2023 MLB Draft: Everything You Need to Know
Top Prospects and Signing Bonuses
The 2023 MLB Draft is set to take place in Seattle from July 9-11, and it's considered one of the best drafts in recent years. Here are some of the top prospects to watch for:
- Dylan Crews, OF, LSU: The reigning National Player of the Year, Crews is a 6'2", 220-pound outfielder with a powerful bat and a strong arm.
- Paul Skenes, RHP, LSU: Skenes is a 6'6", 220-pound right-handed pitcher with a fastball that can reach triple digits and a devastating changeup.
- Enrique Bradfield, OF, Vanderbilt: Bradfield is a 6'0", 175-pound outfielder with blazing speed and a knack for getting on base.
- Konnor Griffin, RHP, Arkansas: Griffin is a 6'5", 220-pound right-handed pitcher with a fastball that sits in the mid-90s and a sharp slider.
- Aidan Miller, SS, Vanderbilt: Miller is a 6'2", 195-pound shortstop with a strong arm and a consistent bat.
The signing bonuses for these top prospects are expected to be significant, with some experts predicting that Crews and Skenes could each sign for bonuses of over $6 million.
Draft Order
The draft order for the 2023 MLB Draft was determined by the inverse order of the 2022 MLB standings, with the Pittsburgh Pirates getting the first overall pick. Here is the complete draft order:
- Pittsburgh Pirates
- Detroit Tigers
- Arizona Diamondbacks
- Minnesota Twins
- Baltimore Orioles
- Washington Nationals
- Cincinnati Reds
- Kansas City Royals
- Oakland Athletics
- Colorado Rockies
Picks Forfeited by Teams
Some teams forfeited some of their picks in the 2023 MLB Draft by signing free agents who were given qualifying offers. Here are the teams that forfeited picks and the picks that they forfeited:
- Texas Rangers: 1st round pick
- Philadelphia Phillies: 2nd round pick
- New York Mets: 3rd round pick
- St. Louis Cardinals: 3rd round pick
- Arizona Diamondbacks: 4th round pick
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