The circumstances surrounding the 2020 MLB Amateur Draft were somewhat unfortunate.
Normally, the draft is scheduled for 40 rounds. This allows all 30 clubs to select from a much wider pool of both prep and college players, while also giving more players the opportunity to realize a dream.
But the coronavirus has made things anything but normal for the sporting world, including baseball. The draft was shortened to just five rounds this year, robbing potential up-and-coming stars of the chance to embark on the journey of a lifetime.
Whereas a number of players missed out, however, top players selected within the past few years suddenly find themselves in position to possibly play at the big-league level this season.