DBU Baseball's 2021 recruiting class has been ranked the No. 18 class in the nation by Baseball America.  The recruiting rankings take into account all players from the high school and junior college ranks and were compiled following many conversations with coaches and scouts. Four-year transfers were not considered for the ranking. 
 
DBU's incoming class features 15 newcomers including eight from the high school ranks and seven junior college transfers.  Below is a breakdown of DBU's recruiting class that arrived on campus this fall.
 
Kevin Bazzell (Forney, TX) - Rated the No. 11 catcher in the nation and the 15th overall best player from the state of Texas by Perfect Game.  Helped guide Rockwall Heath to a Class 6A State Championship and was named the District MVP in 2021.

Josh Fitzgerald (Mason City, IA) - Was rated the No. 1 outfielder from the state of Iowa coming out of Newman Catholic High School in 2019.  Hit .358 last year at Kirkwood Community College with a team-high 17 home runs, 13 doubles, 51 RBI, and 29 stolen bases.

Luke Heefner (Cedar Hill, TX) - Rated the sixth-best overall player from the state of Texas and No. 76 nationally by Perfect Game.  Was selected to play in the 2020 Perfect Game All-American Classic.

Jaxon Holder (Aubrey TX) - Rated the second best third baseman in the state of Texas by Perfect Game.  Was also a Class 4A All-State selection.

Nate Humphreys (Midlothian, TX) - Rated the No. 4 outfielder from the state of Texas and a top 40 player from the state of Texas by Perfect Game.  Also named a Class 5A All-Area selection.

Ryan Johnson (Red Oak, TX) - Rated the No. 4 right-handed pitcher and the 10th-best player out of the state of Texas by Perfect Game.

Conner Mackay (De Soto, KS ) - Named Second Team All-Region after posting a 7-1 record and a 1.85 ERA in 43.2 innings at Iowa Western last year. Also struck out 64 batters for an average of 13.19 strikeouts per nine innings while allowing just 18 walks.

Jarrett McDonald (Sterlington, LA) - Named a First Team NJCAA Division II All-American after helping lead LSU-Eunice to a national title in 2021.  Led the team with a .518 on-base percentage and hit .356 with 11 home runs, 13 doubles, two triples, 53 RBI, and a .669 slugging percentage.

Brady Rose (Westminster, CO) - Posted an 8-1 record with a 3.31 ERA for a McLennan College team that won the NJCAA Division I national title.  Struck out 71 batters in 65.1 innings for an average of 9.78 strikeouts per nine innings.

Miguel Santos (Burleson, TX) - Helped lead McLennan College to the 2021 NJCAA Division I National Championship.  Posted a .344 batting average with 14 home runs, 22 doubles, 55 RBI, and a .626 slugging percentage.

Tyler Schott (Flower Mound, TX) - Named the District's Pitcher of the Year and also tabbed the Class 5A-6A All-Star Game MVP in 2021.  Rated the No. 17 left-hander pitcher from the state of Texas by Perfect Game. 

Ryan Scott (The Colony, TX) - Rated the No. 7 outfielder in the state of Texas and a top 60 player from the Lone Star state by Perfect Game.  Was named to the Class 5A-6A All-Star Game in 2021.

Tyler Small (Ontario, Canada) - Posted a .364 batting average at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M and led the team in home runs (8), RBI (45), and slugging percentage (.686).

Preston Tabor (Burleson, TX) - Named the District 8-5A Pitcher of the Year out at Burleson Centennial High School.  Rated the No. 25 left-handed pitcher by Perfect Game.

Matthieu Vallee (Quebec, Canada) - Hit .434 last year at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M with five home runs, 18 doubles, 37 RBI, and 37 stolen bases in 40 attempts.  His .434 ranked No. 20 in the nation at the NJCAA Division I level and his 37 stolen bases ranked ninth-most.

Baseball America's 2021 Top 25 Recruiting Classes
1. UCLA
2. Florida
3. Vanderbilt
4. Arkansas
5. Tennessee
6. Oregon State
7. Miami
8. Alabama
9. Duke
10. Mississippi State
11. North Carolina State
12. Texas Christian
13. Wake Forest
14. Louisiana State
15. Georgia
16. South Carolina
17. Southern California
18. DBU
19. Florida State
20. Louisville
21. Nebraska
22. Clemson
23. Texas A&M
24. Washington
25. Mississippi