Draft Thoughts: Preston Johnson, Noah Schultz, Mason Neville, Cade Horton

1-10-22 - Ian Smith @FlaSmitty 

Mississippi State RHP Preston Johnson is a former JUCO Bandit who made a name for himself out of bullpen during the 2021 CWS. 

Positioned for a weekend rotation spot in 2022, Johnson will be able to show off his plus SL, and could be an interesting name for the 2022 draft cycle. 

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16. Noah Schultz

Left-Handed Pitcher, Oswego 

Schultz is an ultra-projectable behemoth at 6-foot-9, 210 pounds. For a kid his size, he repeats his delivery really well and certainly has a good feel for pitching and the strike zone. There's some real funk coming from a low, short-arm vertical release, similar to Max Scherzer's release. 

His fastball velocity has been 89-91 MPH and has touched 94 with serious life. He has a slurvy breaking ball with massive spin rates, as well as a slider in the mid-to-high 70's and a good fading change-up in the low-80's. The breaking ball may end up a plus-plus offering, reminiscent of the ol’ Andrew Miller slider that may him so dominant throughout his career. There's a ton to dream on from this southpaw and the funk, deception and spin rates suggest a super-high ceiling.

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Mason Neville OF Basic 

Las Vegas, NV 

Twitchy LH hitter with plus speed (6.28) and plus arm from the OF.  Really athletic frame with plenty of projection.  Another Arizona defect.

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136 Cade Horton SS/RHP Oklahoma 

Norman, OK 

Legitimate two-way player. Advanced feel for defense on the infield. Touched 95 on the mound too. Plenty of bat speed and a good, lean body suggests power will come. Could end up at shortstop, third base, or on the mound.