The difference between the first pick and the third pick is about $2.5 million. The reason he has been suspended is a technicality in the NJHS transfer rules. So that sure isn't going to hurt him. But not throwing in a game for a month at this time of year could cause a team to choose someone else that catches fire. I wouldn't rule out Puk either. Last year at this time he was suspended for climbing a crane. Two month later he was the favorite to be the first pick this year.
Truth is, If I were responsible for making the first pick, It would be easy, I pick Groome. He is the best HS pitching prospect we have seen in a long time. And we have seen just about all of them. When we see a 16 year old lefty that is about 6'6", throwing mid to higher 90s with a plus breaking ball and the best command ever and it all comes out of the most effortless delivery you will ever see. Pretty hard to beat that package. Though you can't ignore what Riley Pint is doing.
IMO, this is a very good year for HS hitters. And there are some other excellent arms, too.