2019 Actual MLB Draft Day(s) Thread

[toonsterwu]

Draft vaguely reminds me of our 2008 draft (Cashner, Shafer, Chris Carpenter, Justin Bristow early on). I actually liked that draft at the time, so I'll reserve judgment on this one, but time obviously hasn't made that class look all that great.

 

I'm just curious what their plan is with all these arms in terms of timeline ... are they going to go slow and work them slowly up the ladder, stretching them out? I mean, we're slowly getting some arms into the upper levels, so it's hard to see these draft picks squeezing guys out of spots out that fast.

[David]

Draft vaguely reminds me of our 2008 draft (Cashner, Shafer, Chris Carpenter, Justin Bristow early on). I actually liked that draft at the time, so I'll reserve judgment on this one, but time obviously hasn't made that class look all that great.

 

I'm just curious what their plan is with all these arms in terms of timeline ... are they going to go slow and work them slowly up the ladder, stretching them out? I mean, we're slowly getting some arms into the upper levels, so it's hard to see these draft picks squeezing guys out of spots out that fast.

 

on the other hand... cashner got us rizzo (and i think chris carpenter got us theo, lol), so.... win?

[Post Count Padder]

Former Cubs draft pick (and pitcher at my alma mater PSU) Dante Biasi went in 6th round to Royals. Cubs took him in 22nd round in 2016, didn't sign.

[toonsterwu]

Draft vaguely reminds me of our 2008 draft (Cashner, Shafer, Chris Carpenter, Justin Bristow early on). I actually liked that draft at the time, so I'll reserve judgment on this one, but time obviously hasn't made that class look all that great.

 

I'm just curious what their plan is with all these arms in terms of timeline ... are they going to go slow and work them slowly up the ladder, stretching them out? I mean, we're slowly getting some arms into the upper levels, so it's hard to see these draft picks squeezing guys out of spots out that fast.

 

on the other hand... cashner got us rizzo (and i think chris carpenter got us theo, lol), so.... win?

 

Hey, the draft's to get talent to use, so we used it and sure ... that can count as wins. That draft also did produce Josh Harrison, Jay Jackson (who's seen some times in the bigs), Ryan Flaherty, Jeff Beliveau, all guys who saw times in the bigs, so it wasn't a total disaster, but dreams were a bit higher. That's the risk of a pitching heavy draft.

 

It also produced my favorite minor league name ... Rebel. Rebel Ridling.

[toonsterwu]

I'm just curious what their plan is with all these arms in terms of timeline ... are they going to go slow and work them slowly up the ladder, stretching them out? I mean, we're slowly getting some arms into the upper levels, so it's hard to see these draft picks squeezing guys out of spots out that fast.

 

Tracks are individual but McLeod’s comments read like they want to move pitchers at a more aggressive pace if/when possible

 

Seems like an odd group to push aggressively if utilized as starters. I guess I could see Burgmann move relatively fast ... not hard to see him chew up A ball hitters if his curve is that quality. Dunno ... McAvenue feels like the guy to dream on in this draft, but would prefer they take time with him to get him work as a starter.

 

Will be interesting to see how it shakes out I guess.

[jersey cubs fan]

there's your high schooler

[Brian]

the run ends... a high school catcher

[Brian]

ranked 67 by mlb so he might take some money Edited June 4, 2019 by Brian

[jersey cubs fan]

So I'm pretty shocked not a single HS player has been taken. I suppose the good news is that in another year or two we wont have to trade our prospects for relievers anymore.

 

Assuming Al Leiter's kid won't be that easy to sign, what other best available guys are even a possibility to fit in whatever slot money they have left? Is Jerrion Ealy worth taking a chance on? Let him play some college football and hope you can persuade him to give it up after some exposure to your system?

Ethan Hearn was one spot away from Ealy on mlb's best available list, 67 overall.

[Guancous]

Draft vaguely reminds me of our 2008 draft (Cashner, Shafer, Chris Carpenter, Justin Bristow early on). I actually liked that draft at the time, so I'll reserve judgment on this one, but time obviously hasn't made that class look all that great.

 

I'm just curious what their plan is with all these arms in terms of timeline ... are they going to go slow and work them slowly up the ladder, stretching them out? I mean, we're slowly getting some arms into the upper levels, so it's hard to see these draft picks squeezing guys out of spots out that fast.

 

Cashner is still pitching ten years later. Maybe I’m a soft grader but that class is a resounding scouting success in my book.

[Post Count Padder]

So Leiter is still available? Are teams just assuming he'd be too expensive/is set on going to college?

[Transmogrified Tiger]

Draft vaguely reminds me of our 2008 draft (Cashner, Shafer, Chris Carpenter, Justin Bristow early on). I actually liked that draft at the time, so I'll reserve judgment on this one, but time obviously hasn't made that class look all that great.

 

I'm just curious what their plan is with all these arms in terms of timeline ... are they going to go slow and work them slowly up the ladder, stretching them out? I mean, we're slowly getting some arms into the upper levels, so it's hard to see these draft picks squeezing guys out of spots out that fast.

