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Guardians 2023 Mock Draft 1.0
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Nolan Schanuel is 1B/OF hit+power college bat that is rising fast. He was considered a comp 1st/2nd rd before but will be 1st rd now. If he's there at 23, I'd select him. A career 385 BA and 511 OBP in college and 300+ ISO. We desperately need a high profile bat like this in our system and he's the best hit/power combo bet outside the top 5 or 10 picks.
I'd go big early and then pepper the mid rounds with our typical targets...
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Gotcha, Bimbo I felt like said this draft wasn't as strong, but they do need to take more gambles it feels like to me this year then. I feel like we need a few more power guys personally... We have a lot of contact first types and those guys, are easier to find later as well...
Mock 2.0, mid May Edition:
23 1B/OF N. Schanuel (Florida Atlantic)
Versatile, powerful, and productive are the best ways to describe Nolan Schanuel after a stellar freshman season at FAU. The big lefty made a big impact, hitting for both power and average while manning both corner spots in the infield and a cameo here and there in the outfield. Schanuel is actually a fringe-average runner, so the straight-line speed can handle a corner outfield role at the next level. The bat is going to be strong enough to play no matter where he settles on the defensive spectrum.
58 RHP W. Sanders (South Carolina)
Sanders has the massive size and stuff to headline a rotation at any level. He's got the mid-90s velocity and consistency with the fastball that scouts like to see, though to this point, he's had a hard-time missing bats with the pitch. That'll need to change at the next level if he's to start and get through a lineup more than once. Sanders' go-to out pitch has been a solid slider with good shape and great consistency. He's also got some of the best feel for a changeup at the top of this class. Developing a more-effective fastball is the most important move for Sanders in his immediate future.
62 LHP S. Sullivan (Wake Forest)
Sullivan, a Northwestern transfer, is a long, gangly lefty with limbs flying at you. Sullivan has a funky delivery that may end up in a bullpen at the pro level, but he can fill up the strikezone and punch hitters out as good as anyone in the country. Sullivan features a uniquely low release that allows the fastball to hop late, evidenced by his flat approach angle. The fastball works up into the low-90s with armside run, commanded well to both sides of the plate. His secondaries are the calling card with a sweeping slider and a diabolical changeup that really parachutes away from righty sticks. There's some similarities to Carson Palmquist here.
93 RHP S. Echevarria (HS NJ)
Echavarria made his presence known last summer featuring a FB up to 97 with late life and plenty of carry. His best pitch is a big,12-6 bender with back foot command and significant depth in the upper-70s. It's a breaking ball that flashed plus; a rare trait at this age. It's a reasonably easy delivery. Echavarria has a pretty decent shot at starting at the next level.
125 CF M. Etzel (Southern Mississippi)
Consistently puts together professional at bats. Controls the strike zone. Reflective in his contact rate (88%) and swing decisions. Plus bat to ball skills and works at bats and draws walks. Minimal swing and miss in game and rarely chases. Etzel is a plus runner, (3.91-4.10) and uses his speed to his advantage at the plate. As of now, he is more of a singles hitter who slaps the ball around the field. This is due to his flatter swing path. Keeps the barrel in the zone which leads to his great plate coverage. He has shown home run power in game, which is a credit to his ability to backspin baseballs. He is always a threat to steal and is a tremendous base runner as he routinely is able to score from first base on balls hit into the gaps. Defensively, he has the tools to patrol centerfield at the next level. 3.61 30 yard, and graded out well athletically in regards to strength testing.
161 2B J. Riemer (Wichita State)
Riemer is a scrappy middle infielder with elite bat-to-ball skills. A switch-hitter, Riemer uses the whole field from both sides of the plate and makes things happen by putting the ball in play. It's an elite approach, staying in the zone and working long counts. It can't be overstated, Riemer possesses one of the most impressive hit tools in the entire class. He could be a future .300 hitter if provided the opportunity. In terms of tools, he's an above average runner with a quick first step. Riemer has a solid glove, but an underwhelming throwing arm will force him to second base. He's got a shot to become a solid utility player; something like Sam Haggerty.
191 RHP Savacool (Maryland)
Savacool is a bulldog on the mound, punching tickets with an imposing demeanor and the ability to really mix it up. He can run it up to 92 with a heavy, darting fastball of which he can control to both sides of the plate. The slider and curveball combo are what gets his whiffs and they tunnel the twitchy fastball nicely keeping hitters out in front. Most grade out the slider and curveball just average as they have a tendency to hump out of his eccentric delivery. But Savacool has shown the ability to really spin it and rush up the velocity on both pitches to suggest they could become above average offerings as he develops. Most scouts see a reliever at the next level, possibly a back-end starter due to some effort in the delivery and lack of a bat-missing fastball.
221 LHP Leguernic (HS NY)
Leguirnic is a low-slot lefty with funk and deception. The fastball works in the low-90s, up to 94 with armside run and some sink. His best pitch is a disappearing upper-70s slider with depth and sweep; an impossible task for left-handed hitters. He'll show a changeup to righty bats that shows promise. Leguernic has very little effort in his operation and scouts think he's got a shot to start at the next level.
251 INF J. Van De Brake (North Carolina)
Hailing from the great Tacoma Community College, Van De Brake transferred into UNC after a couple big years on the JUCO scene, as well as some loud performances in the West Coast League. He's a utility infielder who can play any of the three spots on the dirt. He's a solid athlete with an average arm and average range, so most believe in a full-time role he best fits at second base, but the bat has been more than loud enough to warrant consideration as a full-time third baseman in the future. Van De Brake possesses a solid eye at the plate and a sound approach. He's an ambush hitters who's made his mark in the ACC this season pounding mistakes both in fastball form and cookie benders. He's got a good shot at going on day two this July.
