The San Diego Padres went on the offensive in the 2019 MLB Draft, choosing the blazingly fast CJ Abrams with their sole first round pick.
MLB experts had projected that the Friars would pick Abrams, described as “the fastest player in the Draft.” He also has an arm speed of up to 91 miles an hour, which would give San Diego some excellent defensive firepower.
At the plate, the Georgia native hit .431 in his senior season at Blessed Trinity High School.
Abrams is the first non-pitcher drafted by San Diego Padres general manager A.