Drafted in the 4th round (130th overall) by the Chicago Cubs in 2010 (signed for $216,000).
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The top junior-college talent in the state, Ackerman could sneak into single-digit consideration thanks to an 88-90 mph fastball that he drives downhill. He has a solid low-80s changeup with tailing action that he can use to both sides of the plate, and a loopy, below-average breaking ball.
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