The Diamondbacks used their top pick at No. 18 overall on Duke pitcher Bryce Jarvis, a right-hander who projects as a big league starter. He is the son of former big league pitcher Kevin Jarvis, who pitched briefly for the Diamondbacks in 2006 and spent time in the organization as a scout.
Bryce Jarvis features a fastball that sits in the mid-90s, up a few ticks from last year, along with a change-up and curveball. He made four starts for Duke before the season ended due to the coronavirus pandemic, posting a 0.67 ERA with 40 strikeouts and two walks in 27 innings.