Chicago Cubs Draft Lefty Jordan Wicks Out of Kansas State in the First Round
Wicks was a highly-decorated starter for Kansas State, dominating throughout his career so far (including in a couple summer leagues), and putting up some silly numbers: Some of the various takes … MLB Pipeline had Wicks ranked 16th in the draft, and said he was “clearly” the best lefty in the entire draft. Among their comments: Wicks has the best changeup in the Draft, a low-80s weapon with tumble and depth that he sells with deceptive arm speed, earning plus-plus grades from some evaluators. He sets it up with a fastball that has added about 5 mph since high school, now sitting at 90-...
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