The Indians added another high-level prospect to the outfield in the selection of Georgia high-schooler Will Benson with the No. 14 pick of the first round in Thursday’s Major League Baseball Draft.
Benson, a left-handed power hitter who doesn’t turn 18 until later this month, is the fourth outfielder the Indians have taken in the first round of the last five drafts, following Tyler Naquin, Clint Frazier and Bradley Zimmer.
“It was a blessing. I’m so happy,” Benson said. “I’m on cloud nine. It’s an honor and I’m looking to just make the Cleveland Indians’ organization better.