MLB Draft 2017

[metafour]

Tristan Pompey looks really good as well. Should be a really high pick next year. Taller and maybe a little more consitent power than Dalton. Seems to be not nearly as fast (or doesn't use his speed) but from what I have seen a better overall hitter in the long run.

 

Dalton played in 15 MLB games at age 21 (which would be Tristan's draft age next year), don't forget that. Who knows which one ends up the better player (especially with Dalton's inability to stay healthy), but its important to note that Dalton was hitting extremely well in ~AA/AAA at the same age that Tristan will still be dicking around in College at next year.

[TwistedLogic]

As long as he's both mentally and physically stronger than his brother.

 

Isn't he the guy who tweets like he has the emotional fortitude of a 3rd grader?

[metafour]

I'm watching the Louisville vs Kentucky college game and it's full of future MLB players. When is Drew Ellis expected to be drafted? He is going off right now

 

He should be gone in the 2nd round.

[Angrioter]

Keith Law's latest mock projects the Jays to take Florida junior college RHP Nate Pearson at 22, speculating they may have a deal in place.

[Pendleton]

- Rounds 1-2 are tomorrow night starting at 7pm EST

 

- Rounds 3-10 start Tuesday at 1pm

 

- Rounds 11-40 wrap up Wednesday starting at noon

[Daniel Labude]

Keith Law's latest mock projects the Jays to take Florida junior college RHP Nate Pearson at 22, speculating they may have a deal in place.

 

Might be a good pick

[jays4life19]

Keith Law's latest mock projects the Jays to take Florida junior college RHP Nate Pearson at 22, speculating they may have a deal in place.

 

#13 BA Prospect.

 

As a high school senior, Pearson received little interest from pro teams. He was a tall righthander whose fastball could reach 93, but he had no usable offspeed pitch. So he enrolled at Florida International, where he got stronger and got some experience, earning more than 30 innings that spring. Following his freshman year, Pearson transferred to the JC of Central Florida, where his stock took off. In a bullpen during the fall, Pearson's fastball touched 100, creating buzz throughout the amateur scouting community. In a starting role in the spring, Pearson pitched mostly at 93-94 and touched 97 in most starts. His fastball shows late running or sinking movement and he made tremendous growth with his command. His changeup now projects as a plus pitch, showing late fade when he locates it down in the zone. He throws both a slider and a curveball, and scouts see his slider as a more prominent part of his future. The pitch shows slurvy shape and sits in the low 80s. Pearson's athleticism and rapid growth could lead him to come off the board as high as the back of the first round. Scouts have compared him to Carl Pavano because of his size, athleticism and potent fastball-changeup combo.

[43211234]

Haven't been paying attention to this year's draft. Who should I be irrationally hoping falls to 22?

[burlingtonbandit]

But he wasn't the age you could drive a car. He was 7 of 8 children (raised by kids) and home-schooled. Actual experts in the field assessed him and gave him almost no chance to re-offend.

 

He was 15/16?

[Daniel Labude]

Haven't been paying attention to this year's draft. Who should I be irrationally hoping falls to 22?

 

Faedo

[Spanky99]

Haven't been paying attention to this year's draft. Who should I be irrationally hoping falls to 22?

 

Jake Burger... good bat with an 80 grade name...

[Caper]

Just curious. Over the next few days or so the bluejays will draft and later sign (whenever that deadline is) about 30 players. When do they release the 30 guys they will need to in order to make room for the new guys?

[John_Havok]

Most roster moves have already happened. There's guys every year in the low minors that get cut, released, retire... or promoted to replace higher minors guys that have been cut, released... retired.

 

Some will be hurt and stashed on the DL, plus the really low international signees from last year that won't be stateside will be already assigned to the Dominican summer League which started about a week ago.

[baubau]

#13 BA Prospect.

 

As a high school senior, Pearson received little interest from pro teams. He was a tall righthander whose fastball could reach 93, but he had no usable offspeed pitch. So he enrolled at Florida International, where he got stronger and got some experience, earning more than 30 innings that spring. Following his freshman year, Pearson transferred to the JC of Central Florida, where his stock took off. In a bullpen during the fall, Pearson's fastball touched 100, creating buzz throughout the amateur scouting community. In a starting role in the spring, Pearson pitched mostly at 93-94 and touched 97 in most starts. His fastball shows late running or sinking movement and he made tremendous growth with his command. His changeup now projects as a plus pitch, showing late fade when he locates it down in the zone. He throws both a slider and a curveball, and scouts see his slider as a more prominent part of his future. The pitch shows slurvy shape and sits in the low 80s. Pearson's athleticism and rapid growth could lead him to come off the board as high as the back of the first round. Scouts have compared him to Carl Pavano because of his size, athleticism and potent fastball-changeup combo.

 

/I am no scout/

 

Nate Pearson never excited me. I've only read reports on him, never seen him play. Why not push for a high school pitcher that also have a "Great fastball, work on off-speed pitches needed" profile? Even if the high school names won't be there when the Jays pick (Baz, Carlson) I'd prefer Brendon Little over Pearson. Plus he has had screws in his arms, what impact could that have to the longevity?

 

Seems like a Derek Mcguire pick. I trust the Jays and their scouting but man, it may take me time to come around to him if picked.

 

Good news is this is from Law and he's usually 100% wrong.

 

/yea... still not a scout/

[bendera3]

Most roster moves have already happened. There's guys every year in the low minors that get cut, released, retire... or promoted to replace higher minors guys that have been cut, released... retired.

