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GDT: MLB Draft, June 10, 2020

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Captain Adama FCL Blue Jays

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Austin Martin's gf has plus tools across the board.

 

But when he walks in the room, has his dick already been in it for the last 10 minutes?

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i didn’t think we would get in position to draft both Veen and Martin. Especially Martin wow. Everyone has to be f***ing pumped right now. Loving his potential position versatility as well.
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I am so pumped right now. I hate that we have to wait until tomorrow for our next pick. LOL

 

SHould've had the 2nd round tonight

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Here's BA's instant analysis.

 

5. Blue Jays

 

Pick: Austin Martin

School: Vanderbilt

Position: SS

 

Instant Analysis: The strength of the Blue Jays' young talent is position players, but it's hard to pass on Martin when the No. 2 player in the draft (and one who wouldn't be out of place going 1-1 overall) is available with the fifth pick in the draft. Martin is one of the most accomplished, polished players in the draft, offering a promising mix of upside and safety amidst a draft that's been filled with uncertainty. Where Martin fits best in the field is still in question, but he's one of the elite hitters in the class with power trending up.

 

Scouting Report: A first team All-American and Golden Spikes semifinalist after an outstanding sophomore season in which he hit .392/.486/.604 and was third in the country in hits, Martin has long been one of the favorites for the first overall pick in the 2020 draft. Martin has some of the best pure hitting ability in the class, with eye-popping bat speed, excellent contact ability and impressive plate discipline as well. Martin also appeared to be increasing his power production. He hit eight home runs as a sophomore after tallying just one in his freshman season. He hit three in 16 games in 2020 before the season was canceled, with the best isolated slugging percentage of his career (.286). Some people have thrown Dansby Swanson comparisons on Martin, as both are at the top of their respective classes and Vanderbilt products, but without spending any time at shortstop, it’s perhaps more misleading than accurate. There aren’t many 1-1 candidate prospects who made position changes during their draft-eligible seasons, so perhaps Ian Happ is a better comparison in terms of tools and defensive versatility, though Martin’s contact ability and presence in the box are superior to Happ’s at the time. After spending most of his time with Vanderbilt at third base, Martin moved to center field after a few games this spring. He also played center field with USA Baseball’s Collegiate National Team, and while he doesn’t have elite speed or the best first step, he has the instincts and athleticism to handle the position. Martin is more of a plus runner than a true burner, and while teams would have liked to see him handle shortstop, it is concerning for his pro potential at the position considering he wasn’t the shortstop on his college team. Even if Martin doesn’t wind up at shortstop, he has the defensive ability to become an asset at a premium position, whether that’s in center field, third base or second. While there are questions about his future defensive home, Martin’s offensive resume is as impressive as any in the country, with the ability to hit for high average, draw plenty of walks, hit for extra bases and also be a disruptive runner on the bases. His profile is as complete as it gets in the 2020 class.

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