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Rays tap ‘top echelon” speed by selecting UNC-Wilmington shortstop Greg Jones with first-round pick

Tampa Bay has long admired Jones’ athleticism, take him with 22nd overall selection.

North Carolina Wilmington's Greg Jones (2) fields a ground ball during an NCAA college baseball game, Friday, April 26, 2019, in Durham, N.C. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)

North Carolina Wilmington's Greg Jones (2) fields a ground ball during an NCAA college baseball game, Friday, April 26, 2019, in Durham, N.C. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)

ST. PETERSBURG -- In selecting a player regarded as the fastest college prospect available in this year’s first-year player draft, the Rays don’t want to limit UNC-Wilmington shortstop Greg Jones’ potential by projecting him to play a certain position.