2018 Major League Draft: Corner Infielders

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The corner infield spots aren't necessarily the first players to come off the board in the Major League Baseball draft, but this year's group at least appears to have some depth.

There might only be one high school corner infielder chosen in the first round with Triston Casas being the likely candidate. However, there is a strong group of first basemen and third basemen who are all very similar in ability and could go somewhere on the first day of the draft.

The Michigan prospect definitely passes the eye test. At 6-foot-4 and 215 pounds, Malcolm looks the part of a power-hitting first baseman. He hasn't disappointed during his senior year, batting .421 with 16 doubles and six home runs. He is also solid defensively thanks to his overall athletic ability.

Draft forecast: Could go somewhere in first round.

Lavigne could be one of the highest drafted players from New Hampshire. He is a definite first-base candidate and has the size (6-4, 230) to be a solid power hitter. Not seen as a high-average player, but he hit .639 his senior year with five doubles and seven home runs.

Draft forecast: Round two to round five.

Very athletic for a first-base prospect as he could also be placed in the outfield. Has good speed and hits for power. At 6-4 and 200 pounds, he has room to fill out and add even more power.

Draft forecast: Round three to five.

One of the older high school prospects at nearly 19 and a half years old, Harmon is one of the bigger first base prospects at 6-4, 230 pounds. Although not among the quicker prospects, he is athletic and a stronger defender with a good arm. Also one of the top power hitters with nine home runs, 12 doubles and a .379 batting average this year.

Draft forecast: Fourth to sixth rounds.

A potential first baseman, Tiburcio could also get consideration as a pitcher. Has shown good power this year with eight home runs and eight doubles and a .412 batting average.

Draft forecast: Rounds five through 10.

Teams have options with Casas as he has the ability to play third base, but he would also be a strong defensive presence at first base. He also ranks as one of the top high school power hitters as he belted seven home runs and was the leading home run hitter for Team USA 18U last summer.

Draft forecast: Middle of first round.

Although perhaps not as quick as some of the other top third base candidates, Northcut might have the best arm as he throws over 90 mph. He is also a power hitter with 10 doubles and three home runs with a .374 batting average.

Draft forecast: Second to third rounds.

Quickness and good hands make Bush a defensive presence at third base. While he hasn't shown great power at the plate this year, he is seen as a productive hitter at the next level. He is batting .354 with six doubles and three home runs this year.

Draft forecast: Third to fifth rounds.

A third base or shortstop candidate, Howlett is likely better equipped to play the corner. He hit .377 this year, but he can also hit for power as he has six home runs.

Draft forecast: Third to fifth round.

Will start out as a third base prospect, but he could move to the middle infield. His best asset is his hitting as he belted nine home runs this year while hitting .443.

Draft forecast: Round three.