As we inch ever closer to the Chicago Cubs draft day, the heat is beginning to pick up, and teams have a vital road ahead of how to navigate their future successfully. It has been discussed before how difficult it can be for organizations to make the “right” pick. Many times it is a crapshoot. Remember: Mike Trout saw 24 other prospects selected in front of him.
By its very nature, the MLB first-year player draft excels in that way. Having the number one overall pick does not guarantee you a superstar, just like having the 29th pick does not mean a team won’t find talent.