2024 MLB Draft Thread

[Krylian]

Yesavage or Caminiti there for the Jays....Hopefully they take Caminiti

 

I think they'll pass on the HS arm after Barrera

[John Balkabella]

Who is the BFPA?

 

Best fat player available.

[L54]

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That sounds really good

[Krylian]

I'm expecting an underwhelming pick here.

[John_Havok]

I think they'll pass on the HS arm after Barrera

 

They may pass on a HS arm, but it won't be because of Barrera.

[John_Havok]

That sounds really good

 

Its f***ing fantastic

[connorp]

Cam is there lol

[John_Havok]

I'm expecting an underwhelming pick here.

 

Hard to say, the top ranked picks are all pitchers, but there's some good hitters still around also. So hard to say what they'll do right now given what the guys just said about Trey Yesavage having medical questions, and Schmidt straight up pulling out.

[Krylian]

Nice pick!!

[John_Havok]

Cant really argue with a top 11 talent being taken at 20. Trey Yesavage, 6'4" 225

 

"East Carolina will have a pitcher selected in the top two rounds for the third time in four Drafts, with Yesavage following in the footsteps of 2021 first-rounder Gavin Williams and 2022 second-rounder Carson Whisenhunt. A reliever as a freshman, he moved into the Pirates' rotation last spring and was a consensus second-team All-American. He dominated as a junior, finishing among NCAA Division I leaders in ERA (2.02, fourth), strikeouts (145, fifth) and opponent average (.154, second) while establishing himself as a top-15 pick. The American Athletic Conference Pitcher of the Year, Yesavage has a quality four-pitch arsenal highlighted by a mid-80s slider/cutter with more depth than lateral movement. His fastball parks at 93-95 mph and peaks at 98, overcoming a lack of life with plenty of carry from a high arm slot. He also has a low-80s spike curveball and a splitter with similar velocity, and both miss bats as well. More physical than athletic at 6-foot-4 and 225 pounds, Yesavage has some effort in his delivery but it doesn't prevent him from throwing strikes. Improved fastball command has keyed his success in 2024 after his heater got pounded at times in the past when he didn't locate it up in the zone. He now looks like a mid-rotation starter after refining the consistency and control of his stuff."

[Daniel Labude]

Didn't I say Caminiti would be there and the Jays would still go sideways lmao

 

Solid pick

[MikeM3]

Atkins must be a goner already because Yesavage is probably good.

[John_Havok]

Didn't I say Caminiti would be there and the Jays would still go sideways lmao

 

Solid pick

 

I would bet that Caminiti already has a pre-draft deal done with someone that has a lot of picks and draft pool to spend. My guess is Cleveland or Milwaukee

[Laika]

Seems like good value at #20

 

Unless they have to go overslot for him or something

[The_DH]

Wonder where he starts -- Florida or Vancouver.

[Jonn]

Huge pitcher with a nasty split and lots of swing and miss. I love it.

[John_Havok]

Wonder where he starts -- Florida or Vancouver.

 

4 year college guy ... i would guess he's good enough for Vancouver, but that may depend on whether he has the right visa.

[Daniel Labude]

I would bet that Caminiti already has a pre-draft deal done with someone that has a lot of picks and draft pool to spend. My guess is Cleveland or Milwaukee

 

Maybe, still should have taken him i think

[Carlos Danger]

Should move fast. I was 85% the org would take a pitcher for organizational needs more than BPA.

[Laika]

Should move fast. I was 85% the org would take a pitcher for organizational needs more than BPA.

 

Turns out it was both BPA and need

[John_Havok]

Seems like good value at #20

 

Unless they have to go overslot for him or something

 

The extra pool money from pick 136 may come in handy there.

[Pendleton]

Ranked #11 by both MLB.com and BA

[John_Havok]

Maybe, still should have taken him i think

 

I agree if there was a chance to sign him. But taking a guy that you know won't sign is foolish the way the draft is set up.

 

But if he goes to Baltimore.... I may cry

[Brownie19]

Should move fast. I was 85% the org would take a pitcher for organizational needs more than BPA.

 

He's the 11th ranked player. BPA and Org need

[John_Havok]

Nice helium pick by the Dodgers. If that kid develops even average pop he could be really really good

[John_Havok]

Atlanta gets Caminiti

[Carlos Danger]

He's the 11th ranked player. BPA and Org need

 

Well top ranked not committed to college.

[John_Havok]

Well top ranked not committed to college.

 

mlb rankings dont take commits into account for their rankings as far as i know.

 

Caminiti would have been a good pick too, but.. I think it's obvious that where he landed, and the complete lack of surprise on both his face and the Braves draft room, that a big overslot deal is on his future.

[Brownie19]

Well top ranked not committed to college.

 

Not according to MLB, BA and the Sporting News, who all rank Yesavage over Caminiti. Teams are probably worried that Caminiti has been on PEDs since the age of 4.

[Carlos Danger]

Not according to MLB, BA and the Sporting News, who all rank Yesavage over Caminiti. Teams are probably worried that Caminiti has been on PEDs since the age of 4.

 

I never said a word about Cameneti. There were higher ranked guys according to MLB.com draft rankings that were not taken yet.