With the 2017 MLB draft now in the rear view mirror, it is time to summarize what the Padres achieved with their 40 rounds worth of picks.
The following are the highlights of the second and third day of the draft, with some notes on some of the players drafted and some of the thought processes involved in drafting for a rebuilding organization.
This year the Friars went heavy with prep athletes and pitchers. Pitchers were selected with 12 of their first 17 picks and they finished with 20 pitchers overall as opposed to 5 catchers, 8 infielders and 8 outfielders selected.