2022 MLB Draft

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[GTNavyNuke]

Correlation to success? Without looking... I'm willing to bet GaTech has a significant imbalance between position players & pitchers drafted.

Yup, but not as much as the MLB draft. How about that for an answer?

2021 MLB draft 20 rounds (no undrafted included) had 59% of the positions being pitcher. I also added average per position since I was interested. SS was really high since that seems to be where HS non-pitching studs are assigned.

GT has had 44% of their players drafted from the first (Jimmie Carroll!) in 1965 to 2021. Comparing the two (59% to 44%) implicitly assumes that the distribution for MLB has remained the same as 2021 over the years which isn't right. But close enough for what y'all pay.

Oh yeah, here's the stats for our three drafted in 2021.

 

[FredJacket]

Yup, but not as much as the MLB draft. How about that for an answer?

2021 MLB draft 20 rounds (no undrafted included) had 59% of the positions being pitcher. I also added average per position since I was interested. SS was really high since that seems to be where HS non-pitching studs are assigned.
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GT has had 44% of their players drafted from the first (Jimmie Carroll!) in 1965 to 2021. Comparing the two (59% to 44%) implicitly assumes that the distribution for MLB has remained the same as 2021 over the years which isn't right. But close enough for what y'all pay.
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Oh yeah, here's the stats for our three drafted in 2021.
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Interesting... how hard would it be to do the CDH era? I just don't recall that many pitchers in more recent years. 2 out of 5 seems high to me.

I'll double what I've been paying.

 

[GTNavyNuke]

Double up. Under Hall (94) it's been 46%. Not just quantity but also quality. Here are the pitchers drafted under Hall. Buck Farmer has the best career so far. Maybe X will do really well too, buts it's way too soon and the road very difficult for pitchers.

I think the current set of pitchers we have will be the best we have had if we were to look back in 10 years. How's that for gold colored glasses?

Year	Player Name	MLB Years
2021​	Brant Hurter	(blank)
2019​	Amos Willingham	(blank)
	Connor Thomas	(blank)
	Xzavion Curry	(blank)
2017​	Zac Ryan	(blank)
2016​	Brandon Gold	(blank)
	Matthew Gorst	(blank)
2014​	Dusty Isaacs	(blank)
	Josh Heddinger	(blank)
	Matthew Grimes	(blank)
	Sam Clay	2021-2021
2013​	Buck Farmer	2014-2021
	Matthew Grimes	(blank)
2012​	Buck Farmer	2014-2021
	Luke Bard	2018-2020
2011​	Jake Esch	2016-2017
	Jed Bradley	2016-2016
	Kevin Jacob	(blank)
	Mark Pope	(blank)
2010​	Andrew Robinson	(blank)
	Brandon Cumpton	2013-2018
	Deck McGuire	2017-2018
	Kevin Jacob	(blank)
2009​	Zach Von Tersch	(blank)
2008​	Brad Rulon	(blank)
	Chris Hicks	(blank)
	David Duncan	(blank)
	Eddie Burns	(blank)
2007​	David Duncan	(blank)
	Eddie Burns	(blank)
	Jared Hyatt	(blank)
	Ryan Turner	(blank)
	Tim Ladd	(blank)
2006​	Blake Wood	2010-2018
	John Goodman	(blank)
	Lee Hyde	(blank)
	Tim Gustafson	(blank)
2005​	Jason Neighborgall	(blank)
2004​	Aaron Walker	(blank)
	Andrew Kown	(blank)
	Brian Burks	(blank)
	Micah Owings	2007-2012
	Nick Wagner	(blank)
2003​	Chris Goodman	(blank)
	Jeff Watchko	(blank)
	Kyle Bakker	(blank)
2002​	Chris Goodman	(blank)
	Jeff Watchko	(blank)
2001​	Brian Sager	(blank)
	Kevin Cameron	2007-2009
	Rhett Parrott	(blank)
	Steve Kelly	(blank)
2000​	Cory Vance	2002-2003
1999​	Chuck Crowder	(blank)
	Simon Young	(blank)
1998​	Chuck Crowder	(blank)
	Jase Wrigley	(blank)
	LJ Yankosky	(blank)
	Scott Prather	(blank)
1997​	Dave Elder	2002-2003
	Kris Wilson	2000-2006
	Richard Thieme	(blank)
1996​	Geoff Duncan	(blank)
	LJ Yankosky	(blank)
1995​	Matt Saier	(blank)
1994​	Al Gogolin	(blank)
	Brad Rigby	1997-2000
	Buck Hall	(blank)

 

[FredJacket]

You are Da Man!!... @GTNavyNuke

 

[GTNavyNuke]

Well, this part of the draft happened a few days ago. Never followed it before but the names sound like the roster of a TdF cycling team. Are these covered under the MLB labor agreement? I'd think so.

Interesting discussion of high picks that didn't make it; but nothing is guaranteed in baseball except for no crying. Top picks not making it have to happen for the unknowns to surprise everyone.

2021 Minor League Rule 5 Draft Results

Although the Major League portion of the 2021 Rule 5 Draft was postponed indefinitely due to the ongoing MLB lockout, …

www.mlbtraderumors.com

Thanks to @Buzzbomb for posting on the 2022 ATL thread.

 

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Parada #15
Tres G #84
Z Maxwell #94

 

[eokerholm]

WTG! Tres and Maxwell doubled their slot values from before!

Beesball posted Parada's write up

 

[eokerholm]

MLB Draft Prospect 2022.... Parada. Rank 23
Same Link as Nuke's Draft article... just scroll down.

