OF- Kyle Lewis
The semifinalist for the Golden Spikes Award, Lewis had a chance for the number one pick also. In fact, he was even mocked there by MLB.com at one point.
Lewis had an outstanding year for Mercer; posting a .395 average with 20 homers and 72 RBI in just 61 games. Last summer in the Cape Cod League, Lewis posted a .300 average there too. There’s a lot of Adam Jones comps out there for him and in watching him swing you can see it.
Lewis was MLB.com’s number three overall prospect and fell to the team that drafted Jones in Seattle at 11 overall. Three of the Mariners top 10 prospects are outfielders, so Lewis will add to that group.
Here’s our Benjamin Chase on the outfielder:
"11. The Mariners get the best raw power in the draft, and if you ask me, the best guy to compare him to in the current big leagues at the plate is Nelson Cruz in how Lewis generates his swing for power. Lewis has good defensive chops, playing center now and likely going to be a very good right fielder with his big arm. Lewis has shown that big power with a wood bat at the Cape Cod League last summer. Seattle got a steal here."
Next: Phillies take Mickey Moniak first overall
While these players may have fallen in the MLB Draft, they may have ended up in the perfect places. It will be interesting to see how their careers pan out going forward.