Four months ago Mickey Moniak was seen a mid-first-round pick. Now he has a legitimate chance to be the first player drafted Thursday. While a lot of the top players in the draft have faltered or dropped under the increased pressure and scrutiny leading up to the draft, Moniak has continued to rise. Moniak has a great combination of tools, projection and athleticism that makes him a tempting pick.
When this series started two weeks, Moniak appeared to be the heavy favorite for the Rockies. That may still be the case, assuming he makes it pass the Phillies who have been increasingly linked with him over the last few days leading up to the draft.