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Some are saying on Twitter that Happ, especially in Wrigley, might be able to play CF. That could make him really interesting.

Happ has a weird running gait.

http://m.mlb.com/video/v37009069/draft-report-ian-happ-college-of2b

McDaniel put his 75% projection at .280/350/.465.
 

Hit 20/50+
Game Power 20/50+
Raw Power 55/55
Speed 55/50+
Field 40/45
Arm  50+/50+

I like the Happ pick. Aiken is sexy, but the risk there is huge, and an advanced college bat can move quickly. The "does everything well but nothing outstanding" profile is frequently undervalued. No one else fell - Happ seemed the obviousove, given all the reports at hand.

Will be interesting what the Cubs do with him positionally. 
1.  Can't put all of Schwarber, Bryant, Happ, McKinney, and Jiminez in LF! 
2.  Presumably just BPA.  But might selection of a guy with his profile reaffirm that management does NOT anticipate either Bryant OR Schwarber ending up in left.  (No, that's dumb thinking on my part.)
3.  Many of the media things don't project him for 2B.  But, none of the media projected Schwarber for catcher; many projected Bryant for OF; and very, very few projected Baez for SS.  Perhaps Happ will be another, whether 2B or CF, who the Cubs play higher on the defensive spectrum than the media assumes? 

-OK, that's all stupid.  BPA, don't expect a #9 pick in a weak draft to start anywhere, and don't be thinking positional blocking or anything.  Or read anything into it other than that he might be a good hitter. 

4.  I wonder if he might be somewhat under slot? 

Happ has a weird running gait.

That may be a result of his hernia surgery?

Now get some fun high school pitchers for the next 20 rounds or Isiah Gilliam.

Not this year. He's at 49 apiece in 198 AB's. Hopefully, that patience will pay off because that is a ton of K's for a college hitter of high regard.