The latest computerized 2012 MLB Mock Draft from Minor League Ball suggest the St. Louis Cardinals -- who sport five first round picks -- will take SS Addison Russell out of Pace High School in Florida. Here is a breakdown of St. Louis's first-round draft selections:
19) Addison Russell (SS) Pace (Fla.) HS (HS)
23) Hunter Virant (P) Camarillo (HS)
36) Brett Phillips (OF) Seminole (HS)
52) Shane Watson (P) Lakewood (HS)
59) Mitchell Traver (P) Houston Christian (HS)
Though the Cardinals may be in the market for a future shortstop, the current computerized draft does not calculate team needs, but just prioritizes the best players on the board.
For the for list of Cardinals selections, head to Minor League Ball.
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