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Draft-Day Update:
June 4, 2018
30-24, 1 GB
--The Chicago White Sox selected C Shea Langeliers from Baylor with the 1st overall pick. Considered the best catching prospect since Buster Posey, Langeliers is a well rounded player that does everything well. He shouldn't spend too much time toiling in the minors, and he's a good bet to be a perennial All-Star catcher.
Atlanta's Picks:
1st round, 9th overall: OF Jasiah Dixon- Dixon is a premiere athlete from the prep ranks in Southern California. He possesses elite speed and outfield range and is a good bet to stay in center. His plate discipline could use some work, but he's got a good feel for hitting and 20+ homer upside.
3rd round, 76th overall: RHP Kendall Williams- This talented righty from a Mississippi high school will be difficult to sign. He's 6'6" and throws with a good downhill plane, generating velocity in the low to mid 90's. He's got a solid 4 pitch mix.
4th round, 106th overall: RHP Dutch Landis- Another solid prep righty. He's got well above-average control of his low 90's fastball and a Bugs Bunny changeup.
Transactions:
5/30- Promoted Mike Soroka to the bigs, sent down Daniel Winkler
6/1- Demoted Austin Riley to AAA, recalled Johan Camargo
6/2- DFA'd Chase Whitley and activated A.J. Minter from the DL
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