Official Site of the Diamondbacks · Jun 13, 2017
D-backs go with Tabor on Day 2 of Draft
The D-backs select right-handed pitcher Matt Tabor with the 82nd pick of the 2017 MLB DraftHere's a look at the players the D-backs selected on Day 2:
Round 3, 82nd overall: Matt Tabor, RHP, Milton (Mass.) Academy
Tabor grew from 5-foot-4 to 6-foot-2 before his senior year, which helped his fastball tick up to the 92-93 mph range and top at 96. He posted a 0.42 ERA while striking out 75 and walking eight in 42 innings.
Round 4, 112th overall: Harrison Francis, RHP, Lawton Chiles High School
Much like Tabor, Francis grew before his senior year, which helped improve his fastball and Draft stock. His changeup is his best secondary pitch, and he has what scouts refer to as a "max effort" delivery.