The Diamondbacks go with a HS 3B in Joey Rose with their 5th round pick. Rose is a player who hate late-rise who can flat out hit. He is committed to play at Oklahoma State University, so he may be a more difficult player to sign although the last two picks suggest that they can give him above slot type money. He played shortstop in high school, but projects to play at 3B at the pro level.
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