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Mock Draft 2.0

As the MLB draft approaches—it begins on June 6—go to SI.com for the latest news and rumors and complete breakdowns of the nation's top prospects, including Jonathan Gray, Mark Appel and Kris Bryant. This week former scout Dave Perkin weighs in on which of those three should be taken by the Astros with the No. 1 pick and handicaps whose draft stock is rising or falling as selection day nears. Go to SI.com/mlb

RHP

Jonathan Gray

Oklahoma

6'4", 239 lbs.

9-2, 1.55 ERA

RHP

Mark Appel

Stanford

6'5", 215 lbs.

10-4, 2.12 ERA

3B

Kris Bryant

San Diego

6'5", 215 lbs.

.340 BA, 31 HR

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