The Diamondbacks didn’t have to wait nearly as long as last year to make their first selection in the draft, ultimately selecting Jesuit Prep shortstop Jordan Lawlar with the 6th overall pick. After the pick was announced, Diamondbacks Amateur Scouting Director Deric Ladnier held a Zoom Conference call with the media to discuss the rationale behind the selection.
Ladnier opened up the conference call talking about Lawlar as the total package as a prospect. This won’t be a transcript of the call, but a summary of what was said with audio embedded down below for you to enjoy.