"Our decision-making process kind of removes bias and emotion," Grant said after the Draft concluded Wednesday. "Because we had so many looks, because we were able to layer on so much more information, it felt like their voice and value came out even more this year."
The Indians' top pick of the Draft was second-rounder Quentin Holmes, a fleet-footed outfielder from Monsignor McClancy Memorial High School in Queens, N.Y. Cleveland took prep stars with its top three selections, but finished with a Draft class that featured 26 collegiate players to 14 high schoolers.
The Indians forfeited their first-round pick as part of the signing of free-agent slugger Edwin Encarnacion to a three-year, $60-million contract during the winter.