The Tampa Bay Rays selected Tim Beckham with the No. 1 pick in the baseball draft Thursday, choosing the talented high school shortstop from Griffin, Ga., over Florida State catcher Buster Posey. Beckham was recognized as one of the best pure athletes in the draft and labeled a legitimate five-tool player.
Posted: June 5th, 2008.
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