Blue Jays Board 2014 Mock Draft

[ace3113]

With the 29th pick in the First Round of the 2014 First-Year Player Draft, the Cincinnati Reds select Michael Kopech, a right handed pitcher from Mt. Pleasant HS, Texas .

 

http://bigleaguefutures.net/1/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/michaelkopech.jpg

 

"Michael is a premium level talent who has been steadily rising up the boards this spring as his stuff has improved. A tall, highly projectable right hander with an ideal pitcher's frame, our scouts were blown away with how much he's improved since they saw him last summer. He's gone from a guy who threw in the low 90s and could scrape 95 on occasion, to throwing in the mid to upper 90s throughout an entire start. The increased velocity and arm speed, has made his sweeping breaking ball firmer and given it tighter spin, while he shows flashes of a changeup which could be above average as well. We feel that Michael will be looked on as one of those players, much like Hunter Harvey in last year's draft, that should have been drafted much higher than he actually was. The sky's the limit on his potential."

[ace3113]

With the 30th pick in the First Round of the 2014 First-Year Player Draft, the Texas Rangers select Derek Hill, an outfielder from Elk Grove HS, California

 

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"Derek fits our organizational philosophy of targeting top level athletes at premium positions. A five tool talent in centerfield, he already brings game changing defense to the table as an amateur player, with plus speed, arm strength, and instincts. Our scouts compare his defense favorably to some of the best centerfielders in the game the Torii Hunters and Adam Jones, his defense is that good. His bat isn't as far along as his glove, but it definitely projects going forward. He has the bat speed and leverage to hit for above average power down the line, and his speed should play well on the base paths as well. Depending on how the bat and power develop he could potentially hit in the 1 through 3 spots in a major league lineup, with gold glove caliber defense in center."

[ace3113]

KingKat up with the next 2 picks. We have 2 days to go boys!

[theblujay]

http://i.imgur.com/q4sFN8q.jpg

 

What level math class is this for?

 

e: I tried it, but I'm sure I'm way off. Too hard for me

Edited June 3, 2014 by theblujay

[NorthOf49]

What level math class is this for?

 

e: I tried it, but I'm sure I'm way off. Too hard for me

It's a second-year math course.

[KingKat]

KingKat up with the next 2 picks. We have 2 days to go boys!

 

I have been having issues with my phone. Even though I have a subscription to this thread, I only saw this now. I'll get right on it.

[ace3113]

For everyone involved, just make your picks from this point on and forget the write-up. Continue to make the picks sensible and consistent with what those teams might actually do though.

[0ctobyte]

Differential Equations eh haha. I had to take that course last year, but I don't pay enough attention in class to know remember what I learned haha

[KingKat]

For everyone involved, just make your picks from this point on and forget the write-up. Continue to make the picks sensible and consistent with what those teams might actually do though.

 

Well alright then...

 

Indians select Sean Reid-Foley, RHP, Jacksonville, FL

Braves select Michael Gettys, CF, Gainesville, GA

[ace3113]

Well alright then...

 

Indians select Sean Reid-Foley, RHP, Jacksonville, FL

Braves select Michael Gettys, CF, Gainesville, GA

 

JFAS drafted Foley for the Rays already, but I'll log in Gettys to the Braves.

[ace3113]

Red Sox select outfielder Marcus Wilson.

 

(Hopefully that's not the guy you were going to pick KK).

 

Hurl up after KK's re-pick for the Indians.

[KingKat]

Red Sox select outfielder Marcus Wilson.

 

(Hopefully that's not the guy you were going to pick KK).

 

Hurl up after KK's re-pick for the Indians.

 

Indians select Gettys.

Braves select Spencer Adams.

[TheHurl]

I will be there (legitimately he's hosting a party in Vegas on draft day) for the first round so I'm hoping in real life he doesn't drop this far for real. I take the TJS kid...Erick Fedde.

[KingKat]

JFAS drafted Foley for the Rays already, but I'll log in Gettys to the Braves.

 

So what happened with this? I don't see JFAS's pick of Reid-Foley anywhere.

[GD]

I know he took Reid-Foley. I remember it too.

[KingKat]

http://www.bluejaysmessageboard.com/threads/2677-Blue-Jays-Board-2014-Mock-Draft?p=293322&viewfull=1#post293322

Everyone blind? Lol

 

Yep. There it is in plain sight. Somehow I skipped over it when I was crossing names off my list, probably because I was up right after it.

[ace3113]

I'll update Hurl's pick in a bit. Next up:

 

35. Rockies - z3r0s

36. Marlins (M. Krook - unsigned) - JFAS

37. Astros (from the Orioles) - fatcowxlive

38. Indians - KingKat

39. Marlins - JFAS

40. Royals - Northof49

41. Brewers - Grant77

[z3r0s]

Erick Fedde if Hurl doesn't pick him. I haven't been paying much attention to this as its become a bit of a clusterf***.

[ace3113]

Erick Fedde if Hurl doesn't pick him. I haven't been paying much attention to this as its become a bit of a clusterf***.

 

Hurl took him with the pick before yours.

[z3r0s]

Hurl took him with the pick before yours.

 

that rat bastard. Spencer Adams I guess.

[ace3113]

Every pick so far.

