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2009 Amateur Draft Mock #4 Supplemental Round

Sorry for the delay.  It's been a busy week.  My second round mock should be coming out tomorrow in advance of the evening college baseball slate.  Here's how my supplemental first round mock draft shakes out:

 

33. Seattle - Drew Storen, RHP, Stanford - According to the ESPN Draft Blog, Storen's firmly become the draft's best closing prospect, firmly overtaking Arizona's Jason Stoffel.  That's good enough for me.  Seattle will have yet another bullpen arm.  Don't underestimate the impact of that.  Previously: #52.
34. Colorado - Kyle Heckathorn, RHP, Kennesaw State - Heckathorn's stock hasn't been as good as his teammate Chad Jenkins' has been lately.  However, I don't think Jenkins leapfrogs Heckathorn quite yet.  Colorado likes college players, and Heckathorn could be a nice find this far down.  Previously: #29.
35. Arizona - Matt Davidson, 3B, Yucaipa HS (CA) - I read way too many criticisms of Davidson, but almost all of them conclude he'll be a high round draft pick, just not a first rounder.  That's sad, as I had him much higher to start.  However, he'll be a nice sign this far down for someone.  Previously: #25.
36. Los Angeles (NL) - Mychal Givens, RHP/SS, Plant HS (FL) - Well, I include the shortstop reference this time, because the more I see on Givens, the more I think someone like the Dodgers keeps him in the field.  They went the other way with Ethan Martin, but it's possible they pull a James Loney with Givens, as Loney was considered a better pitching prospect.  Previously: #18.
37. Toronto - Billy Bullock, RHP, Florida - Swing and a miss.  I hadn't included Bullock on any of my previous mocks, instead focusing on the Gators' Matt den Dekker, an outfield prospect.  However, thanks to this, I'm beginning to realize Bullock's ascent.  He'll be somewhere around here.  Previously: NR.
38. Chicago (AL) - Tony Sanchez, C, Boston College - The more I think about it, the more I see the White Sox taking advantage of the catching market this June.  Tyler Flowers might not stick back there, and I think they might see some guys they like.  Sanchez is a pure catcher who can move fast and hit well enough to start.  Previously: #43.
39. Milwaukee - Tommy Joseph, C, Horizon HS (AZ) - With Luke Bailey out, Joseph's draft position is in major flux.  He could go up or down, depending on what teams' backup plans are.  Joseph's got a legit bat, and someone will taken him anywhere from here into round two.  Previously: #33.
40. Los Angeles (AL) - Brian Goodwin, OF, Rocky Mount HS (NC) - You may be thinking I'm crazy for thinking the Angels will get both Mike Trout and Goodwin, but if you had a chance to completely remake your outfield with two burners, wouldn't you?  Goodwin's UNC commitment is troubling, but the talent is unmistakable.  Previously: #35.
41. Arizona - Kendal Volz, RHP, Baylor - Draft stock is a fluid thing, and I'm pretty sure that Volz is a victim of word spreading too quickly.  He's still got a nice arm in there somewhere, and if a team decides he's worth the money, look out.  Could be a nice surprise.  Previously: #34.
42. Los Angeles (AL) - Brooks Raley, LHP, Texas A&M - I expect pitchers like Raley to be mixed in with high school players in the Angels' draft plans.  Hey, as a backup, they could use Raley in the outfield with the other guys I have them selecting so far.  Raley's a nice find with a solid pitch mix.  Previously: #47.
43. Cincinnati - Jason Stoffel, RHP, Arizona - At the beginning of the season, I never thought I'd be putting Stoffel this far down.  Unfortunately, I'm afraid Stoffel might even be lower, and I'm just being stubborn.  His stuff isn't as good as it was, and personally I'm afraid he might be hiding an injury or approaching one.  He's been overused.  Previously: #37.
44. Texas - Ben Tootle, RHP, Jacksonville State - Tootle's almost a lock to be taken in the supplemental first, as he's had a solid season, though unspectacular.  He's missed time with sickness and has lost weight as a result, but his arm is too good to really fall far.  The Rangers like big arms, despite their penchant for high schoolers.  Previously: #38.
45. Arizona - Everett Williams, OF, McCallum HS (TX) - Williams is a possible first rounder, but I haven't seen enough hype on him to think of him that highly.  Arizona will be looking to revitalize their system with this draft, and Williams is a nice high-ceiling outfielder that could help.  Previously: #40.
46. Minnesota - Joe Kelly, RHP, UC Riverside - Kelly's got the best pure arm of the college closers, and Minnesota's been known to take closers and make them starters (Carlos Gutierrez a year ago).  Add to that the fact that Kelly will be a relatively cheap sign, and we've got a winner.  Previously: #55.
47. Milwaukee - Sam Dyson, RHP, South Carolina - Dyson's still got one of the best arms in the college draft class, and I don't think people will be scared enough of his injury history to avoid him.  This is about as far down as I see him going, but circumstances change.  Previously: #41.
48. Los Angeles (AL) - Kentrail Davis, OF, Tennessee - If he's still available, don't underestimate the Angels' ability to spend money and group outfielders.  Davis is more of a corner outfielder in the long-run anyway, so this would be a defensible move.  Either way, we'll see a grouping of similar players from the Angels if they're the best athletes or arms available.  Previously: #44.
49. Pittsburgh - Austin Maddox, C, Eagle's View Academy (FL) - Sorry Jeff Malm, but you're relegated to the second round again.  Maddox will be a catcher to watch, as I think he could be either the best catcher from this draft in 20 years or he could be a complete bust.  It all depends on his bat.  Pittsburgh should be looking hard at catchers.  Previously: #36.

