2017 MLB Mock Draft, Version 1.1

4. Minnesota’s high school season starts later than most, and when Carlson recently got on the mound for the first time, he flashed stuff that had jumped up from his summer showcase numbers, which were legit top-two-round stuff. Touching 96-97 with a wicked slider and very advanced feel for a change, Carlson has jumped up a number of teams’ boards, but his profile fits the Pirates’ system very well here.. RHP. Burnsville HS (MN). Sam Carlson . 12. player

Romero would be working into the top 5 if he could keep his off field stuff right, but the Houston lefty earned a suspension that will keep him off of the field until the draft. He put up some solid scouting performances this spring before the suspension and his previous performance is worthy of a high slot. The Marlins have been rumored as a team that would have interest, and with two picks before the second round, they could make a play for him here.. LHP. University of Houston. Seth Romero . 13. player. 82

7. Very intriguing fit here as Pratto could certainly go much higher, but his similarity to Royals first baseman <strong><a rel=. 1B. Huntington Beach HS (CA). Nick Pratto . 14. player

RHP. Concordia Lutheran HS (TX). Shane Baz . 15. player. 135. Baz is a guy who has been getting a lot of helium as a guy with already present big stuff, but also a guy who has shown elite athleticism and a loose arm that could project to even more. Teams love his wide frame and the fact that he has a feel for five pitches presently and a clean delivery.