Philadelphia Phillies Select Outfielder, Mickey Moniak Number One Overall in 2016 MLB Draft!
The Philadelphia Phillies, selected Outfielder, Mickey Moniak from La Costa Canyon, High School in San Diego, CA.
Micky Moniak (OF), Thew Newest Philadelphia Phillies taken Number one Overall in 2016 MLB Draft!
Let's do this. #MLBDraft pic.twitter.com/SPjndzLfs9
— Phillies (@Phillies) June 9, 2016
With the 1st pick in #MLBDraft, @Phillies select OF Mickey Moniak!
— MLB Draft (@MLBDraft) June 9, 2016
Get to know Mickey: https://t.co/Yy3OG8fcle pic.twitter.com/hvvNRE65XN
TFW you're the #1 pick in the #MLBDraft. ? pic.twitter.com/EghLtLHA9J
— Phillies (@Phillies) June 9, 2016
It's official: Phillies select Mickey Moniak.
— Todd Zolecki (@ToddZolecki) June 9, 2016
Quick story on Phillies' making Mickey Moniak No. 1 pick. "Good pick," rival evaluator says https://t.co/rZWnNhutSq
— Jim Salisbury (@JSalisburyCSN) June 9, 2016
The Philadelphia Phillies select HS OF Mickey Moniak with the No. 1 overall pick in the #MLBDraft
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) June 9, 2016
(via @sdut) pic.twitter.com/GmNlWvAUlz
Welcome to the phamily, @MickeyMoniak! pic.twitter.com/CnormIA8b1
— Phillies (@Phillies) June 9, 2016
With the first overall pick in the 2016 #MLBDraft, the Philadelphia Phillies select OF Mickey Moniak. pic.twitter.com/nTEBXPwiQR
— Phillies (@Phillies) June 9, 2016
More on the newest Philadelphia Phillies, Mickey Moniak click here to view his profile. Micky was the 2016 California Gatorade State Baseball Player of the year. He plays like a young Steve Finley and comparisons to Christian Yelich.
My thoughts are it's a wait and see with this kid as it would be with any other player taken number one overall. Mickey doesn't have the power yet but he is a very good hitter that makes contact and he has very good speed. The guy hit .476 this past season as a senior in high school, his power started to show later on in the season, he also had double digits in triples with 12. He probably could hit anywhere from leading off to hitting fifth, he is that good of hitter. As far as the power goes he will develop that with time. We probably won't see this guy for at least a few seasons unless he just blooms faster than expected. I estimate 2020-2022 is when he comes up to the big leagues hopefully sooner. The sooner he comes up the better because that means he is developing in the minors really well and the Phillies made the right decision in drafting him number one overall.
Finally, there will be high exceptions for him as there is for any number one overall pick and hopefully he lives up to them and the Philies don't rush him up because he's the number one pick. The Phillies need to make sure the kid is ready before being him up, they need to put good coaches around him. The kid loves the game of baseball and that's only a good thing. Phillies fans should be excited about this kid, I think he will be a fan favorite from the get go. I'm looking forward to watching him develop and becoming a very good baseball player. Will he be the real deal? Who knows! I'm excited about the future and hopefully Mickey is part of it for years to come and beyond.
Final Note: Mickey has already made a commitment to UCLA before the draft but since he was picked number one overall I would expect him to sign with the Phillies and start his Pro baseball career. From what I got from the interview it seems like he will for sure sign with them. It's something to keep an eye on. I would be surprised if he want to UCLA.
Welcome to Philly Micky Moniak!
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