MIAMI (CBSMiami) – The Miami Marlins have selected right-handed pitcher Max Meyer with the third overall pick in the 2020 MLB Draft.
The two-way star played the outfield for the Minnesota Golden Gophers while also developing into the team’s pitching ace.
His pro future is on the mound, where he began his college career by tying the school record with 16 saves as a freshman before moving into the starting rotation as a sophomore.
Meyer’s slider is wicked and is complemented by a mid-to-upper-90s fastball — all with a smooth delivery.
Here’s what MLB.com wrote about his pitches:
“Meyer owns the best slider in the 2020 Draft, a wipeout 87-91 mph offering with which he can add and subtract depth.