LIVE: No. 2 Draft prospect Dollander, Tennessee take on Arizona
College baseball is again and there is no higher place to absorb the motion on opening weekend than MLB.com, which can be streaming the MLB Desert Invitational. Three of the 13 showcase video games may also be proven stay on MLB Network, whereas two can be streamed on ESPN+.
Some of the nation’s high beginner expertise will descend on the Phoenix metro space, with seven of the Top 100 2023 Draft prospects scattered all through the seven taking part groups.
Tennessee right-hander Chase Dollander, who some scouts view as the perfect faculty pitching prospect since Gerrit Cole or Stephen Strasburg, is going through Arizona on MLB Network tonight.
Here is the entire schedule for the weekend-long occasion (all occasions ET):
Saturday, Feb. 18
3 p.m.: Michigan vs. UC San Diego
3 p.m.: Arizona vs. Fresno State
8 p.m.: Grand Canyon vs. Tennessee**
Sunday, Feb. 19
2 p.m.: Tennessee vs. UC San Diego
3 p.m.: Fresno State vs. Michigan State
7 p.m.: Michigan vs. Grand Canyon**
8 p.m.: Michigan State vs. Arizona
Monday, Feb. 20
1 p.m.: Grand Canyon vs. Michigan State*
3 p.m.: UC San Diego vs. Arizona
Bold = Will be proven stay on MLB Network
* = Will not be broadcast
** = Will be proven stay on ESPN+
Dates, occasions and contributors topic to vary
This yr’s MLB Desert Invitational (previously often known as “MLB 4”) is the fourth such occasion hosted by MLB in Arizona. The inaugural showcase in 2019 featured the collegiate debut of Kumar Rocker, who was finally chosen third total by the Texas Rangers within the 2022 MLB Draft. Other notable contributors over time embrace present prospects Zack Gelof (Athletics), Austin Martin (Twins), Griff McGarry (Phillies) and Jordan Nwogu (Cubs).
