Steven Shepard

Righthander Steve Shepard flashes even better stuff than Renaud, but he has struggled to command it. As a result, he had an 8.35 ERA and a 17-18 strikeout-walk ratio in 18 innings. Still, a team is likely to draft him because of a fastball that touches 96 mph and a projectable 6-foot-4 frame. He has a quick arm but there is some effort to his delivery. Shepherd flashes an interesting low-80s slider, but the pitch is below-average right now because he can't command it. He could be an interesting project, however.