Looking at the 2015 Draft: 19th Best Prospect

Continuing our look at the 2015 MLB First Year Players Draft we take a look at the #19 ranked prospect expected to enter the draft. As always we will include the mini scouting report from MLB.com as we introduce the #19 prospect, Kyle Cody. Cody is a Junior and RHP from the Kentucky Wild Cats. 

Here is the write up from MLB.com:

Scouting grades: Fastball: 65 | Slider: 55 | Changeup: 45 | Control: 50 | Overall: 50

As a huge right-hander who didn't experience much success in his first two years at Kentucky yet projects as a first-round choice following his third, Cody is following Alex Meyer's career path. Meyer significantly improved his slider and command as a junior, and Cody will need to do the same to cement his status.

A Wisconsin high school product drafted in the 33rd round by the Phillies in 2012, Cody had the highest radar-gun reading (97 mph) at the 2014 Cape Cod League All-Star game. His 6-foot-7, 245-pound frame allows him to generate velocity with little effort and maintain it deep into games. He usually works at 93-96 mph and uses his height to throw on a tough downhill plane.

Cody upgraded his consistency and command of his low-80s slider and mid-80s changeup during the summer. If he can continue to do so, he'll profile as a workhorse starter. If not, he could approach triple digits with his fastball coming out of the bullpen.

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19. Kyle Cody
20. Cody Ponce
21. Riley Ferrell 
22. Chris Betts
23. James Kaprielian
24. Jake Lemoine
25. Beau Burrows
26. Richie Martin
27. Kyle Tucker
28. D.J. Stewart