Thomas Milone

Teams willing to exercise patience might roll the dice on Milone, a toolsy but raw outfielder. He has a football background so he's physical at 6 feet, 185 pounds, but his limited playing experience on the diamond shows up in games. He runs well and can stick in center field if his instincts improve. His arm is below-average, but it's adequate for the position and it plays up because he is quick and accurate with his throws. His swing has improved since last summer, but still needs some adjustments as he has an arm bar and can struggle to drive the ball, sometimes looking like just another kid in a high school lineup. Because he's a project whose development would involve considerable risk, teams might not be willing to buy him out of a commitment to Connecticut.