SB Nation Chicago - 2011 MLB Draft Results:White Sox Draft Outfielder With First Pickhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48877/chicago-fave.png2011-06-07T11:43:00-05:00http://chicago.sbnation.com/rss/stream/19754562011-06-07T11:43:00-05:002011-06-07T11:43:00-05:00White Sox Draft Outfielder With Their First Pick
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<p>The <a href="https://www.southsidesox.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Chicago White Sox</a> used their first pick of the 2011 first-year player draft to select outfielder Keenyn Walker from Central Arizona Junior College. Walker was the 47th overall pick in the draft.</p>
<p>The White Sox were one of four teams not to have a first round pick. The <a href="https://www.federalbaseball.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Washington Nationals</a> obtained the White Sox pick, 23rd overall, as compensation for the Sox signing <span>Adam Dunn</span>. The White Sox received this Compensation Pick for losing pitcher <span>J.J. Putz</span>.</p>
<p>Walker, six-foot-three, 190 pounds, is a switch-hitter who throws right handed. The 20-year-old hit .402 this past season with 65 stolen bases in 68 attempts.</p>
<p>The Sox will need to hope signability isn't an issue with Walker. 2011 is the third time he has been drafted. In 2009 the <a href="https://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Cubs</a> selected Walker in the 16th round and in 2010 the <a href="https://www.thegoodphight.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Phillies</a> drafted him in the 38th round. Neither team was able to sign him.</p>
<p>2011 is the ninth straight year that the White Sox have drafted a collegiate player. Last years first round pick, <span>Chris Sale</span>, made it to the majors just two months after the draft. Most scouts feel Waker is two or three years away from the majors.</p>
https://chicago.sbnation.com/2011/6/7/2336295/white-sox-draft-outfielder-with-their-first-pickTim Sieck