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Scouting report for Rays first round pick SS Greg Jones

With the 22nd overall pick of the 2019 draft, the Rays have selected UNC-Wilmington SS Greg Jones, a switch-hitting, athletic defender who may project more as a center fielder.

MLB Network labeled Jones with 80-speed, something Jim Callis agreed with, calling him the fastest college prospect in the draft.

The Ryas didn’t use as direct of words, but agreed with the sentiment: Jones has speed.

Rob Metzler, #Rays director of amateur scouting, on No. 22 selection SS Greg Jones: “He’s a top of the scale runner. Greg Jones is an excellent athlete.