A's select prep catcher Tyler Soderstrom No. 26 overall
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With the 26th pick in the 2020 MLB Draft, the Oakland Athletics selected Tyler Soderstrom, a catcher out of Turlock High School in California.
Soderstrom is lauded for his potent bat and can also play some infield positions when not behind the plate. His father, Steve Soderstrom, was selected sixth overall by the San Francisco Giants in 1993 and briefly pitched in the majors.
Shortly after he was drafted, Soderstrom reached an over-slot deal with Oakland, reports Baseball America's Kyle Glaser.
Bio
Age: 18
Position: C
Height/Weight: 6-foot-2, 200 lbs
Bats/Throws: L/R
School: Turlock HS
NCAA Commit: UCLA
Pick value: $2,653,400
Tools
- Polished left-handed bat
- Raw power
Why you're going to love this guy
- Huge offensive upside
- Good speed for his position
- Naturally strong arm
Things he'll need to overcome
- Defense needs work
- Questions about ability to stick at catcher
2019 Stats
| PA | AVG | OPS | HR | RBI | BB/K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 108 | .450 | 1.340 | 4 | 27 | 21/9 |
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