Brewers select high school SS Brice Turang
With the 21st pick in the 2018 MLB amateur draft, the Milwaukee Brewers selected high school shortstop Brice Turang.
The 18-year-old is the top shortstop in the draft and is expected to remain at the position.
Bio
Age: 18
Position: SS
Height/weight: 6-foot-1, 165 pounds
Bats/Throws: L/R
School: Santiago HS (Cali.)
NCAA commit: Louisiana State
Player comp: Christian Yelich
Pick value: $3,013,600
MLB.com prospect rank: 25
MLB.com money quote: "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."
Scouting Grades
Hit | Power | Run | Arm | Field | Overall |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
55 | 40 | 60 | 55 | 55 | 50 |
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(Grades courtesy: MLB Pipeline)
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