The Blue Jays will draft #19 overall in the 2021 MLB Draft

[TwistedLogic]

https://theathletic.com/2133648/2020/10/12/mlb-draft-order-pirates-rangers-tigers-red-sox-up-top/

 

Draft rankings will be set normally (by reverse standings reflecting the 2020 season). The Jays draft #19.

 

1. Pirates

2. Rangers

3. Tigers

4. Red Sox

5. Orioles

6. Diamondbacks

7. Royals

8. Rockies

9. Angels

10. Mets

11. Nationals

12. Mariners

13. Phillies

14. Giants

15. Brewers

16. Marlins

17. Reds

18. Cardinals

19. Blue Jays

20. Yankees

21. Cubs

22. White Sox

23. Indians

24. Braves

25. Athletics

26. Twins

27. Padres

28. Rays

29. Dodgers

30. Vacant: f*** the Astros

[Grant77]

I have no problem with this.

[jaysguy44]

Who are some of your preferred targets at #19 for the Jays? I know dick all about the 2021 class

[Krylian]

I have no problem with this.

 

Well...it is what it is, but it's basically the worst case scenario based on the different variations we've discussed.

[Laika]

Who are some of your preferred targets at #19 for the Jays? I know dick all about the 2021 class

 

On top of being very early, there is a ton of relevant data and information missing right now because of Covid.

 

We will probably see the biggest swings ever in player rankings between now and the actual draft. So, hard to really say. Someone currently in the top 5 could end up being a realistic option at 19; a bunch of players not on the radar will end up as high first round picks.

 

Being said, Ian Moller is one name that sticks out to me. Sort of unique for two reasons: he's a prep school catcher and he's a black catcher. Really great, balanced swing with what seems to be a lot of pop. Reports say he's a really good athlete so he could be a two way player. He seems like one of those players like Nick Bitsko, with as much upside as a top 10 player but will be available outside the top 10 for a couple reasons.

 

Jordan Lawler is another prep position player who I have seen mocked outside the top 15 and is the type of player that in a regular season with lots of looks and data might go like top 5.

 

General point here is that maybe in a weird draft some teams play it safe and Toronto will have the opportunity at 19 to take a calculated risk with some serious upside.