The dust is settling on the MLB Draft one thing is clear, the first round didn’t go like anyone thought it would. So, it was actually a pretty standard draft. It’ll be years before we know who truly won and lost the draft, but on draft day instant reactions are unavoidable. Even a few days later, those instant reactions can change.

During the draft, the Prospects Live team went to work to bring you the highest quality coverage possible. Ralph, Eddy, and Matt hosted an MLB Draft stream with many fantastic guests for what was an entertaining option for coverage. During the first round, we asked the fans what they thought in a series of polls following each pick. Let’s see how those hold up.

And be sure to check out Ralph Lifshitz’s in depth Draft Grades analysis.

Spencer Torkelson, Tigers

Hey #Tigers Casey Mize, Matt Manning, and now Spencer Torkelson. Is Tork the new top prospect for Detroit?June 10, 2020

Trevor’s Take: In the moment, the 1.1 selection from Arizona State was not voted in as the Tigers top prospect. I think this actually holds up. While Tork is a fantastic talent and Tiger fans should be extremely excited, it’s hard to top Matt Manning and Casey Mize atop the Tigers farm system.

Heston Kjerstad, Orioles

Heston Kjerstad to the Orioles! Wow. Selected at 2 overall does he slot in as the O's new top prospect?June 10, 2020

Trevor’s Take: This was the first big surprise of the draft. The answer seemed pretty straight forward, but as the second overall pick the question still had to be asked. Still, it rings true. Kjerstad isn’t going to be topping Adley Rutschman.

Max Meyer, Marlins

Miami goes Max Meyer! This draft is fun already. Is Meyer the Marlins best prospect over Sixto?June 10, 2020

Trevor’s Take: The survey says! Meyer is the new Marlins top prospect. This is the first one I don’t agree with. Between Sixto Sanchez and even potentially Jazz Chisholm, I have to believe Meyer will slot in around the third overall prospect in the Miami farm.

Asa Lacy, Royals

Asa Lacy joins a crop of great arms but does he top them and Bobby Witt Jr. as the Royals top prospect?June 10, 2020

Trevor’s Take: With the Royals already being flush with talent in the pitching department, they decided to take another one. Between Daniel Lynch, Brady Singer, and Jackson Kowar there’s a lot of high quality pitching. Lacy might top them all, but as the voters noted he doesn’t quite top last years first rounder Bobby Witt Jr.

Austin Martin, Blue Jays

Austin Martin is finally off the board! Does he stack up with Nate Pearson to be the Blue Jays top prospect?June 10, 2020

Trevor’s Take: Martin is a very good player, in fact he was thought to be a fairly clear choice for Baltimore at second overall. It was close, but Martin was voted as Toronto’s new top prospect. Soon, he will be…but it’s very hard to top Nate Pearson and I don’t think Martin is the one to do that.

Emerson Hancock, Mariners

Emerson Hancock is going to Seattle! Can he top Jared Kelenic atop the M's farm system?June 10, 2020

Trevor’s Take: This was a clear no to Hancock topping Jared Kelenic in the Mariners farm system. I love this system fit, but I agree that he isn’t the top prospect.

Nick Gonzales, Pirates

The Pirates must be really happy with Nick Gonzales! Is he above O'Neil Cruz in the Pirates system?June 10, 2020

Trevor’s Take: This is a pretty convincing yes vote for Gonzales over Oneil Cruz. I disagree. To me, Cruz is still cemented at #1, and I think there’s an argument to be made that that Mitch Keller is #2. Though I still lean Gonzales slotted in behind Cruz.

Robert Hassell III, Padres

Even with Veen on the board the Padres decide to go Robert Hassell, it's tough to dethrone Gore, but can he slot in after that at two in the organization?June 11, 2020

Trevor’s Take: No one was dethroning MacKenzie Gore, but the number two slot might be open. I agree Hassell isn’t that guy. To me Patino is still in the second spot, and Hassell doesn’t even appear for me until number 5 behind Taylor Trammell and CJ Abrams.

