Dbacks 1st Round MLB Pick: Touki Toussaint

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RHP Touki Toussaint, Coral Springs Christian HS (Miami)

Toussaint was born in Florida, lived in Haiti until he was six, then returned to Florida with his family. He was primarily a soccer player growing up and it wasn't until about five years ago that he picked up a baseball. Despite that, Toussaint might have the highest ceiling of any high school pitcher in this year's draft thanks to a low-90s fastball that has run as high as 97. His curveball is a true hammer and he's made major strides with his changeup this spring. Toussaint stands 6-foot-2 and 195 lbs., has long arms, and is one of the top athletes in the draft. It's tough to look at his fresh arm and present stuff and not see a future frontline starter.
 

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Love this pick. Great raw talent with tremendous upside. Has already made strides during his short time as a SP.
 

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ARZ's first 4 picks have a lot of potential. Even the SS kid, Diaz whom I've been reading is an absolute stud. He has already stated he will go pro after ARZ took him in Round 2.
 

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