MLB Draft 2022 Open Thread: A’s pick 19th, 56th, 69th

The MLB Draft has arrived!

Sunday marks the first day of a three-day process. Day One features the first two rounds plus all compensation rounds, covering the first 80 overall picks.

The Oakland A’s will make three picks today.

• 1st round: No. 19
• 2nd round: No. 56
• Competitive Balance Round B: No. 69

Who might the A’s choose with their top selection? Here are some writeups on a half dozen possibilities:

• OF Dylan Beavers (Cal) and OF Brock Jones (Stanford)
• OF Drew Gilbert (Tennessee) and OF Jacob Melton (Oregon State)
• SS Zach Neto (Campbell) and SS Peyton Graham (Oklahoma)

Also check out grover’s draft intro for a larger look at the A’s bonus pool and other considerations.

Here’s how to watch Day One of the draft:

• Date: Sunday, July 17
• Time: 4:00 p.m. PT
• TV: ESPN, MLB Network
• Radio: MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM
• Online streaming: ESPN app, MLB.com

Let’s Go Oakland!