With the No. 22 pick in the draft, the Rays selected shortstop Greg Jones from UNC Wilmington.
College hitters are typically viewed as safer picks with less upside. That is not Jones.
He’s a draft-eligible sophomore who has greatly improved this season. He has game-changing speed and is one of the NCAA leaders in steals. He’s been making more contact this season with a reduced strikeout rate and increased walk rate.
He’s hit for some more power this season too, but reports are mixed on whether he has average power potential or below.