Here's the best Draft prospect from each state
With the 2019 MLB Draft just around the corner, MLB Pipeline continues its coverage with a look at the best Draft prospect from each state.
Selections were based on Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo’s latest list of the Top 200 Draft prospects. For states without a representative on the list, we polled and conversed with scouts to determine its top prospect.
Go to MLB.com/Draft to see the Top 200 Prospects list, mock drafts, the complete order of selection and more. And follow @MLBDraft on Twitter to see what Draft hopefuls, clubs and experts are saying.
Alabama: Gunnar Henderson, SS (Morgan Academy HS) | No. 27 -- One of the better hitters in this year's high school class, Henderson has boosted his stock this spring by showing more strength and improved quickness in his projectable 6-foot-3 frame. With his blend of hitting ability and projectable power, the Auburn recruit batted .559/634/1.225 with 11 homers and 75 RBIs as a senior en route to a Class AAA state championship as well as Gatorade Player of the Year honors in Alabama.
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Alaska: Jacob Woodall, RHP (South Anchorage HS) | NR -- The 2019 Gatorade Player of the Year in Alaska, the 6-foot-5, 230-pound senior did it on both sides of the ball this spring, posting 12 scoreless innings with 25 strikeouts on the mound while also batting .410 with a .538 on-base percentage through the completion of South Anchorage’s regular season.
Arizona: Hunter Bishop, OF (Arizona State) | No. 7 -- The Sun Devils’ center fielder has done as much as any player this spring to improve his stock, going from a .759 OPS and five homers as a sophomore to a 1.274 OPS and 22 homers this spring. The 6-foot-4, 205-pound left-handed hitter has massive raw power and hit some tape-measure blasts to finish the regular season tied for sixth in NCAA Division I in home runs. The fact that scouts think he has a chance to stick in center only enhances his profile to go along with his raw power.
Arkansas: Isaiah Campbell, RHP (Arkansas) | No. 45 -- The red-shirt junior pitches with a 91-95 mph fastball that has reached 98 and plays up because he uses his 6-foot-4 frame and high-three-quarters slot to create angle toward the plate. His second-best weapon is a low-80s slider that sometimes morphs into a mid-80s cutter, and he also has a splitter and curveball at his disposal. Most importantly, Campbell has made strides this year in his ability to throw his secondary pitches for strikes.
California: Andrew Vaughn, 1B (California) | No. 3 -- Vaughn garnered PAC-12 Freshman of the Year honors in his first season and then batted .402 with 23 homers as a sophomore in 2018 to win the Golden Spikes Award. He’s continued to rake this spring, slashing .385/.539/.728 with 15 homers in regular-season action, and some believe that he’s the best all-around hitter in the Draft thanks to his ability to hit for a high average as well as power from the right side of the plate.
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Canada: Dasan Brown, OF (Abbey Park HS) | No. 103 -- Brown, a Texas A&M commit, is viewed as a highly raw prospect by scouts, but they all love his ability to impact games on the basepaths and in the outfield with his near-top-of-the-scale speed. The 5-foot-11, 165-pounder possesses solid contact skills from the right side of the plate and should grow into some raw power.
Colorado: Riley Cornelio, RHP (Pine Creek HS) | No. 86 -- A 6-foot-3, 195-pound righty who is committed to Texas Christian, Cornelio pitched well for Team USA last fall and then garnered Colorado Gatorade Player of the Year honors this spring after he excelled on the mound (7-2, 2.43 ERA, 89 K in 49 IP) and at the plate (.418, 2 HR, 28 RBI) while leading Pine Creek to a Class 5A regional final. His fastball consistently reaches 93 mph, with much more in the tank as he fills out his frame, and scouts generally like both his breaking ball and changeup. He has some effort to his delivery, albeit with a quick arm and repeatable mechanics.
Connecticut: Jacob Wallace, RHP (Connecticut) | No. 116 -- After an All-Star performance in the Cape Cod League, where he didn't give up a run over 12 appearances, Wallace has become one of the best college closers in the nation as a junior, ranking fourth in Division I in saves (tied, 15 saves) during the regular season. The 6-foot-1, 190-pound righty is a prototypical power short reliever, as he’ll throw both two-seam and four-seam fastballs -- the former thrown 92-94 mph with good sink and the latter sitting 95-98 mph consistently -- and a hard slider that’s an above-average offering when he stays on top of it.
