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The 2021 Prospects Live Mock Draft took place on Friday, June 25th, at 7 PM ET. The mock draft can be viewed in its entirety on their website, on their YouTube channel, or via their Twitter account @ProspectsLive. 

Numerous prospect writers participated in this real-time virtual mock draft representing their respective clubs, creating a unique experience for all involved. IndiansBaseballInsider’s own Willie Hood made the selections for the Indians with assistance from Justin Lada and Jared Sziber.

Here the results of the mock draft:

1st round

1. Pirates- Marcelo Mayer- SS Eastlake HS, CA
2. Rangers- Jackson Jobe- RHSP Heritage Hall HS, OK
3. Tigers- Jack Leiter- RHSP Vanderbilt
4. Red Sox- Jordan Lawlar- SS Dallas Jesuit HS, TX
5. Orioles- Colton Cowser- CF Sam Houston State
6. Diamondbacks- Kumar Rocker- RHSP Vanderbilt
7. Royals- Henry Davis- C Louisville
8. Rockies- Sam Bachman- RHSP Miami, OH
9. Angels- Khalil Watson- SS Wake Forest HS, NC
10. Mets- Brady House- SS Winder-Barrow HS, GA
11. Nationals- Ty Madden- RHSP Texas
12. Mariners- Sal Frelick- CF Boston College
13. Phillies- Matt McLain- SS UCLA
14. Giants- Gunnar Hoglund- RHSP Ole Miss
15. Brewers- Gavin Williams- RHSP East Carolina
16. Marlins- Harry Ford- C North Cobb HS, GA
17. Reds- Benny Montgomery- CF Red Land HS, PA
18. Cardinals- Jordan Wicks- LHSP Kansas State
19. Blue Jays- Gage Jump- LHSP JSerra HS, CA
20. Yankees- Andrew Painter- RHSP Calvary Christian HS, FL
21. Cubs- Will Bednar- RHSP Mississippi State
22. White Sox- Colson Montgomery- SS Southridge HS, IN
23. CLEVELAND INDIANS- Chase Petty- RHSP Mainland HS, NJ

24. Braves- Bubba Chandler- RHSP/SS North Oconee HS, GA
25. Athletics- Wes Kath- 3b Mountain Desert, AZ
26. Twins- Michael McGreevy- RHSP UCSB
27. Padres- Trey Sweeney- SS Eastern Illinois
28. Rays- Jud Fabian- CF Florida
29. Dodgers- Jaden Hill- RHSP LSP
    
    Houston does not have a 1st or 2nd round selection.

Compensation (Free agent loss of Trevor Bauer- LAD)

30. Reds- Ryan Cusick- RHSP Wake Forest

Competitive Balance Round A

31. Marlins- Conner Norby- 2b East Carolina
32. Tigers- Tyler Black- 2b Wright State
33. Brewers- Peyton Stovall- 2b Haughton HS, LA
34. Rays- Frank Mozzicato- LHSP East Catholic HS, CT
35. Reds- Joshua Baez- OF Dexter Southfield HS, MA
36. Twins- Joe Mack- C Williamsville East HS, NY

2nd round

37. Pirates- Lonnie White- CF Malvern Prep, PA
38. Rangers- Will Taylor- CF Dutch Fork, SC
39. Tigers- Alex Mooney- SS St. Mary’s Prep, MI
40. Red Sox- Ethan Wilson- OF South Alabama
41. Orioles- James Wood- OF IMG Academy, FL
42. Diamondbacks- Izaac Pacheco- SS Friendswoods HS, TX
43. Royals- Matt Mikulski- LHSP Fordham
44. Rockies- Dylan Smith- RHSP Alabama
45. Angels- Anthony Solometo- LHSP Bishop Eustace Prep, NJ
46. Mets- Ryan Bliss- SS Auburn
47. Nationals- Maddux Bruns- LHSP UMS-Wright Prep, AL
48. Mariners- Carson Williams- SS Torrey Pines HS, CA
49. Phillies- Jay Allen- CF Carroll Catholic HS, FL
50. Giants- Aaron Zavala- OF Oregon
51. Brewers- Robert Gasser- LHSP Houston
52. Marlins- Jackson Baumeister- RHSP Bolles HS, FL
53. Reds- Matteu Nelson- C Florida State
54. Cardinals- Adrian Del Castillo- C Miami
55. Yankees- Doug Nikazy- LHSP Ole Miss
56. Cubs- James Triantos- SS Madison HS, VA
57. White Sox- Max Muncy- SS Thousand Oaks HS, CA
58. CLEVELAND INDIANS- Edwin Arroyo- SS Center Pointe Christian Academy, FL

59. Braves- Jackson Merrill- SS Severna Park HS, MD
60. Athletics- Ky Bush- LHSP St. Mary’s
61. Twins- Cody Schrier- SS JSerra HS, CA
62. Padres- McCade Brown- RHP Indiana
63. Rays- Spencer Schwellenbach- SS/RHP Nebraska

Competitive Balance Round B

An impromptu addition to Prospects Live’s mock draft will carry on via Twitter between Friday and Sunday. Cleveland will select 69th overall.