The MLB 2015 First-Year Player Draft is approaching (June 8) and because of the San Diego Padres busy off-season, the Padres won’t be making a selection until the 51st pick, in the second round.
Our friend Corey Brock breaks down what it was like for the Padres’ scouting director, Mark Conner, to watch the Padres give up their first round picks to acquire James Shields and Craig Kimbrel. I’m sure Conner was excited to make his stamp on the Padres with this years draft, but if the choice is between two “maybe-someday they’ll be good, we’ll see” players and two prove All-Stars, it’s an easy decision.