Since Theo Epstein took over the Cubs' front office, the organization has drafted four straight position players in the first round.
And except for Albert Almora in 2012 - the first draft under Epstein - those position players have been elite college hitters.
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Epstein and his staff believe the risk of gambling on a college bat in the early rounds is much lower than taking a pitcher. They also know pitching - historically speaking - can be found anywhere in the draft.