Scouting the 2020 Draft: Dax Fulton

Dax Fulton LHP, HS.  6'6", 220 lbs.

Dax Fulton is a big, tall LHP with premium stuff and a ton of projectability.  He blew away opponents on the showcase circuit featuring a FB that tops out at 94 MPH backed up by a wipeout breaking ball and a decent changeup he does not throw often.  Fulton comes over the top with a wind-up and delivery reminiscent of Clayton Kershaw.  He underwent Tommy John surgery in September, so drafting teams will have to evaluate him based on information they already have.  He rescinded a commitment to Vanderbilt and signed on with Oklahoma, which should make him more signable.  Fangraphs thinks he will get drafted after the first round by a team with multiple early picks and get a large over-slot bonus.  That scenario would definitely put the Giants in the running.  Farhan is well known to not shy away from pitchers with injuries histories.  There is a lot of risk here, probably too much for #13 overall, but the ceiling is special and definitely worth an overslot bonus in Round 2 if he falls that far.