I agree that late in the draft, teams are taking fliers on players who most likely won’t make it. But on the other hand, if you’re going to take a risk, why not make it a calculated risk? It’s not like Piazza was some random physics major who had never swung a bat before. He obviously had some kind of ability. I can’t speak for Yaz’s grandson, but I’m guessing he wasn’t riding the pine at Alderson Broaddus for the last four years. Basically, by making this pick the Yankees are saying that Pat will be done with professional football before next year’s draft. As The 25314 said, that’s not likely. So to me, at least “waste” a pick on someone who might actually see the field this year. Like me, for instance.