2012 MLB Draft Results: Vincent Jackson and 10 Late-Round Steals

With the 2012 MLB draft wrapped up, teams now have to identify which of the prospects they brought into the fold will be a part of the team's future.

The early-round selections will certainly make up the immediate future in terms of teams looking to develop young talent, but that doesn't mean that there wasn't any value in the final day of the draft.

A number of players selected will likely opt to head to college as they develop skills in hopes of an earlier draft slot down the road, but others may take their chances on being the steal of the draft, making teams regret the decision to pass on them.

Hunter Virant, LHP

Houston Astros, No. 339

Hunter Virant hasn't been on the mound for a terribly long time since changing positions, so it's probably hard for some scouts to give his abilities the benefit of the doubt.

At the same time, his arsenal has grown very quickly, and as a high schooler, he no doubt has plenty of time to develop his frame into a solid option a few years down the road.

Trey Williams, SS

St. Louis Cardinals, No. 360

High school prospects may largely be arms that have a high ceiling and can develop into something special, but there are a few great bats in this year's draft, not the least of which is Trey Williams.

He's got a fair amount of work left regarding his eye at the plate, but with tremendous bat speed and plenty of power, he could be a great corner infielder some day.

Buck Farmer, RHP

Milwaukee Brewers, No. 485

The Milwaukee Brewers have seen a number of great pitchers come through their rotation in their time, and while Buck Farmer may not project as an ace once he does make it to the major leagues, he's got enough potential to make an impact.

His fastball can get as high as the mid-90s, and with good movement on his breaking balls, he uses above-average command to control the count.

Carson Fullmer, RHP

Boston Red Sox, No. 481

Carson Fullmer will certainly be a project for the Boston Red Sox, but the team has drafted an arm that has plenty of heat behind it, with a fastball touching the mid to upper-90s.

His delivery lacks some proper mechanics, so there may be hesitation to keep him in starting rotations, but with enough pitches to get out batter when needed, he could fit in a bullpen nicely eventually.

Jameis Winston, CF

Texas Rangers, No. 486

Jameis Winston is a very strong outfielder, and the switch-hitter would no doubt have what it takes to move through the farm system and could eventually make his way to the majors.

His speed provides great range in centerfield, and though he has issues seeing the ball at the plate at times, the Rangers' biggest problem may be getting him to give up on football.

Andrew Calica, CF

Cleveland Indians, No. 533

Andrew Calica may not have the type of power that scouts would love in an outfield prospect, but his range and ability to get on base can definitely make up for it.

When he hits the basepaths, he can maneuver around the diamond, and though he's undersized right now, it's all about future projections as prospects like this can certainly grow.

Vincent Jackson, CF

New York Yankees, No. 727

With immense power at the plate, Vincent Jackson is a prototypical power hitter who roams around the outfield with ease but could quite possibly be better suited in the corner infield role.

The pick by the Yankees was clearly done on Jackson's upside, as he'll no doubt be a number of years out but presents a glimpse of someone who could be great.

Freddy Avis, RHP

Washington Nationals, No. 774

With a moveable fastball that can hit the mid-90s, Freddy Avis certainly projects as a solid pitcher down the road.

He'll need to continue to develop the rest of his pitches, as his curveball and changeup aren't thrown with the best command, but if he can be pryed away from Stanford, he could end up as an eventual standout for the Nationals.

C.J. Hinojosa, SS

Houston Astros, No. 789

If it weren't for a dislocated shoulder earlier this year, there's a very good chance the Houston Astros wouldn't have seen C.J. Hinojosa fall as low as he did into their laps.

He's got great instincts at the plate, and with a strong ability to get on base, he's shown above-average speed—something that can be attributed to his range in the field.

Cody Poteet, RHP

Washington Nationals, No. 834

Cody Poteet may be best suited as a bullpen option for a major league staff, as his below-average size doesn't bode well for his ability to work up his pitch count.

He can get his fastball into the mid-90s at times, though in prolonged outings, it frequently sits well below that.