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What to look forward to next year:

The Aggies should return the majority of their offense for a second year in a row. Returning Shewmake, Foster, Coleman, DeLoach, and Frizzell will be a huge plus. Add in guys like Wingate, Walters, a healthy Cam Blake, and possibly Andritsos, and the Aggies should be almost set for 2019. If Hunter Watson makes it campus, I could definitely see an infield of Watson, Shewmake, Wingate, and Andritsos/Frizzell. Doxakis will return to lead the Aggies on Friday nights with the potential to add Asa Lacy and Chandler Jozwiak to the rotation. The majority of the Aggie bullpen will also be comprised of Sophomores and Juniors so I'm excited to see what these guys can do with a year of D1 experience and a summer developing.

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Walters, Coleman, Andritsos, Frizzell should make for some good at bats but we still have the same problem in that 3-4 of them would have to play out of position.

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Chris Andritsos is worth watching with a low 90s fastball...

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Which player this year was most improved after returning from summer ball?

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Like Forrest Whitley two years ago, Rodriguez is a Texas prep right-hander who could land in the first round after improving his physical conditioning and seeing his stuff and stock take a significant step forward. He led Central Heights (Nacogdoches) to the Texas state 3-A title as a two-way star in 2017, then consistently worked in the low 90s on the showcase circuit. This spring, he repeatedly has topped out at 97 or 98 mph.

Rodriguez's fastball sits at 92-94 mph with heavy life that should turn wood bats into kindling. He has an array of promising secondary pitches, with most scouts preferring his low-80s slider to his mid-70s curveball, though the latter has nice shape. He hasn't had much need for a changeup but shows the potential to have an average one.

Rodriguez is a decent athlete who uses a controlled delivery that allows him to provide strikes on a regular basis. His 6-foot-5 frame and high-three-quarters slot create steep downhill plane with his pitches. His emergence this spring makes it unlikely he'll follow through on a commitment to Texas A&M.

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The younger brother of Padres first base prospect Josh Naylor, Noah has a similar offensive profile to his sibling, but with one difference in his overall game: his ability to catch. His combination of a power bat and power arm were on display over the summer and was watched carefully when the Canadian high schoolers started playing this spring.

The power bat was definitely on display at Marlins Park in Miami as Major League Baseball's All-Star Break commenced. On the Sunday morning before the Futures Game his brother would play in, Naylor out-homered top prospect Nolan Gorman in the annual High School Home Run Derby and got to take hacks in between rounds of the big league derby. In game action, he's shown an advanced feel to hit, giving him the chance to hit for average and power. His defensive game is a bit behind his bat, outside of his arm, which is a plus tool that helps control a running game. To show he can stick behind the plate, he'll have to improve his overall receiving skills, with many scouts seeing strides in his defensive work this spring.

Naylor did play some third base during the Area Code Games and showed some agility there, and there's always the chance he could join his brother among the first base ranks. The team that takes him early will likely give him every chance to catch at the next level.

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Primarily a reliever in his first two seasons at Texas A&M, Kilkenny opened his junior year as the Aggies' No. 3 starter and claimed the top spot in their rotation by mid-April. He won his first eight decisions over his first nine starts, boosting his Draft stock into the first three rounds. He's A&M's best pitching prospect since Michael Wacha was a first-round pick six years ago.

Kilkenny lacks a plus pitch in his arsenal but is pretty solid across the board with control to match. His fastball operates in the low 90s and tops out at 94 mph, and his sink and downhill plane allow him to pound the bottom of the strike zone. He can throw his low-80s slider for strikes or entice hitters to chase it off the plate, and he does a nice job of locating his average changeup to keep left-handers honest.

Kilkenny has an easy delivery and no trouble repeating it, allowing him to steadily improve his control throughout his college career. He doesn't have the sexiest ceiling, but he has a high floor as a safe bet to start. His track record of performance in multiple roles in the rugged Southeastern Conference also helps his cause.

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Rodriguez was up to 92 last summer but has been up to 98 mph regularly this spring after he dropped about 25 pounds during the offseason. His slider is above average to plus and he has four average or better offerings, along with the feel to start.

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Committed to Texas A&M, Rodriguez has been an Aggies fan his entire life, as his mother received a degree from the university.

But with his success this spring, there's a chance Rodriguez doesn't step foot on campus as a student-athlete this fall. If he's able to continue his dominance the remainder of his high school season, he'll have a shot at being a first-round pick in the 2018 draft.

"I try not to pay attention to the draft because I don't want to get caught up in what's going on around me," said Rodriguez, who's goal is to improve his command in the next two months. "I just try to not think about it too much.

