The 2020 MLB Draft will have a different look to it. With the world still dealing with the COVID-19 Pandemic, the draft will be held virtually with the number of rounds cut from 40 down to five. The entirety of the draft will be televised on MLB Network at 7 PM on Wednesday, June 10th and 5 PM on Thursday, June 11th.
Despite all of the limitations on scouting players in 2020, there is an exciting crop of prospects for general managers to choose from.
Every year, Last Word On Baseball compiles profiles on the top prospects. Listed below are everything needed on each player on MLB.com’s list of top prospects. Additionally, fans can click here for the mock 2020 MLB Draft.
Top Prospect Profiles
1-10
- Spencer Torkelson
- Austin Martin
- Asa Lacy
- Emerson Hancock
- Nick Gonzales
- Garrett Mitchell
- Zac Veen
- Reid Detmers
- Max Meyer
- Heston Kjerstad
11-20
- Mick Abel
- Jared Kelley
- Austin Hendrick
- Nick Bitsko
- Ed Howard
- Robert Hassell
- Patrick Bailey
- Garrett Crochet
- Tyler Soderstrom
- Pete Crow-Armstrong
21-30
- Carmen Mlodzinski
- Cade Cavalli
- Cole Wilcox
- Dillon Dingler
- Bryce Jarvis
- Bobby Miller
- Austin Wells
- Tanner Burns
- Chris McMahon
- Casey Martin
31-40
- Slade Cecconi
- Justin Foscue
- Jordan Walker
- Carson Montgomery
- Drew Romo
- Nick Loftin
- Jordan Westburg
- Daniel Cabrera
- CJ Van Eyk
- Alika Williams
41-50
- Aaron Sabato
- Blaze Jordan
- Dax Fulton
- JT Ginn
- Cole Henry
- Logan Allen
- Cade Horton
- Kevin Parada
- Burl Carraway
- Seth Lonsway
51-60
- Clayton Beeter
- Carson Tucker
- Tanner Witt
- Masyn Winn
- Jared Jones
- Alex Santos
- Justin Lange
- Jeff Criswell
- Jake Eder
- Kyle Nicolas
61-70
- Cam Brown
- Isaiah Greene
- Kyle Harrison
- Drew Bowser
- Corey Collins
- Nolan McLean
- Daniel Susac
- Ryan Hagenow
- Tommy Mace
- Nick Garcia
71-80
- Alejando Rosario
- Ben Hernandez
- Gage Workman
- Hudson Haskin
- Owen Caissie
- Petey Halpin
- Jared Shuster
- Nick Swiney
- Zach DeLoach
- Zach McCambley
81-90
- Tyler Gentry
- Jake Vogel
- Chase Davis
- Markevian Hence
- Sam Weatherly
- A.J. Vukovich
- Colt Keith
- Ian Bedell
- Christian Roa
- Gavin Williams
91-100
- Mason Erla
- Rickey Tiedemann
- Jace Bohrofen
- Connor Phillips
- Beck Way
- Brandon Birdsell
- David Calabrese
- Nick Frasso
- Victor Mederos
- Freddy Zamora
The 2020 MLB Draft is like no draft to come before it. The decrease in number of rounds will cause teams to need to make some tough decisions on who to select.
On top of that, there is the rule that any player that goes undrafted may sign for $20,000. That adds another layer of strategy to the draft.
One thing for sure is that this draft will be rich in pitching depth, specifically college pitching depth. It is very possible that typical first-round pitching talent will slip to the second round because of how deep the field is.
Despite the odd circumstances, it is certain to be another exciting year for the future of baseball.
Be sure to check back here for more prospect profiles in the days leading up to the draft.
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