281 2B/SS Jay Harry (Penn State)
Harry is a defensive whiz with a max-effort approach to the game, never lacking hustle. He's a gritty player who's always seemed to get a bit more out of his tools than many would suspect. His offensive profile is that of a line-to-line slasher with a short, inside-out swing and a quick first step out of the box. He's begun to generate a bit more loft this season, getting out in front of softer stuff and pulling it out to right field. The whole package at the plate is almost a bit budget-Chase-Utley. Still, Harry has a lot of fans and scouting circles and will likely hear his name called in July. The bat-to-ball skills here are very, very good, even if he'll likely never substantially impact the game at the next level on that side of the ball.
311 OF/2B Rikuu Nishida (Oregon)
Nishida is arguably one of the best contact hitters in college baseball, and has proven his chops with a wood bat at Mt. Hood and on the Cape. Nishida lacks any power, but he's a plus runner and his speed and twitchiness translates well to his second base profile. Nishida is a smaller prospect standing just 5-foot-6, so it's unlikely he projects to add much impact at the next level. Nishida may be in play for a team toward the second half of day two, potentially as a money saver. He could be an ultra-popular pick on Day 3 should he last that long.
23 1B/OF N. Schanuel (Florida Atlantic)
Versatile, powerful, and productive are the best ways to describe Nolan Schanuel after a stellar freshman season at FAU. The big lefty made a big impact, hitting for both power and average while manning both corner spots in the infield and a cameo here and there in the outfield. Schanuel is actually a fringe-average runner, so the straight-line speed can handle a corner outfield role at the next level. The bat is going to be strong enough to play no matter where he settles on the defensive spectrum.
58 RHP W. Sanders (South Carolina)
Sanders has the massive size and stuff to headline a rotation at any level. He's got the mid-90s velocity and consistency with the fastball that scouts like to see, though to this point, he's had a hard-time missing bats with the pitch. That'll need to change at the next level if he's to start and get through a lineup more than once. Sanders' go-to out pitch has been a solid slider with good shape and great consistency. He's also got some of the best feel for a changeup at the top of this class. Developing a more-effective fastball is the most important move for Sanders in his immediate future.
62 LHP S. Sullivan (Wake Forest)
Sullivan, a Northwestern transfer, is a long, gangly lefty with limbs flying at you. Sullivan has a funky delivery that may end up in a bullpen at the pro level, but he can fill up the strikezone and punch hitters out as good as anyone in the country. Sullivan features a uniquely low release that allows the fastball to hop late, evidenced by his flat approach angle. The fastball works up into the low-90s with armside run, commanded well to both sides of the plate. His secondaries are the calling card with a sweeping slider and a diabolical changeup that really parachutes away from righty sticks. There's some similarities to Carson Palmquist here.
93 RHP S. Echevarria (HS NJ)
Echavarria made his presence known last summer featuring a FB up to 97 with late life and plenty of carry. His best pitch is a big,12-6 bender with back foot command and significant depth in the upper-70s. It's a breaking ball that flashed plus; a rare trait at this age. It's a reasonably easy delivery. Echavarria has a pretty decent shot at starting at the next level.
125 CF M. Etzel (Southern Mississippi)
Consistently puts together professional at bats. Controls the strike zone. Reflective in his contact rate (88%) and swing decisions. Plus bat to ball skills and works at bats and draws walks. Minimal swing and miss in game and rarely chases. Etzel is a plus runner, (3.91-4.10) and uses his speed to his advantage at the plate. As of now, he is more of a singles hitter who slaps the ball around the field. This is due to his flatter swing path. Keeps the barrel in the zone which leads to his great plate coverage. He has shown home run power in game, which is a credit to his ability to backspin baseballs. He is always a threat to steal and is a tremendous base runner as he routinely is able to score from first base on balls hit into the gaps. Defensively, he has the tools to patrol centerfield at the next level. 3.61 30 yard, and graded out well athletically in regards to strength testing.
161 2B J. Riemer (Wichita State)
Riemer is a scrappy middle infielder with elite bat-to-ball skills. A switch-hitter, Riemer uses the whole field from both sides of the plate and makes things happen by putting the ball in play. It's an elite approach, staying in the zone and working long counts. It can't be overstated, Riemer possesses one of the most impressive hit tools in the entire class. He could be a future .300 hitter if provided the opportunity. In terms of tools, he's an above average runner with a quick first step. Riemer has a solid glove, but an underwhelming throwing arm will force him to second base. He's got a shot to become a solid utility player; something like Sam Haggerty.
191 RHP Savacool (Maryland)
Savacool is a bulldog on the mound, punching tickets with an imposing demeanor and the ability to really mix it up. He can run it up to 92 with a heavy, darting fastball of which he can control to both sides of the plate. The slider and curveball combo are what gets his whiffs and they tunnel the twitchy fastball nicely keeping hitters out in front. Most grade out the slider and curveball just average as they have a tendency to hump out of his eccentric delivery. But Savacool has shown the ability to really spin it and rush up the velocity on both pitches to suggest they could become above average offerings as he develops. Most scouts see a reliever at the next level, possibly a back-end starter due to some effort in the delivery and lack of a bat-missing fastball.
221 LHP Leguernic (HS NY)
Leguirnic is a low-slot lefty with funk and deception. The fastball works in the low-90s, up to 94 with armside run and some sink. His best pitch is a disappearing upper-70s slider with depth and sweep; an impossible task for left-handed hitters. He'll show a changeup to righty bats that shows promise. Leguernic has very little effort in his operation and scouts think he's got a shot to start at the next level.
251 INF J. Van De Brake (North Carolina)
Hailing from the great Tacoma Community College, Van De Brake transferred into UNC after a couple big years on the JUCO scene, as well as some loud performances in the West Coast League. He's a utility infielder who can play any of the three spots on the dirt. He's a solid athlete with an average arm and average range, so most believe in a full-time role he best fits at second base, but the bat has been more than loud enough to warrant consideration as a full-time third baseman in the future. Van De Brake possesses a solid eye at the plate and a sound approach. He's an ambush hitters who's made his mark in the ACC this season pounding mistakes both in fastball form and cookie benders. He's got a good shot at going on day two this July.
