Nationals select Oklahoma star Cade Cavalli No. 22 overall
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With the 22nd pick in the 2020 MLB Draft, the Washington Nationals selected Cade Cavalli, a pitcher out of Oklahoma.
The first baseman-turned-pitcher is a big, strong hurler who also raked at the dish for the Sooners, posting a 1.004 OPS in 2019.
Bio
Age: 21
Position: RHP
Height/Weight: 6-foot-4, 226 lbs
Bats/Throws: R/R
School: Oklahoma
Pick value: $3,027,000
Tools
- Easy velocity, with fastball topping out at 98 mph
- Power curveball
- Upside of front-line starter
Why you're going to love this guy
- Started 12 games on mound, appeared in 19 more games as DH in sophomore season
- Member of the U.S. collegiate national team
- Father, Brian, was a catcher in Angels' system
Things he'll need to overcome
- Health concerns, including back and arm issues
- Premium stuff gets hit hard
- Has shown command issues
2019 stats
| IP (G) | ERA | K/9 | K/BB | HR/9 | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60.1 (12) | 3.28 | 8.8 | 59/35 | 0.6 | 1.46 |
| PA | AVG | OPS | HR | RBI | BB/K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84 | .319 | 1.004 | 4 | 17 | 9/24 |
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(Video source: Perfect Game Baseball)