With the fifth pick in the 2018 MLB amateur draft, the Cincinnati Reds selected Florida third baseman Jonathan India.
The Coral Springs, Fla., native broke out this year as a junior with the Gators after previously being selected in the 26th round out of high school by the Milwaukee Brewers.
Bio
Age: 21
Position: 3B
Height/weight: 6-foot-1, 185 pounds
Bats/Throws: R/R
School: Florida
Player comp: Josh Donaldson/Alex Bregman
Pick value: $5,946,400
MLB prospect rank: 8
MLB.com money quote: "India has been perhaps the best all-around college hitter this spring, showing the ability to impact the game in a number of ways. He has an advanced approach at the plate, showing excellent plate discipline and the ability to hit for average that should translate."
Scouting grades
| Hit | Power | Run | Arm | Field | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 | 50 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 |
2018 stats
| AB | AVG | OPS | HR | BB/K | SB (SB%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 188 | .362 | 1.225 | 17 | 47/47 | 11 (84.6%) |
Take a look ...
Another 3B comes off the board in Jonathan India! Our 3B @mikelowell25 breaks down the @Reds' pick. #MLBDraft pic.twitter.com/XCfcNE2FWG
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) June 4, 2018
(Grades courtesy: MLB Pipeline)
