Arizona Diamondbacks: Top five draft picks of all time, ranked

PHOENIX, AZ - MAY 11: Paul Goldschmidt #44 of the Arizona Diamondbacks and Max Scherzer #31 of the Washington Nationals stand on first base in the MLB game at Chase Field on May 11, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Washington Nationals won 3-1. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images)
PHOENIX, AZ - MAY 11: Paul Goldschmidt #44 of the Arizona Diamondbacks and Max Scherzer #31 of the Washington Nationals stand on first base in the MLB game at Chase Field on May 11, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Washington Nationals won 3-1. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images) /
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The Arizona Diamondbacks drafted Adam Eaton in the 18th round.
Adam Eaton #6 of the Arizona Diamondbacks (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /

Adam Eaton, 19th round pick in 2010 draft. 19.3 WAR

For someone who was selected in the 19th round of the draft, Adam Eaton has exceeded expectations. The Arizona Diamondbacks found him out of Miami University of Ohio and Eaton ascended to the top in just two years after the draft.

In parts of two years with the team, Eaton played just 88 games and provided little offensive production in a part-time role. He was then traded to the Chicago White Sox as part of a three-team deal that netted the Diamondbacks Mark Trumbo.

After taking over as the full-time center fielder with the Sox, Eaton put together three solid years and turned himself into a marketable player for a rebuilding team. The Sox traded high on Eaton, sending him to the Washington Nationals for a trio of pitchers including Lucas Giolito.

Eaton battled injuries his first two seasons in DC and with Giolito coming on strong in Chitown, the trade was looking like a bust for the Nationals. He was able to stay healthy the entire year this past season and hit .320 with two home runs in his first World Series action as he earned a championship ring.

From a middle round draft pick out of a small rust-belt college, Eaton has done well for himself.