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Day 1 of the 2019 MLB draft was last night, and there were 78 picks. Let's take a look.
1. Baltimore Orioles: Adley Rutschman, C, Oregon State
The clear number one prospect in the draft and one of the best catchers hitting and fielding, this pick seemed pretty obvious to the Orioles. Expect him to be a perennial all star once he makes the majors, which should be in about 3-5 years.
2. Kansas City Royals: Bobby Witt Jr, SS, Colleyville Heritage HS(Texas)
Probably the most famous name in the draft, and the best shortstop in the draft. Oh, he also pitched in high school too. He's fantastic with the glove and the bat, making him a threat in any situation.
3. Chicago White Sox: Andrew Vaughn, 1B, California
Maybe the best hitter in the draft. He hit .381 this year, and in his three college seasons, hit 50 homers combined. He can hit to all fields, and should make the majors quick, especially with the White Sox in prime opportunity to break out next season with their prospects.
4. Miami Marlins: JJ Bleday, OF, Vanderbilt
A future right fielder with a strange swing, but huge results nonetheless, especially playing in the toughest conference in college baseball in the SEC. Miami has moved towards athletic players during Derek Jeter's reign, but they were clearly willing to move around for the right player, which Bleday has every potential to be.
5. Detroit Tigers: Riley Greene, OF, Hagerty HS(Florida)
Probably the best prep hitter in the draft class, although he is behind Witt in terms of all-around pedigree. He can hit for power and average, which Detroit desperately needs.
6. San Diego Padres: CJ Abrams, SS, Blessed Trinity HS(Georgia)
Another great shortstop. He has deadly speed, very Billy Hamilton-esque. He doesn't have much power, but can hit for average and is a good defender.
7. Cincinnati Reds: Nick Lodolo, LHP, TCU
The first pitcher off the board in a draft that doesn't have a ton of pitching talent, Lodolo is a hard throwing lefty with a slightly lower arm slot than many starters, which leads to bullpen speculation. He should be good either way.
8. Texas Rangers: Josh Jung, 3B, Texas Tech
Doesn't have power numbers that will shock you, but can hit for average, as shown by his .355 average last year for Texas Tech. He's a work in progress defensively, but the hitting pop is all there, kind of like Joey Gallo.
9. Atlanta Braves: Shea Langeliers, C, Baylor
Like Rutschman, Langeliers is a very good defensive catcher who can move quickly to block a ball. He's nowhere near Rutschman as a hitter, but can carry the weight defensively.
10. San Francisco Giants: Hunter Bishop, OF, Arizona State
He wasn't much of a hitter in his first 2 years at Arizona State, but stormed out of the gate this year. He has power and speed, which is perfect for an outfielder. He played center field in college, but could be a left fielder in the majors, especially with Kevin Pillar and his defensive glory currently in center for the Giants.
Other first round picks:
11. Toronto Blue Jays: Alek Manoah, RHP, West Virginia
12. New York Mets: Brett Baty, 3B, Lake Travis HS(Texas)
13. Minnesota Twins: Keoni Cavaco, 3B, Eastlake HS(California)
14. Philadelphia Phillies: Bryson Scott, SS, UNLV
15. Los Angeles Angels: Will Wilson, SS, NC State
16. Arizona Diamondbacks: Corbin Carroll, OF, Lakeside HS(Washington)
17. Washington Nationals: Jackson Rutledge, RHP, San Jacinto College
18. Pittsburgh Pirates: Quinn Priester, RHP, Cary-Grove HS(Illinois)
19. St.Louis Cardinals: Zack Thompson, LHP, Kentucky
20. Seattle Mariners: George Kirby, RHP, Elon
21. Atlanta Braves: Braden Shewmake, 3B/SS, Texas A&M
22. Tampa Bay Rays: Greg Jones, SS, UNC Wilmington
23. Colorado Rockies: Michael Toglia, 1B/OF, UCLA
24. Cleveland Indians: Daniel Espino, RHP, Georgia Premier Academy
25. Los Angeles Dodgers: Cody Hoese, 3B, Tulane
26. Arizona Diamondbacks: Blake Walston, LHP, New Hanover HS(North Carolina)
27. Chicago Cubs: Ryan Jensen, RHP, Fresno State
28. Milwaukee Brewers: Ethan Small, LHP, Mississippi State
29. Oakland Athletics: Logan Davidson, SS, Clemson
30. New York Yankees: Anthony Volpe, SS, Delbarton HS(New Jersey)
31. Los Angeles Dodgers: Michael Busch, 1B, North Carolina
32. Houston Astros: Korey Lee, C, California
33. Arizona Diamondbacks(x2): Brennan Malone, RHP, IMG Academy and Drey Jameson, RHP, Ball State
35. Miami Marlins: Kameron Misner, OF, Missouri
36. Tampa Bay Rays: JJ Gross, RHP, Cypress Ranch HS(Texas)
37. Pittsburgh Pirates: Sammy Siani, OF, Penn Charter School(Pennsylvania)
38. New York Yankees: TJ Sikkema, LHP, Missouri
39. Minnesota Twins: Matt Wallner, OF, Southern Miss
40. Tampa Bay Rays: Seth Johnson, RHP, Campbell
41: Texas Rangers: Davis Wendzel, 3B, Baylor
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