Angels select RHP Sam Bachman, Miami (OH), 9th overall

[mmc]

 

[failos]

[PattyD22]

One spot ahead of Kumar Rocker.

[ukyah]

it's either the right pick or minasian will never hear the end of passing on rocker.

[fan_since79]

He's said to have a funky delivery. Schedule his TJS early rather than later.

 

[angelsnationtalk]

Minasian taking a risk skipping on Rocker..... clearly he didn't see our #LoseForRocker push in 2020.

[failos]

Lmao this is such an Angels thing to do

[ScottM]

Dan O'Dowd didn't like the pick so I love it.

For real though, good pick. The Angels have had a lot of luck turning 2 pitch guys into starters (Suarez comes to mind) and if they make a run Bachman could be our secret K-Rod move in September.

[fan_since79]

4 minutes ago, PattyD22 said:

One spot ahead of Kumar Rocker.

The Alfredo Amezaga gambit.

[Jason]

1 minute ago, cals said:

Fatassian will be gone long before this decision costs him his job.

@Angel Oraclecan we get a ruling on this nickname?

[jsnpritchett]

Here's the MLB.com blurb about Bachman:

"Miami (Ohio) has produced 13 big league pitchers (most notably Charlie Leibrandt) as well as Bill Doran, Adam Eaton and Tim Naehring via the Draft, but it's Bachman who should become its first-ever first-round pick. An immediate starter as a freshman in 2019, he kicked his stuff up a notch in the Grand Park Summer League after the coronavirus shutdown and then again during fall practice. Some scouts have given top-of-the-scale grades to both his fastball and spring, when he ranked second in NCAA Division I in WHIP (0.77) and fourth in hits per nine innings (4.4). 

After working at 91-94 mph for much of his first two college seasons, Bachman now sits at 94-97 and hits 101 with plenty of armside run and sink. His slider also has gained more power, operating in the mid-80s with nastier bite and destroys left-handers and right-handers alike. His deceptive, heavy changeup in the mid-80s gives him at least a solid third offering. 

Bachman averaged 4.1 walks per nine innings during his first two college seasons but is providing more consistent strikes after improving his conditioning and athleticism during his layoff. He does come with some reliever risk because he's 6-foot-1 with a short arm action and a low three-quarters arm slot, and he did miss two early-season starts with a tired arm. He's strong and competitive, however, and should remain a starter if his upgraded control and command are for real."

Scouting Grades/Report (20-80 grading scale)

• Fastball
  70
• Slider
  65
• Changeup
  55
• Control
  50
• Overall

[Angel Oracle]

2 minutes ago, Jason said:

@Angel Oraclecan we get a ruling on this nickname?

I’ll allow it.

Another consideration is BBM:

Bat Boy Minasian 

Edited July 12, 2021 by Angel Oracle

[HaloMilliVanilli]

Maybe folks were scared off by the velocity issues Rocker was reported to be having.  Maybe the Angels liked both.  Maybe they'll both have good careers or both flame out with injuries.  F*ck if I know.

[Erstad Grit]

He sure looked excited to come here....

 

[Angel Oracle]

1 minute ago, Erstad Grit said:

He sure looked excited to come here....

 

Is he asleep?

[jsnpritchett]

Just now, Erstad Grit said:

He sure looked excited to come here....

 

[Angel Oracle]

If he becomes an elite closer for several years, that’s fine.

Just don’t know if that delivery and stature plus two out pitches play up as at least a mid-rotation starter.

[CanadianHalo]

2 minutes ago, Angel Oracle said:

Is he asleep?

Even he didn’t think he needed to be awake for the first 10 picks

[Vlad27Trout27]

Dudes wasn't even ranked in the top 10 by many.

high Injury Risk and Reliever Risk.

Just Wow! You had Rocker and Madden still there. Both much safer pitching prospects. 

[Vlad27Trout27]

Just now, Angel Oracle said:

If he becomes an elite closer for several years, that’s fine.

Just don’t know if that delivery and stature plus two out pitches play up as at least a mid-rotation starter.

You dont waste a top 10 pick on a closer! he's more of mid to late first round pick

 

[Stradling]

1 minute ago, Vlad27Trout27 said:

Dudes wasn't even ranked in the top 10 by many.

high Injury Risk and Reliever Risk.

Just Wow! You had Rocker and Madden still there. Both much safer pitching prospects. 

He was ranked 14th.  

[Angel Oracle]

Just now, Vlad27Trout27 said:

You dont waste a top 10 pick on a closer! he's more of mid to late first round pick

 

Well, #9 isn’t so far removed from mid-round.

Believe me, I would have rather had Madden, who more projects as a starter long term.

[UndertheHalo]

It sounds like they chased stuff.  Hopefully it works out.  What else can you say.  I think it’s hard for most fans to have a really strong opinion on this.  Maybe a handful of guys on AW actually have good insight into this.  Most don’t. 

[failos]

3 minutes ago, Erstad Grit said:

He sure looked excited to come here....

 

[TheLordofOuts]

There’s talk of him skipping the minors and going straight to the big club. I mean, why not?