CJ Van Eyk ranked the #19 prospect for 2020 MLB Draft

Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY SportsLast season, CJ Van Eyk showed out in his first year as a weekend started. The junior’s pitching arsenal is one of the best in the country and the experts agree. In MLB.com’s first top 100 for the 2020 MLB draft, FSU’s ace came in as the number 19 overall prospect and seventh RHP.

If it wasn’t for one of the most loaded college pitching classes in recent years, Van Eyk could be even higher. With improved command and execution, CJ has the potential to move into the top-10.

The Tampa native posted a 3.81 ERA in 99.1 IP last season. Van Eyk struck out 129 batters, 13th best in the nation, and had a 11.7 K/9 in 2019. If the junior can improve his 3.72 BB/9 in 2020,…