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Kolby Allard is a 6'0", 170 pound left handed pitcher out of San Clemente High School (California) who is considered the top prep lefty in the class. Allard has a really good three pitch mix, a fastball, slider, and changeup. Allard has a loose, easy delivery, and has no problem repeating it, so he should be able to remain a starter throughout his career despite his small size. Allard's stock skyrocketed during last summer's showcases, but he suffered a back injury that set him back this year, and he has not been 100% throwing for scouts. Allard sits at 93-95 mph, but has made 97 look easy, and has consistently shown a plus slider, as well as a change that has potential to be above average. Allard has above average control, and a feel for every pitch, so I think that he is the top high school pitcher in the class, and could become the best overall pitcher in the class, reminding some of a high school Brady Aiken or Clayton Kershaw, making me wonder how high he would go if he was healthy, as his injury could have effect on his pitching. The Twins love Allard, and I have heard since February that he was "Their guy," but this year's draft has been all over the place, and there are other players that have rose up boards, but the Twins usually go best player available, and if Allard impresses the Twins in his workouts, it would be no surprise if they took him.