2020 Draft Day 2 recap: White Sox nab Kelley

The new-look First-Year Player Draft got underway Wednesday night with 37 selections made in the first and Competitive Balance A rounds. The remainder of the five-round process began Thursday afternoon. After that, any undrafted eligible player can sign for a $20,000 bonus limit.

Some potential future top prospects found their new organizations on Day 1, but there was plenty of top talent left on the board on Day 2.

Here's a breakdown of the players selected in Round 2 of the Draft.

38. Detroit Tigers: Dillon Dingler, catcher, Ohio State -- A system built on pitching could use a good catcher. Players like Dingler defy traditional expectations for the typical catcher. The former center fielder and high-school basketball star provides athleticism behind the plate as well as a strong, accurate throwing arm. His bat started to improve last season, but he really broke out this spring. He batted .340 with a 1.164 OPS in 13 games with the Buckeyes. Dingler’s raw power was evident in the short sample as he bashed five homers, four doubles and a triple. The Tigers have a ton of pitching talent with Casey Mize, Matt Manning, Alex Faedo and Tarik Skubal at the upper crust of a system that might have just found its backstop of the future.

39. Baltimore Orioles: Hudson Haskin, outfielder, Tulane -- Baltimore continues to build its system with position players after taking outfielder Heston Kjerstad No. 2 overall and Mississippi State shortstop Jordan Westburg in the first compensation round. Haskin, a draft-eligible sophomore, was a consistent hitter at Tulane with a quick swing and a knack for the barrel. He has the glove to stick in center field, and although he only stole five bases in college, he does possess plus speed. Haskin broke George Springer's high-school stolen-base record at Avon Old Farms in Connecticut.

40. Miami Marlins: Daxton Fulton, left-handed pitcher, Mustang (OK) HS -- A rebuilding team like the Marlins can afford to be patient. Fulton is one of the best left-handed prep pitchers in the Draft, though he was robbed of his senior season by the pandemic. With a big 6-foot-6, 225-pound frame, he works his fastball in the lower 90s with a plus curve and average changeup. The Marlins went for a college pitcher in Round 1 with Minnesota righty Max Meyer, boast righty Sixto Sanchez as their top prospect and now add a projectable southpaw to the mix.

41. Kansas City Royals: Ben Hernandez, right-handed pitcher, De La Salle Institute (Ill.) -- The Royals have called on pitchers a lot in the early rounds of the past few Drafts. Hernandez earned attention with a devastating changeup that he sets up with a low- to mid-90s fastball. He also throws an average curveball and makes the most of his 6-foot-2, 205-pound frame. Hernandez is older for the class and can be Draft-eligible again should he decide to honor his commitment to Illinois-Chicago. But with his finesse, he'll provide a change of pace to a group of very large Royals power-pitcher prospects such as Brady Singer, Daniel Lynch, Jackson Kowar, Kris Bubic and first-rounder Asa Lacy.

42. Toronto Blue Jays: CJ Van Eyk, right-handed pitcher, Florida State -- The Blue Jays went the high-upside college route again on Day 2. Austin Martin could be considered a steal at No. 5, and Van Eyk provides excellent value at No. 42. Van Eyk's best offering is an above-average 12-to-6 curveball that he combines with a mid-90s fastball and average changeup. He was used out of the bullpen for most of his freshman season before transitioning into a full-time starting role as a sophomore. He was off to an excellent start with a 1.31 ERA in 20 2/3 innings this spring. He's just eight months younger than Alek Manoah, another college righty who the Blue Jays selected in the first round last year.

43. Seattle Mariners: Zach DeLoach, outfielder, Texas A&M -- There might not be a better outfield duo in the Minors than Seattle's Jarred Kelenic and Julio Rodriguez . The Mariners added to their biggest strength after taking one of the best pitchers in the Draft, Emerson Hancock, in the first round. DeLoach was inconsistent in his first two seasons but exploded in a shortened 2020 campaign. He batted .421 and eclipsed his NCAA career homer output with six long balls this spring. DeLoach will need to find some consistency at the plate in order to climb the ladder, but has the tools to play a corner outfield spot as a professional. Should he find himself on a roster with Kelenic and Rodriguez one day, he'll likely be the one playing left field.

44. Pittsburgh Pirates: Jared Jones, right-handed pitcher, La Mirada (Cal.) HS -- The Pirates went high upside with their selections of Nick Gonzales and Carmen Mlodzinski on Day 1. Jones might be more of a project, but one beginning with great arm strength. The 18-year-old runs his fastball up to the mid- to high-90s with some late run. He plays with the velocity on his slider, ranging the pitch from the low 80s to the almost curveball-like low- to mid-70s. Jones also has an average changeup that he throws a little harder than his breaking ball. He has the tools to be a potential bullpen piece for the Pirates in the future.

