The 2020 MLB draft is in the books, though it was much shorter than usual due to the coronavirus pandemic. This year’s edition lasted five rounds, giving the Oakland A’s five picks to work with.
The A’s went bold with their first selection, taking a high school catcher with the No. 26 overall pick. After that they chose four college players, three of them pitchers. Here’s the full list, including links to our full coverage of each (which feature much more detailed scouting reports):
The main splash is Soderstrom, who receives praise from scouts for his mature, polished hitting.