Williams nabs top pick in 2021 draft

The Ottawa Argonauts made relief standout Devin Williams the first selection in the 2021 PGBL Draft, as pitching dominated the top half of the first round.
Max Meyer went second to Louisville, followed by Framber Valdez going third to Brooklyn. Nine of the first 10 choices were pitchers, with shortstop Willi Castro the lone exception as the No. 6 pick to Cleveland.
Three Confederate Division teams accounted for 11 of the first round choices. The Long Rifles followed Meyer with Garrett Crochet (18th) and Adrian Del Castillo (19th). Mephis picked Tyler Mahle at No. 4 and added Codi Heuer (7th), Victor Gonzalez (13th) and Max Stassi (20th). St. Louis chose Cristian Javier (8th), Jared Walsh (11th), Jake Cronenworth (14th) and Jeimer Candelario (15th).