USA TODAY Sports Weekly

FIRST-ROUND RESULTS

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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

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