Latest mock: 9 of high 19 picks on show at College World Series

n”,”providerName”:”Twitter”,”providerUrl”:”https://twitter.com”,”type”:”oembed”,”width”:550,”contentType”:”rich”},”__typename”:”Markdown”,”content”:”**2. Nationals:** **Paul Skenes, RHP, Louisiana State (****No. 2****)** nIf the Pirates do pass on Crews, the Nationals likely would do the same because they’re deep in outfield prospects and light on the mound. And Skenes is the Draft’s best pitching prospect since Stephen Strasburg, who was the best ever and helped bring Washington a World Series title.”,”type”:”text”,”__typename”:”OEmbed”,”html”:”

Paul Skenes of @LSUbaseball is the 2023 Dick Howser Trophy Winner for National Player of the Year! 🏆#MLBCentral ,”__typename”:”Markdown”,”content”:”**3. Tigers:** **Wyatt Langford, OF, Florida (****No. 3****)** nThe Tigers seem focused on college hitters and should get either Crews or Langford. There’s some thought that if the two Southeastern Conference outfielders go 1-2, Detroit would bypass Skenes and the prep outfielders to take a college bat (Teel).”,”type”:”text”,”__typename”:”OEmbed”,”html”:”

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— Florida Gators Baseball (@GatorsBB) June 3, 2023