45. San Diego Padres: Owen Caissie, Notre Dame Catholic (ON) SS -- Outside of Taylor Trammell , the Padres are thin on Minor League outfield talent. San Diego went with high-school outfielder Robert Hassell III in the first round and reached for the potential power-speed combo outfielder again with Caissie. The 17-year-old Canadian has 55-grade power and speed, but his loudest tool is his arm. He showed an ability to spray the ball to all fields but will have to tap into his power to move quickly through the Minors. Caissie just might be the underslot pick who saves the club enough money to sign third-rounder Cole Wilcox, a projected first-round talent. A team with a farm system this good can afford to take risks such as this.

46. Colorado Rockies: Chris McMahon, right-handed pitcher, Miami (Fla.) – The Rockies love to call on hard-throwing sinkerballers, and they found a good one on Day 2. McMahon was limited by injuries and inconsistency in his first two years of college. But after an excellent performance with the collegiate national team, he settled into a groove this spring. McMahon's mid-90s fastball features late sinking action. He also has good feel for a changeup and a curveball that has some characteristics of a slider. In 25 2/3 innings with the 'Canes this season, McMahon posted a 1.05 ERA with 38 punchouts.

47. Chicago White Sox: Jared Kelley, right-handed pitcher, Refugio (Tex.) HS -- The rankings have looked favorable for the White Sox farm system over the past few years, and they went with the highest-ranking player available at No. 47. Kelley was among the best prep prospects in the country coming into the season after dominant performances in summer showcases last year. The 6-foot-3 right-hander features an above-average mid- to high-90s fastball and a plus changeup with some fade. It was thought Kelley might have been taken No. 11 overall in the first round, but Chicago selected Tennessee lefty Garrett Crochet there and was still able to snare its man here.

48. Cincinnati Reds: Christian Roa, right-handed pitcher, Texas A&M -- Cincinnati got it right last year with TCU left-hander Nick Lodolo in the first round and added to that depth on Day 2. Roa was a bit overshadowed by Texas A&M teammate Asa Lacy but proved to be an excellent compliment to the first pitcher off the board in 2020. There have been concerns about his mid-90s fastball potentially flattening out, but he has a trio of offspeed pitches that often get him out of trouble. His curveball and changeup project as plus and his slider is seen as average. Roa had a difficult start to the 2020 season, sporting a 5.85 ERA, but he did strike out 35 in 20 innings.

49. San Francisco Giants: Casey Schmitt, third baseman, San Diego State -- Although he was announced as a third baseman, Schmitt is a legitimate two-way prospect. He compiled 17 saves over his first two seasons while still maintaining a role as an everyday player. He was a .291 career hitter who showed modest power in college but hit five long balls with wood bats in the Cape Cod League last summer. The Giants already showed they're willing to go outside the box by drafting a catcher, Patrick Bailey, despite having one of the best backstops in the Minors in Joey Bart. Schmitt might be able to fill multiple gaps for San Francisco.

50. Texas Rangers: Evan Carter, outfielder, Elizabethton (Tenn.) HS -- There wasn't a lot written about Carter before the Draft. He wasn't ranked by any major publication, some of which go as deep as 500 names. But by all accounts he's a large-bodied outfielder that was also a decent pitcher in high school. He is committed to play for Duke, whose coach Chris Pollard praised Carter's speed and athleticism, especially for his size. The Rangers' best three prospects are position players, and they went to that well with each of their first two picks.

51. Chicago Cubs: Burl Carraway, left-handed pitcher, Dallas Baptist -- Scouts have said Carraway can pull a Brandon Finnegan and pitch in a big league bullpen this year. Carraway struck out an incredible 15.6 batters per nine innings his sophomore season, using a mid- to high-90s fastball and looping curveball. After a summer with the collegiate national team, he was well on his way to another incredible season in 2020, but he showed he still had to work out some of his control issues. Southpaw Brailyn Marquez ranks as the best pitcher in the Cubs system, but Carraway seems like he can stick as a starter.

52. New York Mets: J.T. Ginn, right-handed pitcher, Mississippi State -- Last year, the Mets selected Matthew Allan, a consensus top-15 talent, in the third round and managed to sign three players on the top of their Draft board. Though Ginn didn't come in with that level of fanfare, he's still a signability risk. Ginn is a Draft-eligible sophomore just three months removed from Tommy John surgery. It would make sense for him to return to college if he doesn't get the bonus he expects. When healthy, he's one of the best pitching prospects in the country. He was drafted by the Dodgers out of high school in the first round of 2018, but opted to attend college. He's plus-plus with a low- to mid-90s fastball and wipeout slider, and he also possesses an above-average changeup. The Mets remain thin on upper-level pitching prospects. Ginn is going to need some time to bounce back from Tommy John, which might put him on a timeline with some of the younger Mets pitchers like Allan.

