Texas survived the MLB Draft. Seriously, Texas fans can exhale.

Friday was the final day prospects selected can sign with a professional team, and the Longhorns can now count on the following members of the 2017 class to arrive. Which ones could make the biggest impact right away? We take a look with a full breakdown:

(Note: Texas coaching staff comments courtesy of TexasSports.com November 2016 Signing Day story).

JUNIOR COLLEGE PROSPECTS
Duke Ellis – Sophomore OF - Panola College (Nacogdoches)
What scouts say: Ellis, who was taken in the 20th round by the Padres, can fly with plus-plus speed, and profiles as a top-of-the-order bat with improving approach and some hidden pop. He can play center field, and well. The son of a former MLB pitcher, Ellis shows high-level instincts.

Potential impact: Ellis should start from day one, and probably hit at or near the top of the lineup. From the left side, he hit .415/.491/.615 last season with 21 steals, 26 walks, and 16 strikeouts. It’s not a stretch to think he’ll leave Texas as a fourth-round pick or better.

D.J. Petrinsky – Junior C – Hill College
What scouts say: Does the things a team needs a catcher to do, and shows a lot of leadership characteristics and winning attributes too. Known more for his bat, but strong arm behind the plate.

Potential impact: Last season, Petrinsky hit .390/.490/.677 with 12 homers. A former Alabama commit, it would be a surprise if he doesn’t start behind the plate and serve as an everyday player.

Donny Diaz – Junior RHP – San Jacinto College (Kingsville)
What scouts say: Some say Diaz had the best breaking ball in Texas among draft prospects (slider), and others say there is the ability for him to throw two good breaking balls(slider, power curve) out of the pen with a heavy fastball that will touch the mid-90’s.

Potential impact: After turning down a pro career (selected in the 23rd round by the Boston Red Sox), Diaz will immediately become a huge weapon in the Texas bullpen late in games, and probably the team’s closer. In 30.1 innings last season, he struck out 60, walked 16, had a 2.08 ERA, and batters hit just .142 against him.

Masen Hibbeler – Junior INF/OF – Odessa College (Cypress)
What Texas said: “Masen is that fast, athletic, defensive shortstop that you are always looking for has a coach. A plus defender that continues to grow and get stronger. He will be a top-of-the-order kind of hitter that could be a great table setter and steal bases,” said Texas assistant coach and recruiting coordinator Sean Allen on Signing Day.

Potential impact: Hibbeler possesses an intriguing bat and glove that could profile all over the diamond thanks to impressive speed and athleticism; some more raw power in the body as he grows into it. His improved strength showed last season when he hit .493/.561/.792 with 10 homers and 14 steals in 39 games, and he will in the lineup somewhere every day with a real chance at being an impact player.

Matteo Bocchi – Junior RHP – Odessa College (Parma, Italy)
What Texas said: “Matteo is just an awesome young man. He is a tireless worker and an extremely smart and motivated young man. He's another tall, lanky righty that pitches from two arm slots. He can reach 93 and I think he is just beginning to tap into his talent,” stated Allen. Matteo is from Italy and will transfer to us from Odessa JC. He should be an impact arm immediately. He has deception and great stuff,” David Pierce said.

Potential impact: The numbers – 4.23 ERA last season in 61.2 innings – weren’t great, but the ceiling and future stuff suggest much, much better baseball is in his future. A native of Italy, Bocchi is still relatively new to baseball and has a lot of untapped potential; getting the most out of these types of pitchers is something Pierce and his staff thrive at. If the development is accelerated at Texas, he should be a bullpen option at minimum and perhaps a midweek starter or a competitor for a rotation spot.

Chris Fearon – Junior RHP – Howard College (Spring)
What scouts say: A backend bullpen pitcher with power stuff.

Potential impact: Fearon attended Kansas out of high school, and pitched 6.0 innings as a freshman before leaving the program to attend Howard College. Last season, he pitched 13.1 innings with a 2.70 ERA, 18 strikeouts, six walks, and seven saves.

Brandon Ivey – Junior LHP – Navarro College (Cypress)
What scouts say: Profiles more as a reliever with power stuff, and could be a weapon if control improves.

Potential impact: Ivey did a little of everything as a sophomore at Navarro. He started two games, earned three saves, and appeared in 17 games overall with a 3.99 ERA, 37 strikeouts, and 17 walks over 38.1 innings. Considering that he’s about to be the only lefty on the Texas roster, barring a surprise return by Josh Sawyer, he’ll need to throw innings immediately out of the bullpen.

Tristan Stevens – RHP – Maple Woods (Springfield, Missouri)
What Texas said: “Tristan is a very hard-working kid, that has worked for everything he has gotten to this point. He is one of those late bloomers that has made a serious jump on the mound. He has the physical talent and mental makeup to be a weekend starter in the Big 12,” said Allen.

Potential impact: Stevens underwent Tommy John Surgery, and is unlikely to pitch in 2017-18. In the future, he should eventually compete to be a starter.

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HIGH SCHOOL PROSPECTS
Nico O’Donnell – RHP – Churchill (San Antonio)
What scouts say: Added velocity, and has been up into the low 90’s with feel for two breaking balls; was arguably the best pitcher on a loaded high school staff. O’Donnell is tall, skinny, and should fill out with the potential for good extension.

Potential impact: The former Midland College commit was in high demand late (Texas A&M made a hard push), and will likely compete for innings as a reliever. As he fills out and taps into that potential, he could become a starting candidate.

