High school catchers could dominate the first three rounds of the 2014 Major League Baseball Draft, which is set to get underway on June 5.
At least one high school catcher, Alex Jackson of Rancho Bernardo (San Diego), figures to go among the top five picks in the draft, but there are about five other prep catchers who could be gone by the end of the second day.
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Top 10 High School Catchers in the 2014 MLB Draft
10. Drew Lugbauer, Arlington (LaGrangeville, N.Y.)
Drew Lugbauer, Arlington
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Lugbauer has been a heavy hitter this year for Arlington after earning league MVP honors as a junior. He is batting .424 (28-for-66) with 26 runs, 23 RBIs, eight doubles, a triple and eight home runs.
What the scouts say: Scouts like the pop in his bat. He has also shown the ability to play strong defense behind the plate.
Where he will go: Should go in the top 10 rounds.