281 2B/SS Jay Harry (Penn State)
Harry is a defensive whiz with a max-effort approach to the game, never lacking hustle. He's a gritty player who's always seemed to get a bit more out of his tools than many would suspect. His offensive profile is that of a line-to-line slasher with a short, inside-out swing and a quick first step out of the box. He's begun to generate a bit more loft this season, getting out in front of softer stuff and pulling it out to right field. The whole package at the plate is almost a bit budget-Chase-Utley. Still, Harry has a lot of fans and scouting circles and will likely hear his name called in July. The bat-to-ball skills here are very, very good, even if he'll likely never substantially impact the game at the next level on that side of the ball.
311 OF/2B Rikuu Nishida (Oregon)
Nishida is arguably one of the best contact hitters in college baseball, and has proven his chops with a wood bat at Mt. Hood and on the Cape. Nishida lacks any power, but he's a plus runner and his speed and twitchiness translates well to his second base profile. Nishida is a smaller prospect standing just 5-foot-6, so it's unlikely he projects to add much impact at the next level. Nishida may be in play for a team toward the second half of day two, potentially as a money saver. He could be an ultra-popular pick on Day 3 should he last that long.
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At the last posting.. some weeks ago.. much has and hasn't changed.. This exercise is almost always a foray into futility.. but, we get some of them right in advance of the draft.. and, in many instances, have no idea why the selection that was made.. wasn't one of "my guys" even though they were still on the board.. To refresh, Mock 1.0 looked as follows:
23 **Braden Taylor INF
58 **Thomas White LHSP
62 **Will Gasparino OF
93 **Kyle Teel C
While I'd still love to see Brayden Taylor as # 23, it's just unlikely.. He has been rated as low as # 19 and as high as # 2 overall (FanGraphs)... So, I'll keep him right where he's at.
# 23 Selection in the 2023 Draft: Brayden Taylor.. is primarily a 3B..but has played both 2B and SS.. His calling card is an elite bat coupled with an advanced understanding of the strike zone.. He has a wee bit of upper cut in his swing but still has fewer K's than walks. He's not a speed merchant, but isn't a base clogger, either. He makes all the routine plays and some spectacular plays.. Has a strong & accurate arm. Who he reminds me of?: Brandon Crawford of the SF Giants..
# 58 & # 62 will be what I refer as the two-fer.. There are a bunch of guys I like that are rated by the various scouting draft prospect lists in the 30 - 45 range. IMHO, this is the area of this draft where, after the first two picks ( Crews and Skenes) the real value lies.. That is.. guys picked in this area are going to represent the highest value & value for the talent in this draft.. I have five guys that I like here & in no particular order to be selected at #'s 58 and # 62, alphabetically & respectively:
a. Willi Gasparino: Baseball player that is also, athletic..He can really fly.. is a CF'er but may profile as a RF'er as he matures/grows into his body. Strong, quick twitch athlete that fails more often that succeeds for the Guardians, historically, but.. he's the kind of prospect to give consideration to...
b. Charlee Soto is a single inning RH relief pitcher.. He has the weapons (Fastball/Slider combination that is just deadly) and isn't 18 yet. He's got some baby fat on him and if he dedicates himself to fitness, would be a VERY fast mover in the Guardians system.. Think Emmanuel Clase at 20.. scary..
c. Travis Sykora is the prototypical big body'd big arm RHSP (albeit, a bit older as a HS'er than the Guardians like..) that either becomes the next Gavin Williams (Sykora's weapons are a FB/CH combination) or finds a home in the pen.. Either or, he's a good one..
d. Thomas White.. is a big body'd ( tell me you've heard this before) LHSP with a "fall off the table" curve ball and power fastball that tunnels exceptionally well. He has the ability to throw strikes, throw quality strikes and has the mentality to knock someone out of their foothold in the batter's box.. That mean streak alone makes him an interesting prospect..
I also like Tanner Witt and Cole Carrigg as "next" or in place of the above four for the two spots.. So if the Guardians walk away from the draft with Brayden Taylor and any two of "a" through "d", I am a happy guy..
What say you?
23 **Braden Taylor INF
58 **Thomas White LHSP
62 **Will Gasparino OF
93 **Kyle Teel C
While I'd still love to see Brayden Taylor as # 23, it's just unlikely.. He has been rated as low as # 19 and as high as # 2 overall (FanGraphs)... So, I'll keep him right where he's at.
# 23 Selection in the 2023 Draft: Brayden Taylor.. is primarily a 3B..but has played both 2B and SS.. His calling card is an elite bat coupled with an advanced understanding of the strike zone.. He has a wee bit of upper cut in his swing but still has fewer K's than walks. He's not a speed merchant, but isn't a base clogger, either. He makes all the routine plays and some spectacular plays.. Has a strong & accurate arm. Who he reminds me of?: Brandon Crawford of the SF Giants..
# 58 & # 62 will be what I refer as the two-fer.. There are a bunch of guys I like that are rated by the various scouting draft prospect lists in the 30 - 45 range. IMHO, this is the area of this draft where, after the first two picks ( Crews and Skenes) the real value lies.. That is.. guys picked in this area are going to represent the highest value & value for the talent in this draft.. I have five guys that I like here & in no particular order to be selected at #'s 58 and # 62, alphabetically & respectively:
a. Willi Gasparino: Baseball player that is also, athletic..He can really fly.. is a CF'er but may profile as a RF'er as he matures/grows into his body. Strong, quick twitch athlete that fails more often that succeeds for the Guardians, historically, but.. he's the kind of prospect to give consideration to...
b. Charlee Soto is a single inning RH relief pitcher.. He has the weapons (Fastball/Slider combination that is just deadly) and isn't 18 yet. He's got some baby fat on him and if he dedicates himself to fitness, would be a VERY fast mover in the Guardians system.. Think Emmanuel Clase at 20.. scary..
c. Travis Sykora is the prototypical big body'd big arm RHSP (albeit, a bit older as a HS'er than the Guardians like..) that either becomes the next Gavin Williams (Sykora's weapons are a FB/CH combination) or finds a home in the pen.. Either or, he's a good one..
d. Thomas White.. is a big body'd ( tell me you've heard this before) LHSP with a "fall off the table" curve ball and power fastball that tunnels exceptionally well. He has the ability to throw strikes, throw quality strikes and has the mentality to knock someone out of their foothold in the batter's box.. That mean streak alone makes him an interesting prospect..
