All last summer, prep righthander Ethan Hankins was dropping jaws with his explosive fastball-slider combination and advanced command. A bout with shoulder inflammation in February cooled his rapid rise, though. From looking like a top five pick, Hankins slipped to the point where some expected him to fall into the second round. However, the shoulder issue turned out to be a mild muscle strain with no apparent structural damage. While Hankins is just getting his full velocity back in recent weeks, a team in the top 10 is once again likely to reach a bit for Hankins because of his enormous upside.
2018 MLB draft profile: RHP Ethan Hankins has been on a rollercoaster this spring
