Casey Erickson

Erickson's stock is on the rise again. The nephew of former big league pitcher Roger Erickson, he emerged as Illinois' top high school pitcher in 2004 but dropped off the map last year when he rarely exceeded the mid-80s with his fastball. Erickson got scouts back in his corner when he touched 93-94 mph on an early-season trip to Arizona, and he has pitched at 87-91 mph for much of the spring. His curveball and changeup are solid secondary pitches, and he throws strikes despite a long arm action. He could go as high as the 10th round.