The reason why the pick was controversial is because he was not recognized as the best player available left on the draft board. He was also not expected to be a first round draft pick. In fact, Baseball America didn’t even have him listed in their top 100 prospects.
He is however a very athletic player, a switch hitter, with potential to be an everyday shortstop in the majors. People have also talked about him as a potential outfielder and he has also pitched in high school throwing better than 92 MPH.
Read Full Article at Bleacher Report - New York Yankees