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Mock Draft: Could Witt Jr. go No. 1?

Most scouting directors believe Oregon State catcher Adley Rutschman is the obvious choice to go No. 1, but it's not a slam dunk just yet.

In the Pipeline

Thursday's top prospect performers
No. 9 SD prospect Naylor expected to debut Fri.
Tribe loses Mercado (hip), then game to Rays

Rookie LF initially remained in game after collision but was later pulled
Blue Jays to call up Cavan Biggio (sources)
Tying HR, winning hit … What can't Riley do?
Here's the latest 2019 Draft buzz
Source: D-backs to promote Minors HR leader
Irvin optioned to Minors; Tuesday starter TBD
Mock Draft: Could Bobby Witt Jr. go No. 1?
Here are all 30 clubs' reps for the 2019 Draft

Video Highlights

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Jimenez's smooth sliding catch

Alex Bregman hits a line drive to left field, but Eloy Jimenez is there and makes a smooth sliding catch and celebrates his efforts
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Statcast: Jimenez's 112.5-mph HR

Statcast measures the exit velocity, launch angle and projected distance of Eloy Jimenez's 112.5-mph HR, the hardest-hit Sox homer in 2019
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Mayo on top picks for '19 Draft

Jonathan Mayo discusses the top prospects available in the 2019 MLB Draft
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Riley on his clutch game

Austin Riley talks about his two clutch hits and his recent hot streak after the Braves' win over the Giants
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Riley's clutch game vs. Giants

Austin Riley sets the tone early with a smooth grab in left before tying the game in the 8th, then producing the go-ahead hit in the 13th

In the Pipeline

For 1st time at home, Vlad Jr. goes north of wall

Phenom does it with glove too, but Blue Jays fall short in slugfest
Here's the best Draft prospect at every position
Wednesday's top prospect performers
Clarke called up for weekend start vs. Giants

D-backs' No. 10 prospect made one previous start and recorded one save
Twins prospects throw combined no-hitter
Elias: Sisco, Stewart 'very much on our radar'

O's executive vice president and GM discusses various prospects
Crew prospect Hiura crushes 1st Miller Park HR
Witt Jr. expected to join father as 1st-rounder

Shortstop is MLB's No. 2 Draft prospect; Witt Sr. went 3rd overall '85
Tuesday's top prospect performers
No. 8 overall pick in '18 has deal in Japan (source)

Video Highlights

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Jimenez's solo home run

Eloy Jimenez drills a solo home run to left-center field to give the White Sox a 4-0 lead in the top of the 4th inning
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Riley's go-ahead single in 13th

Austin Riley drives a go-ahead RBI single into right field, plating Dansby Swanson and giving the Braves a 5-4 lead in the 13th inning
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Riley's sliding catch in left

Austin Riley makes a slick sliding catch in shallow left field for the first out of the bottom of the 7th inning
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Riley's game-tying 2-run homer

Austin Riley smashes a two-run home run to center field to tie the game at 4 for the Braves in the top of the 8th inning
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Vlad Jr. nabs Devers from a seat

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. stops a grounder and throws out Rafael Devers from the seat of his pants in the 4th inning

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Top 100 Prospects

1. Vladimir Guerrero Jr., TOR

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Top 10 by Position

Rank 1: Luis Urias - SD
Position: 2B/SS

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Top 10 by Position

Outfield
1. Eloy Jimenez, CWS

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Top 100 Draft

1. Adley Rutschman, Oregon St.

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2019 Schedule

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January 26
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April 5
Minor League Baseball Opening Day

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June 15
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July 2
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