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Law: Brennan Malone, Jack Leiter standouts at prep showcase

Right-hander Brennan Malone might be the second-best high school pitcher in this year's draft class. Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire

This year's field for the National High School Invitational -- a 16-team tournament held each spring at the USA Baseball complex in Cary, North Carolina -- was very promising, with three likely first-round prospects, another who would be a first-rounder if he were clearly willing to sign this June, and many prospects for the second through fifth rounds. I attended the first two days and, in general, saw great work from the best pitching prospects but was rather disappointed with the premium bats.