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MLB Draft grades: Live order and first-round results

By Mark Powell

Mar 15, 2022; Peoria, AZ, USA; Stillwater High School shortstop Jackson Holliday during a team practice at the San Diego Padres Spring Training Complex. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 15, 2022; Peoria, AZ, USA; Stillwater High School shortstop Jackson Holliday during a team practice at the San Diego Padres Spring Training Complex. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 14, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Jed Hoyer, General Manager for the Chicago Cubs, talks with media during workouts the day prior to the start of the NLCS baseball series at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Jon Durr-USA TODAY Sports /

MLB Draft Grades: 6-10

. Jacob Berry. 6. Scouting Report. 3B/OF. player. 82. Pick Analysis

Miami Marlins draft grade: B-

Berry, a multi-positional threat out of LSU, has received Andrew Vaughn comparison. Vaughn, who currently plays for the White Sox, gets mixed reviews on the south side of Chicago. Nonetheless, Berry has an explosive bat, but needs to work on hammering down a primary position. He spent most of last year as a DH.

SP. . 7. player. 9. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. Cade Horton

Chicago Cubs draft grade: C+

Horton was the second pitcher taken in the MLB Draft, but he’s also the fastest riser up boards. With several position players available, Chicago took the best current collegiate pitcher available. Before the season, Horton wasn’t ranked in the top-200 available prospects. Nonetheless, the Cubs are taking a chance here, and his grade reflects that. This is not a pitcher’s draft.

SS. 8. . Brooks Lee. player. 2. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis

Minnesota Twins draft grade: A

How in the world did Lee fall to the Twins? At No. 8, Minnesota made the right choice, even with Carlos Correa already on the roster. Lee is as polished as they come as a hitter, and he’s a capable defender as well. Some analysts believe he’ll come off of SS and switch over the third base, in similar fashion to an Alex Bregman type.

Pick Analysis. OF. Gavin Cross. 7. Scouting Report. . 9. player

Kansas City Royals draft grade: B

The Virginia Tech outfielder is as MLB-ready as they come. At 21 years old, Cross started his collegiate career as a two-way player. Ironically enough, Cross grew up a Tennessee Vols and Braves fans, and identifies with Freddie Freeman of all players. Cross gets Sean Casey comparisons, yet far more athletic. He can hit with plenty of power though does need to cut down on his strikeouts.

. 10. 108. Gabriel Hughes. player. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. SP

Colorado Rockies draft grade: C

Hughes is an unusual pick at this juncture, as he was expected to go a bit later. Not to mention, he has to (hopefully) pitch at Coors Field. Analysts believe Hughes to be a rare college arm that still hasn’t reached his ceiling. So, despite the draft not being very pitcher-heavy, several came off the board early.

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