Last year, the Boston Red Sox shocked the draft world selecting Archbishop Mitty second baseman Nick Yorke with the 17th pick in the 2020 MLB Draft. Revered for his bat-to-ball skills and potential to hit at the next level, Yorke certainly had his fans in scouting circles. But most tabbed Yorke a potential third round value. Baseball America ranked him the 96th-best prospect available.
Yorke lacked consensus arm strength and many scouts had doubts on the power projection. Being labeled a future second baseman as a high school draft pick usually won’t get you pick in the first round.