2018 Actual MLB Draft Day(s) Thread

[Tryptamine]

They thinking Rocker is gonna be there at the comp picks? Gotta use this underslot somewhere.

 

At this point if it's not Rocker with one of these comp picks then I'm going to feel pretty damn awful after day 1.

[UK]

Top still on the board (in order) when the Cubs pick next: (updated)

 

Cole Wilcox

Kumar Rocker

Nander De Sedas

Austin Becker

Mike Siani

Adam Kloffenstein

Tristan Beck

Jake Wong

Trey Riley

DaShawn Keirsey, Jr.

Tristan Pompey

Austin Bergner

Edited June 5, 2018 by UK

[Transmogrified Tiger]

They thinking Rocker is gonna be there at the comp picks? Gotta use this underslot somewhere.

 

What is the benefit of taking one of those guys later instead of with this pick?

 

Lower risk. The later you take the risky sign, the less of the draft pool you’re betting on it.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

At this point in the draft, don’t expect a prep pick to be underslot, even if he’s picked much higher than the consensus rankings.

 

 

Quite surprising to see them go with a “raw” prospect this high. Goes against their MO.

[UK]

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mlb/brennan-davis-baseball-skills-video-offense/vp-AAyaYqx

[Tryptamine]

At this point in the draft, don’t expect a prep pick to be underslot, even if he’s picked much higher than normal he consensus rankings.

 

Quite surprising to see them go with a “raw” prospect this high. Goes against their MO.

 

Thus far this draft has Wilken trying to be the smartest guy in the room written all over it.

[UK]

Go Tampa go.

[imb]

Dodson ... Dodson ....We've got Dodson here

 

see? nobody cares

[r_mack]

At this point in the draft, don’t expect a prep pick to be underslot, even if he’s picked much higher than normal he consensus rankings.

 

Quite surprising to see them go with a “raw” prospect this high. Goes against their MO.

 

Thus far this draft has Wilken trying to be the smartest guy in the room written all over it.

I did so much cringing those days with Hendry and Wilken. The MLB Network guys had no clue who Hayden Simpson was, that was probably the worst I've ever felt about the state of the Cubs. There's no doubt this organization deserves the benefit of the doubt but I'm not a fan so far

[imb]

its a disgrace to the hawk's memory to have him announce this scrub

[Tim]

I'm confused about the strategy here.

[Hrubes20]

What the actual horsefeathers was that?

[r_mack]

Yikes. This will be their best draft ever though I'm sure.

[KrisBryantisaBeast]

Who are these people.

[Tryptamine]

I mean damn, Theo must be completely sauced because that is just a god awful day 1. I don't even know if that's fixable in the next two days.

[UK]

PG has him at 266.

 

Cole Roederer, of, Hart HS

L-L, 6-0/175, Acton, Calif.

College Commitment: UCLA

 

Athletic and toolsy outfielder Cole Roederer is one of the more intriguing prep prospects in the area as his speed and defensive skills stand out, as do his barrel skills. Roederer has a clean and easy lefthanded stroke that is naturally leveraged, and he consistently drives the ball to both gaps with intent and authority. His future defensive home likely dictates his draft stock, as the team that selects him early will likely place him in center field right away in professional baseball. Roederer is a good runner, and has very good instincts in the field as he is able to range well in all directions and make plays. The bat is the tool that my end up determining the height of his ceiling, as Roederer has been a steady presence in the lineup throughout his high school career and in travel ball with GBG. Roederer is currently hitting .392 on the year with seven home runs which is indicative of the power he possesses.

Edited June 5, 2018 by UK

[Transmogrified Tiger]

I mean damn, Theo must be completely sauced because that is just a god awful day 1. I don't even know if that's fixable in the next two days.

 

The difference between 15 and 150 on prospect lists is a rounding error, they’re all going to fail, it’s okay.

[UK]

PG has him at 335.