 

Cashner is still pitching ten years later. Maybe I’m a soft grader but that class is a resounding scouting success in my book.

 

Harrison was in that draft too, plus up and down guys like Campana and Flaherty. Going to have a lot of drafts less successful than that one, for sure.

[Brian]

back to college pitchers

[CubsWin]

Depperman was selected by the Cubs in 2014 out of high school in the 31st round. He was ranked 192nd by BA... back then. Welcome back, Brad.

[KingCubsFan]

So our next interesting pick will likely be the 11th round?

[Brian]

high school lefty with the first name Davidjohn

[Rob]

high school lefty with the first name Davidjohn

 

Her(z)?

[Brian]

twitter account that is just Davidjohn clips, including football (QB) and basketball

 

[snoodmonger]

The Rockies just took a guy from Ole Miss in the 5th round, pretty awesome for them to get a guy who has already mastered AA this late

 

deep nsbb cut.

[ScrubMD]

high school lefty with the first name Davidjohn

 

Is he related to Dan Bill Bishop?

[CaliforniaRaisin]

high school lefty with the first name Davidjohn

 

https://twitter.com/savermetrics/status/1130656816566661120?s=21

[UK]

The Rockies just took a guy from Ole Miss in the 5th round, pretty awesome for them to get a guy who has already mastered AA this late

 

deep nsbb cut.

 

A scout's word is gospel.

[Regular Show]

From a Q&A session on The Athletic:

 

Kevin D.

What are you thoughts about Jensen? Personally, wasnt really thrilled about the pick. I did like their 2nd pick, the UCLA 2B. Any additional info?

 

Patrick Mooney

@Kevin D. Honestly never heard of Jensen until his name was announced last night, but that's how it goes in the baseball draft. Jensen fits into what the Cubs are trying to do as an organization, merging scouting, player development and R&D into a more cohesive system. We'll get into the other draft picks later in the week with a comprehensive story.

 

Sahadev S.

@Kevin D. Midseason acquisitions are going to focus on the bullpen, but we'll see what other needs pop up and how good the team is. If they're clearly contenders, which it looks like they are, expect Theo to be as aggressive as his system allows. I've gotten really good reports from area scouts outside the Cubs org on Jensen. Sounds like he popped late and the data on him has the people who get that stuff excited to work with him. I have to say, if Brendan Sagara is the real deal, which many people suggest he is, I think the embracing of technology in player development will be huge for this organization. Let's see if they've really figured things out. Results are all that matter though, so they have to start producing.

 

Raj C.

5h ago

What do you guys know M. McAvene?

 

Sahadev S.

@Raj C. Hard-throwing closer. Solid slider. Could see the Cubs try and make him a starter and see if they can figure something out with him like they did Riley Thompson.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

6th rounder Hearn was ranked 66th by BA:

 

66

Ethan Hearn

Mobile (Ala.) Christian HS C

Notes:

 

Ht: 6-1 | Wt: 195 | B-T: L-R

Commit/Drafted: Mississippi State

Scouting Report: The first-team catcher on BA’s Preseason All-American team, Hearn is a 6-foot, 195-pound backstop with a big arm and raw power out of a physical lefthanded swing. He has plenty of muscle in his frame, which helps him defensively, where he has plus arm strength and flashes plus pop times around 1.9 seconds in warmups. While scouts praise his defensive potential, there have been questions raised about his mobility behind the plate and the fact that he’ll need to polish his receiving skills. However, scouts believe his mental toughness and intense work ethic will suit him well as he moves up the ladder and has to incorporate more details into his game from a mechanical standpoint and in regards to leading a pitching staff. Offensively, Hearn is more power over hit at the moment, with above-average raw power but a below-average hit tool. With the chance to be an above-average or even plus defender depending on his development, Hearn’s power gives him the chance to be a solid everyday catcher in the current major league environment. Hearn is a Mississippi State commit, but as the best prep catching prospect in the class—which is the one of the riskiest demographics in the draft—he might not make it to Starkville.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

8th rounder DJ Herz was ranked 243rd by BA:

 

243

D.J. Herz

Terry Sanford HS, Fayetteville, N.C. LHP

Notes:

 

Ht: 6-1 | Wt: 175 | B-T: R-L

Commit/Drafted: North Carolina

Scouting Report: An athletic, multi-sport athlete committed to North Carolina, Herz played basketball and was a quarterback on his football team, but has upside as a lefthanded pitcher on the diamond. A hard-throwing lefthander, Herz has been up into the mid-90s this spring, but normally settles into the 88-91 mph range, with a below-average arm action and delivery. Last summer at East Coast Pro, Herz threw out of a funky, crossfire delivery and opened up at 87-90 mph, but ticked the velocity up as his outing progressed. Scouts seem split on the quality of his breaking ball, as some have seen a sharp slider that projects as a solid-average offering, while others have serious questions about his feel to spin. Either way, the pitch lacks consistency at the moment, and Herz will also need to improve his strike throwing.