Reds take Florida star Jonathan India 5th overall
With the fifth pick in the 2018 MLB amateur draft, the Cincinnati Reds selected Florida third baseman Jonathan India.
The Coral Springs, Fla., native broke out this year as a junior with the Gators after previously being selected in the 26th round out of high school by the Milwaukee Brewers.
Bio
Age: 21
Position: 3B
Height/weight: 6-foot-1, 185 pounds
Bats/Throws: R/R
School: Florida
Player comp: Josh Donaldson/Alex Bregman
Pick value: $5,946,400
MLB prospect rank: 8
MLB.com money quote: "India has been perhaps the best all-around college hitter this spring, showing the ability to impact the game in a number of ways. He has an advanced approach at the plate, showing excellent plate discipline and the ability to hit for average that should translate."
Scouting grades
| Hit | Power | Run | Arm | Field | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 | 50 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 |
2018 stats
| AB | AVG | OPS | HR | BB/K | SB (SB%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 188 | .362 | 1.225 | 17 | 47/47 | 11 (84.6%) |
Take a look ...
Another 3B comes off the board in Jonathan India! Our 3B @mikelowell25 breaks down the @Reds' pick. #MLBDraft pic.twitter.com/XCfcNE2FWG
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) June 4, 2018
(Grades courtesy: MLB Pipeline)