With their fifth-round pick -- No. 164 overall -- the Chicago Cubs have selected LHP Anthony Prieto out of Americas High School in Texas.
The Cubs have now selected six-straight pitchers, with Prieto marking the team's first left-handed pitcher selection since the beginning of the draft.
Here is a look at the Chicago Cubs' selections so far:
- OF Albert Almaro (No. 6 overall)
- RHP Pierce Johnson (No. 43)
- RHP Paul Blackburn (No. 56)
- RHP Duane Underwood (No. 67)
- RHP Ryan McNeil (No. 101)
- RHP Josh Conway (No. 134)
- LHP Anthony Prieto (No. 164)
The Cubs are next on the clock at pick No. 194. If you want to follow along, check it out live on MLB.com.
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