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2020 MLB Draft Results – First Round

By Connor Byrne | June 10, 2020 at 9:23pm CDT

The 2020 amateur draft kicked off Wednesday. We’ll keep track of the results from Round 1 and Competitive Balance Round A here…

1. Detroit Tigers: Spencer Torkelson, 3B/1B, Arizona State
2. Baltimore Orioles: Heston Kjerstad, OF, Arkansas
3. Miami Marlins: Max Meyer, RHP, Minnesota
4. Kansas City Royals: Asa Lacy, LHP, Texas A&M
5. Toronto Blue Jays: Austin Martin, INF/OF, Vanderbilt
6. Seattle Mariners: Emerson Hancock, RHP, Georgia
7. Pittsburgh Pirates: Nick Gonzales, SS/2B, New Mexico State
8. San Diego Padres: Robert Hassell III, OF, Independence HS (TN)
9. Colorado Rockies: Zac Veen, OF, Spruce Creek HS (FLA)
10. Los Angeles Angels: Reid Detmers, LHP, Louisville
11. Chicago White Sox: Garrett Crochet, LHP, Tennessee
12. Cincinnati Reds: Austin Hendrick, OF, West Allegheny HS (PA)
13. San Francisco Giants: Patrick Bailey, C, North Carolina State
14. Texas Rangers: Justin Foscue, 2B, Mississippi State
15. Philadelphia Phillies: Mick Abel, RHP, Jesuit HS (OR)
16. Chicago Cubs: Ed Howard, SS, Mount Carmel HS (ILL)
17. Boston Red Sox: Nick Yorke, 2B, Archbishop Mitty HS (CA)
18. Arizona Diamondbacks: Bryce Jarvis, RHP, Duke
19. New York Mets: Pete Crow-Armstong, OF, Harvard-Westlake HS (CA)
20. Milwaukee Brewers: Garrett Mitchell, OF, UCLA
21. St. Louis Cardinals: Jordan Walker, 3B, Decatur HS (GA)
22. Washington Nationals: Cade Cavalli, RHP, Oklahoma
23. Cleveland Indians: Carson Tucker, SS, Mountain Pointe HS (AZ)
24. Tampa Bay Rays: Nick Bitsko, Central Bucks-East HS (PA)
25. Atlanta Braves: Jared Shuster, LHP, Wake Forest
26. Oakland Athletics: Tyler Soderstrom, C, Turlock HS (CA)
27. Minnesota Twins: Aaron Sabato, 1B, UCLA
28. New York Yankees: Austin Wells, C, Arizona
29. Los Angeles Dodgers: Bobby Miller, RHP, Louisville

Competitive Balance Round A:

30. Baltimore Orioles: Jordan Westburg, INF, Mississippi State
31. Pittsburgh Pirates: Carmen Mlodzinski, RHP, South Carolina
32. Kansas City Royals: Nick Loftin, SS, Baylor
33. Arizona Diamondbacks: Slade Cecconi, RHP, Miami
34. San Diego Padres: Justin Lange, RHP, Llano HS (TX)
35. Colorado Rockies: Drew Romo, C, The Woodlands HS (TX)
36. Cleveland Indians: Tanner Burns, RHP, Auburn
37. Tampa Bay Rays: Alika Williams, SS, Arizona State

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  1. golga333

    11 months ago

    Orioles saving money with their first pick. Hopefully for O’s fans they spend bigger on subsequent picks.

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    • geg42

      11 months ago

      Smells like Chris Davis to me.

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      • daveh873

        11 months ago

        Hopefully the 2012-2015 version

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  2. Altoidman

    11 months ago

    Wow, Meyer going #3! He was projected 8-10, good for him!

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    • Brixton

      11 months ago

      Underslot pick is fun

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      • Priggs89

        11 months ago

        Longenhagen doesn’t think it’s underslot…

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      • M Haworth

        11 months ago

        He’s not underslot. Highest ceiling of starting pitchers in the draft

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      • rightyspecialist

        11 months ago

        Geez, Dumbass Giants pick Bailey with their 1st pick . Really?
        They passed on Abel , Crow-Armstrong , Mitchell and Soderstrom. Unbelievable

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        • vtadave

          10 months ago

          Yeah I’m sure you know more than the front office. I’ll go ahead and trust smart guys like Zaidi.

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    • realsox

      11 months ago

      With the draft now limited to 5 rounds, I’m wondering . . . Does anybody reading this know how many current MLB players were drafted after the fifth round? If so, are there any members of the Hall of Fame who were picked in later rounds? Mike Piazza comes to mind. Are there others?

