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At first, take your pick

By Jerry Crasnick
ESPN.com

Tuesday, June 3, 2008

For years, Major League Baseball teams have had a fascination with first basemen who can rake, and a corresponding reluctance to select them early in the draft. Nothing captivates scouting directors more than a polished hitter with tape-measure capability. But red flags have an extended shelf life in the scouting world, and old adages tend to linger for a reason. Talent evaluators agree that hitting is the most challenging skill to assess, and the risks are magnified at first base. Make the r ...

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