Zac Veen, Rockies

Zac Veen finally off the board to Colorado! Brendan Rodgers is on top for now, but does Veen dethrone him?June 11, 2020

Trevor’s Take: I think fatigue is setting in a bit with Brendan Rodgers, but even so he’s only a handful of at bats away from exceeding rookie limits. This is a 1A and 1B situation, but 1A is still Rodgers for me.

Reid Detmers, Angels

Reid Detmers goes to the Angels! Jo Adell tops their system, Marsh after that. Where does Detmers slide in?June 11, 2020

Trevor’s Take: Jo Adell is one of the top prospects in baseball and he won’t be moved. However, maybe Brandon Marsh could be. The popular vote says not and Detmers is third in the system. I tend to like Detmers a bit more than most, and I disagree here too. I think there’s a real case to be made he’s second in the system.

Garrett Crochet, White Sox

The White Sox take Garrett Crochet it's a good system, do you like the pick?June 11, 2020

Trevor’s Take: Instead of figuring out where Crochet lands in the system, the question was asked if fans liked the pick. I’m in the minority here, I don’t love it. This high in the draft, I just don’t love the idea of taking a guy who really seems like a reliever. A really good reliever, but still a reliever.

Austin Hendrick, Reds

Austin Hendrick to Cincy! A prep bat with big power, can he top Nick Lodolo, Hunter Greene, Jonathan India, and Jose Garcia to top the Reds farm?June 11, 2020

Trevor’s Take: Hendrick’s raw power and the cereal box that is Great American Ballpark are a fun match. Still, I agree with this poll. He’s not the top dog on the Cincinnati farm.

Patrick Bailey, Giants

The Giants add a catcher in Patrick Bailey, some power and good defensive skills. Can he eventually be San Francisco's catcher?June 11, 2020

Trevor’s Take: This is an interesting question simply because Joey Bart exists. One of them will eventually have to not be a catcher if they are both going to be in the same lineup. So this question is, which one sticks? I think Bart.

Justin Foscue, Rangers

Rangers take Justin Foscue, how are we feeling about that?June 11, 2020

Trevor’s Take: This was one of the surprises for me. If Foscue was a first rounder, I figured it would be much closer to the end of the round. Because of that, I’m in the camp of not loving this pick.

Mick Abel, Phillies

Philly goes Mick Abel! With Spencer Howard and Alec Bohm, is Abel the best Phillies prospect?June 11, 2020

Trevor’s Take: This was the first pick in awhile that had a legitimate shot to take over the top spot in the organization. Spencer Howard and Alec Bohm are solid, but so is Abel. In the end, I agree with the ‘no’ vote. Howard is still the best prospect in the system.

Ed Howard, Cubs

Cubs take a local kid Ed Howard, adding to a few good bats with Miguel Amaya and Brennan Davis. Is Howard the Cubs top prospect?June 11, 2020

Trevor’s Take: For a second when he was drafted, I thought Howard had a shot at the top spot. Then I remembered Miguel Amaya existed. I agree with this one, he’s not the best prospect in the organization.

Nick Yorke, Red Sox

Red Sox take Nick Yorke, this one is open thread..what do you think?June 11, 2020

Trevor’s Take: Ah, yes, the open thread. The responses were a mixture of not happy, and hopeful that Chaim Boom had a plan. I don’t hate this pick as much as I originally did. Yorke has solid offensive upside, but that still doesn’t mean I think he warranted being selected here.

Bryce Jarvis, Diamondbacks

The Dbacks take Bryce Jarvis! He's been on the rise lately, but does he have the momentum to be a top 3 prospect in Arizona?June 11, 2020

Trevor’s Take: Jarvis was on the rise in the days leading up to the draft. For him to be top 3 he would have to beat out Kristian Robinson, Corbin Carroll, or Alek Thomas. The vote was no, but I think he could be at 3. There’s at least an argument to be made.

