The Official 2018 Amateur Draft Thread

[Docwaukee]

3 minutes ago, totdprods said:

I know drafts have little bearing on the shape of the big-league club, but drafting these senior relievers with big K/9s makes me think Eppler will continue to build a pen either from within or through frugal, low-cost acquisitions.

There's just not much of anything to suggest he's going to spend big on Kimbrel in FA or trade anyone of significant value for Kelvin Herrera.

the last two picks were as much about saving slot money.  I bet they sign for very little.  

[T.G.]

Twins draft a pitcher with the last name Winder... perfect.  Winder with the wind up...

[jsnpritchett]

2 minutes ago, True Grich said:

Twins draft a pitcher with the last name Winder... perfect.  Winder with the wind up...

...and the Astros draft Cesar Salazar...Cesar Salad-zar...

[ten ocho recon scout]

So for those in the know, how have we done so far? Everyone feeling good about we got? No WTF picks this time? I know the first round guy is debateable, with who was available, but I think thats the case no matter who you take.

[Angel Oracle]

3 minutes ago, True Grich said:

Twins draft a pitcher with the last name Winder... perfect.  Winder with the wind up...

Any relation to Sammy?  (former NFL RB from many years back) 

[Angel Oracle]

2 minutes ago, jsnpritchett said:

...and the Astros draft Cesar Salazar...Cesar Salad-zar...

Drat, if only the Halos had signed him.    Cesar TossedSalad-zar 

[T.G.]

Just now, Angel Oracle said:

Any relation to Sammy?  (former NFL RB from many years back) 

Crap... I remember that guy... I'm old.

[eaterfan]

14 minutes ago, Angel Oracle said:

Good point, it's Georgia where they seemed to fizzle out more.

Marsh was drafted out of Georgia. Isn't Figgins from Georgia (not drafted by the Angels).

[jsnpritchett]

2 minutes ago, Angel Oracle said:

Any relation to Sammy?  (former NFL RB from many years back) 

Yes.  Sammy is his daughter.

[T.G.]

1 minute ago, eaterfan said:

Marsh was drafted out of Georgia. Isn't Figgins from Georgia (not drafted by the Angels).

Figgins also from Florida.

[Angel Oracle]

3 minutes ago, True Grich said:

Crap... I remember that guy... I'm old.

Me too

[jsnpritchett]

Just now, Angel Oracle said:

Marsh is.   Figgins was from Florida (close).

Figgins was born in GA, went to high school in FL.

[UndertheHalo]

14 minutes ago, ten ocho recon scout said:

So for those in the know, how have we done so far? Everyone feeling good about we got? No WTF picks this time? I know the first round guy is debateable, with who was available, but I think thats the case no matter who you take.

I’d also be interested in overall impressions. 

[Docwaukee]

best name of the draft so far.  Jax Biggers 

[jsnpritchett]

Texas just drafted a guy named Jax Biggers.  Sounds like a Star Wars character.

[jsnpritchett]

Just now, Dochalo said:

best name of the draft so far.  Jax Biggers 

Ha ha.  Beat me to it by seconds.

[Docwaukee]

1 minute ago, jsnpritchett said:

Texas just drafted a guy named Jax Biggers.  Sounds like a Star Wars character.

or a porn star.  

Star wars porn maybe?

[jsnpritchett]

Angels pick Tyler Smith, senior reliever from Canisius.  Tons of Ks and BBs.

[jsnpritchett]

Maybe the Angels are going to draft someone who's fallen dramatically in the 10th round or something, and try to sign the guys from 3-9 for cheap to leave some room for a bigger bonus?  Or maybe they're just going with a very safe, low-downside draft...Not sure which.

[Lou]

26 minutes ago, ten ocho recon scout said:

So for those in the know, how have we done so far? Everyone feeling good about we got? No WTF picks this time? I know the first round guy is debateable, with who was available, but I think thats the case no matter who you take.

it would be nice if there was an updated list of our draft picks after each selection for those that have other responsibilities 

[jsnpritchett]

Just now, Lou said:

it would be nice if there was an updated list of our draft picks after each selection for those that have other responsibilities 

https://www.mlb.com/draft/tracker/angels

[Docwaukee]

6 minutes ago, jsnpritchett said:

Maybe the Angels are going to draft someone who's fallen dramatically in the 10th round or something, and try to sign the guys from 3-9 for cheap to leave some room for a bigger bonus?  Or maybe they're just going with a very safe, low-downside draft...Not sure which.

they've done this with picks 7-10 the last two years.  

in 2016 it was Zimmerman, Montgomery, Barash and Vinson

in 2017 it was Denny Brady, Connor Riley, Brett Hanewich and Daniel Procopio.  

It's to keep their money available for the first 6 picks.   

They'll draft a high upside guy in the 11th-15th again.  

actually make that 6-10 last year as Jonah Todd was low ceiling as well.  

[Lou]

10 minutes ago, jsnpritchett said:

Angels pick Tyler Smith, senior reliever from Canisius.  Tons of Ks and BBs.

you can never have too many Golden Griffins in the system 

[Docwaukee]

as an aside, Procopio was great in relief at Orem last year with a 2.49 era (really good for that league) and 32k in 21.2ip.  This year at A+ IE, he went 20ip, 11h, 5er, 12bb, and 33k for a 2.25 era.  All in relief.  He got shelled in his 3rd AA outing after getting moved up where he gave up 4 earned (yesterday).  

Hanewich has pitched decently for Burlington as well.  3.76 era with 23k in 26.1ip.  Lots of bb though at 5.1 per 9.  

[T.G.]

5 minutes ago, Lou said:

you can never have too many Golden Griffins in the system 

Anything that has wings is a good thing.