2019 MLB Draft | Day 1 Thread - Prepare your overreactions

[Jimcanuck]

So how soon might we see Manoah in TO? 2021?

[TheHurl]

Seems like a fine pick to me. Lots of upside.

 

lots of right side....lots of left side....lots of middle

[gruber92]

He throws 99 and doesn't walk many. End convo...it's what you look for in a pick

 

Lol..

[jays4life19]

How many picks do they do tonight?

[Slade]

Like Roger Clemens, you mean?

 

Yea exactly, but Clemens wasn't even this tall. I like the pick a lot, if we can get him underslot then it's even better.

[Slade]

How many picks do they do tonight?

 

1-78 so we'll see our second round pick at 52.

[baubau]

[jays4life19]

1-78 so we'll see our second round pick at 52.

 

Nice! Time to start the BJMB Spencer Jones hype train

[Key22]

Of course we get a top 4 pick next year and if we don't sign this guy we would get the 12 pick next year. Next year is supposed to be a much stronger draft.

[gruber92]

This is what the #11 pick produces? Should have looked for an athletic outfielder with power who can play CF.

[TheHurl]

I thought you hated fat pitchers?

 

That was before I became fat. Do you remember me saying that I've changed after Osuna. No one listens to me. I had a conversation with someone and they said "velocity is the only thing that matters when drafting a high schooler" Fatoah is a college guy but I still buy in here. He's shown good health. Which is good cause I still hate injured fat pitchers.

[Jonn]

This kid looks 10 years old no joke

[Jimcanuck]

Blue Jays

 

Alek Manoah, RHP, West Virginia (BA RANK: 13)

Source: 4YR • Ht: 6-6 • Wt: 260 • B-T: R-R • Commitment/Drafted: Never Drafted

 

Manoah split time between starting and relieving during his first two seasons with West Virginia, but after a stellar campaign as a starter in the Cape Cod League last summer—when he posted a 2.70 ERA with 48 strikeouts in 33.1 innings—Manoah has made a successful transition to a full-time starting role this spring. Through his first 12 starts this season, Manoah has been one of the more dominant arms in the country, posting a 2.07 ERA with 108 strikeouts over his first 82.2 innings (11.76 strikeouts per nine innings) and the lowest walk rate (2.29 per nine) of his career. Manoah mostly works off of two pitches—a power fastball that sits in the mid- to upper 90s and a hard slider that projects as a second plus pitch. While Monoah has shown a changeup at times, he’s mostly been a two-pitch starter this season. He also entered the season with significant reliever risk because of his erratic control, large, 6-foot-6, 260-pound frame and questionable athleticism. However, he has started pitching exclusively out of the stretch and, as a result, has improved his strike-throwing ability enough to give him a real shot of sticking as a starter in pro ball. But while his walk rate is down significantly this season, Manoah still needs to refine his command—as evidenced by 17 hit batters over his first 12 starts—and teams will likely be concerned with how well he is able to manage his body moving forward. This list of major league starting pitchers who have had success at or near Manoah’s size is a short one, with CC Sabathia, Aaron Harang, Justin Masterson and Michael Pineda some of the names who qualify. Still, Manoah’s stuff compares nicely with most of the pitchers in the 2019 class, and he’s steadily improved his draft stock with each start. Manoah should be one of the first college pitchers drafted this June.

[Terminator]

Looking forward to 2022 when we will be the first team to feature three 300-pounders in Vlad Jr., Tellez and Manoah.

[sdyment]

Nice! Time to start the BJMB Spencer Jones hype train

 

So, as a person who doesn’t bother with players until they’re drafted, who is spencer jones and why is he dropping? Signability?

[Angrioter]

Like Roger Clemens, you mean?

 

Roids Clemens?

[jmomcc]

Generally, this front office seems to know what they are doing in the draft so I'm happy enough.

 

Does anyone know if he's below slot? It seems like he would be slot as he was projected around here but I have no idea.

[P2F]

11) Blue Jays: Alek Manoah, RHP, West Virginia

At 6-6, 260 pounds, Manoah looks the part of a power pitcher. He's physically imposing on the mound and works in the mid-90s with heavy sink and tough plane on his fastball. His hard slider gives him a second weapon that's hard to handle, and he has a solid changeup as well. The key for Manoah will be keeping his large frame in sync, but he's done a nice job of throwing more strikes this spring.

 

Please be like Nate Pearson.

[JG34]

Looking forward to 2022 when we will be the first team to feature three 300-pounders in Vlad Jr., Tellez and Manoah.

 

Stroman is starting a plus size section for his clothing company titled "WDMH - Weight Doesn't Measure Heart".

[Jimcanuck]

So, as a person who doesn’t bother with players until they’re drafted, who is spencer jones and why is he dropping? Signability?

 

He's ranked #78 on the BA board.

[xposbrad]

Anyone else worried with only 2 plus pitches he's most likely ending up as a reliever? I mean, he doesn't even have a plus changeup.

[P2F]

So, as a person who doesn’t bother with players until they’re drafted, who is spencer jones and why is he dropping? Signability?

 

He's not dropping, but yes, he's expected to go to college (Vanderbilt, IIRC).

[sdyment]

He's not dropping, but yes, he's expected to go to college (Vanderbilt, IIRC).

 

Ahh...the way everyone was fawning I thought he was top 5 ranked or something

[jays4life19]

So, as a person who doesn’t bother with players until they’re drafted, who is spencer jones and why is he dropping? Signability?

 

Spencer Jones is a 6'7 highschool kid who is a legit 2 way player and can play 1B, CF and SP. He missed most of the year with a broken arm but has been red hot with the bat as he's recently came back. He throws 92-93 MPH now, but he's pretty lanky and as he fills out he should add more velocity. He is a disgusting athlete, plus speed, plus power (posts elite exit velocity) and has a huge ceiling as a SP showing great spin rates.

 

He has huge upside.

 

He is also very handsome and is said to be a very intelligent young man.

[Jimcanuck]

Anyone else worried with only 2 plus pitches he's most likely ending up as a reliever? I mean, he doesn't even have a plus changeup.

 

It's rare for a pitcher to have 3 plus pitches as of draft day. Not every draft pitcher is Casey Mize. Manoah has got at least 2 years of development before he sees a MLB diamond. Plenty of time to develop a 3rd, and even a 4th pitch.

[sdyment]

Spencer Jones is a 6'7 highschool kid who is a legit 2 way player and can play 1B, CF and SP. He missed most of the year with a broken arm but has been red hot with the bat as he's recently came back. He throws 92-93 MPH now, but he's pretty lanky and as he fills out he should add more velocity. He is a disgusting athlete, plus speed, plus power (posts elite exit velocity) and has a huge ceiling as a SP showing great spin rates.

 

He has huge upside.

 

Now I get the fawning

[TheHurl]

Looking forward to 2022 when we will be the first team to feature three 300-pounders in Vlad Jr., Tellez and Manoah.

 

Tellez coaching?

[TwistedLogic]

MLB.com best player available graphic posted:

 

https://www.bluejaysmessageboard.com/threads/9068-2019-MLB-Draft-Best-Players-Available?p=1366575

[sdyment]

Tellez coaching?

 

New tv crew... JPA & Rowdy

[jays4life19]

Now I get the fawning

 

I had a dream about him last night and have already fapped to him multiple times.