nn”,”providerName”:”Twitter”,”providerUrl”:”https://twitter.com”,”type”:”oembed”,”width”:550,”contentType”:”rich”,”__typename”:”Markdown”,”content”:”**4. Rangers:** **Walker Jenkins, OF, South Brunswick HS, Southport, N.C. (****No. 4****)** nThe Rangers could be the second-most likely home for Skenes, though their choice probably will come down to Langford, Jenkins and Clark — and that seems to be their pecking order.”,”type”:”text”,”__typename”:”Video”,”contentDate”:”2023-04-27T21:18:00Z”,”preferredPlaybackScenarioURL(“preferredPlaybacks”:”mp4AvcPlayback”)”:”https://mlb-cuts-diamond.mlb.com/FORGE/2023/2023-04/27/1d570155-9a70a1dd-cc1468a5-csvm-diamondx64-asset_1280x720_59_4000K.mp4″,”type”:”video”,”description”:”Walker Jenkins (South Brunswick HS, NC) is built to hit for power, with a strong 6-foot-3 frame and a quick left-handed stroke”,”displayAsVideoGif”:false,”duration”:”00:00:46″,”slug”:”2023-draft-walker-jenkins-of”,”tags”:[“__typename”:”TaxonomyTag”,”slug”:”mlb-draft”,”title”:”MLB Draft”,”type”:”taxonomy”,”__typename”:”TaxonomyTag”,”slug”:”alexa”,”title”:”alexa”,”type”:”taxonomy”,”__typename”:”PersonTag”,”slug”:”playerid-805805″,”title”:”Walker Jenkins”,”person”:”__ref”:”Person:805805″,”type”:”player”],”thumbnail”:”__typename”:”Thumbnail”,”templateUrl”:”https://img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/upload/formatInstructions/mlb/q6jebg93ymuwo5thdjdy”,”title”:”2023 Draft: Walker Jenkins, OF”,”relativeSiteUrl”:”/video/2023-draft-walker-jenkins-of”,”__typename”:”Markdown”,”content”:”**5. Twins:** **Max Clark, OF, Franklin (Ind.) HS (****No. 5****)** nClark has better all-around tools if less power than any of the top-tier outfielders, and he figures to go either No. 1 to Pirates or no higher than No. 5. Some clubs believe the Twins would prefer a collegian to a high school outfielder, though they’re also high on the best prep pitcher, Noble Meyer.”,”type”:”text”,”__typename”:”Video”,”contentDate”:”2023-04-27T21:18:00Z”,”preferredPlaybackScenarioURL(“preferredPlaybacks”:”mp4AvcPlayback”)”:”https://mlb-cuts-diamond.mlb.com/FORGE/2023/2023-04/27/4c62bb07-d2d4cd30-bf683b1a-csvm-diamondx64-asset_1280x720_59_4000K.mp4″,”type”:”video”,”description”:”Top 2023 Draft excessive schooler Max Clark (Franklin HS, IN) has 4 instruments that garner at the very least plus grades, beginning together with his hitting capability”,”displayAsVideoGif”:false,”duration”:”00:00:43″,”slug”:”2023-draft-max-clark-of”,”tags”:[“__typename”:”TaxonomyTag”,”slug”:”mlb-draft”,”title”:”MLB Draft”,”type”:”taxonomy”,”__typename”:”TaxonomyTag”,”slug”:”alexa”,”title”:”alexa”,”type”:”taxonomy”,”__typename”:”PersonTag”,”slug”:”playerid-703601″,”title”:”Max Clark”,”person”:”__ref”:”Person:703601″,”type”:”player”],”thumbnail”:”__typename”:”Thumbnail”,”templateUrl”:”https://img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/upload/formatInstructions/mlb/xdyyvbwxh1v1kqiqdqcz”,”title”:”2023 Draft: Max Clark, OF”,”relativeSiteUrl”:”/video/2023-draft-max-clark-of”,”__typename”:”Markdown”,”content”:”**6. Athletics:** **Brayden Taylor, 3B, Texas Christian (****No. 30****)** nUnless one of the top five talents drops in their lap, the A’s will peruse the college market and likely opt for a hitter. Taylor may be the favorite after homering four times in seven postseason games to tie TCU’s single-season record (23) and break its career mark (48), with Teel also a consideration.”,”type”:”text”,”__typename”:”Video”,”contentDate”:”2023-04-27T21:23:00Z”,”preferredPlaybackScenarioURL(“preferredPlaybacks”:”mp4AvcPlayback”)”:”https://mlb-cuts-diamond.mlb.com/FORGE/2023/2023-04/27/dc6fc69b-b9190a6c-24cc935f-csvm-diamondx64-asset_1280x720_59_4000K.mp4″,”type”:”video”,”description”:”By utilizing a sweet left-handed swing and fine bat-to-ball skills, Texas Christian’s Brayden Taylor can make repeated contact to all fields”,”displayAsVideoGif”:false,”duration”:”00:00:49″,”slug”:”2023-draft-brayden-taylor-3b”,”tags”:[“__typename”:”TaxonomyTag”,”slug”:”mlb-draft”,”title”:”MLB Draft”,”type”:”taxonomy”,”__typename”:”TaxonomyTag”,”slug”:”alexa”,”title”:”alexa”,”type”:”taxonomy”,”__typename”:”PersonTag”,”slug”:”playerid-694966″,”title”:”Brayden Taylor”,”person”:”__ref”:”Person:694966″,”type”:”player”],”thumbnail”:”__typename”:”Thumbnail”,”templateUrl”:”https://img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/upload/formatInstructions/mlb/p2b66vidnhotdz3cg2ee”,”title”:”2023 Draft: Brayden Taylor, 3B”,”relativeSiteUrl”:”/video/2023-draft-brayden-taylor-3b”,”__typename”:”Markdown”,”content”:”**7. Reds:** **Kyle Teel, C, Virginia (****No. 10****)** nThe Reds will consider every demographic (college versus high school, hitter versus pitcher). Teel, Dollander and Lowder could be the primary considerations, with Mississippi shortstop Jacob Gonzalez and prepsters such as Meyer and catcher Blake Mitchell also in play.”,”type”:”text”,”__typename”:”OEmbed”,”html”:”

