June 11, 2020
The Cardinals have selected Prater with the 93rd overall pick in the 2020 first-year player draft.
Analysis
The Oklahoma University lefty looks like a backend starter at best, as none of his pitches pop off the page. His fastball sits at a modest 90-91 mph, and he pairs that pitch with an average slider and changeup. He has issues with his command, though, posting a 12.4 percent walk rate in 154.1 college innings. His deceptive delivery helps his stuff play up, but that might not be enough to keep him from a middle-relief role.