 

1ST ROUND

 

1. Astros - Brady Aiken, LHP, 6'3" 210 lbs, Cathedral Catholic HS (Calif.)

2. Marlins - Carlos Rodon, LHP, 6'3" 235 lbs, North Carolina State

3. White Sox - Tyler Kolek, RHP, 6'5" 230 lbs, Shepherd HS (Texas)

4. Cubs - Kyle Freeland, LHP, 6'4 185 lbs, Evansville

5. Twins - Alex Jackson, C/OF, 6'2" 215 lbs, R/R, Rancho Bernardo HS (Calif.)

6. Mariners - Bradley Zimmer, OF, 6'4" 185 lbs, L/R, San Francisco

7. Phillies - Touki Toussaint, RHP, 6'2 195 lbs, Coral Springs Christian Academy HS (Fla.)

8. Rockies - Tyler Beede, RHP, 6'4" 215 lbs, Vanderbilt

9. Blue Jays - Nick Gordon, SS/RHP, 6'2" 170 lbs, L/R, Olympia HS (Fla.)

10. Mets - Kyle Schwarber, C/1B/OF, 6'0" 230 lbs, Indiana

11. Blue Jays (Phil Bickford) - Jeff Hoffman, RHP, 6'4" 185 lbs, East Carolina

12. Brewers - Grant Holmes, RHP, 6'2" 190 lbs, Conway HS (N.C.)

13. Padres - Michael Conforto, OF, 6'2" 217 lbs, L/R, Oregon State

14. Giants - Trea Turner, SS, 6'1" 170 lbs, R/R, North Carolina State

15. Angels - Sean Newcomb, LHP, 6'5" 240 lbs, Hartford

16. Diamondbacks - Aaron Nola, RHP, 6'2" 170 lbs, Louisiana State

17. Royals - Brandon Finnegan, LHP, 5'11" 185 lbs, Texas Christian

18. Nationals - Max Pentecost, C, 6'2" 190 lbs, R/R, Kennesaw State

19. Reds - Jacob Gatewood, SS/3B, 6'5" 180 lbs, Clovis HS (Calif.)

20. Rays - Sean Reid-Foley, RHP, 6'2" 210 lbs, Sandalwood HS (Fla.)

21. Indians - Michael Chavis, 3B/2b, 6'0" 185 lbs, R/R, Sprayberry HS (Ga.)

22. Dodgers - Casey Gillaspie, 1B, 6'4" 230 lbs, S/L, Wichita State

23. Tigers - Luis Ortiz, RHP, 6'3" 220 lbs, Sanger HS (Calif.)

24. Pirates - Monte Harrison, OF, 6'4" 180 lbs, R/R, Lee's Summit West HS (Mo.)

25. Athletics - Ti'quan Forbes, SS, 6'4" 170 lbs, R/R, Columbia HS (Miss.)

26. Red Sox - Derek Fisher, OF, 6'3" 210 lbs, L/R, Virginia

27. Cardinals - Nick Burdi, RHP, 6'4" 220 lbs, Louisville

 

COMPENSATION ROUND A

 

28. Royals (Santana) - Scott Blewett, RHP, 6'6" 210 lbs, Baker HS (N.Y)

29. Reds (Choo) - Michael Kopech, RHP, 6'4" 195 lbs, Mt. Pleasant HS (Texas)

30. Rangers (Nelson Cruz) - Derek Hill, OF, 6'2" 175, R/R, Elk Grove HS (Calif.)

31. Indians (Jimenez) - Michael Gettys, OF, 6'2 205 lbs, R/R, Gainesville HS (Ga.)

32. Braves (McCann) - Spencer Adams, RHP, 6'4" 180 lbs, White County HS (Ga.)

33. Red Sox (Ellsbury) - Marcus Wilson, OF, 6'3" 170 lbs, R/R, Junipero Serra HS (Calif.)

34. Cardinals (Beltran) - Erick Fedde, RHP, 6'4" 170 lbs, UNLV

35. Rockies - Braxton Davidson, 1B/OF, 6'3" 215, L/L, T.C. Roberson HS (N.C.)

36. Marlins - Nick Howard, RHP, 6'4" 215 lbs, Virginia

Edited June 5, 2014 by ace3113

[ace3113]

that rat bastard. Spencer Adams I guess.

 

I hate to do this but KK took him a few picks ago.

[z3r0s]

Braxton Davidson

[KingKat]

I hate to do this but KK took him a few picks ago.

 

Also when I redid the Cleveland pick, I gave Gettys to them and then Adams to the Braves.

[ace3113]

JFAS up for the Marlins.

 

36. Marlins (M. Krook - unsigned) - JFAS

37. Astros (from the Orioles) - fatcowxlive

38. Indians - KingKat

39. Pirates - Grant77 or GD

40. Royals - Northof49

41. Brewers - Grant77

Edited June 5, 2014 by ace3113

[GD]

I can pick for Grant and anyone else that can't pick. Especially if we're just doing names and not blurbs.

[ace3113]

I can pick for Grant and anyone else that can't pick. Especially if we're just doing names and not blurbs.

 

Yeah. You mind also PM'ing JFAS and asking him if he wants you to do his picks? We know he's busy for the next little while.

[KingKat]

JFAS up for the Marlins.

 

36. Marlins (M. Krook - unsigned) - JFAS

37. Astros (from the Orioles) - fatcowxlive

38. Indians - KingKat

39. Marlins - JFAS

40. Royals - Northof49

41. Brewers - Grant77

 

I just sent you three names for Cleveland so that you can make their pick even if I'm not around.

[ace3113]

Soon boys. Also ace, do you plan to switch 39 to the pirates?

 

My bad. Totally slipped my mind. That's Grant or fatcow's pick now I think.

[ace3113]

fatcow's pick up. Will update list shortly.