The 2016 MLB draft was the first year I really started paying attention to and digging into baseball’s draft process. I don’t consume a lot of college baseball, but I do consume hundreds of articles and scouting reports leading up to the draft to familiarize myself with as many players as possible. The real fun is researching these players as the picks roll in to see who stands out, based on initial glances. How did the Baltimore Orioles do in 2016?
The jury is still out on most of the 2016 class, with outfielder Austin Hays and left-handed pitcher Keegan Akin appearing to be the highlight of the class.