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2017 MLB Draft: Toronto Blue Jays select Logan Warmoth

By Zack Pearson

Jun 5, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Kevin Pillar (middle) is greeted at the dugout after scoring on a RBI double by third baseman Josh Donaldson (not pictured) in the first inning against the Oakland Athletics at the Oakland Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Lance Iversen-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 5, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Kevin Pillar (middle) is greeted at the dugout after scoring on a RBI double by third baseman Josh Donaldson (not pictured) in the first inning against the Oakland Athletics at the Oakland Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Lance Iversen-USA TODAY Sports /
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Logan Warmoth is the latest UNC baseball player to be selected in the 2017 MLB Draft

University of North Carolina Tar Heels pitcher J.B. Bukauskas was the first Tar Heels player to be selected in the first round of the 2017 MLB Draft.

Bukauskas was selected by the Houston Astros with the 15th overall pick in the draft.

His teammate, Logan Warmoth, didn’t have to wait much longer to hear his name called.

The Toronto Blue Jays selected the UNC shortstop with the 23rd overall pick in the draft, giving the Tar Heels two first rounders this season.

Warmoth hit .336 with a .404 on-base percentage and 10 home runs in his junior season with the Tar Heels. Despite UNC falling short in the Chapel Hill regional, Warmoth had a heck of a season.

The progress he made from starting at third base his freshman season to now where he is an all-around player and has really improved his game.

In transition from his sophomore season to his junior season, Warmoth saw his power numbers rise. While he’s not hitting an incredible amount of home runs, he can still deliver the power. At 21-years-old, his power upside is encouraging.

Here’s what MLB.com wrote on Warmoth scouting report:

"While Warmoth doesn’t have a standout tool, he also doesn’t have any obvious shortcomings. He’s a gifted hitter who controls the strike zone, handles good velocity and uses the entire field. He started to show some power toward the end of his sophomore season, and has enough to hit 12-15 homers per season in the big leagues.Warmoth has solid speed and the savvy to use it on the basepaths. His instincts and quick hands help him make plays at shortstop, and he’ll get the chance to play there as a pro. With average range and arm strength, he’s probably better suited for second base."

Warmoth will start out in Single-A ball but don’t be surprised if he makes the jump to Double-A by the end of next year.

He will have his chance to win a spot in the infield for the Blue Jays organization.

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