2009 Amateur Draft Mock #6 Supplemental Round
by Andy Seiler on May 23, 2009 3:53 PM EDT
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PrintI just posted the new continuation of my mock draft at MLB Bonus Baby, and the excerpt is below.
33. Seattle – Mike Minor, LHP, Vanderbilt – Minor’s really turned it on as of late, but this was mocked before his performance late this week. He’ll be in the first round mock next week, probably somewhere in the twenties. BA has him as a second round talent, but there are whispers of him going #3 to the Padres. Weird. Previously: #31.
34. Colorado – AJ Pollock, OF, Notre Dame – I think the Rockies would be thrilled to get Pollock here, as he could easily go to a team late in the first round. He’s one of the more physically talented college position players available, and this would be a coup. Previously: #32.
35. Arizona -Tyler Skaggs, LHP, Santa Monica HS (CA) – I’ve been connecting Skaggs to the Diamondbacks from time-to-time since the beginning of the season. Skaggs’ stock has been up and down over the course of the year, and he got hurt at the wrong time. Good news for Arizona. Previously: #26.
36. Los Angeles (NL) – Matt Hobgood, RHP, Norco HS (CA) – Hobgood’s gotten some consideration as high as the late teens, but he’s gone through a bit of a rough patch late in the season. He’s still a high draft pick, and I’m sure the Dodgers would swipe him if given the opportunity. Previously: #27.
37. Toronto – Everett Williams, OF, McCallum HS (TX) – I’ve been hearing very good things about Williams this Spring, and I wouldn’t be surprised to see him ten picks higher. However, in this scenario, Toronto gets to add another athletic prep player after getting Kenny Wilson a year ago. Previously: #35.
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if Minor’s not off the board when the Mariners pick at 27, they’ll pop him there and be pretty pleased about it.
I also think you’re still too low on Brett Jackson. In a normal year, I think late 1S-mid-2nd round would normally be where a guy of his talent/production level would go. This year with position players looking as weak as they are, I think he’ll go in the high supplemental round at the absolute lowest. I think you’re right on talent, but underestimating the number of teams who still salivate over the 5-tool label and will be willing to overlook the flaws.
Great work overall though.
Sam Dyson
I saw that you have the Rangers taken him at 44. I think that happens only if they’re sure that he’s a starter. Historically (and I get this from Rangers beat writers and long time observers of the team) they don’t take pitchers that high unless they think they’ll be starters.
I propose a 5-year moratorium on trading any young Ranger pitchers who throw over 90 mph.
I think anyone who takes Dyson will try him as a starter until he proves he can't handle it.
There’s no reason to think that Dyson’s more risky in that department when compared to guys like Kyle Heckathorn and Ben Tootle. Even Brad Boxberger and Kendal Volz.
by Andy Seiler on May 23, 2009 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow, I missed that.
I must have been looking at the wrong column in my spreadsheet. Was bound to happen.
by Andy Seiler on May 23, 2009 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions
The update after my Chad James screwup.
Move Tyler Skaggs to #35 for Arizona.
Move Everett Williams to #37 for Toronto.
Move Tommy Joseph to #39 for Milwaukee.
Move Brett Jackson to #43 for Cincinnati.
Move Josh Phegley to #49 for Pittsburgh.
The new version will be updated on the blog momentarily. Sorry again.
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