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Let’s take a look at where the MLB Draft Class of 2016 is now

By Joshua Sadlock

TAMPA, FL - JUNE 03: Mickey Moniak (2) of the Threshers hits his first home run of the season during the Florida State League game between the Florida Fire Frogs and the Clearwater Threshers on June 03, 2018, at Spectrum Field in Clearwater, FL. (Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL - JUNE 03: Mickey Moniak (2) of the Threshers hits his first home run of the season during the Florida State League game between the Florida Fire Frogs and the Clearwater Threshers on June 03, 2018, at Spectrum Field in Clearwater, FL. (Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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22 JUL 2016: 2016 first round pick Braxton Garrett of the Marlins before the Gulf Coast League game between the GCL Marlins and the GCL Astros at the Osceola County Stadium complex in Kissimmee, Florida. (Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
22 JUL 2016: 2016 first round pick Braxton Garrett of the Marlins before the Gulf Coast League game between the GCL Marlins and the GCL Astros at the Osceola County Stadium complex in Kissimmee, Florida. (Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

7. Miami Marlins: Braxton Garrett, LHP, Florence HS (AL)

High-school left-handers are typically among the riskiest picks in the MLB draft, but the Marlins 2016 selection, Braxton Garrett, hit the draft already extremely polished. Garrett was considered a safer left-handed pick than A.J. Puk and was expected to reach the big leagues very quickly. The Alabama native possessed one of the best curveballs in the draft and already showed good command of the strike zone.

Garrett’s pro career got off to a strong start in 2017, but he was felled after just four starts and required Tommy John. He missed the entire 2018 season, but is back on the mound and has already advanced to High-A. Through his first nine starts this season, Garrett is 1-3 but has a 3.30 ERA and has struck out 59 in 46.1 innings.

Despite the elbow injury, this still looks like a great pick for the Marlins. Garrett features a low-90s fastball that he dots well around the strike zone. His best pitch remains his curveball, and he has shown an ability to throw it for strikes as well as utilize it as a chase pitch. Garrett has great feel for his curve. He also continues to develop his changeup, and he mixes all three of his pitches well.

The depth of the Marlins farm system has improved greatly since their complete rebuild began, and Garrett is still the second-best pitching prospect after Sixto Sanchez. Garrett could easily find himself in Double-A by the end of this season and make a push for the big leagues by the end of next year.

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