MLB 2019 Draft

[baubau]

Its the offseason boys! You know what that means? Talk about the draft! Who will be JF19 "Swaggerty" this year?

 

MLB has their top 50 out: http://m.mlb.com/prospects/2019/?list=draft

 

And yes, everything will change once the date of the draft hits. I don't think Groshans was even in the top 30 last year at this point and Mize was not the top ranked prospect either.

 

With that being said I believe the Jays will pick Jack Leiter, a RHP out of high school. Why? His father is Al Leiter lol.

[jays4life19]

yasssssss

[P2F]

 

Georgia Premier Academy going off on Twitter in direct response to MLB.com's top 50 list reports on Daniel Espino, and Ralph Lifshitz agreeing with them and stating that MLB.com did an incredibly poor job overall. Some of the scouting reports are, purportedly, downright lies.

[jays4life19]

If anyone wants any BA scouting reports on the top guys just let me know! Here's a couple top college guys

 

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Adley Rutschman

Oregon State C

Notes:

Ht: 6-0 | Wt: 185 | B-T: B-R

Commit/Drafted: Mariners '16 (40)

Scouting Report: The consensus top college prospect, Rutschman led Oregon State to a College World Series title during his sophomore season while leading the Beavers in hitting. He then joined USA Baseball’s Collegiate National Team shortly after his college season and led all USA hitters in each triple slash category. Rutschman has been on scouts’ radars since he was in high school, where he had impressive raw power, touched 94 mph off the mound and was also an elite kicker—he served as the Beavers’ place kicker during his freshman season before turning his focus completely to baseball. After polishing his game in all facets in Corvallis, Rutschman has no holes in his game, with plus defensive tools ranging from receiving ability to a strong, accurate arm. He’s a plus hitter from both sides of the plate with a long track record of hitting, and he’s also a fierce leader on the field and the favorite to become the first overall pick next June.

 

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Andrew Vaughn

California 1B

Notes:

Ht: 5-11 | Wt: 214 | B-T: R-R

Commit/Drafted: Never Drafted

Scouting Report: The 2018 Golden Spikes award winner, Vaughn put up one of the best offensive campaigns in Cal’s history, with a .402/.531/.819 slash line and 23 home runs—tying the Cal record previously set by Xavier Nady in 1999. He had a quiet summer with the Collegiate National Team, but scouts and coaches alike rave about Vaughn’s feel to hit, which is coupled with a preternatural feel for the strike zone and tremendous raw power. He’s walked 63 times compared to 42 strikeouts in two seasons with Cal, and he’s also a solid defender at first base. Vaughn should get drafted near the top of the first round as he is arguably the best all-around hitter in the 2019 draft class.

 

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Shea Langeliers

Baylor C

Notes:

Ht: 6-0 | Wt: 190 | B-T: R-R

Commit/Drafted: Blue Jays '16 (34)

Scouting Report: In a typical draft class, the Baylor backstop would be a safe bet as the top catcher in the class, but Langeliers has to deal with Rutschman ahead of him in the 2019 group. Still, Langeliers has a solid, all-around toolset with no weaknesses in his game aside from being a below-average runner—which is the least important tool for a pro catcher. He projects as a solid-average hitter with average power, and even more juice to the pull-side, with a strong defensive skill set behind the plate. Langeliers has above-average receiving and blocking ability as well as a strong, accurate arm, which he used to throw out almost 70 percent of basestealers last spring.

 

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Graeme Stinson

Duke LHP

Notes:

Ht: 6-5 | Wt: 250 | B-T: L-L

Commit/Drafted: Never Drafted

Scouting Report: A big, physical lefthander with tantalizing upside as a high schooler in the 2016 draft class, Stinson has steadily climbed closer and closer to his ceiling during his collegiate career. The 6-foot-5, 250-pound southpaw significantly lowered his walk rate from his freshman to sophomore season and also impressed scouts as the top arm on USA Baseball’s Collegiate National Team this summer. Armed with a plus fastball and slider—which some scouts label a grade higher at plus-plus—Stinson has the potential to be an innings-eating workhorse in the starting rotation. However, he’ll need to establish a track record of success as a starter next spring to convince scouts, as he’s pitched more frequently out of the bullpen to this point, and teams wonder about his athleticism and ability to repeat his delivery. He’s got some of the best stuff in the class and is trending in the right direction, but will need to put it all together during his junior season.

