Indians select FIU lefty Logan Allen No. 56 overall

With the 56th pick in the 2020 MLB Draft, the Cleveland Indians selected Logan Allen, a left-hander out of Florida International.

The FIU southpaw is a polished strike-thrower who gets results beyond what his stuff indicates. Despite using only roughly average pitches in his repertoire, Allen pounded the strike zone and dominated hitters in the Cape Cod League last year, posting a 24-to-3 strikeout-to-walk ratio without allowing a homer or earned run.

This is the second Logan Allen the Indians will have after acquiring another left-hander with the same name last year in a three-way trade with the San Diego Padres and Cincinnati Reds.

Bio

Age: 21
Position: LHP
Height/Weight: 6-foot-0, 180 lbs
Bats/Throws: R/L
School: Florida International

Tools

• Fastball (90-93 mph)
• Changeup (55-grade)
• Curveball (50-grade)

Why you're going to love this guy

• Pounds the zone, generates whiffs
• Uses above-average command with confidence
• Polished, deceptive delivery

Things he'll need to overcome

• Lack of blow-you-away pitch
• Shallow repertoire

2020 stats

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(Video source: Perfect Game)