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THE BRIGHTEST SUMMER STARS

CATCHER

DREW ROMO

THE WOODLANDS (TEXAS) HS

Romo entered the summer as the top-ranked catcher in the class, so it wasn’t much of a surprise to see him stand out. But the switch-hitting, 6-foot-1, 205-pound backstop showed more than just advanced defensive ability. The Louisiana State commit showed promise with the bat from both sides, and went 3-for-8 with a home run and a pair of singles and a 1.194 OPS at Area Code Games. Romo also went 2-for-2 with a double in the Under Armour All-America Game. The prep catching demographic is risky, but Romo is showing first-round talent.

CORNER INFIELD

COBY MAYO, 3B

STONEMAN DOUGLAS HS, PARKLAND, FLA.

At 6-foot-5 and 215 pounds, Mayo brings plenty of physicality and this summer routinely showed the ability to drive the baseball with authority and one of the strongest infield arms in the class. There’s some swing-and-miss in

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