The Milwaukee Brewers used their first pick in the 2017 MLB Draft to bolster their future middle infield, selecting second baseman Keston Hiura from the University of California-Irvine with the ninth overall pick.
In 56 games this season for the Anteaters, the junior led the nation with a .442 batting average and hit 23 doubles, eight home runs and 42 RBI.
Hiura certainly has the accolades worthy of a top-10 pick. He was named the Big West Field Player of the Year and first-team All-Big West after leading the conference in batting average, on-base percentage (.567), slugging percentage (.693), doubles and walks (50).
— Keston Hiura (@Kestdaddy) June 13, 2017
The Brewers went on to choose Tristen Lutz, an outfielder from James Martin Senior High School in Arlington, Texas, with the No. 34 overall pick. The 6-foot-3, 210-pound right-handed hitter committed to the University of Texas last fall.
With the No. 45 overall pick in the second round, Milwaukee selected Caden Lemons. The 18-year-old right-handed pitcher played high school ball for Vestavia Hills in Alabama. He certainly brings an intriguing frame for a young pitcher at 6-foot-6 and 175 pounds.
