Andrew Painter -Andrew Painter falling into the lap of AJ Preller and the San Diego Padres just feels right. The Friars haven’t been shy about going big in the draft and grabbing the presumptive top prep arm entering the 2021 cycle certainly fits that narrative. Painter has been up to 100mph, but generally sits 93-97, though commanding the fastball has been streaky. He brings a firm, hard slider to the table in the mid-80s though that pitch will also come and go. He also features a slurvy curveball and a changeup that’s really had brilliant moments. On paper, Painter has some of the best stuff in the class, though inconsistency has pushed him down later into the first round for some teams. For a 6-foot-7 frame, Painter has remarkable body control, balance and athleticism and repeats his operation very well. He’s advanced enough to work delivery variations into his arsenal to keep hitters off balance. Painter is in play all over the board, as high as 13 to the Phillies, but we think the buck stops here. The Padres could obviously go any number of ways, but they’ve certainly been enthusiastic about high-level preps in recent years.