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Breaking down Phillies Day Two draft picks: Rounds 4-10

By John Town

PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 26: A fan attempts to catch a home run ball off the bat of Nick Williams of the Philadelphia Phillies in the eighth inning during a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Citizens Bank Park on May 26, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies won 2-1. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 26: A fan attempts to catch a home run ball off the bat of Nick Williams of the Philadelphia Phillies in the eighth inning during a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Citizens Bank Park on May 26, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies won 2-1. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images) /
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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.

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