FIRST-ROUND RESULTS
Players taken in the first round of the Major League Baseball draft, with comments on the top 10. The full list will run in next week’s issue: 1. Minnesota Twins (Pick value: $7,770,700)
Royce Lewis, SS, JSerra Catholic (San Juan Capistrano, Calif.) HS
Comment: Has showcased the ability to play both middle infield spots, as well as in the outfield. Known for his athleticism, has been clocked running the 60-yard dash in 6.64 seconds.
2. Cincinnati Reds (Pick value: $7,193,200)
Hunter Greene, RHP, Notre Dame High (Sherman Oaks, Calif.)
Comment: Highest drafted African American since Byron Buxton was taken second overall by the Twins in 2012. Another two-way standout, but a fastball that has been clocked at 100 mph will probably land him on the mound.
3. San Diego Padres (Pick value: $6,668,100)
MacKenzie Gore, LHP, Whiteville (N.C.) HS Comment: Boasts a fastball that sits at 92-95 mph, thought to have polish on his off-speed stuff. Currently standing at 6-2, 170 pounds, the Padres will hope he can mature physically. 4. Tampa Bay Rays (Pick value: $6,153,600) Brendan McKay, LHP-1B, Louisville Comment: Won his third consecutive John Olerud Two-Way Player award after doubling as a pitcher and first baseman for the Cardinals, tied for second in the NCAA with 140 strikeouts. 5. Atlanta Braves (Pick value: $5,707,300) Kyle Wright, RHP, Vanderbilt
Comment: Considered to be the top collegiate right-hander in the draft class and has an arsenal of pitches that can almost immediately translate to the majors. Showcased strikeout potential with the Commodores. 6. Oakland Athletics (Pick value: $5,303,000)
Austin Beck, OF, North Davidson (Lexington, N.C.) HS
Comment: Has showcased a wellrounded game with plenty of speed, power and arm strength. Thought to have extremely high upside. 7. Arizona Diamondbacks (Pick value: $5,016,300) Pavin Smith, 1B, Virginia Comment: Smith finished with fewer strikeouts (12) than home runs (13) and is thought to have a great feel at the plate. His home run total doesn’t necessarily correlate with his power. 8. Philadelphia Phillies (Pick value: $4,780,400) Adam Haseley, OF, Virginia Comment: Strong arm, considered a well-rounded, reliable hitter who can contribute in multiple phases. 9. Milwaukee Brewers (Pick value: $4,570,000)
Keston Hiura, 2B, University of California-Irvine Comment: Hiura’s season was marred by an elbow injury, and he contributed only in the DH spot. Still, Hiura has excellent bat speed and the ability to play all over the field.
10. Los Angeles Angels (Pick value: $4,376,800) Jo Adell, OF, Ballard (Louisville) HS Comment: Has the potential to become a superstar in the majors with the right coaching; has impressive athleticism, bat speed and power. 11. Chicago White Sox (Pick value: $4,199,200) Jake Burger, 3B, Missouri State 12. Pittsburgh Pirates (Pick value: $4,032,000)
Shane Baz, RHP, Concordia Lutheran (Texas) HS 13. Miami Marlins (Pick value: $3,875,800) Trevor Rogers, LHP, Carlsbad (N.M.) HS 14. Kansas City Royals (Pick value: $3,727,600)
Nick Pratto, 1B, Huntington Beach (Calif.) HS 15. Houston Astros (Pick value: $3,588,200) J.B. Bukauskas, RHP, North Carolina 16. New York Yankees (Pick value: $3,458,600) Clarke Schmidt, RHP, South Carolina 17. Seattle Mariners (Pick value: $3,333,200) Evan White, 1B, Kentucky 18. Detroit Tigers (Pick value: $3,214,600) Alex Faedo, RHP, Florida 19. San Francisco Giants (Pick value: $3,101,700)
Heliot Ramos, OF, Leadership Christian Academy (Puerto Rico) 20. New York Mets (Pick value: $2,994,500) David Peterson, LHP, Oregon 21. Baltimore Orioles (Pick value: $2,892,400) D.L. Hall, LHP, Valdosta (Ga.) HS 22. Toronto Blue Jays (Pick value: $2,795,200) Logan Warmoth, SS, North Carolina 23. Los Angeles Dodgers (Pick value: $2,702,700) Jeren Kendall, OF, Vanderbilt 24. Boston Red Sox (Pick value: $2,614,500) Tanner Houck, RHP, Missouri 25. Washington Nationals (Pick value: $2,530,400) Seth Romero, LHP, Houston 26. Texas Rangers (Pick value: $2,450,100)
Bubba Thompson, CF, McGill-Toolen Catholic (Ala.) HS 27. Chicago Cubs (Pick value: $2,373,300)
Brendon Little, LHP, State College of Florida Manatee-Sarasota
28. Toronto Blue Jays (From Cleveland for Edwin Encarnacion. Pick value: $2,302,900) Nate Pearson, RHP, Central Florida
29. Texas Rangers (From Colorado for Ian Desmond. Pick value: $2,238,900)
Christopher Seise, SS, West Orange (Fla.) HS 30. Chicago Cubs (From St. Louis for Dexter Fowler. Pick value: $2,184,300) Alex Lange, RHP, LSU