MLB Draft 2021: See Who Miami Marlins Picks

Miami FL

08 July, 2021

8:12 PM

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MIAMI, FL — Fans of the Miami Marlins can get a glimpse of what the future may hold with the 2021 MLB Draft beginning on Sunday. The Miami Marlins has the No. 16 selection in the draft, and will pick 21 times in the 20 rounds set for Sunday through Tuesday in Denver. The Pittsburgh Pirates will select first in the draft, followed by the Texas Rangers, Detroit Tigers, Boston Red Sox and Baltimore Orioles. Marcelo Mayer, a shortstop from Eastlake High School in California, is rated as the No. 1 draft prospect by MLB.com. Jack Leiter, a pitcher from Vanderbilt University, and Jordan Lawlar, a shortstop from Jesuit College Prep in Texas, are the next highest-rated draft prospects. Aside from the Marlins stocking up for the future, baseball fans in Florida may recognize the names of some players who will be selected from college and high school. The draft's top prospects are scattered across the country. From Florida, Andrew Painter, a pitcher who played for Calvary Christian, is considered to be the best baseball player available, according to MLB.com.