This quote is in an article about a top prospect who was considered to be the top 2021 high school prospect. Because he’s already eighteen he’s reclassifying and graduating this spring. When asked where he would go in the draft by reclassifying ...
“I think all high school players are going to be hurt by what has happened,” one American League scout said. “If you don’t see a guy pitch in the spring, it’s pretty hard to go out on a limb and make that kid your first pick. You at least want to see that the arm is working and the velocity is still there. There are so many things you want to see that you won’t be able to see.”