Scouting the 2020 Draft: Tanner Burns

Tanner Burns RHP, College(Auburn).  6'0", 215 lbs.

2019:  4-4, 2.82, 79.2 IP, 23 BB, 101 K.

Tanner Burns was a highly regarded HS prospect in the 2017 draft cycle with some analysts ranking him as a first rounder.  Teams apparently had the word he was going to Auburn so he did not get picked until courtesy time in the 37'th round.  He's been solid in 2 seasons with Auburn.  He had some shoulder soreness last year but that does not seem to be a serious issue at this point.

He's maxed out physically so there isn't much upside to a low-mid 90's FB but command of a standard 3-pitch mix gives him a high floor.  There is moderate effort in the delivery which gives him some reliever risk. There are enough higher ceiling college pitchers in this year's draft that I don't think the Giants would consider him at #13 and he's unlikely to fall to #50, their second pick.