The Colorado Rockies used the third overall pick in this week's First-Year Player Draft on Brendan Rodgers, officially making it the Draft of the Shortstop. Rodgers, 18, was the third shortstop taken in as many picks after Vanderbilt's Dansby Swanson and LSU's Alex Bregman went to the Arizona Diamondbacks and Houston Astros, respectively.

"I found out about a minute before I came out to sit down [in Studio 42] to be honest," Rodgers said of being the No. 3 pick. "My adviser talked to [Jeff Bridich] and everything worked out."

During his senior season at Lake Mary High School (FL), Rodgers hit .360/.460/.756 with eight home runs, eight doubles, 23 RBI and 19 runs scored. Whether or not the Rockies hold onto Troy Tulowitzki, Rodgers could become an anchor on the left side of the infield in a handful of years.

"I watch Tulo as much as I can," said Rodgers, who counts the All-Star among his favorite players. "I watch his highlights and pull up his plays on YouTube."

Scouts believe that Rodgers can develop into a power-hitting shortstop. He committed to Florida State, but told reporters shortly after being drafted that he had already reached a contract agreement with Colorado.

"I work hard everyday," Rodgers said when asked to describe his style of play. "I'm the type of player to go out there no matter how I'm feeling or what the weather is, I'm playing all-out. I'm playing 110%. That's how I've always played and that's how I want to be seen."

Rodgers was one of just four prospects to attend the Major League Baseball Draft. His initial plan was to watch things unfold at home in Florida, but he was thrilled with the experience.

"Nick Gordon told me it was a great experience and something you don't want to miss out on," Rodgers said. "I was into staying home with my family and friends, but about a month before the draft I changed my mind. I wanted to enjoy the experience and something I'll never be able to do again."

Major League Baseball is looking to implore more prospects to attend the annual event, but there are logistical issues with the College World Series scheduled for the same week. Rodgers wants future draftees to consider making the trip to New Jersey.

"This is a life-changing experience and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. My parents and I, and all my family, are so glad we came. We could have stayed home and had more people with us, but this was just special to me," he said. "I know a few kids that could be in these same shoes next year and they should attend, 100 percent."