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      • BigFred

        11 months ago

        mlb.com/news/best-late-round-picks-in-draft-histor…

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      • M Haworth

        11 months ago

        Nolan Ryan

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        • M Haworth

          11 months ago

          Will be Albert Pujols I think

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      • Oh the Pain

        11 months ago

        Lots. It is not all that uncommon. As a Dodger fan, I immediately think of Tony Gonsolin ()9th), Joc Pederson (11th), Matt Beaty(12th), Kenley Jansen (undrafted as a catcher), A difference today is that high school players who are drafted in lat rounds might elect to attend college to improve their slot. Beaty is an example (48th round, then 12th). Another is Max Muncy (41st, then 5th).

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      • DarkSide830

        11 months ago

        lots an lots every year

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      • goalieguy41

        11 months ago

        There is a ton of players

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      • johnnydubz

        11 months ago

        Unfortunately the players and owners decided to join forces again on being POS in regards to the draft. I wonder which one they celebrate more screwing over future players or the fans. I lean towards the fans since between the steroids, Astros scandal and supporting Blake Snell telling the fans to drop dead it shows the players are nothing but pure evil just like the owners

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      • mrkinsm

        11 months ago

        I can’t answer your question regarding current 40 man rosters, but I can tell you this much…since 1998 (when MLB expanded to a 30 club format) 4,888 players have made their major league debut. 3,616 of them were drafted – 1,102 were signed as International Free Agents – and 170 were initially signed as Non Drafted Free Agents. Of the 3,616 that were drafted 1,708 of them were taken in the first five rounds of their respective draft. So roughly 45% of all mlb debuts, over that time frame, who were draft eligible (i.e. not including IFA’s) came in the first five rounds.

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      • hockeyjohn

        10 months ago

        Jim Thome was drafted in the 13th round.

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      • dmarcus15

        10 months ago

        Albert was a 13 round pick.

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      • ayrbhoy

        10 months ago

        Real Sox- countless

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  3. DarkSide830

    11 months ago

    Bold move Elias, lets see if it pays off

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    • jjd002

      11 months ago

      He drafted Correa and he wasn’t considered the best player in the 2012 draft. He did end up being the best of that draft. I’d have faith in Elias.

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      • brewscrew

        11 months ago

        My god…the 2012 draft was loaded. It’s got a few great players and a bunch of really good ones.

        Correa, Gallo, Giolito, Stroman, Seager, and…Jamies Winston.

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  4. mrdave

    11 months ago

    Orioles gonna Orioles.

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    • Paul Miller

      11 months ago

      Thank you Orioles!

      -all Jays fans

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      • goalieguy41

        11 months ago

        There’s our CF.

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        • goalieguy41

          11 months ago

          MLB says Jays got the best player in the draft

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      • Vladguerrerojr20

        11 months ago

        Yup, I’m pumped to have gotten Martin. As soon as Miami took Meyer I was pumped, I figured KC was going to take either Lacy or Martin and we would get whom ever they didn’t take, next. Worked out perfect, I didn’t think we had a chance at getting Austen Martin. Hope he signs though, he didn’t look thrilled.

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        • jonesadoug

          10 months ago

          as a Royals fan I was thinking who do we take. best position player or best pitcher. either way was a win. surprised both were still available at 4

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  5. Afk711

    11 months ago

    I wonder what former Mariners late round unsigned high school pick the O’s will draft in the 1st round next year.

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    • ayrbhoy

      10 months ago

      I wonder when we trade one of our Mariners draft picks to the Yankees for a bag of Doritos

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  6. HubcapDiamondStarHalo

    11 months ago

    I was thinking earlier today that the draft would have been a LOT more interesting to watch if, just for the draft days, MLB clubs could negotiate trades, but each trade had to have at least one draft pick included.

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  7. Priggs89

    11 months ago

    Interesting start. Think its safe to say every mock is busted already.

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  8. stretch123

    11 months ago

    Rather the fish have taken Martin. Wonder why Martin/Lacy are sliding.

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    • Oh the Pain

      11 months ago

      Not much of a slide. Probably more about different scouting philosophies. Gotta think Toronto is pleased with Martin dropping in their lap.

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      • Vladguerrerojr20

        11 months ago

        I figured Toronto would end up with Hancock, Gonzales or Veen. Austen Martin was a hell of a get.

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        • Stevil

          10 months ago

          Even if he goes well over-slot, it was a great get.

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        • boo rad

          10 months ago

          Imagine the faces on every person in the Blue Jays organization when it was their turn to pick….

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        • kodion

          10 months ago

          boo rad
          They were pissed KC took Lacy?

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    • Padres458

      11 months ago

      Meyer is legit, two insane pitches
      . Incredible athlete

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  9. DockEllisDee

    11 months ago

    man, following the draft real time is making things feel somewhat normal.

