Almost certainly the best defensive outfielder in this year’s draft, Jeren Kendall represents a tantalizing possibility for an A’s farm system almost totally devoid of quality outfield prospects. Hailing from Vanderbilt like Sonny Gray, Kendall has made a name for himself with his five-tool potential. Whether Oakland should take him at #6 depends entirely on whether you trust our minor league system to help him cut down his strikeout rate. The defense and power are already there, but are we risking putting together a core that strikes out more than 25% of the time?
Vanderbilt, Junior
DOB: 02-04-1996 / Height: 6’0” / Weight: 190
Bats: L Throws: R
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