2022 MLB Draft

GTJon

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Leaves Parada and Wheat stay tuned…..
On Wheat, I read a Cubs-specific article saying they don't expect to sign all 20 draftees, but will probably get at least 18.

Right now, they have only signed 2 of the 11-20 round picks, neither for over 125K. They haven't saved a lot from the first 10 rounds so far and still have to sign their 2 and 4 picks. Probably will be overslot for them.

All that to say, I doubt they will have a lot to give over 125K for a high school pitcher in round 16 but that may be all he's looking for. However, interesting he hasn't signed yet while 2 others in that draft range have signed for that or close to it.
 

GT Bravo

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On Wheat, I read a Cubs-specific article saying they don't expect to sign all 20 draftees, but will probably get at least 18.

Right now, they have only signed 2 of the 11-20 round picks, neither for over 125K. They haven't saved a lot from the first 10 rounds so far and still have to sign their 2 and 4 picks. Probably will be overslot for them.

All that to say, I doubt they will have a lot to give over 125K for a high school pitcher in round 16 but that may be all he's looking for. However, interesting he hasn't signed yet while 2 others in that draft range have signed for that or close to it.
I hope he makes it to campus but understand it is not likely. I also read that he is 19 so would be eligible early if he comes to school.

Excited that Samol and Stanford are on the way, too.

On another note. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.es...ays-signing-arizona-diamondbacks?platform=amp
 

FittedJacket

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Marquis 125k
 

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FittedJacket

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He must really want to get started.
Thought he would take a step forward and be the Friday night starter. This is a loss no doubt but obviously money wasn’t the motivator here. Just my opinion, but i think the desire to “get started” and some developmental regression were also part of the decision making process. Nonetheless he’s a great kid wish him nothing but success.
 

eokerholm

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Sorry if this was posted. Article from May, but D1 just tweeted it after Parada drafted...keeping the trend alive.
Harry Ford was a GT recruit and drafted last year....


Here’s the list of Georgia Tech’s drafted catchers since 1994:

1994: Jason Varitek, 1, Mariners

1996: Tucker Barr, 5, Astros

1999: Eric McQueen, 14, Rockies

2001: Bryan Prince, 10, Reds

2001: Jason Basil, 15, A’s

2002: Tyler Parker, 8, Cardinals

2004: Mike Nickeas, 5, Rangers

2005: Andy Hawranick, 48, Cubs

2007: Matt Wieters, 1, Orioles

2008: Jason Haniger, 19, Pirates

2008: Brandon Miller, 33, Red Sox

2010: Cole Leonida, 6, Nationals

2013: Zane Evans, 4, Royals

2015: A.J. Murray, 14, Twins

2016: Arden Pabst, 12, Pirates

2018: Joey Bart, 1 Giants

2019: Kyle McCann, 4, A’s

2022: Kevin Parada, ???
 
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