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The 2019 draft made history when no pitcher was selected among the top six picks. When the Reds drafted Texas Christian lefthander Nick Lodolo at No. 7, he was the first arm off the board.

First overall pick also made draft history. The Oregon State catcher—and our College Player of the Year—signed received from the Pirates as the No. 1 pick in 2011.

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