Delaware: Garrett Lawson, LHP (Delaware State) | NR -- The 6-foot-3 southpaw’s 1.96 ERA during the regular season was the 21st-best mark by a Division I pitcher and a stark improvement over the 4.98 ERA he posted during his first two seasons. He tossed three complete games, including two shutouts, and recorded a 102/32 K/BB ratio while allowing one home run in 82 2/3 frames.
Florida: Riley Greene, OF (Hagerty HS) | No. 6 -- Greene, a standout on USA Baseball’s gold medal-winning 18U National Team in the Pan-American Championships, is the best pure high school bat in the country, and there is no doubt among evaluators that the 6-foot-1, 191-pounder’s hitting ability will translate at the next level. The Florida commit has big raw power that he’ll eventually tap into, too, and scouts were pleased with his improved athleticism this spring as he hit .422/.554/.916 with eight homers and 38 runs scored in 28 games.
Georgia: CJ Abrams, SS (Blessed Trinity HS) | No. 4 -- Abrams' speed and athleticism -- Perfect Game clocked him at 6.29 seconds in the 60-yard dash -- compare favorably to any of the top prep talents in the 2019 Draft, and he's also one of the better high school hitters available. The Alabama commit was named Georgia’s Gatorade Player of the Year this year after he hit .431 with three home runs, 42 runs scored and 27 RBIs.
Hawaii: Shane Sasaki, OF (Iolani HS) | No. NR -- A Cal Poly recruit, Sasaki is a well-rounded prep player who can do a little bit of everything. He stands out most for his above-average speed and smooth defense in center field, though scouts also believe he has a chance to develop into an average hitter who surprises with his power despite being somewhat undersized.
Idaho: Gabe Hughes, RHP (Rocky Mountain HS) | NR -- Hughes took home his second straight Gatorade Player of the Year award for the state of Idaho this spring after he dominated for Rocky Mountain on the mound (7-1, 1.84 ERA) and at the plate (1.292 OPS, 4 HR, 38 RBI). A 6-foot-4, 215-pound right-hander who is committed to Gonzaga, Hughes is viewed as a better pitching prospect than hitter.
Illinois: Quinn Priester, RHP (Cary-Grove HS) | No. 19 -- The 2019 Gatorade Player of the Year in Illinois, Priester was 6-2 with a 1.20 ERA and 73 strikeouts in 46 2/3 innings for Cary-Grove during the regular season. Scouts love the 6-foot-3 righty’s athleticism and the ease of his arm action. His four-seam fastball can reach 97 mph with riding life, though his heavy two-seamer in the low 90s may be even more effective because it gets exceptional horizontal and vertical movement. The TCU commit also owns one of the better curveballs in the 2019 prep class, sitting around 80 mph with tight spin and good depth, and should be able to develop an effective changeup.
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Indiana: Drey Jameson, RHP (Ball State) | No. 49 -- The top age-eligible sophomore pitcher in the 2019 Draft, Jameson -- a 6-foot, 165-pound right-hander -- racked up the third-most strikeouts (146) and finished fifth in K/9 (14.33) in Division I during the regular season. He may have the best fastball in the Draft, with a lightning-quick arm that allows him to deal at 93-96 mph and top out at 98 deep into games. He backs up his impressive velocity with a pair of hard breaking balls -- a curveball with depth and a slider with more lateral break that can each be a plus pitch at times -- and he also has some feel for throwing a changeup.
Iowa: Evan Reifert, RHP (North Iowa Area CC) | NR -- Reifert opted not to sign with the Rangers last summer after they had drafted him in the 30th round. The 6-foot-4 righty has big-time arm strength, with a fastball that’s touched 97 mph and a hammer curveball when he’s right, though repeating his delivery and throwing strikes has long posed as a problem for him.
Kansas: Ryan Zeferjahn, RHP (Kansas) | No. 84 -- A three-year starter for the Jayhawks, Zeferjahn saved his best performance for his junior season as he pitched to a 3.37 ERA with 101 strikeouts and 42 walks in 82 2/3 innings (14 starts). At 6-foot-4, 200 pounds, he’s capable of working with a 93-96 mph fastball as a starter and has climbed as high as 98, though there are games where he'll operate in the low 90s. His low-three-quarters slot makes it tough for him to stay on top of his slider, which ranges from a below-average slurve to a plus offering with hard bite, and at times he demonstrates better feel for his changeup.
