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Cito Culver: New York Yankees 2010 First Round Pick

the 32nd pick in the first round, the Yankees took Cito Culver in this year's MLB Draft.

He's a 6'1'', 167-pound switch hitting shortstop from Irondequoit HS in Rochester, N.Y.

He also pitched in high school, but scouts don't see it in his future.

John Manuel of Baseball America had this to say about the pick:
 

Once again, this wasn't a consensus first-rounder. Need more proof? Cito Culver ranked No. 168 on our board, but Culver had athleticism, plus tools to play shortstop and good infield actions, and the Yankees popped him at No. 32.

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From Aaron Fitt's draft report:

"The game comes easily to Culver, whose actions, instincts and range are all plus at times, though ...

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