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PLUS

IMMEDIATE IMPACT

 

 

Led by then Royals reliever Brandon Finnegan,there are a number of 2014 draft picks have been identified as "major league ready" much sooner than expected. Watch these videos to see why experts and analysis out there have come up with such a conclusion

 

 

RHP Brandon Finnegan (Reds) : played impact role in helping the Royals to the World Series

 

C/1B Kyle Schwarber (Cubs): possess a potent bat that makes him dangerous at the plate

UPDATED: Called up to get the taste of the bigs as a DH: had a 4-hit game and first MLB homer

 

SP Carlos Rondon (White Sox): accelerated up the farm system; nearly tasted big league action. UPDATED: Made debut in 2015; now part of the rotation.

 

SP Aaron Nola (Phillies): now has established as the top pitcher in the organization

UPDATED: Made debut vs. Rays; pitched well enough in a hard luck loss: gained first win vs. Cubs

 

C/OF Alex Jackson (Mariners): labeled as the overall top prospect in the organization

 

SP Sean Newcomb (Angels): was top prospect in the organization*

TRADED TO THE BRAVES

 

RP Jacob Lindgren (Yankees): part of the Yankees bullpen

 

OF Michael Conforto (Mets): Bat leads to promotion to the show to fill power void

DRAFT ORDER: THE FIRST TEN

1. Houston Astros- LHP Brady Aiken*

2. Miami Marlins- RHP Tyler Kolek

3. Chicago White Sox- LHP Carlos Rodon

4. Chicago Cubs- C/1B Kyle Schwarber

5. Minnesota Twins- SS Nick Gordon

6. Seattle Mariners- C/OF Alex Jackson

7. Philadelphia Phillies-RHP Aaron Nola

8. Colorado Rockies-LHP Kyle Freeland

9. Toronto Blue Jays-RHP Jeff Hoffman  (traded to the Rockies)

10. New York Mets- OF Michael Conforto

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