Cody Sedlock

Sedlock has the size (6-foot-4, 205 pounds) and four-pitch repertoire to make him a good bet to stick in a rotation. However, like most college arms who come off the board in the back half of the draft's first round (27th overall), his realistic ceiling is capped at No. 3 or No. 4 starter. Sedlock's fastball sits in the mid-90s and is a real worm killer, serving as the top pitch in his arsenal. If his curveball or slider were to jump a grade (possible in both cases), there might be a bit more to get excited about, but neither is a true out pitch at the moment. His changeup is solid enough but lacks plus projection. He earns raves for his makeup and mound demeanor, which is another mark in favor of him making it as a starter. The one blemish after his first taste of pro ball is that he walked 13 batters over nine three-inning starts. A full season, during which he may split time between Low-A Delmarva and High-A Frederick, will provide better evidence as to whether control issues should be a major concern going forward.