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    • DockEllisDee

      11 months ago

      Al Leiter likes big guys that can use their body! F yeah, keep the hot takes coming!

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      • ayrbhoy

        10 months ago

        It’s amazing how often those MLB tv guys said “he could be the steal of the draft!”

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  10. forwhomjoshbelltolls

    11 months ago

    I’ve read zero mock drafts and not followed this until this moment, but evidently Austin Hendrick is a Pittsburgh kid with power. Might be hard for the Pirates to pass up, even if he’s a reach.

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    • retire21

      11 months ago

      West A!

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    • gozurman1

      11 months ago

      Red now……..

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    • Rexalint

      11 months ago

      They passed

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  11. stretch123

    11 months ago

    Don’t think Martin slides past Seattle.

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    • goalieguy41

      11 months ago

      And he didn’t

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  12. Metsfan9

    11 months ago

    Everyone’s mocks getting blown up so far lol

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    • bobtillman

      11 months ago

      Nah, I’m already 1 out of 5…..that ain’t bad…..

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      • therickestrick

        11 months ago

        Just like the O’s to screw things up

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        • Stevil

          10 months ago

          They got one of the best bats and should have more to spend on prep players because of it.

          Not the worst thing they’ve done.

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  13. DarkSide830

    11 months ago

    Martin’s like “the heck did it take so long”

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    • therickestrick

      11 months ago

      I hope this kid can play the OF
      Mind u, Vlad Jr will be playing 1st with in a couple of years

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      • bigdaddyt

        11 months ago

        Jays also have Groshans who’s the jays 2nd best prospect and could be ready to go at 3rd next season plus a couple of their other top fielding prospects might end up shifting to it cause they can’t handle 2nd or SS like Martinez. Maybe they think Martin can grade out to be a CF one day

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        • Blue_Painted_Dreams_LA

          11 months ago

          He can definitely play center although he’s not the truest CF out there.

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        • bigdaddyt

          11 months ago

          Considering Jays are considering Grich or Teo as their cf I’m okay with it. For anyone who doesn’t know Teoscar Hernandez is probably top 10 worst fielding outfielder in the league yet they have such little faith in the other outfielders they keep putting him out there

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      • DarkSide830

        11 months ago

        i mean the bat can play, so he’ll make himself a spot.

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      • Stevil

        10 months ago

        He could be playing third. He should advance faster than Groshans and Vlad is destined for first.

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    • ayrbhoy

      10 months ago

      I always feel bad for a kid when mock draft and tv guys say “I’m not sure he should be going at number 2, I had him more as the 7th or 8th pick.” As though their Mock Drafts are scientific.
      I have a couple young boys, I dunno, maybe I’m being overly sensitive, I just wonder how these 18-21 yr old kids handle the online scrutiny and examination of their faults.

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  14. bobtillman

    11 months ago

    I wonder if the Pirates can get Tyler Glassnow or Austin Meadows or Shane Baz in this draft……..oh……

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  15. bigdaddyt

    11 months ago

    Do the jays know they can have prospects that aren’t 3rd basemen

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    • Paul Miller

      11 months ago

      You don’t pass on the best available player. Plus Martin played CF.

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      • Gwynning

        11 months ago

        Plus he was announced as a shortstop.

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        • racosun

          11 months ago

          Plus Vlad Jr. loves fast food.

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        • Paul Miller

          11 months ago

          Crickets….

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      • Oh the Pain

        11 months ago

        Exactly. MLB draft is different than other sports. You don’t draft for immediate needs because those can be filled in other ways. If I’m in the Jays FO, I’m grinning from ear to ear.

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  16. DarkSide830

    11 months ago

    its official – Jays and Mariners won the 1st round

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    • Metsfan9

      11 months ago

      Agreed

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    • jeterleader

      11 months ago

      yup totally agree

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    • KingTiger

      11 months ago

      How can you possibly say anyone but the Tigers won the first round???
      Al Avila didn’t screw it up…

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  17. dynamite drop in monty

    11 months ago

    Spencer, Emerson and Heston! Man times have changed.

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    • ChazB322

      11 months ago

      Asa?

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    • whynot

      10 months ago

      Your point being?

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  18. Metsfan9

    11 months ago

    Finally! I got 2 right with Hassell and Torkelson!

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  19. jeterleader

    11 months ago

    fiiiinnnnnaallllllyyyyy! a Seattle team makes a good pick!!

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    • throwinched10

      10 months ago

      Gilbert two years ago was a solid move. Kirby and Williamson look promising as well.
      Gilbert, Hancock, Kirby, Williamson, Gonzales, Dunn, Sheffield, Kikuchi as their long term SP options….SWEET!

