Help me understand why player A is going in the top 50 and player B will not get drafted. All things even, very signable at slot and both good grades with good D1 scholarships.
Player A: 6'3 RHP that tops out at 98 MPH. Can barely pitch for his HS team. Has several performances this spring with 7 or more walks and currently has more walks then K's for his team. This player cannot throw any off speed and the one pitch scouts like (98 MPH fastball) cannot be thrown for strikes.
Player B: 6'4 RHP that tops at 95 MPH and sits 91-93. Has two defined off speed pitches and both can be thrown for strikes. His fastball command is a 70 rating on your scout scale. This RHP has 100 K's and under 20 walks for the season.
Why is Player A seen as a better prospect than Player B? The velocity is higher with Player A but Player B projects to add velo in the future. Keep in mind Player B's fastball rarely goes below 90 MPH. It would make sense that the clubs would want a pitcher that is young, lean and can throw three pitches for strikes right now. Do you think Player A will get more velo? Do you think you can teach Player A to throw strikes, then teach him an off speed? Very confused???