Cubs Select Ed Howard With 16th Overall Pick “Best Pick of The Draft So Far”

With the 16th overall pick of the 2020 #MLBDraft, the #Cubs select @CaravanBaseball SS Ed Howard, No. 15 on the Top 200 Draft Prospects list: https://t.co/SLD5rlTR8X

Watch live: https://t.co/cmm19LFrdg pic.twitter.com/xmEUW0C5x2

— MLB Draft (@MLBDraft) June 11, 2020

Jeff Passan says he got a text from a scout saying (on the Cubs picking Ed Howard) "this is the best pick of the draft so far." pic.twitter.com/zFSG85mfVa

— Matt Clapp (@TheBlogfines) June 11, 2020

I really like Ed Howard’s actions on both sides of the ball.

He’s the top high school shortstop in the country and might not even end up the top SS the Cubs sign this year.pic.twitter.com/DgDbZZZ3Eo

— Ben Badler (@BenBadler) June 11, 2020

Jackie Robinson Little League in Chicago. @LittleLeague World Series.

Drafted in the first round by the @Cubs. @ehowardIV is living a dream. #MLBDraft pic.twitter.com/SwMJ8Umg3q

— Play Ball (@PlayBall) June 11, 2020

The Chicago kid is staying home—the Cubs make @ehowardIV the 16th overall pick in the MLB Draft. He grew up a White Sox fan, but I think he’s okay switching allegiances now.
Check out the reaction. @WGNNews pic.twitter.com/lt8ApqkwZm

— Josh Frydman (@Josh_Frydman) June 11, 2020

Ed Howard really stands out defensively, where he seems a sure bet to stay at shortstop with a good arm and great instincts.

But no one thinks he’ll be a light hitter, either. He’s adding strength every day, and here’s his Swing (courtesy @2080ball) from PG National last summer. pic.twitter.com/o7sKIkRDtT

— Cubs Prospects – Bryan Smith (@cubprospects) June 11, 2020