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With that homer, Kyle Teel has broken the school-record for the most hits in a single season!#GoHoos ,”__typename”:”Markdown”,”content”:”**8. Royals:** **Noble Meyer, RHP, Jesuit HS, Portland, Ore. (****No. 11****)** nThe Royals’ best prospect is a high school arm they took seventh overall two years ago (Frank Mozzicato) and they’re known to love Meyer. They’re another team exploring every demographic and are linked to Teel, Lowder and prep hitters such as shortstop Arjun Nimmala, first baseman Bryce Eldridge, third baseman Aidan Miller and Mitchell.”,”type”:”text”,”__typename”:”Video”,”contentDate”:”2023-04-27T21:21:00Z”,”preferredPlaybackScenarioURL(“preferredPlaybacks”:”mp4AvcPlayback”)”:”https://mlb-cuts-diamond.mlb.com/FORGE/2022/2022-12/12/a2f3ab16-9923f070-a85c2bcc-csvm-diamondx64-asset_1280x720_59_4000K.mp4″,”type”:”video”,”description”:”Noble Meyer (Jesuit HS, OR) backs up a tailing two-seam fastball that touches 98 mph with a mid-80s two-plane slider and a fading changeup”,”displayAsVideoGif”:false,”duration”:”00:00:58″,”slug”:”2023-draft-noble-meyer-rhp”,”tags”:[“__typename”:”TaxonomyTag”,”slug”:”mlb-draft”,”title”:”MLB Draft”,”type”:”taxonomy”,”__typename”:”TaxonomyTag”,”slug”:”alexa”,”title”:”alexa”,”type”:”taxonomy”,”__typename”:”PersonTag”,”slug”:”playerid-800611″,”title”:”Noble Meyer”,”person”:”__ref”:”Person:800611″,”type”:”player”],”thumbnail”:”__typename”:”Thumbnail”,”templateUrl”:”https://img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/upload/formatInstructions/mlb/lytcdi4rkrtgrs5m3hvi”,”title”:”2023 Draft: Noble Meyer, RHP”,”relativeSiteUrl”:”/video/2023-draft-noble-meyer-rhp”,”__typename”:”Markdown”,”content”:”**9. Rockies:** **Chase Dollander, RHP, Tennessee (****No. 6****)** nThe Rockies wish to come away with an arm and can think about Dollander, Lowder and Meyer. They’re one other potential dwelling for Taylor and the ceiling for Vanderbilt outfielder Enrique Bradfield, that means he would include a reduction.”,”type”:”text”,”__typename”:”Video”,”contentDate”:”2023-02-18T03:04:38.585Z”,”preferredPlaybackScenarioURL(“preferredPlaybacks”:”mp4AvcPlayback”)”:”https://mlb-cuts-diamond.mlb.com/FORGE/2023/2023-02/17/7df19f1d-69821b61-7959a326-csvm-diamondx64-asset_1280x720_59_4000K.mp4″,”type”:”video”,”description”:”Chase Dollander followers seven Wildcats in his 4 2/3 innings of labor towards the Wildcats”,”displayAsVideoGif”:false,”duration”:”00:00:46″,”slug”:”chase-dollander-k-s-seven”,”tags”:[“__typename”:”TaxonomyTag”,”slug”:”mlb4″,”title”:”MLB Desert Invitational”,”type”:”taxonomy”,”__typename”:”TaxonomyTag”,”slug”:”mlb-top-prospects”,”title”:”MLB Top Prospects”,”type”:”taxonomy”],”thumbnail”:”__typename”:”Thumbnail”,”templateUrl”:”https://img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/upload/formatInstructions/mlb/w7kclo9stldtbvwzofue”,”title”:”Chase Dollander K’s seven”,”relativeSiteUrl”:”/video/chase-dollander-k-s-seven”,”__typename”:”Markdown”,”content”:”**10. Marlins:** **Jacob Wilson, SS, Grand Canyon (****No. 7****)** nThe Marlins have done a better job of developing pitchers than hitters, and they’ll be tempted by Meyer or Dollander if available. They’ve also prioritized bat-to-ball skills in the last year and the best in this Draft belong to Wilson, who hit .412 with five strikeouts in 217 plate appearances. High school shortstops Colin Houck and Nimmala are two more possibilities.”,”type”:”text”,”__typename”:”OEmbed”,”html”:”

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— Grand Canyon Baseball (@GCU_Baseball) May 19, 2023

nn”,”providerName”:”Twitter”,”providerUrl”:”https://twitter.com”,”type”:”oembed”,”width”:550,”contentType”:”rich”,”__typename”:”Markdown”,”content”:”**11. Angels:** **Bryce Eldridge, 1B/RHP, Madison HS, Vienna, Va. (****No. 21****)** nEldridge is the Draft’s finest two-way prospect — partly as a result of LSU did not let Skenes swing a bat this spring — however will get drafted as a hitter. The Angels have scouted him intently and in addition might seize a university arm from amongst Dollander, Lowder and Waldrep. Don’t rule out a university bat both.nn**12. D-backs:** **Rhett Lowder, RHP, Wake Forest (****No. 8****)** nThe name most closely associated with the D-backs is prep shortstop Colin Houck, but one of the top college arms might be too tempting to pass up. Arizona also is tied to several other high school infielders (Nimmala, Miller, Colt Emerson) as well as Troy.”,”type”:”text”,”__typename”:”OEmbed”,”html”:”

