There have been 315 players selected so far through the first two days of the 2024 MLB Draft. On Tuesday, 300 more players will hear their names as the Draft concludes with Rounds 11-20, which are being streamed live in the video atop this article.
As a reminder, the late rounds can be more than just opportunities to fill out a farm system. This year’s All-Stars Matt Strahm (2012, 21st round), Kirby Yates (2005, 26th round) and Seth Lugo (2011, 34th round) were all taken after the 10th round when drafted. Even Hall of Famers Andre Dawson (1975, 11th), Ryne Sandberg (1978, 20th) and Jim Thome (1989, 13th) and future member of Cooperstown Albert Pujols (1999, 13th) entered pro ball as late picks, giving hope to every player selected on Day 3.
Follow along here as we break down the most notable picks from Day 3.
Pick 1 (316th overall), Athletics: Kyle Robinson, RHP, Texas Tech (No. 182)
Oakland gets the day going with a ranked prospect right out of the gate in the Red Raiders right-hander. Robinson posted a 5.09 ERA with 79 strikeouts in 76 innings this spring in his first season as a full-time starter on campus. He lacks fastball velo and life but stands out most for a plus changeup that fades well and gets whiffs out of the zone.
Pick 7 (322nd overall), Angels: Trey Gregory-Alford, RHP, Coronado (CO) HS (No. 105)
The Halos take a bit of a swing here in taking the Colorado high-schooler, hoping they can use savings from taking two college seniors and a grad student in Rounds 8-10 to add Gregory-Alford. The 6-foot-5 hurler, who just turned 18 in May, can touch 97 mph with his fastball and flashes a decent slider. He’s a long-term project with upside, given his size and current fastball velo.
Pick 23 (338th overall), Twins: Michael Carpenter, LHP, Madison (WI) College (unranked)
Named the NJCAA Division II pitcher of the year, Carpenter held a 45-inning scoreless streak at one point this spring and finished with a 1.03 ERA and 111 strikeouts in 78 1/3 frames. His 89-93 mph fastball plays up with some deception, and he’ll bring a curveball and changeup around the 80 mph mark.
Pick 30 (345th overall), Rangers: Dalton Pence, LHP, North Carolina (unranked)
Tommy John surgery wrecked Pence’s early years with the Tar Heels, but he settled in nicely as the team’s closer this spring, earning eight saves while posting a 2.45 ERA with 74 strikeouts in 58 2/3 innings. He relies heavily on his 91-95 mph fastball due to its tremendous carry, but continued health and his slider and changeup could get him chances to start in the Texas system.
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