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Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth
How did a player of this talent languish in the minor leagues until age 25?
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College kid, late bloomer. He wasn’t even really considered a baseball guy going into college. A’s drafted him out of High School in the 31st round just on his size and athleticism, and he opted for college instead.
He was considered a big reach for the Yankees at the end of the 1st round when he finished up at Fresno State. They were hoping they could turn his raw tools into a high ceiling once he committed to the sport. I was skeptical when they drafted him. I’m glad I was wrong. They hit the jackpot in the 1st round, once every decade or so.