Mariners select Georgia ace Emerson Hancock No. 6 overall

With the sixth pick of the 2020 MLB Draft, the Seattle Mariners selected Emerson Hancock, a right-handed pitcher out of Georgia.

A highly regarded high school prospect, Hancock broke out as a sophomore starter for Georgia in 2019 by leading the SEC in WHIP and issuing fewer than two walks per nine innings. He's the top-ranked right-handed pitcher in this draft by MLB.com.

Hancock joins Jeff Pyburn in 1980 as the highest draft pick in Bulldogs history.

Bio

Age: 21
Position: RHP
Height/Weight: 6-foot-4, 213 lbs
Bats/Throws: R/R
School: Georgia
Pick value: $5,742,900

Tools

• Hard fastball that can reach 97 mph
• Three secondary pitches, including slider in mid-80s

Why you're going to love this guy

• Excellent delivery
• Good command of pitches
• Praised for athleticism, defense
• Efficient on the mound

Things he'll need to overcome

• Not as dominant in abbreviated 2020 season
• Some concerns about low arm slot
• Doesn't use curveball that often

2019 Stats

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(Video source: Baseball America)