Every waking moment of Matt Swanson’s career has led to this, an opportunity to lead this franchise into the next generation. Here are the players the Angels have been most linked to throughout this draft process, and who they might have their eyes on.
Thought by many experts to be one of the best college arms in a strong draft for them. A poor showing in the super regionals has reduced his draft stock, but his stuff has been the same. He would move quickly in the system; most scouts see him as a solid mid-rotation starter with immense upside.