Rays select prep outfielder Nick Schnell No. 32 overall
With the 32nd pick in the 2018 MLB amateur draft, the Tampa Bay Rays selected Nick Schnell, an outfielder out of Indianapolis' Roncalli High School with a commitment to Louisville.
Schnell projects as a high-floor player with consistent grades across the board. And while he's viewed largely as a hitting prospect, he's also found success on the mound like many other prep prospects.
Bio
Age: 18
Position: OF
Height/weight: 6-foot-2, 180 pounds
Bats/Throws: L/R
School: Roncalli HS (Indianapolis, In.)
NCAA commit: Louisville
Pick value: $2,171,700
MLB prospect rank: 38
MLB.com money quote: "Schnell has a sound left-handed swing and uses the entire field. Though he has mostly gap power right now, he has the solid bat speed and wiry strength to develop average power once he fills out his extremely projectable frame."
Scouting grades
| Hit | Power | Run | Arm | Field | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 | 50 | 60 | 60 | 55 | 50 |
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(Grades courtesy: MLB Pipeline)