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Phillies load up on college players early in draft

The Phillies started Tuesday where they left off Monday by acquiring college talent that could reach the majors around the same time as the prospects who are already playing at the top of their minor-league system.

The Phillies used their third-round pick in the Major League Baseball draft on Cal State Fullerton righthander Connor Seabold and drafted University of Houston third baseman Jake Scheiner in the fourth round.

The team used its first four picks on college players for just the second time since 1993. Seabold and Scheiner joined Virginia outfielder Adam Haseley and Cal Poly righthander Spencer Howard, who were drafted Monday.