Draft Prospects the Athletics Should Consider on Day 2

Will Gasparino was a player expected to be called in the first five rounds of the draft. It might be concerning to see him fall so much if he is still available for the Athletics at pick No. 172. Standing at 6'6 with above-average speed, Gasparino could be a premier player in the long term.

Gasparino also has really nice scouting grades, with a 45 Hit, 60 Power, 55 Run, 55 Arm, and 55 Field. If the Athletics can get him this late in the draft, they could land a high-upside draft talent. The only issue is that other teams know this information; that is why it is likely we do not see him available once the Athletics are on the clock.

Kyle Casteel | RHP

Kyle Casteel is a talent that could translate into stardom in the big leagues. However, it is important to note that Casteel has committed to West Virginia, meaning it might be difficult to get him on the roster. At just 18 years old, Casteel has infinite potential and could prove to be an elite pitcher once developed. And the A's also need pitching badly.

The Athletics would select only college players in rounds 1-5, meaning it is just a matter of time before we see the first high school talent off the board for the team. If they do decide to go this route, Casteel should be that guy. Keep in mind that at 18 years old, Casteel is 6'4 and touches 95 MPH on his fastball. Casteel will be a project pick, and the odds are it will pay off.

Genson Veras | OF

Like Casteel, Genson Veras is a high school player who has committed to a college program, which could make it difficult to bring him in. However, that might not be the reason the Athletics acquire him; it would be because another team selects him before the Athletics do.

Veras stands 6'6 and weighs 225 at 18 years old. Veras was a top performer at the draft combine, with elite bat speed, hitting balls around 115 MPH. His 55 Power, 55 Run, and 55 Arm grades prove that he could be a steal in the later rounds of the draft. And at this point of the draft, we could see the Athletics take a gamble on a few high school players,