Tampa Bay Rays: Getting to know 57th overall pick LHP, Ian Seymour

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The Tampa Bay Rays used their third pick of the 2020 draft on left-handed pitcher Ian Seymour out of Virginia Tech. Let’s get to know him.

The Tampa Bay Rays used their second-round pick (57th overall) on Ian Seymour. He was at the beginning of a breakout year in 2020 before the shutdown.

Tampa Bay Rays, Ian Seymour – Scouting Report

Here is MLB.com’s scouting grades (20-80 scale). A score of 50 is considered major-league average.

Fastball: 55
Changeup: 55
Slider: 45
Control: 50
Overall: 45

Seymour is 6-1, 210 pounds with an unorthodox delivery, and two above-average pitches.