The first pick of the competitive balance round is where it begins to pay off. with a fastball that sits 96-99 and a devastating slider that hovers around 90, which sounds like a quality SP. Anyone in the top-5 of everyone’s boards could go here, but Detroit makes history with the first ever college first baseman selected 1st overall, and it’s pretty clear to see why. Gallen’s got a four-pitch repertoire with three plus pitches. After adding TCU lefty Nick Lodolo in the first round last season, Pitching Coordinator Kyle Boddy and this Reds system add another weapon to their disposal in the first round of 2020.2020 Draft Spotlight – Mick Abel (RHP, OR) PG Grade 10, 97mph FB Velo, 86mph SL, 88mph CH, SL is elite-level at times and showed well. When healthy, the sophomore can spin his fastball into the upper-90s to pair with one of the best sliders in this class.

2020 MLB mock draft projection by user 'Thecolts'. Reyes should be the everyday designated hitter for the Indians in 2020, and has 40+ homer upside.

Slot values are included for all of the picks; if they look familiar, it’s because they are the same as last season instead of increasing due the COVID-19 pandemic. @Prospects365 Earlier this week, I kicked off MLB draft week here at Prospects 365 with my feature on New Mexico State second baseman Nick Gonzales, and teased the fact I had a 2020 first round mock draft on the way… Today is … Check out some other recent mock draft posts we’ve done since we got the news about the 60 game MLB season starting in late July:

There aren’t players with helium riding up boards because they’re dominating in conference play and there aren’t players sliding because Now, the organization’s collective bat speed and raw power receives a nice bump.From 70-grade raw power to a 70 grade curveball that’s heading to the Mile High city.

He repeats his delivery with ease and just gives you the prototype starter vibes.

His fastball sits in the mid-90s with heavy arm side run. The curveball is unspeakably good when it’s on, and that’s all of the time. He boasts a career OPS of 1.072 while at North Carolina State, showcasing most of his power from the left side of the plate. Although the 33-year-old is unlikely to steal 12-15 bases following his knee injury, he should lead off for a very good Phillies lineup. In this mock, I would like to focus on getting some reliable veteran starters on my team early on.I set up this league to have 24 starting slots (12 hitters, 12 pitchers). Lack of a true third pitch and general lack of exposure has kept him out of the Abel/Kelley range, but thankfully the Mets will be thrilled if he falls to overall pick-19. However, the upside of Veen is simply too much to pass up here and Seattle takes the first high schooler of the 2020 draft. Cole Wilcox was born in Georgia, played high school baseball in Georgia, played collegiate baseball at the University of Georgia and is now my pick for the Atlanta Braves in the first round. Only.As long as Castellanos doesn’t sign back with the Tigers (highly unlikely), he’ll receive a park upgrade.Even after playing two-thirds of the season in Detroit, he still managed to be the 61st-most valuable fantasy player in 2019. An older prep in this year’s class as he will be 19 at draft time, 70-grade raw power and electric bat speed helps ease penalizations his age might present within organizational draft models. Tampa Bay is another organization that is known to find every bit of talent from its players, and this player development team should be stoked to be getting a weapon like Miller.Pick 25 is Georgia, through and through. Yes, there’s quite a bit of swing and miss in his game, but he’s not just a one-trick pony. To be honest, it’s a swing that’s made for the short right field porch at Yankee Stadium.

Anyone can create a contest and the winning lineup is shown once the contest expires. Our mock draft simulator is a way to practice for your next draft or to simply have a bit of fun. However, the infielder shows an ability to consistently find the barrel when he makes contact. Garrett Crochet creates easy velocity with his fastball by utilizing great extension from his 6-foot-6 frame. An old school, overhead delivery allows his fastball to comfortably sit 93-95 mph and topping at 98; Bitsko pairs it well with one of the best curveballs in the prep class. An appetizing hit and power track record plus an SEC pedigree with high level production.Here is one of my favorite prospects in the 2020 class coming off the board at pick-16. All Rights Reserved.CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc.site: fantasynews | arena: mlb | pageType: stories | Drew Romo is one of the best defensive catchers in this class, perhaps even better than potential top-10 pick Patrick Bailey. Givens isn’t all that sexy, and he plays for one of the worst teams in the league.

The Cardinals can add yet another talented touted prep to their system if they can sign him away from his college commitment.I feel like Washington either goes with a polished college arm or a high upside bat, and I’ll lean to the latter. His top-three pitches (fastball, changeup, and slider) earned swinging-strike rates (SwStr%) in the double-digits at well-above-average clips. Set the number of teams, scoring settings, and lineup and you are all set to mock draft against computer opponents. Come take a few minutes, and let’s figure out what picks I’ll get correct come draft time, whenever it finally rolls around.Let’s start this mock with a bang. I’m focusing on his curve because, in his final seven starts, Musgrove threw it 16% of the time. His strikeout rate remained well-above-average even after the jump to the big leagues. The Mariners front office is licking their chops looking at a future offensive core of Jarred Kelenic, Julio Rodriguez, Evan White, Noelvi Marte and now Zac Veen. He blends a combination of hard-hit line drives and fly balls while minimizing popups. In due time, it’ll likely be stiffness that forces a defensive move away from catcher. While he no longer throws high-90s heat, he still has a great slider and a good changeup.