The Dodgers recently sent out a memo to their scouts telling them to keep an eye on a long list of potential starting pitcher targets leading up to next month's deadline.
Overall, pitchers made up more than 52 percent of the selections. 633 hurlers were drafted (462 right-handers and 171 lefties). Positions players were taken with 582 picks.
Bryce Harper, a veteran of four seasons, has appeared in 414 games and logged more than 1,700 plate appearances before coming up against a pitcher his own age.
Scott Boras was critical of MLB Network for its televised draft coverage Tuesday, saying the network has "censored" analysts from mentioning his company and failed to acknowledge the beneficial role