I get the sense this year is much like 2023. There is an elite grouping at the top, the team with the top pick is tied to several other players in that grouping, but ultimately go with who they have been tied to the longest. In 2023 that player was Paul Skenes, this year it is Roch Cholowsky. That said, there is as much uncertainty as I can remember going into draft day given the new eligibility rules at the NCAA level, the growing strength of NIL, and the labor negotiations leaving plenty of questions about what the future of the draft will look like. That all said, here is my mock draft for today:
Shaun Kernahan is the founder and lead writer of Three Quarter Slot, where he blends scouting precision with a storyteller’s eye for the human side of the game. Based in Parker, Colorado, he has covered baseball prospects at every level since 2013, delivering in-depth evaluations, draft analysis, and developmental insight. Over the years, he has built Three Quarter Slot into a trusted home for thoughtful prospect coverage, detailed scouting reports, and a grounded look at how talent evolves
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