D-Backs draft Virginia star Jake McCarthy
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With the 39th pick in the 2018 MLB amateur draft, the Arizona Diamondbacks selected Jake McCarthy, an outfielder from the University of Virginia.
Bio
Age: 20
Position: OF
Height/weight: 6-foot-2, 195 pounds
Bats/Throws: L/L
School: University of Virginia
Pick value (#?): $1,834,500
MLB.com money quote: "He hasn't hit for much power to speak of, but some changes to his mechanics could allow him to tap into his raw pop at the next level. He has a fringy arm, but has the speed and instincts to play center field."
Scouting Grades
| Hit | Power | Run | Arm | Field | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 40 | 60 | 45 | 55 | 50 |
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