Yankees draft ambidextrous prep catcher Anthony Seigler 23rd overall

With the 23rd pick in the 2018 MLB amateur draft, the New York Yankees selected Anthony Seigler, a catcher out of Cartersville High School with a commitment to the University of Florida.

The ambidextrous Seigler has been used as a pitcher, finding success throwing with either hand, but he's entering the draft as a catcher. His power isn't a lock, but his overall athleticism is the real draw.

Bio

Age: 18
Position: C
Height/weight: 5-foot-11, 200 pounds
Bats/Throws: S/S
School: Cartersville HS (Cartersville, Ga.)
NCAA commit: Florida
Pick value: $2,815,900
MLB player rank: 46
MLB.com money quote: "He's agile behind the plate, has a quick transfer that helps his arm play as plus at times, and shows promise as a receiver and pitch framer. He's more athletic than most catchers, along the lines of Austin Barnes, and could profile as an everyday second baseman as well."

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