A plus runner with good contact, Greene should stick in the outfield with an incredible arm. San Francisco Giants select Patrick Bailey, C, North Carolina State. Meanwhile, at the plate, he has promise but needs to improve timing issues with his swing. They are the same height and have similar throwing motions. Strider missed all of 2019 as he recovered from Tommy John surgery. Having been excluded from most top-500 prospects lists, there is not much know about Carter. Oakland Athletics select Stevie Emanuels, RHP, Washington. He has one of the class’s best sliders and was expected to be drafted around pick No. 22. Not a full-time starter, Dabovich lacks command and could see himself in a relief role shortly after making his pro debut as a starter. 79. His delivery is inconsistent and concerning but his reliability out of the bullpen should benefit the Marlins. Pittsburgh Pirates select Jack Hartman, RHP, Appalachian State. The 19-year-old has decent stuff, stamina, and athleticism but needs to work on his control and strike-throwing. Walters doesn’t have a great track record or promise but has shown flashes of potential from time to time. 4. Klein is a power arm with good collegiate numbers and success in the showcase circuit. He should stick in right field and see a successful transition to pro ball. Baltimore Orioles select Carter Baumler, RHP, Dowling Catholic (IA). St. Louis Cardinals select Ian Bedell, RHP, Missouri. A strong competitor and pure starter, Murphy is a safe pick at No. June 10, 2020 (rounds 1 - competitive balance round A) June 11, 2020 (rounds 2 - 5) He has proven himself in the showcase circuit with a good fastball and breaking ball. Chicago Cubs select Luke Little, LHP, San Jacinto (TX). Chicago Cubs select Jordan Nwogu, OF, Michigan. 104. Criswell moved from reliever to starter but could find his way back to the bullpen in affiliated ball. 99. He has some nasty stuff with a beautiful wipeout slider. He has good receiving behind the dish with an average arm and the potential to excel at first base. Velocity is the name of the game for Miller, whose fastball tops out around 99 MPH. 2020 MLB Draft Results â First Round. The biggest concern with Mitchell is his health; he has Type-1 diabetes. Taylor was a promising college catcher who was up and down at the plate as he tries to navigate his power. He has a high baseball IQ and plus speed with a great physicality that was likely spurred by his high school success as a football defensive end. 72. Soularie is a very good hitter with poise at the plate, a high IQ when a pitch is on the way, and solid line-drive contact. Baltimore Orioles: Spencer Torkelson, 1B, Arizona State. His smooth lefty swing generates hard contact, and he has great power potential. 47. 134. Overall, Roa has some good traits and some bad with a large plethora of question marks. Cleveland Indians select Petey Halpin, OF, Mira Costa (FL). 48, Roa has been inconsistent on the mound at times. Despite his high strikeout rate, Parker does have a control issue as well as a funky delivery. A two-sport star in high school who posted an MVP season as a football quarterback, Barnhart has an impressive curveball and possesses a fresh arm. 141. A college reliever with a small sample size as a starter, Weatherly has a good track record in both roles but will likely return to the bullpen in the pros. Bedell is a young college player with prototypical pitcher size. Checking in at a whopping 6-foot-8, Little has topped out at 105 MPH in bullpen sessions. 87. He boasts an elite fastball-slider combo, with his fastball hitting 99 mph and a putaway slider at 93. Houston Astros select Alex Santos, RHP, Mount St. Michael Academy (NY). Kelley slid down draft boards and fell into the White Sox’ laps. In 129 career games at Arizona State, Torkelson slashed .337/.463/.729 with 54 homers. Allen is a solid southpaw with decent success as a position player, too. Jones possesses good power and is projected to appear at the corner outfield positions. He possesses a fastball in the mid-90s plus a decent slider and curveball. 83. He also has good hands on feet, putting him in the discussion of being a starting shortstop for many years to come. He’s a dead-pull hitter, which could be an issue as he works through the farm system, but he hits the ball hard and rarely strikes out. • Inside the Rangers: More on Rangers' first-round pick. New York Yankees select Austin Wells, C, Arizona. He could end up moving to the corner outfield, which could be best for him considering the Cardinals already have top prospect Nolan Gorman at the hot corner. 