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nn”,”providerName”:”Twitter”,”providerUrl”:”https://twitter.com”,”type”:”oembed”,”width”:550,”contentType”:”rich”,”__typename”:”Markdown”,”content”:”**13. Cubs:** **Arjun Nimmala, SS, Strawberry Crest HS, Dover, Fla. (****No. 9****)** nThe Cubs would love a shot at Lowder and will think about Waldrep, both of whom can be the fourth faculty pitcher they’ve taken within the final 5 first rounds. They’re mulling a number of prep infielders (Nimmala, Houck, Miller, Emerson, Kevin McGonigle) and might be drawn to Taylor, Maryland shortstop Matt Shaw, Gonzalez or Bradfield.nn**14. Red Sox:** **Colin Houck, SS, Parkview HS, Lilburn, Ga. (****No. 14****)** nIt looks like a high school bat for the fourth straight first round for the Red Sox, who could continue that trend with Houck, Miller, Mitchell or Emerson. Bradfield and Arizona outfielder Chase Davis, who has helium, are two college options.nn**15. White Sox:** **Aidan Miller, 3B, Mitchell HS, New Port Richey, Fla. (****No. 12****)** nWhile the White Sox might use some pitching assist and would pounce on Dollander or Lowder, these guys cannot get to No. 15. They’ll probably pivot to prep hitters equivalent to Houck, Miller and Mitchell. Chicago made a run at Miami third baseman Yohandy Morales when he was in highschool three years in the past and in addition might be drawn to fellow faculty bats Wilson and Shaw.nn**16. Giants:** **Matt Shaw, SS, Maryland (****No. 18****)** nThe Giants are prioritizing bats unless Lowder or Dollander somehow drops to them. Shaw and Troy may have moved ahead of Gonzalez for many clubs, and Taylor and Bradfield also could be in San Francisco’s mix. High school candidates include Houck, Miller and Eldridge.nn**17. Orioles:** **Hurston Waldrep, RHP, Florida (****No. 20****)** nWaldrep has a few of the nastiest stuff within the Draft and has posted his finest back-to-back begins of the spring, permitting one run and hanging out 25 in 15 innings in consecutive NCAA match victories. If he builds off that momentum in Omaha, he might surge into the highest 10. Other potential matches for the Orioles embrace Nimmala, Miller, Eldridge, Mitchell and Florida Atlantic first baseman Nolan Schanuel.nn**18. Brewers:** **Enrique Bradfield Jr., OF, Vanderbilt (****No. 16****)** nThe Brewers appear headed toward a college bat for the fourth consecutive first round with a pool that includes Taylor, Shaw, Bradfield, Troy, Schanuel and Morales. If they go in a different direction, Miller could be the target.”,”type”:”text”,”__typename”:”Markdown”,”content”:”**19. Rays:** **Tommy Troy, SS, Stanford (****No. 19****)** nShaw and Troy might be essentially the most life like choices for the Rays, who additionally might take a look at highschool bats (Eldridge, Miller, Mitchell, outfielder Dillon Head) in addition to Taylor, Waldrep and Schanuel.nn**20. Blue Jays:** **Jacob Gonzalez, SS, Mississippi (****No. 15****)** nThere’s at least one guy who feels way too low in every mock, and it’s Gonzalez in this version. He entered the year as our fifth-ranked prospect and had a solid season, but there are concerns about his athleticism. The Blue Jays get mentioned with a slew of college bats (Taylor, Shaw, Troy, Schanuel) as well as high school pitchers Thomas White and Charlee Soto and prep hitters Head and Emerson.nn**21. Cardinals:** **Nolan Schanuel, 1B/OF, Florida Atlantic (****No. 29****)** nTaylor, Shaw and Troy most likely will not final till No. 21, so the Cardinals might flip to a different faculty bat in Schanuel, who leads NCAA Division I in on-base proportion (.612), OPS (1.476) and walks (71) whereas rating second in hitting (.444) and slugging (.864). If they need an arm, White might be the most effective one nonetheless on