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      • Stevil

        10 months ago

        I really think Hancock has ace potential. This could change their approach to free agency this coming offseason. Given that Seattle is at least one more year away from contention (and more likely 2), perhaps now they’ll wait a year before investing in a front-line starter?

        Hancock will very likely be fast-tracked. Even his curve was looking like a polished, plus pitch before things shut down. If he passes through the minors in two years or less, such as we’re seeing with Gilbert, Seattle could have one of the best rotations by 2023.

        Worth noting, Noelvi Marte could be on the fast-track and debut in 2023. Williamson and Kirby should be in the mix by then as well.

        They’ll probably add at least one more college arm and maybe a risk/reward infielder (think Coby Mayo) among their remaining selections.

        Lot to like about the potential of the future Mariners.

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        • Javia

          10 months ago

          2023 is still a long way away. I think you may be jumping the gun just a bit. If Seattle is lucky 1 of these guys will turn into an ACE and 1 more will be a solid major leaguer. Projecting greatness from guys who have only pitched in SS ball or others who have never thrown a proffesional pitch is unwise.

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  20. Metsfan9

    11 months ago

    Veen was a steal at 9th overall

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    • hiflew

      11 months ago

      Hopefully. The Rox need a really good outfielder in the system.

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  21. Priggs89

    11 months ago

    Man, 9 and 10 were a kick to the bean bag for the Sox.

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    • geg42

      11 months ago

      I’m going to Bailey?

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      • Priggs89

        11 months ago

        Happier with Crochet than I would’ve been with Bailey. Don’t see the upside with Bailey. I liked some of the HS guys better, but Crochet certainly has upside (especially if he can develop his change-up) and should move quickly if he stays healthy.

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        • palesox

          10 months ago

          Given his injury history (Another Burdi?) I think this is risky. If they wanted to roll the dice on pitchers with huge upside, would have preferred Jarvis or Bitsko. Sure he looks a lot like Sale (hoping lightning strikes twice?) but his injury “bad luck” with his delivery mechanics scare me

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  22. usernamesrboring

    11 months ago

    Orioles and Marlins are yet again proving they can screw up more things than humanly possible

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    • Padres458

      11 months ago

      They didnt screw anything up, this is a legitmate strategy. This drafts top end just want there.

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    • jjd002

      10 months ago

      Same thing was said in 2012 about the Astros when they drafted Correa. But they were able to get McCullers too. Just so happens Correa ended up being the best of that draft too

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  23. bluejays92

    11 months ago

    I was hoping to get either Lacy, Kjerstad or Gonzales at #5. Never did I think that Martin would still be available. Very happy with this result. I was sure that the top three picks were going to be Torkelson followed by some order of Martin/Lacy.

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    • Vladguerrerojr20

      11 months ago

      Yea I thought maybe Meyer, Hancock, Veen or Gonzales. I figured no way we can get Lacy or Martin…. and then Marlins took Meyer.

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  24. njbirdsfan

    11 months ago

    Love how randos on the internet think they know more than professional evaluators…I’m sure they’re losing tons of sleep over your opinions.

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    • Priggs89

      11 months ago

      You do realize that these professional evaluators are wrong almost all the time, right? They’re guessing to.

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      • schellis

        11 months ago

        There are plenty of first round picks that had these professionals drooling that never make it past aa.

        Just because you aren’t paid to do it doesn’t make your opinion less valid plenty here have likely watched just as much baseball as these professionals and can spot greatness just as easily.

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    • dugmet

      11 months ago

      Bingo!

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    • wild bill tetley

      10 months ago

      Says the political pundit out of Jersey. Keep up the stellar posting.

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  25. rememberthecoop

    11 months ago

    I love Austin Hendrick for the Reds.

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    • DockEllisDee

      11 months ago

      he has the head and neck of a champion

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    • BPrice's 77 F-Bombs

      11 months ago

      Think you’re right. Strong strong bat. at GABP. I like it.

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  26. DarkSide830

    11 months ago

    cmon Giants or Rangers take Bitsko. phillies wolnt be able to resist and dont need another HS OF.

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  27. James Midway

    11 months ago

    I like where the Halos went, good pick they need pitching.

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  28. 13Morgs13

    11 months ago

    Mitchell would be a great pick at 15. If still on the board for phillies. Great set of tools to work with.

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  29. geg42

    11 months ago

    Giants either Fuscue or Bailey?

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  30. The Human Rain Delay

    11 months ago

    Interesting Sf takes a Catcher with Bart already

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    • i hate my father

      11 months ago

      In baseball you never take the a position a of need, you take what you think is the best player avalible.

      If both turn into star caliper players then you got an awesome trade chip or can move one to another positon.