159. Tampa Bay Rays select Ian Seymour, LHP, Virginia Tech. 125. There’s a lot to like about Westburg, but he does need some work. Garcia would have been a surefire first round pick if he were a Division I player but his D-III history landed him in the third round. The biggest knock on Franklin is that he doesn’t always play fast and has not displayed success when stealing bases and running routes. He throws a changeup, but it is not as strong as his fastball and slider. 123. He has decent skills at the plate but doesn’t pull the ball; he could benefit from adding strength and power. St. Louis Cardinals select Markevian “Tink” Hence, RHP, Watson Chapel (PA). MLB trade rumors and news: White Sox sign Jake Lamb, Todd Frazier returns to Pirates. His command was a bit of a concern in his college career, though that improved last summer in the Cape Cod League. Baltimore Orioles select Coby Mayo, 3B, Marjory Stoneman Douglas (FL). Day 1 of the 2020 MLB Draft has come on and gone. He’s a 6’6” left-hander who draws is an easy comparison to Chris Sale. 117. Additionally, he dons incredible power and a solid approach at the plate. 146. Detroit Tigers select Spencer Torkelson, 3B, Arizona State. A Miami commit, Infante has a good balance of tools with a flashy ability in the field and some promise at the plate. Drohan is a talented athlete who played quarterback in high school. Now, he’s the first overall pick. You can also stream the event live on MLB.com. He baffles opposing batters, knocking them off their feet and fooling them time and time again. 114. He has a good frame and a solid repertoire of pitches for a high school prospect, making him an underrated player and a very valuable selection for the Cubs. 6. 8. Bonnin has a delivery that baffles opposing right-handed pitchers. 46. He can hit to all parts of the field and beat the shift with a lofty launch angle that allows him to get pop. One of the draft’s top two-way players, Schmitt is a power-hitting infielder-reliever combo. He has a polished and smooth approach with eye-opening pop. Tampa Bay Rays select Tanner Murray, SS, UC Davis. 25. It’s unlikely, but still a risky pick nonetheless. With a tall and lanky frame, there have been some questions about Meyer’s future in baseball, but the pros outweigh the cons with this pick. It is truly too early to predict the outcome of Walter’s career and future. Miami Marlins select Kyle Nicolas, RHP, Ball State. 33. Chicago Cubs select Koen Moreno, RHP, Panther Creek (NC). A true contact hitter, Williams has shown excellence when it comes to working the count as well as hitting pitches located in challenging parts of the strike zone. He has good bat speed and leverage plus projected strength ad pop. An explosive athlete, Martin possesses speed and power. Los Angeles Dodgers select Bobby Miller, RHP, Louisville. His velocity is inconsistent which could result in a shift to the bullpen for him. 40. The official draft tracker of the Major League Baseball draft including ranking, schools, and draft order. 105. A productive player at the plate, Tucker burst onto the scene late and impressed enough to earn him a selection in the first round of the MLB Draft. The younger brother of Pirates shortstop and 2014 first rounder Cole, Carson Tucker has quick hands and a steady swing that should translate into a good average moving forward, but he may not hit for much power. Detroit Tigers select Colt Keith, 3B, Biloxi (MS). Tampa Bay Rays select Hunter Barnhart, RHP, Saint Joseph (CA). Cincinnati Reds select Mackenzie Wainwright, OF, St. Edwards (OH). Time: 5 p.m. EDT. He struggled at the plate early on at Tennessee and put up poor numbers in the Cape Cod league. 