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Blake Rutherford is one of the best first round position player draft picks since Derek Jeter

In terms of overall potential on draft day, Rutherford is one of the best in ages.

If you haven't been paying attention, the draft just happened. The Yankees had a nice little draft for themselves, particularly in the first round, the place where it matters most. They drafted Blake Rutherford at 18th overall, and boy oh boy, it was a steal. There are certainly scouts who will disagree with that opinion, and I admit I'm not a scout myself, but I can say that based on perceived value and industry consensus, Rutherford should not have fallen that far.