I think it's safe to assume that Rendon goes to Pittsburgh anyway. It would be like Pardes fans assuming that the Nats and Ms would pass on Stras and Ackley. Interesting to think about, but not to think about too seriously (BTW, they ended up with Donovan Tate, who was named the #6 prospect in the AZ Rookie League -- behind the #1 prospect, Guillermo Pimentel (and Pimentel is a whole 'nother topic that we haven't touched on enough -- http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=piment002gui)).
I was very impressed with and surprised by Springer's speed, but he really seems like a stretch to me as the #2 pick in the draft ... as a RH hitter with less-than-Poythress power heading to Safeco ... as a guy who struck out 70 times in 64 games against a Big East (not the very top level) schedule.
Actually, if you want a leadoff-y kind of guy, I looooove Jackie Bradley Jr. of South Carolina. He's a small guy with surprising power; Springer a big guy with surprising speed. Bradley led his team to the national championship and oozes quiet leadership.
Springer RH, Big East -- 243 AB, .337/.491/.658, 16 dbl, 4 tpl, 18 HR, 60 BB, 70 K
Bradley, LH, SEC -- 242 AB, .368/.473/.587, 12 dbl, 1 tpl, 13 HR, 41 BB, 37 K
I'm not sure I'd use the #2 pick on either of them, though. I understand being wary of pitchers, but the top ones are very good this year.
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