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      • The Human Rain Delay

        11 months ago

        Yea I agree in most all cases but this one still seems weird

        Catcher is the 1 position I wouldn’t want to load up on especially if my top prospect is already one

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        • Commonsenseslapsyou

          11 months ago

          Why? Good catching prospects are some of the most Valuable assets in baseball… and some of the highest attrition rates.

          You don’t just draft for need. You draft for track capital too

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        • The Human Rain Delay

          10 months ago

          Hmm not saying your wrong but catching is at all time low levels in MLb today.

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      • Stevil

        10 months ago

        There might be a DH in the NL by the time he’s ripe, so they could feasibly rotate between catching and dhing.

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    • Paul Miller

      11 months ago

      who cares. So many prospects flame out so you always take the best available.
      Besides, if they don’t flame out that’s a really good problem to have.

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    • rightyspecialist

      11 months ago

      Unbelievable, How the hell did Zaidi pass on Mitchell , Abel , Soderstrom and Crow- Armstrong?

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  31. JDGoat

    11 months ago

    Take the best player available, unless the best player available is another catcher a couple of drafts after you drafted one second overall…

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    • The Human Rain Delay

      11 months ago

      Head scratching , I viewed them keeping Posey as a 1b/bu catcher as well for the future if they can come to a reasonable contract for 2022

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    • tedtheodorelogan

      10 months ago

      I’d agree with this take, especially when they haven’t developed a useful starting pitcher since Bumgarner and their track record on outfield signings is laughable. Bart looks like a sure thing for the next decade for a guy who hasn’t seen the bigs yet.

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  32. Metsfan9

    11 months ago

    Yes I got Ed Howard right!!! Was not expecting that!

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    • ortsacnilrats

      11 months ago

      Honestly as a Chicago fan I was hoping they’d take him because he’s “local”. No idea if he’s a Cubs fan or not but would be sweet if he was and made the bigs for the team he grew up rooting for. Love seeing that as I’m pretty sure that’s every kids dream.

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      • Priggs89

        11 months ago

        Grew up playing in the Sox inner city ACE program. If I had to guess, chances are he grew up a Sox fan. Either way, pretty cool for him.

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        • ortsacnilrats

          11 months ago

          Agreed. I’m not the typical Cubs fan who hates the Sox. Either way his family is nearby and that’s awesome.

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  33. DarkSide830

    11 months ago

    so glad Phillies took a P instead of a position player, even if it was a High School guy. like what the draft guys are saying about him.

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    • Oh the Pain

      11 months ago

      Phils drafted a high-character kid. Does lots of volunteer work with foster kids and children with disabilities. That suggests enormous maturity. As a Dodger fan living in the Philly area, I will be rooting hard for him to succeed.

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    • 13Morgs13

      11 months ago

      I like the pick but passing on Mitchell does surprise me some. Phillies don’t have a lot of toolsy bats in the system. Abel can pitch. But Has arms are tricky.

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      • DarkSide830

        11 months ago

        Phillies litteraly pick a toolsy bat every year and few turn up being good. i like changing course here.

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        • Oh the Pain

          11 months ago

          This isn’t about drafting for need. It’s about building a team for the future. If they need a bat, there are other ways to get one. For now, it’s all about later.

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    • scarfish

      11 months ago

      Watched a lot of Abel vids since last summer. Phillies done good

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    • PhilliePhan

      11 months ago

      Mick Abel baby!!!!! Nola, Wheeler, Howard and Abel!!!! It’s all coming together!!!! I’m ready to build the Brian Barber statue.

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  34. i hate my father

    11 months ago

    Mitchell keeps falling, ,little surprised.

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  35. Priggs89

    11 months ago

    Man, it’ll hurt if Howard ends up being really good for the Cubs. Grew up playing in the White Sox ACE program. Best of luck to him.

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    • ReverieDays

      11 months ago

      Don’t worry, they’ll trade him for a #4 Starter before he ever wears a Cubs uniform.

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  36. BPrice's 77 F-Bombs

    11 months ago

    Can’t believe Eduardo Perez hasn’t been hired on as a manager. Dude is smart.

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  37. bobtillman

    11 months ago

    Gotta agree with O’Dowd on the Red Sox pick….we have a winner for “Which team is going to punt”……

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  38. richard dangler

    11 months ago

    Why is mlb supporting a racist terrorist organization?

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    • NY_Yankee

      11 months ago

      This really aggravates me as well

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      • Oh the Pain

        11 months ago

        Why does the idea of true equality aggravate you? Are you afraid that fairness for all means less for you?

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        • richard dangler

          11 months ago

          There’s no such thing as oppression in the United States. I’m a 41 year old black man, I’ve never been a victim. I was taught I could be anything I wanted to. Work hard, be ambitious, stay driven and your dreams will come true. Today I own a real estate company and employee 30 people. No one is preventing anyone from succeeding. Stop believing the lie.

