Scouting the 2018 Draft: Jackson Kowar

Jackson Kowar is a RHP for the Florida Gators.  Some analysts think he is a better draft prospect than teammate Brady Singer.  Kowar one of the Gator triumvirate of SP's in 2017 and performed well, though not as dominating as Alex Faedo or Singer.  His pitching line for 2017:  12-1, 4.08, 108 IP, 44 BB, 84 K.  Kowar has close to perfect size for a piteher at 6'5", 200 lbs.  He may be just a tad on the thin side, but has room to fill out and gain strength. He has a low 3/4 delivery with a similar release point as Singer, but with smoother arm action and less effort.  He features a mid-90's FB but his secondary stuff lags behind, which may explain his lack of dominance.

Kowar is in interesting arm with definite upside, but will need to see a substantial increase in K's and decrease in BB's to be considered in the top tier of draft prospects.

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DrB's updated 2018 Draft Board:

1.  Seth Beer, OF/1B, College(Clemson).
2.  Jarred Kelenic, OF, HS.
3.  Nander De Sedas, SS, HS.
4.  Kumar Rocker, RHP, HS.
5.  Ethan Hankins, RHP, HS.
6.  Brady Singer, RHP, College(Florida).
7.  Logan Gilbert, RHP, College(Stetson).
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8.  Matthew Liberatore, LHP, HS.
9.  Nolan Gorman, 3B, HS.
10. Greyson Jenista, OF/1B, College(Wichita St.).
11.  Casey Mize, RHP, College(Auburn).
12.  Nick Madrigal, 2B, College(Oregon St).
13.  Shane McClanahan, LHP, College(Univ. of South Florida).
14.  Jackson Kowar, RHP, College(Florida).
15.  Ryan Rolison, LHP, College(Mississippi).
16.  Griffin Conine, OF, College(Duke).
17.  Brice Turang, SS, HS.