For a brief palate cleanser into some way too early draft talk, Callis has an early mock out and has us taking Wetherholt. He crafts a scenario where both Kurtz and Wetherholt are there, which isn't as wild as it initially sounds. It seems like Rainer has some genuine top-10 or higher momentum, and although it's a deep college class, I think it makes sense that someone takes a prep bat at some point before us (I have not done much reading but I have seen people say he has the highest ceiling).
In any case, the most interesting and encouraging tidbit I saw from Callis is that Montgomery, Wetherholt, and Kurtz are higher for us than Rainer and Griffin, another high prep bat. I think that has to be the approach. Take the college bat that happens to be there for us and go from there. If Burns or Smith ends up being there, that's maybe a tough decision given the potential upside of both of them, but I think if you like one of these college bats enough, that has to be your move. It's rosy thinking to say something like this, but if you could add a solid everyday bat or a #3 starter, even given how valuable pitching is and how much you need, I think you have to opt for the bat on a team that has the trio we currently have all healthy.
