Brian Cashman is hoping that the 18th overall pick does not turn out like these disappointing fellows.
Not every draft pick is going to turn into Derek Jeter or Don Mattingly. Most of them won't even turn into Phil Coke. Baseball is a brutal game, even for the most talented amateur prospects. Pre-draft accomplishments and makeup can increase stock, but it also creates the possibility of unfulfilled hype.
The Yankees have had draftees who never amounted to much in the majors, but they were still able to reap some value out of them through trades.