I also like Tanner Witt and Cole Carrigg as "next" or in place of the above four for the two spots.. So if the Guardians walk away from the draft with Brayden Taylor and any two of "a" through "d", I am a happy guy..
What say you?
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Next Year in Cleveland has posted its first MLB Mock Draft:
Here is the link: https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?tab=wm#inbox/FMfcgzGsmhWhjDltzSjvfdmvLBSwjcQb
Here is the specific Guardian Selection and Possible Alternatives:
Here is the link: https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?tab=wm#inbox/FMfcgzGsmhWhjDltzSjvfdmvLBSwjcQb
Here is the specific Guardian Selection and Possible Alternatives:
- Guardians- J Matt Shaw- SS Maryland
This selection sounds a lot like a healthier version of DeLauter..but plays the infield..
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Perhaps my new # 1 pick for the Guardians at # 23 (if he's there)...
https://futurestarsseries.com/2023-...utm_campaign=2023-mlb-draft-profile-zion-rose
Tough dude.. that wants to stay behind the plate.. A "dirt bag" behind the plate.. Thoughts?
https://futurestarsseries.com/2023-...utm_campaign=2023-mlb-draft-profile-zion-rose
Tough dude.. that wants to stay behind the plate.. A "dirt bag" behind the plate.. Thoughts?
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Three weeks and counting down to the First Entry Draft... The college world series has seen an expected team, the Demon Deacons of Wake Forest, walk through the super regionals and into the halfway point of the world series without even a hiccup.. Wake Forest took on and beat the only other team without a blemish on their record, the LSU Tigers.. Unlike in years past when the draft was held during the tournament, this year's draft comes after it's all said and done.. Everyone that had a chance to "elevate" their draft status in the tournament had their chance..
The draft has several "good players" but, no real franchise changing players. The top round(s) of the draft are covered with very good players.. Many of these players are going to need their full five years of development before they will be able to contribute at the ML level. Six or more if the draftee is a high school kid.. The Guardians have the 23rd, 58th, 62nd and 93rd pick. There should be a lot of choices.. Half the selections or more will be pitching.. the other half or less, position players... Without further adieu, the mock presented represents what may be a "pretty good haul".
Top 100 picks: Targeted players:
-Braden Taylor, TCU, SS/3B
-Blake Mitchell, Sinton, Tx. C
-Thomas White, Phillips Academy (HS) Mass LHSP
-Zion Rose, IMG Academy, Fla. C
-Tanner Witt, Texas, RHSP
-Cole Carrigg, SDSU, C/SS/OF
-Willi Gasparino, Harvard-Westlake HS, OF
-Nicholas Judice UL-Monroe, RHSP/RP
-Alonzo Treadwell UCLA, RHSP
-Akex Clemmey Bishop Hendrickson HS LHSP/1B
-Charlie Soto Reborn Christian Academy, RHSP/RP
-Travis Sykora Round Rock Tx RHSP/RP
The Guardians MUST address the catching situation.. perhaps not with their first pick, but certainly with one of their first four...
GSon's Mock # 3:
Pick # 23: Braden Taylor TCU SS/3B
Pick # 58: Tanner Witt Texas RHSP
Pick # 62: Alex Clemmey Bishop Hendrickson HS LHSP
Pick # 93: Zion Rose IMG Academy C
Going with a pair of high schoolers & college players..
They are a pair of position players & pitchers, respectively..
We'll see..
The draft has several "good players" but, no real franchise changing players. The top round(s) of the draft are covered with very good players.. Many of these players are going to need their full five years of development before they will be able to contribute at the ML level. Six or more if the draftee is a high school kid.. The Guardians have the 23rd, 58th, 62nd and 93rd pick. There should be a lot of choices.. Half the selections or more will be pitching.. the other half or less, position players... Without further adieu, the mock presented represents what may be a "pretty good haul".
Top 100 picks: Targeted players:
-Braden Taylor, TCU, SS/3B
-Blake Mitchell, Sinton, Tx. C
-Thomas White, Phillips Academy (HS) Mass LHSP
-Zion Rose, IMG Academy, Fla. C
-Tanner Witt, Texas, RHSP
-Cole Carrigg, SDSU, C/SS/OF
-Willi Gasparino, Harvard-Westlake HS, OF
-Nicholas Judice UL-Monroe, RHSP/RP
-Alonzo Treadwell UCLA, RHSP
-Akex Clemmey Bishop Hendrickson HS LHSP/1B
-Charlie Soto Reborn Christian Academy, RHSP/RP
-Travis Sykora Round Rock Tx RHSP/RP
The Guardians MUST address the catching situation.. perhaps not with their first pick, but certainly with one of their first four...
GSon's Mock # 3:
Pick # 23: Braden Taylor TCU SS/3B
Pick # 58: Tanner Witt Texas RHSP
Pick # 62: Alex Clemmey Bishop Hendrickson HS LHSP
Pick # 93: Zion Rose IMG Academy C
Going with a pair of high schoolers & college players..
They are a pair of position players & pitchers, respectively..
We'll see..
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Would like to get him with our 2nd round pick…….
