Yesterday kicked off the MLB Draft, with the first 37 selections encompassing the first round as well as the Competitive Balance round A being made. The Red Sox had one of those picks at number 17 overall. After being connected to a lot of high upside high school players such as Mick Abel throughout the week leading up to the first round, they did go with a prep player, but not one anyone was expecting. The Red Sox went with Nick Yorke with this selection. Let’s get to know him a little bit better.
Biographical
Name: Nick Yorke
Position: SS/2B
DOB: 4/2/02
School: Archbishop Mitty HS; San Jose, CA (notable alumni include Mitch Haniger and current Red Sox RHP Trevor Hildenberger)
College Commitment: University of Arizona
Yorke was certainly picked for his bat rather than his defense, which we will get to in just a second.