No pitcher ranked this highly on this list has less on file than Bitsko does. If one of the top-ranked hitters is going to slide on draft day, then it's probably going to be Gonzales. If Lacy can improve in that regard, he has the weaponry to become a frontline starter. If asked, he could probably pitch out of a big-league bullpen this season. The announcements were made by Vice President – Domestic Scouting Tod Johnson. Dodgers: Gavin Stone, P, Central Arkansas160: Astros: Shay Whitcomb, 2B, UC San Diego. Marlins: Dax Fulton, P, Mustang (HS) 41. As with Torkelson, it's hard to justify taking a right-handed first baseman early on. In Martin's case, it could turn out to be a positive. From the Orioles breaking Twitter at 2nd overall, to the Rangers’ head-scratching second round pick, to several notable omissions at the conclusion of the draft, the industry has plenty to unpack in the coming days. Walker, armed with a Duke commitment, is viewed as a tougher sign than his peers. Tigers: Trei Cruz, SS, Rice74. The First-Year Player Draft, also known as the Rule 4 Draft, is Major League Baseball's (MLB) … There aren’t players with helium riding up boards because they’re dominating in conference play and there aren’t players sliding because The first-year player draft is the primary mechanism of Major League Baseball (MLB) for assigning amateur baseball players from high schools, colleges, and other amateur baseball clubs to its teams. Carson Tucker is the younger brother of Cole, an infielder with the Pittsburgh Pirates. (He also had a strong showing in the Cape Cod League, batting .308/.389/.526, albeit with a higher K rate.) Rockies: Sam Weatherly, P, Clemson 82. Dodgers: Landon Knack, P, East Tennessee State, 61. He might have the higher floor, however, thanks to a well-rounded arsenal and a better feel for throwing strikes. The risk is, as suggested, with his defense. Diamondbacks: Liam Norris, P, Green Hope (HS) 91. Once again, it appears baseball is on the horizon. Hancock has three pitches that could be classified as above-average: his low-to-mid-90s fastball, his changeup, and his slider. Sabato's game may not feature another average or better tool outside of his bat, so he'll have to hit, hit, and then hit some more in order to justify his selection and punch his ticket to the Show. Minneapolis/St. Evaluators favor him at the plate, where he employs an aesthetically pleasing left-handed swing that some believe will eventually produce above-average power. 2020’s will be a supremely weird draft, but I’m geeked for it. Astros: Zach Daniels, OF, Tennessee, 132. Phillies: Baron Radcliff, OF, Georgia Tech 147. The 2020 MLB Draft -- officially known as the First-Year Player Draft or the Rule 4 Draft -- finished up Thursday night. This spring, Cantrelle was the only player to start each of the team’s 17 games, scoring 10 runs and drawing 12 walks. Cantrelle’s sophomore campaign included a three-homer game on March 16 at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and a cycle in a perfect 4-for-4 effort on March 19 vs. Northwestern State University. Nationals: Samuel Infante, SS, Monsignor Pace (HS)72. Some team that believes in his ability to stick in a rotation could take him earlier. 4, 2017). Athletics: Stevie Emanuels, P, Washington 158. Marlins: Kyle Hurt, P, USC 135. The major (and arguably only) flaw in his game is his command: even though he walked three batters per nine in this abbreviated season, he still finished his Aggies career having walked four per nine. Orioles: Carter Baumler, P, Dowling Catholic134. He has a firm fastball with plenty of oomph. Tigers: Colt Keith, 3B, Biloxi (HS) 133. He reclassified earlier in the year from the 2021 draft, putting the onus on his performance this spring. (It doesn't help his stock that he's from Illinois, a cold-weather state, either.) He also has more than enough bat speed and discretion at the plate to project as a potential middle-of-the-order hitter. His delivery features some recoil, yet he walked just over seven percent of the batters he faced in three years against top-end SEC competition. Whatever team gets him should be thrilled. His uptempo delivery is a little awkward, and he has a history of walking more than four batters per nine. Rangers: Evan Carter, OF, Elizabethton (HS)51. To Crochet's credit, he does have the essential attributes teams desire in their starters: a big frame (6-foot-6), a strong arm (he can flirt with triple digits), and an out pitch (his slider). He also has the frame and demeanor scouts seek in their top-of-the-rotation prospects. 