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Rockies take Georgia two-way star Aaron Schunk in second round of 2019 MLB draft

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The Rockies got an all-around ballplayer with their second-round selection in the 2019 MLB draft, taking Georgia junior Aaron Schunk with the No. 62 overall pick.

Schunk — who split time between third base and closer for the Bulldogs — is a two-time finalist for the Olerud Award, given annually to the top two-way player in college baseball.

With plus defensive skills at the hot corner and a high offensive ceiling, the 21-year-old right-hander batted .336 with 13 homers this season while also posting 12 saves and a 2.49 ERA on the mound.