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We've been linked to Trea Turner in the 1st round.
Don't know much about him, but his MLB.com scouting grades don't excite me (Hit: 50 | Power: 35 | Run: 80 | Arm: 50 | Field: 55 | Overall: 55). While he plays a premium position (SS), I'd rather we go after someone with a more complete hit tool (60 or higher) than another athlete with speed.
Alex Jackson is probably the only guy that fits that mold in the top 10, but he'll be long gone by the 9th pick.
Anyone here have any more info on Turner or some of the other hitters in the top half of the draft?
Don't like Turner. No power potential, limited potential when it comes to his hit tool. Essentially just speed guy, with decent defensive tools. No clue why he's so high in draft rankings, especially as a college draftee.
Nick Gordon will go in the top ten, maybe even before Jackson. He's the real prize in terms of middle infielders in this draft. If he falls to nine, the Jays take him imo, and then come back with most likely Toussaint at #11.