While the Minnesota Twins had the #1 overall selection this last June, they also drafted a number of other players, and it’s always good to look back to see how players performed in their first exposure to professional baseball.
Day 1 Draft Picks
The pick of Lewis surprised many, but he’s ended up being reviewed very highly by scouts. As the draft broke down, Lewis did not really receive a massive “discount” compared to other draft picks around them, however, they were able to spin some savings on their first few picks into plenty of draft bargains down the line, especially on day 2 and 3.