The MLB First-Year Player draft begins June 9th and Clemson's Chris Okey has widely been evaluated as one of the draft's top college bats.
The Tigers' true junior catcher had a breakout year in the Tigers ACC Championship campaign. After a solid sophomore season in which he hit .315/.389/.545 (i.e., BA/OBP/SLG) with 12 home runs last year, Okey improved his game in the subtle ways that make players effective major league players.
Through 60 games this season (he played in 61 as a sophomore), Okey has earned 44 base on balls compared to 27 the year prior.