Surprising Miami Marlins draft analysis Part 1

The Miami Marlins started the MLB Draft in an unusual way. I hope that The Fish learned from history, but at this point it might be best to wait for top prospect lists and farm rankings to make it clear to us. The Fish are heading into the second half with more questions than answers and the status of the farm might just be the top topic. For now though, who was drafted? You can also take a look at each prospect as well.

Analyzing the Miami Marlins draft performance.

I've already covered the first round pick OF PJ Morlando? How about the rest now? We can start with #56 pick SS Carter Johnson. An 18 year old with power, he does have issues with off-speed pitches and could still improve. To his credit, he already looks advanced with the bat. The #70 pick has been RHP Aiden May. May has a fastball and slider combo, but a two-pitch mix may not lead to rotation work in the Majors. I'm still intrigued by his 97 mph fastball.

At #92, The Fish took 21 year old 3B Gage Miller. He has good contact skills, but not yet much power. He's another player that scouts believe has 20 homer upside. All prospects won't make it of course, but anyone can be a surprise star. Something makes me wonder about Miller's potential.

Are you ready for pick #122?! That would be OF Fenwick Trimble. He's highly praised on his JMU page. He has good plate discipline it seems, but obviously it very much remains to be seen if it will translate at the Major League level. At #155 is RHP Grant Shepardson. The 6'1 18 year old is mostly undeveloped, but we will see if The Fish can ultimately get the best out of him.

#184 is SS Peyton Green. The 21 year old from Georgia State has interesting raw power and will be interesting to watch as he further matures. What do you think of these picks? Anyone that you see as more promising than the others? Stay tuned for part 2.