The first-round prep arm is a rarity, yet three lefties have found themselves nestled near the top of boards this year. Anywhere you look, the top high school pitchers are likely Gio Rojas, Carson Bolemon, and Logan Schmidt, in some order. This feat is all the more impressive given the talent among the college hitter and prep bat demographics.
Three arms sitting in such close proximity begs the question: what makes them stand out from the pack in such a loaded class? What do they do differently from one another? Who is the best? What arguments could be made for each?
Gio Rojas
The first thing that sticks out about Rojas is the look on the mound. He's got loose funk and deception to his motion, creating angle from a lower arm slot. Up to 98 mph, Rojas has the frame and motion of someone who holds …