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MLB Draft Recap: 1st Round Analysis (Part 2)

MLB Draft Recap: 1st Round Analysis (Part 2)

Posted by | Jun 11, 2020 | , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 0 |

Reading Time: 5 minutesClick here for picks 1 – 14. In collaboration with Scott Sandulli 15. Philadelphia Phillies – Mick Abel, RHP, Jesuit HS (Oregon) Grade: A Player Comp: Jack Flaherty Analysis: Abel’s live arm ranks him as the 11th best draft prospect, according to MLB.com. His fastball and curveball combination is among the elite in this class. Abel also features an impactful changeup. The Oregon highschool prep has a similar windup as Nationals ace Stephen Strasburg. There is plenty to be excited about in the near future for Abel. Philadelphia recieves great value at this selection with Abel. 16. Chicago...

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MLB Draft Recap: 1st Round Analysis (Part 1)

MLB Draft Recap: 1st Round Analysis (Part 1)

Posted by | Jun 11, 2020 | , , | 0 |

Reading Time: 8 minutesClick here for picks 15 – 28. In collaboration with Jasper Abrahams Detroit Tigers – Spencer Torkelson, 3B, Arizona State Grade: A+ Player Comparison: Paul Goldschmidt Analysis: The obvious pick. The Tigers are in desperate need of anything to turn the franchise around and the beautiful swing of Spencer Torkelson is certainly a step in the right direction. Tork’s god-like bat infuses a Tigers system that is starved of power and being 20 already, he should be on the fast track to Detroit and improve an awful Tigers lineup. Arguably the best swing in the draft...

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The Debate Between Torkelson and Martin: What Detroit Needs

The Debate Between Torkelson and Martin: What Detroit Needs

Posted by | Jun 9, 2020 | , , | 0 |

Reading Time: 2 minutesWhile the MLB is failing to get a season together, the league has gifted fans with a shortened draft. The draft will consist of 5 rounds, rather that the usual 40 due to shortened high school and college seasons. The Detroit Tigers hold the number one overall pick and most mock drafts projected them to take Arizona State first baseman Spencer Torkelson. Although, other may seem to think Detroit could take Vanderbilt shortstop Austin Martin. Here’s Why. A week ago, it almost seemed certain that Torkelson would be the favored pick. But as more draft writers begin...

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Full MLB First Round Mock Draft: Top 10 Analysis

Full MLB First Round Mock Draft: Top 10 Analysis

Posted by | May 28, 2020 | , , | 0 |

Reading Time: 4 minutesThis years MLB Draft will be like no other before. A multitude of changes have been implemented due to the shortened and canceled high school and college baseball seasons. Commissioner Rob Manfred stated that the upcoming MLB Draft would be shortened from the original 40 rounds to a now 5 rounds. This change comes for the better and the worse. Team scouts will have an easier time finding and selecting players. But on the flip side, thousands of projected late round draft picks will most likely not hear their name called on June 10 and 11....

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MLB Draft Shortened To 5 Rounds: What it Really Means

MLB Draft Shortened To 5 Rounds: What it Really Means

Posted by | May 9, 2020 | , | 0 |

Reading Time: 2 minutesYesterday, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported that the 2020 MLB Draft will be shortened from 40 to 5 rounds. This decision comes into fruition as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic that is taking the sports world by storm. The draft news is a joint agreement between the MLB Players Association and Commissioner Rob Manfred. Many baseball fans thought that the draft would get postponed until at least July 30th, however, this won’t be the case as the draft will now take place on June 10-11. This year’s draft was scheduled to take place in Omaha, Nebraska...

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