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        • Oh the Pain

          11 months ago

          Isolated case. The overall situation isn’t different just because you and Ben Carson say so.

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        • dynamite drop in monty

          11 months ago

          Seriously.

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        • JDGoat

          11 months ago

          My god what a post

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        • whynot

          11 months ago

          Good for you, but that’s no excuse to make such an ignorant comment.

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        • LaBalaDePlata

          11 months ago

          There are only a few isolated cases of African-American success?

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        • richard dangler

          11 months ago

          You sir are a complete fool. Please name me the person who is preventing you from succeeding?

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        • Tiny

          11 months ago

          Black people aren’t from Africa….do your home work.

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        • Marcus was already taken

          11 months ago

          Damn Richard. I’m glad you have found success man

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        • LaBalaDePlata

          11 months ago

          “Oh the Pain” is already telling you that you are wrong. Maybe he knows more about black people than you!

          Or maybe he just doesn’t understand the principle of hard work and making something of himself. I’ll go with the latter.

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        • jhiphop

          10 months ago

          Why are you all feeding the troll? Just keep scrolling and let’s talk some baseball

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    • Oh the Pain

      11 months ago

      Educate yourself and get on the right side of history.

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      • Altoidman

        11 months ago

        …what am I missing?

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      • Javia

        11 months ago

        Seriously? A bunch of white people here telling a black man to “educate himself” on the struggles of black people in America? Right. Make sure you talk down to the man. He will never learn the truth about racism if you don’t show him right here, right now. Right? He has his experiences, we have none. He can have whatever opinion he wants.

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        • 24TheKid

          11 months ago

          Are you really surprised by this?

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        • Javia

          11 months ago

          I know that I shouldn’t be surprised 24. I mean these are people who spend all of their time here telling proffesional mlb GMs how to run their teams, pro pitchers how to fix their control problems and pro hitters how to improve their swings. I bet they also explain how menstruation works to their wives, daughters and girlfriends.

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        • Phiilies2020

          11 months ago

          I’m kinda done taking about racism

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        • Javia

          11 months ago

          Good. Your team got a huge prize tonight. I am just a little jealous. My team chose 7 places before yours and if we had taken a pitcher I would have wanted it to be Abel.

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    • fox471

      11 months ago

      What do you mean?

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      • Altoidman

        11 months ago

        What “racist terrorist organization” is MLB supporting?

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  39. bobbleheadguru

    11 months ago

    Hoping some Wolverines get drafted. They had an awesome run last year.

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  40. Metsfan9

    11 months ago

    Like Pete Crow-Armstrong for us

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    • Oh the Pain

      11 months ago

      His demonstrative passion is tailor-made for the rabid fan bases and rivalries in the Northeast.

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    • scarfish

      11 months ago

      BVW having two good drafts thus far

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  41. bobtillman

    11 months ago

    Brewers GM scores again…doesn’t do too many dumb things does Stearns……

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  42. DarkSide830

    11 months ago

    breaking news – Mets claim 20th overall pick in 2021 MLB draft

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  43. Rexalint

    11 months ago

    Pirates fans don’t get attached to Nick Gonzalez. He will be traded for some signed baseballs and bats in about 3-4 years right before he’s ready to make the leap to the majors

    Robert Nutting will see how much it will cost to keep him and he will be traded first chance he gets. And Nutting will have Ben Cherington take the blame for it as always.

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    • Hard to walk with four balls

      11 months ago

      nonsense.

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      • DarkSide830

        11 months ago

        most sensible “nonesense” ive seen

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    • kwolf68

      11 months ago

      Sadly, you are probably right. I am very high on Brennan Malone, one of the players they got for Marte,

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  44. Four4fore

    11 months ago

    Cardinals take a 3B how surprising.

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  45. WAH1447

    11 months ago

    Thought Carson Tucker went to the Indians not Wilcox?

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  46. Phiilies2020

    11 months ago

    Mick Abel is my favorite pitcher in this entire class I cannot believe the Phillies got him! Research this kid he’s amazing on and off the baseball field!!!!

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    • dynamite drop in monty

      11 months ago

      It’s also what my Irish grandpa would exclaim when his HBO would turn to static.

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      • Mmorton8888

        11 months ago

        Dynamite drop… it took me a second, but it was great once I got it

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    • Oh the Pain

      11 months ago

      The off-field stuff is impressive. Well-rounded young man, well-rounded pitching prospect.

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    • PhilliePhan

      11 months ago

      Exactly, he’s the next Verlander, only better. Surprising more people aren’t seeing this.

