The Miami Marlins have a history of making savvy first-round selections—unfortunately, most of those stars are now wearing other uniforms. Remember Christian Yelich going 23rd overall in 2010? Or Josh Naylor at 12th overall in 2015? While those trades didn't always work out, there's no denying the front office knows how to spot elite talent.

This summer, Miami picks 14th overall, and early projections suggest they might land a true gem behind the plate. According to Bleacher Report's Joel Reuter, the Marlins are expected to draft Arkansas catcher Ryder Helfrick—a standout who has been turning heads with a monster junior campaign.

Helfrick entered the spring as the No. 2 catcher in his class, but he's played his way comfortably into the first-round conversation. His numbers are eye-popping: a 1.035 OPS with 15 home runs in just 48 games. Even more impressive? He's cut his strikeout rate from 22.5% down to 17.5%, showing real growth at the plate.

But it's not just the bat that has scouts excited. Helfrick brings a polished defensive profile to the position, including a strong arm that makes opposing baserunners think twice. The one area he's actively refining is his transfer on throws down to second. If he masters that, stealing on him will become a near-impossible task.

For Marlins fans who remember the glory days of Yelich and Naylor in Miami, drafting a catcher with this kind of all-around potential could be a step toward rebuilding that winning tradition—one pick at a time.