Jun 07 7:52p by Jeff Sullivan
With the eighth overall pick, the Astros have selected:
Delino DeShields Jr., CF, Woodward Academy (GA)
As you can imagine, given the name, Delino's athletic. He might be the fastest runner in the draft, and with his range, he's a good bet to stick in center for a good long time. The problem? He's 5'8, and his offensive upside is limited. He's probably never going to hit for much power, which puts pressure on him to continue developing his contact and eye. Without the power, he'll be hard-pressed to become a star, but the tools are there for him to turn into a very good regular.
Read more at The Crawfish Boxes.
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2010 MLB Draft, Day One, Pick 8: Delino DeShields Jr. (CF, Astros)
Jun 7
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