SAN DIEGO, CA - MARCH 20: An aerial view of Petco Park stadium on March 20, 2020 in San Diego, California. Major League Baseball has postponed the beginning of the 2020 season due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
The Padres have selected one of the drafts top risers in high school pitcher, Justin Lange, with the 34th overall pick.
Is AJ Preller trying to replicate the 2017 MLB Draft where he took six straight high school players? If so, he’s well on his way as the Padres have selected Justin Lange with the 34th overall pick in the competitive balance round of the draft.