2021 MLB draft rankings 3.0: Two shortstops lead race to be next month's top pick Madden and Melendez only two in this top 150 mock draft. Kind of surprising to not see any Texas commits there…
Interesting. I suppose for college baseball recruiting, you want a bunch of guys just barely outside the top several rounds of the draft. Many of the very top will, of course, sign big $ contracts and go pro right away. If you're a really good player, but not a top 150 sort of guy, playing ball at a major college sounds better than the rough and rugged minor leagues lifestyle. Also, the food's a lot better at a college athletic dining table than what you'll be eating on the road in the minors. So I've heard.
I'm no expert, but I think getting batters that have hit well in the Cape Cod amateur league is a pretty good play for MLB teams. It's such a pitcher's league. Those that hit well there are special players.