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Meet the 3rd Naylor brother, who's waiting in the wings
This story was originally published on June 21. We have updated it to reflect Myles Naylor being drafted No. 39 overall by the Athletics.
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Would like to get him with our 2nd round pick…….
Meet the 3rd Naylor brother, who's waiting in the wings
This story was originally published on June 21. We have updated it to reflect Myles Naylor being drafted No. 39 overall by the Athletics.
I'd take him in the first if he willing to sign under slot... With this teams record of getting pitchers later, may as well do a PR thing..
He's also ranked as the 60th prospect... he may not be there in the second round..
@Tondo
How do you like the youngest Naylor as a prospect? Would you be willing to take him at 23 or is that too much of a stretch?
Lukewarm on Myles Naylor, not the profile this org seems to look for, but otoh they value intangibles and familiarity, so he is in play, but not at 23, maybe one of their 2nd rd or 3rd.
Under 2 weeks left to the draft, time for a new mock draft, my top 2 targets haven't changed, Schanuel will probably be gone by 23 now. Sanders is a mix of G. Williams and C. Morris, huge chance to steal a 1st rd arm after a down draft season.
Mock 3.0:
23 1B/OF Nolan Schanuel (Florida Atlantic)
Versatile, powerful, and productive are the best ways to describe Nolan Schanuel after a stellar freshman season at FAU. The big lefty made a big impact, hitting for both power and average while manning both corner spots in the infield and a cameo here and there in the outfield. Schanuel is actually a fringe-average runner, so the straight-line speed can handle a corner outfield role at the next level. The bat is going to be strong enough to play no matter where he settles on the defensive spectrum.
58 RHP Will Sanders (South Carolina)
Sanders has the massive size and stuff to headline a rotation at any level. He's got the mid-90s velocity and consistency with the fastball that scouts like to see, though to this point, he's had a hard-time missing bats with the pitch. That'll need to change at the next level if he's to start and get through a lineup more than once. Sanders' go-to out pitch has been a solid slider with good shape and great consistency. He's also got some of the best feel for a changeup at the top of this class. Developing a more-effective fastball is the most important move for Sanders in his immediate future.
62 SS/3B Antonio Anderson (HS GA)
It's tough to find a switch-hitter in the 2023 class with more polish than Anderson. Hit/Power combo stands out with an impressive feel for the barrel from both sides, with notable bat speed and innate ability to create loft. It's a visually appealing swing with a firm front side and steady balance throughout. Anderson has plus arm strength paired with a very projectable frame suggesting hs should stick on the left side of the infield long term though the jury is out on whether that'll be at third base or shortstop.
93 RHP Tanner Hall (Southern Miss)
Despite his absolutely overwhelming numbers, Hall doesn't have prototypical overwhelming stuff. The fastball is heavy and it can get up to 92, but usually sits 89-91 with ease and a fluid delivery. It's a bowling ball heater that he commands brilliantly, some calling his feel for the pitch comfortably double-plus. He does, however, possess a slider that is a legitimate weapon. It's a low-80s sweeper that misses an immense amount of bats. His changeup doesn't have a ton of separation, but it does tumble hard at the plate and tunnels well off the fastball. Mix in Hall's natural deception and it's easy to see why teams like him. Hall might not have huge stuff or an ultra-physical frame, but his exceptional feel for the strikezone, starter traits and above average breaking ball should get him drafted nice and early.
125 2B Justin Riemer (Wright State)
Riemer is a scrappy middle infielder with elite bat-to-ball skills. A switch-hitter, Riemer uses the whole field from both sides of the plate and makes things happen by putting the ball in play. It's an elite approach, staying in the zone and working long counts. It can't be overstated, Riemer possesses one of the most impressive hit tools in the entire class. He could be a future .300 hitter if provided the opportunity. In terms of tools, he's an above average runner with a quick first step. Riemer has a solid glove, but an underwhelming throwing arm will force him to second base. He's got a shot to become a solid utility player; something like Sam Haggerty with a significantly better hit tool. All that said, Riemer did miss a giant portion of the 2023 season with a knee injury and that will dampen his shine, but scouts may have seen enough to pull the trigger quite early in July anyways.
161 CF Tommy Hawke (Wake Forest)
Hawke is a dynamic, unassuming table-setter with a patient, slasher mindset and the ability to do some damage once on-base. He doesn't have much power, but that's not his game either. He's a singles hitter who can play a solid average center- or left field. He's got a shot to go on day two if a team buys into the seemingly top-of-the-scale bat-to-ball skills.
188 RHP Jason Savacool (Maryland)
Savacool is a bulldog on the mound, punching tickets with an imposing demeanor and the ability to really mix it up. He can run it up to 92 with a heavy, darting fastball of which he can control to both sides of the plate. The slider and curveball combo are what gets his whiffs and they tunnel the twitchy fastball nicely keeping hitters out in front. Most grade out the slider and curveball just average as they have a tendency to hump out of his eccentric delivery. But Savacool has shown the ability to really spin it and rush up the velocity on both pitches to suggest they could become above average offerings as he develops. Most scouts see a reliever at the next level, possibly a back-end starter due to some effort in the delivery and lack of a bat-missing fastball.
218 RHP Matt Duffy (Canisius)
Duffy is a metric-darling with a three-pitch mix including a fastball, a slider and a changeup. The fastball catches the headlines, up to 95 with considerable ride through the zone, missing a ton of bats in 2023. Duffy's three-quarter slot is said to create deception for hitters, and he'll manipulate the shape of his slider to either tunnel his fastball or sweep away from righties. The changeup lags behind his two primary weapons, but does fade off his fastball tunnel as has been considerably effective against lefty bats. Duffy is loose and explosive, though he lacks much projection and a team that buys him in the draft will by buying his *now* stuff.
