The 2020 MLB Draft made for a very busy five rounds over two days. After the action slowed a bit, General Manager Jeff Bridich and Vice President for Scouting Bill Schmidt took questions from reporters. They provided more insight into the Rockies’ draft choices, their thoughts on the remaining signing period, and the uncertainty surrounding player development.
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2020 draft assessment
Despite the 2020 draft having fewer rounds, the Rockies are confident they have made significant contributions to their organization. Schmidt said that although he wasn’t sure the Rockies had addressed all their areas of need, “[I] like the to look at it more that we acquired some good talent to add to what we already have in our organization.