San Francisco Giants: Missed superstars in previous MLB Drafts
Oct 28, 2015; Kansas City, MO, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom throws a pitch against the Kansas City Royals in the first inning in game two of the 2015 World Series at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Goldman/Pool Photo via USA TODAY Sports
This year’s draft was highlighted by both Bryce Harper who was drafted at just 17-years-old and Manny Machado, drafted at 18-years-old. As the years continue to go by, it hurts more and more knowing the Giants could have two of the young studly Mets pitchers that let them to the 2015 World Series. Again, it is part of the game, but imagine a Bumgarner, Jacob deGrom, and Noah Syndergaard rotation.
As for San Francisco, it is still early to label anybody as busts, as they drafted Jarrett Parker out of Virginia, Adam Duvall who was used in the trade for Marlon Byrd, and the manager’s son, Brett Bochy.
Players Passed On:
RHP Noah Syndergaard (1st Round supplemental–38th)
3B Nick Castellanos (1st Round supplemental–44th)
2B Jedd Gyorko (2nd Round–59th)
RHP Drew Smyly (2nd Round–68th)
SS Andrelton Simmons (2nd Round–70th)
3B/1B Mark Canha (7th Round–227th)
RHP Jacob deGrom (9th Round–272nd)
OF Joc Pederson (11th Round–352nd)
*3B Kris Bryant (18th Round–546th)
OF Adam Eaton (19th Round–571st)
C/DH Evan Gattis (23rd Round–704th)
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