the board.nn**22. Mariners:** **Thomas White, LHP, Phillips Academy, Andover, Mass. (****No. 23****)** nIt’s hard to pin down a destination for White, who has a high ceiling as the best prep left-hander in the Draft but lacks consistent control and bombed in front of a bunch of scouts in late May. He could go near the top 10 or get an over-slot bonus in the 30s or 40s. The Mariners have the seventh-highest bonus pool ($13,170,900) despite picking 22nd and may try to float a big name with an expensive price tag down here. They selected high school hitters in the last two first rounds and have interest in Eldridge, Mitchell and Emerson.nn**23. Guardians:** **Colt Emerson, SS/3B, Glenn HS, New Concord, Ohio (****No. 27****)** nThe Guardians as soon as seemed like the ground for Waldrep or Eldridge, however now neither seems prone to get notably near Cleveland. Emerson, who can be the membership’s first home-state first-rounder since No. 2 total alternative Mark Lewis in 1988, and McGonigle are extra life like prospects.nn**24. Braves:** **Blake Mitchell, C, Sinton (Texas) HS (****No. 13****)** nIf the bias against high school catchers does contribute to Mitchell getting to No. 24, it will be an absolute steal for the Braves. His bat might make him a first-rounder even if he weren’t a catcher, and while he’s drawing interest in the top 10, he goes behind several college bats in this scenario. Atlanta also likes several prep shortstops (Emerson, McGonigle, Walker Martin, George Lombard Jr., Sammy Stafura) and Eldridge.”,”type”:”text”,”__typename”:”Markdown”,”content”:”**25. Padres:** **Dillon Head, OF, Homewood-Flossmoor HS, Flossmoor, Ill. (****No. 22****)** nAfter producing some top-10 buzz earlier this spring, Head appears to have settled again into the 20s. Other names talked about for the Padres embrace White, Stafura, prep masher Ralphy Velazquez and Davis.nn**26. Yankees:** **Sammy Stafura, SS, Panas HS, Cortlandt Manor, N.Y. (****No. 86****)** nThe Yankees are linked to high school shortstops, including suburban New York City product Stafura (who gives off some Anthony Volpe vibes), Lombard and McGonigle. They excel at developing pitchers, which could lead them to White or Kent State left-hander Joe Whitman, whose stock continues to soar after a sterling outing in the Cape Cod League.nn**27. Phillies:** **Charlee Soto, RHP, Reborn Christian Academy, Kissimmee, Fla. (****No. 25****)** nWord is the Phillies might need a pitcher, by which case Soto or White can be the highest candidates. They’re not afraid to take a highschool arm within the first spherical and did so in 2020 (Mick Abel) and 2021 (Andrew Painter).nn**28. Astros:** **Yohandy Morales, 3B, Miami (****No. 17****)** nMorales could go higher than this, especially if one of the clubs after the Cardinals wants a college bat. Stafura and Martin are two more targets for the Astros.”,”type”:”text”,”__typename”:”Markdown”,”content”:”And let’s take a crack at the entire supplemental first round . . .nn**29. Mariners:** **Kevin McGonigle, SS/2B, Monsignor Bonner HS, Drexel Hill, Pa. (****No. 26****) n30. Mariners:** **Ralphy Velazquez, C/1B, Huntington Beach (Calif.) HS (****No. 32****) n31. Rays:** **Chase Davis, OF, Arizona (****No. 39****) n32. Mets:** **Brock Wilken, 3B, Wake Forest (****No. 24****) n33. Brewers:** **Jake Gelof, 3B, Virginia (****No. 42****) n34. 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The College World Series begins Friday and should function extra present first-round expertise than it ever has because the Draft started in 1965. The first three gamers and 9 of the highest 19 in our newest mock draft under all will play for a nationwide championship in Omaha. Two extra CWS contributors have an opportunity to go within the first spherical as nicely.

