Here are the results from Day 2 at the 2023 MLB Draft for the Tampa Bay Rays, the first run by Director of Amateur Scouting Chuck Ricci, who stepped into the role following Rob Metzler’s departure to the Tigers front office.
Ricci is of course flanked by R.J. Harrison and Bobby Heck, who as longtime senior executives exhibit a heavy influence over the Rays draft selections.
1-19: TCU SS/3B Brayden Taylor (4YR JR) (link to full article)
Described as “a bag of 50 tools across the board” by Baseball America, Taylor’s best skill is his hitting ability, where he controls the zone and makes plus selections on when to swing.