248 LHP Connor O'Halloran (Michigan)
O'Halloran is a better arm than his numbers would suggest. The lefty lives 88-91, up to 92 from a deceptive slot where he hides the ball well. He's got a low-80s slider and a low-80s changeup, the latter being the toughest pitch for hitters to square. O'Halloran gives up a good amount of hits, but limits walks and does have the ability to punch good hitters out. He'll need one of his pitches to take the next step as a weapon moving forward to reach his back of the rotation ceiling.
278 LHP Connelly Early (Virginia)
Early is a pitchability lefty with a low-90s heater that does possesses some hop late through the zone, though his command of the pitch has been inconsistent. Still, considering his deception and feel for secondary offerings, one might characterize his arsenal as effectively wild. The slider is a low-80s sweeper and the curveball is a fringier upper-70s breaker that melts off the slider a bit. He mixes in a changeup that might be his best offering, a pitch that's induced plenty of bad swings. For now, he's not an overpowering arm, but his feel for pitching and keeping runners off the bases makes him an intriguing profile to follow.
308 OF Treyson Hughes (Mercer)
Hughes was a big-time performer for Mercer in 2023 posting career highs in just about every category. He's a lanky, wiry outfielder with budding athleticism and raw power that is coming along. He's still got 15-20 pounds coming in his immediate future. Hughes got extremely high marks this year for staying inside the strikezone and refusing to expand on pitches out of reach. He's a reasonably polished hitter, though the pure bat-to-ball skills are mostly average. Hughes posts exit velocity numbers that are above average, and could eventually grow into plus power. He's a true sophomore, draft-eligible after just two years in college.
Under 2 weeks left to the draft, time for a new mock draft, my top 2 targets haven't changed, Schanuel will probably be gone by 23 now. Sanders is a mix of G. Williams and C. Morris, huge chance to steal a 1st rd arm after a down draft season.
Mock 3.0:
23 1B/OF Nolan Schanuel (Florida Atlantic)
Versatile, powerful, and productive are the best ways to describe Nolan Schanuel after a stellar freshman season at FAU. The big lefty made a big impact, hitting for both power and average while manning both corner spots in the infield and a cameo here and there in the outfield. Schanuel is actually a fringe-average runner, so the straight-line speed can handle a corner outfield role at the next level. The bat is going to be strong enough to play no matter where he settles on the defensive spectrum.
58 RHP Will Sanders (South Carolina)
Sanders has the massive size and stuff to headline a rotation at any level. He's got the mid-90s velocity and consistency with the fastball that scouts like to see, though to this point, he's had a hard-time missing bats with the pitch. That'll need to change at the next level if he's to start and get through a lineup more than once. Sanders' go-to out pitch has been a solid slider with good shape and great consistency. He's also got some of the best feel for a changeup at the top of this class. Developing a more-effective fastball is the most important move for Sanders in his immediate future.
62 SS/3B Antonio Anderson (HS GA)
It's tough to find a switch-hitter in the 2023 class with more polish than Anderson. Hit/Power combo stands out with an impressive feel for the barrel from both sides, with notable bat speed and innate ability to create loft. It's a visually appealing swing with a firm front side and steady balance throughout. Anderson has plus arm strength paired with a very projectable frame suggesting hs should stick on the left side of the infield long term though the jury is out on whether that'll be at third base or shortstop.
93 RHP Tanner Hall (Southern Miss)
Despite his absolutely overwhelming numbers, Hall doesn't have prototypical overwhelming stuff. The fastball is heavy and it can get up to 92, but usually sits 89-91 with ease and a fluid delivery. It's a bowling ball heater that he commands brilliantly, some calling his feel for the pitch comfortably double-plus. He does, however, possess a slider that is a legitimate weapon. It's a low-80s sweeper that misses an immense amount of bats. His changeup doesn't have a ton of separation, but it does tumble hard at the plate and tunnels well off the fastball. Mix in Hall's natural deception and it's easy to see why teams like him. Hall might not have huge stuff or an ultra-physical frame, but his exceptional feel for the strikezone, starter traits and above average breaking ball should get him drafted nice and early.
125 2B Justin Riemer (Wright State)
Riemer is a scrappy middle infielder with elite bat-to-ball skills. A switch-hitter, Riemer uses the whole field from both sides of the plate and makes things happen by putting the ball in play. It's an elite approach, staying in the zone and working long counts. It can't be overstated, Riemer possesses one of the most impressive hit tools in the entire class. He could be a future .300 hitter if provided the opportunity. In terms of tools, he's an above average runner with a quick first step. Riemer has a solid glove, but an underwhelming throwing arm will force him to second base. He's got a shot to become a solid utility player; something like Sam Haggerty with a significantly better hit tool. All that said, Riemer did miss a giant portion of the 2023 season with a knee injury and that will dampen his shine, but scouts may have seen enough to pull the trigger quite early in July anyways.
161 CF Tommy Hawke (Wake Forest)
Hawke is a dynamic, unassuming table-setter with a patient, slasher mindset and the ability to do some damage once on-base. He doesn't have much power, but that's not his game either. He's a singles hitter who can play a solid average center- or left field. He's got a shot to go on day two if a team buys into the seemingly top-of-the-scale bat-to-ball skills.
188 RHP Jason Savacool (Maryland)
Savacool is a bulldog on the mound, punching tickets with an imposing demeanor and the ability to really mix it up. He can run it up to 92 with a heavy, darting fastball of which he can control to both sides of the plate. The slider and curveball combo are what gets his whiffs and they tunnel the twitchy fastball nicely keeping hitters out in front. Most grade out the slider and curveball just average as they have a tendency to hump out of his eccentric delivery. But Savacool has shown the ability to really spin it and rush up the velocity on both pitches to suggest they could become above average offerings as he develops. Most scouts see a reliever at the next level, possibly a back-end starter due to some effort in the delivery and lack of a bat-missing fastball.