 

[GTNavyNuke]

MLB Draft Prospect 2022.... Parada. Rank 23
Same Link as Nuke's Draft article... just scroll down.

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Where Parada goes will be based on his defense. I *think* that Kevin is real good at blocking the plate. But hasn't been as good at throwing out runners. How much that is him and how much is the pitcher I can't say. But the steal rate is pretty high against us is my memory from when I looked at this last year.

Regardless, he'll go this year for $Ms. And deservedly so.

What I posted elsewhere which is really 2022 draft:

Remember when I said the draft was really important to next year's class and roster? Even more so now.

Looks like the MLB negotiations are looking at reducing the size of the minors and permanently reducing the draft t to 20 rounds. Who knows when the lockout is going to be ended and where the numbers are going to be.

MLB lockout: League requests ability to eliminate hundreds of minor-league roster spots, per report​

This was reportedly part of MLB's latest proposal in CBA negotiations
www.cbssports.com

 

[eokerholm]

not directly draft-related, but at least the season is happening, in full.

Unlocked: MLB, players strike labor deal that will enable full 2022 baseball season

There will be a baseball season, and a full, 162-game one at that.

sports.yahoo.com

 

[GTNavyNuke]

not directly draft-related, but at least the season is happening, in full.

Unlocked: MLB, players strike labor deal that will enable full 2022 baseball season

There will be a baseball season, and a full, 162-game one at that.

sports.yahoo.com

I also think its an important draft issue. No MLB baseball would have meant no draft.

Guess from D1 and major league scouts is 20 rounds. More than enough rounds for the high dollar offers.

I don't see 9-10 of our guys getting drafted given the extremely high backlog and competition, but we'll see. It will depend on how they play this year.

 

[GTNavyNuke]

Update from D1 Baseball after watching the GT/VT series. https://d1baseball.com/prospects/the-scouting-trail-week-four-hokies-yellow-jackets-more/

• Parada - #13 originally could make it up to top 5 picks.
• Maxwell - #106 originally. They were nice but compared him to a 9th rounder. Also pointed out that he was so inconsistent and had such a high walk rate that he wasn't effective. Said he was a reliever. I agree of course, but only if it's not a high importance relief. Throw strikes consistently that are hard to hit and I'll change my opinion.
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• Tres - #142 originally. Smooth and lots of praise. Mid- second day of draft so he is moving up.
• Chandler top 10 round prospect. Duh. Good hitting, elite speed, smooth defense. Does it all.
• Jenk - great hitting. Siad not a natural first baseman but I disagree. He's damn good there.
• Huff - good but not as good as week 3.
• Cody & Dawson Brown - not eligible this year of course but got kudos.

 

[FredJacket]

 

[GTNavyNuke]

Anyone know the past year actual percentages? I've done analysis and seen a bunch of times and think the percentage of 4 year college has gone up. There should be articles on this when we get closer to draft time.

COVID should increase 2yr and 4 yr even more with reduced draft.

Still, 1/3 of the top talent doesn't make it to the college game. Not good or bad, IIWII. College is and should not be for all.

 

[GTNavyNuke]

Didn't know where to put this. Article about more injuries this year and draft implications.

Pitching Injuries, Setbacks Taking Toll On Teams, MLB Draft • D1Baseball

Florida's Hunter Barco is the 10th arm projected to be a top three-round pick to be out an extended period of time. Why is the frequency so high?

d1baseball.com

But the point I wanted to bring out is the idea that there are more pitcher injuries due to higher velo and spin. It may be confirmation bias on my part, but its all the more reason to keep pitch count down and rotate pitchers more till we get to post season.

I have lots of thoughts about the draft, but that's later.

 

[GTNavyNuke]

Here's who I have as draft eligible this year, any corrections would be appreciated. Far right column has Baseball Cube data. But a player may have played and then got a medical redshirt.

 

[eokerholm]

up to #3 in PG's Draft
Told ya he was making $Lot Money!!



Teams are different but slot values probably the same as last year. Good for him!

Here are '21 Draft bonus pools, pick values

The Pirates are positioned better than any club in the 2021 Draft, owning the No. 1 overall pick as well as the largest bonus pool. The top choice comes with an assigned value of $8,415,300 for the third consecutive year, after the MLBPA agreed to allow MLB to freeze the

www.mlb.com

 

[eokerholm]

D1 Mid Season Top 150 (4/13/2022)

2022 MLB Draft: Midseason Top 150 Prospects • D1Baseball

We're right around the midseason mark of the season, and with that, here's our updated College Top 150 Prospects list.

d1baseball.com

3 Kevin
88 Tres
102 Maxwell
107 Compton
128 Chandler

Big jumps for some from Feb's List of top 250

2022 College Top 250 Draft Prospects • D1Baseball

LSU's Jacob Berry and Cal Poly's Brooks Lee headline our inside look at the Top 250 Prospects in the 2022 MLB Draft class.

d1baseball.com

 

[THWG]

D1 Mid Season Top 150 (4/13/2022)

2022 MLB Draft: Midseason Top 150 Prospects • D1Baseball

We're right around the midseason mark of the season, and with that, here's our updated College Top 150 Prospects list.

d1baseball.com

3 Kevin
88 Tres
102 Maxwell
107 Compton
128 Chandler

Big jumps for some from Feb's List of top 250

2022 College Top 250 Draft Prospects • D1Baseball

LSU's Jacob Berry and Cal Poly's Brooks Lee headline our inside look at the Top 250 Prospects in the 2022 MLB Draft class.

d1baseball.com

It's interesting that Jenkins isn't on there.