SAN DIEGO — Around this time a year ago, as preparations ramped up for the 2022 draft cycle, Druw Jones’ name was at the top of the Diamondbacks’ board. He stayed there through the showcase circuits, through the spring season and through the club’s draft meetings — and he remained there on Sunday afternoon, when the first selection was made and the Diamondbacks took their turn on the clock.
With the second overall pick, the Diamondbacks landed the player they wanted all along, selecting Jones, a Georgia high school outfielder whom the organization believes possesses five-tool ability. The son of Andruw Jones, the former Atlanta Braves All-Star center fielder, Druw Jones draws comparisons to his father’s playing style, so much so that he barely pushed back on them.