218 RHP Matt Duffy (Canisius)
Duffy is a metric-darling with a three-pitch mix including a fastball, a slider and a changeup. The fastball catches the headlines, up to 95 with considerable ride through the zone, missing a ton of bats in 2023. Duffy's three-quarter slot is said to create deception for hitters, and he'll manipulate the shape of his slider to either tunnel his fastball or sweep away from righties. The changeup lags behind his two primary weapons, but does fade off his fastball tunnel as has been considerably effective against lefty bats. Duffy is loose and explosive, though he lacks much projection and a team that buys him in the draft will by buying his *now* stuff.
248 LHP Connor O'Halloran (Michigan)
O'Halloran is a better arm than his numbers would suggest. The lefty lives 88-91, up to 92 from a deceptive slot where he hides the ball well. He's got a low-80s slider and a low-80s changeup, the latter being the toughest pitch for hitters to square. O'Halloran gives up a good amount of hits, but limits walks and does have the ability to punch good hitters out. He'll need one of his pitches to take the next step as a weapon moving forward to reach his back of the rotation ceiling.
278 LHP Connelly Early (Virginia)
Early is a pitchability lefty with a low-90s heater that does possesses some hop late through the zone, though his command of the pitch has been inconsistent. Still, considering his deception and feel for secondary offerings, one might characterize his arsenal as effectively wild. The slider is a low-80s sweeper and the curveball is a fringier upper-70s breaker that melts off the slider a bit. He mixes in a changeup that might be his best offering, a pitch that's induced plenty of bad swings. For now, he's not an overpowering arm, but his feel for pitching and keeping runners off the bases makes him an intriguing profile to follow.
308 OF Treyson Hughes (Mercer)
Hughes was a big-time performer for Mercer in 2023 posting career highs in just about every category. He's a lanky, wiry outfielder with budding athleticism and raw power that is coming along. He's still got 15-20 pounds coming in his immediate future. Hughes got extremely high marks this year for staying inside the strikezone and refusing to expand on pitches out of reach. He's a reasonably polished hitter, though the pure bat-to-ball skills are mostly average. Hughes posts exit velocity numbers that are above average, and could eventually grow into plus power. He's a true sophomore, draft-eligible after just two years in college.
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Your # 58 overall.. good choice.. there's a lot to like about his game/arm...
Some wildly optimistic comps for those mock picks....basically what I was thinking:
Schanuel - Josh Naylor
Will Sanders - mix of Gavin Williams and Cody Morris
A. Anderson - Gabe Arias with better contact projection, but without the defense (arm checks out). Anderson is 6'3.
T. Hall - how bout lefty Logan Allen ceiling, Nick Sandlin floor
Riemer - Nate Furman
T. Hawke - Kwan-light
Savacool - best bet for the next Bibee, track record, wasn't picked last draft, solid avg arsenal, some HS pedigree, advanced pitchability/control
Schanuel - Josh Naylor
Will Sanders - mix of Gavin Williams and Cody Morris
A. Anderson - Gabe Arias with better contact projection, but without the defense (arm checks out). Anderson is 6'3.
T. Hall - how bout lefty Logan Allen ceiling, Nick Sandlin floor
Riemer - Nate Furman
T. Hawke - Kwan-light
Savacool - best bet for the next Bibee, track record, wasn't picked last draft, solid avg arsenal, some HS pedigree, advanced pitchability/control
Day 3 extra mock....
338 CF Jonah Advincula (Washington State)
Advincula can really, really run. He can go get it in centerfield and the glove and wheels are definitely his best tools. Offensively, he's been dynamic as all hell during his first three collegiate years at Redlands College, as well as this past summer in the West Coast League. It's below average power, but the bat-to-ball is impressive and he can certainly snag a bag when he gets on. He projects a day three guy presently.
368 RHP Grant Rogers (McNeese State)
Rogers showed up and showed out in 2023 posting an absurd strikeout-to-walk ratio and working extremely deep into his outings. He was never tested against upper-tier competition, but given his 6-foot-7 frame and strike-throwing ability, there's a good chance he hears his name os day two. Rogers has been up to 92 with fringier breaking stuff.
398 C Jandaniel Gonzalez (HS PR)
Gonzalez receives high-level marks on his defensive prowess and his ability to hold runners in place. He projects one of the better defensive catchers in the 2023 draft. Models will also fall in love with Gonzalez as he'll be just 17 years old on draft day. Mix in his commitment to Indiana State and he may be one of the higher ceiling, signable catchers available. Gonzalez has a complicated swing with varying triggers depending on the pitch and the count. The next step in his development will be finding a consistent operation and approach at the plate. His defensive tools are obvious. Now he'll need to find a way to hit enough to reach his big league ceiling.
428 LHR Justin Storm (Southern Miss)
Southern Miss has turned into a quiet little pitching factory in recent years and Storm is a great example of why. He didn't throw hard when he arrived on campus, but now sits 90-92, grabbing 94 on occasion with huge carry through the zone. He likes to mix in a mid-80s sweeper that comes out of a high slot and gives righties a hard time, commanding the pitch well into their backfoot. He's a two-pitch guy right now and projects into the bullpen at the next level, but as he matures and continues to add strength he could feature two above average weapons.
458 2B Jackson Van De Brake (North Carolina)
Hailing from the great Tacoma Community College, Van De Brake transferred into UNC after a couple big years on the JUCO scene, as well as some loud performances in the West Coast League. He's a utility infielder who can play any of the three spots on the dirt. He's a solid athlete with an average arm and average range, so most believe in a full-time role he best fits at second base, but the bat has been more than loud enough to warrant consideration as a full-time third baseman in the future. Van De Brake possesses a solid eye at the plate and a sound approach. He's an ambush hitters who's made his mark in the ACC this season pounding mistakes both in fastball form and cookie benders. He's got a good shot at going on day two this July.
488 LHP Lucas Gordon (Texas)
Gordon is mostly a two-pitch guy right now, but he flashes a plus changeup that tumbles to the plate with solid separation off his low-90s fastball. Gordon can get up to 94, but more comfortably rests 90-91 on most occasions. His breaking ball is usually below average, showing average at its best.
