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Brewers Select Towering LHP Russell Smith In 2nd Round Of MLB Draft

MARYVALE, - MARCH 12: A fan walks past a Milwaukee Brewers sign at American Family Fields stadium following Major League Baseball's decision to suspend all spring training games on March 12, 2020 in Phoenix, Arizona. The decision was made due to concerns of the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. (Photo by Ralph Freso/Getty Images)

The Milwaukee Brewers needed to add some pitching to their system, and after going with college bats with their first two picks, they add a college pitcher in the second round.

In recent years, the Brewers have focused their pitching development on lefties, and they grabbed themselves another southpaw with the 51st selection.