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      • dynamite drop in monty

        11 months ago

        He’s going to be better than one of the greatest pitchers of this generation? Lofty claim.

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        • PhilliePhan

          11 months ago

          I have to admit not being able to watch any live games in 3 months could be affecting me.

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        • 24TheKid

          11 months ago

          If he had gone to the Nats or Mets you would already be proclaiming him a bust.

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        • whynot

          10 months ago

          You are really downing the kool aid tonight

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      • DarkSide830

        11 months ago

        better than Verlander mightbe a reach. i like him but that is crazy right now.

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      • Javia

        11 months ago

        Mick Abel is a huge talent and might have been my second or third favorite pitcher in this draft. He was a huge value at #15 but let’s be honest, comparing him to Verlander at this point is INCREDIBLY wishful thinking.

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    • kwolf68

      11 months ago

      I still like the upside of Abel or even the kid Seattle got, but Abel has a really nice floor and should move fast to Philly.

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    • HalosHeavenJJ

      11 months ago

      He’s already more mature than Verlander

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  47. madmanTX

    11 months ago

    Let’s see….Astros….Astros….Astros…oh, yeah.

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    • bobtillman

      11 months ago

      They’re working the trash detail at the MLB network.

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  48. tigerdoc616

    11 months ago

    Two surprises in this draft. Austin Martin dropping as much as he has, and the number of HS kids drafted in the first round. L

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    • Oh the Pain

      11 months ago

      Surprised about all the high-schoolers, but happy to see it. MLB is all about raw talent and player development. If you have a good setup with the latter, take the best talent available.

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  49. WAH1447

    11 months ago

    No professional teams from Georgia ever draft anybody from UGA in any sport. I really wanted the braves to get Wilcox instead we get some guy who hasn’t had an ERA below 5 in any season yet. I hate this pick

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  50. bobtillman

    11 months ago

    Twins first pick Sabato looks ten years older than Baldelli…….

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  51. Oh the Pain

    11 months ago

    Yankees with their DH of the future.

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    • bobtillman

      11 months ago

      Nah, they’ll trade for five more.

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      • throwinched10

        10 months ago

        They will trade for 5 more position players…that will end up DHing. There is a subtle difference.

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  52. HereComeThePhillies2018

    11 months ago

    Rays got an absolute steal with Bitsko at 24. Top 5 next year easily.

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    • Rangers29

      11 months ago

      They can turn him into a beast. I’m excited.

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  53. TellItGoodbye

    11 months ago

    Serious question of something about the draft that is curious to me. 27% of MLB players are Latino, yet after 33 picks or so, it appears only 1 is Latino. Are Latinos just not playing HS & College in the U.S., or not excelling there?

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    • johndietz

      11 months ago

      Most of the top Latin players in the majors come from outside the US

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    • Rangers29

      11 months ago

      International free agency is your answer.

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  54. johndietz

    11 months ago

    I like the Angels pick. He might be the first in this class to make the big league club.

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    • angelsfan4life

      10 months ago

      Watching his highlights, he reminds me of Joe Saunders with a better fastball. So I’m happy with the pick.

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  55. bravesfan

    11 months ago

    Horrible pick by my Braves… clear money move

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    • Appalachian_Outlaw

      10 months ago

      I’m not real fond of it, either. He’s basically a two pitch guy, fastball and change. The change up he throws is really, really good- which is a plus. Still, it’s hard to stick in the Bigs as a SP without a quality 3rd offering. I can’t help but think the Braves made a pick with money in mind here, and drafted a future RP.

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  56. Rangers29

    11 months ago

    I hate the Foscue pick by the Rangers…. So disappointed… Bitsko, Kelley, Howard, (my dude) Bryce Jarvis, and one of my favs Aaron Sabato were all still on the board! Get one of them! When I watched some of Foscue’s footage I almost puke watching his swing… nothing of his hit tool will translate to higher levels. He is David Fletcher at ABSOLUTE best. Last year I was hyped that the Rangers got Jung. This is just sad. Foscue is a better hitter when he uses a bigger leg kick, and when he doesn’t, he might get a bloop hit. He doesn’t drive the ball that well. Finally, his defense isn’t helping him. Just a 2nd basemen… He won’t replace Odor, that’s Solak’s place. Maybe the Rangers can help him with his arm strength, and move him to short to replace Elvis when he leaves.

    So sad… I hope we can pull off some good late picks, but not a good start…

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    • Phiilies2020

      10 months ago

      Agree with you that Texas botched that pick

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  57. geg42

    11 months ago

    Who did the Astros take? Was it a steal?

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    • vincent k. mcmahon

      11 months ago

      I don’t know if you’re being serious, dumb, or some word I can think of? I think they can’t pick anybody until round 3 tomorrow.

