Astros grab RHP Whitley at 17
The Houston Astros didn't go far to take right-handed pitcher Forrest Whitley (Alamo Heights H.S., San Antonio, Texas) with the 17th overall pick. The 6-foot-7 pitcher was 9-1 with a 0.31 ERA and 126 strikeouts in 68 innings in 2016.
Angels draft catcher Thaiss at 16
The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim drafted catcher Matt Thaiss (Virginia) with the 16th overall pick. He hit .375 with 10 home runs in 232 at bats in 2016 for Virginia.
Twins take OF Kirilloff at 15
With the 15th pick, the Minnesota Twins took power-hitting outfielder Alex Kirilloff (Plum H.