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
| IP (G) | ERA | K/9 | K/BB | HR/9 | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90.1 (14) | 1.99 | 9.7 | 97/18 | 0.5 | 0.84 |
Take a look ...
(Video source: Baseball America)
