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Top MLB Draft prospect Dylan Lesko undergoes Tommy John surgery

By Chelena Goldman | Last updated 4/27/22

Right-handed pitcher Dylan Lesko, a Vanderbilt commit and top prospect for the 2022 MLB Draft, underwent Tommy John surgery on Tuesday, ESPN's Kiley McDaniel reported.

Source: Lesko had successful Tommy John surgery yesterday with Dr. Neal ElAttrache.

He was clearly the best pitcher in the 2022 Draft before this and still may end up going first among pitchers despite the surgery. Ranked 8th on today’s updated list.

Video from his last start https://t.co/Um1hTRotKF
— Kiley McDaniel (@kileymcd) April 27, 2022

Lesko, 18, had the procedure done by Dr. Neal ElAttrache, the head team physician for the Los Angeles Dodgers and the NFL's Rams, McDaniel said.

There is still a chance Lesko is the first pitcher selected in the draft due to the low level of talent in this year's pitching class, McDaniel noted. That being said, it is never good to see a pitcher having Tommy John surgery at such a young age, especially with how much promise Lesko has.

Big winner of NHSI is Dylan Lesko. Best outing I've seen from him: sitting mid-90's with bat-missing shape, ~2900 rpm curve flashed plus, and the best amateur changeup I've ever seen. It's a true 80 when he nails it. Best prep pitching prospect in at least the last 10 years. pic.twitter.com/SiJTOD74jr
— Kiley McDaniel (@kileymcd) April 8, 2022