The first two rounds of the 2017 MLB draft are in the books and the San Diego Padres invested heavily in their 1-2 battery.
In the first round of the 2017 MLB draft the San Diego Padres selected MacKenzie Gore, LHP out of Whiteville High School in North Carolina.
Gore dominated in his junior season with 1 earned run in 83.1 IP and 174 strikeouts. At 18 years of age, he possesses elite stuff, a mid 90’s fastball with movement, a plus curve and potential for a plus slider and change up. He has an exaggerated leg kick which adds to his deception.