 

Richan was solid, if a bit unspectacular, for San Diego this season, going 4-6 with a 4.62 ERA across 89 2/3 innings. He picked up 101 strikeouts as compared to a scant 13 walks, but was way too hittable, allowing 99 hits as well. He's a solid four-pitch pitcher with nothing overpowering, working in the 88-93 mph with his fastball along with a solid slider on most nights to go with a curveball and changeup, both of which can be thrown for strikes.

 

Junior righthander Paul Richan has a strong and sturdy, 6-foot-3, 200-pound build. He’s been used as a weekend starter this year after coming out of the bullpen in previous seasons and has shown good stuff with promising results, including a 42-to-4 strikeout-to-walk ratio in 33 innings of work. However, he didn’t have his best performance against Santa Clara at Fowler Park in mid-March, allowing five earned runs on 10 base hits, although he did strike out eight in his seven innings of work while moving to 1-3 on the year.

 

Working rom the first base side of the rubber with a direct stride to home plate, Richan’s fastball worked in the 89-91 mph range, touching 92-93 several times while running his fastball to the arm-side corner. He also has the ability to cut the pitch in on lefthanded hitters. He also throws both a curveball and a slider with feel for both pitches. The curveball sat in the upper-70s, hanging one late in the game that was hit for a home run. The slider has late action in the low-80s and he also throws a solid changeup, maintaining his arm speed well on the pitch, which has good fade and sink.

Edited June 5, 2018 by UK

[r_mack]

Richan was solid, if a bit unspectacular, for San Diego this season, going 4-6 with a 4.62 ERA across 89 2/3 innings. He picked up 101 strikeouts as compared to a scant 13 walks, but was way too hittable, allowing 99 hits as well. He's a solid four-pitch pitcher with nothing overpowering, working in the 88-93 mph with his fastball along with a solid slider on most nights to go with a curveball and changeup, both of which can be thrown for strikes.

 

Junior righthander Paul Richan has a strong and sturdy, 6-foot-3, 200-pound build. He’s been used as a weekend starter this year after coming out of the bullpen in previous seasons and has shown good stuff with promising results, including a 42-to-4 strikeout-to-walk ratio in 33 innings of work. However, he didn’t have his best performance against Santa Clara at Fowler Park in mid-March, allowing five earned runs on 10 base hits, although he did strike out eight in his seven innings of work while moving to 1-3 on the year.

 

Working rom the first base side of the rubber with a direct stride to home plate, Richan’s fastball worked in the 89-91 mph range, touching 92-93 several times while running his fastball to the arm-side corner. He also has the ability to cut the pitch in on lefthanded hitters. He also throws both a curveball and a slider with feel for both pitches. The curveball sat in the upper-70s, hanging one late in the game that was hit for a home run. The slider has late action in the low-80s and he also throws a solid changeup, maintaining his arm speed well on the pitch, which has good fade and sink.

My God, what? Did they do a favor to Kris Bryant or something on this pick?

[imb]

every year i enjoy cubs fans watching the baseball draft like its the nfl draft

[UK]

every year i enjoy cubs fans watching the baseball draft like its the nfl draft

 

It is entertaining.

[Cubswin11]

I'm assuming this guy out of San Diego is getting like $5 and a signed ball by Kris Bryant to sign and the savings will be used later?

[Hairyducked Idiot]

every year i enjoy cubs fans watching the baseball draft like its the nfl draft

 

We just took our replacement for Zobrist, should probably trade him at the deadline for picks.

[imb]

every year i enjoy cubs fans watching the baseball draft like its the nfl draft

 

It is entertaining.

 

two fourth rounders on these guys? we coulda got a starting slot receiver and linebacker depth!!!!

[imb]

every year i enjoy cubs fans watching the baseball draft like its the nfl draft

 

We just took our replacement for Zobrist, should probably trade him at the deadline for picks.

 

you're thinking too small, it clearly means we;re trading happ for archer