MLB Draft: Top 10 Corner Infielders

First basemen and third basemen make only rare appearances in the first round of the many mock drafts that have been published leading up to the Major League Baseball draft set for June 6.

Dominic Smith of Serra (Gardena, Calif.) appears to be the only consensus first round pick among draft pundits as his overall athletic ability and pure hitting ability make him to tough to pass up in the first round.

After Smith, however, very few high school corner infielders find their way into the first round. Only a couple, Cavan Biggio of St. Thomas Catholic and Travis Demeritte of Winder-Barrow, are even mentioned near the end of the first round.

Yet while prep corner infielders are not a prized commodity in the first round, many are expected to go someone in the top fie rounds. Here's a look at 10 of the top candidates.

Dominic Smith, Serra (Gardena, Calif.)
Smith has a number of options when it comes to the position he will play at the next level. Currently a first baseman, Smith is more than capable of playing in the outfield thanks to his athletic ability and a very strong arm. He could also see time on the mound since he possesses a 93 mph fast ball. However his offensive production will likely keep him in the field. Described as one of the top pure hitters in the draft, Smith has shown that ability this year for Serra as he is batting .482 with 30 RBI, five doubles, three triples and six home runs. Most mock drafts have Smith going somewhere in the middle of the first round.

Cavan Biggio, St. Thomas Catholic (Houston, Texas)
The son of former MLB all-star Craig Biggio, Cavan could play second base at the next level, but is also a possible third baseman. Biggio's stock has risen considerably since last year. He had an outstanding tour with Team USA 18U during the summer and had another strong year at the high school level with a .407 batting average, 33 RBI, eight doubles, three triples and seven home runs. More than likely a compensatory round pick, Biggio could sneak into the bottom of the first round.

Travis Demeritte, Winder-Barrow (Winder, Ga.)
Demeritte has appeared as a first round pick in several mock drafts, but he will likely end up going somewhere in round 2-5. He is considered the top third baseman at the prep level and he possesses a strong arm and good range to go with power at the plate. He batted .404 this season with 37 RBI, seven doubles and 12 home runs. He also pitched and was 8-1 with a 0.69 ERA and 94 strikeouts in 50.2 innings pitched.

Drew Ward, Leedey (Leedey, Okla.)
Re-classified as a senior, Ward was previously regarded as the top player in the Class of 2014. Playing against mostly small school competition, Leedey has dominated, batting .556 with 40 RBI, 55 runs scored, seven doubles, three triples and nine home runs. He also drew 56 walks during his senior season as few teams decided to pitch to Ward. A shortstop in high school, Ward has a strong enough arm to play third, but he could end up at first base, according to some reports.

Zack Collins, American Heritage (Plantation, Fla.)
Although a cather for the Patriots, scouts project Collins as a first baseman at the next level. He has enough power to be a middle of the order type of hitter thanks to his bat speed. He batted .394 with 33 RBI, eight doubles and five home runs for the Patriots this year. Seen as a first rounder on a few mock drafts a few months ago, Collins is now seen more as a second or third round selection.

Ryan McMahon, Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.)
At one time considered the second best player on the Monarch team behind All-American catcher Jeremy Martinez, McMahon has elevated his status with a strong high school season. He was the defensive MVP of the National High School Invitational and then earned MVP honors at the Boras Classic with a strong offensive performance. He batted .420 with 32 RBI, nine doubles and four home runs on the season.

Garrett Williams, Calvary Baptist Academy (Shreveport, La.)
A top left-handed pitching prospect, Williams could also land with a team as a first baseman. He batted .489 with 36 RBI, five doubles, four triples and six home runs this year. It wouldn't be a surprise, however, if Williams stays on the mound. He posted 1.46 ERA with 81 strikeouts in 48 innings this year.

Ryan Tellez, Elk Grove (Elk Grove, Calif.)
Considered one of the top power hitters in California, Tellez is batting .456 with 38 RBI, 14 doubles and seven home runs for the playoff bound Thundering Herd. At 6-foot-5, 225-pounds, Tellez has a powerful frame with a smooth swing. Likely to go somewhere in the first five rounds.

Nick Longhi, Venice (Venice, Fla.)
Longhi has helped Venice rank among the top teams in the country this year. Versatile enough to also pitch and play in the outfield, Longhi is a strong defender at first base and possesses a strong arm. Also reportedly has enough power to hit to each field. Will likely go somewhere in the first 10 rounds.

Kevin Franklin, Gahr (Cerritos, Calif.)
A third baseman in high school, Franklin would eventually move to the outfield, according to some scouting reports. He has enough power to land somewhere in the top 10 rounds. He batted .462 with 33 RBI, 10 doubles and eight home runs for Gahr this year.