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Catcher Adrian Del Castillo leads Miami Hurricanes prospects primed for MLB draft

Miami Hurricanes catcher Adrian Del Castillo was once thought of as a lock to be a first-round draft pick in the 2021 MLB draft, but a dip in production in his third college season may cost him a bit of a slip.

But whether he hears his name called Sunday night or Monday afternoon, Del Castillo will be an early draft choice, leading UM’s group of eligible prospects.

The 2021 MLB draft has its first round, plus competitive balance picks that take it through the first 36 selections, slated to start at 7 p.m. on Sunday. The second through 10th rounds begin Monday at 1 p.