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Results from the second round of the 2018 MLB Draft:
44. Tigers Parker Meadows, OF, Grayson, Georgia: Brother of Austin Meadows and could become a similar player, although not as mature or polished at the same age as his brother was; had late helium, perhaps not coincidentally at the same time his brother started ripping major league pitching, Clemson commit.
45. Giants Sean Hjelle, RHP, University of Kentucky: full profile here.
46. White Sox Steele Walker, OF, University of Oklahoma. full profile here.
47. Reds Lyon Richardson, RHP, Jensen Beach, Florida: University of Florida recruit; super-athletic with fresh arm, fastball around 90 but has considerable developmental potential.
48. Mets Simeon Woods-Richardson, RHP, Sugarland, Texas: University of Texas recruit; stuff inconsistent but he has good size at 6-4, 210, and has been up to 93 MPH while flashing a curve; Mets know something about helping physical right-handers from Texas develop their secondaries.
49. Braves Greyson Jenista, OF, Wichita State full profile here.
50. Athletics Jameson Hannah, OF, Dallas Baptist full profile here.
51. Pirates Braxton Ashcraft, RHP, Robinson, Texas: Baylor recruit; athletic with projectability and high upside, inconsistent but the Pirates love working with this type of arm.
52. Blue Jays Griffin Conine, OF, Duke University: Son of Jeff Conine; hit .277/.402/.585 with 15 homers, 37 walks, 61 strikeouts in 195 at-bats; will sell out for power too much at times but when he’s properly locked in he can truly mash
53. Marlins Osiris Johnson, SS, Alameda, California Cousin of Jimmy Rollins, very athletic; Cal State Fullerton recruit; erratic but has a chance to stick at shortstop while providing above-average offense if it all comes together.
54. Mariners Joshua Stowers, OF, University of Louisville: Solid college bat hit .343/.471/.564 on the season, stole 33 bases, drew 45 walks, intriguing leadoff potential.
55. Rangers Owen White, RHP, China Grove, North Carolina
56. Rays Tyler Frank, SS, Florida Atlantic University
57. Angels Jeremiah Jackson, SS, Mobile, Alabama
58. Royals Jonathan Bowlan, RHP, University of Memphis
59. Twins Ryan Jeffers, C, UNC-Wilmington
60. Brewers Joe Gray, OF, Hattesburg, Mississippi
61. Yankees Josh Breaux, C, McClellan Community College
62. Cubs Brennen Davis, OF, Chandler, Arizona
63. Diamondbacks Alek Thomas, OF, Chicago, Illinois
64. Red Sox Nick Decker, OF, Tabernacle, New Jersey
65. Nationals Tim Cate, LHP, University of Connecticut
66. Astros Jayson Schroeder, OF, Kirkland, Washington
67. Indians Nick Sandlin, RHP, Southern Mississippi
68. Dodgers Michael Grove, RHP, University of West Virginia
COMPETITIVE BALANCE ROUND B
69. Marlins Will Banfield, C, Snellville, Georgia
70. Athletics Jeremy Eierman, SS, Missouri State University Profile here
71. Rays Tanner Dodson, RHP, University of California
72. Reds Josiah Gray, RHP, Le Moyne College profile here
73. Brewers Micah Bello, OF, Hilo, Hawaii
74. Padres (from Twins in Phil Hughes trade) Grant Little, OF, Texas Tech
SUPPLEMENTAL ROUND B
75. Cardinals (compensation for losing Lance Lynn) Luken Baker, 1B, TCU
76. Rockies (compensation for losing Greg Holland): Mitchell Kilkenny, RHP, Texas A&M
77. Cubs (compensation for losing Wade Davis) Cole Roederer, OF, Santa Clarita, CA
78. Cubs (compensation for losing Jake Arrieta) Paul Richan, RHP, University of San Diego
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