In total, the Angels signed 28 of their 40 draft picks (compared to 35 out of 40 in 2016 and 39 out of 40 in 2015). That 70% signing rate was the worst the Angels have seen since they only signed 52% in the 209 draft. Eppler and team went young in the draft and when you go young, you run the risk of picks holding out for money money and a higher pick order in a future draft.
Top 10 picks:
- Jo Adell, 18, OF - Adell didn’t play a single inning in the field for his first pro season and spent the entirety in the DH role.