2017 MLB Mock Draft, Version 1.1

11. Houck has been viewed for some time as a legit prospect due to his impressive fastball. He can touch upper 90s with the pitch and sits in the mid-90s, but the movement of the pitch and its sink is what makes it a truly special pitch. While that alone could get him notice, he has shown improvement in his offspeed stuff this spring, specifically his change. While his arm slot does bug some evaluators, he has a good frame and repeats his delivery well.. RHP. University of Missouri. Tanner Houck . 21. player

3B. American Heritage HS (FL). Mark Vientos . 23. player. 71. The Dodgers will want to take the best upside play they can find, and I’m not sure there’s a better one here than Vientos. Vientos came into the season with discussion as one of the top 5 high school position player prospects, and he’s had some struggles this spring, which has knocked him down some teams’ boards. Vientos has a very solid hit tool that allows him to spray the ball and raw power that many have said could translate to 25+ home run power as he fills into his 6’4 frame. Defensively, the comparison to <strong><a rel=

player. 90. Crowe and teammate Clarke Schmidt would both have been first-round selections if their health had held, and either would be in play for the Nationals, who have an organizational comfort for their in-house TJS recovery program. Crowe had his surgery in 2015 and missed all of 2016, so he’s along the time line well. He also has a four-pitch mix that has flashed top of rotation potential and is getting better as his 2017 goes along. He may not last this long on draft day.. RHP. University of South Carolina. Wil Crowe . 25