Guardians projected to land USC's converted Friday night ace in latest mock
The LHP could be an excellent option for Cleveland.
Guardians projected to land USC's converted Friday night ace in latest mock originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Cleveland Guardians have made some really smart picks in the first round during the draft over the recent years.
Many of those picks are already playing a big role for the club, like Gavin Williams, Chase DaLauter, and Travis Bazzana. This year, they were awarded the No. 19 pick, and there is sure to be some more future All-Stars to be had at that spot.
But the question is, who will they target? There is a good mix of prep and college talent scattered across the board. And for Cleveland, they have shown they are not afraid to take high school talent, grabbing California prep catcher Randy Velazquez in 2023.
MORE: Guardians' Daniel Schneemann, Tigers' Gage Workman are related in unexpected way Guardians projected to land USC's converted Friday night ace in latest mock It's never a bad idea to target a pitcher in the first round. And this year, there are plenty of aces who have all the makings to be a frontline starter in the big leagues. One pitcher who has really made strides this season is USC's Mason Edwards.