The Pittsburgh Pirates will have the No. 1 overall selection in the 2023 MLB Draft. The Washington Nationals, Detroit Tigers, Texas Rangers, and Minnesota Twins will follow them in order. The Atlanta Braves have the 24th pick of the first round and will have three picks in total on Day 1 of the draft.

Who Has the Largest Bonus Pool in the First 10 Rounds of the Draft?

The Pirates have the largest bonus pool at $16,185,700, followed by the Tigers with $15,747,200 and the Nationals with $14,502,400. On the other hand, the Philadelphia Phillies have the smallest bonus pool at $5,185,500.

Who is the Consensus Top High School Player in the Draft?

The consensus top high school player in the 2023 MLB Draft is Walker Jenkins. He is known for his high-end raw power and has been compared to former MLB All-Star J.D. Drew. Jenkins won the Gatorade state player of the year award for the second consecutive year and has shown scouts his talent by batting .417 with a .632 on-base percentage and .633 slugging percentage.

Who Did the Twins Select with their Fifth Pick?

The Minnesota Twins selected Walker Jenkins with the fifth overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft. Jenkins is a power-hitting player with the potential to be a future .280 hitter in the majors. He also has the ability to stay in center field.

Who Did the Athletics Select with their Seventh Pick?

The Oakland Athletics selected Jacob Wilson with the seventh overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft. Wilson is a defensive shortstop with a high contact rate. He posted a .361 batting average over his three seasons at Grand Canyon University.

Sources:

- "2023 MLB Draft Day 1 Coverage" (MLB)

- "Beginners' guide to the MLB Draft" (ESPN)

- "Twins top rewards for early picks begin with Jenkins at No. 5" (ESPN)