On day two of the 2017 MLB Draft, rounds 3-10, the Angels selected eight players in as many picks. With four prep and six collegiate players drafted, the Angels have the 10th pick in rounds 11-40.
With their third round pick, 85th overall, the Angels drafted centerfielder Jacob Pearson from West Monroe High School in West Monroe, LA. At only 19 years old, the Louisiana Gatorade Player of Year looks to learn from one of the best outfielders in the game, Mike Trout.
Day two of the draft saw the Angels focused on young pitching.