53. Milwaukee Brewers: Freddy Zamora, shortstop, Miami (Fla.) -- Milwaukee could use more depth at just about every area of its farm system, but first it will fill the gaps on the field. Zamora first drew praise for his defense, especially his above-average throwing ability from shortstop. But his bat was consistent in Miami. He was a .298 hitter with 31 stolen bases in his first two seasons but didn't get to play in 2020 after nursing knee and hamstring injuries. Zamora will need to make the most of his contact-first approach and continue to be a plus defender at shortstop.

54. St. Louis Cardinals: Masyn Winn, right-handed pitcher/shortstop, Kingwood (Tex.) HS -- Winn is technically the first official two-way player off the board this year. Scouts say there's a higher ceiling for Winn as a pitcher. He uses all of his 5-foot-11, 180-pound frame to run his above average fastball up to the mid- to high-90s. He's also plus-plus on the curveball and throws a serviceable changeup. He'll need to improve on his bat-to-ball skills, but he's already shown some raw power at the plate. He's quick and athletic enough to continue to play shortstop and obviously has a strong arm in the field. He has the makings of a good fit to the Cardinals' eclectic mix of pitchers and hitters at the upper crust of their farm system.

55. Washington Nationals: Cole Henry, right-handed pitcher, Louisiana State -- Washington went the college pitcher route again on Day 2 after selecting right-hander Cade Cavalli out of Oklahoma at No. 22. Henry has a lot of head movement in a somewhat violent delivery, but he's able to generate a lot of velocity on his mid- to high-90s fastball. Henry also has an above-average curveball with hard downward action and a serviceable changeup that will need to continue to develop. Henry was a very successful college pitcher with a 3.03 career ERA and 11.1 K/9. This marked the second consecutive year the Nationals went with pitchers for their first two picks.

56. Cleveland Indians: Logan Allen, left-handed pitcher, Florida International -- Yes, the Indians have a lefty from Florida named Logan Allen already at Triple-A Columbus. But this Logan Allen, like many prospects from smaller schools, made a name for himself in the Cape Cod League. He sits in the low 90s with some arm-side run on his fastball. But he also grades out above-average with a fading changeup and throws an average curveball. He struck out 12.1 batters per nine and was also a career .297 career hitter at FIU. The Indians probably could use him more as a pitcher to help fill a need in the system.

57. Tampa Bay Rays: Ian Seymour, left-handed pitcher, Virginia Tech -- The Rays have earned a lot of trust in this arena. Seymour is another prospect who took a step forward after a summer on the Cape, but he could still be considered a reach at No. 57. He uses a deceptive delivery and sits in the low- to mid-90s with his fastball. His changeup generates a lot of swing-and-miss and his slider is his third offering. He held a 10.8 K/9 over 159 2/3 innings at Virginia Tech. The Rays are deep enough at the prospect level for Seymour to be able to avoid the spotlight for a little while.

58. Oakland Athletics: Jeff Criswell, right-handed pitcher, Michigan -- The A's have a few starting pitching prospects, namely Jesus Luzardo and A.J. Puk , who are very close to contributing at the Major League level. This means they can afford to be patient with a player like Criswell or even afford to move him back to the bullpen, a role he filled for most of his first two years at Michigan, including the Wolverines' College World Series run last year. He could remain a starter and has three above-average pitches. There's some heavy sink to his mid-90s fastball while his slider and changeup work a bit slower. He posted a career 2.88 ERA at Michigan but walked 4.3 per nine innings.

59. Minnesota Twins: Alerick Soularie, left fielder, Tennessee -- The Twins are talented enough at the Major League level and have enough prospect depth to take a chance on a guy like Soularie. He has excellent bat-to-ball skills, a decent glove and decent power. But there are concerns about his athleticism and arm strength. Soularie showed more power than he gets credit for, bashing five homers in 60 at-bats this spring. But he's not a lock at any one position on the field -- and not because of his versatility. The Twins are a good organization for producing offensive talent.

60. Los Angeles Dodgers: Landon Knack, right-handed pitcher, East Tennessee State -- Much like the Rays, the Dodgers have earned some trust with picks like this. Knack is about as well regarded as it gets for a fifth-year senior who has little-to-no negotiating power. His control and fastball grade out well above average, his slider and changeup are seen as plus pitches, and he also possesses a serviceable curveball. Knack posteed a 2.29 ERA in 122 innings at ETSU and had more than twice as many strikeouts than innings pitched before the shutdown this spring. Knack is more than just a guy who might save a team some bonus money.