Dodgers take speedy high school outfielder Kendall George with 36th pick in MLB draft

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Kendall George of Atascocita High in Humble, Texas, could become the Dodgers' highest-drafted high school position player signee since Gavin Lux in 2016.

A 5-foot-10, 170-pound prospect known most for his speed, George wasn’t projected to go so early.Advertisement

His defense and speed — he is considered one of the fastest players in this year’s class — wowed scouts, and his bat-to-ball abilities helped him impress in both high school games and while playing with Team USA’s 18-and-under national team. George, 18, had been committed to the University of Arkansas but is now in line to become the Dodgers’ highest-drafted high school position player signee since

 

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