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High School Pitchers: Draft History Reveals Missed Opportunities

7/9/2025

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In the past quarter-century, high school right-handed pitchers have seldom made waves in Draft conversations. Notably, the Rays opted for Josh Hamilton over Josh Beckett in 1999, and in 2017, the Twins passed on Hunter Greene, favoring Royce Lewis instead, despite their scouts' enthusiasm.

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In the past quarter-century, high school right-handed pitchers have seldom made waves in Draft conversations. Notably, the Rays opted for Josh Hamilton over Josh Beckett in 1999, and in 2017, the Twins passed on Hunter Greene, favoring Royce Lewis instead, despite their scouts' enthusiasm.