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After using their only pick on Day 1 of the Draft on Louisville catcher Dalton Rushing, the Dodgers began Day 2 by stocking up on college position players, drafting polished bats with their first three selections.
Here is the rundown on all the players the Dodgers took on Day 2 of the Draft, which covers Rounds 3-10.
Notable skill: Freeland is a switch-hitting shortstop with excellent plate discipline, who drew 70 walks in 102 games over his first two seasons for the Knights. He improved on that skill as a sophomore, slashing his strikeout rate to walk (30) nearly as many times as he struck out (32), good for a .419 on-base-percentage in 42 games.
Fun fact: Freeland homered from both sides of the plate in the Knights’ AAC Tournament semifinal elimination game against Houston. He has also been a standout in the Cape Cod League the past two summers, winning a championship with Brewster in 2021 and earning a league All-Star selection in ’22.
Nick Biddison, OF, Virginia Tech
Round 4, No. 135
Notable skill: Versatility. Biddison appeared at seven defensive positions in his four years at Virginia Tech, including 28 games behind the plate as a freshman in 2019. He was the Hokies’ regular right fielder as a senior this spring, but also appeared at all three outfield positions and first base while hitting .351 with 14 homers and 21 stolen bases.
Fun fact: Biddison comes from an athletic family. His mother, Tris, played volleyball at Clemson, where she was an All-ACC performer and was on the ACC Academic Honor Roll.
Quotable: “This is a really interesting college sign. Really good tools. He can really run, really hit. He’s played really everywhere on the diamond, and is a Nick Madrigal-type of slash hitter.” — MLB Pipeline’s Jonathan Mayo
Notable skill: McLain is a solid college performer who can do a little bit of everything, with four at least average tools and above-average speed. His calling card is that strong all-around toolset.
Quotable: “He comes from a baseball family. … He had a much more inconsistent season this year. He has a chance to hit, and runs pretty well. I think he probably ends up as a second baseman.” — Mayo