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Post by Lark11 on Jun 3, 2019 15:52:00 GMT -5
Due to life and work commitments, I haven't been able to take a deep dive into the MLB draft this year, though I'll still probably do that and my shadow draft this week for fun.
That said, two players I do like are FSU's INF Drew Mendoza and Stanford LHP Erik Miller.
Mendoza has a sweet swing, good athleticism, and good power projection, but some contact/hit tool related concerns. So, there's a bit of risk with the bat.
Miller is a southpaw with good stuff, a clean bill of health, and clean mechanics (for the most part). He does, however, have some command/control issues, but I think those could be rectified by cleaning up his lower-half mechanics. I don't like the way his stride foot lands, which I think is causing him some inconsistencies.
Neither of the above is an option with their first pick, but I'd love to see the Reds snap up both with post-round 1 picks.
I also like what I've seen from Ole Miss shortstop Grae Kessinger, who could be a Zack Cozart type shortstop. So, he's on my radar, too.
As for their first pick, I haven't had time to lock down my favorite choice, but we shall see.
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Post by oldschoolstyle on Jun 3, 2019 17:18:34 GMT -5
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Post by Lark11 on Jun 3, 2019 17:35:28 GMT -5
Sounds like we are going pitcher, but we shall see. Given the underwhelming draft class, it's an interesting idea to place more value on floor than ceiling.
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Post by oldschoolstyle on Jun 3, 2019 17:52:04 GMT -5
Let others take a 0 in a perceived bad 1st round. Go safe with a middle of the diamond fielder and a high hit grade. It's something we've shown we like to do.
Also just saw Allan spin it in some highlights. Not suggesting going HS RHP at 7...but I do like him.
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Post by floydgator on Jun 3, 2019 21:26:39 GMT -5
Mendoza sucks and he’s a horrible person.
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Post by floydgator on Jun 3, 2019 21:28:21 GMT -5
Neither Matt Allan nor Hunter Barco got picked in round 1. If we can get these guys past Arizona in the comp picks, the miracle may happen and they may show up in Gainesville.
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Post by Lark11 on Jun 3, 2019 22:27:57 GMT -5
Mendoza sucks and he’s a horrible person. No, he's just a Seminole.
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Post by grizzlylcs on Jun 3, 2019 22:38:41 GMT -5
Mendoza sucks and he’s a horrible person. No, he's just a Seminole. So was Ted Bundy
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Post by Lark11 on Jun 3, 2019 23:02:39 GMT -5
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Post by floydgator on Jun 4, 2019 11:53:53 GMT -5
Mendoza sucks and he’s a horrible person. No, he's just a Seminole. That’s what I said
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Post by floydgator on Jun 4, 2019 11:54:09 GMT -5
No, he's just a Seminole. So was Ted Bundy This guy gets it
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Post by dukecrunchybagel on Jun 4, 2019 12:18:49 GMT -5
SS Tyler Callihan in round 3.
Great pick if we can sign him... That might be tough, but we did manage to sign Siani last year.
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Post by cbassxu on Jun 4, 2019 12:24:33 GMT -5
Fangraphs had him as #25 on their board
TLDR
Old-for-the-class, mature-bodied 3B who raked during summer showcases and there's a small chance he may be able to play catcher.
Full Report
Callihan was a beefy power bat early in the summer, then looked like a different guy in the fall at the Diamond Club showcase in Lakeland, shedding 10-15 lbs and looking more athletic. He's dabbled with catching a bit but scouts don't think there's much upside there, projecting him to play third base in pro ball, and due to his boxy frame, possibly moving to first base eventually. The selling point here is a bat that almost every scout projects as a 55 or 60 hit tool and game power, too, with 60 raw and loud performance against good pitching for a year. He's old for the class and has a limited upside, with only a little margin for error between here and being a platoon first baseman, but the track record of advanced hit/power prep prospects is solid.
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Post by dukecrunchybagel on Jun 4, 2019 12:58:19 GMT -5
2b 2B Ivan Johnson in Round 4.
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Post by dukecrunchybagel on Jun 4, 2019 13:58:34 GMT -5
LHP Evan Kravetz in round 5.
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