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Michael

Michael, the 30th overall selection in the 2011 MLB Draft, batted .306/.391/.467 with 10 home runs and 13 stolen bases in 106 games this past year between the Double-A and Triple-A affiliates of the Mets. He might finally reach the majors with San Francisco in 2019, possibly as a super-utilityman. Michael was drafted as a middle infielder but has played all around the diamond in recent years. He turns 28 around the start of spring training in February.

Michael has two hits in each of his last three games. This is his third consecutive season playing for the Fort Myers Miracle, so his .301/.343/.387 line is a step in the right direction. He previously split time between second base and shortstop, but he has exclusively played second base in 2014, with Jorge Polanco playing shortstop.

If Michael was a lock to stay at shortstop, he would have gone in the top 15. Many, though, believe he’s destined to end up at second base. He has a nice all-around bat and pretty good speed. He’s also about as close to the majors as any college position player in the draft.

Michael, who was selected 30th overall, will receive $1.175 million. The 20-year-old played shortstop and third base during his time at the University of North Carolina, though many feel he will end up at second base in the long run. The Twins are starving for help in their middle infield, so the young switch-hitter fills a glaring need.