Dodgers Select Florida Pitcher Russell Sandefer in Fourth Round of MLB Draft

The Dodgers surprised some observers by selecting Russell Sandefer, a right-handed pitcher from the University of Florida, in the fourth round of the MLB draft. Sandefer had been projected by many analysts to be picked in the middle rounds, making his selection by Los Angeles on the first day of the draft a notable development.

While Sandefer's specific draft projection varied, his inclusion in the top rounds indicates a belief from the Dodgers' scouting department in his potential. The team opted to secure his rights rather than risk him being taken by another club in subsequent rounds.