MLB Mock Draft

[KevinJ14]

I have more video on my phone, but it's being weird right now.

[KevinJ14]

The point is, is that he can flat out hit. He's crazy good in that:

 

[SlappyUtilityMIF]

oh, and Portland's pitching staff isn't good..... 2-13 record also. I would like to see how he shakes out against top level talent. and #1 & 2 starters.

[greginpsca]

Too much movement in the lower body on his swing. Makes him vulnerable against the change up.

[SlappyUtilityMIF]

2 hours ago, greginpsca said:

Too much movement in the lower body on his swing. Makes him vulnerable against the change up.

And throws your balance off.

[KevinJ14]

7 hours ago, SlappyUtilityMIF said:

oh, and Portland's pitching staff isn't good..... 2-13 record also. I would like to see how he shakes out against top level talent. and #1 & 2 starters.

While that is true, he's still dominating this year so far

[greginpsca]

1 hour ago, KevinJ14 said:

While that is true, he's still dominating this year so far

means nothing. If some team were to take a flyer on him in the draft, it would probably be 20th round or lower. And the first thing the team would probably do is try and rework his swing.

[nikkachez]

Sounds like we should hope Jordon Adell hits this spring and makes everyone else drop down a spot. 

[Angel Oracle]

Early update on Alex Lange:

4 starts, 20.2 innings, WHIP just over 1.00, ERA just over 3.00, only 5 BBs, and 29 Ks!  Almost half of his outs are on Ks.

Only concern so far is pitching just over 5 innings per start.   Hope he isn't hurt.

[John Smith]

 

2017 Top 100 MLB Draft Prospects

In at #

http://www.baseballamerica.com/draft/2017-top-100-mlb-draft-prospects/#rHUTksjpvVpPomj5.97

[John Smith]

Seth Romero, lhp, Houston (10): Romero has improved his body and is showing a fastball at 93-96, though he doesn’t always pitch there. He also has flashed two plus offspeed offerings from the left side. Romero has posted a 2.53 ERA and a 57-to-9 strikeout-to-walk ratio against solid college lineups thus far.
Read more at http://www.baseballamerica.com/draft/2017-top-100-mlb-draft-prospects/#dEEU1WxcB5cKhUoS.99

[SlappyUtilityMIF]

I would not be disappointed if Seth Roman was the choice!.... We need some solid lefties...Might even be able to promote him quickly and stick him in the bully if we get in a playoff run?....

Or, this high schooler...... Trevor Rogers committed to Texas Tech ... 6-6 185 Lefty!.... http://video.grindnetworks.com/embed/LPdP8h4YN ...... He's going to need to fill out.... There are some adjustments needed in the delivery as he's swinging a lot. But, I like that arm and height!

[John Smith]

MOCK DRAFT 2.0:

10. Angels

GM Billy Eppler started out as an area scout and has hit the road himself, seeing many of the top college arms on Friday nights, leading many to believe he and first-year scouting director Matt Swanson will go the college route with their first pick.

Pick: Alex Faedo, rhp, Florida | 

http://www.baseballamerica.com/draft/mock-draft-2-0-brendan-mckay-hunter-greene-lead-still-wide-open-draft/#k59f5h6XDbjD5vv0.97

[Angel Oracle]

Faedo, like current #17 (M's) Alex Lange, is a college RHP.

Faedo came to UofFlorida with a big HS rep, as Detroit drafted him #40 overall out of HS in 2014.   Like current #13 (Fish) Romero, he's tall and hopefully durable.

Seems like the Halos couldn't go wrong with any of those 3 college pitchers.

[KevinJ14]

10. Los Angeles Angels - Tanner Houck, RHP, Missouri

The Angels' new regime has given hints as to what they're looking for in pitching prospects - athleticism, projection, and velocity. Tanner Houck throws mid 90's bowling balls and offers an average slider and changeup. A two-sport athlete that stands at six-foot-five, he fits the profile of what the Angels would be looking for. The ultimate knock is that his delivery could lead him to a relief role, but his ability to throw strikes and maintain velocity in outings has him jumping up draft boards.

 

http://www.scout.com/mlb/scouting/story/1770985-2017-mlb-draft-mock-draft-10

[KevinJ14]

On 3/25/2017 at 1:19 PM, SlappyUtilityMIF said:

I would not be disappointed if Seth Roman was the choice!.... We need some solid lefties...Might even be able to promote him quickly and stick him in the bully if we get in a playoff run?....

Or, this high schooler...... Trevor Rogers committed to Texas Tech ... 6-6 185 Lefty!.... http://video.grindnetworks.com/embed/LPdP8h4YN ...... He's going to need to fill out.... There are some adjustments needed in the delivery as he's swinging a lot. But, I like that arm and height!

@John Smith

[SlappyUtilityMIF]

5 hours ago, KevinJ14 said:

@John Smith

Well, skip that idea..I was unaware of his suspension last year also..He's toast!.. Drugs, Peds, or $$$ from an agent? Place your bets....

[Jig Stew]

7 minutes ago, SlappyUtilityMIF said:

Well, skip that idea...... Drugs, Peds, or $$$ from an agent? Place your bets....

My money is on caught with tranny hooker Eddie Murphy style

[SlappyUtilityMIF]

2 minutes ago, Jig Stew said:

My money is on caught with tranny hooker Eddie Murphy style

And Blow....?

[KevinJ14]

4 hours ago, SlappyUtilityMIF said:

Well, skip that idea..I was unaware of his suspension last year also..He's toast!.. Drugs, Peds, or $$$ from an agent? Place your bets....

Whoever gets him will get a steal.

[SlappyUtilityMIF]

7 hours ago, KevinJ14 said:

Whoever gets him will get a steal.

And all of his issues as well. If it's drugs? I'm not interested, No thanks, too many reoccurring Hamilines memories..... NO THANKS!~

And truthfully, A whacked out of his head 1st rounder and any other misses this year would set our Minor League development back another 2 years! This could to take FOREVA' to rebuild in that instance......... Yes, we want talent but not talent that could get wasted along the way.

[Angel Oracle]

Matt Bush is written all over that pick.

Faedo, Houck, or Lange

[Jig Stew]

12 hours ago, SlappyUtilityMIF said:

And Blow....?

only if he was with this guy...

[greginpsca]

On 4/20/2017 at 2:24 PM, KevinJ14 said:

@John Smith

The look of his face makes me think he could be at least 40lbs heavier by the time he would reach the bigs.