Round Eight: Shortstop Seth Lancaster
The Phillies went back to college in the eighth, picking Coastal Carolina shortstop Seth Lancaster. The pick is valued at $180,600, but he will likely sign for less as a college senior.
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Lancaster had a strong offensive season his sophomore season before a down year as a junior. He exploded as a senior this year after getting Lasik surgery, hitting a career-high 20 home runs. He was just the fourth player in school history to hit 20 home runs in one season. He displayed good plate discipline with a 21.7 percent walk rate. Lancaster had a .311/.462/.660 line. He also went 23-for-26 in stolen base opportunities.
Lancaster’s defensive future was a question even last year before his down season. He was drafted as a shortstop, but he could end up at third, second, or even the outfield.
Lancaster has plenty of offensive potential both at the plate and on the basepaths if he performs like he did his senior year.