He’s the third consecutive shortstop taken atop the draft, the first time in draft history that’s happened. He’s the first prepster taken this year. He’s considered a power bat, wherever he eventually winds up defensively.
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Rockies fans, of course, will immediately look at Rodgers as the eventual replacement at shortstop for Troy Tulowitzki. Good luck with those expectations, eh?
