MINORS: 2014 Draft: Scouting round one
Jun 6 2014
With the first round of the 2014 first year player draft complete, we take a look at each selection, provide a brief scouting report, and attempt to give some indication of how quickly the players might move along in the system. This should be helpful to give fantasy owners a first-taste snapshot of what to expect and who to invest in at this early stage of their pro careers.
As always, there were a few surprises along the way. The first came when the Chicago Cubs drafted Indiana backstop Kyle Schwarber with the fourth pick. Schwarber is a good prospect, but most mock drafts had him going in the 15-20 range and the consensus is that he will not able to stick behind the plate and will likely end up in left field. The Cubs continue to...
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