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2023 MLB draft picks: Sleepers and stars

Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

I've already ranked the draft prospects for this year's draft based on how good I think they will be, so this article points to players who I'm higher on than many other outlets/scouts/teams -- and lets me explain why. In other cases, it's focusing on players I've seen often and have a good feeling that they'll find success, or who have really convinced the scouts I trust most. Here are the players I'm most excited about in this year's draft.

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