When the Rays picked Brendan McKay fourth overall in the 2017 MLB Draft, they were fascinated by the idea of making a two-for-one selection for a player with Shohei Ohtani-like intrigue.
With his versatility, McKay has a similar skillset to Ohtani, the Japanese pitching and hitting sensation who signed with the Angels in December.
A former standout pitcher and first baseman from the University of Louisville, McKay has the potential to impact the big leagues with his arm and his bat. He excels at both. So much so that on Friday, MLB Pipeline ranked the 22-year-old as the No.