It’s draft season, so I’m talking draft. MLB, in this case. Baseball America released their 3rd mock draft this week, so their projected pick for the Phillies feels like a good place to kick this off. Prep Shortstop Khalil Watson is their projection. A lot of mocks have had him solidly top 10, but it wouldn’t surprise me, if this draft was like last year when High Schoolers dropped because of the limited views. A lot of High School season started later this year, summer showcases were more limited in 2020 and teams may be more comfortable playing it safe with College players with longer track records.
2021 Phillies Draft Preview: Khalil Watson, SS
