Color me surprised. After going for what is presumably an under-slot guy in the first round, I expected 2 or 3 high school kids who could be bought out of college commitments with over-slot money in the Braves 2020 Draft Rounds 3 through 5. Instead we have 2 injury buy-low guys and a potential mid-rotation starter (who will cost more than slot).
OK, What Gives?
Let’s dig back into baseball history again! Before the draft became a thing in the mid-60’s teams had to not only scout but also sign players, often in competition with other organizations.