Rangers draft 'elite' high school standout Fien at No. 12
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One of five top 10 players to commit to the Longhorns in the last 10 years, Gavin Fien is headed off the the minors in hopes of making a big league roster. Drafted No. 12 to the Texas Rangers, Fien is an extremely talented infielder with size.
In a draft class packed with high school shortstops, the Texas Rangers veered off their recent history of preferring college players to dip into that deep reservoir of talent. With the 12th overall pick in the MLB draft,
Fien’s official MLB scouting report praises his strength and bat speed, though it also notes he could eventually play first or the corner outfield. Luckily, the Red Sox have a Triston Casas-sized hole at first base, and their outfield could look significantly different when Fien is ready for the majors.