1 overall pick. Crochet missed the onset of the season due to injury, meaning his first start of the year doubled as his last. Tigers Complete 2020 MLB First-Year Player Draft By 97.1 The Ticket. Cardinals: Alec Burleson, 1B, East Carolina71. If Crow-Armstrong's name sounds familiar, that's because his parents are both actors (Ashley Crow and Matthew Armstrong) and he's the same outfielder who made a terrific grab during the Under-18 Baseball World Cup. He does have a chance to become the first one in his family to reach the majors, however. Torkelson, 20, established himself as one of the top hitters in NCAA history over his two-plus seasons as a Sun Devil, batting a combined. Even at 6′, Meyer’s lively arm speed allows him to routinely pepper fastballs in the mid to upper 90’s towards hitters along with an absolutely filthy slider. MLB shortened the 2020 draft from 40 rounds to five rounds this year in a cost-cutting move amid the coronavirus pandemic. The Detroit Tigers selected third baseman Spencer Torkelson from Arizona State University with the first overall pick in the 2020 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft. Wells has a pretty swing from the left side, and he has a chance to further tap into his power. He might have the higher floor, however, thanks to a well-rounded arsenal and a better feel for throwing strikes. Orioles: Anthony Servideo, SS, Mississippi75. In conjunction with the 2021 Major League Baseball All-Star Game, the draft will take place in Atlanta. Giants: Casey Schmitt, 3B, San Diego State50. Padres: Jagger Haynes, P, West Columbus (HS) 140. White Sox: Bailey Horn, P, Auburn 143. The 2021 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft will take place on July 11–13, 2021. Red Sox: Shane Drohan, P, Florida State149. 2020 Draft Recap: Round 2 ... Continue Reading Top 20 First-Year Player Draft Rankings ... A handful of MLB superstars drafted in the first round last year fell short of expectations. Giants: Kyle Harrison, P, De La Salle (HS)86. Rangers: Tekoah Roby, P, Pine Forest (HS) 87. He's committed to Texas, but figures to be signable. Nationals: Brady Lindsly, C, Oklahoma124. Reds: Bryce Bonnin, P, Texas Tech 85. Red Sox: Blaze Jordan, 3B, DeSoto Central (HS)90. With due respect to the fine people at the University of Florida, there's little chance Veen will be crossing paths with the Tom Petty tree anytime soon. He could end up at the other end of the defensive spectrum, either at first base or in the outfield; alternatively, he could benefit more than any other draftee from robot umpires. Per … You read that right: he fanned more than two per inning, or 48 of the 91 batters he faced, and he did that while allowing 16 hits, three runs, and six walks. Yankees: Beck Way, P, Northwest Florida State 130. Mets: J.T. Cardinals: Ian Bedell, P, Missouri 123. It's to be determined if he can stick at shortstop. White Sox: Kade Mechals, P, Grand Canyon 113. The first pitcher taken in the 2020 MLB draft, Max Meyer is one of the few first-round pitchers that doesn’t toe the rubber at 6’3 or above. In redraft leagues, there is no better time than your draft prep and actual draft. The draft order is determined based on the previous season's standings, with the team possessing the worst record receiving the first pick. Cardinals: LJ Jones IV, OF, Long Beach State 153. He can handle himself at the plate, though, and proved as much by hitting .297/.380/.482 with 19 home runs and 10 more walks than strikeouts. Nick Yorke is a small, hit-over-power middle infielder with a commitment to Arizona. Brewers: Joey Wiemer, OF, Cincinnati 122. We bring sports news that matters to your inbox, to help you stay informed and get a winning edge. If so, Kjerstad could be the first collegiate outfielder off the board. (He was the toughest batter to strike out in the power conferences.) Heston won't be the first Kjerstad to play pro ball: his brother Dexter spent a number of seasons as part of the Kansas City Royals and Miami Marlins organizations. Nationals: Holden Powell, P, UCLA95. That didn't happen this year, but Bailey came off the board early thanks to his high floor and the evergreen demand for catchers. Rays: Tanner Murray, SS, UC Davis 126. Focusing exclusively on pitching this year paid off, as he showed improved control by walking five batters in 23 innings; he'd previously walked five per nine in 90-plus innings between Oklahoma and the Cape Cod League. He was the only Hurricane to start in each of the team’s 54 games that year, batting .303 (64-for-211) with 32 runs, 12 doubles, four triples, a home run, 28 RBI and 20 steals. Of course, Hancock should be allowed to exist outside of the comparisons to Lacy. He isn't expected to be a zero at the plate, either, thanks to a contact-tailored swing that could make him a leadoff type. Cardinals: Markevian Hence, P, Watson Chapel (HS)64. Blue Jays: Nick Frasso, P, Loyola Marymount107. Diamondbacks: A.J. The draft assigned amateur baseball players to Major League Baseball (MLB) teams. Reds: Jackson Miller, C, J.W. Blue Jays: CJ Van Eyk, P, Florida State43. In some ways, that’s true; in some ways, it’s not. Bailey's boosters believe he'll have four average or better tools, and that'll be enough for him to go in the