The Tampa Bay Rays with the fourth overall pick in the draft surprisingly were able to select Brendan McKay, a two-way player from the University of Louisville. McKay is southpaw pitcher/first baseman who excels not only from the mound, put at the plate as well.
In addition to McKay, with the No. 31 overall pick (Competitive Balance Pick) the Rays selected right-handed pitcher Drew Rasmussen from Oregon State and coming in the second round with the 40th overall pick, was right-hander Michael Mercado from Westview High School in California.
This selection for the Rays is a steal as McKay was originally considered as being the No.