2017 MLB Mock Draft, Version 1.1

96. Smith is in legit consideration for the Twins at #1 due to just how elite his bat is at the collegiate level this season. Smith is incredibly difficult to strike out, and he has very good control through the zone. While he doesn’t show big power now, he’s got the bat speed and physical power to project as a guy who could provide high average and 20+ home runs as a quick mover through the system.. 1B. University of Virginia. Pavin Smith . 6. player

OF. Ballard HS (KY). Jordon Adell . 7. player. 8. Adell may be the most athletic position player in the draft this season, as a legit prospect off the mound. His hit tool is the biggest question evaluators have, but he has power and speed that have both received plus grades depending on who is giving the grades (some like his power projection more, some like his speed projection more). With the Diamondbacks resetting their system after the struggles of the <strong><a rel=

6. The Phillies were rumored heavily last season to be pursuing a top college pitcher when the had the #1 overall selection. They instead (wisely) used their financial advantage to secure more upside players, but they certainly got a good look at Faedo in their extended scouting of his teammate <strong><a rel=. RHP. University of Florida. Alex Faedo . 8. player

J.B. Bukauskas . 9. player. 76. Often a college pitcher doesn’t have extreme projection left, and at Bukauskas’ small frame, he wouldn’t seem to have a ton of projection either, but his stuff is very possibly as good as any college pitcher in the draft, and he has the ability to profile as a front-line starter with refinement to his approach in the <strong><a rel=. RHP. University of North Carolina

Beck has jumped up boards this season as teams have seen that he is healthy after an ACL injury cost him the majority of his junior season, and he did well limiting his stress on the knee in the showcase circuit, meaning many scouts hadn’t seen him since a sophomore year that had him rocketing up 2017 future lists. Beck is a raw athlete that would rival Adell as the best athlete in the draft.. OF. North Davidson HS (NC). Austin Beck . 10. player. 102