Justin Pickett

The buzz around Walters State practices this spring was positive, and for good reason. The Senators were sitting on a stacked team and returned to the Junior College World Series in Grand Junction, Colo. They won 15 of their first 16 games and even roughed up Bryan Morris in February. As many as six Senators could be drafted. Which one of the their corner infielders is the best prospect was the hot topic this spring. Sophomore first baseman Justin Pickett is a better pure hitter than freshman third baseman Stephen Shults, though Shults hammered more than 20 home runs and has a better body. Pickett has a good approach, showing patience, pitch recognition and a feel for the strike zone. He stays balanced throughout his swing and has a short, quick path to the ball, which should help him hit with wood. He's a fringy defender with average arm strength. Some scouts envision him catching.