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Oakland Athletics select Michigan's Jeff Criswell in Round 2 of 2020 MLB draft

The Oakland Athletics selected Michigan pitcher Jeff Criswell in the second round of the 2020 MLB draft on Thursday.

He was the 58th overall pick.

Criswell, a right-handed pitcher, helped the Wolverines reach the College World Series in 2019. He was first drafted in the 35th round of the 2017 draft by the Detroit Tigers out of Portage Central High, but chose to play in college.

His power arm gives him versatility as either a starter or reliever in the pros.