The San Diego Padres have selected a high-school prospect in the first round for the ninth-straight season. Kruz Schoolcraft was chosen at No. 25 overall, a 6-foot-8 pitcher out of Oregon.
San Diego's recent history has suggested this is a good thing. Over the past nine drafts, the Padres have selected a high-school prospect in the first round every time, and so far, it has paid off quite well for the Friars.
Padres keep winning with high school first-round picks
Looking back at a few of their latest first-rounders, the Padres have found their starting centerfielder.