MLB Draft

Player: Kyle Lewis

Position: OF

DOB: July 13, 1995 (20 years old)

Height/Weight: 6'4", 210 lbs

Bats/Throws: R/R

School: Mercer

Previously Drafted: Never drafted

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Player: Zack Collins

Position: C

DOB: Feb. 6, 1995 (21 years old)

Height/Weight: 6'3", 220 lbs

Bats/Throws: L/R

School: Miami

Previously Drafted: 2013 (27th Round, CIN)

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Player: A.J. Puk

Position: LHP

DOB: April 25, 1995 (21 years old)

Height/Weight: 6'7", 230 lbs

Bats/Throws: L/L

School: Florida

Previously Drafted: 2013 (35th Round, DET)

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Player: Corey Ray

Position: OF

DOB: Sept. 22, 1994 (21 years old)

Height/Weight: 5'11", 185 lbs

Bats/Throws: L/L

School: Louisville

Previously Drafted: 2013 (33rd Round, SEA)

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Player: Riley Pint

Position: RHP

DOB: Nov. 6, 1997 (18 years old)

Height/Weight: 6'4", 210 lbs

Bats/Throws: R/R

School: St. Thomas Aquinas High School (Kan.)

College Commitment: LSU

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Player: Nick Senzel

Position: 3B/SS

DOB: June 29, 1995 (20 years old)

Height/Weight: 6'1", 205 lbs

Bats/Throws: R/R

School: Tennessee

Previously Drafted: Not drafted

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Player: Mickey Moniak

Position: OF

DOB: May 13, 1998 (18 years old)

Height/Weight: 6'2", 190 lbs

Bats/Throws: L/R

School: La Costa Canyon High School (California)

College Commitment: UCLA

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The 2016 MLB draft has officially arrived, as the next wave of high school and college talent is set to join the professional ranks.

The three-day event kicks off on Thursday night with the first two rounds, and 77 selections total.

All 77 of those picks are laid out team-by-team in the following article, with expert scouting reports, pick analysis and draft grades provided for each selection.

Major League Baseball's draft is unique in comparison to other popular sports like football and basketball. The ultimate goal of finding new stars is the same, but the process is different. 

When the 2016 MLB draft begins Thursday, fans will get to see scouts earn their money. Anyone can recognize a player's talent at the top level. It doesn't take a genius to see why Mike Trout, Manny Machado and Bryce Harper are superstars. 

In terms of instant gratification, the MLB draft is guaranteed to be a disappointment. However, there's no question a handful of future stars are sitting in the 2016 class.