Pete Crow-Armstrong, Mets

Pete Crow-Armstrong to the Mets! Does he take the top prospect throne from Ronny Mauricio?June 11, 2020

Trevor’s Take: A no vote here makes sense, Ronny Mauricio is a solid prospect. I think a better question might have been can PCA fit top 3, and there is more of a conversation to be had.

Garrett Mitchell, Brewers

The Brewers get Garrett Mitchell! This one might be easy, but does he top Brice Turang as the Brewers top prospect?June 11, 2020

Trevor’s Take: This one was a gimme, Milwaukee’s farm system isn’t the best. I like Brice Turang a lot, but he’s no Mitchell. The Brewers did a good job taking a guy who fell to them and they got a top talent from the draft.

Jordan Walker, Cardinals

Jordan Walker goes to the Cardinals! Big dude with big power. Cardinal fans do you like the pick?June 11, 2020

Trevor’s Take: Cardinal fans liked the pick that brought in a prep bat with big power. This draft turned out well, but at the time Walker was picked I didn’t like it. Usually St. Louis takes the player that falls to them, but this was a reach. So I wasn’t a fan at the time, but it did turn out really well.

Cade Cavalli, Nationals

Cade Cavalli joins the Nationals system. They have some arms, but Carter Kieboom is on top there. Did the Nationals do well with their pick?June 11, 2020

Trevor’s Take: Barring something crazy, no one was going to top Carter Kieboom. The question is, did the Nationals choose right? They did, for sure. I thought he was top 15 in terms of talent, so getting him at 22 could be a really nice bargain for the Nationals.

Carson Tucker, Indians

Carson Tucker is the Indians pick. He's the brother of the Pirates Cole Tucker. Good pick?June 11, 2020

Trevor’s Take: Tucker is the brother of the Pirates’ Cole Tucker, and he was a pretty surprising selection for the Indians. The system fit is actually pretty good though. For most other teams I wouldn’t love the pick, but the Indians seem like a good landing spot.

Nick Bitsko, Rays

Nick Bitsko to the Rays! The rich get richer, but does he crack the top 5 for the Rays organization?June 11, 2020

Trevor’s Take: I had Bitsko as the top prep arm in the class, so anyone who took him would’ve been good with me. The Rays? Even better. Their farm system is so good, Bitsko may not even make the top 5. Personally, I have him right at 5.

Jared Shuster, Braves

Jared Shuster from Wake Forest goes to the Braves, feeling good, Braves fans?June 11, 2020

Trevor’s Take: There were other options that could’ve been better, but Shuster wasn’t bad. A lefty who can hit upper 90’s with the fastball. I don’t love the pick for the Braves.

Tyler Soderstrom, Athletics

Tyler Soderstrom goes to the A's, do you think Oakland keeps him behind the dish?June 11, 2020

Trevor’s Take: Defensively speaking, there’s a chance Soderstrom gets moved off the catcher position. He needs time behind the plate to develop the glove, and I’m not sure he’ll get there either. He’ll get every chance to stay behind the dish. The bat will play, but likely not as a catcher.

Aaron Sabato, Twins

Aaron Sabato to the Twins! Big man with pop from UNC. This seems like a Twins pick. Grade the pick!June 11, 2020

Trevor’s Take: Match up a player and a team better, I dare you. The Twins love these big power types, and Sabato has as much as anyone in this class, if not more. So A isn’t being to generous, just because the fit seems pretty darn good.

Austin Wells, Yankees

Austin Wells goes to the Yankees. Do you like this pick?June 11, 2020

Trevor’s Take: This is one of these picks that I had no strong feelings about either way when it happened. A few days removed, nothings changed. I'd lean that it was good pick simply because the Yankees made it and history says that’s a good thing.

Bobby Miller, Dodgers

Bobby Miller goes to the Dodgers! Would you slot him in the top 5 for the Dodgers system?June 11, 2020

Trevor’s Take: Of any of the teams that could have taken Miller, the Dodgers were the best fit. He may not be a top 5 prospect for the organization, but he’s in a good spot to succeed with his new organization.