Phillies Draft Joel Dragoo in the 7th Round of the 2024 Draft

The Phillies take Presbyterian College OF Joel Dragoo with their 7th round pick. He is their 7th straight hitter and either 4th or 5th outfielder.

Dragoo was a decent hitter as a sophomore and in the Appy League last summer, but put up a staggering .401/.508/.797 as a junior. He played in the Big South Conference and has struggled in 17 games in the draft league (just one extra base hit, a double), but he was one of the best statistical hitters in college baseball last year.

There is some definite worries about if his tools, in particular his raw power, match the stat line. He did walk (43) more than he struck out (33) this year. He has played mostly center field, but is likely headed for right in pro ball.

It is a real bet that there is something that he does that will translate more than the visual look, because there is not a lot else he has done to really fall back on.