Latest mock by Callis has 17 yr. old as St.Louis 1st pick at No. 5

[hugeCardfan]

I'd hate to go for a SS despite his impressive talents. Would love a pitcher projected to be in the rotation in a year or two with prospects to #3 or better.

Why would you not want an impressive player because he plays SS in HS. Mookie Betts was a HS shortstop and he has played OF, also 2nd, and a bit of SS due to necessity fir team.
There are numerous major leaguers that play other other spots.
It is quite common for most talented player in HS to play SS.

I dunno. Memories of Kozma? Seriously, it's a great opportunity to get an instant pick on a stud pitcher and I think we will always be needing that. We just got a first round JJ who fits that build in '24. Chase Davis the year before. I'd love another Wacha who hit the ground running and almost gave us a WS win.

[ramfandan]

I'd hate to go for a SS despite his impressive talents. Would love a pitcher projected to be in the rotation in a year or two with prospects to #3 or better.

Why would you not want an impressive player because he plays SS in HS. Mookie Betts was a HS shortstop and he has played OF, also 2nd, and a bit of SS due to necessity fir team.
There are numerous major leaguers that play other other spots.
It is quite common for most talented player in HS to play SS.

I dunno. Memories of Kozma? Seriously, it's a great opportunity to get an instant pick on a stud pitcher and I think we will always be needing that. We just got a first round JJ who fits that build in '24. Chase Davis the year before. I'd love another Wacha who hit the ground running and almost gave us a WS win.

Yes , the Cards did draft JJ . Remember though looking those couple years down the road, there are a few starting veterans to replace too.. Nado, Contreras, Noot possibly
I say keep an open mind . Whether a pitcher or bat, the Cards should have a good one at No. 5 ! Keep our fingers crossed that whoever it is May become a star player !
Go Cards!

[Carp4Cy]

Jace Laviolette

This is who I want. At his worse, I see him as a TGKS type who can play + OF defense. A thumper would be nice on our team.

TGKS struck out in about 10% of his PAs his last year of college. Jace has struck out in 25% of his. His batting average this season would be one of the worst ever for a first round pick.

I've even wondered if he will be a first round pick after the season he has had.

Yeah, let’s take him with our second pick