What happened: The Colorado Rockies selected Georgia catcher Daniel Jackson, the consensus college player of the year, with the No. 37 overall pick. Jackson finished his college season with 31 home runs and 26 stolen bases, a power-speed combination rarely found behind the plate.

Why it matters: Teams routinely discount catching prospects regardless of offensive output because of the physical toll and defensive learning curve at the position. Jackson's 31-31 stat line would headline a first-round bat at any other spot on the diamond, so watching him slide to 37 says the industry still prices position over production.