Of every major professional sports draft, Major League Baseball is the most difficult to predict. The event encompasses a whopping 40 rounds and over 1,200 prospective players. Unlike the National Football League, there is a far less guarantee of any guys, even the number one overall selection, panning out.
The Cubs have seemingly struck gold the past couple of seasons. This year, the club selected right-handed pitcher Ryan Jensen out of Fresno State University with their first-round pick at number 27 overall. Jensen is currently with the Low-A Eugene Emeralds where he carries an impressive 2.