top half of round one, even if others think he'll fall on the spectrum between second-division starter and backup. Blue Jays: Trent Palmer, P, Jacksonville 78. The first high school pitcher selected, Abel is a two-time player of the year in Oregon. Royals: Christian Chamberlain, P, Oregon State106. With the 92nd overall pick in the third round, catcher Zavier Warren was selected out of Central Michigan University. The 21-year-old switch-hitter started all 17 games in his junior season this spring, batting .328 (21-for-64) with 17 runs, 15 walks, 9 RBI and a .469 on-base percentage. Over the last two springs, he has combined to bat .355 (108-for-304) with 90 runs, 25 doubles, nine home runs, 77 RBI, 74 walks, a .492 on-base percentage and a 1.028 OPS in 77 games. Indians: Milan Tolentino, SS, Santa Margarita (HS) 125. In 2019, he batted .309 (73-for-236) with 56 runs, 15 doubles, two triples, 9 home runs, 31 RBI, a Sun Belt Conference-leading 28 stolen bases and a .930 OPS in 59 games. Should he fail in the rotation, he'd probably make a mighty fine setup man. Braves: Spencer Strider, P, Clemson 127. Foscue isn't going to win many footraces. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: mlb | pageType: stories | Reds: Christian Roa, P, Texas A&M49. (He played right in 2019 out of deference to former first-round pick Matt McLain, who moved to shortstop this season.) In 2019, Warren earned First-Team All-Mid-American Conference (MAC) honors after leading the conference in on-base percentage (.502), runs (73), hits (90), doubles (23) and walks (59) and ranking second in RBI (70) across 60 games played. Some consider that a deterrent, but not this guy. Braves: Bryce Elder, P, Texas157. Royals: Tyler Gentry, OF, Alabama77. Hancock has three pitches that could be classified as above-average: his low-to-mid-90s fastball, his changeup, and his slider. Yankees: Trevor Hauver, 2B, Arizona State 100. Diamondbacks: Brandon Pfaadt, P, Bellarmine 150. Cubs: Burl Carraway, P, Dallas Baptist52. Despite walking nearly five batters per nine in 2019, he's walked just nine batters over his last 11 appearances, dating back to the Cape Cod League. Don't be surprised when Torkelson ends up going higher than Vaughn, perhaps even first. The most notable baseball alum from West Allegheny High School is Scott Patterson, who played Luke on Gilmore Girls. Pirates: Logan Hofmann, P, Northwestern State139. 1 pick. Not every team has the stomach for his swing-and-miss tendencies, and it's easy to envision him becoming a left-handed Clint Frazier, but that isn't the worst outcome by any means. June 10, 2020. He's about Sonny Gray-sized, yet he has well-above-average arm strength that lets him touch the upper-90s, and a wipeout slider that is one of the best secondary pitches in the draft. He has a pair of average or better secondaries. MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee Brewers tonight made four selections to complete the 2020 First-Year Player Draft, finishing this year’s class with five college position players – the first time the organization has selected position players with its first five picks since 2003. In addition, compensation picks were distributed for players who did not sign from the 2019 MLB draft and for teams who lost qualifying free agents. SAN DIEGO -- The First-Year Player Draft is about to take on a much more collegiate feel. The draft order will be set based on the reverse order of the 2020 MLB season standings. Instead, he's likely to be popped early enough to justify beginning his pro career. If you’re anything like me, you’ve spent so much time watching, listening, and reading about these guys, you know them better than you know thyself. Tigers: Gage Workman, 3B, Arizona State103. Mariners: Kaden Polcovich, 2B, Oklahoma State 79. Few, if any pitchers in this class have improved their stock as much as Shuster has over the past year. Indians: Logan Allen, P, Florida International57. Very dark timeline stuff all over in 2020, including the post-bonanza, post-postponement note from MLB for teams to be miserly with any scholarships connected to the ultra cheap sweepstakes. Jarvis received a lot of attention in February, when he threw a perfect game against Cornell. Hancock is the top-rated player on Baseball America's early 2020 draft board, and he has the size (6-foot-4) and velocity that could make him the No. The 21-year-old was previously selected by the New York Yankees in the 40th round of the 2017 First-Year Player Draft out of Teurlings Catholic High School (Lafayette, LA), but did not sign. He's also a skilled baserunner with good speed and smarts. Pirates: Jack Hartman, P, Appalachian State 109. This Tucker has a broad base of skills, and he has enough arm strength and speed to stick at short. Call Meyer the Murder Hornet because he's small but fierce. On March 26, 2020, MLB and the MLBPAreached a deal that included the option to