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By Liz AlperPhoto: Cole Carrigg was drafted 65th overall in Competitve Balance Round B by the Colorado Rockies. Photo courtesy goaztecs.com
July 9, 2023 (Seattle) - The MLB first year player draft is upon us finally and the Padres are looking to recruit some fresh faces. Click the cut to see who they chose for their only pick of the day and keep an eye out for any East County high school or college kids going pro.
ROUND 1, 25TH OVERALL
DILLON HEAD, CF, HOMEWOOD-FLOSSMOOR HS (Flossmoor, IL. Photo right via mlb.com screensho)The 18-year-old southpaw outfielder from the Chicago area has power, athleticism and bat control, often compared to Curtis Granderson. He’s not big, topping out at 6’0”, 180 lbs., but has lots of bat speed and can drive the ball to right field. He’s projected to hit 12-15 homers per year. Committed to Clemson.
SDSU MENTION: COLE CARRIGG, C, COMPETITIVE BALANCE ROUND B, 65TH OVERALL TO THE COLORADO ROCKIES
The Rockies continue their penchant for drafting SDSU players. An outfielder at State, Cole elected to catch at the MLB Draft Combine and it paid off. But he can play all over the field, particularly at outfield, shortstop and catcher.
UP NEXT
Day two of the draft continues tomorrow at 11 a.m. with rounds 3-10.
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