Stephanie Sengwe is writer based in New York who covers companies in the streaming industry including AT&T, Amazon, Apple, Hulu, Roku, and Netflix . She also contributes daily news coverage on streaming services and devices for The Streamable.
Following the NFL’s lead, the MLB isn’t letting COVID-19 put a hamper on this year’s draft. The league will begin the first round of their 2020 draft today and finish out tomorrow. The 2020 MLB Draft will be held virtually and broadcast on the MLB Network and ESPN beginning at 7 p.m. ET.
For the second time in three years, the Detroit Tigers have the number one pick for this year’s draft. The team is expected to go with Spencer Torkelson, Arizona State University’s first baseman, CBS Sports reports. The next four players are expected to be some sort of combination of Vanderbilt’s Austin Martin, Texas A&M’s southpaw Asa Lacy, Georgia right-hander Emerson Hancock and Minnesota right-hander Max Meyer. The Baltimore Orioles, Miami Marlins, Kansas City Royals and Toronto Blue Jays round out the top five teams with picks in the first round.
Though there are some strong college picks this year, there’s a trio of high school pitchers who have the potential to be first-round talents. Oregon’s Mick Abel, Texas’ Jared Kelley and Pennsylvania’s Nick Bitsko are all expected to be picked early enough in the draft that they will sign, according to the MLB.
How to Stream the First Round of the 2020 MLB Draft
You can stream the first round of the 2020 MLB Draft live with a Live TV Streaming Service, or you can watch with your TV Everywhere credentials using the ESPN mobile app for iOS and Android or watch on its site.
Stephanie Sengwe is writer based in New York who covers companies in the streaming industry including AT&T, Amazon, Apple, Hulu, Roku, and Netflix . She also contributes daily news coverage on streaming services and devices for The Streamable.