Padres Draft: Padres Select Jacob Nix in the Third Round

With their second pick of the 2015 MLB Draft, the San Diego Padres select Jacob Nix in the third round.

The Padres select another right-handed pitcher with starter potential. Nix was previously drafted by the Houston Astros, but did not end up signing with them last year.

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