Kentucky: Zach Thompson, LHP (Kentucky) | No. 14 -- After missing two months as a sophomore with an elbow injury that didn't require surgery, the 6-foot-3 junior has stayed healthy this spring and done a much better job of throwing strikes, going 6-1 with a 2.40 ERA and 130 strikeouts (the eighth-best mark in Division I) in 90 innings (14 starts) during the regular season. As a southpaw with a strong frame and four pitches, Thompson has the ingredients to become a mid-rotation starter, and he’s put himself in position to be one of the first pitchers to come off the board on Monday.
Louisiana: Kody Hoese, 3B (Tulane) | No. 25 -- Hoese’s power began to emerge last summer as he hit seven homers with wood bats in the New England Collegiate Baseball League. He tied a Tulane record with three homers in his fifth game of the 2019 season and kept up the rampage, ranking fourth in Division I in home runs (23), second in slugging (.805) and first in total bases (183) through the end of the regular season. A right-handed hitter with natural power, he has good swing and the ability to leverage the ball with his 6-foot-4 frame, driving the ball in the air from gap to gap with ease. He's a below-average runner but moves well for his size and covers enough ground to remain at third base.
Maine: Tre Fletcher, OF (Deering HS) | No. 87 -- One of the better athletes available in the 2019 Class, the tooled-up Fletcher possesses an enticing blend of plus raw power, speed and arm strength. The Vandy commit is a potential 20-20 center fielder if everything comes together, though it may very well require a lot of time and patience with his development. As a pitcher, the 6-foot-1 right-hander can run his fastball up to 93 mph and flash a hard slider.
Maryland: Noah Song, RHP (Navy) | No. 68 -- Song has an ideal profile for a starting pitcher with his size, stuff and track record of performance. The 6-foot-4 right-hander will get his fastball consistently up to 96 mph and maintains that velocity throughout his starts. He gets a lot of swings and misses with his above-average slider, has a curveball that could be good enough to do the same if he were to throw it more and can mix in a solid changeup, all while pounding the zone with strikes. He was remarkable this spring, going 11-1 in 14 starts while leading Division I pitchers in strikeouts (161) and K/9 (15.41) with the sixth-best 1.44 ERA (in 94 innings). The big question mark is about Song’s required two-year military service before the 22-year-old potentially could join a Major League organization.
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Massachusetts: Sebastian Keane, RHP (North Andover HS) | No. 140 -- Keane, a Northeastern commit, does have the chance to have a solid starting pitcher's repertoire, though right now it requires quite a bit of projection. While he works anywhere in the 87-93 mph range with his fastball at the moment, he has an athletic 6-foot-3 frame that should allow him to add strength and plenty of velocity. His breaking ball has at least average potential, and he does show some feel for a changeup that’s a work-in-progress. He was named the state Gatorade Player of the Year after he went 6-0 with 0.88 ERA and 62/7 K/BB in 32 innings.
Michigan: Tommy Henry, LHP (Michigan) | No. 59 -- Henry’s Draft stock has been as volatile as any college hurler’s this year as he’s struggled to avoid barrels while also experienced a dip in stuff and velocity. When at his best, the 6-foot-3 junior has shown that he can operate at 91-92 mph and reach 94 with his fastball while generating swings and misses with a fading changeup and a slider with depth.
Minnesota: Eli Wilson, C (Minnesota) | NR -- The son of 14-year big league backstop Dan Wilson, Eli showed better hands and improved as a receiver this spring as a junior while hitting .290/.381/.440 with four homers for the Golden Gophers. He needs to add more strength, though scouts do like his all-around athleticism, with many viewing him as an average runner.
Mississippi: Ethan Small, LHP (Mississippi State) | No. 56 -- Small, a 6-foot-3 lefty, has been a different pitcher since returning from the Tommy John surgery that cost him all of 2017. The red-shirt junior finished the Division I regular season second in strikeouts (150) and K/9 (15.00) and posted the 13th-best ERA (1.80) and K/BB ratio (6.25) while tossing 90 innings over 15 starts. His fastball ranges from 86-92 mph yet generates a lot of swings and misses and weak contact. Scouts prefer his changeup to his curveball and have been impressed with his improved control and command post-surgery.
