Wall was drafted high and signed to a big bonus, and early returns suggest he was worth both.
PuRP No. 8: Forrest Wall (807 points, 37 ballots) | Winter 2014 Ranking: 9 | High Ballot 2, Mode Ballot 9
After coming to the Rockies in last year's draft with Colorado's Competitive Balance Round A pick (No. 35 overall) and signing with an overslot $2 million bonus, Forrest Wall quickly proved that those choices were merited. It is rare for a high school second baseman to go so high in a draft, but resident prospect guru David Hood had this to say about Wall when he was selected as an explanation:
Wall is available at pick 35 because of a couple of arm injuries, one that has led him to 2nd base, where he's likely to stay career-wise, with a fallback of centerfield (with minus arm) if need be, but not as likely.