 

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Josh Jung

Texas Tech 3B

Notes:

Ht: 6-2 | Wt: 215 | B-T: R-R

Commit/Drafted: Never Drafted

Scouting Report: The Big 12 Freshman of the Year after a solid 2017 campaign with Texas Tech, Jung took a step forward during his sophomore season this spring, posting a .392/.491/.639 slash line and doubling his home run output from six to 12. A physical, 6-foot-2, 215-pound third baseman, Jung has a solid, backside-heavy approach at the plate with plenty of strength and bat speed. More power should come for him down the road as he learns how to pull the ball more aggressively, but for now Jung seems content to keep his hands inside the ball and drive it the other way. Defensively, opinions range from below-average to plus on Jung’s work at the hot corner, as he’s more capable coming in on balls than moving laterally. He has below-average quickness but solid hands and a strong arm.

[jays4life19]

Anddd BA top high school guys...

 

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Bobby Witt Jr.

SS

Notes:

School: Colleyville (Texas) Heritage HS

Ht: 6-1 | Wt: 183 | B-T: R-R

Commit: Oklahoma

Scouting Report: A five-tool talent out of Texas and the son of a former 16-year major leaguer, Bobby Witt Jr. has an expansive toolset that includes plus power, speed, arm strength and defensive ability at shortstop. How high Witt Jr. goes in the draft next spring will depend on the conviction that scouts have in his hit tool, as evaluators have questions about the amount of swing-and-miss in his game after his performance this summer. Still, he hit massive home runs at multiple events this summer against top competition and routinely impacts the game defensively thanks to his elite hands, quick footwork and the ability to throw on the run and from multiple arm slots. Witt Jr. is committed to Oklahoma.

 

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C.J. Abrams

SS

Notes:

School: Blessed Trinity HS, Roswell, Ga.

Ht: 6-2 | Wt: 185 | B-T: L-R

Commit: Alabama

Scouting Report: A speedy shortstop out of Georgia, Abrams has some of the best bat-to-ball skills of the 2019 class with a simple, clean stroke from the lefthanded batter’s box. He uses his elite contact ability and plus-plus speed to drive balls to both outfield gaps for extra-base hits, and he beats out infield singles by routinely posting 70-grade run times from home to first. Abrams has below-average raw power and rolls over on the ball at times, leading some scouts to question his future impact potential, but his defensive ability at shortstop is among the best in the class. He has a short arm action, quick hands and a fast exchange with excellent range, allowing his arm to play up. He also logged a few innings in center field this summer, where he chased down balls well. Abrams is committed to Alabama.

 

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Riley Greene

OF

Notes:

School: Hagerty HS, Oviedo, Fla.

Ht: 6-2 | Wt: 197 | B-T: L-L

Commit: Florida

Scouting Report: An outfielder out of Florida, Greene is arguably the best overall hitter in the high school class. He entered the 2019 draft cycle as one of the most anticipated hitters, and he did nothing to dispel that status by performing in several events this summer, routinely squaring up the best pitchers in the class. Greene has a small hitch in his smooth, lefthanded swing, but he has more than enough bat speed to avoid it being a red flag. He has a patient approach and a great understanding of the strike zone, with solid power and a chance for more as he fills out his 6-foot-1, 192-pound frame. He likely fits best in a corner at the next level as a below-average runner with questionable jumps at times, but he has an accurate arm. He is committed to Florida.

 

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Brennan Malone

RHP

Notes:

School: IMG Academy, Bradenton, Fla.

Ht: 6-3 | Wt: 203 | B-T: R-R

Commit: North Carolina

Scouting Report: A 6-foot-3, 203-pound righthander, Malone put himself at the top of the high school pitching class thanks to an excellent package of starter traits, premium stuff and projection for more down the line. His fastball is among the best in the class, touching 97 mph and sitting in the low to mid-90s in short stints this summer. His quick and loose arm action, combined with a terrific frame, lead scouts to believe he will touch 100 mph at some point. Malone throws a slider and curveball that are presently inconsistent, but have shown flashes at times this summer. His low-80s slider is currently ahead of a mid- to upper-70s curveball, and he also throws a mid-80s changeup with solid arm speed. Malone transferred out of North Carolina and will play his final high school season at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla. He’s committed to North Carolina.

 

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Daniel Espino

RHP

Notes:

School: Bulloch Academy, Statesboro, Ga.

Ht: 6-0 | Wt: 196 | B-T: R-R

Commit: Louisiana State

Scouting Report: The Georgia righthander has the best present stuff of any pitcher in the high school class—with no exceptions. His fastball touched 100 mph this summer, and the pitch regularly sat in the 94-98 mph range in short stints. His mid-70s curveball is a plus pitch presently, with sharp, late break, and he also throws a slider in the low 80s with late life that could become another plus offering. Espino infrequently throws an 86-89 mph changeup that needs refinement. Born in Panama, Espino lacks the future projection of other arms in the class. Some scouts worry about the length to his arm action, but he has a strong lower half and gets off the mound with tremendous force, allowing others to worry less about the stress he’ll endure on his elbow and shoulder.

[Orgfiller]

 

Georgia Premier Academy going off on Twitter in direct response to MLB.com's top 50 list reports on Daniel Espino, and Ralph Lifshitz agreeing with them and stating that MLB.com did an incredibly poor job overall. Some of the scouting reports are, purportedly, downright lies.

 

I love this.

[Captain Adama]

 

Georgia Premier Academy going off on Twitter in direct response to MLB.com's top 50 list reports on Daniel Espino, and Ralph Lifshitz agreeing with them and stating that MLB.com did an incredibly poor job overall. Some of the scouting reports are, purportedly, downright lies.

 

It's a good lesson to understand, especially come draft day.

 

The mass scouting reports are either embellishments, under-selling, or as it appears here or flat out wrong. They/us really know nothing.

 

Some people on the board need to know that prior to losing their s*** like they did last year after the Jays drafted Groshans.

[TheHurl]

2008 2.0. Great draft for catchers. Everyone else disappoints

[Pendleton]

I usually gravitate more towards the hitters but Stinson sounds very intriguing.

[Jimcanuck]

I usually gravitate more towards the hitters but Stinson sounds very intriguing.

 

Yep, him and Greene are ones to watch in particular

[TheHurl]

Big, innings eating ACC pitcher...

 

 

But this one is a Dukie so I love him regardless.

[jays4life19]

Just so everyone is warned i will be starting the Will Holland BJMB hype train sometime in February.

[baubau]

2008 2.0. Great draft for catchers. Everyone else disappoints

 

Posey was in that draft class, but outside of him doesn't look like much for catchers. Jason Castro is the only other one of note as Lawrie transitioned into 3rd and I have no idea who Kyle Skipworth is.

[Boxcar]

 

Georgia Premier Academy going off on Twitter in direct response to MLB.com's top 50 list reports on Daniel Espino, and Ralph Lifshitz agreeing with them and stating that MLB.com did an incredibly poor job overall. Some of the scouting reports are, purportedly, downright lies.

 

How much f***ing life can a 98-99mph pitch even have? It reaches the plate in basically the blink of an eye.

[Abomination]

How much f***ing life can a 98-99mph pitch even have? It reaches the plate in basically the blink of an eye.

 

Remember the movement Brandon League had when he first came up?

[Boxcar]

Remember the movement Brandon League had when he first came up?

 

I seem to also remember him being really s***** at getting swings and misses but yeah I guess. Still though, most guys throwing that hard don't have a lot of movement on it and they get plenty of whiffs.

[P2F]

Kyler Peterson 2019 MLB Draft

 

The Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft is what gives many hope for the future of their team. A light at the end of the tunnel. A reward for the misery of surviving yet another 100-loss season. Although the Draft is still several months away, it’s never too early to start digging in and getting to know who should be on your team’s radar come June. Here is our top 50 player rankings for the upcoming 2019 Draft.

 

 

1. Adley Rutschman, C, Oregon State

Rutschman is special. Hitting from both sides of the plate, he is a patient, pure hitter with growing power. Oh, and also a rocket of an arm accompanied by soft hands behind the plate. Yes please.

 

 

2. Bobby Witt Jr., SS, Colleyville Heritage HS (TX)

Showing true five tool potential, Witt has enamored scouts over the showcase circuit for a while now. Some have questioned the hit tool against elite pitching. He may have put some doubters to sleep recently, claiming tournament MVP honors for the 18U USA National team while batting .576 with three bombs.

 

 

3. Riley Greene, OF, Hagerty HS (FL)

As I have often said, Greene is the best pure hitter in the prep class. He uses his ultra-smooth stroke with easy loft and power to tear away at pitching. I’d say Greene also had a pretty formidable stint with Team USA as well, batting .424 with 5 2B, 3 HR, and 20 RBI.

 

 

4. Andrew Vaughn, 1B, California

There is no better word to describe Vaughn other than “masher.” Standing at a stout 6-foot, 215 pounds, he slashed an absurd .402/.531/.819 with 23 bombs. He also has a mature approach, walking 44 times while striking out only 18.

 

 

5. Josh Jung, 3B, Texas Tech

Jung led Texas Tech to Omaha in 2018, leading the Big 12 with a .392 average. He constantly barrels up balls for hard contact. Jung is relaxed at the plate, with a strong lower half that will lead to future plus power.

 

 

6. Graeme Stinson, LHP, Duke

The top pitcher in the class, Stinson sits in the low-90s with a filthy slider that regularly flashes plus. He does have some questions to answer, as 2019 will be his first time as a full-time member of the Blue Devils starting rotation.

 

 

7. Daniel Espino, RHP, Georgia Premier Academy (GA)

Espino is as electric as they come. He sits mid 90’s and touched 100 while already flashing two plus off-speed offerings with his curve and slider. Espino also has a tremendous work ethic to go along with his mouth-watering stuff.

 

 

8. Shea Langliers, C, Baylor

Langliers somewhat struggled offensively during his sophomore season at Baylor. He has shown some good raw power, but it’s not his bat that scouts rave about. He is agile behind the plate with a bazooka for an arm that some see as an 80-grade tool.

 

 

9. Corbin Carroll, OF, Lakeside HS (WA)

Carroll is a pure hitter with surprising power for his size. He was another member of the gold medal-winning USA team, batting .500 with three homers while swiping nine bags. He has double-plus speed, clocking in at a 6.33 60-time.

 

 

10. Brennan Malone, RHP, IMG Academy (FL)

Malone is an athletic righty with a fastball that sits in the low-90’s. At the Perfect Game WWBA in Jupiter, he ran it up to 97. He is more a thrower than a pitcher right now, but also possesses a curve that has flashed plus.

 

 

11. C.J. Abrams, SS, Blessed Trinity Catholic HS (GA)

I’m probably the low guy on Abrams. Although he can get slappy with his stroke, he does have the ability to use all fields as well as beat out balls with his 80-grade speed. His future will most likely be at either second or in the outfield, where his speed would flourish.

 

 

12. Spencer Jones, LHP, La Costa Canyon HS

Some see Jones’ future as a power hitting position player. However, his future is most likely on the mound, where his lanky 6-foot-7, 205-pound frame plays best. He already sits in the low-90’s while flashing a plus, true 12-6 curve.

 

 

13. Tyler Callihan, 3B, Providence School of Jacksonville (FL)

Callihan is up for discussion for the best pure hitter in the high school class along with Greene. He boasts a strong build with easy power. He barrels ball after ball and put on a show in batting practice when I saw him in Port Charlotte. He can stick at third for now, but wherever he is on the field, the bat plays.

 

 

14. Michael Busch, 1B, North Carolina

Busch is as safe as a bet to hit at the next level as there is in the draft. He has a short, quick stroke that he uses to hit to all fields. In his sophomore season, he bashed 13 home runs while drawing 55 walks compared to a mere 30 strikeouts.

 

 

15. Tyler Dyson, RHP, Florida

The 6-foot-3, 225-pound righty was hindered by control issues and a nagging shoulder during second season at Florida. This fall, I saw him back pounding the zone with a heater that sat 95-97 while flashing a plus slider. This spring will be the final test for the Gators fireballer.

 

 

16. Zack Thompson, LHP, Kentucky

Thompson missed considerable time due to an elbow injury last spring. But in the time he wasn’t hampered by injury, he dominated. Thompson sits in the low 90’s, touching mid 90’s at times. He also has a good four-pitch mix that all could project as at least average.

 

 

17. Carter Stewart, RHP, Eastern Florida State JC

The unsigned number eight overall pick in the 2018 draft looks to be selected very early once again in 2019. The 6-foot-6 Stewart sits in the mid-90’s with a hammer breaker. Stewart has one of the highest ceilings in the class if all comes together.

 

 

18. Bryson Stott, SS, UNLV

Stott is a sure thing to stick at short, showing off quick feet and a good arm. There is some bat wrap, but the lefty hitter raked .365 at UNLV in 2018 with 14 stolen bases. His lanky 6-foot-3, 195-pound frame also leaves room for added strength and more power in the future.

 

 

19. Kameron Misner, OF, Missouri

This Mizzou outfielder is a legit five tool threat. Misner’s left-handed stroke has good loft and along with his plus raw power, could lead to some serious home run numbers. Though his huge 6-foot-4, 220 pounds wouldn’t indicate it, he also has plus speed. He could rocket up boards with a strong spring.

 

 

20. Jack Leiter, RHP, Delbarton School (NJ)

The New Jersey product has solidified his name atop many draft boards recently, striking out 20 while allowing only 2 hits over 8 IP for Team USA at the Pan-American Championships. Leiter sits comfortably in the low 90’s and touches 95 with his heater. He also has a hard hammer curve that also looks to be a plus offering.

 

 

21. Jerrion Ealy, OF, Jackson Preparatory School

22. Will Holland, SS, Auburn

23. Matthew Allan, RHP, Seminole HS (FL)

24. Greg Jones, SS, UNCW

25. Rece Hinds, 3B, IMG Academy (FL)

26. J.J. Bleday, OF, Vanderbilt

27. Nick Lodolo, LHP, Texas Christian

28. Alek Manoah, RHP, West Virginia

29. Braden Shewmake, SS, Texas A&M

30. Matt Wallner, OF, Southern Mississippi

31. George Kirby, RHP, Elon

32. Matthew Thompson, RHP, Cypress Ranch HS (FL)

33. Derek Diamond, RHP, Ramona HS (CA)

34. Kyle Stowers, OF, Stanford

35. Michael Toglia, 1B/OF, California, UCLA

36. Sammy Siani, OF, William Penn Charter School (PA)

37. Austin Shenton, 3B, Florida International

38. Will Wilson, SS, North Carolina State

39. Logan Wyatt, 1B, Louisville

40. Erik Miller, LHP, Stanford

41. Drew Mendoza, 3B, Florida State

42. Chase Strumpf, 2B, UCLA

43. Matthew Lugo, SS, Carlos Beltran Baseball Academy (P.R.)

44. Hunter Barco, LHP, The Bolles School (FL)

45. Nasim Nunez, SS, Collins Hill HS (GA)

46. Hayden Dunhurst, C, Pearl River Central HS (MS)

47. Logan Davidson, SS, Clemson

48. J.J. Goss, RHP, Cypress Ranch HS (TX)

49. Riley Cornelio, RHP, Pine Creek HS (CO)

50. Anthony Volpe, MIF, Delbarton School (NJ)

 

https://www.prospectslive.com/from-the-field/2018/12/12/2019-mlb-draft-top-50-player-rankings-version-1

 

 

 

 

 

[jays4life19]

Me thinks Will Holland will be one of the biggest risers this year.

[Boxcar]

Corbin Carroll sounds like an even better version of Andrew Benintendi.

[Spanky__99]

Me thinks Will Holland will be one of the biggest risers this year.

 

LOD 1st overall baby, I'll be awaiting your offers next year at this time.

[jays4life19]

I will post BA mock draft in a bit but they have my fav draft prospect Will Holland going to the Jay's @ 11

[jays4life19]

Adley Rutschman

Oregon State C

Notes:

Why It Makes Sense: Rutschman is more cemented into the No. 1 overall prospect slot than Florida righthander Brady Singer was at this time last year. And there’s as much consensus among teams in mid-December with Rutschman being the 1-1 favorite as there was with Auburn righthander Casey Mize at the midway point of the 2018 college season.

 

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Bobby Witt Jr.

Coleyville (Texas) Heritage High School SS

Notes:

Why It Makes Sense: 2019 seems to be a good year to pick No. 2, as the Royals could happily select Witt, who has the tools, pedigree and performance that would make him the No. 1 favorite in other drafts. Last month, Witt led Team USA’s 18U team in hitting as the club won gold in the COPABE Pan-Am Championships in Panama.

 

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Andrew Vaughn

California 1B

Notes:

Why It Makes Sense: The White Sox have drafted college prospects with each of their last six first-round selections. After taking the best college hitter in 2018 in Nick Madrigal, the White Sox could do it again with Vaughn, who has a case as the best combination of both hitting ability and power in the draft class.

 

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Riley Greene

Hagerty HS, Oviedo, Fla. OF

Notes:

Why It Makes Sense: While the White Sox have leaned towards the college ranks, Miami has preferred high school prospects with its last five first-round picks. A bat-first corner outfielder, most of Greene’s value comes from his offensive production, but he hits for average and power and is the best hitter in the 2019 prep class.

 

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C.J. Abrams

Blessed Trinity HS, Roswell, Ga. SS

Notes:

Why It Makes Sense: It wouldn’t be shocking to see Abrams off the board before No. 5, given his elite speed, contact ability and defensive potential up the middle. Given the state of Detroit’s rebuild, taking a shot on a high-upside, lefthanded hitter with dynamic leadoff abilities could be smart.

 

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Corbin Carroll

Lakeside HS, Seattle OF

Notes:

Why It Makes Sense: Like the Marlins, the Padres have frequently gone to the high school ranks at the top of the draft. Carroll has a hit tool that challenges Greene’s, with the added bonus of plus speed that should allow him to profile as a center fielder moving forward.

 

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Shea Langeliers

Baylor C

Notes:

Why It Makes Sense: Langeliers could easily be off the board at this point, considering his status as the No. 3 college prospect in the class. The Reds routinely go best player available and Langeliers’ has an all-around skill set and no glaring weaknesses in his game. Outside of position, that sounds a lot like Reds 2018 first-round pick Jonathan India.

 

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Jerrion Ealy

Jackson (Miss.) Prep HS OF

Notes:

Why It Makes Sense: Perhaps the biggest reach on the board to this point, Ealy fits the profile of many Rangers first-round prospects in that sense that he’s overflowing with tools. There is some risk here, as Ealy is a four-star running back committed to play football and baseball at Mississippi, but he has plus speed, plus raw power and plus arm strength. He shares some similarities with 2017 Rangers first-round pick Bubba Thompson (who also played football at a high level) but with a better feel for getting the barrel on the ball.

 

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Graeme Stinson

Duke LHP

Notes:

Why It Makes Sense: No team develops and drafts arms like the Braves, so let's give them the first pitcher off the board. There are a pair of big-time prep righthanders who could make sense in Brennan Malone and Daniel Espino, but it also seems hard for a college lefthander with Stinson’s size and stuff to not go inside the top 10 of this draft. Atlanta’s last five first-round selections have all been pitchers, and going back to 2009 the Braves have had 10 first-round picks—nine of which were pitchers.

 

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Josh Jung

Texas Tech 3B

Notes:

Why It Makes Sense: This could be low for Jung, who has hit .350/.445/.549 with 18 home runs in two seasons with Texas Tech. If he posts another stellar offensive campaign as a junior, it’s easy to see him going off the board earlier than this. But San Francisco might be happy to get a pair of elite college bats in back-to-back drafts among the top-10 picks.

 

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Will Holland

Auburn SS

Notes:

Why It Makes Sense: The Blue Jays have selected shortstops with their first picks in each of the last two drafts, and that should be a position of strength for the 2019 class. Holland has solid power for his size and plus running ability, and he’s coming off of a strong sophomore season in which he hit .313/.406/.530 with 12 home runs at Auburn. He also had a loud summer in the Cape Cod League, where he hit .341/.431/.432 in 13 games before leaving with a wrist injury.

[jays4life19]

Will Holland

Auburn SS

Notes:

Ht: 5-10 | Wt: 181 | B-T: R-R

Commit/Drafted: Never Drafted

Scouting Report: Holland is toolsy and in 2018 established a strong track record for performance as one of the top hitters for the Tigers. He’s an aggressive hitter, but he can put a charge into the ball. He has more power than his 5-foot-11, 185-pound frame suggests, and he produces a lot of hard-hit balls. He is a plus runner who knows how to use his speed on the bases. Holland can make highlight reel plays at shortstop and has both the range and arm strength for the position. Much like he is at the plate, he is still a bit raw defensively, but his tools will play at shortstop if he can smooth out some of the rough edges.

[jays4life19]

Is this draft class better for fantasy?

 

Not from what i hear. Last year class was more deep but i think this year class is more top heavy

[TheHurl]

Is this draft class better for fantasy?

 

There is a top 10 ranked 1B draftee. Assuming he doesn't s*** the bed this winter everyone should know what they have to do with the number 1 pick.

[Krylian]

Top heavy is what I like to hear.

 

I like me some nice titties too.

[Ray]

My bold prediction is that Josh Jung goes #1 overall.

[jays4life19]

Mock Draft alert with big write ups!

 

 

http://baseball-farm.com/index.php/2018/11/25/2019-mlb-mock-draft-tldr-at-bottom/

 

9) Atlanta Braves*

 

Will Holland, SS, Auburn

 

5-10 175 R/R

 

This one is easy. Carter Stewart is the best arm here (assuming he doesn’t win his pending case against the Braves for not offering him a minimum contract offer to get a comp pick) and that’s not gonna happen again. The Braves system is absolutely loaded on the corners, behind the plate, in the outfield and the arms are notorious. But middle infield is a little bit sketchy, as is former #1 pick Dansby Swanson. With Witt and Abrams off the board, the Braves have their pick of the top college middle infielder and for me, there’s no doubt that player is Holland. Holland has a few questions (high k-rate in a short cape cod stint and for Team USA and occasional mental lapses at SS). But the pros are plus power, plus speed, highlight reel plays at SS, success against the SEC (.313/.406/.530 with 30 XBH (12 HR) and 9 steals in 66 games. And a short but sweet Cape Cod appearance. He does a little of everything and has room to improve. His ceiling is very high and he flashes 5 plus tools. Plus, as a college junior, he may sign a bit under slot here, allowing the Braves to go over slot with pick #21. In a deep college SS class, I can’t really see the Braves going anywhere else but the top SS here but Josh Jung could be in play if they sour on the SS crop.

 

 

11) Toronto Blue Jays

 

Alek Manoah, RHP, West Virginia

 

6-6 260 R/R

 

Pretty much the right-hand version of Graeme Stinson. Manoah is a mammoth human with monster stuff. I have a 70 on the fastball, which lives 93-96 with double plus movement and a 65 on the slider. He’s huge and gets good extension as well. Like Stinson, he’s been primarily a reliever so far and despite his frame hasn’t ever pitched over 55 IP in a year yet. Unlike Stinson, he has had control issues, over a 4.67 BB/9 both years at WVU. Much like Stinson though, he absolutely dominated the Cape Cod league. He went 7 starts for 33 ⅓ IP with just 15 hits and only 11 walks (2.97 BB/9) and struck out 48 with a 2.70 ERA and 0.79 WHIP against college baseball’s best. And watch him throw, that’s day 1 stuff. Most years he would be a late first round projection pick, but with this college class, he’s vying for the top arm spot after what he showed in the cape. The Blue Jays have shown a like for big righties with two absurd pitches (Noah Syndergaard and Nate Pearson) and this Mountain of a Mountaineer fits that mold to a T and gives you a feel for the ceiling. His changeup needs work and he will have to demonstrate improved command and handle a starters load, but I love the size, love love the stuff and love what I saw in the Cape. Misner and HS arms are in play here as well.

[TheHurl]

Buster Posey and right handed Todd Helton are in this class and J4L is concerning himself with the next Christian Colon

[Daniel Labude]

Will Holland

Auburn SS

Notes:

Ht: 5-10 | Wt: 181 | B-T: R-R

Commit/Drafted: Never Drafted

Scouting Report: Holland is toolsy and in 2018 established a strong track record for performance as one of the top hitters for the Tigers. He’s an aggressive hitter, but he can put a charge into the ball. He has more power than his 5-foot-11, 185-pound frame suggests, and he produces a lot of hard-hit balls. He is a plus runner who knows how to use his speed on the bases. Holland can make highlight reel plays at shortstop and has both the range and arm strength for the position. Much like he is at the plate, he is still a bit raw defensively, but his tools will play at shortstop if he can smooth out some of the rough edges.

 

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