MINORS: 2018 NCAA names to know

Photo: Brady Singer, Florida

This article first appeared in the 2018 Minor League Baseball Analyst.

Fantasy owners in deep dynasty/keeper formats need to keep a close eye on collegiate talent as a way to stay ahead. Recent cases in point: Brandon McKay (LHP/1B, TAM) and Kyle Wright (RHP, ATL), mentioned in this space last year, and both players landed solidly in our HQ100 prospect list from last month. In addition, this column gave you advance notice on talents like Alex Bregman and Nick Senzel in years past. The 2017 collegiate season starts this weekend; here are some names to follow in the college ranks who could get their names called in this June’s First Year Player Draft (All stats are from 2017 unless noted):

1. Nick Madrigal, SS

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