Nick Madrigal is a college middle infielder for Oregon State who might have the best hit tool in the entire draft. He's small at just 5'7", 160 lbs but is strong and athletic with a high baseball IQ and has displayed leadership skills from an early age. He is a ballfield rat with a high intensity level.
On Video, he has a high leg kick but his stature gives him a naturally short path to the ball. His Frame looks like it could easily carry an additional 15-20 lbs of muscle so there may be some power upside. He's reportedly a fast, smart runner with excellent range on the field. The only minus is arm strength which is probably not enough to play on the left side of the IF at higher levels. The bat should play at 2B, though. Here is his stat line from 2017:
.380/.449/.532, 20 2B, 2 3B, 4 HR, 16 SB, 27 BB, 16 K, 237 AB.
Notice the reversed K/BB. Think of him as a right-handed version of Joe Panik.
One more interesting tidbit: He is apparently a wizard bat handler who, when battling a hand injury reached base 4 times against Yale on bunts!
Although he could be a terrific value in the middle of the first round, I would be disappointed to see the Giants spend a #2 overall on him.
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DrB's 2018 Draft Board:
1. Jarred Kelenic, OF, HS.
2. Nander De Sedas, SS, HS.
3. Kumar Rocker, RHP, HS.
4. Ethan Hankins, RHP, HS.
5. Brady Singer, RHP, College(Florida).
6. Nick Madrigal, 2B, College(Oregon St).
7. Brice Turang, SS, HS.
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