Phillies select UNLV shortstop Bryson Stott No. 14 overall
With the 14th pick in the 2019 MLB amateur draft, the Philadelphia Phillies selected Bryson Stott, a shortstop out of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Known for his high-end bat-to-ball skills and plate discipline, Stott possesses one of the most well-rounded college bats in the draft. While he hasn't shown much power, his quiet hands should make him a plus hitter, even if he doesn't stick at shortstop.
Bio
Age: 21
Position: SS
Height/Weight: 6-foot-3, 195 lbs
Bats/Throws: L/R
School: UNLV
Pick value (No. 14): $4,036,800
MLB.com money quote: "He's never overmatched and always seems comfortable in the box, handling good velocity and offspeed stuff equally well, while walking more than he's struck out in his college career."
2019 stats (as of June 3)
| GP | AVG | OPS | HR | BB/K | SB (SB%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58 | .356 | 1.085 | 10 | 55/39 | 16 (80%) |
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Carlos Pena believes the @Phillies #14 selection will be exciting to watch for years to come. #MLBDraft pic.twitter.com/8ArFOdkZjj
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) June 4, 2019