Padres select prep star Justin Lange No. 34 overall
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With the 34th pick of the 2020 MLB Draft, the San Diego Padres selected Justin Lange, a pitcher out of Llano High School in Texas.
Lange is a flame-throwing right-hander who can touch 100 mph and frequently sits in the upper 90s.
Bio
Age: 18
Position: RHP
Height/Weight: 6-foot-4, 220 lbs
Bats/Throws: R/R
School: Llano HS
NCAA commit: Dallas Baptist
Pick value: $2,148,100
Tools
- Power pitcher who can hit 100 mph
- Consistently sits in high 90s with fastball
- Also throws hard slider
Why you're going to love this guy
- Outstanding athlete who can also play outfield
- Added 25 pounds of muscle last summer
- Flashes raw power at plate when hitting
Things he'll need to overcome
- Inconsistent with pitches
- Changeup needs work
- Control and command issues
Take a look ...
(Source: Perfect Game Baseball)
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