Dodgers 2020 MLB Draft grades: What you need to know about each pick

Who the Dodgers picked: OF Jake Vogel, Huntington Beach High School

Round 3 (100th overall)

Grade: C

The first positional player selected by the Dodgers in the 2020 MLB Draft was outfielder Jake Vogel from Huntington Beach High School.

The local product and UCLA commit is considered one of the fastest players in the draft. With his blazing speed, he is expected to develop into a center fielder in the major leagues. He is the first southern-California player selected by the Dodgers in the first three rounds since 2012 (Onelki Garcia).

Vogel will face a decision on whether to sign with the Dodgers or play college baseball at UCLA where he will have a prominent role. His recommended slot value is $581,600.

"“This is like running back, sprinter speed,” Dodgers scouting director Billy Gasparino told Baseball America. “Strong, explosive, powerful strides. He can really get after it. If it’s not the top (speed in our system), it’s the top two or three.”"

If Vogel can develop into a productive hitter, combined with his speed, he could be an exciting prospect for the Dodgers. However, there are some questions on how his hitting will translate above the high school level.

MLB.com graded his hitting at 50 on a 20-80 scale. Where Vogel impresses is with his pure athleticism, as someone who can use his legs to make things happen, along with a 60-grade arm in the outfield.