Michael Kopech (SP, CWS) - 2018 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers & Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target ~315

CURRENT ADP:  326

ANALYSIS: Kopech was a first round selection out of high school in 2014, so it's pretty incredible that he's going to make an impact in the majors in 2018. He has reportedly hit 105 on the radar gun and is capable of regularly touching triple-digits. He has extreme upside in strikeouts (11.5 K/9 in the minors) but it comes at a cost of a 4.5 career BB/9. If he can improve his control, he will likely develop into a #1 starter in the major leagues, but even if he can't curb the walks, he's pretty likely to develop into a lights-out relief pitcher.

This season, Kopech should compete for a rotation spot out of spring training. Kopech will only be 21 on Opening Day, which would make him the third-youngest active pitcher in all of baseball (behind Luiz Gohara and Julio Urias). Regardless of where he starts the year, Kopech is going to make a mark in 2018, so scoop him up at the tail end of your drafts.