shorten the draft to five … Mariners: Taylor Dollardm, P, Cal Poly 138. A Conversation with Cincinnati Reds Pitching Coordinator Kyle Boddy. The five-round 2020 MLB Draft is in the books. Major League Baseball’s annual amateur draft has arrived. Besides, his offensive upside is such that moving him to another position could free up his bat and hasten his arrival. Cubs: Jordan Nwogu, OF, Michigan89. Orioles: Jordan Westburg, SS, Mississippi State 31. The 2020 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft will be held on Wednesday, aired at 7 PM ET on MLB Network and ESPN/ESPN2, and live streamed on MLB.com. Miller has a big, strong frame. A data-driven team might find it hard to justify popping Gonzales so early, lest they end up with a singles-hitting second baseman who isn't a threat to run or win a Gold Glove. Padres: Cole Wilcox, P, Georgia81. Hancock does not have Lacy's top-end potential because he does not have Lacy's two top-end pitches. Tigers: Daniel Cabrera, OF, LSU63. Given his athleticism and pair of top-end pitches, he has a better chance than most at defying the stigma against short righties. @Prospects365 Read the first edition of my 2021 FYPD list---including extensive player reports---by clicking here. Examining every pick from every round of the 2020 MLB Draft for all 30 teams. ... To determine the value of each player and each pick, ... 2020 Mock Draft: Mach 1. by Eric Longenhagen. Rockies: Drew Romo, C, Woodlands (HS) 36. If Harvard-Westlake's name sounds familiar, that's because it's the same school that has produced Jack Flaherty, Lucas Giolito, and Max Fried. 1 minute read. Scouts have concerns that the curve won't be as effective against big-league hitters due to its low-to-mid-70s velocity and its out-of-hand visibility. With the minor league season officially canceled and a ton of redraft content on tap, I found it appropriate to publish an updated, post-draft… Sabato, a draft-eligible sophomore, had an impressive college career that saw him hit .332/.459/.698 with 25 home runs in 83 games. Diamondbacks: Slade Cecconi, P, Miami34. Orioles: Coby Mayo, 3B, Stoneman Douglas (HS) 104. You can find the full list of every selection below, and we here at CBS Sports provided analysis of each of the 29 first-round picks that were made Wednesday night. Brewers: Zavier Warren, C, Central Michigan 93. Reds: Mac Wainwright, OF, St. Edward (HS)114. The biggest knock on him is that he's only a right-handed first baseman, and those seldom make for satisfying early selections -- it's basically a sample of the ballad of Andrew Vaughn, the third pick in last year's draft. His explosive swing lends itself to an approach that sees him trade contact for power. His precision gains have coincided with a velocity boost that enables him to touch into the mid-to-upper-90s. You'd think Torkelson was a Joe Hill creation given the fear he invokes in opposing pitchers. Vukovich, 3B, East Troy (HS) 120. His delivery features some recoil, yet he walked just over seven percent of the batters he faced in three years against top-end SEC competition. Mets: Matthew Dyer, C, Arizona121. 1 overall pick, which was expected. Tigers: Dillon Dingler, C, Ohio State39. section: | slug: 2020-mlb-draft-full-results-tracker-list-of-all-160-picks-from-five-round-process | sport: baseball | route: article_single.us | It has been shortened from 40 rounds to five rounds to save the owners money because of the coronavirus. Marines: Zach DeLoach, OF, Texas A&M44. (Lacy, in the same conference, walked nearly 11 percent.) As we move closer to the June 10-11 Draft, the hope is that the first-round picture will become more clear. Let’s talk baseball! 2020 MLB First-Year Player Draft: Complete results tracker; Detroit Tigers on the clock with No. The Detroit Tigers picked Arizona State … A creative team could maximize his value by having him split time between the infield and the outfield, a la Whit Merrifield and Scott Kingery, among others. Giants: Nick Swiney, P, NC State68. Ranking the top 175 players for your first-year player drafts. In the fourth round, the Brewers selected outfielder Joey Wiemer out of the University of Cincinnati with the 121st overall pick. (He struck out three times in 69 plate appearances this season.) Pirates: Carmen Mlodzinski, P, South Carolina 32. Despite incinerating the Western Athletic Conference (.448/.610/1.155 slash line with 12 home runs and 11 more walks than strikeouts in 16 games) and last summer's Cape Cod League (.351/.451/.630), there are nagging concerns about his upside. Otherwise, he'll likely settle in as a mid-rotation starter who has stretches and seasons where he teases more (think the aforementioned Ray). 2020 MLB draft coverage • Analysis, ... last year's first-round pick, as a college player with a projectable bat, even if some of the other tools are a little underwhelming. 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