MLB Draft Schedule 2016: Order, Start Time, TV Coverage and Live Stream

The MLB draft features more of a long-term approach than other events of the sort, but there are top prospects who can make an impact sooner rather than later.

Organizations aren't looking for an immediate fix to help the major league roster by targeting a specific position that's weak—like in the NFL or the NBA. Still, some players can fly through the system and make quick contributions. 

Will Leitch of Sports on Earth noted recent prospects to accomplish this feat, including six current major leaguers who were drafted in 2014. Brandon Finnegan of the Kansas City Royals was pitching in the World Series that October.

Considering your team's pick could be making plays in the big leagues within a short time, you probably shouldn't dismiss the draft so quickly. With that in mind, here is a look at what you need to know heading into the 2016 event starting Thursday night.

Day	Date	Rounds	Start Time (ET)	TV
1	June 9	1 - Lottery Round B	7 p.m.	MLB Network
2	June 10	3 - 10	1 p.m.	-
3	June 11	11 - 40	Noon	-

Full draft can be streamed online through MLB.com.

Pick	Team
1	Philadelphia Phillies
2	Cincinnati Reds
3	Atlanta Braves
4	Colorado Rockies
5	Milwaukee Brewers
6	Oakland Athletics
7	Miami Marlins
8	San Diego Padres
9	Detroit Tigers
10	Chicago White Sox
11	Seattle Mariners
12	Boston Red Sox
13	Tampa Bay Rays
14	Cleveland Indians
15	Minnesota Twins
16	Los Angeles Angels
17	Houston Astros
18	New York Yankees
19	New York Mets
20	Los Angeles Dodgers
21	Toronto Blue Jays
22	Pittsburgh Pirates
23	St. Louis Cardinals
24	San Diego Padres
25	San Diego Padres
26	Chicago White Sox
27	Baltimore Orioles
28	Washington Nationals
29	Washington Nationals
30	Texas Rangers
31	New York Mets
32	Los Angeles Dodgers
33	St. Louis Cardinals
34	St. Louis Cardinals

Full 40-round order can be seen at MLB.com.

Potential Quick Risers

Nick Senzel, 3B, Tennessee

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A lot of players in this draft can hit. Some have put up gaudy numbers at the college level, while others have shown beautiful form at the prep level. However, Nick Senzel separates himself with his approach at the plate and his improvement throughout his career.

Senzel posted a .352 batting average this season, raising his career mark to .332 in three years. However, the biggest difference from his sophomore to junior year has been his power. He doubled his home run output from four to eight while doing even more than that with his doubles, going from 12 to 25 over the past year.

Still, his plate discipline is what catches the attention of MLB scouts after he walked 40 times with only 21 strikeouts throughout 2016.

While other young hitters might be too aggressive trying to make an impression, Senzel will be able to sit back and only swing at the best pitches. This will help him succeed regardless of the competition.

The biggest question at this point is where a team will draft him. The third baseman could end up as high as No. 2 overall but could legitimately end up anywhere in the top 10. John Manuel of Baseball America summed up the prevailing opinion heading into the draft, saying, "Senzel’s market is hard to gauge, but it’s also hard to find teams say [sic] anything negative about the safest pick in the draft."

What we do know is someone will get an impact bat who can help early in his professional career.

Dakota Hudson, RHP, Mississippi State

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A.J. Puk is considered by many to be the likely No. 1 pick of the draft, but despite spending the past few years at Florida, he is raw. The 6'7" left-handed pitcher has a hard fastball and quality breaking stuff, but inconsistency and a lack of control will likely keep him in the minors for some time.

On the other hand, Dakota Hudson is the type of starter who can move quickly through any organization.

The Mississippi State pitcher was a consistent presence this season as the Bulldogs' Friday starter, posting a 9-4 record with a 2.62 ERA in 16 regular-season starts. He has also proved his durability in 2016 with 106.2 innings pitched and three complete games.

Hudson can reach the upper 90s on his fastball, per MLB.com, although he has four pitches he can use to get hitters out, including an impressive slider. This variety should allow him to easily dominate at the lower levels of the minor leagues and quickly reach the majors.

The right-hander has also already proved himself against some of the best competition possible, as he explained to Austin Laymance of MLB.com:

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The Southeastern Conference is the toughest conference in America, and the Cape Cod League is the best of the best when it comes to summer ball. Every hitter you face is different and they all come from different programs from across the country. Just like the SEC, if you make a bad pitch in this league, every hitter in the lineup is going to capitalize on it.

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With his advanced arsenal and his experience, it shouldn't be long before he is starting games in The Show.

Zack Burdi, RHP, Louisville

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Relief pitchers are usually the quickest risers through the minor leagues, as they require the least amount of development. They don't need to build up stamina and often require only a couple of pitches to be effective at the major league level.

Considering what Zack Burdi is already capable of, fans shouldn't be surprised to see him in a big league bullpen in 2017 or even the end of 2016.

Burdi took a step back from his dominant sophomore season when he tallied a 6-1 record and 0.92 ERA for Louisville, but he was still solid in his junior campaign with a 2.20 ERA in 26 appearances for one of the best teams in the country.

The closer also showcased impressive control while posting 46 strikeouts and only seven walks during the regular season.

While it takes more than just good college numbers to succeed at the next level, Hudson Belinsky of Baseball America was also blown away by the pitcher's stuff:

He might not have as much upside as some future starters in this class, but Burdi won't be spending too much time in the minor leagues, either.

Note: All statistics courtesy of team sites.

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