The University of Arizona baseball program hasn’t produced a first-round MLB draft pick since 2015.

That could change in the 2020 MLB draft.

Catcher Austin Wells shows up many recent 2020 MLB mock draft projections for the upcoming draft, which is scheduled to begin on June 10.

If Wells were to be selected, he would be the Wildcats’ first first-round selection since Kevin Newman went No. 19 overall to the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2015.

Arizona’s most recent first round picks before that were Ryan Perry and Daniel Schlereth in 2008.

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2020 MLB mock draft projections for Austin Wells:

Prospects365.com: Austin Wells goes to Washington Nationals at No. 22

Ian Smith writes: “I feel like Washington either goes with a polished college arm or a high upside bat, and I’ll lean to the latter. Austin Wells heads into the draft as sophomore eligible after absolutely torching the PAC-12 during his time at Arizona (.357/.476/.560, 35 XBH in 71 G) with an easy, left-handed swing known for its power and elite plate discipline (20% BB). Wells projects to be a 55 hit, 60+ power type profile as a professional. Where the concerns in Wells’ profiles lie are his defensive destination. A big body already at 6-foot-2 and 220 lbs., Wells shows good qualities as a backstop with a big arm and great leadership, but he struggles with breaking balls and doesn’t move particularly well. He could be best suited for first base or left field time, either of which would put additional pressure on the performance of his bat. Luckily, it’s the offense that is the true selling point for Washington to make this move at 22nd overall. After thumping 7 home runs during his time in the Cape last summer, Wells has already showed an affinity for performance with a wood bat.”

Off The Bench Baseball: Austin Wells selected by St. Louis Cardinals at No. 21

James Weisser writes: “Austin Wells is a very talented hitter that has a chance to stick behind the plate, although he will need to work hard to stay behind the plate his offensive profile is good enough to have him play either first base or corner outfield if needed. “

Mymlbdraft.com: Austin Wells lands with Tampa Bay Rays at No. 24

CBS Sports: Austin Wells chosen by Oakland Athletics at No. 26

Mike Axisa writes: “When they pick early in the draft, the Athletics tend to shoot for the moon (A.J. Puk, Austin Beck, Kyler Murray). When they pick in the back of the first round, they tend to play it a little safe with college bats (Matt Chapman, Richie Martin). Wells is an offense-minded left-handed hitting catcher — he put up a .375/.527/.589 batting line in 15 games prior to the shutdown — who figures to get ample opportunity to remain behind the plate despite work-in-progress defense. It should be noted Wells has leverage as a draft-eligible sophomore and the A’s have the fifth smallest bonus pool ($5.2 million). If they take him here, they have to be damn sure they can sign him, otherwise they’ll lose all the slot money tied to this pick if he goes back to school.”

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Baseball Prospect Journal: Austin Wells taken by Oakland Athletics at No. 26

Dan Zielinski III writes: “Austin Wells is an offensive-minded catcher who is a draft-eligible sophomore. The left-handed hitter has power to all fields. The biggest question is Wells’ future defensive position, as he has work to do if he wants to stay behind the plate in pro ball.”

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Prospectslive.com: Austin Wells picked by Miami Marlins at No. 40

It writes: “A bat-first catching prospect. Wells blossomed over the summer, as he proved to be one of the top players in the Cape Cod League. Over the course of his two month stint, Wells led a strong, Y-D Red Sox lineup, with a .308/.389/.526 slashline, with 7 home runs and 8 stolen bases on 8 attempts. Beyond the offensive exploits, Wells displayed versatility, logging time at five different defensive positions over the course of the summer. Logging time behind the dish as well as first base, and all three outfield positions. A strong athlete with an explosive swing, Wells could fit at a variety of positions if he’s moved off of catcher. One blemish of note, during his summer, Wells showed the propensity to be fooled by advanced breaking stuff as he swung and missed at a much higher rate than he had during any of his 71 collegiate games. Whether this is the product of a small sample size, or a bigger issue remains to be seen. And with the cancellation of the remainder of the college season, we’ll likely have to wait for his debut to see this play out. In conclusion, Wells is one of the better offensive college prospects in the draft, and should hit. It’s just a matter of where he ends up defensively. The Marlins land a top college performer with offensive upside. A type they’ve chased in recent drafts, and a player that fits multiple positions of need within the system.”