For fans of the Dodgers who were able to tune into the first night of MLB’s abbreviated 2020 amateur draft, they weren’t surprised when the club selected one of the best available pitchers with the 29th overall pick—right-hander Bobby Miller out of the University of Louisville.
The Dodgers made their pick just shy of 10:00 p.m. eastern time, stretching the first round to almost three long hours.
The slot value for the 29th pick is $2,424,600.
The 21-year-old Miller, who just finished his junior year for the Cardinals, is known primarily for his fastball which sits in the 96-98 MPH range.