The Marlins made a point to acquire athletic players that could play key positions in last week’s MLB draft.
But could they have already found a valuable piece for their outfield even before their first draft under new leadership?
Brian Miller, a Competitive Balance Round A selection taken by the Marlins 36th overall in last year’s draft, certainly fits the profile for the prototype player the Marlins are looking for these days, and is having one of the most consistent seasons of any of the club’s prospects.
Miller, a 22-year old center fielder out of the University of North Carolina, has hit .