The 2019 MLB draft is a strange one in many ways. First and most importantly, the Arizona Diamondbacks have seven picks on the first night of the draft. However, there a number of other points about this draft that set it apart from other, recent drafts. Notably, this draft has some elite impact talent at the top, but then falls off into a large pool of very talented prospects with bust floors but strong ceilings. College pitching, which usually comprises close to half of the first round talent, is possibly the weakest category in this year’s draft. This draft is highlighted by college bats.
Examining Possible Arizona Draft Strategies
