MLB Draft 2017: Teams with Best Overall Results and Grades

After 40 rounds, the 2017 Major League Baseball draft is a thing of the past. 

However, evaluations of this year's top hauls are just beginning. 

With the proceedings complete, we've decided to highlight several teams that stood out for their quality drafting. Below, you'll find breakdowns of a few of the top 2017 draft classes, complete with grades. 

As a reminder, a look of every pick from all 40 rounds can be found at MLB.com. 

Cincinnati Reds

Notable Selections: Hunter Greene, Jeter Downs, Jacob Heatherly

Grade: A

It's impossible to talk about the Cincinnati Reds' 2017 draft without heaping praise on their selection of Hunter Greene—who projects as a potential franchise cornerstone. 

The question is whether the two-way stud will slot in as a pitcher or shortstop when he arrives in the majors.

Because, as Greene sees it, he can play both. 

"On the mound, I consider myself a monster," Greene said after getting drafted, according to the Chicago Tribune's Dave Sheinin. "I pound the zone. I get ahead. I stare guys in the eyes. I just like the whole competitive edge. At shortstop, showing my range and having smooth hands and footwork and firing across the diamond. Then hitting, just having good pitch selection and crushing balls, that's me."

But for now, his future appears to be at pitcher.

Reds general manager Dick Williams told reporters the franchise will first "will focus on pitching," when it comes to Greene, and that decision makes sense following the emergence of Zack Cozart at shortstop. 

Speaking of shortstops, the Reds made a splash in Competitive Balance Round A when they scooped up Monsignor Edward Pace High School's Jeter Downs. 

The 37th-ranked prospect according to MLB.com, Downs stands because of the power he's flashed at the plate. As the site's official evluation stated: "Scouts love the way he swings the bat, consistently barreling up balls, and he has very good power, especially given his size."

One other key component of the Reds' impressive haul is southpaw Jacob Heatherly. 

MLB.com's 45th-ranked prospect, Heatherly has the makings of a key bullpen or rotation cog once he refines his arsenal a bit. 

Already armed with a quality fastball that can reach the mid-90s, Heatherly will have to hone his off-speed pitches upon arriving in the minors to truly reach his ceiling.

If he can do just that, the Reds may have a third-round steal on their hands. 

Houston Astros

Notable Selections: J.B. Bukauskas, Corbin Martin, Peter Solomon

Grade: A- 

Pitching was the name of the game for the Houston Astros in this year's draft.

Not only did they go out and snag North Carolina Tar Heels ace J.B. Bukauskas at No. 15 overall, but they added MLB.com's 32nd-ranked prospect Corbin Martin and the 86th-ranked Peter Solomon out of Notre Dame to the fold. 

The prize, of course, is Bukauskas. 

A 20-year-old right-hander who relies on his fastball and slider to keep hitters off balance, Bukauskas reaffirmed his status as one of the NCAA's premier pitchers this past season. 

In 15 starts as a junior, Bukauskas went 9-1 with a 2.53 ERA, per D1Baseball.com. He also posted a third-ranked 12.8 strikeouts per nine innings in 2016, according to MLB.com. 

As those numbers indicate, Bukauskas has the chops necessary to be a starter down the line. However, the fact that he's already in possession of a slick two-pitch combination means he could emerge as a legitimate option at closer. 

Tampa Bay Rays

Notable Selections: Brendan McKay, Drew Rasmussen

Grade: A-

If Tampa Bay Rays fans want a glimpse at what their team's future looks like, they should settle in and watch the College World Series this weekend as Louisville's Brendan McKay and Oregon State's Drew Rasmussen set their sights on a championship.

McKay is the obvious draw, and it's not hard to see why. 

A three-time John Olerud Two-Way Player of the Year Award winner, McKay has been sensational with the Cardinals as a first baseman and left-handed pitcher. 

And just like Greene, McKay will pitch and play the field if he has his way. 

"I love hitting, and I love pitching," McKay said, per the Courier-Journal's Steve Jones. "... If a guy can handle his arm and his body and not get worn down and stay healthy, it could add a whole new level in having two guys in one that can do both. The Rays have said we're going to experiment with it and see if it's a feasible thing to do." 

If they can swing it, the Rays would be wise to do so. 

During his junior season with the Cardinals, McKay has notched a 2.34 ERA and 140 strikeouts en route to 10 wins.  

However, he's arguably been better at the plate. 

According to D1Baseball, McKay is currently slashing .343/.464/.657 with a 1.121 OPS, 17 home runs and 56 RBI. He's also tallied more walks (45) than strikeouts (36). 

The good news for the Rays is that if McKay does wind up playing first base full time, they still have reinforcements coming on the mound in the form of Rasmussen. 

Although he missed a significant chunk of the Beavers' 2017 season recovering from Tommy John surgery, Rasmussen has healed fully and is on track to live up to his billing as a legitimate MLB starter thanks to a three-pitch repertoire MLB.com's official scouting report pegged as "effective." 

But even if concerns about his viability as a starter do crop up after such a serious procedure, Rasmussen's game should lend itself nicely to a bullpen role.