Kruz Schoolcraft

While at high school in Oregon, Schoolcraft worked as a slugging first baseman and power lefty starter, but the Padres selected him in the first round and handed him a $3.61 million bonus with in hopes of developing him into an ace. Standing 6-foot-8, 215 pounds, Schoolcraft already touches 97 mph and could touch triple digits in a couple years. His fastball lacks ideal movement, but he has two quality secondaries in his slider and changeup. Despite his long levers, Schoolcraft's control projects to be good enough for him to start. As with any young pitcher this big, he could deal with mechanical issues that lead to elevated walk rates, but if Schoolcraft stays relatively healthy and reaches his ceiling, he could be a fantasy SP1 in his prime. Read Past Outlooks