There are no winners or losers in the draft. That is an exercise in futility and a disservice to the players themselves. That said, a few teams have really stood out for bringing in exemplary talent both in quality and quantity.
A look at the top underclassman in college baseball. The players you need to know for 2022 and 2023, how they have preformed, strengths, weaknesses, and more. Get prepared for 2021 summer ball with the underclassman watch list.
With spring baseball now in full-swing, it’s a good opportunity to reevaluate the 2021 talent and forecast how July’s draft may play out. Where will Kumar Rocker, Jack Leiter, Jordan Lawlar and the rest of the 2021 class end up?
The Orioles made a splash early in the draft, selecting Heston Kjerstad when the expectation was Austin Martin, but GM Mike Elias had a plan and was able to execute it.