Fansided · May 29, 2019
Phillies: MLB Mock Draft roundup shows little continuity
There’s almost no continuity around baseball on who the Phillies will draft with the 14th overall pick.
Unlike recent years the Phillies are drafting in the middle of the first round at 14th overall, their latest pick since J.P. Crawford went 16th back in 2013. It’s also the first time since Crawford the Phillies have drafted outside of the top-10.
Philadelphia’s front office has leaned heavily towards collegiate bats since Matt Klentak took over as Vice President & General Manager after the 2015 season. Prior to Klentak’s arrival Philadelphia leaned heavily on high school talent, taking players such as Cornelius Randolph, Crawford, Shane Watson, and Jesse Biddle, among others.