one hit. Scouts are high on his frame and off-speed offerings but are cautious about his command going forward.

Janzen Keisel (No. 144)

Another Cotuit arm, Keisel ranks just below Hurd at No. 144. He started at BYU before spending two up-and-down seasons at Oklahoma State. Keisel's fastball has a unique shape and ride, making his typical 93-95 mph heater, which has topped out at 99 mph, play up. His go-to off-speed pitch is a “soft” slider that he uses effectively.

Like Hurd, Keisel has struggled with command during his time with the Kettleers.

Sean Keys (No. 151)

Bucknell third baseman Sean Keys is a powerful lefty who slashed a career .358/.476/.711 over three seasons with the Bisons. After summer stints in both the Hamptons Collegiate League and the Cape League between his sophomore and junior years, he hit .411 last season.

Scouts have stressed the importance of his performance in the Cape League, where he hit .385 for the Kettleers in 2023. This season, he has struggled at the plate, however, hitting just .200 in five games with Cotuit.

Camron Hill (No. 220)

The reigning Cape League Pitcher of the Year, Hill has struggled with control throughout his college career. In three years at Georgia Tech, he alternated between starting and relieving with a career 6.65 ERA.

However, scouts are hopeful due to his standout 2023 Cape League season when he recorded a 1.09 ERA over 33 innings. Although, Hill has struggled with control in the CCBL this season.

Mike Villani (No. 453)

Long Beach State’s Mike Villani has been with three different schools in three years prior to settling in as Long Beach’s closer. He relies on his fastball and finished the 2024 season with a 3.96 ERA and a 27.4% strikeout rate.

In 4 ⅓ innings with the Kettleers this summer, he has a 1.93 ERA and six strikeouts.

Brock Wills (No. 499)

Wills, from UNC Wilmington, is an athletic utility player who scouts think could be a Day 3 target. He has a good on-base percentage but lacks power.

Bourne

Chris Stanfield (No. 154)

Auburn’s draft-eligible sophomore Chris Stanfield is known for his 70-grade fielding and speed combination. Although he has been average at the plate, his speed is his best asset, allowing him to cover significant ground in the outfield. With the Bourne Braves this season, Stanfield is hitting .250 with two home runs and 10 stolen bases.

Donovan Zsak (No. 294)

Zsak, from Rutgers, is a 6-foot-3 lefty who posted a 4.11 ERA over 35 innings with a 26.4% strikeout rate. He relies on his fastball, which averages 93 mph and has peaked at 98-99 mph. In 7 ⅓ innings with Bourne, he has a 2.45 ERA and 12 strikeouts.

Blake Barthol (No. 319)

Coastal Carolina’s Blake Barthol is ranked No. 319 by Baseball America. The draft-eligible sophomore slashed .308/.424/.527 as a true freshman. He has power throughout his swing, with an OPS of over 1.000 in the 2024 season. In nine games with Bourne, he is hitting .214 with five RBI.

Wyatt Parliament (No. 478)

Parliament, from Virginia Tech, recorded a 7.63 ERA, although scouts believe his pure stuff is better than his numbers indicate. He’s very young for the draft class and has three strikeouts in three innings with the Braves this summer.

Connor Wietgrefe (No. 480)

Wietgrefe, from Minnesota, started as a reliever in 2023 and became a starter in 2024. His best pitch is his slider, which helped him achieve a 2.88 ERA over 78 innings and 13 starts in the spring.

Over 11 innings in the Cape League, Wietgrefe has a 0.82 ERA with 12 strikeouts and only one earned run.

Beau Bryans (No. 493)

Bryans is a lefty from Jones Junior College who posted a 3.44 ERA in 70 ⅔ innings but struggled with control, walking 52 batters. He has a fastball that sits in the low 90s and can reach 95 mph. Bryans has two victories with the Braves and 14 strikeouts in 15 innings pitched.

Jack Penney (No. 500)

Penney, a utility infielder from Notre Dame, has played almost every position on the dirt. Scouts believe he could add value as a utility player with good on-base skills. He was a Cape League All-Star in 2023 with the Orleans Firebirds and is hitting .271 for the Braves this year.

Hyannis

Anthony Silva (No. 167)

Former USA National Team invitee Anthony Silva was a top-200-ranked prospect out of high school and has had a solid two years at TCU. The infielder is known for his defensive skills, with above-average arm strength and decision-making at shortstop. Some scouts think he may return to school to increase his draft stock.

Pierce Coppola (No. 262)

After being a top-100 prospect out of high school, Coppola has been plagued by injuries at Florida. The 6-foot-8 lefty started eight games for the Gators with a high ERA, but scouts like his frame and pitch mix. With the Harbor Hawks, he has recorded a 6.14 ERA in 7 ⅓ innings with 15 strikeouts.

Cade Crossland (No. 487)

Crossland is a lefty from Weatherford Junior College in Texas. He has an average fastball and uses his changeup frequently. With Hyannis, he has recorded seven strikeouts in 6 ⅓ innings.

Wareham

Bobby Boser (No. 461)

The lone Gateman on Baseball America’s top prospect list is USF’s Boser. The utility man posted an OPS of over 1.000 in his last two seasons at USF. He is an aggressive hitter with power to all fields and has performed well in the Cape League this season.

In 21 games with the Gateman, he is slashing .319/.443/.486 with two home runs and earned Player of the Week honors in late June.

Falmouth

Dylan Carey (No. 411)

Nebraska shortstop Dylan Carey hits for average but struggles with swing and miss against off-speed pitches. His best tool is his defense, getting rid of the ball quickly. With the Falmouth Commodores, he is hitting .309 with 21 hits in 20 games.

Christian Martin (No. 417)

Martin, a middle infielder from Virginia Tech, has a knack for getting on base with an OBP of over .400 in each season with the Hokies. His career walk rate is higher than his strikeout rate, and with the Commodores, he has a .400 OBP.

Photograph of Anthony Silva by Nola Gallagher. All stats of July 13.