Analyzing Amateur Baseball Talent as it pertains to the MLB Draft
Mock Draft
While Strasburg has been a lock for the first overall pick for quite some time, Dustin Ackley has been a near-lock for the Mariners for the number two pick for a week or two now. There are still plenty of rumors flying around out there. The biggest selection may come for the Padres at the third overall pick. If they don't take Donovan Tate, he could slide a long, long way. Jacob Turner and Matthew Purke are other candidates to slide due to what they reportedly will be asking for to sign.
Pitching is not only going to dominate the top 10-15 picks, but the entire first round. Teams picking in the top 10 picks have already made it pretty clear that they intend to take advantage of this depth, much like teams did last year with the wealth of college bats.
Don't be surprised if a heavy run on bats after the first round follows the same for pitchers.
For my final, final mock draft be sure to tune into PG Crosschecker early next week, and also tune into XM Radio on Tuesday to hear my takes on some of the top ranked players as they come off the board.
For quesitons about the draft order, please refer to the designated Draft Order page.
1 |
Nationals | Stephen Strasburg | RHP | NCAA |
2 |
Mariners | Dustin Ackley | 1B | NCAA |
3 |
Padres | Mike Minor | LHP | NCAA |
4 |
Pirates | Kyle Gibson | RHP | NCAA |
5 |
Orioles | Aaron Crow | RHP | Independent |
6 |
Giants | Zack Wheeler | RHP | High School |
7 |
Braves | Tyler Matzek | LHP | High School |
8 |
Reds | Tanner Scheppers | RHP | Independent |
9 |
Tigers | Jacob Turner | RHP | High School |
10 |
Nationals | Chad Jenkins | RHP | NCAA |
11 |
Rockies | Alex White | RHP | NCAA |
12 |
Royals | Grant Green | SS | NCAA |
13 |
Athletics | Mike Leake | RHP | NCAA |
14 |
Rangers | Shelby Miller | RHP | High School |
15 |
Indians | Eric Arnett | RHP | NCAA |
16 |
Diamondbacks | Rex Brothers | LHP | NCAA |
17 |
Diamondbacks | Bobby Borchering | 3B | High School |
18 |
Marlins | Drew Storen | RHP | NCAA |
19 |
Cardinals | Mike Trout | CF | High School |
20 |
Blue Jays | Chad James | LHP | High School |
21 |
Astros | Matt Hobgood | RHP | High School |
22 |
Twins | Wil Myers | C/3B | High School |
23 |
White Sox | Everett Williams | CF | High School |
24 |
Angels | Matt Davidson | 3B | High School |
25 |
Angels | Garrett Gould | RHP | High School |
26 |
Brewers | Tim Wheeler | OF | NCAA |
27 |
Mariners | A.J. Pollock | CF | NCAA |
28 |
Red Sox | Matthew Purke | LHP | High School |
29 |
Yankees | Luke Bailey | C | High School |
30 |
Rays | Max Stassi | C | High School |
31 |
Cubs | Kyle Heckathorn | RHP | NCAA |
32 |
Rockies | Brett Jackson | OF | NCAA |
Dandy Dozen
SP |
Tyler Matzek | Polished lefty with power arsenal |
SP |
Alex White | Second best college RHP to Strasburg |
SP |
Zack Wheeler | Rising draft boards with impressive FB/CB |
UT |
Brooks Raley | Smooth lefty leads A&M; in ERA, BA |
C |
Luke Bailey | Baseball rat with compact build, swing |
1B |
Jonathan Singleton | Powerful prep slugger with big LH bat |
IF |
Ryan Jackson | Slick defender with questions about bat |
3B |
Jiovanni Mier | True SS with exciting tools |
SS |
Robbie Shields | 2B/3B type with promising bat |
OF |
Tim Wheeler | Exciting blend of power & speed |
OF |
LeVon Washington | Blazing fast with exciting leadoff tools |
OF |
Everett Williams | Great athlete with tools galore |
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