The Official 2018 Amateur Draft Thread

[Vlad27Trout27]

Really like the Campell pick.  Wonder if he signs or goes back to college.

[BackUpTheTruck]

25th: RHP Dazon Cole. College: Central Michigan

[Docwaukee]

12 minutes ago, Vlad27Trout27 said:

Really like the Campell pick.  Wonder if he signs or goes back to college.

can't imagine we'd have a chance to sign him.  but a little odd to go unsignables this early.  

[Stax]

• RHP Isaiah Campbell, Arkansas (BA-73, MLB.com-109)

Elbow soreness limited Campbell to just one appearance as a sophomore, but he returned strong this spring and showed flashes while posting a 4.01 ERA with 60 strikeouts in 58 innings. MLB.com noted that he has "better pure stuff" than college teammate Blaine Knight—a third-round pick by the Baltimore Orioles. After redshirting in 2017, he could opt to return.

http://www.arkansasrazorbacks.com/roster/isaiah-campbell/

[BackUpTheTruck]

Dazon Cole's stats aren't the greatest, but he has great mechanics.

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The Rangers just drafted Lebron

[Second Base]

The way the current system works, the 11th round pick is pretty much your best draft picks outside of the 4th round.  The team is much more free on what they can offer as a signing bonus, and many end up being compensated on par with a 4th or 5th round pick.  So the fact that the Angels drafted this kid is significant.  I'll offer my brief scouting report below the video. 

https://2080baseball.com/draft-prospect-video/connor-van-scoyoc/

Great frame, fastball sits 90-92.  great extension and for the most part, throws downhill and really take advantage of the height God gave him.  Definite room to grow, could end up adding velo. Fastball has natural tailing action in on a RHB.  Hides the ball well, but struggles staying on top of it.  He rushes his delivery for a fastball, as if his body is amping itself up for the necessary explosion.  Needs to fix that otherwise it'll be something batters can key on. 

Love the arm speed on the change up and his command of the pitch.  Potential "plus offering". 

His curve is inconsistent at best.  It flashes "plus" because of the sheer amount of break it has, but he doesn't really know when to release the pitch or exactly how much spin to put on it.  Thus, he can't throw it for a strike with any normality and if that's what it is, it isn't even game ready yet. 

Slightly slower to the plate out of the stretch, but love the fluid mechanics. 

There's a ton to work with here.  The Angels coaches will likely work on slowing down his wind up.  He already has excellent balance though.  Slowing down his wind up should keep hitters guessing as to pitch selection, but don't be surprised if he gets hit hard in Rookie Ball.  The curve needs a lot of work.  But if he's coachable, and successfully irons some of these little things out and continues to fill out and mature, the Angels could eventually have themselves a starter that throws 94-95 with a plus breaking ball and plus change up.  No way to accurately guess which way his career will go, but I feel the potential is there to be a solid #2/3 starter. 

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26th: Darrien Williams RHP, Prairie View A&M

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27th: Jacob Voss, Creighton U, RHP. 6'9" 255 lbs

[greginpsca]

Just now, BackUpTheTruck said:

27th: Jacob Voss Creighton U RHP. 6'9" 255 lbs

That's a big boy.

 

[greginpsca]

21 pitchers, 2 ss, 4 of'ers  so far.

[Inside Pitch]

1 hour ago, Dave Saltzer said:

Just noticing that, and thinking at some point that they are going to start needing to draft some specific positions, such as catcher, just to round out the teams. 

Currently in the organization...   https://247sports.com/mlb/angels/Article/2018-Angels-Organization-Roster-111313171