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27. Washington Nationals | Grayson Rodriguez, RHP, Central Heights HS (Texas)
Rodriguez has been one of the pop-ups of the spring as the extra-large framed righthander has reached the upper-90s with his fastball, shown advanced feel for spinning two separate breaking balls and has done a good job throwing strikes. He's definitely had a significant amount of helium this spring. (BS)

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27. Nationals: $2,472,700

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16. Rays: Noah Naylor, C, St. Joan of Arc Catholic SS (Mississauga, Ontario)

The younger brother of former Marlins first-rounder and current Padres prospect Josh Naylor, Noah has similar power potential and more defensive value as a possible catcher or third baseman. He's one of several prep hitters mentioned here, along with Adams, Casas and Florida OF Connor Scott.

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22. Rockies: Grayson Rodriguez, RHP, Central Heights HS (Nacogdoches, Texas)

Rodriguez's heavy fastball gets up to 98 mph and pair of quality breaking pitches has thrust him into the first round, and he conceivably could go 10 or so choices ahead of Colorado. The Rockies have followed several prep arms, including Georgia RHPs Kumar Rocker and Wilcox.

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Englert will never make it to campus. Most Mock Draft and draft reports are based on summer performance...he had a minor injury that sidelined him last summer so his exposure was limited. Possible 1st round guy if he had been healthy.

His fastball is up to 95 this spring and the scouts like it. Projected 2nd round pick at this point.

Would have looked good in maroon and white, but not likely at this point.

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22. Colorado Rockies | Grayson Rodriguez, RHP, Central Heights HS (Texas)
Like Cole Winn, Rodriguez has been so steadily good all spring after not being evaluated as a Day 1 pick prior to the spring that he could go much higher than this. He would seem to be a perfect fit for the Rockies should he last this far, though, with multiple pitches he can throw for strikes and a big and durable athletic build.

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29. Cleveland Indians | Noah Naylor, C/3B, St. Joan of Arc Catholic SS (Ontario)
Naylor's lefthanded bat and very high-level of athleticism have plenty of scouts speculating about whether the top Canadian prospect in the class might be better off starting his career at third base to maximize those two talent areas.

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10. Pittsburgh Pirates: Grayson Rodriguez, RHP, Central Heights HS (Texas)

Rodriguez has more helium than any player in this year's draft, and he's been heavily linked to the Pirates in recent weeks. There's a lot to like, as the big 6'5", 230-pound right-hander can touch 98 mph with a heavy fastball that features excellent late life. The Pirates develop pitching as well as any organization, and he could be their next homegrown standout. Kelenic and Stewart could also be options here, but expect the Pirates to go the high school route.

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26. Boston Red Sox: Noah Naylor, C, St. Joan of Arc HS (Ont.)

The Red Sox did not have a single catching prospect among the organization's top-30 list when the season began, according to MLB.com, before Roldani Baldwin moved into the No. 30 spot. Naylorthe younger brother of Padres prospect Josh Nayloris one of the best pure hitters in the class. He also has a higher offensive ceiling than Seigler, albeit with less defensive polish. This has to be his floor.

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Mitchell Kilkenny, RHP, Texas A&M Every time I watch Mitchell Kilkenny he seems to be getting better. A nice, repeatable delivery with an arsenal of 93 mph fastball paired with an average slider and changeup with good control of his pitches. Ranks #110 on the ADPD which falls in the third to fourth round range, Kilkenny has an opportunity against outstanding hitting teams in this Regional to improve his stock. Season numbers: 8-4, 3.00 ERA, 93 IP, 82 H, 87 K, 22 BB

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Josh's Regional Winner: Texas A&M

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Chapel Hill Regional

You can skip watching this regional. Unless you went to Purdue. I hope the Cinderella season continues because it's a pretty impressive season for the Boilermakers.

Josh's Regional Winner: North Carolina

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He has taken a step forward this year and has the potential for future improvement, making him a first-round candidate for 2021 should he attend Texas A&M.

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Before the start of his senior season at Boerne Champion, Chris Weber made a formal request to the MLB commissioner's office to be removed from consideration for next month's draft.

Most major league organizations have expressed interest in Weber. But, the 6-foot-4 left-handed pitcher, who fires a fastball almost 90 mph and boasts a breaking ball with bite, is not enticed by pro baseball at least not yet.

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He is set on attending Texas A&M, where he plans to continue pitching while majoring in both aerospace engineering and physics.

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Weber is the Chargers' ace with an 8-1 record, 0.61 ERA and 123 strikeouts in 68 2/3 innings. He has allowed a total of two runs in three postseason starts.

He also plays first base and is one of the team's most feared sluggers, hitting .363 with two home runs and 27 RBIs.

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