The Official 2018 Amateur Draft Thread

[Angel Oracle]

13 minutes ago, Inside Pitch said:

Grant Green soured me on all Grants forever....   Even Little ones.     Anyone named Tanner is okay by me.  Long Live Tanner Boyle!

Tanner Boyle says the M's are cruds!

[Dave Saltzer]

1 minute ago, True Grich said:

Funny Benji Gil story... My wife and I were at spring training in 2005 and Benji was trying to catch on with the Mariners.  We had a 2002 WS ball that needed his signature and we waited for him at the stadium in Peoria where the players walk out after leaving the field.  People were lined up for Ichiro and others, but when Gil walked by - we started yelling for him.  He looked at us with that "Who, me?" look... he couldn't believe someone was trying to get his autograph.  He signed, of course.

Cool story.

[red321]

3 minutes ago, Dochalo said:

he definitely posted that you posted that.  

I definitely did not notice that he definitely posted that you posted that

[Lou]

6 minutes ago, jonickell25 said:

I definitely saw him post that the Yankees scouts saw multiple Angels crosscheckers at Adams games.

incorrect

[Docwaukee]

1 minute ago, red321 said:

I definitely did not notice that he definitely posted that you posted that

I didn't

[Lou]

1 minute ago, red321 said:

I definitely did not notice that he definitely posted that you posted that

I agree 

[Lou]

1 minute ago, red321 said:

I definitely did not notice that he definitely posted that you posted that

I disagree 

[Docwaukee]

hoping for a little more luck from our 5th rounder.  So far it's been Connor Justus (not doing so hot with the bat)  and Joseph Booker (didn't sign).  

[jonickell25]

5 minutes ago, Lou said:

incorrect

Well somebody definitely posted it damn it lol

[T.G.]

I guess it won't be long now until some of the players that I'll see being drafted will be the grandsons of players I have seen play ball.  It hasn't happened yet... but... I'm sure its coming sooner rather than later.

[Inside Pitch]

6 minutes ago, jonickell25 said:

Well somebody definitely posted it damn it lol

Was still definitely me....

[Docwaukee]

2 minutes ago, Inside Pitch said:

Was still definitely me....

define definite.  

[T.G.]

Chuck wanted me to let you know that he's going to shut the site down for some server maintenance now...

[totdprods]

William English, HS pitcher.

[totdprods]

Just now, totdprods said:

William English, HS pitcher.

and an outfielder. They listed him as both.

[Chuck]

Just now, totdprods said:

William English, HS pitcher.

They Angels wanted him listed as a two-way player. 

CF/SP

[T.G.]

https://www.mlb.com/video/18-draft-william-english/c-2107612883?tid=262722544

 

[Chuck]

William English

HSRHP

Notes:

School: Western International HS, Detroit
Ht: 6-4 | Wt: 190 | B-T: R-R | Commit/Drafted: Tennessee
Scouting Report: English is one of the youngest players in this year’s draft class and he’s a legit 6-foot-4, so there’s a lot of reasons to believe that his best pitching is ahead of him. He has a 90-93 mph fastball that has touched 95 and every now and then he will break off a quality breaking ball, but everything is seen in flashes right now. He’s far from a finished product and would likely need multiple years in the complex leagues if he signed out of high school. A Tennessee signee, English also has potential as an outfielder. He’s a plus runner with power potential.

[totdprods]

6'4", 190 at 17 years old. Sounds like a really nice project prospect.

[Inside Pitch]

4 minutes ago, Dochalo said:

define definite.  

Like 50/50 maybe...

[Chuck]

Just now, totdprods said:

6'4", 190 at 17 years old. Sounds like a really nice project prospect.

The Angels announced him as a two-way player. So he's going to pitch and hit in the minors. 

I love it! 

[T.G.]

Just now, Chuckster70 said:

The Angels announced him as a two-way player. So he's going to pitch and hit in the minors. 

I love it! 

Wow... I thought you were kidding.

[totdprods]

Taylor Blake Ward‏ @TaylorBlakeWard 19s19 seconds ago

MorWilliam English, #Angels fifth round pick, will be "built up to give him a chance to do both pitching and outfield" according to Billy Eppler

[Chuck]

Just now, True Grich said:

Wow... I thought you were kidding.

Yeah, I heard the Angels announcement. Pretty cool. 

Big upside on the mound and the plate/field they were saying. Youngest in the draft class, big body and projectable. 

[T.G.]

2 minutes ago, Chuckster70 said:

The Angels announced him as a two-way player. So he's going to pitch and hit in the minors. 

I love it! 

In before someone suggests that he become the closer.