Aaron Crow, the same guy who caused headaches for the Nationals last season when they were unable to sign him, was drafted in the first round again this year by the Kansas City Royals. Crow was the 8th consecutive pitcher selected in the draft, although I think he should have gone in the 5th or 6th spot. He has a fastball that tops out at around 97 mph, but his power slider is what really has scouts talking. After not signing last year, he’s been playing for the Fort Worth Cats awaiting another chance this year, so it’s not like he’s been rotting away somewhere. I don’t think it would surprise too many experts if Crow ended up being the #1 or #2 pitcher to come out of this draft, and that’s with Stephen Strasburg included.

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