Nikorak represented a tremendous value pick at No. 27 overall for the Rockies in the 2015 draft. Early issues in his pro debut don't change that.
PuRP No. 10: Mike Nikorak(762 points, 37 ballots) | Winter 2014 Ranking: NR | High Ballot 4, Mode Ballot 8
In the lead-up to the 2015 draft, the Rockies were known to be a possible landing place for Mike Nikorak -- as a potential third overall draft pick. That would have been seen as a slight reach at one point, but many considered the 18-year-old Nikorak a top 10 talent entering June.