First pick was a reach according to the industry of free lancers…

Max was probably one of the most heavily scouted pitchers that we had scouted this year -- a projectable left-hander with size and athleticism, plus life on his fastball, plus control for a high school player, deceptive delivery, excellent competitor. ... A really exciting, hard-throwing left-handed pitcher that throws strikes.

As for a projection, right now I see more of a reliever, due to my concerns about his breaking ball and the way his arm works. But the build, the arm strength, and the possibility of a four-pitch mix means the Mets should and will give him every chance to start, and if they can clean up the arm action, calm down the delivery, if necessary, and improve his offspeed pitches, he could be a number three starter, maybe even better depending on how he develops. He’s a bit of a wild card.