 

Some will be hurt and stashed on the DL, plus the really low international signees from last year that won't be stateside will be already assigned to the Dominican summer League which started about a week ago.

 

Likelihood D.J. Davis is cut free?

[Daniel Labude]

/I am no scout/

 

Nate Pearson never excited me. I've only read reports on him, never seen him play. Why not push for a high school pitcher that also have a "Great fastball, work on off-speed pitches needed" profile? Even if the high school names won't be there when the Jays pick (Baz, Carlson) I'd prefer Brendon Little over Pearson. Plus he has had screws in his arms, what impact could that have to the longevity?

 

Seems like a Derek Mcguire pick. I trust the Jays and their scouting but man, it may take me time to come around to him if picked.

 

Good news is this is from Law and he's usually 100% wrong.

 

/yea... still not a scout/

 

If we do go that route could be to save some money for other picks...don't like that in the first round if that is indeed the case

[Daniel Labude]

Just saw Gavin Sheets. Looks to become a great all around hitter. Tons of power and limits the Ks. Makes solid contact. Starts with a stance similar to Adam Dunn but profiles with more contact and less swing and miss then Dunn imo. Would be a great pick

[Caper]

I didn't want to be an idot and bump a really old thread, but it is kinda fun looking back on the 2013 mlb draft thread. Looking at the guys now people were so hyped on. Man, so many did absolutely nothing. Mark Appel, for all the fuss and controversy doesn't even look like he will make the bigs.

[P2F]

Haven't been paying attention to this year's draft. Who should I be irrationally hoping falls to 22?

 

Evan White, David Peterson.

[metafour]

/I am no scout/

 

Nate Pearson never excited me. I've only read reports on him, never seen him play. Why not push for a high school pitcher that also have a "Great fastball, work on off-speed pitches needed" profile? Even if the high school names won't be there when the Jays pick (Baz, Carlson) I'd prefer Brendon Little over Pearson. Plus he has had screws in his arms, what impact could that have to the longevity?

 

Seems like a Derek Mcguire pick. I trust the Jays and their scouting but man, it may take me time to come around to him if picked.

 

Good news is this is from Law and he's usually 100% wrong.

 

/yea... still not a scout/

 

20 year old who hit 101+ mph is a "Deck McGuire pick". Good one.

 

Why pick Pearson over a HS kid? Maybe because he dominated against very good JUCO competition and thus has already proven more than any HS pitcher in this draft.

[baubau]

20 year old who hit 101+ mph is a "Deck McGuire pick". Good one.

 

Why pick Pearson over a HS kid? Maybe because he dominated against very good JUCO competition and thus has already proven more than any HS pitcher in this draft.

 

Cool. Thanks for the input. I don't know s*** about these prospects, hell haven't seen a single one play. I enjoy reading and seeing videos but clearly there is still a lot I miss. If I am misreading his potential, great.

[John_Havok]

Likelihood D.J. Davis is cut free?

 

Well, this is his 6th minor league season and hasn't done anything to prove himself, so probably pretty good. But not likely during the season since he's at Dunedin and that roster likely won't change much due to anyone they draft.

 

He's probably an offseason release candidate.

[burlingtonbandit]

I didn't want to be an idot and bump a really old thread, but it is kinda fun looking back on the 2013 mlb draft thread. Looking at the guys now people were so hyped on. Man, so many did absolutely nothing. Mark Appel, for all the fuss and controversy doesn't even look like he will make the bigs.

 

I remember how so many people hated how the Jays were rumoured to take Trea Turner when they had those 2 top picks in 2014. Now he looks like a top 3 player from that draft. Better not to make a fuss about who the team picks because who knows how they will develop in a few years.

[Jonn]

Jake Burger... good bat with an 80 grade name...

 

No bad bodies thanks

[AdamGreenwood]

I remember how so many people hated how the Jays were rumoured to take Trea Turner when they had those 2 top picks in 2014. Now he looks like a top 3 player from that draft. Better not to make a fuss about who the team picks because who knows how they will develop in a few years.

 

Yeah, it's almost as if the professional baseball scouts know more than a bunch of guys on a message board who have never seen any of these guys play.

[metafour]

Frankie Piliere is dropping some late stock buzz on Twitter. Warmoth rising late again and in play for the Tigers at 18 apparently.

[TheHurl]

Keith Law's latest mock projects the Jays to take Florida junior college RHP Nate Pearson at 22, speculating they may have a deal in place.

 

Has refused to work out with any teams past 22 causing speculation that the Jays have a deal with him if he lasts to them. I like the pick. FB and Change up Combo, breaking pitches don't matter.

[RIPEXPOS]

I remember how so many people hated how the Jays were rumoured to take Trea Turner when they had those 2 top picks in 2014. Now he looks like a top 3 player from that draft. Better not to make a fuss about who the team picks because who knows how they will develop in a few years.

 

I wanted Turner... also wanted Trout and Sale. Just sayin!

[Angrioter]

I wanted Turner... also wanted Trout and Sale. Just sayin!

 

And Pujols

[Laika]

Has refused to work out with any teams past 22 causing speculation that the Jays have a deal with him if he lasts to them. I like the pick. FB and Change up Combo, breaking pitches don't matter.

 

He snaps off some visually cromulent breaking balls on youtube.

 

The last one here in particular seems fringe plus to me: