The country’s long-standing second-best conference continues to churn out first-rounders year after year, but now, with help from the transfer portal, it’s also producing its fair share of hidden gems. With an eye toward finding those gems, here are 17 candidates who could fill that role.


Miami
AJ Ciscar, RHP

2025 - UM: 66.2 IP, 4.46 ERA, 65 SO, 16 BB, 56 H

2026 - UM: 81.2 IP, 4.85 ERA, 76 SO, 12 BB, 98 H

AJ Ciscar is a two-year starter at Miami with good size and a simple delivery that generates a ton of strikes. Ciscar is a big athlete, although the measurables aren’t nearly as impressive, with only a 6'3/215 frame. He has a defined, muscular build through his shoulders and legs, which gives him a husky look. …