Missouri: Kameron Misner, OF (Missouri) | No. 30 -- Misner may have the best all-around tools in the 2019 college crop, but a rough spring in Southeastern Conference play (.287/.443/.485, 10 HR, 20 SB) leaves his Draft status somewhat uncertain. Misner's bat speed, strength and the leverage in his 6-foot-4 frame give him huge raw power that he's just beginning to tap into, and he’s generally viewed as a polished hitter with a sound left-handed swing, good balance and a mature approach. He also has plus speed and the aptitude to steal bases, making him a 20-20 threat, and he’s impressed this year by playing center field everyday.
Montana: Daniel Cipriano, 1B (Montana State University Billings) | NR -- Playing in 50 games this spring for Division 2 MSU Billings, Cipriano, a 6-foot-3 junior, produced a .405/.528/.827 line with 18 homers and 52 RBIs. He compiled 17 walks against 21 strikeouts and also was hit by a pitch 27 times.
Nebraska: Will Robertson, OF (Creighton) | No. 81 -- Robertson made a run at the Big East Conference triple crown in 2018 and continued to produce in the Cape Cod League during the summer. The junior was streakier at the plate this spring, posting a .309/.402/.583 line with 13 homers in 49 regular-season games, but it’s worth noting that he’s offered such production while playing at Omaha's TD Ameritrade Park, one of the toughest places to hit a home run in college baseball. With his short, quick left-handed stroke and strength, Robertson features some of the best power in the 2019 college crop.
Nevada: Bryson Stott, SS (UNLV) | No. 9 -- Scott has the chance to be a plus hitter, with very advanced bat-to-ball skills, and nearly all of his tools grade out as at least above-average. As a junior this year, Stott led UNLV in batting average (.361), on-base percentage (.489), slugging percentage (.615), OPS (1.104), hits (74), home runs (10), runs scored (61) and stolen bases (15) during the regular season.
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New Hampshire: Jake Walkinshaw, RHP (Southern New Hampshire) | NR -- A 6-foot-3, 200-pound righty, Walkinshaw went 7-2 with two complete games this spring while making 14 starts. He registered a 2.01 ERA in 98 2/3 innings, posting 102 strikeouts against 31 walks and allowing only three home runs.
New Jersey: Jack Leiter, RHP (Delbarton HS) | No. 33 -- The son of MLB Network analyst and longtime big leaguer Al Leiter, not to mention the nephew of big league veteran Mark and cousin of Mark Jr, who has also been in the big leagues, Jack was a standout on last summer's showcase circuit and for Team USA, then again this spring on a big stage at USA Baseball's National High School Invitational. Much more advanced than most high schoolers in terms of his feel for pitching and command, the 6-foot-1, 195-pounder utilizes an average fastball, thrown in the 91-92 mph range, but can get to 94-95 mph when he needs it. He has shown distinct breaking balls in the past, though he's been leaning on the curve more frequently this spring, and it’s been a true knee-buckling out-pitch for him. He’s separated himself from most prep hurlers this year, though signability questions remain given his commitment to Vanderbilt.
New Mexico: Joey Ortiz, SS (New Mexico State) | No. 179 -- Ortiz's best quality is his ability to stay at shortstop long-term, but he also has a solid approach at the plate with very good bat-to-ball skills that should help him hit for average at the next level. Playing in 55 games during the regular season, the junior led all of Division I in hits (106) and runs (85); ranked third in average (.422), RBIs (84) and total bases (175); and hit the fourth-most doubles (25).
New York: Michael Limoncelli, RHP (Horseheads Senior HS) | No. 190 -- The 6-foot-2 Coastal Carolina commit’s stuff backed up as things warmed up in New York this spring, and it turned out he needed Tommy John surgery. Prior to that, Limoncelli routinely was touching 93-94 mph with his fastball with a repeatable delivery and loose arm action. He can spin his breaking ball decently and while he does have a changeup, it's a distinct third pitch for him.
North Carolina: George Kirby, RHP (Elon) | No. 18 -- Kirby looks like a lock to become the first first-rounder in Elon’s history. After capping a breakout sophomore year by posting a 24-1 K-BB ratio in 13 innings as a Cape Cod League reliever, he led Division I pitchers with a 17.83 strikeout-walk ratio during the 2019 regular season. He shows the ability to throw all four of his pitches for strikes, working with a low-90s fastball that reaches 98 mph and pair of breaking balls that have plus potential.
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North Dakota: Riley Johnson, RHP (North Dakota State) | NR -- The junior was sidelined this spring as he recovered from Tommy John surgery. He showed a 89-91 mph fastball when healthy last year while pitching to a 4.57 ERA in 86 2/3 innings.
