But if you are going to say that of Rodon, you'd also have to say that of Appel, who was dominating college talent as a junior and senior - that was why he was rated so highly. If Rodon = low ceiling with best chance to move quickly through the minors, then that's exactly what Appel was when we drafted him. In fact, the Astros *promoted* the idea that Appel would make it to Houston sooner rather than later when they drafted him. Funny, both those guys wilted like lillies when it came time for the CWS.

I recalled a pitcher who seemed to nut up when he was at the CWS yet lasted to the 7th round of his draft, a guy named Dallas Keuchel. I wonder how many pitchers got drafted before he did?