Getting To Know Cornelius Randolph, The Philadelphia Phillies' 1st Round Pick In The 2015 MLB Draft

The Philadelphia Phillies selected SS Cornelius Randolph out of Griffin (GA) High School with the No. 10 overall pick in the 2015 draft.

Randolph stands 6’1″ and weighs 190 lbs., and has a lethal combination of power, speed, and fielding ability. Here’s MLB.com‘s scouting report of Randolph:

Griffin (Ga.) High has produced a pair of big league infielders in Jeff Treadway and Tim Beckham, and it may have a third on the way in Randolph. He's Griffin's best prospect since Beckham and profiles as more of an impact hitter than the No. 1 overall pick in the 2008 Draft has become. Randolph has the tools and approach to hit for power and average. He offers bat speed, strength and patience from the left side of the plate. He uses the entire field and has better pitch recognition than most high schoolers. Currently a shortstop, Randolph will move to a less challenging position at the next level. The Clemson recruit has good hands but lacks the quickness to play in the middle infield. His arm hasn't been as strong this spring, when he has dealt with biceps tendinitis, but it and his bat would profile well at third base.

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