Prior to this year’s MLB Draft, plenty of analysts talked about how teams with supplemental first round picks would be able to target first round-caliber players who slipped because of bonus demands. The Tampa Bay Rays only had one first rounder, so they were not among the teams mentioned. However, they followed the exact same strategy, and as of today, we can say that it was a stroke of brilliance. Anything can happen once players turn pro, but all you can ask for is the best possible group of players that you can get given your draft position. The Rays did their best to reach that ideal.
Tampa Bay Rays: Chris Betts Takes Draft Class To Next Level
