While the top five picks went fairly chalk given the industry rumblings, things began to descend into chaos with the rest of the top 30 picks. While Joe Doyle covers the stunner Zion Rose pick, there was a confounding trio in the 20s, with Jake Schaffner, Carter Beck, and Trey Ebel. So, what were the Red Sox, Braves, and Brewers thinking here?
As always, in a bonus pool system, it all comes down to the money. And with the conclusion of Day One, some of these have borne out down the board, while others are less obvious.
Indiana State’s Carter Beck is the top mid-major bat in the class, though nobody had linked him within the top 30 picks. That being said, it’s hard to argue with the tools. A left-handed hitter with potential above-average pop, Beck is a gritty, competitive player. He flashes game-changing defense in center field at …