The Yankees’ 2016 draft class in review

John Rieger-USA TODAY SportsThe 2017 MLB Draft is a little less than two weeks away. For the second time in three years, the Yankees hold the 16th overall pick. Given that the Yankees look like serious playoff contenders this year, 2017 might be the last time the Yankees get to pick in the top-20. Hopefully, the Yankees can find the same success they’ve found in the draft in recent seasons. Only a year removed from the 2016 draft, it already looks like a success.

Of the 40 players drafted last season, the Yankees signed 28, including each of their first 15 picks. There was also a serious increase in the number of high school selections in 2016. The Yankees took 14 high school players last…