Ohio: Dominic Canzone, OF (Ohio State) | No. 144 -- Canzone finished in the top 20 among Division I hitters with 85 hits in 60 games this spring during a breakout campaign that saw him hit .357/.442/.643 with 15 homers in 55 games. He tied Nick Swisher's school record by reaching base in 51 consecutive games this spring, a streak that was still active at the end of the regular season. Canzone uses his hand-eye coordination and a disciplined approach to make hard contact to all fields, and he’s improved his draft stock by adding more power to his corner-outfield profile.
Oklahoma: Bryce Osmond, RHP (Jenks HS) | No. 53 -- One of the best two-way players in the 2019 Draft, Osmond is a legitimate shortstop prospect with some raw offensive potential, smooth defensive actions and plus speed and arm strength. He's also the best pitching prospect to come out of Jenks (Okla.) High since Josh Johnson was a Marlins fourth-rounder in 2002. The Oklahoma State commit has one of the quickest arms in the 2019 prep class, making it easy to dream on a fastball that could ultimately sit in the mid-90s, and whichever team drafts him will keep him on the mound.
Oregon: Adley Rutschman, C (Oregon) | No. 1 -- The top-ranked prospect in this year’s class and projected No. 1 overall pick in MLB Pipeline’s most recent mock Draft, Rutschman, a switch-hitter, has managed to elevate his already soaring stock by batting .419/.580/.765 with 17 homers and 73/67 BB/K in 55 games for the Beavers this spring after earning College World Series Most Outstanding Player honors as a sophomore. To go along with his impactful bat, the 21-year-old is a strong defender with great makeup behind the plate.
Pennsylvania: Sammy Siani, OF (William Penn Charter) | No. 43 -- Mike Siani ended up going in the fourth round of the 2018 Draft and signing an over-pick-value deal with the Reds. Like his older brother, Sammy has an advanced left-handed bat that’s enabled him to barrel up some of the better prep arms in the county. The Duke commit doesn’t have the plus defensive abilities as his brother, but there’s a lot to like in Siani’s hit-over-profile and mature approach.
Puerto Rico: Matthew Lugo, SS (Carlos Beltran Baseball Academy) | No. 38 -- Lugo, a Miami commit, has at least average tools across the board, with above-average hitting ability serving as his standout attribute. The 6-foot-1, 185-pounder has a line-drive, up-the-middle approach at the plate, and while he's not nearly as big as Puerto Rican shortstop Carlos Correa, Lugo has more pop from the right side of the plate than you might expect, with some feeling he could have better than average power in the future. He runs well underway and is a solid athlete, though reviews are mixed regarding his capacity to stick at shortstop long term.
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Rhode Island: Ryan Ward, OF (Bryant) | NR -- As a red-shirt freshman in 2018, Ward set a program record with 101 hits and 157 total bases and was also the first in program history to hit over .400 for the season, finishing with a .409/.449/.636 line. This year he had another strong campaign, hitting .387/.454/.609 with a career-high 11 home runs and 10 steals. He’s limited to left field defensively, meaning he’ll need to continue to hit for both average and power to fulfill that profile at the next level.
South Carolina: Logan Davidson, SS (Clemson) | No. 22 -- If scouts were convinced that Davidson will hit with wood, he'd likely be the first college shortstop drafted on June 3. That’s not the case, though, after the junior had another strong campaign in the ACC (.294/.409/.592) but struggled for a second straight summer in the Cape Cod League (.194/.292/.266). That said, there’s no questioning the switch-hitter’s plus raw power -- he hit 15 home runs as both a sophomore and junior -- and has potential to add more as he fills out his lanky 6-foot-3 frame. There are no holes in the rest of Davidson's game, outside of the aforementioned concerns about his hit tool.
South Dakota: Tyler Olmstead, RHP (South Dakota State) | NR -- Olmstead had a solid junior campaign, posting a 3.30 ERA with 92 strikeouts in 95 innings (14 starts) after bouncing between the bullpen and rotation during his first two years at South Dakota State. A 6-foot-2 right-hander, he pitches with an 89-91 mph fastball and demonstrates feel for spinning a curveball.
Tennessee: JJ Bleday, OF (Vanderbilt) | No. 5 -- After standing out as the top prospect in last summer’s Cape Cod League, Bleday erupted this spring during a breakout junior campaign to hit a Division I-best 26 home runs for the Commodores. The emergence of the 6-foot-3, 205-pounder’s power this season -- he’s always shown advanced hitting ability and feel for controlling the strike zone -- has him poised to become one of the first college players selected on June 3.
