Any juniors expected to be drafted early enough to leave?

Don't forget Newman. Freeman will be back. Poche and Fraley are gone. Kramer too. Deichmann will be interesting. Reynolds is another possibility. Riley Smith isn't a lock to stay either.

I do. Discussing it now in another thread and of course people think I'm crazy. But you have to look at it from his perspective. He wants to play at the next level. He's proven he can hit (fewest Ks on team; most doubles; highest SEC average; high RISP average). He's always had an above average defense. He'll have leverage as a junior. Nothing he can really do next year to improve his stock and he'll only make less money with no leverage although he would likely be drafted higher.

I totally agree on the leverage aspect. That's why I think he does leave. I just wish he'd stay, selfishly. I do think Dawson will be solid once he gains experience.

Bugg will be drafted before Reynolds (if either is drafted) and Robertson isn't going pro this year. He's a above average defender at second base with below average hitting and well below average power. If anyone tries to argue that a pro team will see him as a average/ above average hitter then they are an idiot.

I know this is not what most people think, but I honestly think Poche will be back. I think we will lose at least one from our bullpen. Maybe two. (Newman and Bugg). I also think we will get hit with a couple transfers (maybe Dawson). Other than that, I think Fraley is gone.

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If anyone tries to argue that a pro team will see him as a average/ above average hitter then they are an idiot.

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How many players in the SEC are hitting 0.360 or better in conference? I'll give you a hint. The number is less than 10.

The commentators made a good point today about him. Do you want to get a early start on a your minor league career by signing as a low draft pick, or play SS for LSU on an absolutely loaded team. We could have the best lineup in the country even after losing fraley. Add that with our rotation who is bringing back Lange, Latz, Gilbert and potentially adding some stud freshman we will easily be the World Series favorites starting out. Krob is smart enough to see that and it's not like he has to start making money now or his family will starve.

On a 20-80 scale he will probably grade out as a 40-45 hitter. The top 2 projected college hitters in this years draft grade out as a 55 which is average. Krob is not that kind of a hitter.

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40-45 hitter.

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This is the definition of an average hitter... so did you just call yourself an idiot?

Thought we were using Adam's scale for a minute there...