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The 2019 MLB Draft will take place on June 3-5, and here's the preview for it. The MLB Draft starts on June 3 at 7:00 PM on MLB Network, which is the only televised day of the draft. Days 2 and 3 will be available for streaming on MLB.com. Here is the draft pick order for the first round:
Pick 1: Baltimore Orioles
Pick 2: Kansas City Royals
Pick 3: Chicago White Sox
Pick 4: Miami Marlins
Pick 5: Detroit Tigers
Pick 6: San Diego Padres
Pick 7: Cincinnati Reds
Pick 8: Texas Rangers
Pick 9: Atlanta Braves
Pick 10: San Francisco Giants
Pick 11: Toronto Blue Jays
Pick 12: New York Mets
Pick 13: Minnesota Twins
Pick 14: Philadelphia Phillies
Pick 15: Los Angeles Angels
Pick 16: Arizona Diamondbacks
Pick 17: Washington Nationals
Pick 18: Pittsburgh Pirates
Pick 19: St.Louis Cardinals
Pick 20: Seattle Mariners
Picks 21-41: Atlanta Braves, Tampa Bay Rays, Colorado Rockies, Cleveland Indians, Los Angeles Dodgers, Arizona Diamondbacks, Chicago Cubs, Milwaukee Brewers, Oakland Athletics, New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers, Houston Astros, Arizona Diamondbacks(x2), Miami Marlins, Tampa Bay Rays, Pittsburgh Pirates, New York Yankees, Minnesota Twins, Tampa Bay Rays, Texas Rangers
Top 5 draft prospects:
1. Adley Rutschman(Catcher, Oregon State)
Rutschman helped lead Oregon State to a College World Series victory, and earned MVP honors. He is regarded as the complete package both at and behind the plate, with the ability to make consistent and hard contact with the ball. He is more of a gap, doubles hitter, but homers started showing up this season as a Junior. He has excellent hands and a strong arm behind the plate, and is better than most people give him credit for. He is the clear favorite for the first pick, and the last time the O's took a switch hitting catcher with their first pick, Matt Wieters, it worked.
2. Bobby Witt Jr(Shortstop, Colleyville Heritage High School, Texas)
Well, would you look at that. Another top shortstop. He won the high school home run derby and the MVP for several events, including the Under Armour All-America game. He is a potential 5 tool shortstop, with willingness to hit to any field, which would make it pretty hard to put a defensive allignment on Witt. His raw power and excellent speed could make him a 20-20 player(20 homers and 20 stolen bases in a season).
3. Andrew Vaughn(First Base, California)
He wasn't a top prospect out of high school as an undersized first baseman, but Vaughn hit his way towards the top while at California. He was named PAC 12 Freshman of the year, and hit .402 with 23 homers last year to win the Golden Spikes Award. He very well could be the best all-around hitter in the draft. He has a good approach at the plate, walking more than he has struck out. He also destroys baseballs too. He can hit the ball to all fields, so don't try shifting on him. He also doesn't sacrifice power at the plate either. He has the potential to move up quickly through the minor leagues and make the majors in a few years.
4. CJ Abrams(Shortstop, Blessed Trinity Catholic High School, Georgia)
Wow, another talented shortstop? Baseball has plenty of these, by the way. He is the best player to come out of his school, and is one of the better hitters available. He draws comparisons to Mariners 2B Dee Gordon, though he is considered to have more power than Gordon at the plate. He also has good athleticism and speed, much like Gordon. His speed can change the outcome of a game, much like Billy Hamilton of the Kansas City Royals. He uses his speed to beat out bunts and ground balls, and very well could be a stolen base champion. He isn't too much of a slugger, but has the power to hit 10-15 homers on a yearly basis.
5. JJ Bleday(Outfield, Vanderbilt)
Ah yes, our first Vanderbilt prospect. Vanderbilt is well known throughout America for developing top prospects, and Bleday is no different. He immediately got to start as a Freshman and was the team's best hitter in his Sophmore year. He was voted the best prospect when he played in the Cape Cod Baseball league last summer. He led NCAA Division 1 in homers his Junior year with 25, and should be the first outfielder off the board come draft day. He has a pure, left handed swing, and can hit line drives to all fields. He was a hitter and a pitcher in high school, and his good arm is a nice fit in right field. He may be a below average runner, but can cover some ground in the outfield when he has to, and he has good instincts.
Stay tuned for a draft recap in a few days.
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