#mlb-draft

#mlb-draft

He recorded one strikeout and totaled 19 pitches (nine strikes) against four batters.

The parallels to agent Scott Boras parading his players is eerily similar to a yearling auction, showcasing his masterful sales and manipulation skills.

Across six games from June 9 to 15, Wolkow went 8-for-19 with three home runs, seven RBIs, six runs, one stolen base, three walks and three strikeouts.

"Word on the street is Kilen is unlikely to get out of the top 15 picks in the Draft. Teams above this, like the Athletics and White Sox, shouldn't be discounted. The Rays have always seemed to prefer position players, and specifically position players with versatility and well-balanced tools."

In franchise history, the Braves have had pivotal moments including the drafting of Chipper Jones first overall in 1990 and the remarkable pitching performances against them.

Upshaw was a Rule 5 draft pickup who became a key player for the Jays, establishing a legacy for first basemen that followed him.

Bloss, by himself, would have been a nice pickup for a rental pitcher. Adding the other two made it a terrific trade.