Analyzing Amateur Baseball Talent as it pertains to the MLB Draft
Mock Draft-Updated 5-30-10
The draft is a week away, and word is still slow to travel out of the scouting community as teams seems to be playing their cards closer to the chest this year as money continues to become a bigger and bigger part of who is taken where.
Drew Pomeranz will have the biggest impact towards the top of the draft, who rebounded well in the SEC tournament after some concerns about his arm, showing his usual 90-94 fastball and hard-to-hit knuckle curve.
The Pirates and Orioles are believed to be prepared to spend slot value at the top of the draft after taking bargain picks a year ago, but slot value may only mean they're prepared to sign a player quickly to the MLB commissioner's office recommended value then dealing with the headache of negotiating up until the mid-August signing deadline.
Anthony Ranaudo also looked good in the SEC tournament, although you have to wonder if it may have been too little too late, as his affiliation to Scott Boras means that he will likely be looking for top dollar to sign no matter where he's selected.
Pitching remains to be the premium, but don't be surprised to see a run on bats early. Bryce Harper won't technically be among those bats, as he remains the favorite to go first overall. The Nationals look as though they picked a fine time to have back-to-back first overall picks given how special both Stephen Strasburg and Harper appear to be, and should Harper remain behind the plate, they would form the most hyped battery in the history of the sport.
For quesitons about the draft order, please refer to the designated Draft Order page.
1 |
Nationals | Bryce Harper | C | NJCAA |
2 |
Pirates | Drew Pomeranz | LHP | NCAA |
3 |
Orioles | Jameson Taillon | RHP | High School |
4 |
Royals | Manny Machado | SS | High School |
5 |
Indians | Yasmani Grandal | C | NCAA |
6 |
Diamondbacks | Chris Sale | LHP | NCAA |
7 |
Mets | Michael Choice | OF | NCAA |
8 |
Astros | Austin Wilson | OF | High School |
9 |
Padres | Nick Castellanos | 3B | High School |
10 |
Athletics | Zack Cox | 3B | NCAA |
11 |
Blue Jays | Stetson Allie | RHP | High School |
12 |
Reds | Kolbrin Vitek | 2B | NCAA |
13 |
White Sox | Brett Eibner | RHP/OF | NCAA |
14 |
Brewers | Christian Colon | SS | NCAA |
15 |
Rangers | Karsten Whitson | RHP | High School |
16 |
Cubs | Matt Harvey | RHP | NCAA |
17 |
Rays | Josh Sale | OF | High School |
18 |
Angels | Dylan Covey | RHP | High School |
19 |
Astros | A.J. Cole | RHP | High School |
20 |
Red Sox | Anthony Ranaudo | RHP | NCAA |
21 |
Twins | Justin O'Conner | SS/RHP | High School |
22 |
Rangers | Brandon Workman | RHP | NCAA |
23 |
Marlins | Asher Wojciechowski | RHP | NCAA |
24 |
Giants | Bryce Brentz | OF | NCAA |
25 |
Cardinals | Alex Wimmers | RHP | NCAA |
26 |
Rockies | Gary Brown | OF | NCAA |
27 |
Phillies | Tyrell Jenkins | RHP | High School |
28 |
Dodgers | Seth Blair | RHP | NCAA |
29 |
Angels | Aaron Sanchez | RHP | High School |
30 |
Angels | Barret Loux | RHP | College |
31 |
Rays | Kellin Deglan | C | High School |
32 |
Yankees | Kaleb Cowart | RHP/3B | High School |
Dandy Dozen
SP |
Cameron Bedrosian | Son of Steve with big-league curve |
SP |
Ryne Stanek | Projectable RHP on the rise with big FB |
SP |
Seth Blair | Sinker/slider RHP with improve velocity |
SP |
Zach Cates | Former catcher showing big-time arm |
SP |
Jesse Biddle | Big lefty throwing more in the 90s |
CL |
Kevin Munson | Power closer with big FB, SL |
CL |
Chance Ruffin | Son of Bruce has thrived in closer role |
C |
Kellin Deglan | Good D' tools with improving lefty bat |
IF |
Kellen Sweeney | Athletic IF with sweet lefty swing |
SS |
Mason Williams | Speedy, toolsy former CF on the rise |
OF |
Drew Smyly | Power prospect also strong armed QB |
OF |
Ryan LaMarre | Five-tool CF prospect from Big Ten |
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