CATCHERS	B/T	HT	WT	DOB	AFFILIATE
Apolinar, Samy	L/R	5'11	235	12/1/97	fRK - DSL
Arcia, Francisco	L/R	5'11	195	9/14/89	AA - Mobile
Barash, Michael	R/R	6'1	190	10/12/94	AA - Mobile
Bisay, Edwin	S/R	5'11	165	3/8/00	fRK - DSL
Briceno, Jose	R/R	6'1	205	9/19/92	MLB - Los Angeles
Fitzsimons, Connor	R/R	5'10	190	9/29/94
Flores, Jeans	R/R	5'11	165	3/20/98
Gonzalez, Andres	R/R	5'10	170	9/8/00
Graterol, Juan	R/R	6'1	205	2/14/89	AAA - Salt Lake
Kruger, Jack	R/R	6'1	185	10/26/94	A+ - Inland Empire
Leon, Julian	R/R	5'11	210	1/24/96	AA - Mobile
Maldonado, Martin	R/R	6'0	230	8/16/86	MLB - Los Angeles
Marcano, Marlon	R/R	5'10	180	9/14/99	fRK - DSL
Mendoza, Willian	R/R	5'11	175	12/1/97
Molina, Angel	R/R	6'0	175	8/20/97
Navarro, Franklin	S/R	5'9	181	10/17/94	A+ - Inland Empire
Nunez, Geison	R/R	6'1	200	7/30/00	fRK - DSL
Olmeda, Alexis	R/R	6'0	225	4/5/94
Pina, Keinner	R/R	5'10	165	2/12/97	A - Burlington
Rivera, Rene	R/R	5'10	215	7/31/83	MLB - Los Angeles*
Roper, Erven	L/R	6'0	205	2/28/95
Sanchez, Jeyson	R/R	5'10	174	7/4/94	A - Burlington
Sanjur, Mario	R/R	5'7	174	12/23/95
Wass, Wade	R/R	6'0	215	9/23/91	AAA - Salt Lake
Wenson, Harrison	R/R	6'3	235	4/21/95	A - Burlington

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28th: Mitch Spires, SS, Winthrop U

[Angel Oracle]

13 minutes ago, BackUpTheTruck said:

27th: Jacob Voss, Creighton U, RHP. 6'9" 255 lbs

The Halos have their defensive end.

[T.G.]

[Inside Pitch]

William English is signing... 

 https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/2018/06/06/detroit-westerns-william-english-forgo-college-career/676478002/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

Tuesday afternoon, Holmes' son — William English — was drafted as a pitcher by the Los Angeles Angels with the No. 151 overall pick in the 2018 MLB draft. He told the Free Press on Wednesday he will forgo his college career at Tennessee, sign with the Angels and pursue his dream of playing in the major leagues. 

[BackUpTheTruck]

2 minutes ago, Inside Pitch said:

William English is signing... 

 https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/2018/06/06/detroit-westerns-william-english-forgo-college-career/676478002/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

Tuesday afternoon, Holmes' son — William English — was drafted as a pitcher by the Los Angeles Angels with the No. 151 overall pick in the 2018 MLB draft. He told the Free Press on Wednesday he will forgo his college career at Tennessee, sign with the Angels and pursue his dream of playing in the major leagues. 

Excellent

[Inside Pitch]

If Social media means anything --  Jeremiah Jackson has updated his Twitter bio...

Jeremiah Jackson

@datdudejackson2

•player in Angels organization •under-armor all-American •perfect game all-American insta: jeremiahjackson_2

[BackUpTheTruck]

Honeyman and Mompierre go in the 29th round

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29th: Seth Caldwell, high school, RHP

[Docwaukee]

Mitch Spires has good hitting stats.  

[jordan]

3 hours ago, True Grich said:

Who knew North Carolina would be the pipeline to the Angels?

My wife, who is from NC, is not much of a baseball fan. But I've been able to tell her how the Angels are picking up a bunch of guys from NC, including the Angels' #1 pick.  She said NC is more than just basketball. 

Edited June 6, 2018 by jordan

[Chuck]

10 minutes ago, Dochalo said:

Mitch Spires has good hitting stats.  

 

HOME RUN!

Mitch Spires with a solo shot and brings @WinthropBasebal within 3. Eagles still threatening here in the 6th!#BigSouthBase️ pic.twitter.com/anb2VZU4pN

— Big South Game Day (@BigSouthGameDay) May 23, 2018

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30th: Connor Higgins, Arizona State, LHP

[Chuck]

Dazon Cole is a guy who was a two way player in school, very good athlete. Undersized but think putting him on the mound is the right call

— jeff ellis (@jeffMLBdraft) June 6, 2018

.@CMUBaseball RHP Dazon Cole in out of bullpen to extinguish threat; FB sat 94-96, used hard SL up to 86 to miss bats. #FireUpChips pic.twitter.com/CwZeWJzRSj

— Jheremy Brown (@JBrownPG) August 9, 2017

RHP Dazon Cole up to 95 for Central Michigan with late life up in the zone. Athletic. Fast arm. @DSeifertD1PBR @prepbaseball @d1baseball pic.twitter.com/K4RnI69OuZ

— Jordon Banfield (@JCBanfield) February 24, 2018