Texas: Bobby Witt Jr., SS (Colleyville Heritage HS) | No. 2 -- A potential five-tool shortstop with a big league pedigree, Witt, the son of 16-year MLB pitcher Bobby Witt, is the top high school prospect in the 2019 class. He was the highlight of every major event on the summer showcase circuit, winning the High School Home Run Derby at the All-Star Game and claiming MVP honors at the Under Armour All-America Game, the States Play Series and the 18-and-under Pan American Championships in Panama. More recently, he was named the 2019 Gatorade National Player of the Year after hitting .519/.579/1.117 with 14 homers, 49 RBIs and 17 steals in 36 games. From a scouting standpoint, Witt’s raw power and speed are both plus tools, which, combined with his baserunning instincts, could make Witt a 20-20 player. He also has the requisite plus defensive tools to stick at shortstop.
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Utah: Cy Nielsen, LHP (Spanish Fork HS) | NR -- A Brigham Young commit, Nielsen was named the Gatorade Player of the Year for Utah after he recorded a 6-1 record and 1.91 ERA on the mound, racking up 66 strikeouts in 36 2/3 innings while holding hitters to a paltry .164 clip. The 6-foot-2, 200-pound lefty is capable of reaching the low 90s with his fastball and has a frame that should allow him to add more velocity.
Vermont: Conversations with scouts yielded no viable Draft picks for Vermont in 2019.
Virginia: Tanner Morris, SS (Virginia) | No. 104 -- Morris' All-Star turn in the Cape Cod League last summer raised his profile, and he's continued to hit extremely well as a Draft-eligible sophomore, posting a .353/.460/.521 line with five homers, 21 doubles and more walks than strikeouts for the Cavaliers. Most scouts believe he'll continue to hit for average at the next level, though there’s less belief in Morris' ability to play shortstop long term.
Washington: Corbin Carroll, OF (Lakeside HS) | No. 15 -- After establishing himself as one of the top prep bats in the country last year with a standout performance on the summer showcase circuit -- he was the MVP of the prestigious Perfect Game All-American Classic -- Carroll erupted this spring to hit .540 with nine homers, 38 runs and 11 steals en route to Washington state Gatorade Player of the Year honors. The 5-foot-11, 175-pounder has one of the best overall approaches in the Draft, especially among high school hitters, with the ability to spray the ball to all fields and also drive the ball with line-drive loft and surprising pop from the left side of the plate. What’s more, the UCLA recruit has 70-grade speed that helps him make an impact on both sides of the ball.
Washington D.C.: Nick Morreale, RHP (Georgetown) | No. 193 -- Morreale was inconsistent as a starter (4.63 ERA in 11 starts) this spring, but he’s capable of showing premium arm strength in spurts, with a fastball that’s up to 95 mph early in the 6-foot-5 right-hander’s starts. He throws both a cutter in the upper-80s and a true 83-85 mph slider and also has a changeup, albeit rather inconsistent. He has struggled at times with his command, perhaps because of his arm action, but has a solid delivery.
West Virginia: Alek Manoah, RHP (West Virginia) | No. 11 -- An imposing presence on the mound at 6-foot-6, 260 pounds, Manoah, after mostly pitching out of the bullpen as a West Virginia underclassmen, led the Cape Cod League in strikeouts last summer while pitching exclusively as a starter. He’s continued down that path this spring, pitching to a 1.91 ERA in 102 1/3 innings with the fifth-most strikeouts (135) among Division I hurlers, to separate himself as one of the top college arms in the Draft. Featuring a combination of power stuff and command, Manoah sits in the 94-97 mph range with a heavy fastball and will flash plus with a slider that’s a reliable weapon for him. He also has a good changeup but hasn’t needed it much as a junior.
Wisconsin: Trevor Schwecke, SS (Wisconsin-Milwaukee) | NR -- Schwecke made strides during each of his three seasons at UW Milwaukee. It all led to a junior campaign in which he slashed .342/.427/.518 with 52 runs scored and 49 RBIs in 48 games. Though he manned shortstop in college, many scouts have pegged Schwecke as a future second baseman in pro ball. An average runner, the 6-foot-1, 185-pounder has feel to hit as well as some pop from the right side of the plate.
Wyoming: Conversations with scouts yielded no viable Draft picks for Wyoming in 2019.