The greatest names are Louisiana State outfielder Dylan Crews and right-hander Paul Skenes and Florida outfielder Wyatt Langford, who proceed to rank 1-2-3 on MLB Pipeline’s Draft Top 200 and in our first-round projection. The CWS contingent additionally consists of the most effective catcher accessible (Virginia’s Kyle Teel) and the subsequent three faculty pitchers who will go after Skenes (Tennessee’s Chase Dollander, Wake Forest’s Rhett Lowder, Florida’s Hurston Waldrep).

Waldrep, Texas Christian third baseman Brayden Taylor and Stanford shortstop Tommy Troy are transferring up Draft boards with standout postseason performances. It’s additionally potential that Wake Forest third baseman Brock Wilken and Virginia third baseman Jake Gelof might push their method into the highest 28 picks in the event that they proceed to rake at Charles Schwab Field.

Detailed scouting experiences for the entire gamers talked about under could be discovered with our Draft Top 200 (rankings in parentheses).

1. Pirates: Dylan Crews, OF, Louisiana State (No. 1)
The consensus finest participant accessible, Crews stays the favourite to go No. 1. The Pirates proceed to do their due diligence on the 5 top-tier gamers (Crews, Skenes, Langford, highschool outfielder Walker Jenkins and Max Clark), with Clark the most effective candidate to take a reduction from the assigned decide worth of $9,721,000 if the Bucs need to go that route.

2. Nationals: Paul Skenes, RHP, Louisiana State (No. 2)
If the Pirates do cross on Crews, the Nationals probably would do the identical as a result of they’re deep in outfield prospects and light-weight on the mound. And Skenes is the Draft’s finest pitching prospect since Stephen Strasburg, who was the most effective ever and helped deliver Washington a World Series title.

3. Tigers: Wyatt Langford, OF, Florida (No. 3)
The Tigers appear centered on faculty hitters and may get both Crews or Langford. There’s some thought that if the 2 Southeastern Conference outfielders go 1-2, Detroit would bypass Skenes and the prep outfielders to take a university bat (Teel).

4. Rangers: Walker Jenkins, OF, South Brunswick HS, Southport, N.C. (No. 4)
The Rangers might be the second-most probably dwelling for Skenes, although their alternative most likely will come all the way down to Langford, Jenkins and Clark — and that appears to be their pecking order.

5. Twins: Max Clark, OF, Franklin (Ind.) HS (No. 5)
Clark has higher all-around instruments if much less energy than any of the top-tier outfielders, and he figures to go both No. 1 to Pirates or no greater than No. 5. Some golf equipment imagine the Twins would like a collegian to a highschool outfielder, although they’re additionally excessive on the most effective prep pitcher, Noble Meyer.

6. Athletics: Brayden Taylor, 3B, Texas Christian (No. 30)
Unless one of many high 5 skills drops of their lap, the A’s will peruse the faculty market and certain go for a hitter. Taylor often is the favourite after homering 4 occasions in seven postseason video games to tie TCU’s single-season file (23) and break its profession mark (48), with Teel additionally a consideration.

7. Reds: Kyle Teel, C, Virginia (No. 10)
The Reds will think about each demographic (faculty versus highschool, hitter versus pitcher). Teel, Dollander and Lowder might be the first concerns, with Mississippi shortstop Jacob Gonzalez and prepsters equivalent to Meyer and catcher Blake Mitchell additionally in play.

8. Royals: Noble Meyer, RHP, Jesuit HS, Portland, Ore. (No. 11)
The Royals’ finest prospect is a highschool arm they took seventh total two years in the past (Frank Mozzicato) they usually’re recognized to like Meyer. They’re one other crew exploring each demographic and are linked to Teel, Lowder and prep hitters equivalent to shortstop Arjun Nimmala, first baseman Bryce Eldridge, third baseman Aidan Miller and Mitchell.

9. Rockies: Chase Dollander, RHP, Tennessee (No. 6)
The Rockies wish to come away with an arm and can think about Dollander, Lowder and Meyer. They’re one other potential dwelling for Taylor and the ceiling for Vanderbilt outfielder Enrique Bradfield, that means he would include a reduction.

10. Marlins: Jacob Wilson, SS, Grand Canyon (No. 7)
The Marlins have achieved a greater job of growing pitchers than hitters, they usually’ll be tempted by Meyer or Dollander if accessible. They’ve additionally prioritized bat-to-ball expertise within the final 12 months and the most effective on this Draft belong to Wilson, who hit .412 with 5 strikeouts in 217 plate appearances. High faculty shortstops Colin Houck and Nimmala are two extra prospects.