 

So there it is.  The fourth installation of my supplemental first round mock draft.  Just to note some interesting draft information, Jason Churchill wrote that James Paxton of Kentucky is now a Boras client, and I expect his draft stock to shift accordingly.  Lefties with occasional command problems can fall quickly if they demand more than slot.

What do you think?  As always, comments are welcome.

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Jays (Were you thinking I'd comment on another team?)

Bullock might be a fit. He’s big, he has shown improvement throughout his college career, he has started in the past and may be able to return to that role in the future (although I’m interested in learning more about his repertoire) and he is from a big school in the state of Florida - The Blue Jays love big schools and they love Florida!

by ofsticksandbats on May 8, 2025 9:32 AM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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Everett Williams is a guy they were scouting early on. They’ve also been spotted looking at a few HS pitchers recently, including assistant GM LaCava checking out Chad James (Ok.). I think this could be the year the Jays pop a HS pitcher with one of their first picks.

by metafour on May 10, 2025 2:54 AM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Paxton

May be time to shift your thinking on him going to the Jays :>(

by ofsticksandbats on May 8, 2025 9:37 AM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yeah, thought the same thing.

He’s going to be an expensive risk for any team at this point. I think he made a bad decision signing with Boras.

by Andy Seiler on May 8, 2025 9:57 AM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

1-27

I see him going to the Mariners with their 2nd first rounder. Jack Z (we call him Jack “Zed” up here) has a penchant for taking Canadian-born players. Last year, Jack Z’s Brewers selected 6 Canadians in the draft, including their first rounder (Lawrie) as well as the wonderfully named Stosh Wawrzasek. I secretly believe that he took the Mariners job because their system already has a healthy Canadian contingent - Aumont, Saunders, Tyson Gillies, most notably.

by ofsticksandbats on May 8, 2025 3:43 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Assuming you're not being sarcastic...

In Canada, and most of the rest of the English speaking world, the letter ‘Z’ is is spoken “Zed”, as in “Ecks, Why and Zed.” I think only Americans say “Ecks, Why and Zee”

by ofsticksandbats on May 9, 2025 2:37 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Seattle

More bullpen? Don’t they already have Morrow, Fields, Aumont?
I don’t think the new Management is going to do that again.

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a noob could be simply a level 100 running round shouting ‘’WTF DO I GO!?’’ or someone calling someone else a noob and then getting hit with a brick, anyone can call anyone a noob, but normally they are noobs themselves
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by cwhitman412 on May 8, 2025 2:58 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Paxton

Why such a bad choice signing with Boras? Is it because teams are scared of his negotiating ways?

Paxton is a good talent, He won’t fall from the first round unless its for more money.

He is a dedicated athlete and is an excellent student and the biggest work ethic.

Whoever selects him will see the pay-off

by sizzler on May 10, 2025 3:37 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

He is a dedicated athlete and is an excellent student and the biggest work ethic.

These are all great, but they don’t give him Major League secondary pitches and command. There are plenty of hardworking college products that fail due to those problems I list. By signing with Boras, he’s showing that he’s in for the money, not for just baseball reasons. The money will come if he’s good, but signing with Boras sends a different message. I just hope he understands that.

by Andy Seiler on May 10, 2025 3:41 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

fair enough. his change-up hasn’t been seen much this season but his fastball has been dominant and slurve is there as well.

Where do you see him going?

by sizzler on May 10, 2025 4:37 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Second half of the first round.

He could slide to the supplemental first if he’s asking for too much.

by Andy Seiler on May 10, 2025 11:10 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs


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