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2015 MLB Draft: How Zach Hoffpauir’s Departure Will Hurt the Cardinal

The Arizona Diamondbacks drafted Stanford safety Zach Hoffpauir in the 22nd round of the MLB Draft last week and signed him Tuesday. His departure will impact the Stanford defense.

After losing Wayne Lyons, Alex Carter, and Jordan Richards this offseason, it's hard to think it could get worse for the Cardinal secondary. But when the Arizona Diamondbacks plucked safety Zach Hoffpauir out of the unit by selecting him in the 22nd round of the MLB Draft last week and signing him Tuesday, it just did.

The Diamondbacks signed 22nd round pick Zach Hoffpauir for $100k.