Draft simulation: Predict all 24 The team’s first pick
The consensus outlook for the top five remains unchanged. Louisiana outfielder Dylan Crews was the No. 1 pick in the draft from Adley Rutschman at
2. National: Paul Skenes, RHP, Louisiana (
No. 2)
The Nationals are full of outfield prospects and need pitching, so what would the Buccaneers do if they waived Cruise? Most insiders think Washington will still pick Skenes, whose strikeout rate (11.6 points per nine) second only to Ryan Wagner 30; full-time NCAA Division I record .8 in 2003.
3. Tigers: Wyatt Langford, OF , Florida (No. 3 ) If the Buccaneers discount and the Nationals take Skenes, the Tigers could get the Crews. More likely, they ended up picking Langford, who ‘ Hitting.36/. 94/.420 into the NCAA Tournament. If those two college outfielders aren’t on the field, it could come down to Scones vs. Jenkins. If they have to have a college bat in that situation, it’s probably Virginia catcher Kyle Thiel. 8. Royals: Noble Meyer , RHP, Jesuit HS, Portland, OR. ( No. Angel speeds up after Zach Neto from 2021 Drafting to the majors, they could take other college position players like Gonzalez, Wilson or Bradfield.