By: Brandon Apter, contributor 
Over three hours after making Mickey Moniak the first overall pick in the Major League Baseball draft, the Phillies selected right-hander Kevin Gowdy out of Santa Barbara High School in California with the 42nd pick. Gowdy, 18, was ranked 39th by Baseball America while MLB.com had him 37th on their 100 draft prospect list.
#Phillies add HS RHP Kevin Gowdy to their prospect stash: https://t.co/f5fCWfo3g9
— Baseball America (@BaseballAmerica) June 10, 2016
Gowdy went 7-3 with a 0.99 ERA in 18 games, spanning 105.2 innings, with Santa Barbara HS and has at least three above-average pitches in his arsenal, according to MLB.com's scouting report.
The Santa Barbara native has the chance to have three at least above-average pitches in his arsenal. When he's firing on all cylinders, Gowdy's fastball will sit in the 90-93 mph range, and with his frame, it's easy to dream about increased velocity. His breaking ball can be an out pitch with good bite, one that should develop into a true slider in time. Gowdy has a better feel for a changeup than many high school pitchers, and he has shown advanced command for his age. He typically has a free and easy delivery that he repeats well.
If Gowdy's stock falters, signability — and his commitment to UCLA — could come into play. But there's still a good chance a team early on will roll the dice on his upside and current feel for pitching.
Like Mickey Moniak, Gowdy also committed to play at UCLA. As a senior in high school, he pitched 56.2 innings, going 4-1 with 1.24 ERA, striking out 93 and walking just five.
