The Official Los Angeles Angels 2016 MLB Draft Thread

[Docwaukee]

Taylor Blake Ward is a writer. 

Taylor Ward is a A+ catcher for the halos.  

Two different guys.  

[Second Base]

The consensus is that Thaiss will likely go for slightly under slot, as will Marsh. If we're going to make a splash on an upside sign ability pick, the third round would be the best time to do it. Some fringe first round guys will slip like that. 

A friend of mine actually slipped from  rumored supplemental round to the 11th round so that his price tag wouldn't adversely effect the team's slot money. He ended up getting paid on par with a 4th rounder. He was hesitant to sign but it was his junior year of college, and he didn't want to lose that bargaining advantage as a senior.

Long story but the point is, guys slip all the time and if a team comes near their asking price regardless of spot drafted, they will sometimes sign. The only one I can think of with the Angels that wouldn't accept the money was Matt Harvey, which ended up being a good decision.

[Second Base]

9 minutes ago, hangin n wangin said:

Who are some player comparisons you guys think for Thaiss and Marsh?

Without any research, I'll say Calhoun and Yelich.

[Troll Daddy]

Does anyone think that Marsh may decide to go back to school?

[Cdaniel]

sorrybif this has been posted already but does anyone have a list of all the Angels picks in this draft?  Trying to follow at work but can't stay online the whole time. 

[ettin]

15 minutes ago, hangin n wangin said:

Who are some player comparisons you guys think for Thaiss and Marsh?

Not sure about Marsh although some of things said about him were said about Chevy Clarke too in terms of potential ceiling.

Thaiss seems like he has a touch of Joe Mauer in him in regards to the plate discipline. Matt clearly doesn't have Mauer's full defensive skill set but he might have a bit more power potential. To be clear I don't think he's Mauer but it seems like he has some part of his skill set.

[Second Base]

9 minutes ago, Troll Daddy said:

Does anyone think that Marsh may decide to go back to school?

Marsh made it as clear as anyone can make it, that he's going to sign with the Angels. There's a chance they already have an agreed upon price, which is why they took him in the 2nd round.

[SlappyUtilityMIF]

Ma Bad!~ In before 30 pages on a left handed hitting catcher......

[Angel Oracle]

2 hours ago, Dave Saltzer said:

I would like to see us take more position players in the early rounds. We have an absolute dearth of them in the organization, and it would be good to fill out the ranks with some guys who can hit.

This takes me to a question.    Which is usually easier to improve through the minors?    A player's hitting?   Or their defense? 

[Angel Oracle]

1 minute ago, ScottyA_MWAH said:

Marsh made it as clear as anyone can make it, that he's going to sign with the Angels. There's a chance they already have an agreed upon price, which is why they took him in the 2nd round.

I wonder if this factors into taking Thaiss with the #16 pick, when he was projected no better than #28 except for one publication.

Freeing up a little more slot money to get Marsh signed?

[fanfromday1]

The Angels just drafted Nolan Williams high school shortstop. No school listed

[ettin]

Angels took SS Nolan Williams in Round 3 Pick 96

[bloodbrother]

#Angels take Nonie Williams, excellent athlete with big time speed and bat speed. Still very projectable and major ceiling

— Frankie Piliere (@FPiliereD1) June 10, 2016

Angels get Nonie Williams is an athletic SS/3B. Part of the best HS class in Kan history. The athleticism @johnmanuelba wanted for LAA

— JJ Cooper (@jjcoop36) June 10, 2016

#Angels third-rounder Nonie Williams is a plus-plus runner with power potential. Probably a third baseman. Long, long, long way away.

— Christopher Crawford (@CVCrawfordBP) June 10, 2016

[Inside Pitch]

http://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=374743

Check his percentiles in the hand and bat speed categories..  

 

[Docwaukee]

http://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=11162

[Chuck]

Nonie Williams has well above-average bat speed and foot speed to go with plus raw power and arm strength

[SlappyUtilityMIF]

2 minutes ago, bloodbrother said:

I hope he isn't as far away as BWood was....

[bloodbrother]

MLB.com had Nonie Williams as their #60 prospect. Angels nabbed him at #96

Halos last 2 picks are all about upside. Tons of athleticism and tools with Marsh/Williams

[Cdaniel]

4 minutes ago, Inside Pitch said:

http://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=374743

Check his percentiles in the hand and bat speed categories..  

 

I just got done reading this.  I really like this pick.  I hope he signs

[Docwaukee]

Fun pick right there.  Who knows how he ends up, but certainly adds interest and could be one of the highest upside guys in the entire draft.  

[Chuck]

When I read plus bat speed, plus foot speed and raw power, I get excited. 

[Inside Pitch]

Just now, Dochalo said:

Fun pick right there.  Who knows how he ends up, but certainly adds interest and could be one of the highest upside guys in the entire draft.  

Preach it -- I LOVE the last two picks after taking the safety net bat in the first round.  

[Angel Oracle]

Williams pick makes sense, especially if the Halos don't intend on re-signing Simmons after 2020.

Where did he commit for college?   Will it take a little extra slot money to get him signed?    Even more reason that they took Thaiss in the 1st round?  

They seem to be getting back towards higher ceiling picks (Thaiss aside) this season. 

[bloodbrother]

2 minutes ago, Dochalo said:

Fun pick right there.  Who knows how he ends up, but certainly adds interest and could be one of the highest upside guys in the entire draft.  

AGreed. Love seeing the Halos taking some swings here looking for those high ceiling/upside guys after years of safe floor, low ceiling college types.

[Inside Pitch]

2 minutes ago, Angel Oracle said:

Williams pick makes sense, especially if the Halos don't intend on re-signing Simmons after 2020.

Where did he commit for college?   Will it take a little extra slot money to get him signed?    Even more reason that they took Thaiss in the 1st round?  

LSU commit