With the 22nd pick in the 2019 MLB amateur draft, the Tampa Bay Rays selected Greg Jones, a switch-hitting shortstop from UNC Wilmington.
The sophomore has shot up draft boards thanks largely to his 80-grade speed. Unlike many prospects who rely on their quickness, Jones has shown a penchant for getting on base in recent months with a more advanced plate approach and decent contact.
Bio
Age: 21
Position: SS
Height/Weight: 6-foot-2, 175 lbs
Bats/Throws: S/R
School: UNC Wilmington
Pick value (No. 22): $3,027,000
MLB.com money quote: "Jones has true top-of-the-scale speed and base-stealing acumen. He creates havoc when he gets on base and is doing a better job of doing so in 2019, making more consistent contact while posting one of the higher walk rates in NCAA Division I."
2019 stats (as of June 3)
| GP | AVG | OPS | HR | BB/K | SB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63 | .341 | 1.034 | 5 | 55/44 | 42 |
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