Of the four players I have profiled so far as possibilities that the Phillies might take with the #1 overall pick in the 2016 MLB Draft this coming June, three have been pitchers.
I truly believe that the Phillies are going to select a pitcher, particularly given new GM’s Matt Klentak’s strong words about the importance of good pitching, and the surplus of quality arms that this draft features.
But as I’ve also said before, a lot can change between now and next June. A can’t-miss bat may emerge as the must-have pick over the next few months.