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2018 Draft Pick Discussion, Rounds 1-5 [7/5 -- 1st rounder Turang signs]

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I know the mantra is best available player, but I wouldn't be surprised if the Brewers go after a college pitcher who can help while Cain and Yelich are still under contract. The top three left on the MLB draft board would all qualify.

 

You mean like Jungmann and Bradley? This strategy has only worked with Sheets and--to a lesser extent-- Kyle Peterson for us

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Brice Turang | Rank: 25

School: Santiago (Calif.) HS Year: Senior

Position: SS Age: 18 DOB: 11/21/1999

Bats: L Throws: R Height: 6'1" Weight: 165 lb.

Commitment: Louisiana State

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Scouting grades: Hit: 55 | Power: 40 | Run: 60 | Arm: 55 | Field: 55 | Overall: 50

 

Turang entered last summer as perhaps the top player in the entire class, and certainly among the high school set. A combination of a relatively pedestrian summer showcase performances and an extremely high expectation bar, a trend that has continued this spring, caused his star to fade, though he's still one of the better prep players in the nation.

 

Turang does everything fairly well, though a lack of a true plus carrying tool is one reason why scouts were a bit down on him. Most feel he has the chance to be a plus hitter with an advanced approach at the plate using a high-contact, line-drive spray kind of approach. With a lean frame, there is some question about how much strength he'll add, with believers thinking power will come. Most feel he is a long-term shortstop, though some don't see it as a slam dunk.

 

Some feel Turang suffered more from being seen for so long that he was bound to get knocked simply for not being the best player on the field at all times. Others haven't seen him dominate the way they feel a top-of-the-Draft prospect should in high school. He is committed to LSU, which could become an issue depending on when he's selected.

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I know the mantra is best available player, but I wouldn't be surprised if the Brewers go after a college pitcher who can help while Cain and Yelich are still under contract. The top three left on the MLB draft board would all qualify.

 

You mean like Jungmann and Bradley? This strategy has only worked with Sheets and--to a lesser extent-- Kyle Peterson for us

 

Well the goal is to draft a pitcher who is actually good (Jungmann did give us some valuable innings, to be fair)

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