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The Milwaukee Brewers selected 21 players in the 2023 MLB Draft, with pitching being the focus as they picked 16 pitchers. Despite passing on higher-ranked third baseman Brayden Taylor, they opted for power-hitting Brock Wilken, who fills an organizational need. The Brewers made the best of their draft board and received an overall grade of A-.
The Tampa Bay Rays selected infielder Brayden Taylor from Texas Christian University with the 19th overall pick in the MLB draft. They also picked shortstop Adrian Santana and outfielder Colton Ledbetter in the compensatory round and second round, respectively. Taylor is a versatile player known for his control of the strike zone and approach at the plate. Santana is an outstanding athlete with strong defensive skills, while Ledbetter is projected to hit with power at the next level.