Without a clear-cut choice for the No. 1 pick in draft, the Pittsburgh Pirates ponder between left-hander Danny Hultzen of Virginia, right-hander Garrit Cole of UCLA and perhaps others.

Injuries, like Matthew Purke, signability and past performances could change the way draft unfolds.

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2010: Nationals take 17-year old Bryce Harper with top pick.

2009: Nationals select Strasburg with No. 1 overall pick.

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1		DANNY HULTZEN, lhp	Age: 21	School: Virginia
		Comment: Close to big league-ready with poise, control and knack for striking hitters out.

2		GERRIT COLE, rhp	Age: 20	School: UCLA
		Comment: Four-seam fastball hits 98, and he has a changeup to boot. Could easily be Pirates' choice as No. 1.

3		ANTHONY RENDON, 3b	Age: 20	School: Rice
		Comment: Top corner infield prospect will hit but saw power limited by shoulder issues this season.

4		DYLAN BUNDY, rhp	Age: 18	School: Owasso HS (Okla.)
		Comment: Best high school pitcher in the draft displays mound maturity and throws in mid-90s.

5		BUBBA STARLING, of	Age: 18	School: Gardner-Edgarton (Kan.) HS
		Comment: Hometown Royals can't pass on three-sport star despite Nebraska football offer.

6		TREVOR BAUER, rhp	Age: 20	School: UCLA
		Comment: Pitched way into top 10 this season with better numbers than teammate Cole.

7		FRANCISCO LINDOR, ss	Age: 17	School: Montverde Academy (Fla.)
		Comment: D'backs like Bauer, but this shortstop prospect has all the tools. Will require time to develop.

8		JED BRADLEY, lhp	Age: 20	School: Georgia Tech
		Comment: Indians have an eye for college pitchers, and Bradley needs little polish.

9		SONNY GRAY, rhp	Age: 21	School: Vanderbilt
		Comment: Not a big guy, but good velocity with ability to change speeds. Shouldn't need much time in minors.

10		GEORGE SPRINGER, of	Age: 21	School: Connecticut
		Comment: Athletic and productive multi-tool player who won't take long to help at major league level.

11		TAYLOR JUNGMANN, rhp	Age: 21	School: Texas
		Comment: Stars align for Astros to nab a quality arm from Lone Star State.

12		MATT BARNES, rhp	Age: 20	School: Connecticut
		Comment: Already throws a heavy ball at 92-95 mph and has potential to add velocity.

13		ARCHIE BRADLEY, rhp	Age: 18	School: Broken Arrow HS (Okla.)
		Comment: Major potential, and seeking massive signing bonus; has football scholarship to Oklahoma.

14		DANIEL NORRIS, lhp	Age: 17	School: Science Hill HS (Tenn.)
		Comment: Good mix of pitches including plus-changeup for a young left-hander.

15		TAYLOR GUERRIERI, rhp	Age:	School: Spring Valley (S.C.) HS
		Comment: Outstanding high school arm with fastball up to 96 mph.

16		MIKIE MAHTOOK, of	Age: 21	School: Lousiana State
		Comment: Multi-tool grinder whose outfield bat fills an organizational need.

17		ALEX MEYER, rhp	Age: 21	School: Kentucky
		Comment: Stands 6-9 with big upside if he can refine secondary stuff. Slides in draft due to signability concerns.

18		JAVIER BAEZ, ss	Age: 18	School: Arlington Country Day (Fla.) HS
		Comment: Could advance quickly with a good bat and ability to make transition to third base.

19		BLAKE SWIHART, c	Age: 18	School: Cleveland HS (N.M.)
		Comment: Best high school catcher won't come cheap. Could play other positions to take advantage of bat.

20		JOSH BELL, of	Age: 18	School: Jesuit College Prep (Texas)
		Comment: Switch-hitter with power and defensive tools to become an impact corner outfielder.

21		JOHN STILSON, rhp	Age: 18	School: Texas A&M
		Comment: Hard thrower with breaking pitches and demonstrated abliity to start or relieve.

22		LEVI MICHAEL, ss	Age: 20	School: North Carolina
		Comment: Has a chance to play shortstop or second base. Hits well but not a power prospect.

23		JOSE FERNANDEZ, rhp	Age: 18	School: Alonso HS (Fla.)
		Comment: Hard thrower hits 98 mph and has big upside if he can refine secondary stuff.

24		TYLER ANDERSON, lhp	Age: 21	School: Oregon
		Comment: Not overpowering but throws 90-93 with five-pitch arsenal.

25		ANDREW SUSAC, c	Age: 20	School: Oregon State
		Comment: More advanced with bat than high schooler Austin Hedges, who is the top defensive catcher in draft.

26		DILLON HOWARD, rhp	Age: 18	School: Searcy (Ark.) HS
		Comment: Raw talent who will need time to develop command. Asking price might deter some.

27		ANTHONY MEO, rhp	Age: 21	School: Coastal Carolina
		Comment: Throws heavy ball in the 92-96 range. 22-4 first two seasons and fired no-hittter in Big South tourney.

28		JACKIE BRADLEY JR., cf	Age: 20	School: South Carolina
		Comment: Terrific value pick. Five-tool player slides due to broken wrist.

29		KOLTON WONG, 2b	Age: 20	School: Hawaii
		Comment: Proven hitter, versatile in the field, was MVP of Cape Cod League demonstrating skills with wood bat.

30		BRANDON NIMMO, of	Age: 17	School: East HS (Wyo.)
		Comment: Developing five-tool player could be first-rounder despite high school with no baseball team.

31		CORY SPANGENBERG, of	Age:	School: Indian River State JC (Fla.)
		Comment: A solid hittter who can play multiple positions, and Rays like that.

32		BRIAN GOODWIN, of	Age: 20	School: Miami Dade
		Comment: Athletic, multi-tool outfielder with chance to stay in-state. Rays have 10 of first 60 picks.

33		C.J. CRON, 1b	Age: 21	School: Utah
		Comment: Compensation for Cliff Lee. Big power potential and should hit for average.