Bleacher Report · Jun 11, 2020
MLB Draft Picks 2020: List of Round 1 Selections, Grades and Updated Order
Spencer TorkelsonThe Detroit Tigers went the expected route and selected Spencer Torkelson to open the 2020 MLB draft, but the first round included quite a few surprises from there.
Some less-heralded prospects shot up the draft board, while a few top talents waited a bit longer than popular opinion. Additionally, the 2020 draft set a record for most consecutive college players (seven) to begin the first round.
Initial grades are challenging for many reasons, but especially because no player has spent an inning in the minor leagues. As a result, the following grades are based on perceived value compared to the players available—not career projection.