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MLB Draft 2015: Marlins land 1st round potential with 8th round pick

The 18 year old prep RHP Christopher Paddack may have been drafted by the Miami Marlins in the 8th round of Tuesday's MLB draft, but his intangibles have scouts thinking he has the promise of a 1st rounder.

Round 8: 236th Overall RHP, Christopher Paddack, Cedar Park HS, TX

En route to being named the Cedar Park Baseball Player of the Year, Chris Paddack tore it up on the mound his senior season. Standing at 6’5" 215 lbs. Paddack recorded an 11-0 record with a 0.46 ERA, striking out 134 in 75.1 innings - pitching in just 12 appearances.