Fish Stripes analysis on the entire 2018 Marlins draft class will be updated during and after the draft.
The Marlins were busy on Tuesday afternoon, selecting eight amateur players in the MLB draft. After focusing entirely on prep position players during Day 1, they finally pivoted toward more experienced prospects:
- OF Tristan Pompey (third round, No. 89 overall)
University of Kentucky
$642,600 slot value
The younger brother of Blue Jays outfielder Dalton Pompey, Tristan is more advanced and more physical than his sibling at the same stage of their careers.