11. Angels: Bryce Eldridge, 1B/RHP, Madison HS, Vienna, Va. (No. 21)
Eldridge is the Draft’s finest two-way prospect — partly as a result of LSU did not let Skenes swing a bat this spring — however will get drafted as a hitter. The Angels have scouted him intently and in addition might seize a university arm from amongst Dollander, Lowder and Waldrep. Don’t rule out a university bat both.

12. D-backs: Rhett Lowder, RHP, Wake Forest (No. 8)
The title most intently related to the D-backs is prep shortstop Colin Houck, however one of many high faculty arms may be too tempting to cross up. Arizona is also tied to a number of different highschool infielders (Nimmala, Miller, Colt Emerson) in addition to Troy.

13. Cubs: Arjun Nimmala, SS, Strawberry Crest HS, Dover, Fla. (No. 9)
The Cubs would love a shot at Lowder and will think about Waldrep, both of whom can be the fourth faculty pitcher they’ve taken within the final 5 first rounds. They’re mulling a number of prep infielders (Nimmala, Houck, Miller, Emerson, Kevin McGonigle) and might be drawn to Taylor, Maryland shortstop Matt Shaw, Gonzalez or Bradfield.

14. Red Sox: Colin Houck, SS, Parkview HS, Lilburn, Ga. (No. 14)
It seems to be like a highschool bat for the fourth straight first spherical for the Red Sox, who might proceed that pattern with Houck, Miller, Mitchell or Emerson. Bradfield and Arizona outfielder Chase Davis, who has helium, are two faculty choices.

15. White Sox: Aidan Miller, 3B, Mitchell HS, New Port Richey, Fla. (No. 12)
While the White Sox might use some pitching assist and would pounce on Dollander or Lowder, these guys cannot get to No. 15. They’ll probably pivot to prep hitters equivalent to Houck, Miller and Mitchell. Chicago made a run at Miami third baseman Yohandy Morales when he was in highschool three years in the past and in addition might be drawn to fellow faculty bats Wilson and Shaw.

16. Giants: Matt Shaw, SS, Maryland (No. 18)
The Giants are prioritizing bats except Lowder or Dollander in some way drops to them. Shaw and Troy might have moved forward of Gonzalez for a lot of golf equipment, and Taylor and Bradfield additionally might be in San Francisco’s combine. High faculty candidates embrace Houck, Miller and Eldridge.

17. Orioles: Hurston Waldrep, RHP, Florida (No. 20)
Waldrep has a few of the nastiest stuff within the Draft and has posted his finest back-to-back begins of the spring, permitting one run and hanging out 25 in 15 innings in consecutive NCAA match victories. If he builds off that momentum in Omaha, he might surge into the highest 10. Other potential matches for the Orioles embrace Nimmala, Miller, Eldridge, Mitchell and Florida Atlantic first baseman Nolan Schanuel.

18. Brewers: Enrique Bradfield Jr., OF, Vanderbilt (No. 16)
The Brewers seem headed towards a university bat for the fourth consecutive first spherical with a pool that features Taylor, Shaw, Bradfield, Troy, Schanuel and Morales. If they go in a unique course, Miller might be the goal.

19. Rays: Tommy Troy, SS, Stanford (No. 19)
Shaw and Troy might be essentially the most life like choices for the Rays, who additionally might take a look at highschool bats (Eldridge, Miller, Mitchell, outfielder Dillon Head) in addition to Taylor, Waldrep and Schanuel.

20. Blue Jays: Jacob Gonzalez, SS, Mississippi (No. 15)
There’s at the very least one man who feels method too low in each mock, and it is Gonzalez on this model. He entered the 12 months as our fifth-ranked prospect and had a stable season, however there are considerations about his athleticism. The Blue Jays get talked about with a slew of faculty bats (Taylor, Shaw, Troy, Schanuel) in addition to highschool pitchers Thomas White and Charlee Soto and prep hitters Head and Emerson.

