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Stillwater High School's Ethan Holliday continues to lead MLB Pipeline's expanded Draft Top 250 Prospects list, largely due to his status as the top power hitter available. Meanwhile, Corona High School's Seth Hernandez is noted for being one of the best prep pitching prospects in recent years, with his fastball, curveball, changeup, and control all ranking highly among draft candidates.

The updated rankings highlight several top prospects and their standout skills. Among them are Ethan Holliday from Stillwater (Okla.) HS, Kade Anderson from Louisiana State, and Seth Hernandez from Corona (Calif.) HS. The list also includes Jamie Arnold from Florida State and Eli Willits from Fort Cobb-Broxton HS.

Ike Irish from Auburn is identified as the best hitter with a 60-grade rating. He has made significant improvements in his swing decisions this spring and boasts impressive statistics including a .364 batting average and 19 home runs.

Ethan Holliday is recognized for his power-hitting abilities with a 65-grade rating. Standing at 6-foot-4 and weighing 210 pounds, he shows potential for a high number of home runs thanks to his left-handed swing.

Jake Cook from Southern Mississippi is highlighted as the fastest runner with an 80-grade speed rating. His quickness makes him a strong defender in center field despite limited experience in base stealing.

Billy Carlson of Corona (Calif.) HS has been noted for having the strongest arm with a 65-grade rating. His ability to throw fastballs up to 97 mph complements his skills at shortstop.

Carlson also stands out as the best defender among high school players according to scouts who praise his instincts and actions on the field.

Liam Doyle of Tennessee is recognized for having the best fastball with a 75-grade rating while Michael Lombardi from Tulane takes honors for the best curveball with a 65-grade rating.

Gabe Craig from Baylor is acknowledged for possessing the best slider with a 70-grade rating while Tyler Bremner of UC Santa Barbara earns recognition for having the best changeup at a similar grade level.

Finally, Zane Taylor of UNC Wilmington receives attention for his control on the mound which features prominently in NCAA Division I statistics related to strikeouts-to-walks ratio and WHIP metrics.