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      • DarkSide830

        11 months ago

        looked pretty clearly sarcastic to me…

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    • throwinched10

      10 months ago

      They picked the trash can in 2017.

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  58. Phiilies2020

    11 months ago

    Tanner Burns was a steal at #36

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    • kwolf68

      11 months ago

      High floor, middling ceiling looks about right to me. I am not overly impressed with the players at the end of the first round, light hitting catchers, defense first infielders, and pitchers with command/control issues. I see a lot of relief pitchers and utility guys in this bunch. Lots of work in progress for most those guys. Not sure why people were saying this was such an amazing draft. I don’t see it any better as last year or the year before.

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    • Polish Hammer

      11 months ago

      Hope you’re right, he was the 28th rated prospect in the draft and slid to 36.

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      • Phiilies2020

        11 months ago

        I’m more bullish then most apparently but I think he has the cieling of a solid #3 with the floor of serviceable reliever

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  59. Phiilies2020

    11 months ago

    Cubs are going to have a nice little middle infield duo with Ed Howard at SS and Nico Hoerner at 2B in the future

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  60. Trog

    11 months ago

    Congrats KC on Nick Loftin. I live in Waco and watched him play a ton of games for Baylor. Polished defender that will stick at SS, good contact and gap power. He will rise through the system quickly.

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  61. Wrek305

    11 months ago

    Cubs needed pitching and they drafted a SS. Cool that Ed Howard is a Chicago native but he’s also a white sox fan

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    • johnrealtime

      10 months ago

      Fandom does not matter one bit when you become a pro baseball player. And you draft the best available not need, this isn’t football. Theos strategy has always been to draft bats and sign/trade for pitchers since bats are more sure things

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  62. Royalsfan12

    11 months ago

    Surprised we managed to grab Asa Lacy. Really happy with that pick. Hoping we can get a decent 1B prospect next round (i.e. Blaze Jordan) because we really need a first baseman of the future which we haven’t gotten yet.

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    • kwolf68

      11 months ago

      As a White Sox fan not overly joyed KC is building up their arms, but I really like Lacy a ton, I think he was the no brainer top pitcher in the draft. I’ve seen him pitch. The stuff is there. If he can refine his command just a little he has a chance to push Singer for the top of the Royals rotation one day. I don’t quite see the upside in Singer or even Lacy that I see in our guys Kopech, Giolito and Cease at least not yet, but any number of these Royals arms could realize greater upside and Lacy is the one I am kinda betting on, though he’s not ready for KC just yet. That said passing on Austin Martin may come back to haunt a couple people.

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  63. Polish Hammer

    11 months ago

    Just what the Indians needed another SS. With only 8 in their top 30 prospects why not go for 9? SMH…

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    • hockeyjohn

      10 months ago

      You draft SS because they are likely the best athletes on their teams and can easily shift to other positions. Jose Ramirez was a SS in the minor leagues and has played OF, 2B, and 3B for the Indians.

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      • Polish Hammer

        10 months ago

        Nice try but he projects as only a SS, Ramirez has such a different body type he’s not a prototypical SS but his bat was going to get him in the lineup anywhere. Point is they have so many SSs your brand new shiny 1st round toy is only 10th in the organization at his position , there was better talent on the board and you have other depth holes to fill.

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    • oscarone

      10 months ago

      Its a stupid pick. He would have been there in the second round. This smells like a money move. Not sure what the plan is.

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      • Polish Hammer

        10 months ago

        And they followed that pick up by picking yet another SS in the 4th round…SMH

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  64. VegasSDfan

    11 months ago

    Padres drafted two high school players

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  65. WarkMohlers

    10 months ago

    The Shuster pick for the Braves is one I dont exactly agree with. The Braves must really believe in that change up and his recent showings to take that pick, of course I assume it’s going to be underslot since they have one of the lowest pools to sign draftees.

    The inconsistency and the short sample size of showing improved control and velocity is worrying. But I guess a big lefty with a solid fastball and change can always be tied in the bullpen

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  66. chicagomarine0291

    10 months ago

    Cubs picking a South Sider is ironic, that kid’s my coworker’s son. South Side!

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  67. throwinched10

    10 months ago

    Torkelson was a given at number one. Orioles should have taken Austin. Jays got a gift. Marlins may have botched this one by taking Meyer over Lacy. Mariners got a stud with Hancock. Giants and Rangers first round pick were questionable.

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  68. pduryea4224

    10 months ago

    Why is Al Leiter yelling at me about every draft pick

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  69. loota.

    10 months ago

    Why didn’t the Brewers get a competitive balance pick for losing Grandal to free agency?

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    • loota.

      10 months ago

      Compensation pick*

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