2024 MLB Draft Day 2 Thread

[Tryptamine]

Kind of surprised there have been no pitchers so far

[Jason Ross]

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Ty Southisene is a 2024 SS/RHP/2B with a 5-9 160 lb. frame from Henderson, NV who attends Basic. Smaller and slender build with room to get stronger. 6.45 runner in the sixty, very quick twitch athlete in all regards, speed plays up due to his energy. Very light on his feet defensively in the middle of the infield, has bounce, athleticism and balance, quick release on his throws with plenty of carry, plays defense with confidence. Right handed hitter, has a busy start to his swing, quick and whippy barrel with bat speed and advanced barrel to ball skills, consistent hard contact to all fields, not much present lift to his swing but doesn't need to with his barrel skills. Very advanced player who plays with energy. Good student, verbal commitment to Tennessee. Named to the Perfect Game All-American Classic Team.

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"It’s nothing new for the Tennessee commit, but Southisene was the catalyst for the Reds all week long. Exceptional plate coverage and pitch recognition paired with a lightning-quick bat allows Southisene the ability to do damage against a plethora of pitches. Stood out among his peers being one of the few players on the week who was able to barrel up 95-plus velocity as well as tying the event-high with six hits. Undersized in a “traditional” sense, Southisene plays much bigger than his 5-foot-9, 165-pound stature, with tremendous bounce and twitch throughout. Effortless mover in the middle infield with butter-smooth hands and an explosive first-step that plays way up on both sides of the ball. Southisene has above-average tools throughout the profile with a high-octane motor, and now put together outstanding performances on the biggest stages of the summer. In a time where stocks can fluctuate greatly, Southisene continues to trend up."

PBR

[Tryptamine]

11 minutes ago, Transmogrified Tiger said:

It's pick 120, the best all-time pick at that spot was Mickey Morandini

I said it jokingly, I actually kind of like the pick.

[Outshined_One]

Just now, Rob said:

I was thinking of him more as a hobbit with a penchant for ancillary involvement in the adventures of others.

Nah, that's Cobb Hightower.  He comes from the family that lives at the tallest point of the Shire.

[Jason Ross]

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Ty Southisene, Basic (NV), 2024 Tennessee
Positional Profile: SS/RHP Premium level athlete that has consisently proven himself as not only one of the top players in the West Region, but in the entire country. A Team USA product that doesn't seem to be slowing down anytime soon. Advanced actions throughout his game that will all translate to the next level and beyond.
Body: 5-7, 163-pounds. Compact, athletic build. Proportionate strength throughout with present twitch. 
Hit: RHH. Confident present in the box. Tall set up with high bat toggle. Slight coil into high hovering leg kick that gets down on time. Foot lands on time with consistent balanced maintained. Level bat path through the zone with some lift in his extension. Advanced bat control with feel for the barrel, consistent line drive producer to all fields with present power on display. Has shown power to all field. Stays in his legs well throughout his swing. Has proven himself time and time again as one himself among the top bats in the country and cemented that at the talent loaded PBR ProCase.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 90 mph. 348' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-89 mph. Quick, short arm cycle. Changes arm angles when needed to maintain fluidity. Present arm strength/accuracy should allow him to stay on the left side of the infield.
Defense: Premium defender with present lateral range. Excellent feet that keep his head level throughout the fielding process. Present feel for both the forehand and backhand plays. Polished middle infielder with elite baseball IQ that allows him to be the field general.

- PBR

[Tryptamine]

So depending on the article he's between 5-7 to 5-9 and 160 to 190lbs. 

[Jason Ross]

I've come on a full 180 on Southestine. When you read the BA stuff and the MLB.com thing I was...luke-warmish on Southestine, but the more I see from him the more it sounds like he's a fun little pick (pun intended. Got 'em!). There's an interesting profile there. Sounds like he needs a swing cleanup a bit, add some lift? But as a 4th round pick there's MLB starting upside. Maybe find 12 home runs in that bat. 

[Tryptamine]

Carson Wiggins still out there. 

[Jason Ross]

1 minute ago, Tryptamine said:

So depending on the article he's between 5-7 to 5-9 and 160 to 190lbs. 

It's amazing to me how we as a society can create all of these AI things but until a human being gets to the MLB we have no idea how tall or how much they weigh with any sort of accuracy. 

[Rob]

2 minutes ago, Outshined_One said:

Nah, that's Cobb Hightower.  He comes from the family that lives at the tallest point of the Shire.

I hadn't decided whether Fenwick Trimble was a helpful or meddlesome hobbit.

I think Cobb Hightower would be helpful, and Fenwick Trimble would have been assisting Lobelia Sackville-Baggins to walk off with the cutlery.

[Jason Ross]

Just now, Rob said:

I hadn't decided whether Fenwick Trimble was a helpful or meddlesome hobbit.

I think Cobb Hightower would be helpful, and Fenwick Trimble would have been assisting Lobelia Sackville-Baggins to walk off with the cutlery.

Cobb Hightower sounds like a Star Wars name to me.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

11 minutes ago, Tryptamine said:

I feel like they just picked Ryan Theriot

He's a 5'9" shortstop who is committed to Tennessee and was drafted on day 2. I feel like they just picked Mookie Betts.

[Tryptamine]

8 minutes ago, CaliforniaRaisin said:

He's a 5'9" shortstop who is committed to Tennessee and was drafted on day 2. I feel like they just picked Mookie Betts.

Please will that into existence. Thanks.

[Jason Ross]

The Cubs did something similar last year when they zigged while everyone zagged. Last year it was "draft college arms when no one else was (I.E. Wiggins, Sanders) and this year it feels they're doing that with prep bats the last two picks.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

Oh, Rockies took a personal cheeseball in Lebarron Johnson Jr (poor guy having to pitch in the Colorado system).

[Jason Ross]

4 minutes ago, CaliforniaRaisin said:

He's a 5'9" shortstop who is committed to Tennessee and was drafted on day 2. I feel like they just picked Mookie Betts.

Might be on to something...

[CaliforniaRaisin]

14 minutes ago, Tryptamine said:

Kind of surprised there have been no pitchers so far

This is my biggest surprise.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

5th rounder: Ariel Armas, C, University of San Diego

[Jason Ross]

1 minute ago, CaliforniaRaisin said:

5th rounder: Ariel Armas, C, University of San Diego

Sounds like a money-saver pick.

[Tryptamine]

A quick read indicates glove first catcher with not a lot to offer with the bat.

[Tryptamine]

9 minutes ago, 1908_Cubs said:

Sounds like a money-saver pick.

He's a JR though, so it's not like the usual college SR where you can just say here's 10k, sign the contract.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

1 minute ago, 1908_Cubs said:

Sounds like a money-saver pick.

Not sure how much they can save with him since he's a college junior

[Jason Ross]

Just now, CaliforniaRaisin said:

Not sure how much they can save with him since he's a college junior

I'd imagine a decent amount still. Not a great college track record outside of defense. I don't think he's your "full-slot" save or anything insane, but this is also probably a "Listen. you're not a hot draft prospect type, so we'll offer you 6th/7th round slot and take you in the 5th" type stuff, too. So I'd guess it's not a major money saver, but that he's under slot.

[Jason Ross]

2 minutes ago, Tryptamine said:

He's a JR though, so it's not like the usual college SR where you can just say here's 10k, sign the contract.

Yeah, he's not a full-slot save. But he's also probably not going to get full 5th round slot, either. 

[Tryptamine]

Not that the rankings are the end all be all, but as of now. The Dodgers are the only team with only 1 guy drafted in the top 100, the Cubs are tied with numerous others for 2nd fewest with 2.