43. Cubs: Pierce Johnson, rhp, Missouri State: Has a lively fastball (up to 96 mph), but was dinged up some this year.
44. Padres: Travis Jankowski, of, Stony Brook: Speedy center fielder shined in the Cape but lacks power. Video here.
45. Pirates: Barrett Barnes, of, Texas Tech: Will get a shot in center field and has some power potential.
46. Rockies: Thin, slight righthander with live, quick arm, 96 mph fastball. Needs better secondary.
47. Athletics: Matt Olson, 1b, Parkview HS, Lilburn, Ga.: All about the bat for Vanderbilt commit. Nice LH swing built for average and power.
48. White Sox: Keon Barnum, 1b, King HS, Tampa: Big power, 1B profile; similar to Olson selected one step ahead of him.
49. Reds: Jesse Winker, of, Olympia HS, Orlando: All-bat pick like Olson and Barnum; has arm strength, may stay in LF, has short, strength-oriented swing.
50. Blue Jays: Matt Smoral, lhp, Solon (Ohio) HS: Lanky lefty has plus fastball and SL, missed most of year with broken foot. Video.
51. Dodgers: Jesmuel Valentin, ss, Puerto Rico Baseball Academy: Son of ex-big leaguer Jose Valentin has line-drive swing and good defensive abilities.
52. Cardinals: Patrick Wisdom, 3b, St. Mary's: Most scouts like Wisdom's defense and makeup; this spring has raised questions about how much he'll hit.
53: Rangers: Collin Wiles, rhp, Blue Valley West HS, Stillwell, Kan.: Projectable at 6-foot-4, 180; athleticism, clean delivery allow him to command three pitches.
54: Phillies: Mitch Gueller, rhp, West HS, Chehalis, Wash.: No. 107 on BA 500; flashes three average-to-above pitches, touches 94 mph, athletic.
55. Padres: Walker Weickel, rhp, Olympia HS, Orlando: Was great last summer, went backwards this spring. Steep 92-mph fastball at his best.
56. Cubs: Paul Blackburn, rhp, Heritage HS, Brentwood, Calif.: Consistent performer touches 94 mph with chance for three plus pitches and command.
57. Reds: Jeff Gelalich, of, UCLA: Big junior season for Bruins No. 3 hitter. Simple swing, lots of tools, could play CF, more likely a corner bat.
58. Blue Jays: Mitch Nay, 3b, Hamilton HS, Chandler, Ariz.: Power bat got hot as spring progressed. Needs more reps at 3B; split camp player.
59. Cardinals: Steve Bean, c, Rockwall (Texas) HS: Attractive profile because of plus arm strength and LH bat.
60. Blue Jays: Tyler Gonzales, rhp, Madison (Texas) HS: Fastball up to 97 and SL 89-90, but has some effort and could wind up in bullpen.
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