Giants select Southern Nevada right-hander Phil Bickford with the 18th pick overall
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The San Francisco Giants selected Southern Nevada right-hander Phil Bickford with the 18th pick overall in the 2015 MLB Draft.
Bickford was selected 10th overall in the 2013 draft by the Toronto Blue Jays, but opted not to sign and transferred from Cal State Fullerton to the College of Southern Nevada in order to be eligible for this year's draft.
Bio
Position: RHP
School: JC of Southern Nevada
Height/Weight: 6-4, 200 pounds
Age: 19
Bats: Right; Throws: Right
Stats
| IP (G-GS) | ERA | K/9 | HR/9 | OPP AVG. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86 2/3 (16-16) | 1.45 | 17.24 | 0.41 | .147 |
Overview
With a 98-mph fastball and a strong slider, it's uncertain whether Bickford's future lies as an ace or in the bullpen, with his change-up and curveball not quite at the same level as his other two pitches. The pitcher impressed in the Cape Cod League last summer, striking out 42 batters in 27 2/3 innings.