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Posted on 6/17/24 at 7:36 am to Tigah14
Just some macro draft thoughts from one of Baseball America's draft podcasts:
- There aren't 30 first round talents in this draft class.
- This is the weakest HS class they've seen since they began polling MLB scouting directors.
- College hitting is seen as the strength of the class, but there is no one in this draft that would have been a top 5 pick in last year's draft.
I heard Keith Law on Rates & Barrels, he basically said scouts and front office people are so tired of this class they just want to move on to the next one where there will be some talent to look at.
My own thoughts: This is why Konnor Griffin and Cam Caminiti reclassified. They're two of the top 5 HS talents in the class and they weren't even originally in the class. I don't know what Schmidt's number is, but the $3MM range has been thrown around. Based on where he's starting to be reported to go, it's possible he doesn't get the offer he's looking for. HS RHPs are the most volatile draft population, and it's already a down year for HS pitching.
We may see the fewest HS players drafted since the advent of the 20 round draft, but it's not as much a continuation of the trend as it is a down HS class.
- There aren't 30 first round talents in this draft class.
- This is the weakest HS class they've seen since they began polling MLB scouting directors.
- College hitting is seen as the strength of the class, but there is no one in this draft that would have been a top 5 pick in last year's draft.
I heard Keith Law on Rates & Barrels, he basically said scouts and front office people are so tired of this class they just want to move on to the next one where there will be some talent to look at.
My own thoughts: This is why Konnor Griffin and Cam Caminiti reclassified. They're two of the top 5 HS talents in the class and they weren't even originally in the class. I don't know what Schmidt's number is, but the $3MM range has been thrown around. Based on where he's starting to be reported to go, it's possible he doesn't get the offer he's looking for. HS RHPs are the most volatile draft population, and it's already a down year for HS pitching.
We may see the fewest HS players drafted since the advent of the 20 round draft, but it's not as much a continuation of the trend as it is a down HS class.
Posted on 6/17/24 at 8:04 am to ProjectP2294
quote:
- College hitting is seen as the strength of the class, but there is no one in this draft that would have been a top 5 pick in last year's draft.
They might not be completely wrong, but Condon, Bazzana and Caglione had incredible seasons. They would’ve all been in the mix for the top 5 last year imo.
Posted on 6/17/24 at 8:48 am to Tigerfan14
Cags for sure, although last years top 4 were pretty set in stone
Posted on 6/17/24 at 8:52 am to talmaniandevil_25
That benefits Jared jones and herring
Those fringe college guys that should get more with high school pool this bad
Those fringe college guys that should get more with high school pool this bad
Posted on 6/17/24 at 9:11 am to Lester Earl
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I mean put his name in twitter. You can see his many talents on display.
like i said I haven’t dug into it.
I also think it was dumb of my to say “he never” developed elite power. like the book is done on that. He’s all go what 18?
Posted on 6/17/24 at 9:18 am to Tigah14
So was there a new commit yesterday we’re waiting to hear on? TIA.
Posted on 6/17/24 at 9:20 am to LsuTool
No. Potentially a current recruit may announce pulling name out of draft. Just speculation at this point.
Posted on 6/17/24 at 9:25 am to ProjectP2294
Great post and thoughts 
Posted on 6/17/24 at 9:27 am to ProjectP2294
This may be the weakest overall draft i’ve seen since I started paying attention to it. Outside of the top 10-15 college guys, there isn’t much to like
Posted on 6/17/24 at 10:58 am to Tigah14
Patiently awaiting this announcement you promised
Posted on 6/17/24 at 11:17 am to talmaniandevil_25
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Patiently awaiting this announcement you promised
I'm not saying he is definitely full of it, but the guy made that account 2 days ago and all of his posts have been in this thread.
Posted on 6/17/24 at 11:17 am to talmaniandevil_25
He said he is posting it on his socials at 2 pm central. Wish he would have done it this morning so we could wake up to good news…
Posted on 6/17/24 at 11:20 am to Tigah14
Agreed nothing is better than putting off the first hour of work bc of recruiting news
Posted on 6/17/24 at 11:24 am to talmaniandevil_25
If someone starts hinting at Root or Kilen then i’ll take the whole day off lol
Posted on 6/17/24 at 11:55 am to Tigah14
New name to monitor:
RHP Jacob Pruitt, Indiana state
Sophomore: 3.02 ERA, 13 G, 0 GS, 41.2 IP, 36 H, 23 BB, 57K, 1.416 WHIP
RHP Jacob Pruitt, Indiana state
Sophomore: 3.02 ERA, 13 G, 0 GS, 41.2 IP, 36 H, 23 BB, 57K, 1.416 WHIP
This post was edited on 6/17/24 at 12:03 pm
Posted on 6/17/24 at 11:59 am to WJP23
In the regional against Kentucky he threw 4.2 innings and gave up 6 H, 3 R, with 1 BB and 2 K
Posted on 6/17/24 at 12:11 pm to ApisMellifera
You’re saying i’m full of it :(
Posted on 6/17/24 at 12:16 pm to Tigah14
Brady neal in the portal
Posted on 6/17/24 at 12:21 pm to Biggmatt78
frick!
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