When Angels fans peer out into centerfield, they are reminded daily of the team’s success in the MLB draft. The ability to select, and develop a talent like Mike Trout is what every scout and general manager dream about. Each and every draft should be about finding the next building block for your time and watching that pick blossom into a star.
Of course, it doesn’t always work like that.
The MLB Draft by its very nature is fickle. Scouting and selecting between hundreds of players each season, and then hoping they continue along the path of their potential through the gauntlet of the minor league system is almost as difficult as hitting a curveball.