The former Missouri ace is pitching in indy ball after he and the Nationals couldn't come to terms last year, when he went 9th overall. He is still an elite prospect even after basically having a year off. Crow fires a 92-96 mph fastball with outstanding movement and control. He also owns a biting slider and his changeup has shown improvement (though it is still below-average). A slight frame, an ugly arm wrap in his delivery, that rudimentary change, and some mild command issues mean the bullpen could potentially be his future home, but Crow does have a shot to be a frontline starter and will be taken in the first 10 picks.
Bryan Berglund, rhp, Royal HS (CA)
Berglund is fairly well-rounded for a high school pitcher, though he doesn't have the "wow" factor of some of his peers. His fastball parks at about 90 mph and decreases as the game rolls along. He has both a changeup and a slider that are quality offerings and continue to improve. He consistently throws strikes and has a loose, projectable frame. Berglund needs to develop some more, like any prep arm, but his current package should be enough to entice a team to bite early and deter him from attending Loyola Marymount.
Jeremy Hazelbaker, of, Ball State
Hazelbaker is yet another intriguing small-school talent in this year's draft. He had an atrocious first two seasons for the Cardinals, but he has unexpectedly had a junior surge (.429/.550/.724 with 29 steals). Hazelbaker primarily is a leadoff-type hitter, as he has plus speed and has improved his once-terrible approach. He also has some surprising pop. The caveat for scouts is that he is inexperienced in center field (he just moved there after failing in the infield) and his track record is extremely short. In a down year for college position players, however, he probably offers enough to be a top-5-rounds pick.
Aaron Crow
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