39. Now in his 30s, Posey will probably move to first base (or DH, hint-hint) part time when Bart reaches the big leagues, though it’s uncertain what the Giants will do with two top catching prospects in their system. He transitioned to pitching full-time for the 2020 season, and his upper-90s fastball, slider and curveball give him a solid three-pitch mix. Spencer Torkelson was the top pick and 159 selections followed in the abbreviated, five-round 2020 MLB draft. A member of a talented baseball family, Cruz has already been drafted twice but the third time should be a charm. Carter is a Duke commit with a solid frame and decent power. The best shortstop in the 2020 high school draft class, Howard is an infielder with great hands and great vision at the plate. Below is the complete MLB Draft order for 2020, including competitive balance and compensation picks. Cecconi has two great pitches, a fastball and slider, and showed some promise while at Miami. The draft order was set based on the reverse order of the 2019 MLB season standings. He was somewat underscouted so the lack of knowledge about him could be a minor concern, but ut’s not too big of an issue. This pick truly reflects the sentiment that teams don’t draft from an area of need but rather draft based on value. 52. Seattle Mariners select Kaden Polcovich, 2B, Oklahoma. San Diego Padres select Owen Caissie, OF, Notre Dame (ON). Detroit Tigers select Jose “Trei” Cruz III, SS, Rice. Williams is one of the best college shortstops in this draft class. His defensive prowess was so incredible that he was singlehandedly responsible for Spencer Torkelson’s move to first base. 13. Los Angeles Dodgers select Gavin Stone, RHP, Central Arkansas. This is a gritty player with a bright future. He has a good fastball that hits 96 MPH and will likely transition to a bullpen role in the pros. A proven hitter with success in wood bat leagues, Haskin has a funky swing but still possesses solid power. He has an aggressive fastball with great spin plus a 12-6 curve and smooth slider. Workman will likely shift to second base and is very comfortable all-around. His glove is good enough for him to be a big-leaguer, and if his bat develops, he’ll be a solid starting shortstop. Picks: 38 through 160. Time: 7 p.m. EDT. Kansas City Royals select Tyler Gentry, OF, Alabama. The 6-1, 220-pound... 3. However, the Marlins clearly see something in him and he could be developed into a big-league starter in the right system. 137. Tampa Bay Rays select Alika Williams, SS, Arizona State. © 2021 ABG-SI LLC. Every organization has the opportunity to add top-shelf talent Wednesday night and we're here to break down all the first-round picks. The 6’4” right-hander has great command of his electric fastball, which sits between 93-97 mph, and his changeup and slider project to be above-average secondary pitches. Another flame-throwing right-hander? Shut down early this spring due to forearm tightness, Frasso was once considered a first-round prospect. Gentry was a late riser on draft boards with great right-handed power that blasts the ball to all parts of the field. But that can be fixed as he works his way through the minors. He’s a below-average defensive catcher, so he could end up at another position. He led all Division I hitters with 25 home runs as a freshman in 2018, and followed that breakout season up with 23 as a sophomore. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED is a registered trademark of ABG-SI LLC. Schmitt’s hitting likely takes precedence, but he has proven he has enough arm strength to convert to the bullpen. 12. There’s another Clayton in L.A. He needs to improve his velocity but has a good breaking ball and curveball. Detmers is the most polished left-handed pitcher in this class. A lefty with great raw power, Hendrick hits the ball really hard, though there are some concerns about him making consistent contact. Prater has a good three-pitch mix and possesses competitiveness and perseverance, which is reflected in the grit he shows while playing with two fingers under his glove after losing the other three in an accident. While he struggles offensively, Romo is an incredible defensive catcher with soft hands, advanced receiving skills and a strong arm with a quick release. He has also put on a show during games with his fluidity in the field, his fantastic glovework and angles, and a high baseball IQ. St. Louis Cardinals select Levi Prater, LHP, Oklahoma. Boston Red Sox select Nick Yorke, 2B, Archbishop Mitty (CA). 73. Seattle Mariners select Taylor Dollard, RHP, Cal Poly. His fastball touches 95 MPH post-Tommy John surgery with a bullpen role likely in his future. Spieth had gone 83 events and four years without a PGA Tour victory before Sunday. A strong right-handed hitter, Torkelson produces busy spray charts with his ability to hit the ball to left, center, and right field. 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