The Official 2018 Amateur Draft Thread

[Angelsjunky]

Maybe the Angels keep one of Adell/Marsh and one of Deveaux/Adams.

[rafibomb]

I am holding off on criticizing the pick considering what Eppler and company have done for our farm system.

[Chuck]

One of the most athletic players in the class, Adams is at least a 70-grade runner and many scouts have called him a legit, top-of-the-scale 80 runner. Committed to North Carolina to play both baseball andfootball, Adams is a four-star wide receiver whose father, Deke, is the defensive line coach for the Tar Heels football team. Adams has long been seen as a talented football player whose reputation among baseball circles was a raw, athletic player with tools who had real questions about his ability in the batter’s box. That perspective changed at USA Baseball’s National High School Invitational in late March, when Adams was arguably the tournament’s best hitter in a field that included many of the top prep bats in the draft class. At the NHSI, Adams had the fifth-highest average exit velocity thanks to a number of well-struck line drives. Teams immediately started watching Adams’ games with Green Hope High (Cary, N.C.) with more interest, as he put himself in the conversation to be a potential day one pick. Adams is an 80-grade athlete with impressive makeup, a chance to become an impact defender in center field and possesses a better hit tool than most scouts believed a year ago. Late in Green Hope’s season Adams has also shown enough power in games that might allow evaluators to project future plus power considering his bat speed and wiry frame, although there are scouts who have already put 60-grade power on Adams now. Between his collection of tools and his performance in front of the league’s top decision-makers, Adams has positioned himself to go on day one to a team that has the money to invest in a high-risk, high-reward player who could take large steps forward if he ever focuses exclusively on baseball. As a highly rated receiver with a potential in professional football, the price tag will likely be a high one.

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I'm bummed we didn't get a college arm, but I'm pretty stoked about this kid. 

[Second Base]

Eppler loves elite athletic outfielders like Dipoto loves #5 potential collegiate pitchers.

[Angel Oracle]

1 minute ago, Angelsjunky said:

Maybe the Angels keep one of Adell/Marsh and one of Deveaux/Adams.

There is that.

[ScottT]

lol

[BackUpTheTruck]

Beautiful. Royals pick Singer. Not happy about this.

[rafibomb]

I forget is the 2nd round of the draft today or tomorrow?

[Vlad27Trout27]

I think singer may be falling due to medical record. It'll be interesting to see if he become another Canning 

[HaloRed]

8 minutes ago, Dochalo said:

Not excited about Adams.  Hope he's not the guy.  

5-start WR, committed to UNC, he may not sign.

[Cdaniel]

Just now, rafibomb said:

I forget is the 2nd round of the draft today or tomorrow?

Today

[hangin n wangin]

 Think this dude might be playing the wrong sport.

 

[Cdaniel]

1 minute ago, HaloRed said:

5-start WR, committed to UNC, he may not sign.

I’m sure they made sure he would sign before they drafted him.

[Chris]

at least we didn't draft a C that we'll convert to a 1B/3B

[Angel Oracle]

2 minutes ago, HaloRed said:

5-start WR, committed to UNC, he may not sign.

Eppler better have been sure he will sign, otherwise this will be an even bigger bloom off the rose than the reliever pursuit in the off-season.

[Angelsjunky]

So what if Adams goes to college and Singer is in the majors next year. Debbie Downer moment.

[Turd Ferguson]

Really hope Adams is signable.

[Make Angels Great Again]

Damn, was hoping for Hankins. Absolutely sick stuff, 80 grade fastball with stupid movement.

[HaloRed]

Singer's hat reminds me of Doug Bair warming up in the Cincinnati Red's bullpen.  See what I mean?  https://www.bing.com/images/search?view=detailV2&ccid=OZjAVhHs&id=6E1FDAC290AA1276B7E36249AC87DB7FD288E347&thid=OIP.OZjAVhHsOuzmM5LkEr8c9QAAAA&mediaurl=http%3a%2f%2fwww.tradingcarddb.com%2fImages%2fCards%2fBaseball%2f8675%2f8675-234Fr.jpg&exph=350&expw=248&q=doug+bair+baseball&simid=608051360106415694&selectedIndex=2

 

 

[nando714]

This should make a couple minor league OFers available for trade 

[Make Angels Great Again]

Don't pick again until 57, jesus, 40 picks later.

[Inside Pitch]

8 minutes ago, Chuckster70 said:

I'm bummed we didn't get a college arm, but I'm pretty stoked about this kid. 

There are still a shit ton of them available...   I'm a bit concerned about the kid's Father being a coach at the school he's got a commitment to play at..  because those guys tend to go play for their Dads..  but he's this year's Jo Adell as far as the guy that did the most to improve his stock

Edited June 5, 2018 by Inside Pitch

[YouthofToday]

Really like the Adams pick, assuming he signs. Although he’s one of those prospects that hit in front of the right scouts at the right time... he’s athleticism is indisputable. If he puts the work in he could be a stud.

these are the types of risks we should be taking. 

[aznhockeyguy]

Isn't it true if they don't sign the first round pick they get a replacement one next year?

[Angel Oracle]

They have what, 6 weeks to sign Adams?