One of the things that is underplayed regarding prospects is setting realistic expectations, based on what is already known or presumed. This is often underplayed, because people familiar with the player might want to throw in a comp of a MLB similar, and that might be taken as an over/under. Preps, especially, have years before comps make sense. Here is my look at Cole Roederer.
Born September 25, 1999, Newhall, California
Drafted as a second-round compensation pick in 2018 by the Cubs (for the loss of Jake Arrieta) out of William Hart High School in Santa Clarita, California
Roederer was chosen just before right-handed pitcher Paul Richan, who was dealt to the Tigers (with Alex Lange) for Nick Castellanos.