2008 Draft Recap: Day One

The 2008 MLB Draft began yesterday afternoon with the Tampa Bay Rays taking shortstop Tim Beckham with the #1 Overall Pick, perhaps the last time the Rays will be in that position for a long time. The Phillies were busy with nine picks in the first six rounds. Here are a few thoughts:In a draft that was deep on corner infielders and catcher prospects, as well as college players, the Phillies weren't afraid to be different. Their first four picks and six of their first seven, were high school players. The Phillies first three picks were high school players projected as outfielders. The Phillies chose:Round: 1. Anthony Hewitt (SS/OF) - Salisbury, High School1A. Zach Collier (OF) - Chino Hills High School2. Anthony Grose (OF) - Bellflower High School2. Jason Knapp (RHP) - North Hunterdon High School3. Vance Worley (RHP) - Long Beach State College3A. Jonathan Pettibone (RHP) - Esperanza High School4. Trevor May (RHP) - Kelso High School5. Jeremy Hamilton (1B) - Wright State6. Colby ...