518 CF Brett Bateman (Minnesota)
Huge sleeper. No power, but all hit/speed/defense. Currently crushing Cape Summer League. He's not on any deep list, but probably climbing up boards.
548 1B Aidan Longwell (Kent State)
Longwell doesn't fit the prototypical first base profile, but he's shown glimpses of a very real hit tool and the ability to cover the entire zone. He's an especially good low ball hitter, and his loop zone and swing plane certainly supports that notion. He hasn't gotten a ton of opportunities to see high-end stuff this season at Kent State, but he's performed admirabily against the velocity he has seen. Longwell was a legitimate conference player of the year candidate this season and his baseball card backs that up. He'll likely never be a player who hits for massive amounts of power, but it is a hit tool that should find success in professional baseball. He is an average defender around the pillow.
578 C Grayson Tarlow (CS Northridge)
Not listed anywhere, no clue about his defense, but very solid hitting numbers and peripherals. Guardians usually scout the Big West Conference heavily.
608 RHP Matt Jachec (Indiana State)
While Jachec doesn't have overpowering stuff or much projection left in his frame, he's one of the elite strike-throwers in college baseball since 2022. In the last two seasons, Jachec has punched out 177 batters and issued just 23 free passes over roughly 193 innings. The fastball will creep up to 92, but more often sits 87-89 with command to both sides of the plate. He'll throw a low-80s sweeper that is his go-to out pitch. Jachec has some deceptive qualities about his delivery, including a lower arm-slot and wide angles. He's a day three arm.
338 CF Jonah Advincula (Washington State)
Advincula can really, really run. He can go get it in centerfield and the glove and wheels are definitely his best tools. Offensively, he's been dynamic as all hell during his first three collegiate years at Redlands College, as well as this past summer in the West Coast League. It's below average power, but the bat-to-ball is impressive and he can certainly snag a bag when he gets on. He projects a day three guy presently.
368 RHP Grant Rogers (McNeese State)
Rogers showed up and showed out in 2023 posting an absurd strikeout-to-walk ratio and working extremely deep into his outings. He was never tested against upper-tier competition, but given his 6-foot-7 frame and strike-throwing ability, there's a good chance he hears his name os day two. Rogers has been up to 92 with fringier breaking stuff.
398 C Jandaniel Gonzalez (HS PR)
Gonzalez receives high-level marks on his defensive prowess and his ability to hold runners in place. He projects one of the better defensive catchers in the 2023 draft. Models will also fall in love with Gonzalez as he'll be just 17 years old on draft day. Mix in his commitment to Indiana State and he may be one of the higher ceiling, signable catchers available. Gonzalez has a complicated swing with varying triggers depending on the pitch and the count. The next step in his development will be finding a consistent operation and approach at the plate. His defensive tools are obvious. Now he'll need to find a way to hit enough to reach his big league ceiling.
428 LHR Justin Storm (Southern Miss)
Southern Miss has turned into a quiet little pitching factory in recent years and Storm is a great example of why. He didn't throw hard when he arrived on campus, but now sits 90-92, grabbing 94 on occasion with huge carry through the zone. He likes to mix in a mid-80s sweeper that comes out of a high slot and gives righties a hard time, commanding the pitch well into their backfoot. He's a two-pitch guy right now and projects into the bullpen at the next level, but as he matures and continues to add strength he could feature two above average weapons.
458 2B Jackson Van De Brake (North Carolina)
Hailing from the great Tacoma Community College, Van De Brake transferred into UNC after a couple big years on the JUCO scene, as well as some loud performances in the West Coast League. He's a utility infielder who can play any of the three spots on the dirt. He's a solid athlete with an average arm and average range, so most believe in a full-time role he best fits at second base, but the bat has been more than loud enough to warrant consideration as a full-time third baseman in the future. Van De Brake possesses a solid eye at the plate and a sound approach. He's an ambush hitters who's made his mark in the ACC this season pounding mistakes both in fastball form and cookie benders. He's got a good shot at going on day two this July.
488 LHP Lucas Gordon (Texas)
Gordon is mostly a two-pitch guy right now, but he flashes a plus changeup that tumbles to the plate with solid separation off his low-90s fastball. Gordon can get up to 94, but more comfortably rests 90-91 on most occasions. His breaking ball is usually below average, showing average at its best.
518 CF Brett Bateman (Minnesota)
Huge sleeper. No power, but all hit/speed/defense. Currently crushing Cape Summer League. He's not on any deep list, but probably climbing up boards.
548 1B Aidan Longwell (Kent State)
Longwell doesn't fit the prototypical first base profile, but he's shown glimpses of a very real hit tool and the ability to cover the entire zone. He's an especially good low ball hitter, and his loop zone and swing plane certainly supports that notion. He hasn't gotten a ton of opportunities to see high-end stuff this season at Kent State, but he's performed admirabily against the velocity he has seen. Longwell was a legitimate conference player of the year candidate this season and his baseball card backs that up. He'll likely never be a player who hits for massive amounts of power, but it is a hit tool that should find success in professional baseball. He is an average defender around the pillow.
578 C Grayson Tarlow (CS Northridge)
Not listed anywhere, no clue about his defense, but very solid hitting numbers and peripherals. Guardians usually scout the Big West Conference heavily.
608 RHP Matt Jachec (Indiana State)
While Jachec doesn't have overpowering stuff or much projection left in his frame, he's one of the elite strike-throwers in college baseball since 2022. In the last two seasons, Jachec has punched out 177 batters and issued just 23 free passes over roughly 193 innings. The fastball will creep up to 92, but more often sits 87-89 with command to both sides of the plate. He'll throw a low-80s sweeper that is his go-to out pitch. Jachec has some deceptive qualities about his delivery, including a lower arm-slot and wide angles. He's a day three arm.