Rockies selects prep catcher Drew Romo No. 35 overall

With the 35th pick in the 2020 MLB Draft, the Colorado Rockies selected Drew Romo, a catcher out of The Woodlands High School in Texas.

Romo's draft stock has skyrocketed due to his incredible defensive skills. He's considered the best defensive catcher in the draft.

Bio

Age: 18
Position: C
Height/Weight: 6-foot-1, 205 lbs
Bats/Throws: S/R
School: The Woodlands HS
NCAA commit: Louisiana State
Pick value: $2,095,800

Tools

• Strong throwing arm (60-grade tool)
• Advanced fielding skills (60-grade tool)
• Outstanding blocker behind the plate

Why you're going to love this guy

• Viewed as a strong clubhouse leader with high baseball intelligence
• Described by some as the best defensive catcher to come out of Texas in years
• Served as starting catcher for the American U-18 team in back-to-back years (2018-19)

Things he'll need to overcome

• Has made strides, but remains weak as a right-handed hitter
• High swing-and-miss tendency
• Didn't look sharp in 2020 before season shut down

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