Bryce Elder – RHP – Decatur
What scouts say: Elder is described as a strike-thrower, that was up to 92 MPH and has a plus slider. A bit of a late-bloomer and multi-sport athlete, Elder was a steal when he was added late in the process.

Potential impact: If a third pitch is shown during the fall, Elder could quickly emerge as a candidate to start next season. If not, he'd still be a candidate to throw out of the bullpen early. He was a huge addition late.

Kamron Fields – OF/RHP – Lakeview Centennial (Garland)
What Texas said: “Kam is probably the best athlete in the class. He is one of the top quarterbacks in the state and across the nation. He turned down several Power-5 scholarships to play football to come play baseball at Texas. Kam was an all-state outfielder last year as a junior. He plays center field very easily and has plus range. He will also pitch for us and will only continue to get better once he devotes all of his time to baseball. He is also an outstanding student and leader," Allen said.

“Kam is an electric athlete. He has a great attitude and has a chance to play and pitch as a freshman. He will be an impact player," said Pierce.

Potential impact: It would be a shock if Fields doesn’t immediately play often as a freshman. Although he has some intrigue and velocity as a pitcher, he’s a potential big-time college outfielder with plus speed, athleticism, and although he’s raw as a hitter, the bat has the potential for some power and hitting ability is definitely in there. This is the kind of prospect that arrives in college, develops, and leaves rich. As a senior, Fields hit .433/.546/.660 with 44 steals in 31 games; also, he had a 1.22 ERA in 51.2 innings with 74 strikeouts on the mound.

Turner Gauntt – C – Episcopal (Bellaire)
What Texas said: “Turner is full of energy on the field and brings with him a very infectious attitude, one we look forward to having behind the plate. Turner is a plus defensive catcher that will be a very productive offensive player. He is a very smart player and takes great pride in making pitchers better while he is catching. Turner is also a great student,” stated Allen.

“Turner is the son of Robert Gauntt, a former UT baseball letter-winner. He is an excellent student that chose Texas over many academic schools. Turner is a plus defender behind the plate,” Texas’s head coach said.

Potential impact: Gauntt, listed at 5-10, 165 pounds by Texas when he signed, is going to need a year to grow and get stronger. His impressive receiving and catch-and-throw ability behind the plate should show as he gets older.

Bennett Inoff – INF/RHP – Episcopal (Bellaire)
What Texas said: “Bennett is a very physical, very athletic two-way player. He brings a power bat that we are always looking for and on the mound, Bennett is a very competitive kid that has good stuff. He will continue to develop on both sides of the ball and has a very bright future ahead of him,” said Allen.

“Bennett may have as much as upside on the mound and as a position player as any player in the recruiting class. He is a student of the game and will compete for playing time as a freshman. He has a relentless work ethic and a great student as well,” Pierce stated.

Potential impact: Inoff is probably more likely to make an impact on the mound, and could compete for bullpen innings as a freshman. He has a lot of potential both as a hitter and pitcher.

Cole Quintanilla – RHP – Cedar Park
What Texas said: “Cole is a pitching coach's dream. Tall and lanky with a great arm. He is a big-time strike-thrower with very good stuff. Cole typically pitches 88-92 with a plus slider and I actually saw him up to 95 at the end of this summer. We will look for Cole to make an immediate impact to our pitching staff,” Allen said.

“Cole is an Area Code Pitcher with tremendous upside. He is a local product that truly wants to compete for Texas. I love guys that want to be here,” said Pierce.

Potential impact: Quintanilla underwent Tommy John Surgery, and is unlikely to pitch in 2017-18. Assuming his rehab and recovery goes as expected, Quintanilla should compete for a rotation spot in 2018.

Michael Streitman - RHP - Lamar (Houston)
What scouts say: Big, tall, projectable arm that is raw right now, but has a high ceiling and solid control.

Potential impact: Streitman seems more project than immediate contributor at this point.

2018 COMMITS
Mason Bryant – RHP – McCallum (Austin)
Simeon Woods – RHP – Kempner (Sugar Land)
Justin Quinn – RHP – Calallen (Corpus Christi)
Bryce Reagan – SS/INF – Souhegan Coop (Amherst, New Hampshire)
Jack Neely – RHP – Churchill (San Antonio)
Kolby Kubichek – RHP – Bryan
Korey Holland – OF – Langham Creek (Houston)
Peter Geib – 1B/3B – Episcopal (Bellaire)
Justin Eckhardt – RHP/UTIL - Sealy
Thomas Burbank – LHP – Monsignor Kelly (Beaumont)
Alec Carr – SS/INF – Kempner (Houston)
Coy Cobb – RHP - Katy
Eric Kennedy – OF – Calvary Christian (Tampa, Florida)
Caston Peter – C – Stratford (Houston)

CLASS OF 2019
Brett Baty – INF/OF – Lake Travis
Cam Constantine – C – McKinney North (McKinney)
Brenden Dixon – MIF – Argyle
Andre Duplantier – RHP - Summer Creek (Humble)
Sammy Faltine – RHP – Travis (Fort Bend)
Douglas Hodo – OF - Boerne
Chase Lummus – LHP - Godley
Jared Southard – RHP – Rouse (Leander)
Will Swope – 3B/INF – The Woodlands
Austin Wallace – OF – Flower Mound
Jaden Woodson – SS/INF – Jesuit College Prep (Dallas)

CLASS OF 2020
Aaron Nixon – SS/INF – McAllen
Dalton Porter – LHP/UTIL – Rouse (Leander)

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