21. Cardinals: Nolan Schanuel, 1B/OF, Florida Atlantic (No. 29)
Taylor, Shaw and Troy most likely will not final till No. 21, so the Cardinals might flip to a different faculty bat in Schanuel, who leads NCAA Division I in on-base proportion (.612), OPS (1.476) and walks (71) whereas rating second in hitting (.444) and slugging (.864). If they need an arm, White might be the most effective one nonetheless on the board.

22. Mariners: Thomas White, LHP, Phillips Academy, Andover, Mass. (No. 23)
It’s exhausting to pin down a vacation spot for White, who has a excessive ceiling as the most effective prep left-hander within the Draft however lacks constant management and bombed in entrance of a bunch of scouts in late May. He might go close to the highest 10 or get an over-slot bonus within the 30s or 40s. The Mariners have the seventh-highest bonus pool ($13,170,900) regardless of choosing twenty second and will attempt to float an enormous title with an costly price ticket down right here. They chosen highschool hitters within the final two first rounds and have curiosity in Eldridge, Mitchell and Emerson.

23. Guardians: Colt Emerson, SS/3B, Glenn HS, New Concord, Ohio (No. 27)
The Guardians as soon as seemed like the ground for Waldrep or Eldridge, however now neither seems prone to get notably near Cleveland. Emerson, who can be the membership’s first home-state first-rounder since No. 2 total alternative Mark Lewis in 1988, and McGonigle are extra life like prospects.

24. Braves: Blake Mitchell, C, Sinton (Texas) HS (No. 13)
If the bias towards highschool catchers does contribute to Mitchell attending to No. 24, will probably be an absolute steal for the Braves. His bat may make him a first-rounder even when he weren’t a catcher, and whereas he is drawing curiosity within the high 10, he goes behind a number of faculty bats on this state of affairs. Atlanta additionally likes a number of prep shortstops (Emerson, McGonigle, Walker Martin, George Lombard Jr., Sammy Stafura) and Eldridge.

25. Padres: Dillon Head, OF, Homewood-Flossmoor HS, Flossmoor, Ill. (No. 22)
After producing some top-10 buzz earlier this spring, Head appears to have settled again into the 20s. Other names talked about for the Padres embrace White, Stafura, prep masher Ralphy Velazquez and Davis.

26. Yankees: Sammy Stafura, SS, Panas HS, Cortlandt Manor, N.Y. (No. 86)
The Yankees are linked to highschool shortstops, together with suburban New York City product Stafura (who offers off some Anthony Volpe vibes), Lombard and McGonigle. They excel at growing pitchers, which might make them White or Kent State left-hander Joe Whitman, whose inventory continues to soar after a sterling outing within the Cape Cod League.

27. Phillies: Charlee Soto, RHP, Reborn Christian Academy, Kissimmee, Fla. (No. 25)
Word is the Phillies might need a pitcher, by which case Soto or White can be the highest candidates. They’re not afraid to take a highschool arm within the first spherical and did so in 2020 (Mick Abel) and 2021 (Andrew Painter).

28. Astros: Yohandy Morales, 3B, Miami (No. 17)
Morales might go greater than this, particularly if one of many golf equipment after the Cardinals needs a university bat. Stafura and Martin are two extra targets for the Astros.

And let’s take a crack on the complete supplemental first spherical . . .

29. Mariners: Kevin McGonigle, SS/2B, Monsignor Bonner HS, Drexel Hill, Pa. (No. 26)
30. Mariners: Ralphy Velazquez, C/1B, Huntington Beach (Calif.) HS (No. 32)
31. Rays: Chase Davis, OF, Arizona (No. 39)
32. Mets: Brock Wilken, 3B, Wake Forest (No. 24)
33. Brewers: Jake Gelof, 3B, Virginia (No. 42)
34. Twins: Adrian Santana, SS, Doral (Fla.) Academy (No. 34)
35. Marlins: Joe Whitman, LHP, Kent State (No. 46)
36. Dodgers: Jonny Farmelo, OF, Westfield HS, Chantilly, Va. (No. 49)
37. Tigers: Walker Martin, SS, Eaton (Col.) HS (No. 28)
38. Reds: George Lombard Jr., SS/3B, Gulliver Prep, Pinecrest, Fla. (No. 38)
39. Athletics: Jack Hurley, OF, Virginia Tech (No. 33)